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How Do AI Biases Contribute to Discrimination Against Minorities?

By: Hussain Rezai Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now deeply embedded in decision-making processes across sectors such as hiring, healthcare, criminal justice, and financial services. Predictive AI in...

Documenting and Preserving Nowruz in King County

Haft-Sin table at the Seattle-Isfahan Sister City Advocacy (SISCA) Nowruz celebration 2024, held at Seattle City Hall. By: Sher Mehryar Porsesh Policy Research Institute is undertaking a qualitative...

New Lives, New Challenges: The Congolese Refugee Experience in Washington State

By: Shalom Mhlanga For many Congolese immigrants, the journey to the United States represents the hope of safety, stability, and new opportunities. However, resettlement brings significant...

Navigating New Lives: Ukrainian Immigrants in Washington State

The Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014, escalated dramatically in February 2022 when Russia initiated a full scale military invasion of Ukraine,  sending shockwaves across the globe and…...

What Are The Barriers To Employment Among Washington’s Afghan Refugees?

July 2024 Nicole Chicoine, D.O. Globally as many as 2.5 million individuals identify as Afghan refugees.1 Of these, nearly…...

An Analysis of the Afghan Immigrants Experience in Washington State

Background: Immigration, an enduring aspect of human history, continues to shape contemporary societies, influenced by geopolitical conflicts, persecution, and economic challenges. Among the myriad of...