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Massachusetts Ballot Question 2: Explained by the Experts

The 2020 election is quickly approaching, and in some cases voters have already cast their ballots. Not only are voters selecting their preferred...
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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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Voting in a Pandemic: Wisconsin Primary Explained by Experts

This week, Wisconsin became the first state to hold a major election with in-person voting since stay-at-home orders were widely instituted due to...
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Democracy in a Pandemic: Voting and the Census During COVID-19 Explained by Experts

With the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact being felt in every area of American life, it is more important than ever to provide rigorous research to inform...
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School Closings: Public Health Response to COVID-19 Explained by Experts

With the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact being felt in every area of American life, it is more important than ever to provide rigorous research to inform...
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The COVID-19 Crisis Explained by Experts

With the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact being felt in every area of American life, it is more important than ever to provide rigorous research to inform...
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Experts Available: Medicaid Block Grants Plan

On Thursday, January 29th, the Trump administration will roll out a new plan that allows states to convert some of their Medicaid funding into block...
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Experts Available: Restoring Voting Rights to People with Felony Convictions

This week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order restoring voting rights to people who have been convicted of past felonies. This...
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Securing Fair Elections Report and Resources

Today, the Scholars Strategy Network is releasing a major report, Securing Fair Elections: Challenges to Voting in the United States and Georgia...
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Scholar Spotlight: Amy Blackstone

More people than ever are opting to forgo parenthood, discussing their choice openly despite lingering societal taboo. This week’s Scholar Spotlight...