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Marijuana

4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Marijuana Pardon

Today President Biden announced that he is pardoning all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. For reporters covering what many consider to...
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4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Marriage Equality Bill

The Senate is expected to vote next week on legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriage, but it’s unclear if the bill will receive enough...
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New Member Spotlight: Jamie Abrams Shares Personal Story to Spotlight Healthcare in a Post-Roe World

“ In the aftermath of Roe’s being overturned, supporters of the move want to pretend that abortion access can be surgically extracted from women’s...
College campus

New Member Spotlight: Lara Perez-Felkner Tackles Inequality in STEM Education

“In order to best support STEM students, and especially, to help underserved students thrive in these programs and open the door for high-paying...
SCOTUS

4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Overturn

Many fear that today's historic overturn of Roe v. Wade will have far-reaching consequences for marginalized groups, such as communities of color. For...
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...
gun policy

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...