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James Steur

@jamessteur.bsky.social
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PhD University of Illinois | Coffee | Political Psychology | Chess

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Austin American-Statesman @statesman.com · 24/09/2026
The provost’s office also eliminated dozens of courses on race from counting toward the core curriculum.
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UT cuts all women and gender classes from core curriculum, drops race classes
The provost’s office also eliminated dozens of courses on race from counting toward the core curriculum.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today I’m nostalgic for Utah mountains, the memories and friends of college, and my family. I’d love nothing more than some fry sauce and some quality time back home with my loved ones and to reminisce. 💜
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I made the mistake of picking up my dissertation again. Should have never picked it up again.
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Louis Römer @lromeranth.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
It is really not surprising at all to me to see the same people who were complaining about cancel culture and intellectual freedom now argue for eliminating things they disagree with or don’t like. The whole cancel culture thing was an exercise in DARVO
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
U.S.-based SPSP members: The proposed FY2027 budget would eliminate the NSF SBE Directorate, which supports approximately 5,000 scholars each year. Urge your elected officials to protect the SBE Directorate, with help from COSSA: ow.ly/5PKz50Zs2xI
The U.S. Capitol building with a blue banner urging lawmakers to save the NSF SBE Directorate in an SPSP advocacy alert.
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Melissa Baker @melissabaker.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Make your profiles private if they aren’t already, y’all.
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Stan Oklobdzija @stano.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Extremely difficult to overstate how boned the United States is if foreign scientists like this man start viewing China as a more attractive place to work. Like that's it, that's the entire ballgame. Figure out how to leave the country and get your money out of dollars.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
New pet peeve: don’t give vague reasons why someone shouldn’t pursue a PhD and be super negative about it. Especially if they’re excited. For most, you should be able to express your negative experiences and discuss some of the realities and costs in a constructive manner.
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Resistance Studies Series @resistanceschool.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
"Because faculty no longer control the curriculum, Texas A&M is quickly becoming an institution of dead dogmas." - Martin Peterson His full resignation letter below. Hear from him directly at our next Resistance Salon - June 24 @ 12pm ET. Register 👇 www.resistancestudiesseries.com/salon
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Just got back some fun polling data from a nationally representative sample that political scientists get to ask a single question on whatever they want. My question: why did someone include a question about perceptions regarding the public’s favorite flavor of ice cream? Most thought vanilla.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 28/05/2026
BREAKING: New proposed OMB regulation, applying to all federal grants, requiring grant reviews by senior political appointees and re-emphasizes that "peer review remains advisory and does not replace agency discretion". #standupforscience public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10817.pdf
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
“.. We spotted nine Polymarket accounts .. who made collectively $2.4 million betting almost exclusively on U.S. Military operations. .. “.. Now, here is the crazy part. 98% win rates.” @mediaite.com www.mediaite.com/media/news/6...
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Jacob Montgomery @jacobmontgomery.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Can’t wait to see what happens with political ads….
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Last lecture in the same department after nine years. A wild ride for sure. The students were especially nice today—I’m sure the pizza I brought helped.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The social science division of NSF is looking at zero funding from the admin. For the physical scientists, who have faced immense cuts, it’s clear who is next. Our social science work can assist in trying to address the widespread concerns that led to all these funding cuts. Offer support!
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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Take action to protect sociology! The administration's FY27 budget will dismantle the National Science Foundation’s Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate, a crucial resource for social science research. Contact your elected official here: bit.ly/ASAaction.
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Daniel 🕹️ @strengejacke.de · 26/04/2026
🚀 New vignette: Uncover "Context Effects" in mixed models. Stop blending within- & between-person effects. Learn to demean variables and formally test state vs. trait differences side-by-side with the #RStats #easystats {modelbased}📦 easystats.github.io/modelbased/a...
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Context Effects: How the Environment Shapes the Individual
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
My students respond more strongly to me being in High School Musical 3 than my doctorate degree. Higher Education Educators: Be in a high-profile film or movie as an extra. You’ll gain immense street credit.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Are we at a point where sensational posts override actual journalism?
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Iran mined the Strait of Hormuz, and doesn't know where all the mines are. Even in the best case scenario of a lasting end to hostilities and widespread agreement to open the strait as quickly as possible, we're looking at severe energy supply disruption with far-reaching economic impacts.
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Iran Unable to Find Mines in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Says
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
In my U.S. Presidency class, young students noted that Trump is the president they remember for most of their lives. Many students said the class was grounding and a reminder that what we are seeng isn’t normal. The new chaos of U.S. politics isn’t normal, and this is why we need poli sci classes.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I cannot emphasize this enough in this social media environment. Frequency of posting and arguments that sound intuitive does not mean expertise. Please give your likes and reposts thoughtfully.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
It seems clear to me that the standards for many entry level tenure track jobs in academia appear to be the previous standard for tenure. Now visiting positions and postdocs gear you up to be at that level to compete. I hope folks can see how this pushes out underrepresented folks in academia.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This thread really gets at the way amateur restorative justice processes very often become about rape apologism and protecting perpetrators—while pushing survivors out of the community they never hurt in any way.
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Verasight @verasight.io · 18/03/2026
Americans have embraced AI faster than any major consumer technology on record. ~64% now use AI at least monthly, a curve that's steeper than television’s rise in the 1950s & phone adoption in the 1990s. www.verasight.io/post/americans-hav…
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’ve had many people in class and publicly offer snarky comments and quips about their moral superiority over the last decade on their superior understanding of issues. We all have our moments (myself included), and what’s the purpose?
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Norah 🤗 @thenoraheffect.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
F.C.C. Chair, Brendan Carr, threatened to revoke networks licenses because of accurate coverage of Trump’s war. Another step towards the weakening of democratic institutions, consolidate power, eliminate free press and eliminate opposition.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Eight weeks into the semester teaching Intro to U.S. Politics, Congress, and the Presidency. Anybody interested in starting a go fund me for all the teachers teaching these topics this semester?
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Homestar Blade Runner 20X6 @checarina.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
hey chat, does effective communication include passive-aggressively leaving a book calling your colleagues idiots lying around in a shared office space?
A coffee table with a single item on it: a book called "Surrounded By Idiots" by Thomas Erikson, which is supposedly about effective communication with "the four types of human behavior" and has "over two million copies sold"
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Reposting for obvious reasons. ICE has leased large office spaces is every major U.S. city. And if they follow the Minneapolis playbook, they will use those hubs to terrorize suburban and rural areas too.
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ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
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Melissa Baker @melissabaker.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Gallup is going to stop polling on presidential approval after 88 years. Wow. thehill.com/homenews/med...
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Senator Jacky Rosen @rosen.senate.gov · 11/02/2026
No one can deny that ICE under this Administration is being overly aggressive, violating people's rights, and endangering the lives of U.S. citizens and law abiding immigrants. We cannot move forward without commonsense reforms.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I’m wondering if other instructors are seeing surprise from students about accountability regarding AI usage and in-person exams in classes? Having an AI usage statement for my classes had a student call it “ground breaking,” but I have a hard time believing they are seeing this for the first time.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I had a great time meeting and seeing @melissabaker.bsky.social present today at University of Illinois! Such cool work on mindfulness as a tool for correcting misinformation. Look forward to seeing more great work!
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Doing everything I can to teach all my students what’s happening, and I’m ready for a nap.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Every time ICE kills someone, let it be a reminder that they do not have the power to govern the way they want. Violence is the weakest and most unstable source of power. If the state is relying on violence, it’s a sign they can’t get power any other way.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
My group chats are full of Minnesotans reacting to today’s murder by figuring out ways they can help. We need people outside of the state to do the same thing. Whatever you wish everyone else was doing right now? Do it today. Let’s make a list of things that could help.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
This resource is EXCELLENT.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Something you almost certainly won’t see in the national news is how many tiny protests are all over the Twin Cities today. They’re at stoplights. Parks. Bridges. Just everywhere. And people walking by are joining in. The solidarity is so deep. It’s beautiful and brave. I love this city.
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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
I’m tired of the cynicism wrapped up in “not surprised.” Not being surprised isn’t wisdom, for many it’s resignation. Hoping for less detached commentary and more action.
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Paul Tosto @paultosto.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
My @mprnews.org colleagues today produced a ton of great journalism today around the ICE surge in the Twin Cities. Here's a link to our daily liveblog. It's an easy way to get a quick look at much of what happened Thursday. www.mprnews.org/live-updates
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The latest on ICE in Minnesota
Live updates on ICE enforcement in Minnesota, with the latest developments and links to deeper reporting as events unfold.
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Jonathan M. Katz @katz.theracket.news · 19/01/2026
Tfw the dog won’t wag
Quinnipiac poll: Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. voters oppose taking Greenland by military force
Q: Would you support or oppose the United States trying to take Greenland by military force?
Note: Totals may not equal 100% because of rounding.
Source: Jan. 8-12, 2026, Quinnipiac poll of 1,133 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percentage points. Error margins are larger among subgroups.
Support
Don't know/No answer • Oppose
Registered voters
86%
Republicans
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68%
Democrats
95%
Independents
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Shana Gadarian @sgadarian.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Everyone teaching IR and American right now.
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a man with a beard and a hat is standing in front of a row of empty seats .
ALT: a man with a beard and a hat is standing in front of a row of empty seats .
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
We’re the bad guys now.
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Matt Ford @mford.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The Assistant AG for Civil Rights complaining on Twitter about her social media following numbers.
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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Republican Nazis thought we would greet ICE as liberators. They fundamentally do not understand human decency.
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Bruce Wilson @brucewilson.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Don Moynihan shares a letter from a Minneapolis/St. Paul resident who was previously political uninvolved. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/dispatch-f...
"The targeted people - again, almost all of whom are U.S. citizens or in the U.S. legally - are abducted and frequently sent to jail in Texas or Louisiana or elsewhere within 24 hours; hopefully the neighborhood observers were able to get their name and a phone number for a friend or family member. The neighborhood observers, peacefully practicing their legal rights, are labeled terrorists by their government. Or worse, they are also abducted and detained..."
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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
the people of MN have been murdered, brutalized and kidnapped for weeks now and have remained *amazingly* peaceful in the face of it. lecturing citizens to not “take the bait” etc is pretty disrespectful after a point and avoids the real question: how long are they supposed to take this, undefended?
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