Racism can spark depression and anxiety in Black adolescents, study finds The Washington Post Racism can spark depression and anxiety in Black adolescents, study finds Howard Stevenson of the Graduate School of Education says that scientific studies often influence and inform intervention strategies, including his own as director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative.
Bud Light boycott still hammers local distributors one year later: ‘Very upsetting’ ABC News Bud Light boycott still hammers local distributors one year later: ‘Very upsetting’ Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School says that the enduring impact of the Bud Light boycott defies a decades-long history of largely ineffective consumer boycotts.
A quarter of all Americans still believe the biggest vaccine lie ScienceAlert A quarter of all Americans still believe the biggest vaccine lie A survey by Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and colleagues finds that a quarter of U.S. adults believe in or are unsure about a false link between autism and the MMR vaccine, which treats measles.
Florida soaked with epic rainstorms: Yep, it’s climate change Salon.com Florida soaked with epic rainstorms: Yep, it’s climate change Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that continued fossil fuel burning could lead to six feet of sea level rise and the displacement of nearly a billion people by the end of the century.
Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says Spotlight PA Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says A study from Penn Carey Law suggests that public defense is likely underfunded and inadequate in every county of Pennsylvania.
Living out loud, headphones nowhere to be found The New York Times Living out loud, headphones nowhere to be found Cristina Bicchieri of the School of Arts & Sciences says that she felt a greater sense of kindness in Italy than in America, rooted in a strong and enforced social contract that forbids uncivil behavior toward strangers.
Dietary supplement found to reduce aggression by up to 28% ScienceAlert Dietary supplement found to reduce aggression by up to 28% A study by Adrian Raine of the School of Arts & Sciences finds that daily omega-3 dietary supplements can lead to a reduction in aggression.
Penn. lawmakers propose dueling plans for a higher ed overhaul Inside Higher Ed Penn. lawmakers propose dueling plans for a higher ed overhaul Joni Finney of the Graduate School of Education says that the longer the wait for legislation overhauling higher education, the less money there will be and the harder the problem will be to solve.
How elections test the Federal Reserve’s independence CNBC How elections test the Federal Reserve’s independence Christina Parajon Skinner of the Wharton School says that regionalism at the Federal Open Market Committee is a nod to America’s federalist system of government.
Paying off a student loan? Your company could match that money in your 401(k) Yahoo! Finance Paying off a student loan? Your company could match that money in your 401(k) Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School explains how younger and older workers will benefit from a new provision where employers can match student loan payments as retirement contributions.