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The TraceD&S affiliate Desmond Patton breaks down how social media can lead to gun violence in this piece in The Trace. Social media doesn’t allow for the opportunity to physically de-escalate an argument. Instead, it offers myriad... Read on The TraceMay 2017 -
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PointsIn “Are There Limits to Online Free Speech?” D&S fellow Alice Marwick argues against simplistic binaries pitting free speech against censorship, looking at how the tech industry’s historic commitment to freedom of speech fa... Read on PointsJanuary 2017 -
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PointsD&S founder danah boyd writes her response to the recent “Online Harassment, Digital Abuse, and Cyberstalking in America” report. "27% of all American internet users self-censor what they post online out of fear of onlin... Read on PointsNovember 2016 -
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MediumIn “Class or Race: The Factor that Matters More for Equity,” D&S research analyst Mikaela Pitcan tackles the question of whether racial or class diversity should be considered the most important indicator of equity. Pitcan ... Read on MediumAugust 2016 -
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MediumD&S research analyst Mikaela Pitcan wrote a brief overview discussing student data privacy. Student data privacy conversations center on concerns regarding the safeguarding of data collected in educational settings. These ... Read on MediumJuly 2016 -
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PointsIn this Points piece “Real Life Harms of Student Data,” D&S researcher Mikaela Pitcan argues that assessing real harms connected with student data forces us to acknowledge the mundane, human causes. And she asks: "What do ... Read on PointsJune 2016 -
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CultureDigitally.orgD&S Advisor Tarleton Gillespie responds to Gizmodo's recent piece alleging bias in Facebook's Trending Topics list. He argues that information algorithms like the ones used to identify “trends” on Facebook do not work alone... Read on CultureDigitally.orgMay 2016 -
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Responsible DataD&S Fellow Mark Latonero considers the digital infrastructure for movement of refugees -- the social media platforms, mobile apps, online maps, instant messaging, translation websites, wire money transfers, cell phone charg... Read on Responsible DataFebruary 2016 -
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PointsA Digital Passage "Phones, social media, mobile apps, online maps, instant messaging, translation websites, wire money transfers, cell phone charging stations, and Wi-Fi hotspots have created a new infrastructure for movemen... Read on PointsFebruary 2016 -
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MediumIt is well known that gang violence is a serious public health problem, particularly in Chicago, Illinois, where it has claimed over 400 murders and 2,674 shooting victims so far this year. What is less well known is that gang... Read on MediumDecember 2015