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Connecting you with America’s top scholars to improve policy and strengthen democracy. Scholars' views are their own. Learn more at https://scholars.org/.

Graphic announcing a new SSN member, Valeria Dominguez. It features a headshot of Dominguez on the right. Text on the left reads: “New SSN Member” and “Valeria Dominguez, Postdoctoral Researcher, UCLA.” A banner at the bottom lists her expertise: “Education, Colleges & Universities, Governance.” The background uses layered purple and maroon geometric shapes.
“Domestic violence by police officers is not rare, and the way we address it has made the problem harder to solve. A survivor-centered approach can shift that trajectory.”
“The ability to carry a pregnancy safely and affordably depends on the structures that all of us live inside. Families and pregnant people don't operate in a vacuum. They're connected to the whole social ecosystem. Pregnancy is personal, but the impact is shared.”
Scholars Strategy Network graphic titled "Experts Available: Bipartisan Housing Bill" featuring headshots of four scholars — Prentiss Dantzler (University of Toronto), Patricia Lewis (Sacred Heart University), Stan Oklobdzija (UC Riverside), and Valerie Stahl (San Diego State) — set against a background photo of a building under construction.
"Maine is a citizen legislature, and the relationships our members have with those citizen legislators are critical to our mission of supporting evidence-based policy in Maine." - Jordan LaBouff Co-Leader, Maine SSN University of Maine
“Climate adaptation policy must shift from property-based, reactive compensation toward a proactive, community-focused planning.”
“When women are able to access primary care, families and communities benefit, which reduces avoidable downstream healthcare costs.”
Quote card featuring a headshot of Mark Schmitt and the quote: "The individual scholars and state chapters organized by SSN will help ensure that the next generation of governance draws on what they have learned from careful research and imaginative thinking about what works.
Graphic announcing a new SSN member, Basak Kus. It features a headshot of Basak Kus. Text on the left reads: “New SSN Member” and “Basak Kus, Professor of Government, Wesleyan University.” A banner at the bottom lists her expertise: “Economy.” The background uses layered blue and green geometric shapes.
“It is an attempt to, at best, stick the United States federal government's head in the sand with regard to climate change. But worse, to make it more difficult for other regulatory agencies to engage in any kind of action that addresses concerns or harms that might come from climate change.”
“It is essential that California take action to ensure eligible Californians do not lose access to Medicaid due to paperwork burdens or administrative delays.”
“University leaders have a critical role to play in ensuring that discussions about diversity are grounded in evidence, historical context, and the needs of students and campus communities.”
Quote card. Quote from member spotlight interview with Miranda Yaver is "Running into health issues all too often in America means running into insurance issues." Quote is attributed to Miranda Yaver, University of Pittsburgh. A circular headshot of Yaver is included.
Quote from policy brief: "Supporting community-building among survivors can help them heal and organize.” The quote is followed by a headshot of the author, Deanna Marie Giraldi, their name, and their affiliation, University of Oxford. The background is a darkened image of a person typing on their laptop.
“I write specifically about racial ethnic diversity or economic diversity, and it's actually very important to distinguish between the two because policies that facilitate economic diversity don't always result in greater racial ethnic diversity.”
Event social card for "Understanding and Countering Public Health Mis/Disinformation," featuring speakers Adam Berinsky and Liz Hamel, scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th, 12–1:30 PM ET.
Policy brief quote card with quote "To make tribal consultation meaningful, governments must move beyond symbolic outreach and adopt reforms that give consultation real force.” Below quote is a headshot of Kerri J. Malloy along with his name and institution, San José State University. Background is a darkened image of Cherokee, North Carolina.
Quote card with quote from Mingo's policy brief: “Use of corporal punishment by parents and schools continues despite evidence that it is both harmful and ineffective.” Below that is a headshot of Mingo with their affiliation, University of Notre Dame. The background is a darkened image of a classroom.
"New SSN Member" graphic. On the right is a headshot of Claire Dunning in a curved square. On the left is Dunning's name, Claire Dunning, title, Associate Professor of Public Policy and History, and affiliation, University of Maryland, as well as Dunning's expertise, Inequality, Governance, and Housing.
“Understanding the history of gender in the workplace can inform future policy and collective action to improve gender inclusivity.” - Maria J. D'Agostino, Nicole Marie Elias, Meghan Scarlott of Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector
Quote card that reads "I try to humanize policy problems" - Miranda Yaver, University of Pittsburgh with a headshot of Yaver
Promotional graphic from the Scholars Strategy Network featuring two experts available for comment on the SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Hearing: Ming Hsu Chen, Professor of Law and Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair at University of California College of Law, San Francisco; and Caitlin Patler, Associate Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy. The Supreme Court building is shown in the background.
A dark red rectangular graphic labeled "Policy Brief" in the upper left. The main text reads: "The findings suggest that advocates, organizers, and scholars must embrace innovative strategies—like deep canvassing and testing out various ways to combine race- and class-based appeals—that engage these topics directly, rather than avoiding them." Below the quote is a circular headshot of author Kristen Brock-Petroshius. Next to headshot is her written name, along with affiliation, Stony Brook University. The Scholars Strategy Network logo and website URL (www.scholars.org) appear in the lower right corner.
Quote card for brief that reads "When basic needs are not met, students are unable to engage in postsecondary education, enter career pathways, continue their personal and professional development, and ultimately achieve economic stability." Circular headshot of author, Monique Anair, author name, and affiliation name, Sante Fe Community College, included below the quote card. SSN logo on bottom right. Background is a darkened image of students with diplomas
quote card with quote "Due to their political exclusion, U.S. noncitizens as a group have worse outcomes than citizens on nearly every indicator of well-being, including income, wealth, and education" featured in the center. On top left is a "policy brief" tag. After quote is a photo of the author, Ron Hayduk, his name, and affiliation, San Francisco State University. SSN logo appears on the bottom right. The background is of a blurred and darkened image of U.S. voting booths.
A graphic with a dark speech bubble on a teal and green geometric background. Text reads: Scholars Strategy Network. SSN is hiring... Part-Time Trainings Intern/Fellow. $17-$20/hr. For more information, visit www.scholars.org/careers
Policy brief graphic from Scholars Strategy Network featuring a quote by William Agnew of Carnegie Mellon University: "There is an urgent need for policy on AI and mental health to mitigate harms without stifling innovation." Background shows a person typing on a laptop.
A teal-colored square graphic for the No Jargon podcast from the Scholars Strategy Network. At the top, text reads 'Episode 294: What Did We Learn From Covid?' with a microphone icon and green audio waveform graphic. A large pull quote states: 'What can we learn from that time? Very sadly, I'd say we learned a lot about the limits of global solidarity, but also the lack of solidarity in the U.S.' Below the quote is a circular headshot of a smiling man with glasses, identified as Joseph Harris from Boston University. The No Jargon logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A promo graphic for an upcoming event. Scholars Strategy logo appears on the top left. Logo is followed by the title of the event, "Using Your Book as a Platform for Public Engagement." Next is the date, "Thursday, March 19th at 2pm ET. Date if followed by a headshot of the speaker, Jose Soss, along with his name and information "Professor at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities & co-author of recently publish book, Legal Plunder: The Predatory Dimensions of Criminal Justice." To the right is a screenshot of the front cover of Soss' book, "Legal Plunder." The background is a soft peach color and the graphic is accented with orange colors.
Quote card with "policy brief" small header and quote "Increasing political participation among disengaged, disadvantaged people requires a sustained effort across multiple election cycles to close the distance between professional politics and everyday people." underneath quote is an image of Daniel Laurison, the author of the brief, with his name and institution, Swarthmore College, to the right. The Scholars Strategy Network logo appears on the bottom right of the card. The background has a darkened photo of voting booths.
Policy brief graphic from the Scholars Strategy Network featuring a quote by Kevin Wozniak of Maynooth University: "Whether the Supreme Court will ultimately align with the position of a majority of Americans on the question of disarming nonviolent felons remains to be seen."