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Surveys are a valuable tool for agencies, businesses, and individual researchers alike. They allow us to gather data from a representative sample of people, which can help us understand complex phenomena or answer important questions. Not all surveys are created...

A big focus for businesses today is making sure all customers have an equal opportunity to succeed online. This means taking steps to ensure that everyone has the same access to your website's functions, regardless of their age, location, or technological ability....

There is a lot of talk these days about government transparency. But what does that mean, exactly? Why is it important? And how can it be achieved? In this article, we will explore those questions and more. We will start by defining government transparency and...

Washington State has just enacted a major environmental justice law, making it the latest in a growing chorus of states to do so. The new law is designed to address the fact that low-income and minority communities often bear the brunt of environmental pollution and...

The idea of the common good is a very old one, and has been an important consideration in political philosophy for thousands of years. Academia aside, it's been the cornerstone of successful communities for tens of thousands of years. It is that which provides...