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A Tribute to Dave Robertson

The Scholars Strategy Network has lost one of its brightest stars: David Robertson, a distinguished scholar of American politics and co-founder of the...
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Economists Letter Helped Push for New Jersey Millionaires Tax

We are excited to share recent news of how SSN is connecting researchers with policy. As states manage the economic impact of COVID-19, many have...
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Farewell to Avi Green

Dear SSN Community, I write to share the news that Avi Green has decided to leave his position as SSN’s Executive Director after seven years of...
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SSN Releases 2019 Annual Report

In 2019, the Scholars Strategy Network succeeded in informing policy across the states, improving life for thousands of Americans. That is why I am...
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SSN Members Provide Guidance for Schools in the Wake of COVID-19

In early June 2020, the Trauma Responsive Educational Practices (TREP) Project , led by University of Chicago Associate Professor Micere Keels, put on...
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Forum on San Diego's Future: San Diego SSN Members Share their Recommendations

Eight members of San Diego SSN wrote the memos to provide research-based resources on issues being discussed by candidates for city and county office...
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SSN in the Trump GOP Era

President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress have set out to take national debates and policy in abrupt new directions. Scholars have...
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SSN Scholars Report Findings on Paid Family Leave from Research Supported by the U.S. Department of Labor

The Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor supports research and analyses to inform the development and implementation of state-level programs...
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No Jargon Mini-Series on Why Candidates Fail to Represent U.S. Diversity

With the 2018 elections coming up, it makes sense to ask who runs for office and why. In this archive No Jargon mini-series, three SSN scholars...
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The Rise and Polarizing Impact of Donald Trump

As the Republican Party officially nominates reality TV star and real estate mogul Donald Trump for president, Americans are polarized in reactions to...