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…

We’ve heard from many in the higher education space searching for advice, feedback, and a place to brainstorm how to incorporate social justice into their current lesson materials. We at QSIDE have joined together to create a virtual environment where instructors can meet with our co-founders Jude Higdon and Chad Topaz to discuss their plans…

Community-based organizations (CBOs) in the United States, whose work and services focus on disrupting intergenerational cycles of poverty and incarceration, will be able to locate areas with large populations of Opportunity Youth through a free, interactive data-mapping tool launched this fall by The Institute for the Quantitative Study of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (QSIDE). Opportunity…

The QSIDE Institute, with generous support from The RIOS Institute, has created the Social Justice Advocate Manual for Survival (SJAMS). This resource guide is designed to support both current and aspiring social justice workers, by offering proactive measures and strategies to counter the anti-DEI/anti-woke hostility often used to bully, intimidate, and discourage activists in the…

New research finds that Superfund sites – hazardous waste areas prioritized for cleanup by the U.S. government – show differences in remediation based on the racial demographics of the affected community. Specifically, Superfund sites proximate to large Asian and Asian-American populations tend to receive less remediation compared to other communities. The study, co-authored by QSIDE…

Seven very distinct and diverse communities from across the United States have each received a grant from ACT NOW to re-envision safety in their communities. ACT NOW began with a focus on reimagining policing and has evolved to include a stronger emphasis on deflecting youth from involvement in the criminal justice system. QSIDE will partner…