Howard Henderson

Cellphone bans can help kids learn — but Black students suspended at higher rates Analysis of Florida school district after 2023 classroom cellphone restrictions shows reading and math test score gains

Cellphone bans can help kids learn — but Black students are suspended more as schools make the shift hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

The Constitutionalization Of Mass Incarceration – OpEd Today, millions of Texans are voting on Proposition 3, which would allow judges to deny bail to individuals accused of certain violent felonies. Supporters believe it will enhance public safety. Criti...

Texas Proposition 3, along with broader cultural trends, informs voting decisions on justice and incarceration —check out our latest analysis...https://www.eurasiareview.com/04112025-the-constitutionalization-of-mass-incarceration-oped/ #ElectionDay #CriminalJustice #JusticeReform

Dobbs Will Increase America’s Mass Incarceration Illegal abortions could exacerbate America's already-existing mass incarceration problem.

Dobbs Will Increase America’s Mass Incarceration | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/nz/blog/inju...

Researchers Find Negative Images Contribute To Unarmed Black People Being Shot By Police A new brain-imaging study from researchers at Columbia University explains why police disproportionately shoot unarmed Black people.

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Active Clubs are white supremacy’s new, dangerous frontier A growing international network of fitness-focused clubs for men is the newest iteration of the white supremacy movement.

"Small local organizations called Active Clubs have spread widely across the U.S. and internationally, using fitness as a cover for a much more alarming mission." theconversation.com/active-clubs...

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Data experts race to save government stats thehill.com/policy/techn...

Baltimore is the latest example showing that community-based solutions to crime actually work — not more aggressive policing and harsher punishment.

Gun suicides in US reached record high in 2023 • Stateline More people in the United States died by gun suicide in 2023 than any year on record.

Gun suicides reached record high in 2023; homicides down. stateline.org/2025/06/27/g...

A mother’s story of gun violence and grief, community mourns loss of Alex Heyliger A mother's story of grief and advocacy in the wake of her son's tragic death due to gun violence. A call for change and support for victims' families.

A mother’s story of gun violence and grief, community mourns loss of Alex Heyliger defendernetwork.com/black-women/...

Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate Young people graduating from college this spring and summer are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade.

Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate😩https://apnews.com/article/college-graduates-job-market-unemployment-c5e881d0a5c069de08085a47fa58f90f?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share&nbsp;<br>

Millions of Résumés Never Make It Past the Bots. One Man Is Trying to Find Out Why. After more than 100 unsuccessful job applications, Derek Mobley sued software firm Workday for discrimination, claiming its algorithms screened him out.

Millions of Résumés Never Make It Past the Bots. One Man Is Trying to Find Out Why.

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From Watts to D.C.: How 500 Black Neighborhoods Vanished in 45 Years America’s gentrified neighborhoods have lost 500,000 Black people, while gaining residents of every other race, a study finds.

America’s gentrified neighborhoods have lost 500,000 Black people, while gaining residents of every other race, a study finds.
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She called 911 to report domestic abuse. Then Houston police called ICE on her. The woman’s case is a worst-case scenario, according to advocates worried about the worsening state of domestic violence in the Houston region.

She called 911 to report domestic abuse. Then Houston police called ICE on her.

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What We Get Wrong About Violent Crime A Chicago criminologist challenges our assumptions about why most shootings happen—and what really makes a city safe.

In our attempts to curb crime in America, have we misunderstood the problem? Malcolm Gladwell explores the motivations behind violent acts.

What it looks like when the people are tired, frustrated, broke, and the summer time is upon us. #ICEProtests

City of Houston sues two affordable apartment complexes over nuisance claims City Council Member Julian Ramirez wants to give nearly $400,000 to the city legal department to target more nuisance cases.

City of Houston sues affordable apartment complexes for not stemming crime www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Preventing Firearm Injury Through Purpose and Policy 2025 | Baker Institute As firearm injuries continue to claim lives, especially among our children and teenagers, it's crucial to convene experts, legislators, and advocacy groups to explore effective strategies for reducing...

Join me on the Violence Prevention Panel at @RiceUniversity’s @BakerInstitute, June 6! 🧡 Wear orange for #GunViolenceAwarenessDay. 📍 Baker Hall/virtual 🕣 8:30 AM CDT 🎟️ Free: www.bakerinstitute.org/event/preven...
Let’s build safer communities!
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