Ban the Box laws: When employers can’t ask about criminal history
This collection of research looks at Ban the Box initiatives, including potential impacts in areas such as crime and employee discrimination.
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High school dual enrollment students more likely to earn college degrees
Community college students in Tennessee were 2.5 times more likely to complete an associate degree within two years if they had participated in dual enrollment during high school, a recent study suggests.
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Income tax returns: IRS filing costs keep rising
The cost of filing federal income tax returns has risen steadily since the 1980s, partly because Americans are filing more forms with their returns, a UCLA researcher has found.
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Criminal restitution: Tens of billions in debt remain unpaid
Offenders owed $110 billion in criminal restitution as of the end of fiscal year 2016, but the vast majority of the debt is “uncollectible,” according to a new federal government report.
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Can black Republicans draw voters to the GOP?
This new collection of research looks at black conservatism and the likelihood that black Republicans can draw African-American voters to the GOP.
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Do mayors run for higher office? New research
Few mayors run for higher office. And female mayors are even less likely to view positions such as governor and U.S. senator as appealing.
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Latino, Native American prisoners least likely to get early-release option
Federal courts are less likely to give Latinos and Native Americans the option of getting out of prison early for good behavior, a new study suggests. Offenders who are Asian are the most likely of any racial group to be allowed to earn “good time” credit.
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Teacher misconduct: Research on educators committing crime
This collection of research looks at teacher misconduct, including sexual misconduct. We include a study on nondisclosure agreements, which limit the information schools can share about former employees.
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Covering populist leaders: 10 research-based tips for journalists
A new paper offers journalists research-based guidance on how to cover populist movements and leaders. It also offers insights into the communication strategies of populist leaders.
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Sex discrimination cases more likely to settle under female judges
Alleged victims of workplace sex discrimination are more likely to settle their federal lawsuits and be awarded compensation under a woman judge, a study suggests.
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