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After the shooting that killed former MN House Speaker Melissa Hortman & injured State Sen. John Hoffman, Tiffany Green is now tiffanylgreen.bsky.social & Jamie Morgan (UW Pop Health Sci) argue it was an attack on abortion providers & pro-choice lawmakers. Read their Ms. Magazine op-ed.👇 msmagazine.com/2025/07/09/min…

#Measles cases in the U.S. have hit the highest levels in over 30 years. In our latest episode, Dr. Haynes-Maslow (UNC HPM) shares why clear communication is critical for #vaccine education and how local leaders can help cut through the noise. ⤵️ 🎧 Listen: scholars.org/podcast/cleari…

A study found that there are disparities in college recommendation letters for minority students Julie Park (Univ. of Maryland), who worked on the study, discusses the results & the future of college recommendation letters. #EdPolicy Johanna Alonso, Inside Higher Ed:insidehighered.com/news/admission…

A #BigBeautifulBill provision offers a tax credit to donors of nonprofits providing K-12 scholarships for non-public schools. Josh Cowen (MSU) warns of pressure on governors to opt into this program. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill: thehill.com/homenews/educa…

Gun violence rates are down across the U.S. In our latest ep., Dan Semenza (NJ Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers SPH) explains what's working to keep these rates down and what we stand to lose as federal support for violence prevention is being rolled back. #GunPolicy 🎧Listen now. ⤵️ scholars.org/podcast/real-s…

#SCOTUS has ruled on Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, allowing states to block #Medicaid patients from choosing their own care provider. In this op-ed, Nicole Huberfeld (Boston University School of Law) warns this prioritizes politics over medical care. American Constitution Society: acslaw.org/expertforum/li…

"Worksite raids are no solution to our immigration challenges." In this op-ed, Lissette Aliaga Linares (University of Nebraska at Omaha) & Dr. Athena Ramos (University of Nebraska Medical Center) discuss ICE raids in #Nebraska, arguing they highlight issues within a broken #immigration system. Nebraska Examiner | Bluesky: @nebraskaexaminer.com:nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/07/17/oma…

Nebraska’s proposed bill LB34 would strictly limit how much property tax revenue local gov'ts can raise each year. In this brief, Craig Maher (UNO School of Public_Ad) argues that lawmakers must revise the bill to strengthen communities rather than undermine them. 🔗 scholars.org/contribution/h…

Many Democratic officials are eyeing a 2028 presidential run. In this TheHillOpinion, Jacob Smith 🏳️‍🌈 🥥🌴 (Fordham University) argues they'll need a strong anti-corruption message to win over voters and win back the White House. ⤵️ 🔗 Read the op-ed: thehill.com/opinion/541073…

Many parents use #Medicaid primarily for their children with disabilities, which other insurers may not cover. “There’s no health system recovery from a destroyed Medicaid program," says Sara Rosenbaum (GW University). Kayla Jimenez mad mitch USA TODAY: usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

The U.S. continues to suffer from far more violent deaths than peer nations. In this policy brief, Chris Sullivan (University of Missouri–St. Louis) writes about how Community Violence Intervention is working and why it needs sustained funding and support. #PublicSafety 🔗 Read: scholars.org/contribution/c…

"Labor shortages are a common problem in Nebraska. The US Chamber of Commerce Worker Shortage Index estimates that there are only 66 workers in Nebraska for every 100 available jobs. Yet, the government has been slow to offer suitable options to obtain work-related visas."

"Attacks on university research put at risk one of government's highest-return investments." In this Forbes op-ed, SSN Board Member Ian Simmons (Blue Haven Initiative) writes that protecting #HigherEd and academic freedom is crucial for long-term economic growth. forbes.com/sites/iansimmo…

SSN member Adriana Bankston, a congressional fellow, helps scientists engage in policymaking. In her @nature.com column, she shares her achievements, including how she helped increase postdoc salaries and advance the Keep STEM Talent Act. Learn more.👇 nature.com/articles/d4158…

Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz, a new FL detention center, are reporting horrific conditions. In this op-ed, Nancy Hiemstra (Stony Brook University) & Deirdre Conlon (University of Leeds) show how #ICE conditions & detention profiteering endanger lives. Newsweek: newsweek.com/people-will-di…

On July 4, President Trump signed a major law reshaping the social safety net, cutting #Medicaid, #SNAP, and more. In this No Jargon episode, Taryn Morrissey (School of Public Affairs) breaks down the law & its impact on families and young children. 🎧 Listen now: scholars.org/podcast/when-s…