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Expert Available: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

Jan 15, 2025 | newswise.com | George Washington

Expert Available: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. day - a day to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring call for racial justice and economic equity. Dr. King not only fought for civil rights but he worked to create pathways to economic opportunity for all but the fight against systemic inequalities remains. Through her leadership at GW’s new Equity Institute, Ellis is pioneering initiatives that engage interdisciplinary research, community-driven...
Expert Available: Wildfires Trigger Baseless Claims Blaming DEI and “Wokeism” for L.A. Devastation | Newswise

Jan 15, 2025 | newswise.com | George Washington

Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on misinformation surrounding the wildfires and the impact of DEI attacks. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact the GW Media Relations team at [email protected]. Dr. Domonic A. Bearfield is a professor at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University.
Expert Available: More Schools are Banning Cellphones Following Mental Health Concerns

Jan 15, 2025 | newswise.com | George Washington

More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones. Last year, seven of the 20th largest school districts in the country banned cellphones during the school day due to concerns about student academic and mental health. Los Angeles, which is the second-largest school district in the country, recently voted in favor of the ban.
Expert Available: FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Baby Foods

Jan 14, 2025 | newswise.com | George Washington

Expert Available: FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Baby Foods The types of food includes jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal. The levels will be voluntary for food manufacturers but will allow the FDA to step in if foods exceed the levels. Leigh Frame is an associate professor of clinical research and leadership at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and co-director of the GW Resiliency and Well-being Center. She recently published a study looking into heavy metal...
The Mental Health Impact of Wildfires

Jan 10, 2025 | newswise.com | George Washington

Expert Pitch The Mental Health Impact of Wildfires As thousands of homes have been destroyed and the Palisades Fire continues to rage across Southern California, people will face not only the immediate physical devastation but also the lasting psychological toll on affected communities. With over 17,000 acres scorched, the human cost of this disaster goes far beyond the tangible destruction. Studies have shown that wildfires can have both short and long-term effects on mental health and...
Study reveals rising interest in permanent contraception after Roe v. Wade reversal

Jan 6, 2025 | medicalxpress.com | George Washington

A study from George Washington University found a significant increase in the number of U.S. young adults seeking permanent contraception, specifically tubal sterilization and vasectomy, following the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision which overturned Roe v. Wade. The study, "Tubal Sterilization And Vasectomy Increased Among US Young Adults After The Dobbs Supreme Court Decision," was published on January 6, 2025 in Health Affairs.
Post-Election Poll Study Reveals Deepening Distrus

Dec 11, 2024 | newswise.com | George Washington

WASHINGTON (December 11, 2024) — George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, in partnership with Schoen Cooperman Research, unveiled the findings from their U.S. Post-Election Trust in Government Study. The study, conducted just weeks after the 2024 presidential election, highlights growing concerns about public trust in government and its messaging.
George Washington University's Institute for | Newswise

Dec 4, 2024 | newswise.com | George Washington

WASHINGTON (December 4, 2024) – In a transformative collaboration, the George Washington University's Institute for Corporate Responsibility has partnered with Nigerian actress and humanitarian Stephanie Linus and her Extended Hands Foundation to launch the Maternal Health and Nutrition Initiative Africa (MaHNIA). This initiative is designed to address pressing maternal health and nutrition challenges in marginalized African communities, focusing on empowering women and improving health outcomes.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Tennessee’s B

Dec 4, 2024 | newswise.com | George Washington

Expert Pitch Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Today, The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The ban, which is also in place in 25 other Republican-lead states, prohibits transgender minors from puberty blockers, hormones and surgery. The George Washington University has experts available who can provide insight on this case. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact...
Lower OBGYN Supply in Abortion Ban States, Despite

Dec 2, 2024 | newswise.com | George Washington

Lower OBGYN Supply in Abortion Ban States, Despite Minimal State-Level Changes in the 2 Years Post-Dobbs Research Alert Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision in June 2022, emerging reports suggest that the obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) workforce is moving into states without abortion bans. Using a large national administrative database, we identified OBGYNs enrolling in new states from July 2017 through June 2024. We used...

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