OpinionMay 26, 2025
The Applause for Jaws despite Flaws
Fifty years ago the movie Jaws scared beachgoers and demonized sharks. Now, however, the public is evolving a better understanding
Stories by Chris Pepin-Neff
Chris Pepin-Neff (they/them) is an associate professor of public policy at the University of Sydney in Australia. They are author of Flaws: Shark Bites and Emotional Public Policymaking and LGBTQ Lobbying in the United States. They hold a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Sydney.
OpinionMay 19, 2023
Anti-Trans Moral Panics Endanger All Young People
Moral panics aimed against trans people are both attacks on that community and part of a broader strategy to control youth across the U.S.