Perspectives

R. Marie Griffith, director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, writes an essay in Politico about the #MeToo movement to stand against sexual assault and harassment, arguing its effectiveness may be blunted by partisan fighting.

Lauren Duhl, an undergraduate in Arts & Sciences, writes on the Institute for Public Health blog about the ever-increasing dangers of distracted driving and what people can do to change drivers’ habits.

Mark Rank, of the Brown School, writes an op-ed in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about social safety net programs in the United States, arguing politicians often misrepresent who uses welfare and don’t appreciate poverty’s broad economic and social harm.

Patrick Rishe, director of Olin’s Sports Business Program, writes in Forbes about the increasing role of analytics in sports beyond the playing field — in particular, to assess how much corporate sponsorships are worth.

Hannah Greenhouse, a senior in Arts & Sciences, writes in The Ampersand reflecting on her experience attending the recent international climate change conference in Germany, including lessons learned about how individuals can make a difference.

Sociologist Adia Harvey Wingfield, of Arts & Sciences, writes in Slate that her research finds black men would be particularly suited to pursuing careers in nursing, a job in high demand, yet few are.

Mary Politi, of the School of Medicine, writes on the Gateway Region YMCA blog about factors people should weigh in choosing a health insurance plan, just as people nationwide are enrolling in health insurance exchanges.

Bob Hansman, of the Sam Fox School, discusses his recently published book, “Pruitt-Igoe,” in an audio interview with St. Louis Magazine. The book collects the stories of those who lived in the infamous public housing project in St. Louis.

Aaron Bobick, dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, writes in an op-ed on the Fox News website that educators must get better at teaching computer science to all students, starting in elementary school, to help them succeed.

Edward McPherson, of Arts & Sciences, takes a look at American life in different cities in his book “The History of the Future.” McPherson discusses his work in a Q&A with University Libraries, ahead of a book talk at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Olin Library.