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One thing that’s missing from a lot of the conversation I hear about what’s going on in Iran is why we haven’t seen more dissent or defection from the military. Emily Stranger and I explain why in @goodauth.bsky.social

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Why Iran’s conscript army didn’t side with protesters
Why Iran’s conscript army didn’t side with protesters. Authoritarian regimes can enforce army loyalty – even when soldiers are required to serve.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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there are a lot of things that Americans think are important for being a good citizen, engaging in compromise is not one of them ... my latest post with @goodauth.bsky.social
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February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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IR profs looking for a primer on tariffs for classes, this is amazingly useful. 👇👇👇
profsaunders.bsky.social Elizabeth N. Saunders @profsaunders.bsky.social · 3d
🎧 New episode of @chalkboardpolitics.bsky.social just dropped. The student producers interview Jeff Frieden on tariffs and the global economic order. A very useful overview from one of the best. Listen on @goodauth.bsky.social feed wherever you get your podcasts. goodauthority.org/news/will-ta...
Will tariffs unravel the global economic order? 🎧
Donald Trump has declared himself the “tariff king.” Though Trump has backed away from some of his most extreme tariff […]
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February 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Will tariffs unravel the global economic order? 🎧

In a new episode of @chalkboardpolitics.bsky.social, students speak with Columbia Professor Jeffry Frieden about Trump’s tariffs and their implications for the international trading system.

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Will tariffs unravel the global economic order? 🎧
Donald Trump has declared himself the “tariff king.” Though Trump has backed away from some of his most extreme tariff […]
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February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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In the latest episode of Chalkboard Politics,
@jafrieden.bsky.social talks about what makes Trump’s tariffs different this time.

Will tariffs unravel the global economic order? 🎧

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Will tariffs unravel the global economic order? 🎧
Donald Trump has declared himself the “tariff king.” Though Trump has backed away from some of his most extreme tariff […]
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February 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Women in Congress are wealthier than men in Congress.

A new article looks at nearly 40 years of financial disclosures from members of Congress.

See the data in the latest article from @johnsides.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/women-i...
Women in Congress are wealthier than men in Congress
Women in Congress are wealthier than men in Congress. A new article looks at nearly 40 years of financial disclosures from members of Congress.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Most Americans don’t see compromise as central to good citizenship.

Our election survey data reveal some surprising findings.

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Most Americans don’t see compromise as central to good citizenship
Most Americans don’t see compromise as central to good citizenship. Our election survey data reveal some surprising findings.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Black History Month is a reminder of the complex array of views among Black people.

Here's what Clarence Thomas’s ideological journey tells us about Black political thought.

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What Clarence Thomas's ideological journey tells us about Black political thought
February 2026 marks the Centennial celebration of Black History Month, which was originally called Negro History Week in 1926. Black […]
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February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Why didn't Iran’s conscript army side with protesters?

What does research say about conscription and protest repression?

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Why Iran’s conscript army didn’t side with protesters
Why Iran’s conscript army didn’t side with protesters. Authoritarian regimes can enforce army loyalty – even when soldiers are required to serve.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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Thanks to @bobbyallyn.bsky.social for citing our analysis in his latest @npr.org article.

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Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims. n.pr/3MhKyjQ
Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Did the U.S. takeover change what people could say on TikTok?

New ownership, keyword blocks, content barriers.

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Was there censorship on TikTok after the U.S. takeover?
A TikTok outage more likely explains recent anomalies – there’s no evidence of larger platform changes so far.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Here's the post on Good Authority! Thanks @goodauth.bsky.social @johnsides.bsky.social & Vanessa Lide! goodauthority.org/news/was-the...
Was there censorship on TikTok after the U.S. takeover?
A TikTok outage more likely explains recent anomalies – there’s no evidence of larger platform changes so far.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Today the @nytimes.com @patcohen.bsky.social flagged “neoroyalism,” a term coined by abenewman.bsky.social & Stacie Goddard. 



On a recent Good Authority podcast, Goddard and @erikvoeten.bsky.social unpacked what this means for global order: goodauthority.org/news/the-new...
The new neo-royalist world order
Stacie Goddard and Abe Newman explain how cliques are ruling the world.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow?

New evidence shows that Trump’s actions can change minds, but there are limits.

Read the latest from @sabrinabarias.bsky.social and Lotem Bassan-Nygate: goodauthority.org/news/when-tr...
When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow?
When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow? New evidence shows that Trump’s actions can change minds, but there are limits.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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As President Trump withdraws the US from intl agreements - including the Paris Agreement and WHO - Lotem Bassan-Nygate and I ask how this affects public opinion towards cooperation? We descibe our recent findings in @goodauth.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/goodauth @harvardkennedy.bsky.social 1/4
When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow?
When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow? New evidence shows that Trump’s actions can change minds, but there are limits.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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The Trump administration faces a choice.

Will the administration double down on enforcement and deportation despite declining support?

Or will we see a pivot toward the more pragmatic immigration policy shifts most Americans say they want?

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How Trump transformed immigration policy
How Trump transformed immigration policy. The GOP Congress and the courts have helped, but the public is weary.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Also highly recommend @hsulli.bsky.social's piece on ICE's protest repression, out today on @goodauth.bsky.social! goodauthority.org/news/why-ice...
Why ICE is responding to protests with repression
Why ICE is responding to protests with repression. ICE’s institutional culture is the problem.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Why is ICE responding to protests with repression?

ICE’s institutional culture is the problem.

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Why ICE is responding to protests with repression
Why ICE is responding to protests with repression. ICE’s institutional culture is the problem.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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One year into the second Trump administration, ICE agents have become de facto protest managers. In this @goodauth.bsky.social piece, I explain why we should expect their repressive behavior to continue.
Why ICE is responding to protests with repression
Why ICE is responding to protests with repression. ICE’s institutional culture is the problem.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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What are the implications of the Trump presidency for climate politics? Listen to the @goodauth.bsky.social podcast with @fgenovese.bsky.social & @jeffcolgan.bsky.social, and read their #IOFoGG short essay!

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January 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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My latest - some interesting insights from new survey data from 🇰🇿
January 27, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Kazakhstan’s new anti-LGBT legislation sparks controversy.

Opponents fear that the Russia-inspired amendments are just an excuse for more censorship.

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Kazakhstan’s new anti-LGBT legislation sparks controversy
Kazakhstan’s new anti-LGBT legislation sparks controversy. Opponents fear that the Russia-inspired amendments are just an excuse for more censorship.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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GOP women in Congress are mad.

The problem is their party.

Where does this leave Republican women?

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GOP women in Congress are mad. The problem is their party.
GOP women in Congress are mad. The problem is their party. Republican party culture puts women at a disadvantage.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:58 AM