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

An Important Consideration Regarding AI and Education

(Source)   Artificial intelligence is a growing field of technology that has the potential to fundamentally transform the American education industry. The field has already produced many beneficial innovations and has contemplated new ideas which look promising for the near future. For teachers, advances in this area can be helpful because this technology can: automate

Justice Denied: The Fight to Reform Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ Law for Medical Malpractice Victims

(Source)   On Aug. 21, 2024, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, a Florida colon and rectal surgeon, accidentally removed William “Bill” Bryan’s liver rather than his spleen during a hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy procedure at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Destin, Florida. Unfortunately, Bryan passed away that same evening due to medical complications, and Bryan’s parents

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