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Member Spotlight: Peter Jones Helps Change Alabama's System of Fines and Fees
“I don't think we could have gotten the bill over the finish line without [Jones’s] contribution.” - Leah Nelson, Research Director at Alabama...
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...
Scholar Spotlight: Alexander Hertel-Fernandez
We elect state legislators to craft bills for us, but three large conservative groups have a huge influence in shaping - and even writing - these laws...
Scholar Spotlight: Heath Brown
This week's Scholar Spotlight is Heath Brown, who hosted a Birthright Citizenship discussion at the Tenement Museum last month. This NYC Chapter event...
Scholar Spotlight: Nathan Jensen and Margaret O'Mara
Amazon announced its plans for HQ2, splitting its second headquarters between New York City and Arlington, Virginia. Dozens of cities offered billions...
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...
How Young Immigrants, Communities, and States Benefit from President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
The Obama administration has instituted limited benefits for undocumented youth brought to this country as children – but legal battles in Texas have...