Dorothy Roberts on how prison and foster care systems harm black mothers Dorothy Roberts, the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology, and the Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights Dorothy Roberts on how prison and foster care systems harm black mothers The Law School professor contributed to a new book that argues the prison and foster care systems work in concert against black women.
Even if Roe isn’t overturned, abortion access could fall, say Penn legal scholars Even if Roe isn’t overturned, abortion access could fall, say Penn legal scholars Penn Law’s Allison Hoffman and Serena Mayeri explain that the real threat to abortion access is a state-by-state application of restrictions on clinics and practitioners, without interfering with Roe v. Wade as settled law.
Digital currency ‘Initial Coin Offerings’ expose investors to risks Digital currency ‘Initial Coin Offerings’ expose investors to risks A research team led by Penn Law professor David Hoffman has conducted the first detailed analysis of Initial Coin Offerings of virtual currencies, revealing the estimated $25 billion dollar industry’s protections against self-dealing may leave investors exposed to risks they don’t anticipate from issuers.
Talking philosophy, privacy, and race with Anita Allen Anita Allen, Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and professor of philosophy. Q&A Talking philosophy, privacy, and race with Anita Allen On July 1, the Vice Provost and professor of Law and Philosophy became the first female African-American president of the American Philosophical Association’s Eastern Division.
Perspectives on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Image: iStock/SeanPavonePhoto Perspectives on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh On July 9th, Brett Kavanaugh was announced as President Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee. Penn faculty provide their analyses of the nomination.
Making sense of what’s happening at the border Making sense of what’s happening at the border Despite a recent executive order, serious questions remain regarding the 2,300 migrant children who have been separated from their families and detained in the U.S. Penn experts weigh in on many of the issues involved.
Why the Supreme Court bakery ruling raises more questions than it answers iStock Why the Supreme Court bakery ruling raises more questions than it answers Two Penn professors discuss the ruling that the state of Colorado was not unbiased in considering a baker’s claims of religious freedom as defense in a discrimination case, and its effect on future cases in regard to bias claims.
One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking A new study highlights the pipeline from abuse to homelessness to sex trafficking among youth in Philadelphia, D.C., and Phoenix, the largest study to date on human trafficking and teens.
Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows Daniel Q. Gillion and Beth Simmons are among the 29 recipients who will receive a stipend to fund up to two years of research and writing.
How to help children at risk for abuse How to help children at risk for abuse Resources are available to protect kids from systemic child abuse. The executive director at Penn’s Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research has insight and advice for everyone to help keep kids and communities safe.