Census results shift political power in Congress, presidential elections

Dudley L. Poston Jr., Texas A&M University

The US Census Bureau has announced which states will gain and lose representation in Congress as a result of the 2020 census. Here's how it makes the calculations.

If China’s middle class continues to thrive and grow, what will it mean for the rest of the world?

Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology

If China's economy recovers from the pandemic, its authoritarian political system could become even more influential around the world.

Airbnb hosts, Uber drivers and waiters who are more politically conservative get slightly higher ratings and tips

Alexander Davidson, Wayne State University

This finding was a surprise, since consumers actually seem to think liberals will provide better service.

FBI reaches out to Hasidic Jews to fight antisemitism – but bureau has fraught history with Judaism

Sarah Imhoff, Indiana University

During the Cold War, the FBI boasted a 'Judeo-Christian' heritage in the US but also demonstrated anti-Jewish prejudice.

Arbor Day should be about growing trees, not just planting them

Karen D. Holl, University of California, Santa Cruz; Pedro Brancalion, Universidade de São Paulo

Planting trees is a popular way to do something for nature, but putting seedlings in the ground is just the first step. And without long-term care, those sprouts may not last.

Trans youth are coming out and living in their gender much earlier than older generations

Jae A. Puckett, Michigan State University

The survey also found that trans people who live in their affirmed gender report experiencing less stigma, anxiety and depression.

FTC warns the AI industry: Don’t discriminate, or else

Ryan Calo, University of Washington

The Federal Trade Commission is rattling its saber at the technology industry over growing public concern about biased AI algorithms. Can the agency back up its threats?

Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap

James Dyke, University of Exeter; Robert Watson, University of East Anglia; Wolfgang Knorr, Lund University

Prominent academics, including a former IPCC chair, round on governments worldwide for using the concept of net zero emissions to 'greenwash' their lack of commitment to solving global warming.

South Africa remains a nation of insiders and outsiders, 27 years after democracy

Steven Friedman, University of Johannesburg

In the country’s insider politics, the majority who try to survive outside the formal economy are talked about, but are never heard.

COVID-19 in India: an unfolding humanitarian crisis

Michael Head, University of Southampton

Stories of reaching herd immunity were certainly premature.

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