In public schools across the country, states are implementing “bell-to-bell” cell phone bans—policies that restrict smartphone use among students throughout the entire school day. As of this fall, 30 states and territories prohibit phones, tablets, and smart watches during school hours. [Read more…]
The Health Effects of Daylight Savings Time
April 13, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Getting out of bed for a particular week in mid-March is often associated with heavy eyelids and foggy brains – the consequences of losing an hour of sleep when we push our clocks forward for daylight saving time. [Read more…]
The Real Evidence on Race and Policing
April 22, 2021 By Leave a Comment
You can’t watch or read the news without encountering a story about police violence toward people of color, complete with graphic video footage. Often these violent encounters spark large protests and sometimes riots in the cities where the violence occurs. This week, especially, the topic of race and law enforcement is at the forefront of our national consciousness because jurors voted to convict Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of killing George Floyd. [Read more…]
Why Are the Incarcerated More Likely to Commit Suicide?
March 3, 2021 By Leave a Comment
There are approximately 655 people incarcerated for every 100,000 Americans – the highest rate by far out of all developed countries. In total, that adds up to more than 2 million Americans currently in U.S. prisons and jails. About one quarter of these imprisoned people have not be convicted or sentenced; they are incarcerated because they cannot afford to pay bail. [Read more…]
