Discrimination Archives

06.30.2022 a graph of growth in different states

Cannabis Possession Arrests

States that decriminalized or legalized marijuana significantly reduced arrest rates among both Black and White youth.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

06.01.2022 a hand drawing arrows on a chalkboard

Trading Truth for Stigma

Presenting myths and facts as health education strategy could inadvertently increase perceptions of myths it intends to dispel.

Fellow Abby Outterson

04.07.2022 a graph of a function

Health Equity

How Accurate is Your Estimate? Depends on Your Race

Researchers assessed the relationship between patient race, estimated and actual oxygen levels, and clinical outcomes.

Fellow Abby Outterson

03.30.2022 a group of people standing in a line

“You’re obviously in the wrong place": Ableism, Racism, and Work

People with disabilities or chronic illness experience reduced employment opportunities, leading to financial insecurity and chronic stress, and ultimately, poor health outcomes. Such discrimination echoes similarities with racism.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

01.25.2022 People walking in rainbow crosswalk

Young LGB Americans Face Larger Health Disparities

Researchers found widening health gaps between LGB individuals and straight individuals across generations.

Guest Authors Hannah Pierson, Gerald R. Nowak III, Hui Liu

10.01.2021 small pieces divided across red squares

Racial/Ethnic Residential Segregation, Immigration, and Health

Researchers examined how segregation and concentration differentially contribute to health patterns across neighborhoods in Houston, Texas.

Guest Author Kathryn Freeman Anderson

07.21.2021 polyamory heart

Polyamory is More Common Than You Think

While desire for and previous engagement in polyamory are seemingly commonplace among Americans, polyamorous relationships are highly stigmatized.

Guest Author Amy C. Moors

06.29.2021 rainbow flag with gavel

The Cost of Anti-Trans Laws

The majority of US states have anti-transgender policies in place, potentially jeopardizing the already fragile mental health of trans youth.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

06.25.2021 map of age bias

Fearing the Gray Hairs

Researchers explored the associations between implicit age bias, the health of individuals over age 65, and Medicare expenditures.

Fellow Sara Mar

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