Don’t Believe the FBI’s Most Recent Hate Crime Statistics
Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.
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For Most, There’s Never a Right Time to Protest
Every important movement faces significant push-back; that doesn't mean it won't succeed.
Cycles of Fear and Bias in the Criminal Justice System
Exploring the psychological roots of racial disparity in U.S. prisons.
Making Police Departments More Diverse Isn’t Enough
Local police departments should reflect the communities they serve, but fixing that alone won’t curb unnecessary violence.
Ferguson Is a Serious Outlier
One black city council member is not nearly enough. In a study of city councils, only one place in America had a greater representational disparity than Ferguson, Missouri.
When Stereotypes Cancel Each Other Out
In many situations, black men find themselves at a disadvantage. Gay men, too. But black gay men?
America’s Unseen Export: Children, Most of Them Black
The theories and policies that govern American adoptions are out of date. At least until they’re changed—to keep state and private agencies from applying the law in such a way as to prioritize heterosexual couples—you can expect the outgoing adoption industry to continue growing, raising important questions about race and rights.
The Problem With a Culture of Excellence
Asian Americans have become a model of academic achievement. This is bad news for basically everyone.
If You Want to Sell Something Online, Consider Asking Your White Friend for Help
New research from a pair of economists finds that buyers discriminate against sellers perceived as black.