David Smilde
@dsmilde.bsky.social
Check out my Substack "Venezuela and the United States" https://davidsmilde.substack.com/ Opinions expressed are my own.
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Graduate Programs: School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University
Sociology PhD program stands out for its interdisciplinary nature, a focus on both academic and non-academic careers, and publicly engaged scholarship.
liberalarts.tulane.edu
We are excited to announce that after 20 years, Tulane University once again offers a Sociology doctoral degree. We have spent some time developing an innovative program in public-facing sociology, that will train Ph.Ds to be relevant beyond the academy 1/
liberalarts.tulane.edu/sociology/ac...
liberalarts.tulane.edu/sociology/ac...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Les comparto un reportaje de @rcienespanol.bsky.social sobre los costos físicos y sociales de la crisis venezolana desde una mirada feminista, basados en una entrevista que tuvimos en enero y la reciente publicación de “Embodying Predation” con @antuliorosales.bsky.social
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#Venezuela
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#Venezuela
"A medida que el Estado se va retirando de la provisión de servicios de salud, de infraestructura o de energía... por la división sexual del trabajo son las mujeres y las niñas las que sustituyen esas responsabilidades." - Masaya Llavaneras investigadora de Huron University College, en Ontario.
[Reportaje] La crisis venezolana vista desde el cuerpo femenino y la vida cotidiana | RCI
Un estudio canadiense advierte que el declive democrático en Venezuela afecta especialmente a mujeres y niñas
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Les comparto un reportaje de @rcienespanol.bsky.social sobre los costos físicos y sociales de la crisis venezolana desde una mirada feminista, basados en una entrevista que tuvimos en enero y la reciente publicación de “Embodying Predation” con @antuliorosales.bsky.social
(link debajo)
#Venezuela
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#Venezuela
February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Looking forward to this virtual presentation for the U of Illinois Center for Global Studies, 3 pm Central, 4 pm Eastern, 5 pm Caracas. Join online following the link below.
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calendars.illinois.edu/detail/45/33...
Dr. David Smilde - Venezuela & the United States: Keys to Understanding the Conflict
calendars.illinois.edu
February 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Looking forward to this virtual presentation for the U of Illinois Center for Global Studies, 3 pm Central, 4 pm Eastern, 5 pm Caracas. Join online following the link below.
calendars.illinois.edu/detail/45/33...
calendars.illinois.edu/detail/45/33...
Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
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Don Lemon speaks outside of the courtroom after release: "I have spent my entire life covering the news. I will not stop now ... I will not be silenced."
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Don Lemon speaks outside of the courtroom after release: "I have spent my entire life covering the news. I will not stop now ... I will not be silenced."
January 30, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Sounds like a truly fantastic program, David!
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Sounds like a truly fantastic program, David!
We are excited to announce that after 20 years, Tulane University once again offers a Sociology doctoral degree. We have spent some time developing an innovative program in public-facing sociology, that will train Ph.Ds to be relevant beyond the academy 1/
liberalarts.tulane.edu/sociology/ac...
liberalarts.tulane.edu/sociology/ac...
Graduate Programs: School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University
Sociology PhD program stands out for its interdisciplinary nature, a focus on both academic and non-academic careers, and publicly engaged scholarship.
liberalarts.tulane.edu
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We are excited to announce that after 20 years, Tulane University once again offers a Sociology doctoral degree. We have spent some time developing an innovative program in public-facing sociology, that will train Ph.Ds to be relevant beyond the academy 1/
liberalarts.tulane.edu/sociology/ac...
liberalarts.tulane.edu/sociology/ac...
Good Riddance
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Good Riddance
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Investigations and a Billion-Dollar ‘Shakedown’: How Trump Targeted Higher Education www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Investigations and a Billion-Dollar ‘Shakedown’: How Trump Targeted Higher Education
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January 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Investigations and a Billion-Dollar ‘Shakedown’: How Trump Targeted Higher Education www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
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This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
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The paradox of Violence: Revolution, Crime, and Policing During Chavismo, edited by
@dsmilde.bsky.social
@beccahanson.bsky.social
and Verónica Zubillaga.
upittpress.org/books/978082...
@dsmilde.bsky.social
@beccahanson.bsky.social
and Verónica Zubillaga.
upittpress.org/books/978082...
January 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
The paradox of Violence: Revolution, Crime, and Policing During Chavismo, edited by
@dsmilde.bsky.social
@beccahanson.bsky.social
and Verónica Zubillaga.
upittpress.org/books/978082...
@dsmilde.bsky.social
@beccahanson.bsky.social
and Verónica Zubillaga.
upittpress.org/books/978082...
Reposted by David Smilde
I wanted to make a thread about the useful analyses coming out about the situation in Venezuela, but there is a lot, and everyday new things come out.
It may be more useful to share some of the existing analysis of how we got here. Books in no particular order and on various themes/issues...
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It may be more useful to share some of the existing analysis of how we got here. Books in no particular order and on various themes/issues...
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January 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I wanted to make a thread about the useful analyses coming out about the situation in Venezuela, but there is a lot, and everyday new things come out.
It may be more useful to share some of the existing analysis of how we got here. Books in no particular order and on various themes/issues...
🧵
It may be more useful to share some of the existing analysis of how we got here. Books in no particular order and on various themes/issues...
🧵
January 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
No, I don’t think VE is cursed by oil. It’s a challenge that can be managed with good government. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/m...
‘The Devil’s Excrement’: Is Venezuela Cursed by Its Oil?
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
No, I don’t think VE is cursed by oil. It’s a challenge that can be managed with good government. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/m...
On Thursday, 4 pm Eastern, 3 pm Central, Verónica Zubillaga, Francisco Rodriguez, Alla Rosca and I will discuss Venezuela with Tony Pereira, director of the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane. Scan QR code for connection information.
January 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
On Thursday, 4 pm Eastern, 3 pm Central, Verónica Zubillaga, Francisco Rodriguez, Alla Rosca and I will discuss Venezuela with Tony Pereira, director of the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane. Scan QR code for connection information.
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All republicans voted down a subpoena of all records and footage related to the murder of Renee Good by ICE agent
January 8, 2026 at 6:19 AM
All republicans voted down a subpoena of all records and footage related to the murder of Renee Good by ICE agent
Federal Agents Shoot 2 in Portland, Ore., Police Say www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Federal Agents Shoot 2 in Portland, Ore., Police Say
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January 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Federal Agents Shoot 2 in Portland, Ore., Police Say www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
