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Scholars Strategy Network @scholars.org · Sep 25
🧵 Showing Up, Not Shutting Down

We’re proud to share SSN's 2024–25 Annual Report. Check out our highlights from the past academic year on this thread. ⤵️

🔗 Read the full report: scholars.org/sites/schola...
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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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Don't miss this skill-building webinar/Q-and-A that Robert Glover and his co-authors will be doing with SSN National next month on December 10th! @scholars.org

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Student Civic Engagement in Action: Q&A with the Authors of ENACTing Change - Home
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November 24, 2025 at 7:43 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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@laynamosley.bsky.social (@princetonpolitics.bsky.social) joins other top economists and policy experts in this @fortune.com article from Nick Lichtenberg outlining why the federal government should begin addressing the nation’s $38 trillion debt.

Read the piece: fortune.com/2025/11/13/3...
'We are guilty of spending our rainy-day fund in sunny weather': Top economists unite to urge action on $38 trillion national debt | Fortune
"The day will come when the boiling water finally kills the frog," an essay published by the Peter G. Petersen Foundation said.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:32 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 new @citylimitsnews.bsky.social op-ed, @heathbrown.bsky.social says that New York City should bring back the Talking Transition Tent, which previously helped Bill de Blasio's mayoral transition in 2013, to assist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Read the op-ed. ⤵️
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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We're excited to launch our Southwest Borderlands chapter! The chapter includes members from institutions along the U.S./Mexico Borderlands and focuses on issues central to the borderlands region.

Chapter leaders: Amy J. Bach & Anne-Marie Núñez

Learn more from their SSN chapter page:
Southwest Borderlands | Scholars Strategy Network
The Southwest Borderlands chapter, launching in November 2025, includes members from institutions along the U.S./Mexico Borderlands in West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua in ...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:13 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 @thehill.com op-ed, @josephharrisbu.bsky.social (Boston University) argues that offering a “public option” could reduce health care costs for millions of Americans and explains why Republican lawmakers could view the idea as a viable strategy for 2026.

Read the piece:
How Republicans can rescue the party and do something good for Americans
The Republican Party needs to offer a “public option” in the American health care system to provide relief to Americans facing soaring health care premiums and to avoid a midterm electi…
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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If you’re a researcher facing safety concerns, join @penamerica.bsky.social and partner organizations on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3pm ET for a Researcher Safety Resource Fair. Representatives from many organizations will share top tips for the moment.

🔗 Register: pen.org/event/resear...
Researcher Safety Resource Fair
Join us for a Researcher Safety Resource Fair to ask questions and get connected with organizations that can support you and your work.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Check out our brief with @scholars.org! We discuss the importance of assessing social determinants of health in forensic mental health settings and recommend questions to integrate into youth/caregiver assessments. @successcollab.bsky.social @lmarienich.bsky.social @kaitlinsheerin.bsky.social
Evaluating Social Determinants of Health in Forensic Mental Health Settings Can Help Inform Recommendations for Youth
Youth with Juvenile Legal Involvement Youth with juvenile legal involvement (i.e., arrested or petitioned/charged) often come from socially complex environments shaped by a range of interrelated facto...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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“For a lot of people, it’s going to be quite shocking,” says @simonfhaeder.bsky.social (Ohio State University) in this Fort Worth Weekly article on rising health premiums, and what it means for #ACA's future in Congress and Texas.

Read from Mark Henricks 👉 www.fwweekly.com/2025/11/12/h...
Health Insurance Gets Pricier
A quarter of a million Tarrant County residents could face bills of hundreds of dollars more per month for health insurance next year. Congressional reluctance to extend COVID-era tax credits for…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:48 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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On November 4th, New York elected Zohran Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo as the city's next mayor. @cmgreer.bsky.social (Fordham University) discusses what this means for the former governor's increasingly unpromising political future.

Read from Nick Reisman, @politico.com:
He tried to come back from exile. Now Andrew Cuomo’s career is over for good.
The former governor’s half-century in New York politics hits a screeching halt with a failed comeback bid.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:15 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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“Michigan’s law is very vague and allows for a lot of local control about what counts as too many absences and for which reasons,” @sarahlenhoff.bsky.social (Wayne State University) says about the state’s school absenteeism policy.

Read the piece from @bridgemi.com reporters:
Michigan K-12 crisis: State slow to respond as kids miss school, scores fall - Bridge Michigan
Michigan has some of the highest absenteeism rates in the nation — and worst reading scores. It’s not a coincidence, but unlike other states, Michigan has been slow to pursue reforms.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:51 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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🏥 In this @nj.com op-ed, Soumitra Bhuyan (@bloustein.rutgers.edu) and Shamik Bhat (@princeton.edu) argue that ending #ACA subsidies for New Jersey residents will not eliminate costs, but instead transfer expenses to hospitals, states, and taxpayers.

Read here: www.nj.com/opinion/2025...
Congress must extend the ACA subsidies or expect a crisis in N.J. | Opinion
The federal government must continue its responsibility to invest in Americans and their health; it is an economic and moral failing to abandon this duty.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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I have been heartbroken about the death of my friend and amazing human being, Greg Prieto. I finally wrote something to share via the Scholars' Strategy Network, which I'll also share here: scholars.org/features/tri...

Greg Prieto, PRESENTE!
A Tribute To Greg Prieto | Scholars Strategy Network
Dear SSN community,
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November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Thrilled to be at an OpEd writing workshop today, made possible by @scholars.org! Academics and researchers- check them out!
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November 7, 2025 at 6:25 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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In this @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social op-ed, Henry A.J. Ramos explains how mass deportations of working Latino populations significantly harm economic stability. Instead, he advocates for investment in education, workforce development, and inclusive civic integration.

Read the piece. ⤵️
ICE Targeting Latinos: Both Morally Wrong and Bad for the Economy
In the middle of the night, on September 30, a federal military-style assault was deployed on a civilian apartment building in Chicago's South Shore district. Without warning or warrants, residents of...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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In this @latimes.com op-ed, @leahegose.bsky.social draws on her research and volunteer work to show how the SNAP benefits cutoff is worsening hunger. She writes that the Trump administration could fund SNAP during the shutdown but has not, and shares ways readers can help locally. ⤵️
leahegose.bsky.social Leah E. Gose @leahegose.bsky.social · 20d
Sharing an op-ed I penned about the importance of SNAP--not just for the program's beneficiaries, but for all us. In the meantime, we're putting a lot of pressure on local food pantries--and they will certainly need our support. (TLDR: give money to your local orgs)
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Contributor: Interruption in SNAP benefit turns a chronic hunger problem into an acute crisis
Many food pantries are already operating at capacity and won't be able to close the gap when the federal shutdown cuts into aid.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM