Two years after George Floyd’s murder, what’s changed?

It’s been two years since Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd during a police stop. What has changed—and what still needs to be done? Two law professors weigh in.

Sharon Driscoll-Stanford • futurity
May 26, 2022 ~11 min

Buffalo shooting adds to rise of hate crimes in the US

An expert explains the rising number of hate crimes in the US as well as white nationalist violence after the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.

Sharon Driscoll-Stanford • futurity
May 19, 2022 ~8 min


Newer treatment for domestic abusers shows promise

New research compares two treatment programs for men convicted of domestic violence. The newer model, ACTV, performed better.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
April 27, 2022 ~9 min

To reckon with theft of Indigenous land, change place names

Researchers propose a path for reckoning with Indigenous sovereignty and U.S. public lands through place names in national parks.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
April 14, 2022 ~7 min

27% of women face intimate partner violence before 50

More than one in four women experience intimate partner violence before the age of 50, according to a worldwide analysis.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
April 12, 2022 ~4 min

How to recognize intimate partner violence

Expert Catherine Cerulli offers clear definitions and explanations to help you recognize intimate partner violence in relationships.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
March 24, 2022 ~11 min

Violence against refugee women increased during COVID pandemic

"Migrant and refugee women and girls faced unique socioeconomic challenges and experiences of violence as a result of the pandemic," says Ilana Seff.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
March 11, 2022 ~4 min

How climate change will push people toward violence

A new book argues that climate change, particularly higher temperatures, will push the needle toward aggression and violence.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Feb. 23, 2022 ~8 min


Expert: Worries about democracy remain a year after Jan. 6 insurrection

Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, concerns remain about the state of American democracy, says Michael Traugott.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 5, 2022 ~4 min

Expert: A year later, insurrection still mars US democracy

Nearly a year after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, concerns remain about the state of American democracy, says Michael Traugott.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 5, 2022 ~4 min

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