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Julia Sass Rubin Challenges New Jersey's County Line

In New Jersey politics, one powerful force has long held significant influence: the county line primary ballot and those who control it. Professor...
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New Member Spotlight: L.J. McElravy Advocates for Compromise in Nebraska

SSN is excited to welcome L.J. McElravy, an associate professor of leadership at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, as the 1900th member to join the...
Connecticut Capitol

Chapter Spotlight: Connecticut SSN Brings Researchers and Policymakers Into the Same Room

It was an honor to participate in this first-of-its-kind conference, and I’m looking forward to seeing the results.” - Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant...
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New Member Spotlight: Tejas Narechania Advocates for Tech Governance Through Public Comments

“I think public comment opportunities are a really good way to try to highlight the work that you’ve done, bring it to a larger audience, and...
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Chapter Spotlight: New Jersey-Philadelphia SSN Organizes Policy Shark Tank

“The Policy Shark Tank was an amazing experience for our staff, exposing them to bold, leading edge policy ideas.” - Kari Osmond, Chief of Staff to...
Congress

Experts Available: Tech Industry Antitrust Bills

This week, the House Judiciary Committee advanced six antitrust bills aimed at curbing the power and influence of the biggest tech companies in the...
Supreme Court

Experts Available on 2021 Supreme Court Decisions: LGBTQ rights, voting, ACA, FBI Surveillance

This month, the United States Supreme Court will release decisions on a number of consequential cases. From LGBTQ rights in Fulton v. City of...
New York

Scholar's Research Proves Critical in Push for NY Millionaires Tax

Earlier this month, New York State legislators followed New Jersey by increasing income taxes on New York City's millionaires. The new law will...
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Experts available: House Vote on Universal Background Checks

This week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on two bills regarding gun control that would create a universal background checks system...
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Experts Available: For the People Act and SCOTUS Voting Rights Cases

This week, voting rights in America hang in the balance. In the House, representatives will consider the For the People Act (H.R. 1) , which would...