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Research: Black women at higher risk for preterm births during heat waves than white women
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH comments on the disproportionate effect of extreme weather on pregnant people of color.
Bestselling Author Ayad Akhtar Appears on New ‘Work in Progress’ Podcast
Christopher Michaelson, PhD interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Akhtar about his book on the moral foundations of capitalism in our society.
Minneapolis City Council can’t ban MPD's use of less-lethal weapons
Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C comments on the nuances of the use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and pepper spray by police in crowd control.
Returning to Campus in the COVID Era: Me or We?
I am a professor who has pre-existing medical conditions (some from birth) that put me at increased risk for complications should I contract SARS-CoV-2 -- the coronavirus or COVID-19. I am also a pharmacist who continues to spend a great…
The U.S. plans to authorize boosters—but many already got a third dose
JP Leider, PhD comments on the tension between personal responsibility and societal responsibility.
How to pick a better mask against COVID
Sarah Gollust, PhD seeks out more effective masks to stop the spread of the delta variant sweeping across the country.
Fantasy and fair trade: Confessions of the fantasy ethicist
St. Thomas Principled Leadership Professor Christopher Michaelson, PhD explores: "What does fantasy football have to teach about the good life one ought to live -- and whether there is room in that life for fantasy football?" This article…
Implementing vaccine policy that addresses equity should be a University of Minnesota priority
Several U of MN professors, including Sarah Gollust, PhD and Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH argue for a vaccination mandate at the U of MN that is distributed with an equity focus hinging on accessibility, community engagement, and timeliness.
New data reveals Black and Hispanic women are more likely to suffer pregnancy, childbirth complications
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH comments on the significant increase in maternal mortality in the U.S., including the disproportionate representation of non-white birthing people.
Commentary on "Between Usual and Crisis Phases of a Public Health Emergency: The Mediating Role of Contingency Measures"
Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C & Center for Bioethics Director Debra DeBruin, PhD co-authored the commentary along with Susan Wolf, JD, Thomas Klemond, MD, & Erin DeMartino, MD.