My 7yo is doing a math worksheet and it's telling him that the eraser (37 cents) costs more than the pencil (18 cents) and he's OUTRAGED. "If you're poor and you can't afford the eraser, you can't correct your mistakes. BUT IF YOU'RE RICH you can erase ALL your mistakes."

On #WorldHealthDay, let’s thank all health heros: health workers on the frontlines, #publichealth & lab professionals + all behind the scenes working tirelessly to preserve health & save lives every day. #COVID19 #ThanksHealthHeroes!

Google wrote, “this result [was] unacceptable. The connection with this outcome and racism is important to recognize, and we are deeply sorry for any harm this may have caused.” Great follow up by @nicolaskb AlgorithmWatch on CV thermometer/gun mixup. algorithmwatch.org/en/story/googl…

One of our classes has been the victim of some really intense zoombombing, and all I can think about is that this is exactly why ethical speculation around unintended consequences and bad actors is a CRITICAL part of the design process for any new technology. [Thread]

Data is often not collected by Black communities when it is needed the most. We have compiled a list of all of the states that have shared data on COVID-19 infections and deaths by race and those who have not. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

The folks from Code for America released a Safety Net blueprint. It is a brilliant look at what to consider to ensure that people whom need access to services or support structures can get them in equitable ways around dignity + human centred interactions. codeforamerica.org/safetynetbluep…

We need more of this in the world. The ability to illustrate how to respond to changing needs + how those practices help the shift to delivery driven policy. This enables us to have more socially responsible policies that work for people in + out of crisis. Build in resilience.

Black % of Population COVID deaths MS 39% 72% LA 32% 70% DC 33% 59% MI 14% 56% AL 27% 46% IL 12% 45% NC 21% 31% Milwaukee 31% 72% Miami 15% 30% NYC 22% 28% apnews.com/71d952faad4a2a…

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At the grocery. Wearing my mask. Lady behind me, snarky & loud enough to make sure I heard, “don’t guess she realizes that stupid mask won’t do any good.” Me: “Honey, I’m an off duty nurse, I’m wearing it to protect YOU. But, I can take it off if you’d like.” She practically ran.

To those denying that racism causes race gaps in COVID & pointing to a host of other (racially stratified) explanations ("it's really about differences in chronic conditions!"), reminder: if we observe a race disparity in *any outcome/exposure* racism is the underlying cause. 1/2

It’s been incredible to witness the humanity and resilience of local communities as the POTUS and SCOTUS continue to destroy democracy amidst the backdrop of a global health crisis. #covid19 #facemasks #socialdistancing #stayhome #uspoli #covid #amish nytimes.com/2020/04/09/us/…⁩

Last month was the first March without a school shooting in the United States since 2002.

(1/ 3) Did you see this? All of the WI Supreme Court, who moved to hold in-person voting last Tuesday, voted absentee. jsonline.com/story/news/inv…

📢Call for papers! Special issue of ACM TACCESS examining AI Fairness & People with Disabilities I learned SO much about the politics of AI from disability scholars and activists. I strongly encourage others to engage and submit❤️ dl.acm.org/journal/tacces…

In response to coronavirus, home abortion using pills have been made possible in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, England, Wales, and Scotland. Northern Irish women finally have the right to an abortion - but without at-home option, coronavirus makes this a fiction.

Calls to UK Domestic Abuse Helplines have more than doubled since the lockdown. Victims should know that if they are in danger, they can dial 999, then press 55 and remain silent. Police will know that the caller is in danger and cannot speak. Spread this wide.

I work in a central government team that's helping build a strategy for the United Kingdom's renewal after we've recovered from #coronavirus. Who should we be listening to? What questions should we be asking? Where has this approach (not) worked well before? Please share!

“For those earning $1 million annually, a tax break buried in the recent coronavirus relief legislation is so generous that its total cost is more than total new funding for all hospitals in America and...the total provided to all state & local governments”google.com/amp/s/www.forb…

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