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race

Election Experts Available: Race and Politics

For journalists looking for expert sources to comment on issues of race and ethnicity in the midterm elections, these scholars are available to...
justice

Scholar Spotlight: Katherine Beckett

Katherine Beckett is this week's scholar spotlight for her impactful research on racial bias in capital punishment. Washington just ruled that the...
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Announcing the Legacies Project: Learning from Historically Black Colleges and Universities

For too long, higher education and other American institutions have excluded minority groups from full participation in U.S. society. Early Civil...
SCOTUS

Expert Avail: Kavanaugh Hearings

As you prepare to cover the Brett Kavanaugh hearings today, these scholars are responsive and available to give expert commentary: Meg Mott...
reproductive

Scholar Spotlight: Kate Coleman-Minahan

This week, we're spotlighting Kate Coleman-Minahan, whose research on reproductive rights for adolescents has garnered attention. In 37 states...
DACA

Scholar Spotlight: Tom K. Wong

This week, we highlight Tom K. Wong, who worked with civic organizations UnitedWeDream, Center for American Progress, and the National Immigration Law...
police cars

Scholar Spotlight: Hedwig Lee

Continuing our research highlight from last week, this week's Scholar Spotlight is Hedwig Lee, whose research contributed to a new study on police...
education

Scholar Spotlight: Natasha Warikoo

This week, our Scholar Spotlight highlights Natasha, who co-wrote a powerful op-ed in the New York Times about the admissions processes of top...
Race

Scholar Spotlight: Lessie Branch

We've had some great additions to the SSN team recently - so today's Scholar Spotlight highlights Lessie Branch, an expert on Black optimism and...
Supreme Court

Experts Available: NIFLA v. Becerra

For journalists looking for expert sources on the Supreme Court's ruling in NIFLA v. Becerra , these scholars are available to comment: Professor...