The Double-Edged Sword of Technology for LGBTQ+ Teens
More time online during the pandemic can expose them to abuse—but virtual spaces can also offer a crucial lifeline
Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
More time online during the pandemic can expose them to abuse—but virtual spaces can also offer a crucial lifeline
Some scientists and politicians have invoked baseless ideas about unknown genes, ignoring systemic inequality and oppression
The weaponization of medical language emboldened white supremacy with the authority of the white coat. How will we stop it from happening again?
Ignoring science’s legacy of racism or a wider culture shaped by white supremacy doesn’t make scientists “objective“
The disease’s unequal impacts on different segments of the population are illuminating long-standing structural injustices
It’s essential if we’re going to protect our planet
The pandemic is amplifying nearly every disadvantage that women in STEM already face. But institutions and the scientific community can help
To build trust with traditionally underserved groups, health officials need to craft their messaging in a much more culturally sensitive way
We don’t know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care
Properly reported information is crucial for black communities to recover from this crisis and transcend a history of exclusion