India’s biometric database woes, how poor content moderation boosts Kremlin narratives on Ukraine, and the segregation of Hispanic students.
| The long-run impacts of Mexican American school desegregation In 1947, the Mendez v. Westminster decision ended de jure segregation of Mexican American students in California. A new analysis from Francisca Antman and Kalena Cortes explores the significant effects of school desegregation and the implications for contemporary education policy. Read more |
| Lessons from India's attempt to marry biometric and voter ID databases Over the past decade, the Indian government has built a sprawling biometric database—known as Aadhaar—to improve the delivery of social services to over 1 billion citizens. Despite concerns about the platform's data security, the Election Commission of India wants to link their voter registration database with Aadhaar. This move would have profound consequences, Patrick Jones says. Read more |
| How Russia benefits from ill-informed social media policies The Kremlin's narrative around Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been bolstered by the uncertainty and confusion caused by poor reporting and removal policies set by social media platforms. As the information war becomes more complex and dispersed, Dr. Emma L. Briant explains why these companies must take a more nuanced approach to combat misinformation and influence campaigns. Read more |
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