Perspectives

Daniel Epps, of the School of Law, writes in an op-ed published in The Washington Post that former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was part of a growing trend of police seeking to have judges decide their cases rather than juries — and what that means for the justice system.

Jason Purnell, of the Brown School, writes an op-ed published on the CNN website about a judge’s decision finding a police officer not guilty in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith; Purnell’s involvement in the peaceful protests that followed; and the larger underlying issues. His op-ed also is featured on WashU Perspectives.

Joanna Dee Das, of Arts & Sciences, discusses her recently published book, “Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora,” offering insights about the dancer and activist, in a podcast on the New Books Networks website.

Danielle D’Onfro, lecturer in the School of Law, writes an op-ed in The Washington Post about what should change in the wake of the data breach at credit reporting agency Equifax.

Historian Peter Kastor, of Arts & Sciences, writes in a commentary in Fortune that Barack Obama is speaking out and may be transforming the post-presidency in ways no less profound than Donald Trump’s efforts to change the presidency.

Jason Purnell, of the Brown School, writes in The Huffington Post that remedying racial disparities will require widespread efforts inside and outside the doctor’s office.

First Amendment scholar John Inazu, of the School of Law, takes part in a “Constitution Daily” podcast discussing the right to freedom of assembly in light of recent events in Charlottesville, Va.

Mark Smith, director of the university’s Career Center, offers advice to students about preparing for job interviews and networking in his video blog “Between You and Me.”

William Lowry, of Arts & Sciences, writes a review in Science of “Grand Canyon for Sale,” calling the book a wake-up call for anyone who cares about public lands, especially the U.S. national parks. The review is featured on a new website, WashU Perspectives, which highlights our faculty’s thought leadership.

Mary Politi, of the School of Medicine, writes for The Conversation about ways for medical professionals to better understand and respond to parents’ reluctance to vaccinate their children.