Equality Indicators

A project of CUNY's Institute for State and Local Governance measuring progress towards greater equality in NYC.

[What Works Cities @WhatWorksCities]

At @Results4America's #RFAat10 event, @gtbynum, @ChristinLotz, @DavidCrowleyWI and @cecmunoz shared how data makes a difference in local government. 🙌

Read more in @routefifty: https://t.co/M2CdOCuJOl

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

NEW STUDY: Prosecutors are in a unique position to make the legal system more equitable. But how? @BrooklynDA teamed up with ISLG to conduct an analysis of their decision-making process to find what's working, what's not & how to fix it. The findings: https://t.co/MSUUSQSqtQ

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

STUDY: 2% of US adults are under supervision, yet we know little abt what leads to success on probation. Led by ISLG & @Arnold_Ventures, the #ReducingRevocationsChallenge worked w/ 10 sites to find out, uncovering new insights & reaffirming existing ideas: https://t.co/kQLSLQ5CQy

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

JOB: We craft the research, policies, & infrastructure necessary to help govt work more effectively, efficiently & in the interest of all communities. We're looking for several new #research, #policy, & administrative staff at all levels. APPLY HERE→ https://t.co/M0TdCh2om4

[Equality Indicators @equalityISLG]

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[Brooklyn Public Library @BKLYNlibrary]

Protect yourself when voting during #COVID19! Make sure to wear a mask & wipe down any equipment you use with disinfectant wipes. Stand 6 ft. apart from other people & poll workers. Be sure to bring your own hand sanitizer to use before & after casting your ballot. #testandtrace

[NYC Human Rights @NYCCHR]

3.2 million NYC residents were born outside of the U.S.

More than 50% of children in NYC have a foreign-born parent.

60% of New Yorkers live in a household with at least one immigrant.

NYC is a city of immigrants and they all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples https://t.co/Gv7KDM1fqP

[GLSEN Research Institute @GLSENResearch]

In our 2017 National School Climate Survey report, we found that Native & Indigenous LGBTQ students were more likely than students of other racial/ethnic identities to report anti-LGBTQ victimization and discrimination at school.

[MOCJ NYC @CrimJusticeNYC]

Attention all young artists! Help show your fellow New Yorkers how we celebrate diversity and promote unity. Share your creativity with the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes’ HeARTwork Against Hate contest — deadline is Sept. 30! https://t.co/J31fLMlBmW

[Cristina Garmendia @howigetmynews]

Curious about the selection process... Boeing grants $10 million to address racial equity https://t.co/l20WnL6E9r via @PostDispatchbiz

[Libby Schaaf @LibbySchaaf]

I declared the first week of September 2020 as Transgender Pride Week in the City of Oakland. During this week, and every week, we recognize and celebrate Oakland’s resilient Transgender community. #OaklandTransgenderPrideWeek

[FPWA @FPWA]

Are you confused about how and where to vote in the upcoming general election? New York State offers 3️⃣ ways to vote.

[Data Collaborative for Justice @dataforjustice]

Great to see the LA County Board of Supervisors recognizing that, to “even begin to meet” demands for changes to public safety and justice, the county must have comprehensive — and publicly accessible — data: https://t.co/l0EIO6VHrQ

[Brookings Metro @BrookingsMetro]

One hundred years after American women gained the right to vote (on paper), what is the current state of gender equality in America? @amy_liuw weighs in on the 19th amendment and gender equality in a new @policypodcasts. https://t.co/uSIvSosqYn

[Equality Indicators @equalityISLG]

Some tips for those looking to do more with data collected by the Census Bureau https://t.co/jk5c9Lq52m

[Brookings Metro @BrookingsMetro]

A new report argues that without economic recovery in communities facing disproportionate structural harm, there can be no real recovery at all. https://t.co/217bKTzWNX @hannamlove @TunuaThrash @jvey1

[CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance @CUNYISLG]

We're hiring a senior research associate and research associates! Please share! https://t.co/eP8CjbUSZw

[The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center @TheKingCenter]

A nonviolent warrior crossing the bridge where he met physical force with soul force. Farewell, #JohnLewis.

[The Rockefeller Foundation @RockefellerFdn]

We know that #DataSavesLives. We’re calling on partners to expand the use of #Covid19 data to improve testing and decision-making so we can reopen our schools, workplaces & communities safely this fall.

Learn more in our new testing plan. #MeetingThisMoment