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Outrage in U.S. Political Opinion Media

Mockery, fear, and personal attacks dominate blogs, television, and radio talk shows – especially on the right – making politics confusing and...
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SSN’s 500th Member Focuses on the Roots of U.S. Urban Unrest

What do the continuing protests in Ferguson, Missouri have in common with the 1960s uprisings in many U.S. cities? Howard looks to history to explore...
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SSN Forum on the November 2014 Election

Moving beyond horse-race coverage, five SSN experts – Sheldon Goldman of the University of Massachusetts, Jacob S. Hacker of Yale University, Laurie L...
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No Longer Academic – A Family Tragedy Casts a Harsh Light on the U.S. Safety Net

Andrea Campbell learned indelible new lessons when a hit and run driver left her sister-in-law paralyzed. To carry on, a young couple that had no...
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SSN Forum on Support for America's Working Women

America’s women workers are vital contributors to the national economy – and to family budgets. But most struggle with inadequate pay, unpredictable...
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SSN Forum on the Immigration Impasse

Immigration reform is supported by businesses, churches, and most voters. In 2013 the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan reforms, but the GOP-led House has...
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SSN Forum on the Future of the Republican Party

Almost weekly, pundits intone last rites for the Tea Party. But GOP officeholders have bolted far right on almost every issue. And primary election...
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Philanthropy in a Time of Polarization

Foundations have tried to remain above the partisan fray, but growing political polarization renders old approaches ineffective. As SSN member Steven...
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New Measures Reveal the True Impact of America's Anti-Poverty Programs

Once again, GOP Budget Chairman Paul Ryan is calling for huge cutbacks in U.S. anti-poverty programs he denounces as unsuccessful. But research using...
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The Future of American Jobs

Better jobs and more productive workers are the key to a brighter future for the U.S. economy. In a series of compelling briefs, reports, and media...