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Voting in a Pandemic: Wisconsin Primary Explained by Experts

This week, Wisconsin became the first state to hold a major election with in-person voting since stay-at-home orders were widely instituted due to...
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Democracy in a Pandemic: Voting and the Census During COVID-19 Explained by Experts

With the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact being felt in every area of American life, it is more important than ever to provide rigorous research to inform...
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Expert Available: DOJ and Apple standoff on unlocking iPhone

The Department of Justice is once again asking Apple to unlock an iPhone related to a mass shooting. If you're looking for an expert opinion on the...
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Experts Available: Restoring Voting Rights to People with Felony Convictions

This week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order restoring voting rights to people who have been convicted of past felonies. This...
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Securing Fair Elections Report and Resources

Today, the Scholars Strategy Network is releasing a major report, Securing Fair Elections: Challenges to Voting in the United States and Georgia...
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2020 Presidential Candidate Debates: Issues Explained by Experts

With the debates on June 26th and 27th, the 2020 presidential election officially enters a new stage. As you prepare for your coverage of the debates...
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Scholar Spotlight on Hahrie Han and Jamila Michener

This week's Scholar Spotlight highlights two distinguished researchers joining SSN’s Board of Directors: Hahrie Han , Professor of Political Science...
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How Election Reforms Spread

To improve American governance, an increasing number of civic leaders, philanthropists, and organizations have come to support ranked choice voting...
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Scholar Spotlight: Rachael Cobb

This week's scholar spotlight highlights Rachael Cobb, who hosted the Public Service Symposium at Suffolk University this week. This year's theme was...
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Experts Available: Violence Against Women Act

The House is scheduled to vote today on a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. And the bill contains a new provision that would increase...