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As prediction markets increase access to sports betting, policymakers and federal regulators should consider robust consumer protections and tax policies for both prediction markets and sportsbooks.
What is an American Latino Museum? With the American Latino History and Culture grant program intending to support the capacity of American Latino museums nationwide, the first step for disbursing funds will be to define which institutions are included.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.