Abby Fisher Williamson

New Yorker cartoons nail it again.

Human Rights Watch is hiring a senior researcher for its U.S. immigrant rights program.

Not many non-newsroom jobs are this similar to the day to day work of journalism. If you’re a journalist and considering getting out, seriously take a look. job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...

What a ‘Spiral of Silence’ Can Do to a Democracy Protests show people they are not alone in caring about an issue.

“The fact that organized protest can break the spiral of silence, and correct our impressions of what other Americans think, is one of the most immediate and important values of protesting in the first place. Scientists have [shown] protests update our impressions of what other citizens believe.”

ICE crossed a line in LA

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In a @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social member Patricia Lewis of @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social and Teresa Quintana of @maketheroadct.bsky.social present evidence that HB6889 would improve community stability and renter health outcomes by ending no-fault evictions.

SSN members: Join @scholars.org for our monthly Coffee Hour! Connect with SSN staff & fellow scholars to:

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🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET
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Want to get your research in front of the right people? Learn how SSN members Jules Boykoff, Miranda Yaver, & Ciara Torres-Spelliscy use email outreach, Substack & social media in this workshop.

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📢 In a time of political noise, evidence-based insights matter more than ever.

Join SSN’s Info Session on Thurs, April 10 at 2pm ET to learn how to become a member and bring your research into today’s public debates and policymaking.

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Opinion: CT lawmakers, stop treating guns like a special case Connecticut cannot afford to treat firearms as immune to the basic principles of public health, consumer safety, and corporate accountability.

In her @ctmirror.org #ScholarReflection, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social member @jennneccidineen.bsky.social of @uconn.bsky.social provides evidence supporting two bills before the CT General Assembly that would address loopholes in current gun regulation.

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Hands Off! Join the National Mobilization to Fight Back · Hands Off on Mobilize Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Hands Off.

What are your protest sign ideas for tomorrow? www.mobilize.us/handsoff/ So far, I've got: "Trump's America: Less for Kids, More for Yachts" but I welcome ideas!

Scholars: Worried about online trolls?

Join @penamerica.bsky.social on March 27th for a workshop on navigating doxxing, hacking, threats & cyber mobs. Learn to assess safety, document/report abuse & use creative counterspeech.

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Last week: SpaceX ship explodes, shutting down a huge chunk of Florida airspace.
Today: X completely down.
The last month: Tesla stock price down by a third.

Gotta hand it to Musk: He really is running the government like he runs his businesses.

The Public Policy & Law program @TrinityCollege
is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor, with a preference for teaching intro law classes for liberal arts undergrads. Review is rolling with a deadline of 3/26. trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3482 #PolSciJobs #PoliSciJobs #PoliSciJobMarket.

☕ SSN Members: Got media or policy goals? Let’s chat over coffee! Join us on Mon, Feb. 24 for a Coffee Hour with SSN’s communications, policy & membership teams. Bring your questions, get expert tips & connect with fellow members!
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Curious about joining our chapter? If you're a researcher passionate about sharing your work with the public, come to @scholars.org info session on Weds, Feb. 19 to learn how SSN’s free membership can support your public engagement.

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Hey man sorry to hear about all your political turmoil. Would it help if I scrolled around on the computer all day and drove myself insane?

For the second year, @ctscholarsnetwork.bsky.social hosted its Moving Beyond Implications conference to connect #scholars & CT state leaders. In this spotlight, CT SSN Co-Leaders Kerri Raissian & @abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social discuss its growth & their vision for policy engagement.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship: Live Updates

Yup!

Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...

Fair Shot YouTube video by Benson for Governor

Excited to see Jocelyn Benson entering the MI Governor's race. Having gone to grad school with her husband, Ryan, I've followed her career for a long time. Her willingness to keep fighting for democracy despite real personal costs is inspiring. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

🚨 Don't miss this @scholars.org Jan 23rd Q&A for insights on legislative & research perspectives + tips for navigating reproductive health & justice in 2025.

🗣️ Fran Linkin (State Innovation Exchange)
🗣️ Dr. Amanda Stevenson (CU Boulder)

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Have you been thinking of joining our chapter? If you're a researcher committed to sharing your expertise with the public, attend @scholars.org info session on Weds, Jan 23rd to learn about the value of free membership with the network.

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☕ Join our upcoming Coffee Hours on Monday, December 16th! Connect with our #Communications, #Policy, and Membership teams for support on your media or policy projects and to receive public engagement tips.

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📅 Interested in joining @scholars.org ? Join our info session on Wednesday, December 18th at 2pm ET to learn about our mission, membership benefits, and how to get involved.

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Huge crowd fills street

Tbilisi, Georgia, tonight. The protest goes on forever.

American Journal of Political Science | MPSA Journal | Wiley Online Library The disadvantages experienced by minorities and lack of societal remedies are partly attributable to native-majority citizens’ limited awareness of minority hardships. We investigate whether informin...

(1/7) 📢 New research alert!

Even when people are shown clear evidence of #discrimination, it doesn‘t change their support for anti-discrimination policies.

Read @kkrakows.bsky.social, @asmusletholsen.bsky.social, and my article in @ajpseditor.bsky.social to find out why: doi.org/10.1111/ajps...

Join our upcoming Coffee Hours on Monday, November 18th! Connect with our #Communications, #Policy, and Membership teams for support on your media or policy projects and to receive public engagement tips.

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