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    Meet Supernova: The new social media platform taking on 'Doomscrolling'
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 17

    Meet Supernova: The new social media platform taking on 'Doomscrolling'

    A social network without the toxicity and where ‘likes’ earn cash for charities. Wishful thinking? Think again.
    How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 9

    How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change

    The growing use of these terms, according to new research, shows how Black Lives Matter has shifted the conversation around racism.
    Most unemployed young men have criminal records; findings suggest new approach needed
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 19

    Most unemployed young men have criminal records; findings suggest new approach needed

    More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a new study finds.
    Forward-thinking gym lifts weights, shifts attitudes through anti-racism programs
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 27

    Forward-thinking gym lifts weights, shifts attitudes through anti-racism programs

    Anti-racism program at Boston’s Inner-City Weightlifting was effective in helping to positively shift views of race and class.
    People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 27, 2021

    People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds

    There are differences in how Americans want paid leave managed compared to the rest of the world, but similar desires to have it available
    Actively addressing inequalities promotes social change and mutual understanding
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 26, 2021

    Actively addressing inequalities promotes social change and mutual understanding

    What does it take for people to commit to take action to promote social equality? How might this differ for the advantaged and disadvantaged

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