A little-known algorithmic process called “differential privacy” helps keep census data anonymous. Conservatives want it gone ...

How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.

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After the summer of 2020, many organizations and institutions in the US began to reckon with systemic racism. For some, the protests against violent and biased policing brought new awareness to the ...

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Demographic data associated with Brandeis community members are collected and stored across numerous systems. This protocol ensures that standards are in place for the secure, accurate and consistent ...