Social Justice

Lawyers and nonlawyers alike prefer contracts written in plain English

The Supreme Court’s actions on affirmative action are a setback to justice and equality in the U.S.

Early warning about impending weather disasters is almost impossible across large, low-income regions of the world

Older people show significant cognitive benefits from learning, provided they have the opportunity to do so

The massive search for a missing submersible was a stark contrast to the treatment of a ship packed with people fleeing conflict

There is no evidence for Republican claims that considering the environmental impacts of investment is bad for the poor—part of the party’s growing opposition to environmental, social and governance investments

Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered

Men and women often disagree on how much support women receive from male colleagues. The differences hurt women’s well-being at work

Courts and the public are skeptical of sexual assault survivors who didn’t react violently to assault, placing a double burden on them. “Why didn’t you fight back?” is an impossible standard to demand, research shows

Researchers hope their work on racial health disparities will be a “call to action”

Recent efforts to weaken labor protections for minors are linked to the social Darwinist notion that people are inherently unequal

Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda