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Abby Fisher Williamson

@abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social
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Associate Professor, Political Science & Public Policy. Immigration, health equity, urban politics, civic engagement. Twin mom. She/her.

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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Trinity College @trinitycollege.bsky.social Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a focus on health policy. Please share, and apply by October 9: trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3761
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Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law
The Trinity College Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a focus on health policy, broadly defined to include policy domains that shape health o...
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Trinity College @trinitycollege.bsky.social Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a focus on health policy. Please share, and apply by October 9: trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3761
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Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law
The Trinity College Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a focus on health policy, broadly defined to include policy domains that shape health o...
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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
My new theory paper (early draft) A new reason why concentrated wealth destroys democracy: common ownership A standalone media owner maximizes profit. A common owner like Musk (who owns X + SpaceX) will run the media firm at a loss to increase the $ of his total portfolio tinyurl.com/mcekr7cd
Wealth Concentration and Democratic Erosion:
A Theory of Media and Common Ownership*
Jacob M. Grumbach„
June 18, 2026
Abstract
I develop a model of how extreme wealth concentration harms democracy through
a common ownership problem. A standalone profit-seeking media firm will maximize advertising revenue and audience size, producing content that is orthogonal
to democracy. In contrast, an owner who controls both a media firm and other
large firms can use the media firm to produce anti-democratic content, which
reduces the profitability of the media firm but maximizes the profitability of the
overall business portfolio through greater rents from an authoritarian leader (e.g.,
preferential regulatory treatment or public contracts). Anti-democratic content
grows in the owner’s wealth and in the authoritarian premium, the differential
value of concentrated capital under authoritarian governance. I theorize three
extensions: an oligopolistic setting in which reduced democratic content is a common pool resource; an endogenous authoritarian premium based in the authoritarian’s targeting problem; and owners that vary in proactively or reluctantly
supporting the authoritarian.
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
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SSN Coffee Hour: March 2026 - Home
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Annie Harper to the @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social community! Dr. Harper, an anthropologist at the Yale School of Medicine, shared this brief on the exclusion of marginalized populations from banking at our recent Moving Beyond Implications conference. Read more below!
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
In a recent Scholar Reflection, Representative Jaime Foster and Kerri Raissian reflect on how the 3rd annual Moving Beyond Implications conference launched CT’s legislative session by connecting researchers and policymakers to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in CT. Read more below!
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
☕ Coffee Hours (SSN Members) Monday, Feb. 23rd @ 2 pm ET Sign up below to meet with our Communications, Policy, and Membership teams to receive support on policy or media projects, get advice on public engagement goals, ask membership-related questions, and get to know our national staff!
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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Congratulations @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social ! thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...
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Abby Williamson’s Legislative Meetings Inform Refugee Resettlement Bill
What’s the connection between the loneliness epidemic and U.S. refugee resettlement policy? A lot, according to Trinity College political scientist Abigail Fisher Williamson, who co-leads the Connecti...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Join Us for the 3rd Annual “Moving Beyond Implications” Conference on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The event invites researchers and policymakers to gather for a full day of evidence-based discussion to inform Connecticut policy.
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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
New Yorker cartoons nail it again.
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Dara Lind @daralind.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Human Rights Watch is hiring a senior researcher for its U.S. immigrant rights program. Not many non-newsroom jobs are this similar to the day to day work of journalism. If you’re a journalist and considering getting out, seriously take a look. job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
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Senior Researcher, Immigrants Rights
Multiple Locations Considered
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Omar Wasow @owasow.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
“The fact that organized protest can break the spiral of silence, and correct our impressions of what other Americans think, is one of the most immediate and important values of protesting in the first place. Scientists have [shown] protests update our impressions of what other citizens believe.”
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What a ‘Spiral of Silence’ Can Do to a Democracy
Protests show people they are not alone in caring about an issue.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
ICE crossed a line in LA
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Interested in joining the Scholars Strategy Network? Come to our Info Session on Weds, May 21st at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece! ✅ Open to all interested scholars 🔗 Register here: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
In a @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social member Patricia Lewis of @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social and Teresa Quintana of @maketheroadct.bsky.social present evidence that HB6889 would improve community stability and renter health outcomes by ending no-fault evictions.
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
SSN members: Join @scholars.org for our monthly Coffee Hour! Connect with SSN staff & fellow scholars to: ✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief ✅ Discuss public engagement goals ✅ Ask membership questions 🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET 🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Want to get your research in front of the right people? Learn how SSN members Jules Boykoff, Miranda Yaver, & Ciara Torres-Spelliscy use email outreach, Substack & social media in this workshop. Join us Tues, April 22: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
📢 In a time of political noise, evidence-based insights matter more than ever. Join SSN’s Info Session on Thurs, April 10 at 2pm ET to learn how to become a member and bring your research into today’s public debates and policymaking. 🔗Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
In her @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social member @jennneccidineen.bsky.social of @uconn.bsky.social provides evidence supporting two bills before the CT General Assembly that would address loopholes in current gun regulation. ctmirror.org/2025/04/04/s...
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Opinion: CT lawmakers, stop treating guns like a special case
Connecticut cannot afford to treat firearms as immune to the basic principles of public health, consumer safety, and corporate accountability.
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
What are your protest sign ideas for tomorrow? www.mobilize.us/handsoff/ So far, I've got: "Trump's America: Less for Kids, More for Yachts" but I welcome ideas!
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Hands Off! Join the National Mobilization to Fight Back · Hands Off on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Hands Off.
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Scholars: Worried about online trolls? Join @penamerica.bsky.social on March 27th for a workshop on navigating doxxing, hacking, threats & cyber mobs. Learn to assess safety, document/report abuse & use creative counterspeech. 🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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Josh Chafetz @joshchafetz.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Last week: SpaceX ship explodes, shutting down a huge chunk of Florida airspace. Today: X completely down. The last month: Tesla stock price down by a third. Gotta hand it to Musk: He really is running the government like he runs his businesses.
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The Public Policy & Law program @TrinityCollege is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor, with a preference for teaching intro law classes for liberal arts undergrads. Review is rolling with a deadline of 3/26. trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3482 #PolSciJobs #PoliSciJobs #PoliSciJobMarket.
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law
The Trinity College Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a visiting assistant professor in public law, law and society, or public policy. The teaching load is 5 courses a year and will...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
☕ SSN Members: Got media or policy goals? Let’s chat over coffee! Join us on Mon, Feb. 24 for a Coffee Hour with SSN’s communications, policy & membership teams. Bring your questions, get expert tips & connect with fellow members! ➡️ Save your spot: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Curious about joining our chapter? If you're a researcher passionate about sharing your work with the public, come to @scholars.org info session on Weds, Feb. 19 to learn how SSN’s free membership can support your public engagement. 🔗 Register now: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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dave @gloomfather.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Hey man sorry to hear about all your political turmoil. Would it help if I scrolled around on the computer all day and drove myself insane?
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Scholars Strategy Network @scholars.org · 27/01/2025
For the second year, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social hosted its Moving Beyond Implications conference to connect #scholars & CT state leaders. In this spotlight, CT SSN Co-Leaders Kerri Raissian & @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social discuss its growth & their vision for policy engagement. 🔗 buff.ly/4h37yxr
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Els de Graauw @edegraauw.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Yup! Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship: Live Updates
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Excited to see Jocelyn Benson entering the MI Governor's race. Having gone to grad school with her husband, Ryan, I've followed her career for a long time. Her willingness to keep fighting for democracy despite real personal costs is inspiring. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
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Fair Shot
YouTube video by Benson for Governor
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
🚨 Don't miss this @scholars.org Jan 23rd Q&A for insights on legislative & research perspectives + tips for navigating reproductive health & justice in 2025. 🗣️ Fran Linkin (State Innovation Exchange) 🗣️ Dr. Amanda Stevenson (CU Boulder) Register now: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Have you been thinking of joining our chapter? If you're a researcher committed to sharing your expertise with the public, attend @scholars.org info session on Weds, Jan 23rd to learn about the value of free membership with the network. 🔗Register: drive.google.com/file/d/1AoE3...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
☕ Join our upcoming Coffee Hours on Monday, December 16th! Connect with our #Communications, #Policy, and Membership teams for support on your media or policy projects and to receive public engagement tips. ➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
📅 Interested in joining @scholars.org ? Join our info session on Wednesday, December 18th at 2pm ET to learn about our mission, membership benefits, and how to get involved. Already a member? Share this with your colleagues! scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Tbilisi, Georgia, tonight. The protest goes on forever.
Huge crowd fills street
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Merlin Schaeffer @mschaeffer.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
(1/7) 📢 New research alert! Even when people are shown clear evidence of #discrimination, it doesn‘t change their support for anti-discrimination policies. Read @kkrakows.bsky.social, @asmusletholsen.bsky.social, and my article in @ajpseditor.bsky.social to find out why: doi.org/10.1111/ajps...
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American Journal of Political Science | MPSA Journal | Wiley Online Library
The disadvantages experienced by minorities and lack of societal remedies are partly attributable to native-majority citizens’ limited awareness of minority hardships. We investigate whether informin...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Join our upcoming Coffee Hours on Monday, November 18th! Connect with our #Communications, #Policy, and Membership teams for support on your media or policy projects and to receive public engagement tips. ➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
If you're multilingual (or a lawyer) and would like to help immigrants who may be targeted under the new presidential administration, join the Immigration Justice Campaign webinar on Tues, 11/12. aila-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Volunteer with the Immigration Justice Campaign. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Are you an attorney, or a person who speaks multiple languages? We need you in the Immigration Justice Campaign. The Immigration Justice Campaign provides free legal services for asylum seekers, peo...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Are you... ✅Pursuing/have an advanced degree? ✅Affiliated w/ a university? ✅Conducting rigorous research? ✅Committed to sharing your expertise? Attend @scholars.org's info session this Thurs to learn about the value of membership. 🔗Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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SSN Info Session: November 2024 - Home
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Interested to learn more about the Scholar Strategy Network’s mission and how to become a member? Join our upcoming SSN Information Sessions on October 23 for prospective and incoming SSN Members. Register at the link below: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
Join our upcoming Coffee Hours on Monday, October 21st! Connect with our #Communications, #Policy, and Membership teams for support on your media or policy projects and to receive public engagement tips. ➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 04/10/2024
Thank you to Rep. Jason Rojas, Deputy Secretary Jacqueline Kozin, & Professors Nhat-Dang Do and Tanya Rhodes Smith, along with all who attended Ballots & Beverages. 🔗Check out our flyer to learn more about integrating voting discussion in the college classroom: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o4lfi...
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CT SSN Chapter @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2024
Join us for our kickoff event, Ballots and Beverages, Monday, 9/30, 5-7p. Learn from our panelists about how faculty can advance get out the vote efforts, and access resources to connect your research to policy. 🔗Register at the link to receive details: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 12/06/2024
Can anyone point me to researchers who are publicly refuting David Leonhardt and his messed up takes on immigration? This guy has a massive platform; it seems to be having a huge influence on establishment Dems; and his claims are becoming less and less empirically based.
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Mika McKinnon @mikamckinnon.bsky.social · 05/04/2024
Alright, Northeasterners, youhad an earthquake!! It’s your time to shine for geos! We rarely have felt reports from your area, and they’re so important for understanding the impact of surficial geology & buildings on real lived experience. Go on, fill it out. Null reports also help!
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The Earthquake Event Page application supports most recent browsers, view supported browsers. Or, try our Real-time Notifications, Feeds, and Web Services.
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Abby Fisher Williamson @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social · 27/03/2024
Two VAP jobs with @TrinityCollege Political Science: VAP in American Politics: trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3249 VAP in International Relations: trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3250
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