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Alice Paul and the ERA

If Virginia ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment in 2020, what would the watershed moment mean? Penn experts explain the legal and historical significance and reflect on Paul’s ties to Penn.
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    Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease

    New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.

    Sep 9, 2025