Police-Citizen Trust: A Path out of the Crisis

The murder of George Floyd and other high-profile incidents of police violence are part of a larger crisis of trust between U.S. police forces and the communities they protect. Yale SOM’s Rodrigo Canales, who has been conducting a long-term study on police reform in Mexico City, says that the solution is for police organizations to think of their mission not simply as reducing crime but as building trust with citizens.

A graphic of a woman meditating

El Salvador Adopted Bitcoin as an Official Currency; Salvadorans Mostly Shrugged

David Argente , Diana Van Patten

A Bitcoin ATM in San Salvador in 2021.

What the U.S. Has to Gain from Supporting Ukraine

Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld , Steven Tian

<a href=Supporters of aid for Ukraine outside the U.S. Capitol on February 11. " width="375" height="211" />

Does Having a Choice Provide an Illusion of Control?

Joowon Klusowski

An illustration of a woman choosing between one door and multiple doors

Triumph and Disaster: The Best and Worst CEOs of 2023

Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld , Steven Tian

Marc Benioff speaking

Explore more in Diversity and Inclusion

Firms Aren’t Living Up to Their Diversity Claims

Edward Watts

An illustration of a banner covered in colorful charts being hoisted in front of a corporate building

Teachers See Misbehavior from Black Students as More Blameworthy

Jayanti Owens

Students of various races in a classroom

How a Time Out Can Help Address Bias

Cecelia Calhoun , Gina Calder

An illustration of doctors and nurses discussing care in surgery

Ratings Systems Amplify Racial Bias on Gig-Economy Platforms

Tristan L. Botelho , K. Sudhir , Fei Teng

An illustration of a ride-share driver with thumbs up and <a href=thumbs down ratings emerging from the rear windows of his car." width="375" height="211" />

How Property Tax Foreclosure Accelerates Gentrification and Magnifies the Racial Wealth Gap

Cameron LaPoint

A house under foreclosure in Denver in 2007.

Looking for more insights? Get our top stories by email.