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Josh Zingher @zingherpolisci.bsky.social · 11h

We've probably learned more about American politics from the ANES than any other single data source. The same is true for the GSS and sociology. Both of these are gone if Congress acquiesces to these NSF cuts.

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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

STEM fields are of course important. And, think of how impactful your favorite books, music, and interactions have on you as a person. We need more empathy, self reflection, and critical thinking about what it means to be human in this world. Let’s not delegitimize its importance.

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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

These past two years, I’ve heard a lot of STEM folks be upset about the lack of funding and grants—many saying it’s “the death of U.S. science.” And in the same breath disparage social sciences, arts, and other humanistic pursuits. We need to study and fund lit., arts, music, and politics.

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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Curious if there’s any academic research or otherwise on the science of sharing? I’ve noticed that sharing can be a powerful method of connection or disconnection depending on how it’s done.

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Ian Rose @ianrosewrites.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Any source who ever plans to talk to USA Today needs to know about this and assess whether it's worth the gamble. I've never heard of this for any publication I've worked with, but add it to the pile of unethical and dangerous practices to look out for in contracts.

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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

The world is cynical enough. Let people believe in their dreams. Of course be honest, but there’s a fine line between being honest and cynicism that indulges your experience.

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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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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Of course! I’ll make sure to send all the longitudinal data your way. Along with any researchers who may be interested.

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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

Thank you! Won’t turn that offer down.

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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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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I haven’t been discussing this article explicitly, but the data around young men gambling has been at the front of my mind for a while. Could we expect an opinion piece sometime soon from Dr. Bedera?

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James Steur @jamessteur.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This is nerdy, but have you got any sources on the competitive/hierarchical nature of masculinity? I’ve got some preliminary data on how Democrats, overall, are less likely to say masculinity is under threat more than Republicans and the effects are stronger than gender. Think something is there!

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Mitch McConnell's shambling corpse 🧟‍♂️ @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.

wired.com

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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