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Intimate racism can take many forms, ranging from hostile insults and racial slurs to more subtle, pervasive everyday microaggressions. (Shutterstock)

How to deal with racism in an intimate relationship

Intimate racism can take many forms, ranging from hostile insults and racial slurs to more subtle, pervasive everyday microaggressions.
Americans say the government and social media companies need to do something about misinformation and disinformation. Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images

Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse

The Trump administration canceled hundreds of grants it said amounted to federal censorship, implying that those conducting misinformation research are enemies of the First Amendment. This isn’t true.
The Gunnersbury Estate, which was purchased by merchant and financier Nathan Mayer Rothschild in 1835, is seen in London in 2022. (Shutterstock)

What family firms like Rothschild can teach Canadian businesses about resilience

Family businesses like Rothschild can offer them significant advantages in international business. But families can also contribute unique biases that can compromise a business.
More than 440 anti-DEI bills have been introduced in 42 states since the 2023 Supreme Court decision that ended race-conscious college admissions. J Studios/Getty Images

Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase undermines its true purpose

When used as an abbreviation, DEI’s role in tackling racism and bias becomes susceptible to political manipulation and dismantling.
Protesters fill the Iowa state Capitol to denounce a bill that will strip the state civil rights code of protections based on gender identity. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

The psychology behind anti‑trans legislation: How cognitive biases shape thoughts and policy

Two social psychologists explain the ways unconscious biases influence how people think and can fuel discrimination against transgender people and other minority groups.
This week, Google announced it’s halting its DEI hiring initiatives. But DEI training is fleeting and hiring practices need to address systems, not individuals. (Tom Barrett/Unsplash)

DEI needs to fix systems, not people

Experts argue that bias is systemic, and solutions should focus on changing policies and structures, not just individual behaviour.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, left, is part of a ‘revolution of common sense’ led by President Donald Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

How populist leaders like Trump use ‘common sense’ as an ideological weapon to undermine facts

When common sense is promoted as a virtue, it’s not just to celebrate how regular people understand the world. It promotes a worldview that rejects empirical facts and paves the way for propaganda.
The rapid pace of AI development presents a challenge for the communications field. (Shutterstock)

AI without limits threatens public trust — here are some guidelines for preserving communications integrity

Clear guidelines for communicators’ use of generative AI, will help avoid an explosion of misleading information, the erosion of public trust and the misuse of personal data on an unprecedented scale.
Given the rapid integration of AI into human resource management across many organizations, it’s important to raise awareness about the complex ethical challenges it presents. (Shutterstock)

When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process

Understand the risks of using AI recruitment tools and discover practical, actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential while promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2024, in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics

A study shows that Americans believe news organizations report the news inaccurately not because they are politically biased, but because they want to generate larger audiences and larger profits.

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