Gen X says ‘prize’ and ‘face’ differently in Southern accent

The Southern accent has shifted between white English speakers of Generation X and baby boomers, a study finds.

Katie Cowart-U. Georgia • futurity
Sept. 11, 2023 ~5 min

To support people after incarceration, focus on housing

To support people who have been incarcerated and to reduce recidivism, policymakers and re-entry programs need to prioritize housing.

Kelli Burgos-Georgia State • futurity
Sept. 6, 2023 ~4 min


Speedier mail delivery could boost voter turnout

More efficient US mail delivery can boost voter turnout in all states no matter what their mail voting laws are, a new study shows.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 5, 2023 ~5 min

Books highlights legacy of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin

A new book examines the life and legacy of the March on Washington’s chief architect, Bayard Rustin.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Aug. 14, 2023 ~17 min

Malaria may be returning to the United States

For the first time since 2003, local transmission of malaria has been found in the United States, with six cases in Florida and one in Texas.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
July 31, 2023 ~11 min

In 2021, excess deaths rose in rural America

Despite the presence of vaccines, excess deaths in year two of the COVID pandemic actually increased in rural areas, research finds.

Boston University • futurity
July 19, 2023 ~9 min

ChatGPT gives American answers to global questions

ChatGPT reflects American norms and values—even when queried about other countries and cultures—new research shows.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
July 10, 2023 ~7 min

Is the erosion of democracy raising death rates?

A new study finds potential links between democratic erosion and the rising death rate in the United States.

Christopher Munoz-Syracuse U. • futurity
July 7, 2023 ~5 min


Work requirements for SNAP don’t get people into jobs

Work requirements for SNAP benefits don't boost employment, a study finds. Instead, they have adverse effects on homeless people.

Karen McCally-U. Rochester • futurity
July 3, 2023 ~7 min

Judges still cite cases in which enslaved people are property

"The pervasive influence of the law of slavery on contemporary American law raises hard questions," says Justin Simard of the Citing Slavery Project.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
June 15, 2023 ~7 min

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