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The Ethics Behind Naming a Virus After Its Country of Origin
Labeling the COVID-19 virus the “China Virus” is driving racism and violence targeting those in the AAPI community.
“Suffering is Not a Natural Destiny”: Why Solidarity Reporting on Public Safety for Marginalized Communities Cannot Wait
How solidarity news values can help improve reporting on marginalized communities
On Cyber-Insecurity and the Common Good
Developing Norms, Prioritizing Responses
The cost of cyber-insecurity is already too high.
Brian P. Green on Ethics of Space Exploration
Tech Ethics Program Director Brian Patrick Green discusses the ethical implications of exploring Mars in this compelling podcast.
First, Do Harm: The Ethics of Human Challenge Trials For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Summary: Embracing human challenge trials may not be easy, but we cannot afford to overlook the enormous social benefit that comes with their implementation.
Vaccine Equity and the Critical Role of Community Nonprofits
Nonprofits and their philanthropists support community organizations in their efforts to vaccinate those who may otherwise be overlooked.
Vaccines for the Military Affect National Security and Community Health
Many military personnel and their family members are declining to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and this raises important ethical issues for our national security and the public health of communities.
Cognitive Dissonance and the Ethics of Vaccination Line Skipping
We must put policies and procedures in place to ensure that those who are prioritized to get the vaccination do so quickly while others who are lower on the priority list get theirs in appropriate due time.
How Social Media Has Harmed the Growth of Democratic Culture by Design
By their very design, social media platforms have offered equal opportunity to sellers of “Big Lies,” conspiracy theories, and political disinformation.
The Impact of Mass Incarceration on Health Outcomes
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis and should be given the attention and resources necessary to confront the problem.