if democratic socialists would call themselves social democrats (as in Europe), there may have been less pushback. maybe.

Guy Grossman@guygrossman.bsky.social · 4h ago

The media keeps suggesting that (essentially) social democrats are too radical, but politicians who did not vote to certify the 2020 elections represent total normal politics.

The media keeps suggesting that (essentially) social democrats are too radical, but politicians who did not vote to certify the 2020 elections represent total normal politics.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 6h ago

WELKER: Do you think democratic socialists have a place in the Democratic Party? VAN HOLLEN: Yes they do as part of the debate. I think that those in the Dem Party who are afraid of a healthy debate are missing the point, because Democratic voters do not want a return to the pre-Trump status quo

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Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 6d ago

Justice Department asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

It’s un-American to care what’s one religious is

I am no political consultant but I don’t understand why the democratic party is not hammering Trump daily on corruption. Citizens don’t understand the intricacies of “protect democracy” but understand instinctively corruption when they are shown one.

Sadly, horrific as it is, this event would not have gotten such exposure if there wasn't a US citizen involved. Also "the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence" is... misleading at best. The article details show the insane are running that asylum too (as the country, at least until Oct 27).

Guy Grossman@guygrossman.bsky.social · last wk.

Israelis, sadly, have grown numb to settlers' violence in the West Bank. But the siege, destruction and terrorization in Qusra in the past few days is so beyond the pale that remaining quiet is not an option. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/w...

Israelis, sadly, have grown numb to settlers' violence in the West Bank. But the siege, destruction and terrorization in Qusra in the past few days is so beyond the pale that remaining quiet is not an option. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/w...

Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos

Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.

nytimes.com

If there were ever an election demonstrating why parties should adopt rank choice voting for primaries - yesterday's WI governor was a case in point.

It's really sad that political hacks are riding on the WNBA's growing popularity to score pointless points that harm the league and that address no voters' genuine concerns whatsoever.

Lauren Ashley Davis@laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 2w ago

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. thehill.com/policy/sport...

I don’t agree with all Abdul El-Sayed’s views, but GOP “othering” is a disgrace. He was born in US, educated at Bloomfield Hills Andover, where he captained football team; Univ of Mich; Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar; Columbia, where he earned an MD. Debate his views, not whether he’s a “real” American.

Very normal for the Senate to confirm the personal lawyer of the president, who showed already where is loyalty lies, as AG.

Passive voice? No one has agency?

For a congressman to violently assault his ex-spouse is not a private/family matter.

Eric Umansky@ericumansky.bsky.social · 3w ago

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan on alleged spouse and child abuser Max Miller: “This is a family matter. I know Max is a good man. I hope he wins re-election.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/u...

Today, the Israeli media reported a truly bombshell development, which I'd argue, could be hugely consequential, increasing dramatically the likelihood that the "anti-Bibi's" block can form a coalition after the October 27 elections. Sit tight.

Trump approval rating is at all time low, presiding over an unwindable and unpopular war, and the media does refuses to treat the moment as "a looming midterm" crisis.

hive minds: can you think of a good example in political science, where a well identified design-based paper changed our understanding of a causal relationship that was based on shaky model-based regressions?

Who is the democratic constituency that responds positively to fund raising emails and text from James Carville?

More than anything, the most jarring aspect of this administration is its staggering level of corruption.

The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?

Washington has given diverging accounts of where the earthquake-shattered country’s funds are going

ft.com

It was a genuine pleasure chatting with @voxdev.bsky.social about our recent annual review paper. www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

The Politics of Climate Change in the Developing World

Climate change politics in the developing world remains understudied, despite the region's acute vulnerability and centrality to climate futures. This article synthesizes emerging research across...

annualreviews.org

Penn Arts & Sciences@sas.upenn.edu · last mo.

Guy Grossman, David M. Knott Professor of Global Politics and International Relations, discusses how climate change becomes political in the developing world on the VoxDev podcast. @guygrossman.bsky.social @voxdev.bsky.social @upenn.edu

@nytimes.com - please don't print lies in the newspaper, and if you do -- give readers context. The pre-war status quo was an open Strait.

The only team they failed to beat is Cape Verde.

Nonsense. That was a goal. The first player just fell and the contact with the goalie was minimal

USA has withdrawn from the WHO and dismantled USAID, but there is really nothing to be worried about.

happening tomorrow ate noon (EST). There is still time to register.

Guy Grossman@guygrossman.bsky.social · 2mo ago

On Thursday, July 16 at noon (eastern), Mirya Holmes (@mirya.bsky.social) and I will hold a Zoom workshop on "How to do Tenure Track," designed to help new TT faculty navigate better their new position. To RSVP, please fill the form below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This number 10 of Argentina is kind of a good player.

This Fall, I'll be teaching a new undergraduate seminar titled "Frontline States: The Political Economy of Refugee Hosting." I have posted the *draft* syllabus at the link below. Comments and suggestions for improvements are very welcomed. guygrossman.com/assets/pdf/S...

It seems that Israel has set a date for its next general elections: October 27, 2026.

I'm old school; don't think we should make fun of those who just died while heir family mourn. criticize -- for sure. make fun? bad taste.

England !!!!

A D+7 state, in a D+7 generic ballot midterm election, 2026 is not at all a done deal for Collins.

NPR@npr.org · last mo.

In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27. n.pr/4ffncWR