Perspectives

As the lack of pharmacy access becomes an increasing problem, point-of-care dispensing is a lever for convenience, adherence and connection, writes Patrick Aguilar.

Neither Mom nor I were targeted for calamity, but it found us nevertheless. The universe is indifferent, and that is terrifying, and that is beautiful, writes Ian Bogost.

The legal fights unfolding today are serious and must be watched closely. But Trump is not focused on the courts. He is focused on politics – on how far he can go, and whether anyone will make him stop, writes Andrew Reeves.

To achieve the global goal of ending AIDS by 2030, it is imperative to address the structural drivers of intimate partner violence and HIV among adolescent girls and young women, write Josephine Nabayinda, Samuel Kizito, Fred Ssewamala and Mary McKay.

Sherry Banez-Muth, WashU Medicine’s chief nursing executive, explains her motivation and deep commitment to the university in Human Resources’ staff spotlight.

Trump has escalated attacks on other presidents. But he was not the first to criticize his successors or predecessors, writes Peter Kastor.

Without state government, E pluribus unum would take on a different meaning. No longer a union of states, this country would become, simply and more meaningfully, a union of its people. And a far more democratic union at that, writes Stephen Legomsky.

Economist Ismael Mourifié, in Arts & Sciences, explains in this Q&A his research into what guides women’s career choices and if real-world obstacles prevent their pursuit of lucrative careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

The future of St. Louis is being shaped in WashU laboratories today. By working together, we can ensure that the economic and social benefits of university research reach every corner of our region, creating a healthier and more prosperous future for all, writes Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Conor Clarke, at WashU Law, writes an op-ed in The Atlantic offering a legal analysis on why the Trump administration shouldn’t try to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status despite its ideological disagreements.