QSIDE Institute
@qside.bsky.social
www.qsideinstitute.org
A research-to-action-to-change organization, partnering with CBOs and mission-driven organizations, to measure systemic inequities and provide evidence-backed solutions.
A research-to-action-to-change organization, partnering with CBOs and mission-driven organizations, to measure systemic inequities and provide evidence-backed solutions.
Last Chance to Register for the Winter Data4Justice Accelerator!
Join our 5-week development program designed to teach you the technical skills needed to carry out impactful, data-driven research to advance equity!
Registration ends December 1st! To learn more, visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
Join our 5-week development program designed to teach you the technical skills needed to carry out impactful, data-driven research to advance equity!
Registration ends December 1st! To learn more, visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Last Chance to Register for the Winter Data4Justice Accelerator!
Join our 5-week development program designed to teach you the technical skills needed to carry out impactful, data-driven research to advance equity!
Registration ends December 1st! To learn more, visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
Join our 5-week development program designed to teach you the technical skills needed to carry out impactful, data-driven research to advance equity!
Registration ends December 1st! To learn more, visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
QSIDE’s DSPACE Lab recently investigated whether behaviors within a police department—such as misconduct, use-of-force, and more—tend to cluster within specific subgroup(s) of officers and, if so, what characteristics drive such patterns.
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
QSIDE’s DSPACE Lab recently investigated whether behaviors within a police department—such as misconduct, use-of-force, and more—tend to cluster within specific subgroup(s) of officers and, if so, what characteristics drive such patterns.
QSIDE provides support to nonprofits by increasing their data capacity, helping further organizational goals and better impact the populations they serve.
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
QSIDE provides support to nonprofits by increasing their data capacity, helping further organizational goals and better impact the populations they serve.
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
Representation and inclusion matter—particularly in knowledge creation.
@transjournalists.org found that, in a representative sample of national news articles about trans issues published during Trump’s first 100 days in office, 70% did not include a single quote from a trans person. bit.ly/4nxT5vJ
@transjournalists.org found that, in a representative sample of national news articles about trans issues published during Trump’s first 100 days in office, 70% did not include a single quote from a trans person. bit.ly/4nxT5vJ
How journalists covered the attack on trans rights in Trump's first 100 days
Trans perspectives were rarely present in articles about the consequences federal actions would have on their lives, according to an analysis conducted by Berkeley Media Studies Group in partnership w...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Representation and inclusion matter—particularly in knowledge creation.
@transjournalists.org found that, in a representative sample of national news articles about trans issues published during Trump’s first 100 days in office, 70% did not include a single quote from a trans person. bit.ly/4nxT5vJ
@transjournalists.org found that, in a representative sample of national news articles about trans issues published during Trump’s first 100 days in office, 70% did not include a single quote from a trans person. bit.ly/4nxT5vJ
Consequences of pretrial detention include higher conviction rates, harsher sentences, and persistent employment struggles.
QSIDE is investigating how judicial discretion influences pretrial detention, recidivism, and disparities among economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized groups.
QSIDE is investigating how judicial discretion influences pretrial detention, recidivism, and disparities among economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized groups.
October 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Consequences of pretrial detention include higher conviction rates, harsher sentences, and persistent employment struggles.
QSIDE is investigating how judicial discretion influences pretrial detention, recidivism, and disparities among economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized groups.
QSIDE is investigating how judicial discretion influences pretrial detention, recidivism, and disparities among economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized groups.
If you live in, or around, the DC area, there are a number of upcoming events focusing on equity and justice that might interest you!
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
If you live in, or around, the DC area, there are a number of upcoming events focusing on equity and justice that might interest you!
Opportunity Youth are 16-24 year olds who are not currently connected to the resources that all young adults need to thrive.
If you are interested in supporting Opportunity Youth through research or services, below are a few data tools that may be helpful.
If you are interested in supporting Opportunity Youth through research or services, below are a few data tools that may be helpful.
October 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Opportunity Youth are 16-24 year olds who are not currently connected to the resources that all young adults need to thrive.
If you are interested in supporting Opportunity Youth through research or services, below are a few data tools that may be helpful.
If you are interested in supporting Opportunity Youth through research or services, below are a few data tools that may be helpful.
The Data4Justice Accelerator is a 5-week professional development program that equips activists and non-profit professionals with the technical expertise to collect, analyze, and present data to further social justice!
No prior experience required! To learn more visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
No prior experience required! To learn more visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
October 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Data4Justice Accelerator is a 5-week professional development program that equips activists and non-profit professionals with the technical expertise to collect, analyze, and present data to further social justice!
No prior experience required! To learn more visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
No prior experience required! To learn more visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
QSIDE continues to support RJA filings across CA through strategic partnerships with activists, lawyers, and service organizations!
If you are interested in working with the RJA, @aclu-norcal.bsky.social offers a comprehensive set of diverse and accessible resources: www.aclunc.org/racial-justi...
If you are interested in working with the RJA, @aclu-norcal.bsky.social offers a comprehensive set of diverse and accessible resources: www.aclunc.org/racial-justi...
Racial Justice Act Resources | ACLU of Northern CA
The Law Racial Justice Act (AB 2542 (2020)), as implemented in Penal Code 745
www.aclunc.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
QSIDE continues to support RJA filings across CA through strategic partnerships with activists, lawyers, and service organizations!
If you are interested in working with the RJA, @aclu-norcal.bsky.social offers a comprehensive set of diverse and accessible resources: www.aclunc.org/racial-justi...
If you are interested in working with the RJA, @aclu-norcal.bsky.social offers a comprehensive set of diverse and accessible resources: www.aclunc.org/racial-justi...
NEW RESOURCE! QSIDE has launched a dedicated page for its latest Data Tools and Visualizations!
Explore resources like our Community Health and Wellbeing Dashboard, Opportunity Youth Dashboard, and Diversion and Deflection Savings and Return on Investment Calculator—with new tools coming soon!
Explore resources like our Community Health and Wellbeing Dashboard, Opportunity Youth Dashboard, and Diversion and Deflection Savings and Return on Investment Calculator—with new tools coming soon!
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
NEW RESOURCE! QSIDE has launched a dedicated page for its latest Data Tools and Visualizations!
Explore resources like our Community Health and Wellbeing Dashboard, Opportunity Youth Dashboard, and Diversion and Deflection Savings and Return on Investment Calculator—with new tools coming soon!
Explore resources like our Community Health and Wellbeing Dashboard, Opportunity Youth Dashboard, and Diversion and Deflection Savings and Return on Investment Calculator—with new tools coming soon!
Congratulations to our co-founder and CEO @chadtopaz.bsky.social for their upcoming book, Unlocking Justice!
If you are interested in learning more about the work discussed—including on police accountability, judicial transparency, and reform on Rikers—be sure to read our published research pages!
If you are interested in learning more about the work discussed—including on police accountability, judicial transparency, and reform on Rikers—be sure to read our published research pages!
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Congratulations to our co-founder and CEO @chadtopaz.bsky.social for their upcoming book, Unlocking Justice!
If you are interested in learning more about the work discussed—including on police accountability, judicial transparency, and reform on Rikers—be sure to read our published research pages!
If you are interested in learning more about the work discussed—including on police accountability, judicial transparency, and reform on Rikers—be sure to read our published research pages!
The Data4Justice Accelerator is back! This 5-week professional development program equips activists with the technical expertise to create social justice research! No prior experience required! Registration ends December 31st and spots are filling fast! To learn more visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
September 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Data4Justice Accelerator is back! This 5-week professional development program equips activists with the technical expertise to create social justice research! No prior experience required! Registration ends December 31st and spots are filling fast! To learn more visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator!
Starting in 2021, @transbills.bsky.social has tracked anti-trans legislation across the country—providing both qualitative and quantitative data on which bills have passed, failed, and insights into national trends: www.translegislation.com
2025 Anti-Trans Bills: Trans Legislation Tracker
2025 anti-trans bills tracker. Explore data on U.S. anti-trans legislation including passed bills and themes including sports, bathrooms, healthcare, pronouns, drag shows, and education.
www.translegislation.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Starting in 2021, @transbills.bsky.social has tracked anti-trans legislation across the country—providing both qualitative and quantitative data on which bills have passed, failed, and insights into national trends: www.translegislation.com
Data4Justice Accelerator is BACK! Following our successful summer session, QSIDE is offering a 5-week professional development program to equip activists interested in data-driven social justice research with technical skills! No prior experience required! Visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator to learn more!
September 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Data4Justice Accelerator is BACK! Following our successful summer session, QSIDE is offering a 5-week professional development program to equip activists interested in data-driven social justice research with technical skills! No prior experience required! Visit bit.ly/d4jaccelerator to learn more!
In response to retaliatory hostility towards justice advocates, QSIDE is sharing our Justice Advocate Manual for Survival (SJAMS). This resource offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and counter tactics often used to bully, intimidate, and discourage activists in the field: bit.ly/sjams
September 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In response to retaliatory hostility towards justice advocates, QSIDE is sharing our Justice Advocate Manual for Survival (SJAMS). This resource offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and counter tactics often used to bully, intimidate, and discourage activists in the field: bit.ly/sjams
For activists, journalists, researchers, or concerned community members, @thetrace.org offers great resources for those investigating gun violence in communities across the country!
Visit datahub.thetrace.org/data-library... for data, or datahub.thetrace.org/resources/ for additional resources!
Visit datahub.thetrace.org/data-library... for data, or datahub.thetrace.org/resources/ for additional resources!
The Data Library
datahub.thetrace.org
September 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
For activists, journalists, researchers, or concerned community members, @thetrace.org offers great resources for those investigating gun violence in communities across the country!
Visit datahub.thetrace.org/data-library... for data, or datahub.thetrace.org/resources/ for additional resources!
Visit datahub.thetrace.org/data-library... for data, or datahub.thetrace.org/resources/ for additional resources!
QSIDE is working to better understand the scope of pharmacy refusals—what medications are being denied, who is affected, and where!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals.
Now available in Spanish as well!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals.
Now available in Spanish as well!
September 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
QSIDE is working to better understand the scope of pharmacy refusals—what medications are being denied, who is affected, and where!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals.
Now available in Spanish as well!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals.
Now available in Spanish as well!
Gun violence in the United States remains a serious issue.
So too does the way we talk about it.
QSIDE in partnership with @thehavi.bsky.social last year released a report investigating the relationship between media and gun violence: qsideinstitute.org/news-media-c...
So too does the way we talk about it.
QSIDE in partnership with @thehavi.bsky.social last year released a report investigating the relationship between media and gun violence: qsideinstitute.org/news-media-c...
September 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Gun violence in the United States remains a serious issue.
So too does the way we talk about it.
QSIDE in partnership with @thehavi.bsky.social last year released a report investigating the relationship between media and gun violence: qsideinstitute.org/news-media-c...
So too does the way we talk about it.
QSIDE in partnership with @thehavi.bsky.social last year released a report investigating the relationship between media and gun violence: qsideinstitute.org/news-media-c...
TRANSPARENCY MATTERS: New database of records regarding police violence and misconduct in CA now available!
Thank you to everyone at @hrdag.org for helping create this resource!
Thank you to everyone at @hrdag.org for helping create this resource!
Transparency matters.
With the new CLEAN database, the public can finally search through millions of records regarding police violence and misconduct in California. www.latimes.com/california/s...
With the new CLEAN database, the public can finally search through millions of records regarding police violence and misconduct in California. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Police misconduct cases and investigations into police shootings in California are now available online
Search California public records about law enforcement use of force and misconduct from more than 700 agencies. Results are organized into cases attributed to the agency providing the records.…
www.latimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
TRANSPARENCY MATTERS: New database of records regarding police violence and misconduct in CA now available!
Thank you to everyone at @hrdag.org for helping create this resource!
Thank you to everyone at @hrdag.org for helping create this resource!
QSIDE provides support to nonprofits by increasing their data capacity, helping further organizational goals and better impact the populations they serve.
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
QSIDE provides support to nonprofits by increasing their data capacity, helping further organizational goals and better impact the populations they serve.
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
Need data assistance for your organization or a specific project? Contact us at [email protected] to set up an initial meeting!
Thank you to everyone who shared our survey!
If you haven’t already, please help us spread the word by reposting this wherever possible! By reaching more people, we can ensure that patients are better informed and that we can work toward better access to care.
Thank you for your support!
If you haven’t already, please help us spread the word by reposting this wherever possible! By reaching more people, we can ensure that patients are better informed and that we can work toward better access to care.
Thank you for your support!
August 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thank you to everyone who shared our survey!
If you haven’t already, please help us spread the word by reposting this wherever possible! By reaching more people, we can ensure that patients are better informed and that we can work toward better access to care.
Thank you for your support!
If you haven’t already, please help us spread the word by reposting this wherever possible! By reaching more people, we can ensure that patients are better informed and that we can work toward better access to care.
Thank you for your support!
The Federalist Society exerts a strong influence over our legal system, yet little systematic data has existed beyond taxes until now. QSIDE has created a large-scale dataset of the Society’s public engagements, enabling analysis of event trends, co-speaking networks, and thematic shifts over time!
August 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Federalist Society exerts a strong influence over our legal system, yet little systematic data has existed beyond taxes until now. QSIDE has created a large-scale dataset of the Society’s public engagements, enabling analysis of event trends, co-speaking networks, and thematic shifts over time!
At QSIDE, we prioritize partnerships with community-based service organizations to build research-to-action-to-change pipelines. APHSA is hosting a full lineup of conferences aimed at strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of human services. For more information visit: aphsa.org/conferences/
Conferences - APHSA
Each year, APHSA works on behalf of our members and partners to provide a distinct range of conferences designed to educate and inform human services
aphsa.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
At QSIDE, we prioritize partnerships with community-based service organizations to build research-to-action-to-change pipelines. APHSA is hosting a full lineup of conferences aimed at strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of human services. For more information visit: aphsa.org/conferences/
Have you been denied a prescription at the pharmacy? QSIDE is working to understand what medications, areas, and people are denied care!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals!
June 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Have you been denied a prescription at the pharmacy? QSIDE is working to understand what medications, areas, and people are denied care!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals!
If you have experienced or witnessed a pharmacy refusal, please consider filling out this anonymous survey bit.ly/PharmRefusals!
New article quantifying the effects of NIH cuts on the economy and employment nationwide! Check out the research linked below!
#HealthcareEquity #Data4Justice #ScienceMatters #DataScience #SocialJustice
#HealthcareEquity #Data4Justice #ScienceMatters #DataScience #SocialJustice
Out now in @nathumbehav.nature.com: Cuts to NIH funding will impact the economy and employment nationwide. We visualize these losses and advocate for a theory-driven approach to communicating local, self-relevant impact. w/ @joshuasweitz.bsky.social + SCIMaP team:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
NIH indirect cost cuts will affect the economy and employment - Nature Human Behaviour
Nature Human Behaviour - NIH indirect cost cuts will affect the economy and employment
www.nature.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
New article quantifying the effects of NIH cuts on the economy and employment nationwide! Check out the research linked below!
#HealthcareEquity #Data4Justice #ScienceMatters #DataScience #SocialJustice
#HealthcareEquity #Data4Justice #ScienceMatters #DataScience #SocialJustice