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Daniel A. N. Goldstein @daniel-a-n-goldstein.com · 12/08/2026

Are politicians gatekeepers of democracy? Will they reject candidates for party leadership or coalitions to protect it? We ran pre-registered experiments on 2,000 Norwegian politicians. They do gatekeep, but it’s conditional. osf.io/preprints/so...

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thank you to the organizers for a fantastic workshop!

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Heike Klüver @heikekluever.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📣 We're hiring! Looking for a PostDoc? Join our team in Berlin! Work with @heikekluever.bsky.social, @macartan.bsky.social and Johannes Giesecke at Humboldt University, @scripts-berlin.eu and @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social Great people, great project, great city! 🗓️ Deadline: 15 August 2026

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Infantino still has to go. He'll probably have a soft landing with a gig as a WWE executive.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Crazy story! The MAGA DOJ settles a suit against three egg producers alleging price manipulation -- for pennies on the dollar! I remember when we were told by Bannon, Hawley and acolytes that the GOP was the new working class party. LOL. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

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How US egg producers gamed prices while blaming bird flu

Evidence amassed by prosecutors shows executives privately colluded to keep prices aloft while shifting focus for cause

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Wondering how to wrap up your @epssnet.bsky.social experience? Join our panel on "Violence, Incentives, and Participation in an Authoritarian Regime" at 15.20 at ICC Hall 1D! I am looking forward to sharing a joint project with @heikekluever.bsky.social and Anselm Hager on Interwar Berlin.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thinking about conducting a field experiment, but stifled by the wishes and whims of partner orgs or oversight bodies? You may want to explore a constrained experiment leveraging *dimensions of indifference*! Join us at Glenbank (Hilton) on June 18 at 13.30 @epssnet.bsky.social to learn more.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Junge ausländische Arbeitnehmende in der Schweiz stützen mit ihren Beiträgen AHV und Gesundheitssystem -- exakt so wie ihre Schweizer Kolleg:innen und Generationen vor ihnen. Und für dieses Privileg sollen sie eine Zuwanderungssteuer entrichten? Verkehrte Welt. www.derbund.ch/rudi-bindell...

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«Rentenalter 70 – und der Fachkräftemangel ist entschärft», sagt der Zürcher Gastrokönig

Nach dem Nein zur 10-Millionen-Schweiz fordert Rudi Bindella ein Umdenken von Politik und Wirtschaft: Weniger Standortmarketing und eine bessere Förderung inländischer Arbeitskräfte.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Only a few weeks ago, the polls predicted a victory for the population cap. The turnaround happened because a lot of people -- artists, business owners, academics, foreign workers in Switzerland -- cared enough to stick their head above the parapet and speak out. That makes a difference!

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

An incredible artist. If you are in or near Cologne, go see his work at Kolumba. Duane Michals, Photographer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 94 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/a...

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Duane Michals, Photographer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 94

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Niall Stanage @niallstanage.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

This is a devastating interview. Scott Pelley tells the NYT that Bari Weiss directly put a “thumb on the scale” for Trump over the killing of Renee Good. Here’s his explanation of exactly what happened.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Webinar on the Swiss population cap referendum is happening on June 1! We will center foreign citizens in Switzerland, Swiss expats, multinational families. In short: Those who know what migrating actually means. German/French, English questions welcome! Sign up at: www.sp-ps.ch/artikel/waru...

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Webinar: Warum wir NEIN sagen zur Chaos-Initiative der SVP - SP Schweiz

Warum wir NEIN sagen zur Chaos-Initiative Mit der «10-Millionen-Initiative» will die SVP am 14. Juni eine Obergrenze der Bevölkerungszahl in die Schweizer B ...

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Worried about the Swiss population cap referendum? In a webinar on June 1, I will discuss the proposed text with Fmr Speaker of the Swiss Lower House Eric Nussbaumer and Sinem Gökçen, Co-Leader of the Migrant Social Democrats. When: June 1, 19.00 CEST Register at: www.sp-ps.ch/artikel/waru...

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Webinar: Warum wir NEIN sagen zur Chaos-Initiative der SVP - SP Schweiz

Warum wir NEIN sagen zur Chaos-Initiative Mit der «10-Millionen-Initiative» will die SVP am 14. Juni eine Obergrenze der Bevölkerungszahl in die Schweizer B ...

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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Webinar: Warum wir NEIN sagen zur Chaos-Initiative der SVP - SP Schweiz

Warum wir NEIN sagen zur Chaos-Initiative Mit der «10-Millionen-Initiative» will die SVP am 14. Juni eine Obergrenze der Bevölkerungszahl in die Schweizer B ...

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

If we are not really careful, this might become the Swiss Brexit moment. On June 15, everyone will start googling "Freedom of Movement", "Schengen", "Family Reunification". Glad that @rfrbrghs.bsky.social points out how radical the proposed text is. We need more of that clarity.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Go Hungary! I am keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 Noteworthy that young Hungarians leading the charge against the despot.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Just in time for Passover, my husband (@hirschland.bsky.social) has written eloquently on the subject of LLMs and the sanctity of human language. Much to ponder. Happy holidays to all who celebrate! open.substack.com/pub/joshuahi...

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IS CHATGPT KOSHER?

...and who cares how many 'r's there are in 'strawberry'?

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 31/03/2026

Hilarious how for years serious people have said that you can't rely on renewables because they are prone to disruptions in supply www.ft.com/content/19f1...

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UK to receive last tanker of jet fuel from Middle East this week

Industry warnings of disruption contrast with government calls for calm

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Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · 08/03/2026

Ist die Bundesregierung gut beraten, weniger stark auf das Völkerrecht zu setzen? Oona A. Hathaway von der Yale Law School zählt zu den weltweit führenden Expertinnen für das Recht bewaffneter Konflikte. Wir haben mit ihr über den Krieg gegen den Iran gesprochen: verfassungsblog.de/die-weigerun...

Zitat: „Die Weigerung europäischer Staaten, den Angriff als Völkerrechtsbruch zu benennen, ist ein schwerer Fehler.“

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Hanna Schwander @hannaschwander.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Very excited to welcome @tinepaulsen.bsky.social at the Politics Lecture Series of the HU. Tine will give a talk about the fiscal consequences of ballot extensions. Come and join us if you are in town!

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Has anyone written up best practices for data sharing and data protection in RCTs conducted with NGOs/partner organizations? Bonus if the best practices are informed by GDPR? I am thinking Gerber and Green 2012 style, but more specific on the logistical details.

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Martin Sandbu @martinsandbu.ft.com · 09/01/2026

The EU really knows how to hide its light under a bushel. It has just passed the world's biggest trade deal (with Mercosur) - using a written procedure among ambassadors, making the public barely notices a huge strategic step forward for Europe. Contrast with Trump's made-for-TV signing ceremonies.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Read the full blog post. The headline alone does not convey how disturbing this is. Imagine being a student asked to pay tuition for censored coursework! The solution here would be collective action. Sadly, academics are proving themselves incapable of that.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

On Thursday, I was at @hertieschool.bsky.social to discuss how legacies of autocratic state-building derailed Weimar democracy. Thank you to @ariannaornaghi.bsky.social, @markkayser.bsky.social and the entire PE community for your engagement, feedback, and probing questions!

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

With autocrats and other losers attacking Wikipedia, I have now set up a monthly donation to the Wikimedia foundation, for the price of a latte macchiato in Berlin-Mitte. Wikipedia has flaws, but it remains an exceptional resource worth supporting in our era of rampant bullshittification.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The decimation of American academia continues unabated. Again, Europe, if anyone is paying attention: This is a generational opportunity.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Seeing my friends' countless IG stories from NoKings protests make me miss the US 😢

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Do I have someone in my network who works with/knows someone at Emily's List, ideally in the United States, and would be willing to put me in touch for a research project?

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Terrible decision. The prospect of rapid naturalization made moving to Germany very attractive. A huge missed opportunity, especially as the US is desperate to kick out skilled people from abroad. www.dw.com/de/deutschla...

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Deutschland schafft schnellere Einbürgerung ab – DW – 08.10.2025

Seit 2024 konnte man unter bestimmten Bedingungen schon nach drei Jahren den deutschen Pass bekommen. Nun wurde die sogenannte Turboeinbürgerung gestrichen. Innenminister Alexander Dobrindt freut sich...

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

"The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future [...] I'd say three years, give or take a year or two." Just a heads-up to my pension fund managers, if you are paying attention on.ft.com/4mChOzi

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US sliding towards 1930s-style autocracy, warns Ray Dalio

Billionaire hedge fund boss says other investors are too scared of Trump to speak out

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Does not surprise me at all that New York City is the place where a new anti-fascist politics that brings people together in real, off-line ways is born. In the best tradition of Fiorello LaGuardia.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Wild to check in on Bluesky once a day to see the Trump admin set American academia on fire, step by step by step

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Fabio Ellger @fabioellger.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Excited to host the 4th iteration of the Transformations of Democracy Junior Scholars Workshop at WZB Berlin together with Hanno Hilbig! Amazing talks & exchanges with colleagues from Princeton, Harvard, UC Davis, Toulouse School of Economics, Copenhagen, Humboldt, Chemnitz, EUI, and beyond..

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Want to do cutting-edge research in an ambitious and supportive environment *and* live in a diverse, exciting city with outstanding quality of life? Come join us at HU Berlin! If you have questions about the position or the city, do not hesitate to reach out.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Unsure which panel to finish your day with? Come join us in 0.A.02 for an exciting set of historical papers on violence, conflict and democracy. @dnsltr.bsky.social @franvillamil.bsky.social @golafs.bsky.social

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Francesc Amat @cescamat.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Very happy to share the program for the 3rd edition of the Yale-UB Historical Political Economy Workshop. Taking place at the University of Barcelona on June 30th and July 1st. Really looking forward to it! Cc: @didacqueralt.bsky.social

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Very excited to be a part of this workshop with a fascinating set of papers. I will be sharing my research on policing, political violence and extremist voting in Weimar Germany. Thank you to @tinepaulsen.bsky.social, @pauvallprat.bsky.social & @franvillamil.bsky.social for bringing us together!

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Thank you very much! I am incredibly excited to get started. If you are in Berlin and work on extremism, political violence, democratic backsliding, causal inference, or any related issues, please reach out. I would love to meet for coffee!

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Is Europe serious about wanting to close its tech/AI gap with the US? The Trump admin is reviving its policies of harassing, insulting, and making life difficult for workers from abroad contributing to the US economy. This would be a golden opportunity to poach that talent.

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Moritz Bondeli @mbondeli.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

My sizzling hot take is that the Scholz chancellorship was not all that bad. Important achievements are clouded by a general sense of malaise that is disconnected from fundamentals. There are several really significant achievements to show for! Off the top of my head: (1/3)

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Evan Peck @peck.phd · 20/11/2024

Trying something new: A 🧵 on a topic I find many students struggle with: "why do their 📊 look more professional than my 📊?" It's *lots* of tiny decisions that aren't the defaults in many libraries, so let's break down 1 simple graph by @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social 🔗 www.ft.com/content/73a1...

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