Carla Martinez Machain
@carlammm.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science at #UBuffalo; international security and foreign policy; #RiceU PhD; foodie; mexicanita, all opinions my own
"And rather than rallying resistance, academic administrators are aiding and abetting a hostile takeover of higher education."
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Opinion | A.I. Companies Are Eating Higher Education
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February 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
"And rather than rallying resistance, academic administrators are aiding and abetting a hostile takeover of higher education."
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Hard agree with this. Re-criminalization is not the answer, but regulation and norms are. If sitting in a children's playground chugging a bottle of whiskey is not okay, then doing the same while smoking a joint shouldn't be either.
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Opinion | It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem
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February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Hard agree with this. Re-criminalization is not the answer, but regulation and norms are. If sitting in a children's playground chugging a bottle of whiskey is not okay, then doing the same while smoking a joint shouldn't be either.
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Yes, because América is the whole continent, not just the United States 🌎
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Yes, because América is the whole continent, not just the United States 🌎
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his name is Jonathan Ross and he shouldn't get a good night's sleep for the rest of his life www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
his name is Jonathan Ross and he shouldn't get a good night's sleep for the rest of his life www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
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Impeach Kristi Noem.
As you evaluate this from Kristi Noem, remember that when a federal agent shot a woman in Chicago last year, DHS's initial version of events was full of lies that fell apart under subsequent scrutiny:
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January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Impeach Kristi Noem.
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"Secret police" is often misunderstood to mean a force that operates covertly, with all their operations secret.
But a secret police force's actions are often public. The secret part is hiding their identities, because they're breaking laws to hurt politically disfavored people, and fear reprisals.
But a secret police force's actions are often public. The secret part is hiding their identities, because they're breaking laws to hurt politically disfavored people, and fear reprisals.
January 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
"Secret police" is often misunderstood to mean a force that operates covertly, with all their operations secret.
But a secret police force's actions are often public. The secret part is hiding their identities, because they're breaking laws to hurt politically disfavored people, and fear reprisals.
But a secret police force's actions are often public. The secret part is hiding their identities, because they're breaking laws to hurt politically disfavored people, and fear reprisals.
It's not "Democracy Dies in Darkness", it's "Bezos Kills it in Broad Daylight" (and we all calmly keep shopping on Amazon while he does)
January 3, 2026 at 11:53 PM
It's not "Democracy Dies in Darkness", it's "Bezos Kills it in Broad Daylight" (and we all calmly keep shopping on Amazon while he does)
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Abysmal statement from Canada on the illegal US action in Venezuela.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Abysmal statement from Canada on the illegal US action in Venezuela.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
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Some thoughts on what Trump has done in Venezuela and what it might mean for US national security. Caveat: not a Latin America scholar so this is focused on US policy. Clearly huge consequences for Venezuela that others can address.
First, despite the buildup, I didn't think Trump would do it.
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First, despite the buildup, I didn't think Trump would do it.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Some thoughts on what Trump has done in Venezuela and what it might mean for US national security. Caveat: not a Latin America scholar so this is focused on US policy. Clearly huge consequences for Venezuela that others can address.
First, despite the buildup, I didn't think Trump would do it.
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First, despite the buildup, I didn't think Trump would do it.
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"Mexico strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally ... by armed forces of the United States of America against targets in the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the [UN] Charter"
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January 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
"Mexico strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally ... by armed forces of the United States of America against targets in the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the [UN] Charter"
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A quick reminder that "Cartel de los Soles" is a term used to describe corruption, NOT an actual drug cartel:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
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Trump Team Calls Maduro a ‘Cartel’ Boss. That Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A quick reminder that "Cartel de los Soles" is a term used to describe corruption, NOT an actual drug cartel:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Also, I want to know if everyone who canceled their WaPo subscriptions over Bezos also canceled their Amazon Prime subscriptions. If you didn't, I'm def judging you
Everyone who canceled their Post subscriptions because they’re mad at Jeff Bezos should resubscribe for @hannahnatanson.bsky.social wapo.st/3LjmYCV
I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.
One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Also, I want to know if everyone who canceled their WaPo subscriptions over Bezos also canceled their Amazon Prime subscriptions. If you didn't, I'm def judging you
I've never used the fireplaces in my house, and I live in Buffalo. Wood fires sound cozy in theory, but they're not that great for the environment.
Many fireplace lovers assume burning wood for warmth is climate-friendly.
But wood emits 2.5 times as much CO₂ than natural gas and 30 percent more than coal when burned for heat, according to some scientists. https://wapo.st/3YJjlt0
But wood emits 2.5 times as much CO₂ than natural gas and 30 percent more than coal when burned for heat, according to some scientists. https://wapo.st/3YJjlt0
December 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I've never used the fireplaces in my house, and I live in Buffalo. Wood fires sound cozy in theory, but they're not that great for the environment.
I did notice these when people started posting them, and am not surprised to see that it was a coordinated attack. A good reminder that social media is not the real world
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Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack
Data analysis from startup GUDEA reveals inauthentic social media network that pushed false narrative about her ties to MAGA world and white supremacy
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December 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I did notice these when people started posting them, and am not surprised to see that it was a coordinated attack. A good reminder that social media is not the real world
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Huge congrats to ISA President-elect @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social !! This is such great news! Looking forward to the great work he will be sure to do! 🎉🎊
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Huge congrats to ISA President-elect @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social !! This is such great news! Looking forward to the great work he will be sure to do! 🎉🎊
Looking forward to another year of Foreigner Thanksgiving, which involves chilling at home, eating vegan food, and doing absolutely nothing. Days off when it's not your holiday are the absolute best.
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Looking forward to another year of Foreigner Thanksgiving, which involves chilling at home, eating vegan food, and doing absolutely nothing. Days off when it's not your holiday are the absolute best.
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does this, lol. Mine include graphics. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...
Dear Pet Sitter: Please Lock Up the Knives and Watch Out for Blimps
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November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does this, lol. Mine include graphics. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...
My mom's cousin is my "tío segundo" and I will absolutely never refer to him as my "first cousin once removed" regardless of which language I'm speaking. Some people really can't seem to understand the concept of different linguistic cultures.
There is literally no other way to describe your father’s cousin in English thats accurate. Second cousin is not a culturally relevant term. “Aunt” is a class of person, not a single bond of relation. “Uncle” is a class of person, not a single bond of relation.
In a bit of a tense moment, one of the La Mega co-hosts presses Mamdani on why he "lied" about his "aunt" having been scared to ride the subway after 9/11 while wearing a hijab.
Mamdani says it was "not a lie" because he refers to his father's cousin as his "aunt."
Mamdani says it was "not a lie" because he refers to his father's cousin as his "aunt."
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
My mom's cousin is my "tío segundo" and I will absolutely never refer to him as my "first cousin once removed" regardless of which language I'm speaking. Some people really can't seem to understand the concept of different linguistic cultures.
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There is literally no other way to describe your father’s cousin in English thats accurate. Second cousin is not a culturally relevant term. “Aunt” is a class of person, not a single bond of relation. “Uncle” is a class of person, not a single bond of relation.
In a bit of a tense moment, one of the La Mega co-hosts presses Mamdani on why he "lied" about his "aunt" having been scared to ride the subway after 9/11 while wearing a hijab.
Mamdani says it was "not a lie" because he refers to his father's cousin as his "aunt."
Mamdani says it was "not a lie" because he refers to his father's cousin as his "aunt."
October 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
There is literally no other way to describe your father’s cousin in English thats accurate. Second cousin is not a culturally relevant term. “Aunt” is a class of person, not a single bond of relation. “Uncle” is a class of person, not a single bond of relation.
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More illegal boat strikes by the US, this time killing 14 (with one survivor) in four separate attacks off eastern Mexican coast. Once again, no evidence or legal justification provided. Bears repeating that these strikes are illegal, immoral, and ineffective
U.S. Military Kills 14 More People Accused of Smuggling Drugs on Boats
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October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
More illegal boat strikes by the US, this time killing 14 (with one survivor) in four separate attacks off eastern Mexican coast. Once again, no evidence or legal justification provided. Bears repeating that these strikes are illegal, immoral, and ineffective
Our #JHR dataset on police, military, and paramilitary human rights abuses in LATAM, divided by actor and by type of abuse is now up on dataverse: w/ @ghashiakiyani.bsky.social & Paola Fajardo
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October 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our #JHR dataset on police, military, and paramilitary human rights abuses in LATAM, divided by actor and by type of abuse is now up on dataverse: w/ @ghashiakiyani.bsky.social & Paola Fajardo
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I've been to the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, AR and was so scared that I literally almost drove back to Little Rock in the middle of the night (true story!):
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Haunted, Hallowed or Odd: 7 Hotels With Bizarre Histories
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October 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I've been to the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, AR and was so scared that I literally almost drove back to Little Rock in the middle of the night (true story!):
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/t...
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We'll be launching a follow-up survey soon, so feel free to share any thoughts you might have with us; feedback is always useful!
Given the recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, sharing this recent article with @michaelallen.bsky.social , @flynnpolsci.bsky.social and Grzegorz Smułek where we explore NIMBYism wrt US troops in Poland in the context of Russian threats
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
At the edge of war: Frontline ally support for the United States military1
How does public messaging affect public support for, or opposition to, a U.S. military presence abroad? This study focuses on Poland as a frontline ally with an exceptionally high external security...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We'll be launching a follow-up survey soon, so feel free to share any thoughts you might have with us; feedback is always useful!
Given the recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, sharing this recent article with @michaelallen.bsky.social , @flynnpolsci.bsky.social and Grzegorz Smułek where we explore NIMBYism wrt US troops in Poland in the context of Russian threats
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
At the edge of war: Frontline ally support for the United States military1
How does public messaging affect public support for, or opposition to, a U.S. military presence abroad? This study focuses on Poland as a frontline ally with an exceptionally high external security...
www.tandfonline.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Given the recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace, sharing this recent article with @michaelallen.bsky.social , @flynnpolsci.bsky.social and Grzegorz Smułek where we explore NIMBYism wrt US troops in Poland in the context of Russian threats
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...