All articles tagged with #fairness
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Paul Krugman | Substack
The article discusses the concept of affordability in politics, emphasizing that it goes beyond just real income and includes perceptions of economic inclusion, security, and fairness, which are crucial for understanding voters' concerns about the cost of living.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
A study explains the 'illusion of unfairness,' showing that people often feel life is rigged against them due to emotional reactions to randomness and perceived lack of control, even when outcomes are purely chance. Recognizing this can help manage feelings of injustice and regain perspective.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
The Cubs-Brewers NLDS Game 4 is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. to ensure fairness and accommodate other games and events, such as the Eagles-Giants football game and Dodgers' night games, leading to a later start than usual.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, citing compliance with an executive order from Donald Trump aimed at ensuring fairness and safety in female competitions, a move that has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and follows similar policies by other sports organizations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by OutKick
New IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasizes the importance of protecting women's sports categories at the 2028 Olympics, advocating for scientific and fair inclusion policies that exclude biological males from women's competitions, inspired by policies like those of World Athletics.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
The new IOC president Kirsty Coventry emphasized the importance of protecting the female sports category amid the rise of transgender athletes, advocating for a scientific approach and international federation involvement to ensure fairness, while indicating that past competition results will not be retroactively changed.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Simone Biles apologized to Riley Gaines and emphasized the importance of 'competitive equity and inclusivity' in women's sports, amid ongoing debates over transgender athlete participation, advocating for fair competition and respectful discourse.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by KCBY
A high school track protest in Oregon has sparked a national debate over transgender athletes in women's sports, with athletes protesting the inclusion of a transgender girl on the podium, citing fairness concerns and the integrity of women's sports.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by EdSource
AB Hernandez, a transgender high school athlete, won medals at California's state track championships amid controversy and rule changes that aimed to balance inclusion and fairness, sparking national debate and protests over transgender participation in girls' sports.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The National Desk
The National Desk is conducting a poll to gauge public opinion on whether President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is fair to American taxpayers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Ranked choice voting (RCV) is a contentious election method expanding across the nation, with three states using it statewide and 13 states having localities that either use or are slated to begin using RCV in municipal elections. RCV comes in multiple forms, with the most popular being instant-runoff voting. While some critics raise concerns about ballot exhaustion and potential partisan impact, proponents argue that RCV may benefit more moderate candidates and enhance electoral appeal. The method is gaining traction in various states, with Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and Oregon considering adopting similar systems, and Utah funding a pilot program to test RCV locally.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by True North
Linda Blade, a sport performance professional, praises Premier Danielle Smith for her measured approach to Alberta's new gender identity guidelines, particularly in addressing the impact of biological males who identify as women on women's sports. Blade supports Smith's stance on creating an open category for both biological males and females while retaining a women's only division for biological women, citing evidence of the competitive advantage transgender female athletes have over women and girls. Blade criticizes Canadian sports policy bureaucrats for straying from fairness and science, and commends Smith for being the adult in the room amidst the controversy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by EurekAlert
A study conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington has found that online dating platforms have a popularity bias in their recommendation algorithms, favoring more popular and attractive users over less popular ones. The study analyzed data from over 240,000 users of a major online dating platform in Asia and found that a user's chance of being recommended increased as their average attractiveness score went up. The researchers suggest that platforms should be more transparent about their algorithms and that further research is needed to balance user satisfaction, revenue goals, and ethical algorithm design.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSLS 10
Members of the Roanoke College Women's Swim Team held a press conference to express their concerns about a transgender woman joining their team. The athletes criticized the school for ignoring their concerns and prioritizing the inclusion of the transgender athlete over the fairness of competition. They argued that competing against a biological man sends a message that women's sports are not valued. The transgender student later withdrew her request to compete on the women's team, and the college's Board of Trustees voted to adopt the NCAA's policies on transgender athletes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A female powerlifter expressed her frustration and called it "completely unfair" after a transgender athlete set a new Canadian women's national record at the Canadian Powerlifting Union's championship, lifting over 200 kilograms more than the second-place winner. The powerlifter has been advocating for a ban on trans women in powerlifting, stating that many female lifters disagree with the inclusion. She argued that it should be based on biology rather than gender identity, and expressed disappointment that athletes have been chasing the national record for years, only to have it broken by a trans woman.