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Chapter Spotlight: New Jersey-Philadelphia SSN Organizes Policy Shark Tank

“The Policy Shark Tank was an amazing experience for our staff, exposing them to bold, leading edge policy ideas.” - Kari Osmond, Chief of Staff to...
Wisconsin

Chapter Spotlight: Wisconsin SSN Event Focuses on Issues Affecting the Black Community

“ Our office finds the Scholars Strategy Network to be a valuable resource and we are really looking forward to strengthening our connection with the...
Baltimore, MD

New Member Spotlight: Johnny Rice II on Protecting Violence Interrupters

SSN is launching an initiative to highlight new members of the network and showcase their research. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on new SSN...
District Court House

SSN Members Engage the Judiciary

Beyond connecting directly with legislators, one crucial way to inform policy is via the judiciary. Over the last few months, two SSN members have...
Afghanistan and United States

Experts Available: Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan and Developing Refugee Crisis

As the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan continues to dominate news headlines, lots of questions are being asked: to what degree is the United States...
Congress

Experts Available: Tech Industry Antitrust Bills

This week, the House Judiciary Committee advanced six antitrust bills aimed at curbing the power and influence of the biggest tech companies in the...
Supreme Court

Experts Available on 2021 Supreme Court Decisions: LGBTQ rights, voting, ACA, FBI Surveillance

This month, the United States Supreme Court will release decisions on a number of consequential cases. From LGBTQ rights in Fulton v. City of...
New York

Scholar's Research Proves Critical in Push for NY Millionaires Tax

Earlier this month, New York State legislators followed New Jersey by increasing income taxes on New York City's millionaires. The new law will...
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Experts Available: House Immigration Bills on Dreamers and Farmworkers

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on two immigration bills: the American Dream and Promise Act (regarding Dreamers) and the Farm...
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Experts available: House Vote on Universal Background Checks

This week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on two bills regarding gun control that would create a universal background checks system...