Perspectives

The combination of free speech and gun rights makes the growing problem of political violence much harder to solve, writes Gregory Magarian.

Sean Savoie, in the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences, explores the surprising ways that lighting design shapes our well-being and daily life.

American politics have reached a point where a radical solution may be needed. It’s worth thinking about, anyway, writes Stephen Legomsky.

If pharmacists wish to regulate themselves, history makes clear they need to define what it means to act in the public interest and ensure that other pharmacists comply. If not, the state has proved more than willing to step in and do the job for them. They may not like the results, writes Elizabeth Chiarello.

Cal Halvorsen and Nancy Morrow-Howell, at the Brown School, co-write an article about the benefits of a federal program aimed at assisting older Americans who left the labor force sooner than they planned to find new opportunities.

At a minimum, the authors of the MAHA report should be held to the same standards of scientific integrity that we require from public health students, write Amy Eyler, Jenine Harris and Kimberly Johnson.

A new edition of the leading textbook on public health practice, “Evidence-Based Public Health,” has been released. Two faculty members at the WashU School of Public Health are co-authors: Ross Brownson and Stephanie Mazzucca-Ragan.

Ryan Burge discusses the state of religion in America following the death of Charlie Kirk.

Mary-Kourtney Weck, a project coordinator at Olin Business School’s Graduate Programs office, talks about how she works to create a welcoming environment for students, staff and faculty in Human Resources’ staff spotlight.

Anthony J. Azama, director of WashU Athletics, takes part in a podcast episode to look back on one of the greatest years in Bears sports history, which saw two teams win national championships.