Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned this weekDean Karlan resigned from his role at USAID, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based programs for effective policy-making.
Can science solve the poverty problem?The pandemic reversed decades of progress against global poverty, pushing millions back into extreme poverty while highlighting existing inequalities in recovery efforts.
Opinion | What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About CrimePoliticizing crime reform is a bipartisan challenge; focus should shift to evidence-based strategies for public safety improvements.
Trump's US election win: researchers must stay strong and unitedThe research community should engage with the new administration to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
Scientists are building a giant 'evidence banks' to create policies that actually workFunders are investing millions to create a system for rapid evidence synthesis to aid policymakers in tackling major social issues.
An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun EpidemicGun violence significantly escalated during 2020, highlighting the urgent need for evidence-based policies to tackle this public health crisis.
Australia's dummy spit over kids on social media isn't the answer. We need an internet for children | Aleesha RodriguezBanning social media for children is an ineffective, reactionary approach that underestimates the complexities of their online interactions.