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New study finds algorithms help people recognize and fix their human biases

Algorithmic bias can also be used to reduce human bias. Algorithms can reveal hidden structural biases in organizations.
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Deaf campus protestors establish new standards for accessibility in pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Volunteers, including hearing Gallaudet students and community members, organized to create a more accessible space for Deaf protesters at the encampment.
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A photo collage of a bison, an aerial view of a wide field, Narcan's packaging, a person wearing a hard hat looking at an electric grid from a distance, and a poster advocating for violence against women

Good News This Week: May 18, 2024 - Bison, Fundraisers, & Maternal Heath

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A woman's hands wring out clothes in soapy water in a red bucket.

60% of globe hand-washes laundry, and women bear the burden. A new hand-crank washing machine helps them reclaim 15 hours/week

In developing countries, women and girls bear the burden of hand-washing laundry. A new manual, off-grid washer requires only a few hand cranks to run a 30-minute cycle, and saves precious time.
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Two photos: On the left, Billie Eilish smiles while holding up a blue vinyl record. On the right: An orange bus from LA Metro displays an electric sign that reads "What was I made for?"

Billie Eilish covers public transit costs for LA fans, bolstering 'sustainable pop star' cred

Debuting her new album "Hit Me Hard and Soft," Billie Eilish provided fee-free public transit to fans for a listening party in Los Angeles.
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Taliyah Murphy standing on a podium

Sweeping changes for trans women in Colorado prisons could have positive ripple effects

Colorado’s prison system must now provide the same gender-affirming health care covered by state Medicaid, and trans women must have the option to be housed with other women.
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78% of people in England and Wales think crime has gone up. But it's actually plummeted 80% in 30 years

Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, but the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite.
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A baby olive ridley turtle walking on wet sand

With a 53% increase in eggs, these turtles just broke a 4-year record — thanks to conservation efforts in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has seen the highest number of olive ridley turtle eggs this year thanks to extensive conservation action across beaches and a local awareness program.
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A sea of women in pink hats hold up protest signs. The most visible sign reads: "Get your laws off my body."

New poll: Support for legal abortion has increased, despite SCOTUS ruling & state bans

Recent polling shows growing support for abortion rights among Americans, with over 60% now believing abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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A marble relief with several figures engraved on it: on the side is a column with an adorned woman with another companion. Next to them is a man with a crown, with one hand on a pedestal.

Ancient Romans prove gender nonconformity is not a modern concept

Vatican’s opposition to gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles. Here's how one historic group found community.
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The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise

Curriculum isn’t the only thing changing in business education: Business school leadership is also becoming more diverse, according to a new report.
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Three photos. Left: a map on the Roll Mobility app, displaying yellow, green, and red icons in the Denver area. Center: A screenshot of a TikTok video, showing a person using a wheelchair and trying to enter a building with a large step. Right: A screenshot of a review of Roast Coffee in Denver, Colorado on the Roll Mobility app.

This app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)

Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
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