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Discrimination: An equal-opportunity experience?

The presidential election of 2016 left Americans feeling deeply divided. Ironically, the divisions may spring from a common belief, expressed by members of almost every group, that they aren’t getting a fair chance to realize the American Dream.

Equity, Data ResourceLouise CarterMay 6, 2019African American, Asian American, discrimin, fairness, hate crime, bias, injustice, Latino, lgbtq, loss aversion, Native American, sexual violence, weapons of math destruction, white male privilege, women

Tracing The Roots of Difference: A Blog Series

In addressing questions about equity, analysts often present results that differ significantly by race or gender or sexual orientation.

EquityLouise CarterMay 2, 2019discrimination, disparities, inequality, justice, policy, racism, slavery, trauma, equity

Zero Youth Detention: New resources Map The Path, Track Progress

Two new resources support the goal of attaining Zero Youth Detention in King County: (1) a comprehensive Road Map to Zero Youth Detention and (2) a dashboard for tracking progress.

Data Resource, EquityLouise CarterFebruary 14, 2019Data resources, safety, equity, policy, juvenile detention, King County, disparities, criminal justice, systemic racism, race differences, juvenile legal system, diversion, restorative justice, screen-and-release, zero youth detention dashboard, justice

King County Schools Reduce Expulsions And Suspensions But Disparities Persist

This week a commission led by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recommended rescinding Obama-era guidance to prevent discrimination in school discipline for minor, nonviolent offenses.

Education, EquityLouise CarterDecember 21, 2018DeVos, King County, OSPI, school discipline, Equity, education, inequality, justice, expulsion, suspension

LGBTQ Youth Talk About Healthcare Experiences

In a first-of-its-kind effort, King County hospitals reached out to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth and young adults to learn about their experiences with healthcare. More than 1 in 10 King County youth identifies as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.

Health, EquityLouise CarterOctober 22, 2018bisexual, gay, King County hospitals for a healthier community, lesbian, LGBTQ youth, queer, safety, school-based health centers, transgender, Equity, health, healthcare, King County Hospitals for a Healthier Community, LGB youth, LGBTQ community spotlight Comment

Babies Must Survive Before They Can Thrive

Media reports of the harrowing pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences of Beyoncé and Serena Williams focused public attention on longstanding disparities in maternal and infant health.

Equity, HealthLouise CarterSeptember 28, 2018beyonce, differences due to racism, infant mortality, maternal mortality, racial disparities, Serena Williams, Washington, Equity, health, Beyonce, racism, infant death, King CountyComment

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