Nicholas H. Wolfinger

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦

@nickwolfinger.bsky.social

Professor at the University of Utah. Written some books about marriage & divorce. NAGA winner. Pot-bellied pig owner. No Substack. Per Utah state law, my opinions are my opinions.

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Nicholas H. Wolfinger is an American researcher, academic and educator. He is professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Studies and adjunct professor of sociology at the University of Utah. His research is focused on sociology of the family, religion, social demography and quantitative and qualitative methods. .. more

Political science 48%

Sociology 42%

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Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · 5d

New from me & Matt McKeever: the Trump administration purses pro-natalism by giving with one hand while taking away with the other.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 6d

Yes, the Trump administration is thinking about your family—but in ways that are largely unhelpful and somewhat creepy.

If the Trump administration wants more babies, it shouldn’t let poor families go hungry

Denying food and health benefits to single moms doesn't exactly scream: "pro-natalism."

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Reposted by Nicholas H. Wolfinger

State Senator Jesse Arreguin @jessearreguin.bsky.social · 6d

Millions of Californians are at risk of going hungry as CalFresh and other federal benefits are delayed. But we don’t wait — we act.

Step up and support your neighbors: volunteer, donate, or spread the word. Together, we can help those in need.

#OperationFeedCA
@calvolunteers.bsky.social

Millions of Californians are at risk of going hungry. How You Can Help.
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Volunteer your time.
Find a local foodbank at cafoodbanks.org.
Explore other ways to fight hunger in your community.
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Donate Resources
Ask your local pantry what they need most.
Start or support a local school or campus pantry.
Give cash - it's often more impactful. See if your employer offers donation matching.
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Support a Neighbor
Organize a meal train or grocery delivery for those in need.
Share produce from your garden or join gleaning efforts.
Promote local spots offering free or discounted meals.
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Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · 6d

My debut for @motherjones.com explores the Trump administration’s ambivalent pro-natalism. Thanks for the midwifery, @michaelmechanic.bsky.social.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

If the Trump administration wants more babies, it shouldn’t let poor families go hungry

Denying food and health benefits to single moms doesn't exactly scream: "pro-natalism."

www.motherjones.com

Reposted by Nicholas H. Wolfinger

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 6d

Yes, the Trump administration is thinking about your family—but in ways that are largely unhelpful and somewhat creepy.

If the Trump administration wants more babies, it shouldn’t let poor families go hungry

Denying food and health benefits to single moms doesn't exactly scream: "pro-natalism."

www.motherjones.com

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · 14d

This is the first I'm hearing of diversity statements for one's bibliography, & I'm curious: is there anyone who doesn't use generative AI to produce this sort of content?

HT @soumitrashukla.bsky.social

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Oct 8

My recent book Thanks for Nothing is neo-Moynihan-ish, so we've thought a lot about him in the past couple of years.

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Oct 7

It's the 60th anniversary of the Moynihan Report, & my colleague Matt McKeever & I aver that progressives and conservatives alike need to have another look at this "prophetic document." No paywall vvv

quillette.com/2025/10/04/i...

In Defence of the Moynihan Report

Sixty years later the Moynihan Report still divides us. American families have paid the price.

quillette.com

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Sep 27

My pets are cuter than yours.

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Sep 23

Ah, just losing interest in social media. But here's a good pic of both children cuddling with me.

& all is well, albeit busy with my interstate commute. & you?

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Sep 18

Charlie Kirk’s widow is fundraising off her husband’s murder less than a week later.

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · Aug 9

To counter Trump regime attacks on their public university systems and other institutions, states should issue bonds, hold ballot initiatives, or related measures.

University of California system debt has an AA rating. Resist Trump abuses, support higher ed, and a fairly safe investment all in one.

Robert Cameron @robertcameron.bsky.social · Aug 9

Also when you do the math it would take a tiny contribution of $12.50 from each for California's 40 million citizens to replace the $500 million. California should put an emergency "FU Trump" higher education finance initiative on the ballot.

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Aug 8

Enjoy your fentanyl & feel better!

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Aug 1

Also contributions from @liamomaraiv.bsky.social, @jmxprod.bsky.social, & many people less online.

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Aug 1

I've taught college for almost 30 years, & things are much different now. Treating students like that will get you investigated. This year I published a collection of professor's investigation stories, including from @robertfrodeman.bsky.social & myself.

www.amazon.com/Professors-S...

Professors Speak Out: The Truth About Campus Investigations

Professors Speak Out: The Truth About Campus Investigations [Wolfinger, Nicholas H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Professors Speak Out: The Truth About Campus Investigations

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Mark Follman @markfollman.bsky.social · Jul 30

There were TWO mass shootings on Monday, though only the one in NYC drew big coverage. The other was at a resort in Reno, NV, where three victims died and three others were injured.

Our pioneering database, launched 13 years ago, now documents 153 mass shootings www.motherjones.com/politics/201...

US mass shootings, 1982–2025: Data from Mother Jones’ investigation

The full data set from our in-depth investigation into mass shootings.

www.motherjones.com

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 26

Are we experiencing "late capitalism" now that autism spectrum has become an important demo for the toothbrush market?

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 24

.@heterodoxacademy.bsky.social has just released video for my panel with Lee Jussim & Deandre Poole last month for my book Professors Speak Out.

Paging PSO contributors @robertfrodeman.bsky.social @liamomaraiv.bsky.social @jmxprod.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=icIu...

Professors Speak Out: The Truth About Campus Investigations

YouTube video by Heterodox Academy

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Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 21

Congrats! Visit as in, give a lecture?

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 21

As I'm sure you know, the founders were terrified of the demos and sought a somewhat anti-democratic constitution for this reason.

But if you're gonna finger the invention of Fox, why not blame Reagan's repeal of the Fairness Doctine?

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 20

An Aussie blogger reviews my book Professors Speak Out: The Truth About Campus Investigations. Tagging POS contributors @PsychRabble @eweissunburied @LiamOMaraIV @FrancesWiddows1

comments.bmartin.cc/2025/07/18/t...

Target: outspoken professors | Brian's comments

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Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 20

George Mason is a strange choice of universities for Trump to target. Its been the beneficiary of extensive Koch bros largesse. The law school is even named after Antonin Scalia.

Bethany Letiecq @bletiecq.bsky.social · Jul 17

www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

Third federal investigation. Total assault on GMU and President Washington. And the BOV hires a Trumpian law firm to defend us against Trump regime.

This is political theater. And a betrayal of the public trust. @aaup.org @aaupmason.bsky.social

Trump administration expands scrutiny of George Mason University

The Justice Department launched an investigation into the Virginia university’s hiring and promotion practices, adding to a string of federal investigations.

www.washingtonpost.com

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 20

It seems clear why the GOP keeps electing folks like her & MTG mad: they make the libs crazy. This is reason enough to keep sending them back to congress. The question is why the GOP base is so aggrieved.

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 20

I think she's experienced a breakdown of some sort over the past year. She used to be an unremarkable GOP rep, then she just became erratic.

Nicholas H. Wolfinger 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @nickwolfinger.bsky.social · Jul 18

My university just circulated suggested rephrasing for a bunch of terms that trigger the federal granting agencies. Here are some of the offending terms. The list comes from a lobbying outfit called Thorn Hill, which lists both govt & corporate sponsors.