This is essential reading. 👇🏻

Henry Farrell@himself.bsky.social · 6d ago

I remember seeing someone (very reasonably) complaining here a few days ago that there seems to be next to no visible thinking on left and center about how to join the dots on administration and democracy. This is the beginnings of an answer to that complaint donmoynihan.substack.com/p/rebuilding...

If "power-shifting" sounds vague and you would like more specificity, the good people at the Empowering Democracy Initiative have you covered with guidance from a mix of researchers and former govt officials. e.g. @sbagen.bsky.social @profsorelle.bsky.social democracyempowered.org/reports.html

Over the past year, Sam Berger, Sophie Jacobson, and I have been thinking about how a federal rebuilding must center power-shifting, building civil society power for democracy. In @donmoyn.bsky.social's Substack we wrote up our lessons; we're excited to share what we're learning! 1/

Henry Farrell@himself.bsky.social · 6d ago

I remember seeing someone (very reasonably) complaining here a few days ago that there seems to be next to no visible thinking on left and center about how to join the dots on administration and democracy. This is the beginnings of an answer to that complaint donmoynihan.substack.com/p/rebuilding...

Looking forward to participating in this awesome virtual conference on #APE work later this summer!

Consortium on the American Political Economy (CAPE)@cape-team.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The 6th Annual CAPE Research Conference program is live! Join us virtually July 27-29 at 12:00 PM ET for the latest (and greatest) in American Political Economy (APE) research. Free registration and full schedule: americanpoliticaleconomy.org/events/annual-conference 👇

In the latest Policy 360 episode, @profsorelle.bsky.social explores the themes in her new book "Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power," including how to harness power, politics and justice to create effective public policy for everyone. sanford.duke.edu/story/power-...

Finally found the perfect job for AI: Step 1: make last minute plans to host for drinks Step 2: tell chatbot the random ingredients you have that might reasonably go in a cocktail Step 3: sigh in relief when it provides a viable list of potential options despite your lack of mixers/preparation

California bound and looking forward to giving this talk @pomonacollege.bsky.social!

Princeton University Press@princetonupress.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Tomorrow (Feb 26) at 4:15 pm PST, don't miss @profsorelle.bsky.social, coauthor of Uncivil Democracy, at @pomonacollege.bsky.social! She will discuss her research into how the civil legal system undermines the political lives of marginalized communities. Learn more: buff.ly/XIs7441

Come be my colleague @dukesanford.bsky.social! I'm chairing this search for the inaugural Rosen Family Professor of the Practice--an experienced scholar-practitioner--and am happy to field questions via the email in the job post. More details in the posting below 👇👇👇

Duke Sanford@dukesanford.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Duke Sanford seeks to hire the inaugural Rosen Family Professor of the Practice, who will also serve as the Director of Sanford’s Polis: Center for Politics. Applications submitted by Feb. 25 will be guaranteed full consideration. Job announcement: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31604

Fantastic new #APE book by @povertyscholar.bsky.social and @profsorelle.bsky.social on #housing, #tenantorganizing, and the limitations of the American civil justice system! www.americanpoliticaleconomy.org/post/uncivil...

Uncivil Democracy: Jamila Michener and Mallory SoRelle Rethink Civil Justice in America | Consortium on the American Political Economy

Michener and SoRelle challenge us to look beyond the formal rights and to see the "uncivil" reality of how law actually works for most Americans

americanpoliticaleconomy.org

Just a reminder this is happening tomorrow! You still have time to register if you want to join in the conversation with @povertyscholar.bsky.social and I about #peoplepower #accesstojustice #housing #tenantorganizing

Mallory SoRelle@profsorelle.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Come join us January 28th @ 3:30pm on Zoom for a great conversation about @povertyscholar.bsky.social's and my new book, Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power! #peoplepower #accesstojustice #housing #tenantorganizing Register using the QR code below 👇👇👇

Come join us January 28th @ 3:30pm on Zoom for a great conversation about @povertyscholar.bsky.social's and my new book, Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power! #peoplepower #accesstojustice #housing #tenantorganizing Register using the QR code below 👇👇👇

A book never feels real until you hold it in you hands. @profsorelle.bsky.social & I can now confirm that Uncivil Democracy is real! If you care about #peoplepower #housingjustice, #tenantorganizing & transforming our perverse political economy, this is a book for you. Order here: bit.ly/3NLYCCw

Look what just arrived! Excited to share that @povertyscholar.bsky.social and my new book hits shelves this month! If you're interested in #justice, #housing, and building collective #PoliticalPower, this book has something for you! You can order here bit.ly/3NLYCCw or at your favorite bookstore.

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Princeton University Press@princetonupress.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In Uncivil Democracy, @povertyscholar.bsky.social and @profsorelle.bsky.social look at the US civil justice system through the eyes of the people whose very citizenship is indelibly shaped by it. Available January 27 (24 March UK pub). Preorder yours: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco... #PoliSci

Working w/@povertyscholar.bsky.social-first as a PhD student looking for advice from a new AP and then as a research partner-has shaped how I approach many aspects of my work. She is *brilliant*, compassionate, and genuinely dedicated to making things better for people. So thrilled for you, Jamila!

Jamila Michener@povertyscholar.bsky.social · 7mo ago

As of today, I am a FULL professor. I do not care much for occupational status markers. Still, it is not lost on me that only 2% of full professors are Black women. This goes beyond personal accomplishment. It is a responsibility to do as much as I can for others. That is exactly what I aim to do.

Time for one of my favorite holiday traditions. The Hater's Guide to the Williams-Sonoma Catalog has landed!

Drew Magary@drewmagary.bsky.social · 8mo ago

"This is an appliance for people who don’t actually use appliances. You buy your fancy little honeybee toaster, and then, when you want an actual piece of toast, you ask your Olive to order you one via Seamless. God, the future has been such a letdown." defector.com/the-2025-hat...

Once I saw a paper on condom use among bear-bear* couples that was indexed under the Animal Studies heading in PSYCinfo. Always test your filters, #MedLibs friends *It was for a review on a gender & sexuality topic, so yeah. That kind of bear.

Floor Boek@floorboek.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Just sent an e-mail to Embase Support Centre about a very strangely indexed paper... I'm used to funny 'mistakes', but this definitely gets the cake. Any other #medlibs ever seen something like this before?

Excited to get my copy of Alex's new book on housing policy and politics!!

Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR@cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 11mo ago

Unveils divergent American and German housing policies over the past century and their major impact on each country's capitalist model. Through the Roof by Alexander Reisenbichler (@utoronto.ca), Out Now 🗺️ 🗃️ #LawSky #BookSky #PolicySky #Housing https://cup.org/47L03JF

It was extremely helpful to be able to cite their 2011 survey in my tenure and promotion materials--especially because I'm in an interdisciplinary department where people may not have a reference point for publishers/outlets. You can help others by participating in the update!!

Nick Davis@ntd.bsky.social · 11mo ago

colleagues in political science. the formal update to the Garand and Giles journal ranking survey is now live. many of you will receive an email momentarily inviting you to participate. in the event you do NOT receive an invitation, please see this website to self-enroll. thanks! sharing = caring!

🚨🚨Hey #polisky job market folks! My former colleagues at Lafayette are hiring two positions: American/public law (provost.lafayette.edu/2025-26-gov-...) IR/CP (provost.lafayette.edu/2026-27-gl-a...). Great students, great colleagues, great department chairs for both! You should apply!

Are you a #polisky grad student/early career person going to #APSA? Want to network but hate cold emailing strangers? Want to talk about publishing, the job market, tenure, policy/APE, etc? A beverage is on me for the first two who email/chat. Don't be shy (esp. women, LGBTQ+, first gen folks)!

I'll be returning to campus this fall as the inaugural Tony and Teddie Brown Associate Professor of Public Policy. I am excited to have earned tenure at Duke and humbled to receive this specific endowed chair (more on that later). I've been sitting on this news for a while now...

Love to see the hometown crowd! (Which includes my parents-both in their 70s)

Hey #polisky folks, new info coming soon on #COPPR26 conference! It's a great opportunity to present your work on policy scholarship with an amazing and active community. Follow @polprocessrsch.bsky.social to keep up to date!

Raul Pacheco-Vega@raulpachecovega.bsky.social · last yr.

Please follow the Conference on Policy Process Research (COPPR) BlueSky account @polprocessrsch.bsky.social We will be posting updates as we ramp up activities for #COPPR26 More information on the conference here: policyprocessresearch.org (I'm on the organizing committee)

Going to APSA in Vancouver this year and need some additional funding? Applications for the Class & Inequality section support grants are now open! apsa.secure-platform.com/a/solicitati...

Really enjoyed getting to engage with Emily and @chloethurston.bsky.social's excellent new book on debt relief. I shared my thoughts on what we can learn from their work about the current mobilization around debt relief--from student loans to medical debt.

Consortium on the American Political Economy (CAPE)@cape-team.bsky.social · last yr.

Live on the APE blog: Book Symposium on The Political Development of American Debt Relief! Read reflections on Zackin & @chloethurston.bsky.social 's excellent recent book from David Bateman, @profsorelle.bsky.social, and Megan Ming Francis. www.americanpoliticaleconomy.org/blog

Hey there #polisky! Are you a grad student/postdoc going to MPSA and want to talk about research (esp. policy feedback or American Political Economy), publishing, the job market (esp. women, LGBTQ+ folks), etc.? Coffee/tea is on me for the first two who email/chat. Don't be shy!

In other news about the most predictable things...

Jamie Gangel@jamiegangel.bsky.social · last yr.

Exclusive: “Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon…” www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...

@profsorelle.bsky.social's research & teaching explore how public policies shape socioeconomic and political inequality in the United States. She focuses primarily on the politics of credit, debt, and consumer financial protection. Connect with SoRelle: scholars.org/scholar/mall...