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Law
Journalism, law, and freedom of the press
Law student Peter Jacobs draws on his background as a professional journalist for his forthcoming Comment on freedom of the press in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law.
‘Global Health Justice and Governance’
‘Global Health Justice and Governance’
In a special issue of the journal Global Health Governance, seven experts reflect upon Jennifer Prah Ruger’s call for a new model of global public health that prioritizes equity and cooperation between nations and agencies.
The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic
The potential role of vaccine certificates in the next phase of the pandemic
Public health law expert Eric Feldman and medical ethicist Emily Largent discuss the legal and ethical implications of companies and organizations requiring proof of vaccination to reengage with different sectors of the economy.
A fair housing law proposal to promote racial and economic integration
A fair housing law proposal to promote racial and economic integration
A research brief co-authored by Provost Wendell Pritchett proposes the use of fair housing law to work toward the end of segregation, and emphasize that the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing provision of the Fair Housing Act extends to all federal agencies.
Penn Law’s Lynnewood Shafer debuts ‘Black Excellence: Journeys of Success’
Penn Law’s Lynnewood Shafer debuts ‘Black Excellence: Journeys of Success’
‘Black Excellence: Journeys of Success’ by University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School student Lynnewood Shafer will be published by New Degree Press in August 2021.
The world according to Walter Palmer
The world according to Walter Palmer
The educator, organizer, and alumnus discusses his six decades of activism, growing up in the Black Bottom, studying and teaching at Penn, his work at CHOP, the student strike of 1967, the Vietnam War, Frank Rizzo, Donald Trump, school choice, gun violence, the Chauvin trial, and why he thinks racism should be declared a national public health crisis.
Hope and help for wrongfully incarcerated Pennsylvanians
Hope and help for wrongfully incarcerated Pennsylvanians
With Project HOPE, President’s Engagement Prize winners Carson Eckhard, Natalia Rommen, and Sarah Simon will address the lack of support to wrongfully incarcerated people in Philadelphia and across the state.
Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans
Penn extends terms of Education and Law deans
Pam Grossman, dean of the Graduate School of Education, and Ted Ruger, dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, will now serve until June 30, 2023,
Philadelphia tenants face an increasingly hostile legal terrain
Philadelphia tenants face an increasingly hostile legal terrain
A new Penn Law study of 170,000 residential leases finds incidences of illegal, unenforceable terms have increased sharply over the last 20 years.
‘Alone Again in Fukushima’
‘Alone Again in Fukushima’
On the 10th anniversary of the triple disaster of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear facility destruction, a film and discussion hosted by the Center for East Asian Studies looked at the calamity’s reverberations.
In the News
Harrisburg Patriot-News
Former Dauphin County employees are getting contracts, raising ethical questions
Claire Finkelstein of Penn Carey Law says that post-employment restrictions are designed to ensure government leaders are free from personal entanglements that could lead them to take actions against the best interests of the public.
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The Washington Post
Justice Amy Coney Barrett ignites anger on the right after ruling against Trump
Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law says that Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett reaches decisions after a process of good-faith, analytical reasoning.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Del. Gov. Matt Meyer searches for a new Public Advocate in the face of anger over skyrocketing utility bills
Shelley Welton of Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design discusses the economic link between cold temperatures and increased energy bills.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Millions of adults have some college but no degree. This Philly-area group wants to change that
Wendell Pritchett of Penn Carey Law is the board chair of College Unbound, a college with Philadelphia ties that gives adult learners from underserved communities affordable paths to graduation.
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The New York Times
Inflation is stalking Trump
Jill Fisch of Penn Carey Law says that modern corporations must often navigate being in the crosshairs of policymakers.
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Politico.com
Elon Musk’s Silicon Valley fail-fast ethos is clashing with Washington
Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law says that there’s no process or backstop if government fails due to mass firings.
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