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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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5 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on SCOTUS Mississippi Abortion Case

On December 1st, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments against a Mississippi law that bans nearly all abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy and...
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...
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5 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on SCOTUS Texas Abortion Case

On November 1st, the Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Texas law SB8. This new law went into effect in Texas in September, banning abortion...
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Chapter Spotlight: Utah SSN Informs Reproductive Health Policy

“There was more discussion about reproductive health than ever before. Proactive policies took up a lot of space rather than just restrictive policies...