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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Not to sound like a broken record, but why does Australia under-invest in China research? The latest 'Future Fellowships' grants announced by the Australian Research Council (@arc-gov-au.bsky.social) include not ONE single project focused on contemporary Chinese society, economy, or politics...

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

When you ask states to reduce payment errors—but only count overpayments and underpayments as errors—guess what happens? States reject applicants they're unsure about because wrongful denials don't count against them.⁣ ⁣ newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The aftermath of my bacon, eggs, biscuit, and grits breakfast at the Atlanta airport. Not a pretty picture, but dang if it wasn’t tasty! Good to be home in Georgia, if only for a couple of days.

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Ossoff’s statement is 1000x stronger than Schumer-Jeffries. This is a moderate Jewish Senator from a Trump state. The split isn’t moderate vs progressive, but leading vs poll-reacting

Sen. Ossoff Statement on Iran
Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement.
"Eight months ago, Donald Trump lied to the country when he claimed U.S. air strikes had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program.
"Now Trump says he's taken America to war for regime change in Iran.
"Trump has launched this regime change war and put American forces at risk without presenting evidence of an imminent threat, without clear objectives, without having exhausted diplomacy, without a plan for the aftermath, and without the consent of Congress.
"I oppose yet another regime change war-of-choice in the Middle East. Congress must convene immediately and pass a War Powers Resolution to assert our Constitutional authority over war and peace.
"The President has presented no evidence that Iran or its nuclear program — which he falsely claimed to have 'obliterated' — pose an imminent threat to the United States, or that diplomacy was exhausted. Iran's support for terrorism and uranium enrichment have long destabilized the region. But sending American forces into harm's way should only ever be a last resort.
"I pray for the safety of U.S. forces who have been ordered into battle and commend their extraordinary professionalism."

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... “The Nazi campaign against Jews depended on institutions like universities handing over information about their Jewish members to the authorities.” Today it’s “the Jews”. Tomorrow it could be anyone, including you.

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UPenn faculty condemn Trump administration’s demand for ‘lists of Jews’

Groups say EEOC demand for names and personal details echoes dark history and threatens safety and civil rights

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Dawn breaking at Sun-Moon Lake in Taiwan always brings peace.

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Kristopher Velasco @kvelasco.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

My latest article is now up on ASR. In it, we argue that the U.S. LGBTQ movement is in the midst of a widespread, conflictual process of generational turnover—with important implications for the future of the movement. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 28/11/2025

1/ A grassroots relief effort has sprung to life across Tai Po, and online, as Hongkongers rally to volunteer, offer food, shelter and clothing to the victims of the Tai Po fire tragedy. Read the full story on HKFP: buff.ly/Dv8hIz6

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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

What can you do with a sociology degree? More than you realize! ASA’s “Majoring in Sociology: A Pathway to Opportunity” brochures and booklets detail how a BA in sociology prepares students for rewarding careers. bit.ly/4cTWMae

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

It was with a heavy heart that I learned this weekend about the passing of Prof Kai Erikson, eminent Yale sociologist and core member of my dissertation committee. Kai had a gift for infusing every interaction with a deep graciousness and generosity of spirit. RIP, Kai news.yale.edu/2025/11/11/k...

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Kai T. Erikson, eminent sociologist and historian of disaster

Kai T. Erikson, a beloved teacher and prominent figure on Yale’s campus for 45 years, died on Nov. 10.

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

#NoKings super crowded subways in NYC, young and old alike!

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Patricia M. Thornton @pm-thornton.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford is appointing an AP in Modern Chinese Studies working on contemporary #China in anthropology, sociology, political science, international relations or law w/a strong engagement with Chinese texts. For more details see: tinyurl.com/4teuh47w

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Thank you, Baltimore, for a great visit at @jhu.edu with Profs. @jenniferhadams.bsky.social , John Yasuda, Joel Andreas, Giovanna Dore, Ho-Fung Ho, and a group of graduate students that asked great questions about “Everyday Democracy” in China (@columbiaup.bsky.social )!

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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

This free training event is taking place tomorrow! You can still register if you'd like an overview of the whole process of academic book publishing. www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... #Authors #Publishing #AcademicSky #Researchers

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Overview of Books Publishing

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the process of getting your academic book published.

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

My Son Is Not an Epidemic: A Father Responds to RFK Jr.'s Dangerous Autism Rhetoric - Variety

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 10/04/2025

No lawmaker in Congress should be able to own, buy, and sell individual stocks. We need to ban congressional stock trading—and I've got a bill for that.

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Thanks to @deldemucan.bsky.social, Jordan McSwiney, and Dakila Yee for the great conversation about #EverydayDemocracy. Hope to reconnect with all of you soon.

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Josh Chafetz @joshchafetz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:

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American Bar Association @americanbar.org · 21/02/2025

The ABA supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. Please donate today to support our work to defend the rule of law. www.americanbar.org/groups/depar...

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

For those #sociologists out there who aren't aware yet, the @asanews.bsky.social is on Bluesky now! Hoping this serves as a connection for real insights and (dare I say it?) substantive exchanges.

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Bec Hamilton @bechamilton.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

“As an editorial cartoonist, my job is to hold powerful people and institutions accountable. For the first time, my editor prevented me from doing that critical job. So I have decided to leave the Post.”

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Not sure if it’s considered gauche to post passport visa stamps here, but this is one I’m very proud of. Proof of my first visit to Nowhere Netherlands. ☺️

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Anthony J. Spires @ajspires.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Join me in Paris? I'm excited (and a little intimidated) to be taking Tocqueville back to France for the European launch of my new book, Everyday Democracy cup.columbia.edu/book/everyda... I'll be speaking @ EHESS on Wed., Dec. 18, 1-3pm. Thanks to Isabelle Thireau and Sebastian Veg 1/

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Everyday Democracy | Columbia University Press

Bottom-up voluntary associations, it is commonly thought, are among the fundamental building blocks of democracy, preparing people for engaged citizenship. A... | CUP

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