Closing Achievement Gaps
How the civil rights and education reform movements are similar.
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An Appraising Stare Down the Gift Horse’s Gullet
Self-governing societies can’t operate on noblesse oblige, and societies that do aren’t truly self-governing.
Long Suffering Falls Short
Guilt might move people not to relieve suffering, but to exacerbate it by rationalizing that the victims somehow deserve their plight.
In Their Own Words
A social media campaign aims to increase awareness of areas that reduce health risks for domestic workers and employers alike.
Beyond the Poverty Line
A new approach to measuring poverty is needed, one that accounts for multiple factors such as housing, and regional economic differences.
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The Bias of ‘Professionalism’ Standards
Professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not leave behind people of color. This is the fourth of 10 articles in a special series about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Curb-Cut Effect
Laws and programs designed to benefit vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or people of color, often end up benefiting all of society.
What the Heck Does ‘Equity’ Mean?
A clear definition of equity would seem paramount to galvanizing philanthropy into action around this increasingly used term—but the field is only beginning to explore what it really means.
The Racism of the ‘Hard-to-Find’ Qualified Black Candidate Trope
Stereotypes and racial bias in hiring and promotion are damaging at personal, career, and organizational levels.
Web3 and the Trap of ‘For Good’
Because decentralization doesn’t necessarily mean redistributing power, Web3 must make values integral to the architecture.