When I read a Supreme Court opinion like Brown v. Davenport decision, 142 S. Ct. 1510 (2022), I can’t help but think of this line from Billy Madison. I know […]
Year: 2023
Effects of Using AI in Political Campaigns
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic. I’m not researching implications of AI for politics, but have questions I’d like to answered. What are the effects of using AI in political […]
Racial Segregation in American Prisons: How Widespread?
Racial segregation seems to be standard practice in prison. Prisoners are assigned to cells or cell block based on their race. Separating prisoners by race is deemed necessary for safety, […]
Simple Way to Reduce Bias in Teaching Evaluations?
Existing research has highlighted the inherent biases in students’ evaluations of teaching. These biases tend to work against women and minorities, inadvertently reward lax teaching practices, and sometimes conflate unrelated […]
Leveraging Television for Inmate Education: A Simple Solution for Expanding Educational Opportunities in Prisons
Within the confines of correctional facilities, inmates often find themselves with ample free time, and televisions are a common fixture in prison common areas. This “captive audience” presents an opportunity […]
Preventing Brady Rule Violations with Special Masters
In the criminal justice system, the Brady rule serves as a vital safeguard to protect the rights of defendants by requiring prosecutors to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence to the defense […]