Anthony J. Spires

Sen. Ossoff Statement on Iran Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. "Eight months ago, Donald Trump lied to the country when he claimed U.S. air strikes had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. "Now Trump says he's taken America to war for regime change in Iran. "Trump has launched this regime change war and put American forces at risk without presenting evidence of an imminent threat, without clear objectives, without having exhausted diplomacy, without a plan for the aftermath, and without the consent of Congress. "I oppose yet another regime change war-of-choice in the Middle East. Congress must convene immediately and pass a War Powers Resolution to assert our Constitutional authority over war and peace. "The President has presented no evidence that Iran or its nuclear program — which he falsely claimed to have 'obliterated' — pose an imminent threat to the United States, or that diplomacy was exhausted. Iran's support for terrorism and uranium enrichment have long destabilized the region. But sending American forces into harm's way should only ever be a last resort. "I pray for the safety of U.S. forces who have been ordered into battle and commend their extraordinary professionalism."

Ossoff’s statement is 1000x stronger than Schumer-Jeffries. This is a moderate Jewish Senator from a Trump state. The split isn’t moderate vs progressive, but leading vs poll-reacting

Or, just maybe, this is a not-so-quiet warning to Australia and every other southern hemisphere country that has penguins?

Some of us still remember when “self-deport” was a joke.

UPenn faculty condemn Trump administration’s demand for ‘lists of Jews’ Groups say EEOC demand for names and personal details echoes dark history and threatens safety and civil rights

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

“The Nazi campaign against Jews depended on institutions like universities handing over information about their Jewish members to the authorities.”

Today it’s “the Jews”. Tomorrow it could be anyone, including you.

Dawn breaking at Sun-Moon Lake in Taiwan always brings peace.

What?? I thought it was from a student’s term paper.

My latest article is now up on ASR. In it, we argue that the U.S. LGBTQ movement is in the midst of a widespread, conflictual process of generational turnover—with important implications for the future of the movement.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

1/ A grassroots relief effort has sprung to life across Tai Po, and online, as Hongkongers rally to volunteer, offer food, shelter and clothing to the victims of the Tai Po fire tragedy.

Read the full story on HKFP: buff.ly/Dv8hIz6

Yep.

What can you do with a sociology degree? More than you realize! ASA’s “Majoring in Sociology: A Pathway to Opportunity” brochures and booklets detail how a BA in sociology prepares students for rewarding careers. https://bit.ly/4cTWMae

It was with a heavy heart that I learned this weekend about the passing of Prof Kai Erikson, eminent Yale sociologist and core member of my dissertation committee. Kai had a gift for infusing every interaction with a deep graciousness and generosity of spirit. RIP, Kai
news.yale.edu/2025/11/11/k...

I’m not even much of a baseball fan, but watching Ohtani is just awe-inspiring. It’s like he’s superhuman or something.

#NoKings super crowded subways in NYC, young and old alike!

The Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford is appointing an AP in Modern Chinese Studies working on contemporary #China in anthropology, sociology, political science, international relations or law w/a strong engagement with Chinese texts. For more details see: tinyurl.com/4teuh47w

Thank you, Baltimore, for a great visit at @jhu.edu with Profs. @jenniferhadams.bsky.social , John Yasuda, Joel Andreas, Giovanna Dore, Ho-Fung Ho, and a group of graduate students that asked great questions about “Everyday Democracy” in China (@columbiaup.bsky.social )!

This free training event is taking place tomorrow! You can still register if you'd like an overview of the whole process of academic book publishing.

www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

#Authors #Publishing #AcademicSky #Researchers

New Visa Policies Put America First, Not China - United States Department of State Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to ...

In case there was any doubt, I think this approach to dealing with any real threat from China is a terrible, cruel, and short-sighted mistake. America is losing the battle for hearts and minds.

www.state.gov/releases/off...

My Son Is Not an Epidemic: A Father Responds to RFK Jr.'s Dangerous Autism Rhetoric - Variety

No lawmaker in Congress should be able to own, buy, and sell individual stocks.

We need to ban congressional stock trading—and I've got a bill for that.

Thanks to @deldemucan.bsky.social, Jordan McSwiney, and Dakila Yee for the great conversation about #EverydayDemocracy. Hope to reconnect with all of you soon.

Seen in a Hong Kong Starbucks.

With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:

The ABA supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. Please donate today to support our work to defend the rule of law.

The ABA supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. Please donate today to support our work to defend the rule of law.

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For those #sociologists out there who aren't aware yet, the @asanews.bsky.social is on Bluesky now! Hoping this serves as a connection for real insights and (dare I say it?) substantive exchanges.

“As an editorial cartoonist, my job is to hold powerful people and institutions accountable. For the first time, my editor prevented me from doing that critical job. So I have decided to leave the Post.”

Not sure if it’s considered gauche to post passport visa stamps here, but this is one I’m very proud of. Proof of my first visit to Nowhere Netherlands. ☺️

for the opportunity! Details in French:

mercredi 18 décembre de 13h à 15h
Salle A4.47
EHESS, 54 bd. Raspail

La conférence aura lieu en anglais

Everyday Democracy | Columbia University Press Bottom-up voluntary associations, it is commonly thought, are among the fundamental building blocks of democracy, preparing people for engaged citizenship. A... | CUP

Join me in Paris? I'm excited (and a little intimidated) to be taking Tocqueville back to France for the European launch of my new book, Everyday Democracy cup.columbia.edu/book/everyda... I'll be speaking @ EHESS on Wed., Dec. 18, 1-3pm. Thanks to Isabelle Thireau and Sebastian Veg 1/