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Michelle Lipinski

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Senior editor @ucpress.bsky.social. Finicky reader. (She/her)

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Anyone headed to this year's American Association of Geographers (AAG) conference in SF? I have a few meeting spots left if anyone working on tech/digital studies or economic geography related book projects wants to chat!

03.03.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking down the mastermind economics of Taylor Swift Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."

Don't miss @mlheggeness.bsky.social on @cbssaturday.bsky.social discussing tips like "authenticity" that everyone can take from Taylor Swift's rise to success, detailed in her new book SWIFTYNOMICS: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy: www.cbsnews.com/video/breaki...

02.03.2026 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show
β€œIt’s not just that the middle class is suffering because of one thing; they’re suffering because of everything.” A. Mechele Dickerson, University of Texas law professor and author of "The… A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show

Don't miss Mechele Dickerson on @thedailyshow with host Jon Stewart discussing her new book THE MIDDLE-CLASS NEW DEAL: "This book is music to my ears": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa7y...

26.02.2026 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

27.02.2026 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show

Don't miss @mecheledickerson.bsky.social on @thedailyshow.com with host Jon Stewart discussing her new book THE MIDDLE-CLASS NEW DEAL: "This book is music to my ears": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa7y...

25.02.2026 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@sophiebishop.bsky.social 's new book tracks the pressures artists face to conform their β€˜brands’ to the demands of the algorithmic boss, as reviewed in LARB! @ucpress.bsky.social

23.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How one author is hoping Taylor Swift will bring more women into economics Professor Misty Heggeness wrote "Swiftynomics" hoping to encourage more women to become interested in economics.

Thanks to @usatoday.com for the great feature on @mlheggeness.bsky.social and her new book SWIFTYNOMICS: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy: "If economics were taught in a way that met young women where they were, more would stay": www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

05.02.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I spy #swiftynomics 🫢🏻 πŸ™Œ @harvardbookstore.bsky.social @ucpress.bsky.social

05.02.2026 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re hiring a Sales Manager! You’ll own key accounts (Amazon, B&N, indie retail), use data to drive smart decisions, and be the go-to sales contact for our authors and teams. careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMP...

05.02.2026 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Taylor Swift Can Teach Us About Economics Dr. Misty Heggeness explains how the pop star inspired her new book, Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy.

What Taylor Swift Can Teach Us About Economics newrepublic.com/article/2056... via @newrepublic.com

27.01.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taylor Swift embodies female economic power in new book by KU professor β€’ Kansas Reflector Misty Heggeness released β€œSwiftynomics,” a book explaining how female economic power radiates from the music star.

Taylor Swift embodies female economic power in new book by KU professor kansasreflector.com/2026/01/30/t...

31.01.2026 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

FOMO!

31.01.2026 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nairobi has become a test-site for China’s techno-capital. Our book of the week maps how the city's new digital ecosystem challenges both the West-centric script of technological β€œcatch-up” and alarmist tales of neocolonialism.

By @andretwp.bsky.social on @ucpress.bsky.social

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27.01.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Coming this Tuesday! Order your copy today! @ucpress.bsky.social @swiftynomics.bsky.social a.co/d/ehud5Tm (also available on bookshop.org and you can listen to it on audible.com) πŸ™Œ πŸ™Œ πŸ™Œ

25.01.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re hiring! UC Press is looking for an Editorial Assistant (hybrid, Oakland) to support acquisitions, work with authors, and help bring scholarly books into the world: careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMP...

29.01.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Launched βœ…βœ…βœ… Also ✨πŸ”₯❀️🫢🏻 #buylocal #womenowned #swiftynomics #taylorswift #economics

28.01.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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American Historical Association 2026 Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

Thank you to @historians.org and #AHA26 attendees for another great conference to start the new year! Our AHA website will be up for a few weeks so you still have time to save 40% on our latest History books: www.ucpress.edu/book-lists/a...

See you next year in NOLA for #AHA27!

11.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I remember @mlheggeness.bsky.social telling me about the idea for this book at an AEA meeting three (?) years ago. Excited to dig in (and not *only* for the Taylor references).

12.01.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

07.01.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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American Economics Association/ASSA 2026 Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

Thank you to @aeainformation.bsky.social and all #ASSA2026 attendees for a great conference to kick off 2026! Our conference website will stay open for your opportunity to save 40% on all books we displayed on our stand: www.ucpress.edu/book-lists/a...

See you next year in DC for #ASSA2027!

05.01.2026 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Hey there, #ASSA2026 and #econsky folks: Anyone know (or want to venture a guess) about the in-person attendance numbers for this year's meeting?

06.01.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Exclusive look ✨✨✨

06.01.2026 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‹ Until next year!

05.01.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#econsky - new books to read in 2026 by Misty Heggeness and Nancy Folbre

05.01.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Exclusive Look at "Swiftynomics" by Misty Heggeness UC Press is delighted to offer an exclusive excerpt from "Swiftynomics" by Misty Heggeness.

Shakin' off 2025 and embracing 2026 with SWIFTYNOMICS, looking at the economic impact of female pop stars and how women are affected by economic choices. Take an exclusive look at the book for #ASSA2026: www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/a...

03.01.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

#ASSA2026 : this AMβ€”come grab a UCP display copy! We recommend (not require!) a $10 donation to the UCPress Foundation. If I’ve stepped away for a author meeting when you come by, use the QR code at the booth to donate, & feel free to grab any book that doesn’t have a reserved sign on front or back!

05.01.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I was not there #assa2026, but my book #swiftynomics was thanks to @ucpress.bsky.social ! πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

05.01.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#ASSA2026 : this AMβ€”come grab a UCP display copy! We recommend (not require!) a $10 donation to the UCPress Foundation. If I’ve stepped away for a author meeting when you come by, use the QR code at the booth to donate, & feel free to grab any book that doesn’t have a reserved sign on front or back!

05.01.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Making Care Affordable is Key to Our Economic Future Author Nancy Folbre explains why no amount of economic growth is going to make care provision affordableβ€”unless we commit to putting people first.

"Public spending on health, education, and social assistance improves our opportunities to fully develop our own capabilities and those of others. Yet it is seldom recognized as investment..."

MAKING CARE WORK author Nancy Folbre on making care affordable: www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/m...

#ASSA2026

05.01.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Queering Economics for a Better Future Authors Leanne Roncolato and Michael E. Martell on building a better and more inclusive economics.

"We have to change the way we do economics and are economists. We need to welcome and embrace difference and dissent. We have to queer economics."

QUEERING ECONOMICS authors Leanne Roncolato and Michael Martell call for change in the field of econ: www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/q...

#ASSA2026

04.01.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0