Social Sciences
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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.
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Suicides Increase in California Prisons
KCBS Radio tapped Psychology Professor Craig Haney for comment about the growing number of suicides inside California prisons and the quality of mental health care provided to inmates.
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Trees of Knowledge
Andrew Mathews of anthropology was quoted in a Slate article about trees and their adaptability in the face of weather and climate change.