Politics
The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border
The return of Donald Trump as United States president has sparked new security measures along the Canada-U.S. border.This post was originally published on this website.
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Society
Increased access to Asian American language assistance needed during emergencies
Effective communication can be a challenge during and in the aftermath of any disaster, but as the recent wildfires pushed the limits of Los Angeles County, the gap caused by language barriers puts some populations […]
Economics
Research uses AI to showcase the role of pivots in startup performance
For startups, a pivot is challenging and risk-driven, and the big question is not “whether to pivot?” but how to identify those pivots that will create a meaningful difference in performance. Consider the origin of […]
Economics
Study finds women less likely to go to work sick
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found practices put in place to reduce employees presenting to work sick were more likely to be observed by women than men.This post was originally published on […]
Society
AI-driven dialogue analysis confirms popular movies have grown more violent over the past 70 years
Movies often reflect the predominant societal and cultural values at the time they were shot. These values can be expressed in various elements of a film, including the interactions between characters, their communication styles and […]
Economics
The Eagles and Chiefs have already made Philadelphia and Kansas City economic winners
If you live in the Philadelphia or Kansas City metro areas, congratulations: The fact that your city made it to the Super Bowl translates to about $200 extra in your pocket.This post was originally published […]
Politics
Elections mean more misinformation. Here’s how it spreads in migrant communities
Migrants in Australia often encounter disinformation targeting their communities. However, disinformation circulated in non-English languages and within private chat groups often falls beyond the reach of Australian public agencies, national media and platform algorithms.This post […]
Politics
Mandatory minimum sentencing is proven to be bad policy. It won’t stop hate crimes
Weeks after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support for mandatory minimum jail terms for antisemitic offenses, the government has legislated such laws. Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke stated the federal parliament would now […]
Economics
New report exposes hidden child labor in Bangladesh’s garment factories, urging action
A new report from the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab and GoodWeave International highlights the risk of modern slavery and child labor in Bangladesh’s garment supply chains.This post was originally published on this website.
Society
Legislative theater: How this interactive artform empowers communities to create social change
What if every citizen could have a say in how the issues that affect their lives and communities were dealt with? Or could input into policy and even law-making? Legislative theater is a form of […]