Past plagues, current pandemics, and public hygiene messaging History Ph.D. Candidate Sarah Xia Yu’s research looks at public health and hygiene in Republican China. Q&A Past plagues, current pandemics, and public hygiene messaging History Ph.D. candidate Sarah Xia Yu discusses her research on public hygiene in China and what the past might tell us about how governments could better communicate public health messages.
Rereleasing ‘Red’: On Taylor Swift’s latest album and music copyright Writer-director Taylor Swift attends a premiere for the short film “All Too Well” at AMC Lincoln Square 13 on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in New York. (Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Q&A Rereleasing ‘Red’: On Taylor Swift’s latest album and music copyright Cynthia Dahl, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law and director of the Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, discusses music copyright and the Swift controversy.
Killing time with Autumn Leak Q&A Killing time with Autumn Leak The junior co-captain on the volleyball team chats about her role as an outside hitter, the art of the volleyball kill, overcoming anxiety, competing against her sister, and her plans for the offseason.
Sudan coup, explained On Oct. 25, 2021 pro-democracy protesters flash the victory sign as they take to the streets to condemn a takeover by military officials, in Khartoum, Sudan. (Image: AP Images/Ashraf Idris) Q&A Sudan coup, explained Ali Dinar of the department of Africana Studies discusses last week’s military coup, and what comes next.
David Zaring breaks down the Pandora Papers While offshore accounts conjure up images of Lichtenstein or the Caribbean, these financial dealings are legal in several U.S. states. Q&A David Zaring breaks down the Pandora Papers Following the leak of the Pandora Papers, detailing both legal and illegal financial transactions, there is bipartisan support of more oversight regarding secret trusts, but establishing international regulation continues to be difficult.
How the recent NLRB memo affects college athletes Q&A How the recent NLRB memo affects college athletes Karen Weaver, an adjunct assistant professor at the Graduate School of Education, discusses the recent memo from the NLRB general counsel stating certain ‘student-athletes’ are actually employees.
Ezekiel Dixon-Román on the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony before the U.S. Senate, British Parliament, and European Union lawmakers may be the catalyst for additional regulation for internet platforms. Q&A Ezekiel Dixon-Román on the Facebook whistleblower The data analytics expert answers questions about Frances Haugen’s testimony and tech regulation, and why apps are so addictive.
Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich Polls show that most voters across the political spectrum support higher taxes on the very wealthy. After years of talk, will these changes now be enacted? (Image: Yuri Keegstra/Flickr) Q&A Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich Economist Dirk Krueger shares his thoughts on current proposals to tax the very wealthy and on what needs to be considered in the discussion.
Colin Powell’s legacy Colin Powell, seen here making a speech during his time as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died this week at the age of 84. (Image: Robert D. Ward) Q&A Colin Powell’s legacy Historian Mary Frances Berry and Perry World House Visiting Fellow Alice Hunt Friend share thoughts on Powell’s impact on and off the battlefield.
Tackling the topic of decolonization The mural depicted in this photograph is “Decolonize And Chill/We Are Still Here.” It is by artist and community activist Jaque Fragua from the Pueblo of Jemez, one of the federally recognized tribes in New Mexico, as well as Ishi Glinsky and Shepard Fairey. It is art created out of an ongoing decolonizing space and project called Indian Alley, in Los Angeles. (Image: By wiredforlego, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0) Q&A Tackling the topic of decolonization Deborah Thomas, who runs Penn’s Center for Experimental Ethnography, and Christopher Woods, director of the Penn Museum, discuss a conference on decolonization that starts today.