‘Consent’ Searches Don’t Stop Drug Trafficking. They Threaten Privacy Rights
U.S. police embraced frequent “consent” searches of motorists during the “tough on crime” era. These searches, meant to sidestep privacy rights, are both racially misapplied and ineffective
Against Medical Advice: Another Deadly Consequence of Our Opioid Epidemic
People struggling with addiction cite untreated withdrawal, pain, discrimination and stringent policies as reasons for leaving hospitals against medical advice. We need to take their complaints seriously
Mandating ‘Conversion Therapy’ Is Mandating Abuse
Despite some lawmakers’ claims, “cure-based recovery” for gay and transgender people comprises one of psychiatry’s longest and darkest chapters. We shouldn’t inflict it on today’s kids
Cybercrime Security Gap Leaves People Who Aren’t Proficient in English Poorly Protected
Our research finds that language is often a barrier for people dealing with cybercrime issues and that it’s important to close this security gap
An Alliance Calling For More Open AI Should Heed Their Own Call
The word “open” is often thrown around in describing AI transparency, but the companies and groups calling for it must themselves be open about their practices
The Language of Astronomy Is Needlessly Violent and Inaccurate
Astronomy is beautiful and elegant. The language we use to describe its processes is anything but
Black Children Who Speak African American English Are Routinely Misdiagnosed with Speech Disorders
Segregation has given rise to a distinct African American English. Speech professionals must recognize it to avoid misdiagnosing Black children and wasting valuable educational resources
People with Sickle Cell Deserve More Respect from Health Care Providers
New CRISPR-based treatments for sickle cell disease bring hope, but medical providers still marginalize people with this condition far too often
The Same Extremists Target Both Muslims and Jews
Far-right extremists shifted their online hate from Muslims to Jews in 2017, and offline hate followed the same trends
Transgender People’s Neurological Needs Are Being Overlooked
Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond
Children Face Unequal Treatment in the Classroom—With Devastating Consequences
Students often receive feedback that conveys expectations linked to their socioeconomic background
Humans Absorb Bias from AI—And Keep It after They Stop Using the Algorithm
People may learn from and replicate the skewed perspective of an artificial intelligence algorithm, and they carry this bias beyond their interactions with the AI