The Federalist Society, a leading conservative legal organization, has played a significant role in shaping the American judiciary for decades. Despite its influence, comprehensive empirical data on the organization remains scarce. We address this gap by systematically documenting 20,205 public events hosted by the Society from 1984 to 2024, with substantive coverage from 2007 onward….

Fair-chance hiring policies aim to expand employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records by reducing legal and systemic barriers to work. These policies include Ban-the-Box, occupational licensing reforms, record-sealing, certificates of rehabilitation, and liability protections. Despite growing adoption, their impact remains difficult to quantify due to limited data. These policies vary between states, creating an…

Have you been denied medication at a pharmacy? Our research team has created an anonymous survey to help us understand the problem of pharmacy refusals better! Frequently Asked Questions Why this study?In many states, it is legal for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a prescription due to personal or religious beliefs. We’d like to…

QSIDE stands proud in its goal to create a more just and equitable world, and remains committed to supporting others seeking to do the same. Consider a Donation if You’re Able There is much need in the world – always, but particularly right now. We realize that we are all being asked to support many…

The broad goal of the CoP will be to bring individuals working in the disruption, diversion, and decarceration spaces who are interested in pooling our collective knowledge, practices, and resources to use data more effectively and efficiently in our collective work. We are so excited to grow this network and leverage our collective expertise to promote justice and decarcerate…

QSIDE Institute has published an open letter in response to the rise of anti-DEI legislation across the United States. We stand proudly in our work in the DEI space, on the shoulders of those who came before us, in solidarity with those committed to the moral imperative that it represents. Together, we can build a…

As part of our DATA2LIFT initiative, QSIDE Institute and InsightWorks are beginning to develop a data tool to synthesize research and model ROI for programs focused on decarceration. This interactive tool will be designed to help model return on investment for organizations and programs focused on disrupting cycles of intergenerational incarceration, particularly in Black and brown communities….

The Data Science, Police Accountability, and Community Engagement (DSPACE) Group aims to partner with communities to work towards data-informed police accountability. Within QSIDE, the DSPACE Group serves as the research-intensive branch in the realm of police accountability. The group is composed of mathematicians, statisticians, and data scientists who partner with activists and communities to answer…

QSIDE researchers have created a set of data maps around geographic concentrations of Opportunity Youth in the United States. This research is the next stage in QSIDE’s Data for Accountability, Transparency, and Advancement to Lower Incarceration for Transformation (DATA2LIFT) initiative, funded by the Walmart Foundation. The data maps will form the basis of an interactive tool…