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West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.
Improving Official Statistics with Opt-In Disclosure Protection Current disclosure protection methods can limit the accuracy of smaller demographic groups’ data, leading to insufficient funding allotments and political underrepresentation.Using the Capital for Communities Scorecard to Better Allocate Public Dollars for Social Impact Local San Francisco policymakers were able to prioritize social impact in two recent requests for proposals by adding the Capital for Communities Scorecard into their application process.With AI and Automated Systems Rapidly Developing, a Focus on Equity Can Maximize Benefits for All With new federal guidance around the development, assessment, and implementation of AI and automated systems, it’s crucial for researchers, policymakers, and the private sector to collaborate and build evidence to equitably distribute the benefits and harms associated with AI.What It Means to Be a Good Citizen, According to DC-Area Young Adults Young adults’ differing definitions of a good citizen influence how they engage in their communities and the burden they face in trying to do so.Data Sharing Can Better Allow Partner Networks to Meet Equity Goals For places pursuing equitable public space projects, data sharing with partner organizations is critical but requires specific agreements to ensure accurate and timely data.What Infrastructure Supports Do Mutual Aid Groups and Social Movements Need to Succeed? Mutual aid groups and social movements meet critical community needs, often during crises, but face funding challenges.
