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Public Policy
To protect children online, researchers call for cross-disciplinary collaboration
To protect children online, researchers call for cross-disciplinary collaboration
A team of neuroscientists and legal experts, including Gideon Nave of the Wharton School, published a perspective in Science drawing attention to the need to develop science-backed policies that take into account childrenâs vulnerabilities in the digital world.
Beyond Americaâs racial fault line
Beyond Americaâs racial fault line
Professor of practice Ben Jealous discussed race, politics, Americaâs long history of interracial collaboration, and his new book with Camille Z. Charles during a co-sponsored event at Kelly Writers House.
What is the future of Social Security?
What is the future of Social Security?
As Social Security continues to march toward insolvency, Olivia S. Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses current policy debates and the role of financial literacy in achieving reform.
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Research from the University of Pennsylvania and Childrenâs Hospital of Philadelphia determined that this association exists for women of reproductive age, findings that hold potential clinical, policy, and ethical implications.
The uncertain future of DACA
The uncertain future of DACA
Sarah Paoletti of Penn Carey Lawâs Transnational Legal Clinic sheds some light on a federal appeals court ruling earlier this month.
Zero tolerance: Family separation and U.S. immigration policy
Zero tolerance: Family separation and U.S. immigration policy
In the 2022 Dolores Huerta keynote lecture, lawyer Efrén C. Olivares, Class of 2005, spoke on his personal and professional experience with immigration.
Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean
Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean
This yearâs Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean conference hosted by Perry World House focused on the theme of âShared Narratives: Arts, Culture and Conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.â
Domenic Vitielloâs âSanctuary Cityâ
Domenic Vitielloâs âSanctuary Cityâ
In a book talk at the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies, Domenic Vitiello discussed immigration and community.
Bail reform and public safety
Bail reform and public safety
A Quattrone Center study has found that misdemeanor bail reforms in Harris County, Texas have had a positive impact on public safety.
Building bridges, locally and abroad
Building bridges, locally and abroad
From the Middle East Center to a think tank in the United Arab Emirates, Ibrahim Bakri is using his various roles to make connections personally, academically, and professionally.
In the News
Newsweek
Suicide rates start spiking in spring, this is why and how to get help
Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center explains how misinformation about the âholiday bluesâ leading to increased rates of suicide can cause damage.
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WCVB (Boston)
Whoâs to blame for Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank failures?
Eugene Kiely of the Annenberg Public Policy Centerâs FactCheck.org discusses the causes behind the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
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Kiplinger
Why so many experts consider annuities a win for retirees
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School says that people are generally uncertain of the value of annuities and reluctant to spend a large sum of money on the chance that theyâll have a longer lifespan.
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The Wall Street Journal
What do we actually know about COVID-19? Not enough
A January survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center suggests that more than half of people have returned to pre-pandemic life.
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ABC News
Records in Fox defamation case show pressures on reporters
Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that it would be useful for Fox News to make a clear statement that the news division has complete and total autonomy from the rest of Fox.
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Governing
Civic education is having a moment. This is what that means
The 2022 Constitution Day Survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that fewer than half of Americans could name all three branches of government.
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