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K. Chad Clay

@kchadclay.bsky.social
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Human Rights Person (@humanrightsperson.bsky.social). Co-Founder, HRMI (@rightstracker.bsky.social). Center Director & Associate Professor. Music Enthusiast. Views are my own and are not endorsed by my employer; reposts & likes are not endorsements. He/Him

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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The SouthEastern Rights Network (SERN) Fall 2026 Workshop will be hosted by @globis.bsky.social at the University of Georgia on October 9. Propose a presentation and/or register to attend here: www.southeasternrightsnet.org
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SouthEastern Rights Network
The SouthEastern Rights Network (SERN) is an organization aimed at connecting scholars who do human rights-related research and are based at institutions and organizations in the southeastern United.....
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
before the inauguration, higher education was the U.S.'s SECOND LARGEST export. billions of dollars of U.S. economic activity is tied to international students during their student years and during the routinely authorized post-graduation professional years.
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"A projected 111,000 fewer international students are expected in the U.S. this fall — a more than 9% drop in enrollment. A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect." www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
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U.S. colleges, universities brace for loss of international students
The Trump administration is capping the length of time international students can legally remain in the U.S., and declines in their enrollment could spell disaster for colleges and universities.
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Cullen Hendrix @cullenhendrix.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Required reading from @kchadclay.bsky.social in the @latimes.com on human rights in the United States: 1. US has always been pretty bad, especially when compared to other high-income democracies. 2. US got DRAMATICALLY worse in 2025. Land of the free, home of the brave. We should act like it.
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Contributor: U.S. standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home
The U.S. has been a poor performer for quite some time, regardless of the political party in power, but in 2025 the concerns multiplied.
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
My piece from yesterday was edited and republished in the @latimes.com. In short, data from @rightstracker.bsky.social shows that the US' human rights practices have been long been bad, but in 2025, they got much worse. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Contributor: U.S. standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home
The U.S. has been a poor performer for quite some time, regardless of the political party in power, but in 2025 the concerns multiplied.
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
My piece from yesterday was edited and republished in the @latimes.com. In short, data from @rightstracker.bsky.social shows that the US' human rights practices have been long been bad, but in 2025, they got much worse. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Contributor: U.S. standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home
The U.S. has been a poor performer for quite some time, regardless of the political party in power, but in 2025 the concerns multiplied.
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Thalia @thaliathalia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Yes, it's really that much worse: (My brilliant colleague @kchadclay.bsky.social in The Conversation and LA Times today.) www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Contributor: U.S. standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home
The U.S. has been a poor performer for quite some time, regardless of the political party in power, but in 2025 the concerns multiplied.
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discobreakin.bsky.social @discobreakin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Or read this one in the LA Times:
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Contributor: U.S. standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home
The U.S. has been a poor performer for quite some time, regardless of the political party in power, but in 2025 the concerns multiplied.
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discobreakin.bsky.social @discobreakin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
My very good friend @kchadclay.bsky.social wrote this and you should read it.
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The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive
New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The United States has long been one of the worst performers on human rights among high-income democracies, but according to new data from @rightstracker.bsky.social, those already poor practices worsened greatly in 2025. More in my latest at The Conversation: theconversation.com/the-united-s...
theconversation.com
The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive
New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.
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Human Rights Person @humanrightsperson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The new data have come out from @rightstracker.bsky.social, and the US performs very poorly. Check out the post for links to two articles describing, respectively, the US's consistently poor performance on economic and social rights and its new 2025 lows on civil and political rights.
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“A Human Rights Emergency”: The US government’s human rights performance by the numbers
Back in January, the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, Paul O’Brien, declared that the United States was experiencing “a human rights emergency.” The latest data fr…
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The United States has long been one of the worst performers on human rights among high-income democracies, but according to new data from @rightstracker.bsky.social, those already poor practices worsened greatly in 2025. More in my latest at The Conversation: theconversation.com/the-united-s...
theconversation.com
The United States’ human rights practices are taking a nosedive
New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Flashback to July: The 2026 @globis.bsky.social Ireland Program was a huge success. As usual, I took hundreds of pictures, but here are a few highlights (in places where we remembered to take group pictures).
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Josh Zingher @zingherpolisci.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
So much of Trumpism is rooted in the idea that any sacrifice, no matter how small, for the greater good is for suckers. It's a vision of society based on satisfying whatever impulse you have and damn the consequences. You see evidence of this everywhere from masking to climate change.
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Stephen Bagwell @stephenmbagwell.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New in @theconversation.com In short: @rightstracker.bsky.social data show the US is behind on economic and social rights (education, healthcare, dignified work and fair pay, food and nutrition) relative to what it can afford and its peers, looking at 30 years theconversation.com/americans-ar...
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Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data
This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.
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Christina Wolbrecht @cwolbrecht.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
I don’t need to be called out like this on a Saturday night.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Congratulations to Jessica Dick, GLOBIS Operations Coordinator, for being recognized with SPIA’s 2026 Staff Award of Distinction, which recognizes a staff member’s meaningful contributions to the UGA community! We are so grateful for all that Jessica has poured into GLOBIS over the past 13 years.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
On April 24, the SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium (URC) took place. Several GLOBIS students took part in the event, sharing their findings from research conducted through the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab, the BBCITS Security Leadership Program, or other research projects.
Promotional poster for the SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium at the University of Georgia’s Center for the Study of Global Issues, featuring the text “SPIA URC, SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium, April 24, 2026” alongside photos of students presenting research and a campus building. The collage highlights undergraduate research presentations and engagement at the event.
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Alex Braithwaite @thebraith.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Rachel Van Nostrand and I wrote a piece for The Conversation U.S. (with help from two excellent University of Arizona students, Malia Hirasa and Sydney Horton.) We detail how US ICE detention facilities qualify as a system of concentration camps.
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When immigration detention becomes a system of concentration: Lessons from research on 150 historical cases
Scholars have defined the elements of what qualifies as a concentration camp system. Based on those, ICE detention facilities meet the definition of concentration camps.
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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The solution to gerrymandering is proportional representation. Pass it on!
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Oona Hathaway @oonahathaway.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
law.yale.edu/yls-today/ne...
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Professor Oona Hathaway Named President of the American Society of International Law
At the society’s annual meeting, Hathaway spoke about the importance of international law at a time when the postwar international legal order is under strain.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Meet Emily Hwang, a 3rd Year from Suwanee, GA in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research analyzes how the rapid expansion of online sports betting constitutes a systemic violation of individual rights to health, physical integrity, and economic liberty.
A portrait of a smiling woman in a red blazer, arms crossed, a highlight for the University of Georgia's GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab Student Spotlight, with the text "EMILY HWANG" at the bottom and institutional logos at the top.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
EXCLUSIVE: The SPLC indictment, the Klan history behind it, and the ignominy of Todd Blanche. Another dark day for DOJ. Tonight, at Law Dork:
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The SPLC indictment, the Klan history behind it, and the ignominy of Todd Blanche
Another dark day for DOJ.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Meet Maia Norman, a 4th Year from Cumming, GA majoring in International Affairs in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on violence against women in post-conflict spaces. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
A portrait of a smiling young woman with dark red hair and bangs, wearing a dark brown jacket over a beige turtleneck. The text on the image identifies it as a student spotlight for the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab at the University of Georgia, featuring Maia Norman.
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Yes, this is evil and generally illiterate. But they're also a tech company named after a communications device that becomes corrupted and only provides information from the perspective of someone called the "dark lord" and "the deceiver." So, yeah, this is about what I'd expect. (1/4)
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Yes, this is evil and generally illiterate. But they're also a tech company named after a communications device that becomes corrupted and only provides information from the perspective of someone called the "dark lord" and "the deceiver." So, yeah, this is about what I'd expect. (1/4)
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Meet Ella Bryan, a 4th Year from Alpharetta, GA majoring in International Affairs in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research interests include the impact of vigilante groups on protecting human rights. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Several excellent contributions to this @theguardian.com panel on the Hungarian election. I particularly like the one by Zsuzsa Szelény. “Removing Orbán from office is one thing. Dismantling Orbánism is quite another.”
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Viktor Orbán is gone. What does his fall mean for Europe? Our panel responds
Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) would like to congratulate Alexandra Audrain on her selection for the Presidential Award of Excellence, one of the University of Georgia's highest undergraduate honors. (1/)
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
For once, some actual good news
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Hungary election live: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power
Long-serving prime minister beaten by opposition after early results showed clear lead
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Meet Naureen Lakhani, a 4th Year majoring in International Affairs and Political Science in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on the human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Read more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Join us in congratulating Dr. Linn Normand, associate professor of international affairs and resident fellow at the Center for the Study of Global Issues, for being selected as a 2026 Special Collections Faculty Teaching Fellow!
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Meet Mayerlyn Rivera, a 4th Year from Marietta, GA majoring in International Affairs with minors in French and International Human Rights and Security in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-....
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Oona Hathaway @oonahathaway.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This will be exhibit A in future war crimes trials if he carries out his threats. Tragically, it's those following the manifestly unlawful orders that are the ones most likely to be held to account.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Meet Celeste Hernandez, a a 3rd Year from Dalton, GA majoring in International Affairs and Political Science in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on forced disappearances in Latin America. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Meet Makayla Bangoura, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Makayla's research interests include children’s human rights and the rights of women in conflict. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Do you want to help future generations of students study abroad, learn about human rights, and embark on careers in which they will guide the future of our planet? If so, please give to GLOBIS.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Meet Aidan O'Donnell, a 4th year student from Flowery Branch, GA in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab researching corruption, corruption of state security forces, and violations of physical integrity rights. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Meet Amelia Pollio, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Amelia is a 4th Year from Alexandria, VA majoring in International Affairs with Certificates in Data Analytics in Public Policy and New Media. Learn more about the GHRRL: spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The Spring 2026 Newsletter for the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) is now available on our website! Learn more about our new and returning study away programs, introductions to our Spring 2026 Human Rights Research Lab cohort, and more here: spia.uga.edu/departments-....
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The application to the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab Fall 2026 cohort is NOW OPEN! Applications are due Monday, March 31. Apply today at spia.uga.edu/departments-....
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Meet Adrianna Good, a student in the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research interests include refugee and immigrant rights and self representation in immigration courts. Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On February 20, several Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) students presented their research at the SouthEastern Rights Network Spring Conference at Georgia State University. View the full program and learn more about the SouthEastern Rights Network at www.southeasternrightsnet.org.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Introducing the Spring 2026 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! These students will participate in GLOBIS human rights research projects while taking advanced human rights and research design classes, ultimately conducting their own independent research related to human rights.
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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Study away with GLOBIS in Ireland this Summer! Spots are EXTREMELY LIMITED and acceptances are rolling, so apply today! Learn more and submit your application at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....
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Dr. Kelebogile Zvobgo (she/her) @kellyzvobgo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Tl;dr: Autocracies respond more favorably to criticism from expert committees within the UN system than from fellow states. So “naming and shaming” can work; but it matters who it’s coming from and when.
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Dr. Kelebogile Zvobgo (she/her) @kellyzvobgo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
📑 Happy to share my latest research into autocratic states’ engagement with the international human rights regime. doi.org/10.1080/1475...
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Responding to criticism: Autocratic states and treaty reservation withdrawal
Autocracies, like democracies, use reservations to adjust their treaty commitments. But autocracies receive far greater pressure to withdraw reservations. To what extent is this pressure effective?...
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Han was a giant in the field, but he was always incredibly humble. When I met him, I mentioned that he had written the first quantitative analysis of human rights abuse, helping establish the field. He shrugged it off as "a thing I did a long time ago," which he couldn't believe I'd read. (1/2)
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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Han was a giant in the field, but he was always incredibly humble. When I met him, I mentioned that he had written the first quantitative analysis of human rights abuse, helping establish the field. He shrugged it off as "a thing I did a long time ago," which he couldn't believe I'd read. (1/2)
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Oona Hathaway @oonahathaway.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
There are news reports that Hegseth personally issued orders to “kill everybody” on a boat accused of drug trafficking A group of former JAGs explains that "both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both." www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
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