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Shobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 21/05/2026

My new Expert Voices column @science.org discusses how the pursuit of innovation without appropriate governance creates "sacrifice subjects": marginalized communities who experience systematic harm from tech. And I look to France for a regulatory approach that takes disparate impacts seriously.

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“Sacrifice subjects” and a proposal for people-first technology regulation

In March 2026, juries in California and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for user injuries, including addiction, anxiety, depression, and thoughts of self-harm. After years of dashed hopes for...

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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Just announced: University of Michigan Faculty Senate resoundingly votes to support Big Ten academic mutual defense compact. 92.8% of over 3,000 votes.

Motion 1: Resolution to Establish a Mutual Defense Compact for the Universities of the Big Ten Academic Alliance in Defense of Academic Freedom, Institutional Integrity, and the Research Enterprise

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Yes 2761 (92.8%)
No 214 (7.2%)

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Charlotte Cavaille @ccavaille.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

For those who were at the second teach in and heard @meganastewart.bsky.social talk about this issue, more food for thought.

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Charlotte Cavaille @ccavaille.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I'll be moderating a panel on Birth Right Citizenship at @umfordschool.bsky.social (and try to bring a comparative perspective). The panel includes legal scholars and historians (see below), join us on FRIDAY March 28th! fordschool.umich.edu/event/2025/c...

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Current and Historical Challenges to Birthright Citizenship

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect, even as the initial executive order is blocked nationwide by three federal a...

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Page One Media @pageonem.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

March 12th @mikealbertus.bsky.social in conversation with @meganastewart.bsky.social at @literatibookstore.bsky.social : page1m.co/3D7S0K1 @haimson.bsky.social ‘s book launch in conversation with Kishonna Gray at University of Michigan: page1m.co/3Xq7rnO 🧵 (8/22) #literati #annarbor

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Tore Wig @torewig.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Why are we not seeing massive sustained opposition to democratic backsliding in the US? Do opposition leaders have too high opportunity costs (many are quite rich), coordination problems (no central leading figure), lack of a unifying ideology,..

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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

IR is such a US-coded discipline that you have loads of analysts and journalists with IR backgrounds still churning out wordcount about what Trump will do with US hegemony even as the geopolitical reality looks more and more like this:

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Sarah Parkinson @separkinson.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A couple of things to keep in mind re: Hamas/Israel deal: 1) It's focused on a ceasefire (incl. Gazan return to homes/humanitarian aid), Israeli hostage return, & Palestinian prisoner release. All positives. 2) It's not a "peace" deal 3) Annexation efforts accelerating in E. Jerusalem/West Bank

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Center for Political Studies @umisrcps.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

ICYMI: @meganastewart.bsky.social identifies a mechanism through which revolutionaries change societies: "the the enforcement of programs to forge new social organizations that align with revolutionary values." The working paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #PoliSky #UMichResearch

Revolutionary Change and Social Organization:
Evidence from the French Republican Calendar: Megan A. Stewart uses the enforcement of the French Republican Calendar to test the argument that when officials more intensely enforce social organizational programs, they facilitate people's alignment with revolutionary principles.

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

New working paper, just five short years in the making! The idea for it emerged from reading about the French Revolution during COVID lockdowns, which warped my sense of time, and got me interested into measures thereof. Abstract and title below, and full ms here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Junior scholars, consider applying if you’re interested! Happy to answer questions you might have!

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Bill Wohlforth @wwohlforth.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

It was wonderful to work with @dartmouthdickey.bsky.social post doc fellowship alumnus @mpoznansky.bsky.social on this piece . . .

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Interesting article on how rebels use narcotics (both directly and as finance), but the Taliban's approach was not uncommon. The Chinese Communist Party destroyed many opium crops but kept some to manufacture anesthetics (at minimum), and in work with @lianaeustacia.bsky.social and Justin Conrad ...

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Bill Wohlforth @wwohlforth.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

My esteemed colleague @brendannyhan.bsky.social posted this.So, I'm just repostin'. But am thrilled finally to see this 'tween covers . . .

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Check out this new book award opportunity

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African Politics Conference Group @africanpoliticscg.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

We're delighted to announce that Justine Davis and Martha Wilfahrt won the APCG Best Article Award for their paper titled “Enumerator Experiences in Violent Research Environment.” Read the full citation here: www.afpol.org/blog/justine...

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Justine Davis and Martha Wilfahrt win the APCG Best Article Award

Justine Davis and Martha Wilfahrt win the APCG Best Article Award for their article titled “Enumerator Experiences in Violent Research Environment”

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

On the way to victory, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) integrated governance as part of its broader strategy and used its governance to signal ideas about its post-war commitments to the international community, which is very common among rebel groups: edition.cnn.com/2024/12/06/w...

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Syrian rebel leader speaks to CNN in exclusive interview | CNN

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the militant leader of the main group driving Syria’s armed opposition, speaks exclusively to CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh about the goal of Syria’s rebel coalition, Hayat Tahrir Al-...

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I am excited to share some new work with Claire Brunel, perfect for reading while Overleaf is down. The paper explores how the distribution of power between social groups shapes inventing--the bedrock of innovation. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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The Distributional Politics of Inventing: Evidence from Woman's Labor Force Participation in World War II

Technological innovations shape the distribution of power between and within societies. Invention-the first step in innovation-and recognition for inventing sha

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 17/11/2024

"Relax. This resurgence of the Empire will likely be a temporary blip in the course of the galaxy, much like the last time the Empire was in control. "

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Here’s Why a Second Death Star Won’t Be That Bad

“Mr. Trump’s first term was better than expected… the authoritarian rule that Democrats and the press predicted never appeared. Mr. Trump was too u...

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

This is the second time in ~two weeks that Neo-Nazis have gathered around Michigan cities and it’s not surprising that they also gathered in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. Their presence in liberal, college cities and towns suggests they’re emboldened and … www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

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Group holds ‘White Lives Matter’ signs in demonstration outside Michigan Stadium

The demonstration appeared to involve less than a dozen people and unfolded Saturday afternoon near the closed gates of the Big House in Ann Arbor.

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Jacob Ware @jacobware.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Absolutely love this: "Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday." www.npr.org/2024/11/12/g...

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Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday.

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hey new followers 👋, an introduction: I’m an associate professor at the Ford School, University of Michigan. I research how political violence and radical social restructuring are tied, especially revolutions & civil wars. When I’m not researching, I am typically found outside or baking/cooking.

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Kicking off Peace Science over dinner with @lianaeustacia.bsky.social and Mich Gov Big Gretch, what?!?!

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Homemade brownies, bread, butter and peanut butter buttercream: the all-purpose election night kit for easing anxiety, enhancing celebration, or numbing soul-crushing sadness.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Two of the largest, most prestigious papers in the country have let fear of retribution from an aspiring autocrat dissuade them from endorsing his opponent. Historical, inexplicable, unforgivable cowardice. And incredibly dangerous. www.npr.org/2024/10/25/n...

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'Washingon Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s

The Washington Post declined to make an endorsement in this year's presidential race. Its editorial board has written that GOP nominee Donald Trump is unfit for office.

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Jacob Ware @jacobware.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Two weeks ahead of #Election2024, we are in an elevated threat environment. 🧵 As Ned Parker and Peter Eisler report in Reuters, we are witnessing "the biggest and most sustained increase in US political violence since the 1970s." (1/7) www.reuters.com/world/us/new...

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New cases of political violence roil U.S. ahead of contentious election

With two weeks to go before the US presidential election, cases of political violence have shown the biggest and most sustained increase since the 1970s.

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Shobita Parthasarathy @shobitap.org · 21/10/2024

New Article Alert! I argue that the last 50 years of controversy over #genetics and #biotechnology (esp in the US) has limited both the scope, and the knowledge and expertise, deemed legitimate in science and #tech #policy making. It's #openaccess! www.annualreviews.org/content/jour... #sts #histsci

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Vincent Arel-Bundock @vincentab.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

📚🚨 I posted 11 new chapters of my upcoming book! Model to Meaning: How to Interpret Statistical Results with #marginaleffects for #RStats and Python. These are early drafts and I really need your feedback! Errors, content requests, improvements, etc. marginaleffects.com

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 12/10/2024

Fall break trip to see and work with friends/co-authors is hitting a little different this year

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

Even propagating the idea of organized, coercive voter intimidation is dangerous, and monitoring things like this is one of the reasons I volunteered to be a poll observer for this election.

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

A summary of my recent work w/ @karinkitchens.bsky.social is out now in @thejop.bsky.social blog. We use an historical case to explain variation in officeholding by marginalized groups, with important implications for today, including contestation over land use (www.npr.org/2023/08/03/1...)

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

Last day to apply! Be in touch with questions!

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 23/07/2024

Come be my colleague! The Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan is conducting a search for a senior-level international policy scholar. The ad for the position is here: apply.interfolio.com/148203 Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

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Sarah J. Jackson @sjjphd.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

Only a tiny portion of Black Americans were granted the land they were owed after the civil war. And then, almost immediately, the government took it back. Here’s where the people, and the land, ended up. Remarkable investigative reporting from the Reveal folks here:

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40 Acres and a Lie

40ACRES AND A LIE A government program gave formerly enslaved people land after the Civil War, only to take nearly all of it back a year and a half later. We used artificial intelligence to track down...

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borderless @borderless.bsky.social · 05/06/2024

Lebanon's best farmland is in the south. The use of white phosphorus there is going to cause crop failures, worsening food insecurity in a country marred by economic crisis. These border skirmishes have also displaced 100,000 civilians.

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Kai Thaler @kaimthaler.bsky.social · 06/06/2024

New article from me on civil war violence in Nicaragua, focusing on violence by FSLN govt forces in 1980s, the need to look at violence committed by more restrained groups, & need to consider different explanations at different levels of analysis. polisky conflictsky academic.oup.com/jogss/articl...

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Levels of Analysis and Variation in Civil War Violence and Restraint: Ideology and Contestation in Nicaragua

Abstract. How can we analyze violence against civilians in civil wars over time and with attention both to local context and international comparability? I

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/05/2024

Breaking news: Donald Trump is found guilty in his N.Y. hush money trial, becoming the first ex-president convicted of a crime. Follow live updates: wapo.st/3X1Mu2Y

Guilty, Trump convicted in NY hush money trial

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Sarah Parkinson @separkinson.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

As a DC resident, I'm infuriated that my tax money funded the police disbandment of a (by MPD's own assessment) peaceful student protest at GWU, likely b/c members of congress didn't like it. Specifically, members called hearings & threatened to mess with the city's governance (more) in retaliation.

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 28/03/2024

The U-M president’s feelings were hurt so he’s trying to ban campus protests. This is a distressing, dangerous, and authoritarian precedent, w not only immediate implications but possible serious future ones given the 2024 elections. record.umich.edu/articles/u-m...

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

Pretty stunned and honored to have won the Best Book Award by APSA’s Conflict Processes Section for my work, Governing for Revolution. Thanks very much to the committee @jaylyall.bsky.social, @oliverkaplan.bsky.social, @ladyprofessor.bsky.social for giving so much of their time and consideration.

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Megan A. Stewart @meganastewart.bsky.social · 20/03/2024

The University of Michigan is hosting Peace Science this year (Nov 7-9) and applications are open for workshops and presentations! peacescience.unt.edu/forms/call-p...

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Laura Seay @texasinafrica.bsky.social · 04/03/2024

I think most scholars of comparative politics believe it already *is* happening.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29/02/2024

Breaking News: Israeli forces opened fire as a crowd gathered near aid trucks in Gaza City on Thursday in a chaotic scene in which many people were killed and injured. Palestinian and Israeli officials offered starkly different accounts of what happened.

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Gazan authorities say that more than 100 people were killed and hundreds injured.

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