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Will the Supreme Court Re-Ignite the Health Reform Wars?
With the Affordable Care Act working surprisingly well, conflicts have cooled a bit. But if the Supreme Court eliminates insurance subsidies for...
The Supreme Court Issues Historic Decisions
Late June brings decisions from the Supreme Court – and June 2015 will long be remembered for blockbuster pronouncements. Writing for the media or...
Outrage in U.S. Political Opinion Media
Mockery, fear, and personal attacks dominate blogs, television, and radio talk shows – especially on the right – making politics confusing and...
SSN’s 500th Member Focuses on the Roots of U.S. Urban Unrest
What do the continuing protests in Ferguson, Missouri have in common with the 1960s uprisings in many U.S. cities? Howard looks to history to explore...
No Longer Academic – A Family Tragedy Casts a Harsh Light on the U.S. Safety Net
Andrea Campbell learned indelible new lessons when a hit and run driver left her sister-in-law paralyzed. To carry on, a young couple that had no...
New Measures Reveal the True Impact of America's Anti-Poverty Programs
Once again, GOP Budget Chairman Paul Ryan is calling for huge cutbacks in U.S. anti-poverty programs he denounces as unsuccessful. But research using...
The Future of American Jobs
Better jobs and more productive workers are the key to a brighter future for the U.S. economy. In a series of compelling briefs, reports, and media...
Can Citizen Campaigns and Voluntary Standards Make Business Socially Responsible?
As public regulations are weakened, voluntary groups are attempting to police business. But their campaigns are dependent on media coverage and easily...
Paid Family Leave in California and the Future of U.S. Family Policy
Paid family leave helps families and businesses alike. An important new book dissects the accomplishments and limits of California's pioneering law...
Goaded by the Tea Party, Republicans Turn to Extortion
The Republican-led House of Representatives has shut down the federal government and threatens to push the U.S. into default – unless Democrats agree...