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Chapter Spotlight: Connecticut SSN Starts Column in Local News Outlet
“The Connecticut Mirror focuses sharply on state politics and public policy, and runs a popular public forum that lets non-journalists address timely...
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...
Chapter Spotlight: Maine SSN Builds Relationships with State and Local Policymakers
“SSN scholars can bring real stories from real Mainers and real Maine families…The things we are trying to decide—when we can talk about it in terms...
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...
Chapter Spotlight: Georgia SSN Collaborates with Civic Group to Fight Local Poverty
“Our focus is on policy research and network-building across the South, so we were excited to support these five scholars as they examine the...
Chapter Spotlight: Florida SSN Runs Workshops with Local Policy and Media Experts
"As a state legislator and a doctoral student at UCF, I know there are disconnects between research and policy making; it's great to have the...
New Member Spotlight: Harris Solomon Sheds Light on the COVID-19 Pandemic
“ The administration needs to send test kits and masks to every American household…mailing masks and test kits is not rocket science. It will save...
Chapter Spotlight: North Carolina SSN Focuses on Policy at the Local Level
“While there’s a lot published about how to formally advocate at a state or federal level, it’s not always as clear how to do that at a local level.”...
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...
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...