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Expert Spotlight: Atlanta Spa Shootings Anniversary

A year ago this Wednesday, a gunman killed eight people—most of them women of Asian descent—in a series of shootings across three Atlanta-area spas...
Georgia

Chapter Spotlight: Georgia SSN Collaborates with Civic Group to Fight Local Poverty

“Our focus is on policy research and network-building across the South, so we were excited to support these five scholars as they examine the...
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New Member Spotlight: Harris Solomon Sheds Light on the COVID-19 Pandemic

“ The administration needs to send test kits and masks to every American household…mailing masks and test kits is not rocket science. It will save...
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6 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on January 6th Anniversary

This week marks the one year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. With the January 6th Commission in full swing and a number of events...
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1 Expert Available for Timely Analysis on SCOTUS Religion Case

On December 8th, the Supreme Court is hearing Carson v. Makin , which concerns whether or not religious institutions should benefit from state funding...
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New Member Spotlight: Sarah Verbiest Advocates for Medicaid Extension

For this new member spotlight, we’re excited to highlight Dr. Sarah Verbiest and her successful work to help advocate for the extension of Medicaid...
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...
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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...
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SSN Members Inform Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Law

In preparation for the 2021 Colorado State legislative session, Pinky Reinsch from The Impact Project and Adam Fox, Deputy Director of the Colorado...