Abby Fisher Williamson
@abbyfwilliamson.bsky.social
Associate Professor, Political Science & Public Policy @TrinityCollege. Immigration, health equity, urban politics, civic engagement. Twin mom. She/her.
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New Yorker cartoons nail it again.
October 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New Yorker cartoons nail it again.
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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...
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...
Senior Researcher, Immigrants Rights
Multiple Locations Considered
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August 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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...
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...
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“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.”
What a ‘Spiral of Silence’ Can Do to a Democracy
Protests show people they are not alone in caring about an issue.
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July 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“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.”
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ICE crossed a line in LA
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ICE crossed a line in LA
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Interested in joining the Scholars Strategy Network?
Come to our Info Session on Weds, May 21st at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece!
✅ Open to all interested scholars
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Come to our Info Session on Weds, May 21st at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece!
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May 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Interested in joining the Scholars Strategy Network?
Come to our Info Session on Weds, May 21st at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece!
✅ Open to all interested scholars
🔗 Register here:
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Come to our Info Session on Weds, May 21st at 2pm ET to meet staff, learn about membership, and start brainstorming a policy or media piece!
✅ Open to all interested scholars
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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.
May 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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.
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SSN members: Join @scholars.org for our monthly Coffee Hour! Connect with SSN staff & fellow scholars to:
✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief
✅ Discuss public engagement goals
✅ Ask membership questions
🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET
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✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief
✅ Discuss public engagement goals
✅ Ask membership questions
🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET
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April 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
SSN members: Join @scholars.org for our monthly Coffee Hour! Connect with SSN staff & fellow scholars to:
✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief
✅ Discuss public engagement goals
✅ Ask membership questions
🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
✅ Get feedback on an OpEd or policy brief
✅ Discuss public engagement goals
✅ Ask membership questions
🗓️April 28th, 2-3 PM ET
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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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.
Join us Tues, April 22:
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Join us Tues, April 22:
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April 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
Join us Tues, April 22:
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Join us Tues, April 22:
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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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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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April 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📢 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.
🔗Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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.
🔗Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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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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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.
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April 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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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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!
Hands Off! Join the National Mobilization to Fight Back · Hands Off on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Hands Off.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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!
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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.
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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.
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
March 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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.
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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.
🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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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.
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.
March 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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.
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.
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.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Law
The Trinity College Public Policy and Law Program seeks applications for a visiting assistant professor in public law, law and society, or public policy. The teaching load is 5 courses a year and will...
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March 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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.
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.
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☕ 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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February 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
☕ 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!
➡️ Save your spot: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
➡️ Save your spot: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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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.
🔗 Register now:
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February 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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.
🔗 Register now:
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🔗 Register now:
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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?
February 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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?
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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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January 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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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Yup!
Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship: Live Updates
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January 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Yup!
Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional,’ Judge Says www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...
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...
Fair Shot
YouTube video by Benson for Governor
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January 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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...
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🚨 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)
Register now: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
🗣️ Fran Linkin (State Innovation Exchange)
🗣️ Dr. Amanda Stevenson (CU Boulder)
Register now: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
January 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🚨 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)
Register now: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
🗣️ Fran Linkin (State Innovation Exchange)
🗣️ Dr. Amanda Stevenson (CU Boulder)
Register now: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
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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.
🔗Register:
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🔗Register:
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January 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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.
🔗Register:
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🔗Register:
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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.
➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
December 12, 2024 at 3:36 PM
☕ 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.
➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...
➡️Register today: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/s...