Chloe N East (she/her)
@chloeneast.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Economics at University of Colorado. I study immigration, the safety net, and inequality
Affiliated with Hamilton Project at Brookings, NBER, IRP, IZA, United Campus Workers Colorado
https://www.chloeneast.com
Texas forever
Affiliated with Hamilton Project at Brookings, NBER, IRP, IZA, United Campus Workers Colorado
https://www.chloeneast.com
Texas forever
Pinned
I am and will continue to do my best to track and talk about what Trump does on the issues I am an expert on -- immigration policy and safety net policy
But I will also be taking a broader view of American politics, thinking about how I can help change structures so we don't end up here again
But I will also be taking a broader view of American politics, thinking about how I can help change structures so we don't end up here again
I'll be discussing the role of immigration in the US workforce with a fantastic set of panelists on Jan 30!
I'll talk about why anti-immigration policies make Social Security and Medicare solvency worse .... & why we shouldn't make decisions about humans based only on their fiscal impact
I'll talk about why anti-immigration policies make Social Security and Medicare solvency worse .... & why we shouldn't make decisions about humans based only on their fiscal impact
Join us online on January 30 at 12pm ET for this panel of scientists to provide a demographic overview of the U.S. immigrant population. See the panelists and register here: buff.ly/elJ7uTd @fertmortmig.bsky.social @chloeneast.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I'll be discussing the role of immigration in the US workforce with a fantastic set of panelists on Jan 30!
I'll talk about why anti-immigration policies make Social Security and Medicare solvency worse .... & why we shouldn't make decisions about humans based only on their fiscal impact
I'll talk about why anti-immigration policies make Social Security and Medicare solvency worse .... & why we shouldn't make decisions about humans based only on their fiscal impact
Honored yo have helped with this article on why attacks on immigrants are attacks on all workers.
January 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Honored yo have helped with this article on why attacks on immigrants are attacks on all workers.
Anyone have a one page explainer they like on causation vs correlation for a general audience?
January 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Anyone have a one page explainer they like on causation vs correlation for a general audience?
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Minneapolis public schools canceled classes officials after Roosevelt High School said armed Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Minneapolis public schools canceled classes officials after Roosevelt High School said armed Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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They will murder unarmed citizens and then accuse them of wrongdoing. Zero sense of accountability or shame.
Kristi Noem accuses the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis of committing an act of "domestic terrorism"
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
They will murder unarmed citizens and then accuse them of wrongdoing. Zero sense of accountability or shame.
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There is video of the shooting of a woman by ICE in Minneapolis circulating that shows an ICE agent repeatedly shooting her at point blank range while she tries to drive off. There was no obvious threat to any ICE agent.
January 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
There is video of the shooting of a woman by ICE in Minneapolis circulating that shows an ICE agent repeatedly shooting her at point blank range while she tries to drive off. There was no obvious threat to any ICE agent.
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Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
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Given news that ICE shot and killed an observer in Minneapolis, here is a pattern we've seen before:
*DHS say officers were under threat. This justifies to use deadly force.
*Subsequent reporting shows such claims simply don't hold up.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
*DHS say officers were under threat. This justifies to use deadly force.
*Subsequent reporting shows such claims simply don't hold up.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
Who's Threatening Who?
The Trump administration says immigration enforcement are being assaulted; the details tell a different story
donmoynihan.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Given news that ICE shot and killed an observer in Minneapolis, here is a pattern we've seen before:
*DHS say officers were under threat. This justifies to use deadly force.
*Subsequent reporting shows such claims simply don't hold up.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
*DHS say officers were under threat. This justifies to use deadly force.
*Subsequent reporting shows such claims simply don't hold up.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...
Back in my favorite city!
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Back in my favorite city!
See y’all soon!
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
See y’all soon!
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Finally, this story was written by @chloeneast.bsky.social. She studies access to SNAP, and explained how new work requirements will work. This piece holds a special piece in my heart because John Oliver highlighted it in Last Week Tonight. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-aei-g...
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Finally, this story was written by @chloeneast.bsky.social. She studies access to SNAP, and explained how new work requirements will work. This piece holds a special piece in my heart because John Oliver highlighted it in Last Week Tonight. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-aei-g...
Which groups of people had an increase in food insecurity between 2023 and 2024?
Those already disadvantaged -- single mothers, Black people, and those w income below 130% of the poverty line
Only 2 groups experienced a decrease -- Hispanic people and those w income 130-185% of the poverty line.
Those already disadvantaged -- single mothers, Black people, and those w income below 130% of the poverty line
Only 2 groups experienced a decrease -- Hispanic people and those w income 130-185% of the poverty line.
December 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Which groups of people had an increase in food insecurity between 2023 and 2024?
Those already disadvantaged -- single mothers, Black people, and those w income below 130% of the poverty line
Only 2 groups experienced a decrease -- Hispanic people and those w income 130-185% of the poverty line.
Those already disadvantaged -- single mothers, Black people, and those w income below 130% of the poverty line
Only 2 groups experienced a decrease -- Hispanic people and those w income 130-185% of the poverty line.
Food insecurity in 2024 was almost the same rate it was during the Great Recession.... but sure everything is totally fine in our economy
December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Food insecurity in 2024 was almost the same rate it was during the Great Recession.... but sure everything is totally fine in our economy
Reporter asks when timely working paper is coming out and I just start laughing thinking about all the stuff I have to do
December 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Reporter asks when timely working paper is coming out and I just start laughing thinking about all the stuff I have to do
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Join us online on January 30 at 12pm ET for this panel of scientists to provide a demographic overview of the U.S. immigrant population. See the panelists and register here: buff.ly/elJ7uTd @fertmortmig.bsky.social @chloeneast.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Join us online on January 30 at 12pm ET for this panel of scientists to provide a demographic overview of the U.S. immigrant population. See the panelists and register here: buff.ly/elJ7uTd @fertmortmig.bsky.social @chloeneast.bsky.social
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
Great coverage of my new report highlighting ICE's disproportionate targeting on Latinos in New York and around the country.
Latinos in NY bearing brunt of immigration arrests statewide, report says https://gothamist.com/news/latinos-in-ny-bearing-brunt-of-immigration-arrests-statewide-report-says
Latinos in NY bearing brunt of immigration arrests statewide, report says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent patrols the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building on July 23, 2025, in New York City.
Researchers say they accounted for a disproportionate share of ICE arrests across New York in the first half of the year. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Great coverage of my new report highlighting ICE's disproportionate targeting on Latinos in New York and around the country.
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"Ecuadorians make up just 4% of New York state’s non-citizen population, but *nearly a quarter* of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in the state, the report found. Venezuelans and Guatemalans account for roughly 1% of the state’s non-citizen population but 7% and 8% of ICE arrests"
New @thenyic.bsky.social report, that I co-authored, on how ICE arrests have changed nationally, and especially in New York State, since Trump took office.
www.nyic.org/wp-content/u...
gothamist.com/news/latinos...
www.nyic.org/wp-content/u...
gothamist.com/news/latinos...
December 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Ecuadorians make up just 4% of New York state’s non-citizen population, but *nearly a quarter* of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in the state, the report found. Venezuelans and Guatemalans account for roughly 1% of the state’s non-citizen population but 7% and 8% of ICE arrests"
New @thenyic.bsky.social report, that I co-authored, on how ICE arrests have changed nationally, and especially in New York State, since Trump took office.
www.nyic.org/wp-content/u...
gothamist.com/news/latinos...
www.nyic.org/wp-content/u...
gothamist.com/news/latinos...
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New @thenyic.bsky.social report, that I co-authored, on how ICE arrests have changed nationally, and especially in New York State, since Trump took office.
www.nyic.org/wp-content/u...
gothamist.com/news/latinos...
www.nyic.org/wp-content/u...
gothamist.com/news/latinos...
Reminder to think through:
1. which deaths the media pays attention to
2. what groups of people politicians assume are *all* more likely to commit a crime when one group member does
This has a long history rooted in white supremacy in the US
1. which deaths the media pays attention to
2. what groups of people politicians assume are *all* more likely to commit a crime when one group member does
This has a long history rooted in white supremacy in the US
November 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Reminder to think through:
1. which deaths the media pays attention to
2. what groups of people politicians assume are *all* more likely to commit a crime when one group member does
This has a long history rooted in white supremacy in the US
1. which deaths the media pays attention to
2. what groups of people politicians assume are *all* more likely to commit a crime when one group member does
This has a long history rooted in white supremacy in the US
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With @jeromevalette.bsky.social & Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga, we are happy to announce the CfPapers for the
4th edition of the Junior Workshop on the Economics of Migration
on May 26-27, 2026 @uc3meconomics.bsky.social, Spain.
Submit until February 1, 2026 on economig2026.sciencesconf.org
With @jeromevalette.bsky.social & Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga, we are happy to announce the CfPapers for the
4th edition of the Junior Workshop on the Economics of Migration
on May 26-27, 2026 @uc3meconomics.bsky.social, Spain.
Submit until February 1, 2026 on economig2026.sciencesconf.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
With @jeromevalette.bsky.social & Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga, we are happy to announce the CfPapers for the
4th edition of the Junior Workshop on the Economics of Migration
on May 26-27, 2026 @uc3meconomics.bsky.social, Spain.
Submit until February 1, 2026 on economig2026.sciencesconf.org
With @jeromevalette.bsky.social & Jesús Fernández-Huertas Moraga, we are happy to announce the CfPapers for the
4th edition of the Junior Workshop on the Economics of Migration
on May 26-27, 2026 @uc3meconomics.bsky.social, Spain.
Submit until February 1, 2026 on economig2026.sciencesconf.org
Tomorrow, Thursday, I’ll be leading not one, but two, amazing community get togethers at #APPAM2025 #2025APPAM!
10:15am Immigration researchers meetup with Carolyn Heinrich
1:45pm Women in economics meetup
Come by and join these conversations! All are welcome!
10:15am Immigration researchers meetup with Carolyn Heinrich
1:45pm Women in economics meetup
Come by and join these conversations! All are welcome!
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tomorrow, Thursday, I’ll be leading not one, but two, amazing community get togethers at #APPAM2025 #2025APPAM!
10:15am Immigration researchers meetup with Carolyn Heinrich
1:45pm Women in economics meetup
Come by and join these conversations! All are welcome!
10:15am Immigration researchers meetup with Carolyn Heinrich
1:45pm Women in economics meetup
Come by and join these conversations! All are welcome!
I did not know Canvas was run by Amazon (ugh) until the whole thing went down today... sigh
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I did not know Canvas was run by Amazon (ugh) until the whole thing went down today... sigh
TFW your dad sends you a video he thinks you'll find interesting and it turns out its your own research being used in a congressional hearing!
Thanks @jayapal.house.gov and Robert Lynch for highlighting the facts.
Thanks @jayapal.house.gov and Robert Lynch for highlighting the facts.
Mass deportations don’t open up more jobs for U.S.-born workers — they cause American workers to lose jobs, wages to go down, and our economy to slow.
Watch Robert Lynch, an economics professor at Washington College, discuss how immigrants are good for the American economy.
Watch Robert Lynch, an economics professor at Washington College, discuss how immigrants are good for the American economy.
October 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
TFW your dad sends you a video he thinks you'll find interesting and it turns out its your own research being used in a congressional hearing!
Thanks @jayapal.house.gov and Robert Lynch for highlighting the facts.
Thanks @jayapal.house.gov and Robert Lynch for highlighting the facts.
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Individual and org sign out letters to support the CPS Food Security Supplement, a key resource for illuminating Americans' experiences.
#EconSky #PoliSky #Sociology #PolicySky #EduSky #science #hunger
#EconSky #PoliSky #Sociology #PolicySky #EduSky #science #hunger
Help protect food security data! Links below:
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October 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Individual and org sign out letters to support the CPS Food Security Supplement, a key resource for illuminating Americans' experiences.
#EconSky #PoliSky #Sociology #PolicySky #EduSky #science #hunger
#EconSky #PoliSky #Sociology #PolicySky #EduSky #science #hunger