Chauvin guilty: Four scholars unpack trial verdict

+ risks and support online for the young, embracing the Razzies US Edition - Today's top story: Why this trial was different: Experts react to guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin [View in browser]( US Edition | 21 April 2021 [The Conversation]( Academic rigor, journalistic flair Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. Outside the courthouse, crowds cheered and church bells sounded – a collective release in a city scarred by police killings. The Conversation asked four scholars from different disciplines – policing, race, law and Minneapolis history – [what made this trial different](. Also today: - [Why companies don’t need vaccine mandates]( - [Q&A: Supporting a trans child]( - [The meaning of famine in the Bible]( Catesby Holmes International Editor | Politics Editor A woman reacts to the news that Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd. Scott Olson/Getty Images [Why this trial was different: Experts react to guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin]( Alexis Karteron, Rutgers University - Newark ; Jeannine Bell, Indiana University; Rashad Shabazz, Arizona State University; Ric Simmons, The Ohio State University Scholars of policing, law, race and Minnesota history explain the landmark guilty verdicts handed down in the trial for the murder of George Floyd. Economy + Business - [Vaccine mandates aren’t the only – or easiest – way for employers to compel workers to get their shots]( Elizabeth C. Tippett, University of Oregon Can companies legally require workers to get vaccinated? Employers have gotten so good at finding ways to get employees to comply with their policies that it may not matter. Science + Technology - [Environmental DNA – how a tool used to detect endangered wildlife ended up helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic]( Jessica Alice Farrell, University of Florida; David Duffy, University of Florida; Liam Whitmore, University of Limerick Technology that can identify stray bits of genetic material in the environment can help scientists monitor human and animal health. - [Yes, online communities pose risks for young people, but they are also important sources of support]( Benjamin Kaveladze, University of California, Irvine A significant portion of teenagers' social development happens online. The risks are well known, but the benefits of peer support are often overlooked. Arts + Culture - [Why our dislikes should be celebrated as much as our likes]( Jonathan Gray, University of Wisconsin-Madison Loudly proclaiming your dislikes isn't snobbery. There can be a power and poetry to putrescence. Education - [How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering their own fears, following their child’s lead and tolerating ambiguity]( Em Matsuno, Palo Alto University A psychologist and expert on gender diversity explains strategies for creating a healthy environment for trans or nonbinary kids. Politics + Society - [Misinformation, disinformation and hoaxes: What’s the difference?]( Michael J. O'Brien, Texas A&M-San Antonio; Izzat Alsmadi, Texas A&M-San Antonio Though many people are just paying attention to these problems now, they are not new – and they even date back to ancient Rome. Ethics + Religion - [Famine in the Bible is more than a curse: It is a signal of change and a chance for a new beginning]( Joel Baden, Yale Divinity School Famine was a constant threat during biblical times. The authors of the Old Testament used it to explain God's wrath, but also as a narrative device. Trending on site - [No, vaccine side effects don’t tell you how well your immune system will protect you from COVID-19]( Robert Finberg, University of Massachusetts Medical School It's normal for different people to mount stronger or weaker immune responses to a vaccine, but post-shot side effects won't tell you which you are. - [COVID-19 public health messages have been all over the place – but researchers know how to do better]( Todd Newman, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dominique Brossard, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Emily Howell, University of Wisconsin-Madison During the pandemic, clear and reliable health communication can literally be a life-and-death issue. Researchers who focus on the science of science communication highlight strategies that work. - [Is magic immoral? It played a role in the development of early Christianity]( Shaily Shashikant Patel, Virginia Tech Although many modern people tend to see 'magic' and 'religion' as separate, magic was actually integral to the development of Christianity. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s graphic [A line graph showing how much of the electricity sector uses different sources.]( You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation](. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe](. 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451