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Lift the burden of legal fines and fees
Alexes Harris, professor of sociology; and Ian Kennedy, a doctoral student in sociology, discuss how legal fines and fees are badly in need of reform.
02/18/2022 | The Seattle Times -
Workers at Seattle Amazon Fresh store say they've formed a union
Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains the historic echos of unionization at the Amazon Fresh store.
02/18/2022 | KUOW -
Bill targeting ballot harvesting moves to House floor
Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, explains how, although mail election processing has increased in recent years, there has not been any change in voter fraud levels.
02/15/2022 | Idaho 6 News -
It Helped Catch Serial Killers. Can It Stop Elephant and Wildlife Poachers, Too?
Sam Wasser, research professor of biology, explains how a genetic investigation technique can be used to catch wildlife poachers.
02/14/2022 | The New York Times -
An ancient link between heart and head — as seen in the blobby, headless sea squirt
Billie Swalla, professor of biology, explains how sea squirts are relevant to discussions about the evolution of the heart and head.
02/14/2022 | Nature -
" Seniors looking for love this Valentine’s Day may have better luck in these 10 states"
Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, explains the opportunities available to seniors looking to date.
02/11/2022 | Today -
From the Dean
Dianne Harris reflects on her first six months as dean, and the “dedication to excellence and deep veins of creativity” she has found throughout the College of Arts & Sciences.
February 2022 Perspectives -
BlackPast Interns Celebrate Black Scientists
Thanks to a UW internship, students are contributing content about Black leaders in the sciences on BlackPast.org.
February 2022 Perspectives -
The Poetics of Barbara Earl Thomas
In her work, artist and alum Barbara Earl Thomas "offers a lovingly tender elevation of Black people and their stories."
02/09/2022 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Questioning the Violent Brain
Generations of scientists have tried to identify biological predictors of violence. Professor Oliver Rollins has concerns about their research.
February 2022 Perspectives