AI IBSA: The Sexual Violence of the Future and Whether the DEFIANCE Act Can Stop It

(Source)   Online image based sexual abuse (IBSA), colloquially known as “revenge porn,” has been an issue since the rise of the internet. IBSA includes the creation or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos without the consent of the subject. One popular method of IBSA distribution is posting these explicit materials online, often on

Why is New York City Rent so High Even With Rent Control Laws in Place?

(Source)   Similar to the rest of the United States economy, the housing market experienced an enormous amount of inflation during the coronavirus pandemic. However, unlike the rest of the economy, the housing market has continued to have high inflation rates following the end of the pandemic. These high housing inflation rates pose serious problems

Mind the Gap: Solutions for the Contemporary Labor Shortage

(Source)   There are 8 million job openings in the U.S., but only 6.8 million people are unemployed. Therefore, if every unemployed person became employed, several million jobs would still be open. These statistics are concerning and indicate that there has been a dramatic decline in workforce participation in America. Labor shortages often lead to

The Need to Expand Education: Fighting Back Against Book Bans & Budget Cuts

(Source)   Although education in the United States is not perceived as a fundamental right protected by the Constitution, as seen in San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez, there is no denying that education is a significant pillar in individuals’ lives and within American society. Education not only allows for personal growth and access

Pay Transparency Laws: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?

(Source)   The Growing Trend of Pay Transparency Pay transparency laws are taking the United States by storm, with nine states trailblazing this new legislative trend forward at a record pace. Within the past five years, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington have enacted pay transparency laws. Furthermore, Illinois,

Promoting Generation Z Jury Service

(Source)   Growing up, I had always believed jury service to be a civic chore that every reasonable person sought to evade. I distinctly remember watching an episode of 30 Rock where Liz Lemon (played by Tina Fey) dresses as Princess Leia from Star Wars in an attempt to be dismissed as a juror. Being

Doomed to Fail? Court-Mandated Attendance and Alcoholics Anonymous

(Source)   Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most popular rehabilitation programs and perhaps the most successful rehabilitation program in the world. Many courts order drug offenders to attend AA meetings for substance abuse treatment. According to AA’s 2022 Membership Survey, the judicial system and correctional facilities introduce over 12 percent of AA members

The Imperative for a Comprehensive National Data Protection Strategy in the United States

(Source)   Introduction: In a brief period, two branches of the U.S. government have unveiled ambitious initiatives aimed at safeguarding Americans’ personal data from hostile exploitation. While their approaches differ, both share a foundational commitment to national security. This alignment is noteworthy, particularly as Congress grapples with stalled comprehensive privacy legislation and the reauthorization of

Century Old Zoning Schemes Limiting Walkable Neighborhoods

(Source)   As urban populations grow and the impacts of climate change intensify, city planners, policymakers, and environmental advocates are increasingly scrutinizing traditional planning approaches and calling for change. Rising traffic congestion, the decline of affordable public spaces for leisure, and the growing demand for sustainable living options are driving calls for change. The concept

AI & HR: Algorithmic Discrimination in the Workplace

(Source)   The Emergence of AI in HR Practices Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly reshaping the way human resources (HR) departments make decisions in the workplace. In particular, AI is currently redefining key HR practices, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, and training and development. On the surface, the use of AI in HR offers

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