George Floyd’s Autopsy and the Structural Gaslighting of America
The weaponization of medical language emboldened white supremacy with the authority of the white coat. How will we stop it from happening again?
Voices
Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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
Racism, Not Genetics, Explains Why Black Americans Are Dying of COVID-19
Some scientists and politicians have invoked baseless ideas about unknown genes, ignoring systemic inequality and oppression
Silence Is Never Neutral; Neither Is Science
Ignoring science’s legacy of racism or a wider culture shaped by white supremacy doesn’t make scientists “objective“
COVID-19 Is like an X-ray of Society
The disease’s unequal impacts on different segments of the population are illuminating long-standing structural injustices
The Geosciences Community Needs to Be More Diverse and Inclusive
It’s essential if we’re going to protect our planet
Scientist Mothers Face Extra Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The pandemic is amplifying nearly every disadvantage that women in STEM already face. But institutions and the scientific community can help
The COVID-19 Response Is Failing Communities of Color
To build trust with traditionally underserved groups, health officials need to craft their messaging in a much more culturally sensitive way
Our Response to COVID-19 Is Male-Centric
We don’t know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care
To Protect Black Americans from the Worst Impacts of COVID-19, Release Comprehensive Racial Data
Properly reported information is crucial for black communities to recover from this crisis and transcend a history of exclusion
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