Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Mentioning racial disparities doesn’t ruin good science messaging. Really!

This krass and pure racism is published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science AAAS, if you can believe it.

"Effective [race based?] policies can make the world a better, more equitable place. But ironically, some research has suggested that highlighting success in decreasing disparities can backfire, increasing polarization and driving down support for policies that help people in the most need.  ...

Their study took a closer look at the temporary expansion of the Child Tax Credit in 2021 that lowered a family’s tax burden based on the number of children. The expansion cut childhood poverty in the U.S. by about half and was especially impactful for Black and Hispanic children. After it expired, poverty rates jumped back up, leaving experts and advocates wondering what kinds of messaging might drum up support for a more permanent version. ..."

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