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Protesters social distance
Commentary
A philosopher's view of social distancing, protesting
Published June 24, 2020
Hopkins bioethicist Travis Rieder discusses the complex ethical issues surrounding social distancing and protesting / Daily Nous
Baltimore Black Lives Matter protest
Q+A
The persistence of racism in America: What comes next?
Published June 23, 2020
Historian and Baltimore resident Martha Jones discusses the role of Black women in the fight for equality and justice and the overdue need for honest reflection about the roots of a worldwide protest movement
Person holds up 'Black Lives Matter' sign
Hundreds protest police brutality, advocate for change
Published June 19, 2020 Video
More than 200 join protest organized by JHU's Black Faculty and Staff Association to stand in solidarity against racism in policing and call for more black faculty and staff at the university
Illustration of people at home during coronavirus
Q+A
Even amid social distancing, 'vicarious learning' can work
Published June 18, 2020
Whether professionally or personally, humans learn from each others' life experiences all the time. How do we continue doing that during COVID-19?
Illustration of a masked person asleep in a lifeboat
COVID-19
This is not a drill
Published Summer 2020 Video
For decades, scientists and researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security have warned of the catastrophic impact of a pandemic. Now they're using their expertise to help lessen the impact of one. / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Illustration of an angel and a devil made of icons: a donkey, an elephant, and a dialog box
Rules of political engagement
Published Summer 2020
Drawing from interviews with political consultants and reps from social media platforms, JHU political scientist Adam Sheingate develops ethical framework for politics in the digital age / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Book cover for "Ultimate Price," by Howard Friedman
What are you worth?
Published Summer 2020
In "Ultimate Price," author Howard Friedman explores the value we place on life / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Bullet casings on a sidewalk beside police evidence markers
Policing+Community
A focused approach to policing could reduce gun violence
Published June 15, 2020
Survey of residents in areas of Baltimore most affected by gun violence finds that "stop-and-search" policing isn't effective, erodes community trust in police; New report outlines recommendations
A masked boy boards a school bus
Education
School closures could amplify knowledge gaps
Published June 9, 2020
Reduced time in the classroom could exacerbate the learning differences that already exist in schools across the country, education expert Jonathan Plucker says
Three faith leaders join a Zoom call
Faith leaders discuss racism, police brutality
Published June 8, 2020 Video
In a panel facilitated by the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore clergy members discuss faith during times of crisis