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This could get ugly. Just how ugly will be determined by the quality of election administration and the rhetoric of political leaders, writes Steven Smith about the upcoming presidential election.

Gregory Magarian, professor of law

Steven Smith, the Kate M. Gregg Distinguished Professor of Social Science

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin reflects on his blog about this unprecedented season of life while remaining hopeful and grateful because of the strength of the Washington University community.

Healing starts with seeing these monuments as sites where both visible and invisible harms are actively perpetuated. If harm reduction and accountability are the goal, the statues should be removed immediately. This ought not be up for debate, writes Chelsey Carter.

Christine Ekenga, assistant professor, Brown School

Julio D’Arcy, assistant professor of chemistry

Caitlyn Collins, assistant professor of sociology

Michael Avidan, MD, the Dr. Seymour and Rose T. Brown Professor and head of the Department of Anesthesiology; and Mary Politi, professor of surgery

In a time of quarantine – when comparisons often involve who has the best version of being alone – dwelling with envy can open our eyes to ourselves and the world, writes Jessica Rosenfeld.