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Bringing together scholars from the many universities and public policy institutions in the New York City metropolitan area, New York City SSN addresses a variety of public policy issues, particularly in the areas of work and family, economic inequality, and labor rights. Members contribute meaningful research to better align the work-family and reproductive rights constituencies, and organize around the money in politics debate.
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City University of New York
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City University of New York
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Economists' Letter on Recovery Policy
White Paper,
Coordinate Policy Areas and Create Dynamic Datasets
Policy Recommendation,
Latest in the News
Interview on Book and Views on the Challenges Facing Older Low-Wage Workers Post-COVID Mary Gatta, Market Watch, December 31, 2020.
Mimi Abramovitz quoted by Allan Barsky, "Ethics Alive! Elections in Light of Social Work Values" The New Social Workwer, 2020.
"Social Work Agencies: Adopt the Business Model at Your Peril," Mimi Abramovitz (with ), The New Social Worker, 2020.
"Voting Is Social Work: Voter Empowerment and the National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign," Mimi Abramovitz (with ), The New Social Worker, 2018.
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