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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/.
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Last month, several authors released a policy brief on why social determinants of health should be assessed in forensic mental health settings. The brief offers guided questions to help practitioners better support youth with juvenile legal involvement.

🔗 Read: scholars.org/contribution...
December 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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In this No Jargon ep, @mirandayaver.bsky.social draws on her research & personal experience to explain what rising healthcare costs mean for communities and previews her forthcoming book "Coverage Denied" on the impact of coverage denials on patient health.

🎧 Listen: scholars.org/podcast/risi...
December 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Join us for a Q&A session tomorrow at 1pm ET with a few of the authors of "ENACTing Change: A Handbook for Teaching Advocacy and Civic Engagement." This session will provide examples of how to bring civic engagement into the classroom!

🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
A promotional graphic announces a virtual Q&A event titled “Student Civic Engagement in Action: Q&A with the Authors of ENACTing Change,” scheduled for Wednesday, December 10 at 1pm ET, featuring headshots and university affiliations of Robert Glover, Kathleen Cole, Richard Meagher, Katharine Owens, and Melissa Stimell, alongside the book cover for ENACTing Change: A Handbook for Teaching Advocacy and Civic Engagement and the Scholars Strategy Network logo.
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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In this policy brief, Ethan Evans (California State University, Sacramento) outlines how a secession measure could reach California’s 2028 ballot and why an independent commission is needed to study the Calexit proposal.

Read the brief: scholars.org/contribution...
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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SSN's Avigail Oren sits down with @mirandayaver.bsky.social on this week’s No Jargon to unpack why the Affordable Care Act is under new strain and what rising healthcare costs mean for families, providers, and communities.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: scholars.org/podcast/risi...
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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SSN's researchers are meeting this pivotal moment for our democracy with courage and clarity, rapidly responding to policy debates at all levels of government. This #GivingTuesday, join us in making an impact. Consider including SSN in your end-of-year giving.

➡️ Donate: scholars.org/donate
Graphic with the U.S. Capitol dome at dusk against a blue sky. Large white text reads “Research Evidence Still Matters,” with an orange underline beneath each word. At the bottom are the Scholars Strategy Network logo, the website scholars.org, and the Giving Tuesday logo.
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We are excited to welcome @josephharrisbu.bsky.social (Boston University) to the network! Harris conducts comparative historical research on global health politics.

Learn more from his SSN member profile: scholars.org/scholar/jose...
Graphic announcing a new SSN member on an orange background. Text reads: ‘NEW SSN MEMBER’ followed by ‘Joseph Harris, Associate Professor of Sociology, Boston University.’ A yellow label titled ‘Expertise’ lists: ‘Public Health, Health Care, Movements & Political Parties.’ On the right side is a portrait of a smiling person wearing glasses, a suit jacket, a white shirt, and a patterned tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
December 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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🏭 In this policy brief, Gwen Ottinger (Drexel University) argues that community air monitoring exposes gaps in standards, enforcement, and public health protections. She says reporters can use these findings to tell bigger stories about environmental governance.

Read: scholars.org/contribution...
A graphic featuring a quote from Gwen Ottinger over a photo of a dirt path through a grassy landscape. The quote reads: “By focusing on the structural and governance issues that both drive community air monitoring and limit its ability to produce cleaner air, science reporting can contribute to public debates about how to ensure that all communities breathe clean air.” On the right is a circular headshot of Gwen Ottinger. At the top right is a label that says “SSN Policy Brief,” and at the bottom right is the Scholars Strategy Network logo.
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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We are thrilled to welcome @willie-agnew.bsky.social of @cmu.edu to the network! Agnew’s research uses audits, human subjects research, and critical analysis to predict and understand the impacts of AI on the world.

Learn more from his SSN member profile: scholars.org/scholar/will...
Promotional graphic introducing a new SSN member. The left side has an orange background with text that reads: ‘NEW SSN MEMBER,’ followed by ‘William Agnew, Postdoctoral Fellow, Carnegie Mellon University.’ A yellow label titled ‘Expertise’ lists: ‘Gender & Sexuality, Inequality, Governance.’ On the right side, there is a portrait of a person with short curly hair and glasses, wearing a green zip-up jacket, standing on a rocky beach with ocean waves and sea stacks in the background.
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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In this @pennlive.com op-ed, Ali Groves (Drexel University) argues that new parents in Pennsylvania should have better help with food and financial insecurity. She notes the effectiveness of The Philly Joy Bank, an income assistance program for families.

Read: www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025...
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We are thrilled to welcome Leighton Ku of GWU to the network! In September, he spoke at an Economic Security Project Action press conference in D.C. about the impacts of expiring ACA credits on the economy and everyday Americans.

Learn from from his SSN member profile: scholars.org/scholar/leig...
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Shakima Tozay (University of Alabama) explains how policymakers can expand access to doula care and improve maternal health by supporting community-based programs, aligning Medicaid coverage, and recognizing doula care as essential health care.

Read the policy brief: scholars.org/contribution...
A graphic titled “SSN Policy Brief” features a quote over a photo of a pregnant person with a doctor’s hands resting on their belly. The quote reads: “Research shows that when Medicaid covers doula services, mothers experience significant emotional and physical benefits during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—times of profound vulnerability.” To the right is a circular headshot of Shakima Tozay, smiling and wearing glasses and a maroon sweater. Her name and “University of Alabama” appear below the quote. The Scholars Strategy Network logo is in the bottom right corner.
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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In this #NoJargon episode, Katie Kronick (University of Baltimore) explains why people with intellectual disabilities slip through the cracks of the justice system. She shares ideas for a new system that recognizes the needs of defendants with disabilities.

🎧 Listen: scholars.org/podcast/reco...
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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In this brief, Jim Stimpson, Citlalmina Ilhuicamina, and Jessica Billig (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) discuss how private-equity ownership distorts healthcare. They suggest policy solutions to mitigate adverse impacts.

Read the policy brief: scholars.org/contribution...
A graphic titled “SSN Policy Brief” features a quote over a photo of a long, empty hospital hallway. The quote reads: “Because health care delivery is a fundamental public need that shapes patient outcomes, workforce stability, and community health, the risks of unchecked PE activity extend far beyond investor returns.” Below the quote are the names Jim Stimpson, Citlalmina Ilhuicamina, and Jessica Billig, with “University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center” underneath. On the right side is a circular headshot of Jim Stimpson, smiling and wearing a dark shirt. The Scholars Strategy Network logo appears in the bottom right corner.
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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In this @nacla-report.bsky.social op-ed,
@fernandotormos.com, Catalina de Onís, Nona Chai, and Lara Aumann (@jtalliance.bsky.social) argue that experiences of Indigenous peoples and frontline workers must be at the forefront of decision-making at #COP30.

Read the piece: nacla.org/establishing...
A large group of people stand together indoors holding flags from various countries and a long red-and-white banner that reads “Afectados de todo el mundo, ¡uníos! Affected people of the world unite!” The group includes adults of different ages and backgrounds, many wearing conference badges, and the setting appears to be a spacious hall decorated with colorful banners for an international meeting.
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Lindsey Haynes-Maslow has also been quoted in multiple outlets, including:

🔗 @sacbee.com: www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

🔗 @19thnews.org: 19thnews.org/2025/11/snap...

🔗 @statesnewsroom.com: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ri-f...
Graphic highlighting media mentions related to SNAP coverage, with headlines from multiple outlets including The 19th, News From the States, The Sacramento Bee, WORT Radio, and others. Headlines include “Taking Food From Children,” “The fight over SNAP benefits continues—and so does the mom guilt,” and “SNAP Whiplash And The Rollercoaster Of Poverty.” At the bottom, there is a photo of Lindsey Haynes-Maslow with her name and affiliation: “UNC Chapel Hill.”
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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@sarahkbowen.bsky.social & Lindsey Haynes-Maslow were both featured in video interviews with @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social to give a local and expert perspective to the suspension of SNAP benefits.

🔗 Bowen interview: www.wcnc.com/video/news/n...

🔗Haynes-Maslow interview: www.wcnc.com/video/news/l...
Graphic showing two WCNC Charlotte news interview screenshots. On the left, Sarah Bowen (NC State) appears in a segment titled “Possible impacts if SNAP benefits lapse,” aired October 30, 2025. On the right, Lindsey Haynes-Maslow (UNC Chapel Hill) appears in a segment titled “Expert on SNAP benefits expiring,” aired October 31, 2025. Both are in video interview frames with WCNC branding. Their headshots and university affiliations appear below the screenshots.
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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For @latimes.com, @leahegose.bsky.social wrote this op-ed where she drew on her research and volunteer work to show how the SNAP benefits cutoff is worsening hunger.

🔗 Read the op-ed: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Split graphic featuring a Los Angeles Times article headline on the left and a portrait of Leah Gose on the right. The article headline reads “Interruption in SNAP benefit turns a chronic hunger problem into an acute crisis” by Leah E. Gose, published November 6, 2025. Below the headline is a photo of a grocery store checkout with a sign reading “SNAP/EBT Food Stamp Benefits Accepted.” On the right, text reads “Los Angeles Times, Published Nov. 6, 2025,” with Leah Gose’s headshot and affiliation: “University of Southern California.”
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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SSN trains scholars to share their research with the public, so scholars like Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, @sarahkbowen.bsky.social & @leahegose.bsky.social can show up to explain people how lives will be affected by policy decisions like the cut-off of #SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.
Graphic with orange background featuring three circular headshots of Leah Gose, Sarah Bowen, and Lindsey Haynes-Maslow. Large white text reads “SSN Scholars Show Up for SNAP.” The Scholars Strategy Network logo and website (www.scholars.org ) appear in the bottom right corner.
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Join Georgia SSN for the 2nd webinar in their “Defending U.S. Democracy” webinar series featuring Frances Lee (Princeton University) and Drs. Daniel Pollock and Michael St. Louis (CDC)

🗓️ Tues, Nov 11
🕓 4pm - 5:30pm ET

🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/g...
Graphic for the Scholars Strategy Network event titled “The Epistemic Crisis and Attack on Public Health: Lessons for Democracy’s Defenders.” The background shows the U.S. Capitol dome at sunset with trees in the foreground. Text reads: “Defending U.S. Democracy Series | 2nd of 4. Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 4:00–5:30 pm ET.” Below are headshots of three speakers: Frances E. Lee (Princeton University), Daniel Pollock, MD (Medical epidemiologist, CDC), and Michael St. Louis, MD (Global HIV/AIDS, CDC). The Scholars Strategy Network Georgia logo appears in the lower right corner.
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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We are thrilled to welcome @matiangai.bsky.social (University of Maryland, Baltimore) to the network! Sirleaf's scholarship focuses on international law, human rights, global public health, transitional justice, and criminal law.

Read her full SSN member profile: scholars.org/scholar/mati...
Graphic announcing a new SSN member. Text reads: “NEW SSN MEMBER. Matiangai V.S. Sirleaf, Professor of Law and Professor of Global Public Health, University of Maryland, Baltimore.” A yellow label says “Expertise:” followed by “Criminal Justice, Foreign Policy & Security, Race & Ethnicity, Public Health.” On the right is a portrait of Matiangai V.S. Sirleaf against a blurred outdoor background.
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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It’s Election Day! 🗳️

In this No Jargon podcast episode, Brian Adams (SDSU) breaks down why state and local elections matter — from the mayors, town councils, and school boards shaping daily life to the policies that affect housing and public safety.

🎧 Listen today: scholars.org/podcast/why-...
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Greg Prieto, longtime SSN member & former San Diego Chapter Leader.
In this tribute, colleagues & friends Brian Adams, Stacey Livingstone, John Skrentny & @abigailandrews.bsky.social share Greg’s legacy of compassion & justice.
🔗 scholars.org/features/tri...
Greg Prieto Headshot
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🚜 High cost of living forces many farmworkers to work through dangerous natural disasters. In this policy brief, Carly Hyland (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) argues for legislation that would protect farmers by providing them with disaster pay.

Read the brief: scholars.org/contribution...
Bar chart titled “Proportion of Farmworker Participants Concerned about Paying for Basic Needs if Work Lost due to Wildfire or Natural Disaster.” The chart shows: Rent: 98% Groceries: 83% Medicine: 61% Healthcare: 56% Gas: 77% All bars are teal, with percentages labeled above each bar. Rent is the highest concern, and healthcare is the lowest.
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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🎧 In this No Jargon podcast episode, @drlmmurillo.bsky.social discusses the history of reproductive rights in the U.S., particularly on the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands. She shares what history can teach us about defending reproductive freedom now.

🔗 Listen to the ep: scholars.org/podcast/past...
A podcast promotional graphic for No Jargon, episode 286 titled “The Past, Present, and Future of Reproductive Care.” The image includes a quote from Lina-Maria Murillo of the University of Texas at Austin that reads: “Because you are a human being, because you are a breathing, living person, regardless of whether or not you are a citizen of a particular country or state, you should be granted fundamental access to your body and your body should be respected.” The background shows a Planned Parenthood building, and a portrait of Murillo with gray curly hair, glasses, and a floral shirt appears in the lower right corner.
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM