Visualizing Women’s Economic Rights Around the World

In Myanmar, Lessons for Life After Roe v. Wade May 19, 2022
In Myanmar, where abortion is illegal unless the mother’s life is at risk, some grassroots networks have made it their mission to provide access to reproductive care. In a post-Roe v. Wade world, such networks are poised to become more popular in the U.S., whether government officials like them or not.
James Stout
Has the BLM Movement Influenced Police Use of Lethal Force? May 18, 2022
For decades, researchers have studied the influence of social movements on broader society. Yet nearly nine years after the start of Black Lives Matter, few studies have sought to quantify the movement’s impact on police use of lethal force. Researchers point to a central challenge: incomplete data.
Rod McCullom
Online Data Could Pose Risks in a Post-Roe v. Wade World May 17, 2022
If the Supreme Court overturns the landmark decision, women in states where abortion becomes illegal could find themselves subject to increased digital surveillance. For someone suspected of seeking an abortion, social media posts, location data, and online searches could be gathered as evidence.
Nora McDonald