About the chapter
Bay Area SSN was launched in 2010, bringing together an engaged, interdisciplinary group of scholars from across the region. Drawing on the research of local participants, SSN members from other regions, and invited guests, we seek to contribute to more effective public policy and enhanced citizen engagement. Among particular areas of interest are poverty and inequality, immigration, and the quality of governance at the local, state and national level.
Leaders
Members
University of California, San Francisco
University of Pennsylvania
University of California, Berkeley
Latest Contributions
How Community Health Workers Help Address the Social Determinants of Health
Key Findings Brief,
How to Increase Housing Development While Maintaining Local Control
Key Findings Brief,
Latest in the News
"Investigations Usually Hurt a President’s Public Reputation – But Trump Isn’t Usual," Eric Schickler (with ), The Conversation, October 8, 2019.
David Vogel quoted on California's options to keep high emissions standards by Adam Beam and Michael Biesecker, "California Promises Fight to Keep Auto Emission Authority" Associated Press, September 19, 2019.
Adam Bonica's research on political shifts among wealthiest individuals discussed by , "The Changing Shape of the Parties Is Changing Where They Get Their Money," The New York Times, September 18, 2019.
Carole Joffe quoted on laws and litigation regarding doctors' speech by Mara Gordon, "Doctors Say Federal Rules on Discussing Abortions Inhibit Relationships with Patients" NPR, September 9, 2019.
Dilara Yarbrough's research on policies that negatively effect homeless in San Francisco discussed by , "Study: City’s Anti-Homelessness Laws Perpetuate Poverty," NTD, August 21, 2019.