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Utah

Chapter Spotlight: For Utah SSN, a Deep and Fast-Paced Dive into Policy

“We had an idea of some of the bills that were going to come up. We wanted to figure out how to get people prepared to engage in a way that might be...
Abortion pill

3 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Abortion Medication Access

In coming days, a federal judge in Texas will be deciding on whether to outlaw an abortion pill, which could have far-reaching consequences for the...
waste water

Member Spotlight: Two Different Perspectives, One Impactful OpEd

What do a sociologist and an engineer have in common? For professors Michael Haedicke and Jean MacRae , who study environmental pollutants from...
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...
Connecticut

Chapter Spotlight: Connecticut SSN Starts Column in Local News Outlet

“The Connecticut Mirror focuses sharply on state politics and public policy, and runs a popular public forum that lets non-journalists address timely...
Supreme Court

Experts Available for Timely Analysis on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Decision

A leaked draft opinion suggests that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks. For reporters writing about what this...
COVID vaccine

2 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on COVID Aid Package

A few weeks ago, Senate negotiators reached agreement on a 10 billion dollar COVID aid package, but Republican Senators stopped the bipartisan bill...
Florida

Chapter Spotlight: Florida SSN Runs Workshops with Local Policy and Media Experts

"As a state legislator and a doctoral student at UCF, I know there are disconnects between research and policy making; it's great to have the...