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Maine Capitol

New Member Spotlight: Winifred Tate Advocates for Drug Policy Reform

“The need for expanding the Good Samaritan law is urgent. To stem this grim tide of death, we must do more, and we must empower everyone, especially...
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5 Experts Available for Analysis of Gun Control Following Texas Mass Shooting

In light of this week's horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, gun control legislation is once again being debated. For reporters...
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4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Buffalo Mass Shooting

For reporters covering this weekend's horrific mass shooting in Buffalo, the following experts are available to provide commentary, context, and...
Congress

SSN Member Spotlight: Jamila Michener on Addressing Racial Inequities

“ Access to high quality, affordable health care offered to all, in ways that convey dignity and respect, has great potential to amplify the voices of...
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New Member Spotlight: Michael Kraus on Talking about Racism in America

“ Real progress toward racial equity in the United States must be based in an American public with a more accurate conception of the complex and...
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Statement on University Obligations to Support Freedom of Discussion, Research, and Teaching

Freedom of research, responsible teaching, and civic engagement based on frank discussion are principles that all civically committed academics should...
Supreme Court

4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Supreme Court Nominee

Senate confirmation hearings begin today for President Biden’s first Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. For reporters covering this...
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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...
senate

2 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

This week, a bipartisan group of senators reached a deal to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For reporters covering this bill, the...