Social Sciences
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Solidarity Economics—for the Coronavirus Crisis and Beyond
Sociology professor Chris Benner, director of the Institute for Social Transformation, coauthored an opinion piece for American Prospect about "solidarity economics," or the refashioning of our economy and society to protect the common good, which he describes as "the right thing to do for both public and economic health."
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Prosecution rests in Charles Holifield murder trial
Professor emerita of anthropology Alison Galloway was featured in a Monterey Herald article about the murder trial of Charles Holifield, accused of killing Christina Williams; Galloway analyzed the victim's remains and testified about her findings.
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In China’s War on the Coronavirus, a Community Is Besieged
Politics Professor Ben Read was quoted in a New York Times story about a suburb of Wuhan, China, that has been besieged by the coronavirus.
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The New Wealth Test for Immigrants Is Un-American
Catherine Ramirez, professor of Latin American and Latino studies, penned an op-ed for the New York Times about the new wealth test for immigrants.
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Hills security cameras reveal bounty of beastly visitors
Puma expert Chris Wilmers of environmental studies was featured in a Los Altos Town Crier article about the frequency with which mountain lions are being caught on home-security cameras.
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A Danville Ballot Measure Sparks Debate Over Open Space
Environmental Studies Professor Daniel Press was featured in a KQED Radio report about a ballot measure in Danville that has sparked debate over open space.
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4 myths about BDSM you need to stop believing, according to kink experts
Insider tapped Psychology Professor Phil Hammack for a story about dispelling myths about BDSM, or sexual behavior that involves consensual power play.
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For survivors of sexual assault, Kobe Bryant’s legacy is complicated
Savannah Shange, assistant professor of anthropology, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about the complicated legacy of Kobe Bryant, who was arrested and accused of rape in 2003.
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Jenny Reardon, a leading voice in the field of genomics, named a fellow of The Hastings Center
Santa Cruz Tech Beat picked up the news that Sociology Professor Jenny Reardon has been named a fellow of The Hastings Center.
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How parents can support the young activists in their lives
Jessica Taft, associate professor of Latin American and Latino studies, was featured in a Mashable column about how parents can support young activists in their lives.
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Grim And Hopeful Global Trends To Watch In 2020 (And Fold Into A Zine)
Jessica Taft of Latin American and Latino Studies was featured in an NPR story about global trends to watch in 2020, speaking about the rise and visibility of youth activism around the world.
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Why online grocery growth remains a retail mystery
Sociology Professor Chris Benner was interviewed by Modern Retail for a story about the pace of growth in online grocery shopping.