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Vaccine Messaging: What does leadership look like?
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Vaccine Messaging: What does leadership look like?

Is it better for the head of a company to get vaccinated last after their employees, or first in a demonstration of behavior-modeled leadership? Many businesses and organizations around the country are grappling with this very chicken-or-egg situation now that a vaccine is within sight. Nationwide, nearly 40 percent of Americans remain hesitant to take the coronavirus vaccine, and while many leaders and celebrity influencers will be part of a $50M PR campaign, some large organizations like businesses and school systems should consider internal messaging and advocacy to reduce the percent of vaccine hesitant individuals...

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POLICY BRIEF: Virginia Criminal Justice Reform
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POLICY BRIEF: Virginia Criminal Justice Reform

The Virginia General Assembly directed its State Crime Commission (SCC) to undertake an emergency review of its criminal justice policies and identify opportunities for reform. Most legislative activity will center around policies supported by the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, mainstream Democratic activists, and the Black Lives Matter protestors. This augments those discussions.

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