Justice Matters

Examining Social Justice, Diversity, Discrimination, and Other Issues

Diversity vs. Free Expression: Using Scientific Reasoning

In today’s polarized society, conversations on so many topics often end up being debates, arguments, or become politicized. How might we create a more tolerant climate?

Will Dropping "Bias" Help to Encourage Inclusion?

Is shaming and blaming people for their biases counterproductive?

Are Nuanced Conversations Under Threat From Cancel Culture?

Cancel culture has become more common. So how can we create safe conversations on polarizing subjects?

Americans, Inflamed: Why Conversations on Race Feel Unsafe

How to foster meaningful conversations on polarizing topics.

Creating a Global Learning Community Online

We are experiencing a pandemic, a virus that does not discriminate and infects all equally. Now more than ever we need to create a global community of learners.

The Perils of Apathy

This week we remember the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. It is personal for me since my mother and father were survivors. What have we learned?

Are Diversity Activists Focused on the Wrong Solution?

Biases, biology, and why one-day anti-bias training often fails to work.

Can We Teach Diversity Without an Agenda?

People often assume that when you say the word "diversity," you have some agenda.

What is Justice?

Is our sense of justice inborn?

If Banning Bias Doesn't Work, What Will?

Commanding people to get rid of their biases, memories, and histories is akin to asking them to shed their very identities.

Reducing Polarization: What Works?

Diversity programs outlawing bias are doomed to fail. So what works?

Are There Effective Ways to Reduce Bias and Prejudice?

The scholarly literature on bias and prejudice is among the most remarkable in the social sciences. What practical knowledge has it produced?

Evaluating Psychology Research

In recent months, some famous psychology studies have come under scrutiny. How should we evaluate psychological research?

Are There Any Solutions to Group Polarization?

Is forgiveness and a sense of reconciliation possible with those who we feel have harmed us, our families, and our communities?

Outlawing Bias is Doomed to Fail

Training programs aimed at outlawing bias and prejudice are doomed to fail. Studies have shown that this behavior is not just social. It’s hard-wired into our brains.

Why Do Diversity Programs Fail?

Why do diversity and sexual harassment programs fail? When people are made to feel ashamed or are blamed and forced to change, they will lose their desire to change.