Can guaranteed income improve the health of pregnant people and children? NextCity.org Can guaranteed income improve the health of pregnant people and children? The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice will evaluate data from a guaranteed income pilot program in Los Angeles.
Groundbreaking exhibition on Minerva Parker Nichols, America’s first independent woman architect Ms. Magazine Groundbreaking exhibition on Minerva Parker Nichols, America’s first independent woman architect Alumna Molly Lester of the Weitzman School of Design and William Whitaker of the Architectural Archives are honoring architect Minerva Parker Nichols with an exhibit.
Child shootings doubled in Philly during the pandemic. Black children bore the brunt WHYY (Philadelphia) Child shootings doubled in Philly during the pandemic. Black children bore the brunt Joel Fein of the Perelman School of Medicine says that COVID has coincided with an increase in gun purchases and more guns in the home, as well as more kids stuck at home and unable to go to school.
What influence do mayors actually have over their local economies? Technical.ly Philly What influence do mayors actually have over their local economies? Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts & Sciences says that mayors are significantly handicapped in their ability to influence their cities’ economies.
Tucker Carlson says paying hush money is normal in America. Is that true? Slate.com Tucker Carlson says paying hush money is normal in America. Is that true? In a Q&A, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of Penn Carey Law discusses hush money payments, their relationship to nondisclosure agreements, and their limitations and extralegal power.
Noise colors: Which one is best for sleep? Discover Magazine Noise colors: Which one is best for sleep? A 2021 Perelman School of Medicine review of 38 different studies found little evidence that white noise improves sleep.
These women survived combat. Then they had to fight for health care The Washington Post These women survived combat. Then they had to fight for health care Caitlin “Cat” Clason is studying health issues specific to female veterans as a predoctoral student in the School of Nursing.
Board diversity is slipping: Here’s how to sustain DEI progress Forbes Board diversity is slipping: Here’s how to sustain DEI progress A Penn study finds that some firms elevate women to executive positions faster than men with similar attributes in order to match their competitors.
A case on free speech and immigration at the Supreme Court NPR A case on free speech and immigration at the Supreme Court In a Q&A on “All Things Considered,” Amanda Shanor of the Wharton School discusses the details and impact of United States v. Hansen, a Supreme Court case that will examine free speech rights and unlawful immigration.
Jay Powell and Janet Yellen struggle to calm nerves in banking crisis Financial Times Jay Powell and Janet Yellen struggle to calm nerves in banking crisis Christina Skinner of the Wharton School says that statements by Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have the same objective: quelling panic and runs.