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Julia Sass Rubin Challenges New Jersey's County Line
In New Jersey politics, one powerful force has long held significant influence: the county line primary ballot and those who control it. Professor...
New Member Spotlight: L.J. McElravy Advocates for Compromise in Nebraska
SSN is excited to welcome L.J. McElravy, an associate professor of leadership at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, as the 1900th member to join the...
Chapter Spotlight: Connecticut SSN Brings Researchers and Policymakers Into the Same Room
It was an honor to participate in this first-of-its-kind conference, and I’m looking forward to seeing the results.” - Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant...
New Member Spotlight: Tejas Narechania Advocates for Tech Governance Through Public Comments
“I think public comment opportunities are a really good way to try to highlight the work that you’ve done, bring it to a larger audience, and...
Chapter Spotlight: San Diego SSN Collaborates with Civic Organizations in Their City
“As advocates, we decided that working directly with academics to help engage in the design of experiments, as well as the dissemination of critical...
Member Spotlight: Zoltan Hajnal’s Years-Long Push for On-Cycle Elections
“The easiest, most politically viable, and most effective way to expand turnout and make local democracy more representative is to shift the timing of...
4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Marriage Equality Bill
Yesterday the Senate advanced legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriage, also known as the Respect for Marriage Act. The bill is on track to...
Chapter Spotlight: Confluence SSN Highlights State Election Changes
“Election rules keep changing. So there's always new things to try and explain to people,” David Kimball, Confluence SSN co-leader As voters all...
4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Cases
On Monday the Supreme Court will be hearing arguments for two cases that both challenge race-conscious admission policies at universities. For...
Local Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Key Midterm Races
With the midterm elections around the corner, local university-based experts are available to offer political commentary and analysis on elections in...