Features

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...
US Congress Building

Experts Available: Democrats' $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package

This week, Democrats unveiled the details of their $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. As it stands, this massive package includes many of the Biden...
New Mexico

Tax Day Feature: New Mexico SSN Helps Families Recover Tax Credits

It's Tax Day 2021. And just like every year, the Earned Income Tax Credit will help low- and moderate-income families across the country keep more of...
WhiteHouse

Experts Available: Biden's American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan

With the COVID-19 relieve bill behind him, Biden is moving forward with two bold proposals to reshape the American economy. The first proposal, the...
Statue of Liberty

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...
Senate chamber

Experts Available: Violence Against Women Act

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For reporters covering this bill, the...
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Member Spotlight: U.S. Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission

This week, we're spotlighting the U.S. Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission (H.Con.Res.100) - a resolution drafted and written by SSN...