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While some cities clear homeless encampments, others are granting a ‘right to shelter’

At the end of June, the US Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city’s ban on outdoor camping. The court’s decision means that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested, ticketed and fined for sleeping outside, even […]

Q&A: Rwanda is creating shiny, modern cities after the genocide—but this won’t help communities heal from the past

Over the past 17 years, Rwanda has cleared informal settlements to make way for modern urban construction. Kigali’s ambitious city master plan is expected to be fully realized by 2050. But what about the people […]

Should misogyny be treated as a form of extremism?

The UK government has recently announced a review into their counter-terrorism strategy, focusing on responses to “extremist ideologies.” This announcement named misogyny as one of its extremist ideological trends of interest.This article is brought to […]

A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles

The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been busier than ever in recent years: it has been asked to render judgments and issue advisory opinions on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar, among […]

In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused too

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet, and almost all see their pet as a family member.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Global population growth is now slowing rapidly: Will a falling population be better for the environment?

Right now, human population growth is doing something long thought impossible—it’s wavering. It’s now possible global population could peak much earlier than expected, topping 10 billion in the 2060s. Then, it would begin to fall.This […]

Book: Healing America’s divisiveness requires changing how we think

The tumultuous 2024 U.S. presidential election season is fraught with partisan battles over contentious issues such as abortion, immigration, racial violence and climate change.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Q&A: Expert explains how recent Supreme Court decisions and a shift in judicial tactics are reshaping US politics

In the wake of recent Supreme Court terms with controversial decisions on presidential immunity, abortion and other hot-button issues, public trust in the court sits at historic lows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart: Canada’s AI laws need urgent attention, say researchers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool. In the hands of public police and other criminal justice agencies, AI can lead to injustice. For example, Detroit resident Robert Williams was arrested in front of his […]

The truth about Tasers: What UK statistics and research tell us

Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently urged the police to take “all necessary action” in response to unrest across cities and towns in England and Northern Ireland.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.