Michael Hankinson
@hankinson.bsky.social
Political Scientist at George Washington University
www.mhankinson.com
www.mhankinson.com
Next week, I will be at the #2025APPAM Annual Fall Research Conference in Seattle. I will be presenting new work on the local politics of renewable energy siting as well as updates on building a national housing permits database.
If you want to connect, please reach out: hankinson@gwu.edu
If you want to connect, please reach out: hankinson@gwu.edu
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Next week, I will be at the #2025APPAM Annual Fall Research Conference in Seattle. I will be presenting new work on the local politics of renewable energy siting as well as updates on building a national housing permits database.
If you want to connect, please reach out: hankinson@gwu.edu
If you want to connect, please reach out: hankinson@gwu.edu
A great overview of an important local gov’t reform! Ties together many different literatures and shows how the unexpected can happen in implementation. Thanks @jacksantucci.bsky.social !
Here is a short piece on the proportional representation exercise in Portland (OR), what might be needed to make it a success, and the nationwide implications. www.city-journal.org/article/port...
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A great overview of an important local gov’t reform! Ties together many different literatures and shows how the unexpected can happen in implementation. Thanks @jacksantucci.bsky.social !
I'm excited to share that we're running a junior faculty search in American politics. Proud to see GWU continue to invest in political science. Link: www.gwu.jobs/postings/122...
Assistant Professor of Political Science
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in American Politics at the rank of assistant professor beginning as early as Fall 2026. This position is pending f...
www.gwu.jobs
September 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I'm excited to share that we're running a junior faculty search in American politics. Proud to see GWU continue to invest in political science. Link: www.gwu.jobs/postings/122...
On Friday at #APSA, I'll be presenting new research on how political geography shapes the siting of collective goods. We use the consolidation of municipalities in Denmark to show how the distribution of entire electorate affects where wind energy is politically viable.
September 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On Friday at #APSA, I'll be presenting new research on how political geography shapes the siting of collective goods. We use the consolidation of municipalities in Denmark to show how the distribution of entire electorate affects where wind energy is politically viable.
In Vancouver for the APSA Annual Meeting. First time visiting the city and I rented a bike for a 2-hour spin. Blown away. Bike infrastructure on par with Denmark plus miles of trails in the middle of UBC’s campus (4 miles from downtown).
September 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In Vancouver for the APSA Annual Meeting. First time visiting the city and I rented a bike for a 2-hour spin. Blown away. Bike infrastructure on par with Denmark plus miles of trails in the middle of UBC’s campus (4 miles from downtown).
So proud of my wife, Rui Gao! Her dissertation research has led to a breakthrough in understanding ecDNA-amplified cancers, opening paths for better treatments in the future.
And a co-first author publication in Nature is a nice outcome as well :)
www.linkedin.com/posts/ruigao...
And a co-first author publication in Nature is a nice outcome as well :)
www.linkedin.com/posts/ruigao...
Rui Gao on LinkedIn: Engineered extrachromosomal oncogene amplifications promote tumorigenesis…
Happy to share that a significant research project from my PhD is finally out in 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 today! 🎉🧬
For the first time, we show that gene amplifications…
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December 18, 2024 at 7:45 PM
So proud of my wife, Rui Gao! Her dissertation research has led to a breakthrough in understanding ecDNA-amplified cancers, opening paths for better treatments in the future.
And a co-first author publication in Nature is a nice outcome as well :)
www.linkedin.com/posts/ruigao...
And a co-first author publication in Nature is a nice outcome as well :)
www.linkedin.com/posts/ruigao...
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What's the best way to debrief study participants? At
@pnasnexus.org, Katie Clayton, @yamilrvelez.bsky.social, @thomasjwood.bsky.social and I introduce a new debriefing method that leaves participants much better off than standard debriefs. Especially relevant for misinfo research. bit.ly/41i19sU
@pnasnexus.org, Katie Clayton, @yamilrvelez.bsky.social, @thomasjwood.bsky.social and I introduce a new debriefing method that leaves participants much better off than standard debriefs. Especially relevant for misinfo research. bit.ly/41i19sU
Improving debriefing practices for participants in social science experiments
Abstract. Social science experiments often expose participants to false, deceptive, or otherwise harmful content. In an effort to mitigate the effects of s
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December 4, 2024 at 6:13 PM
What's the best way to debrief study participants? At
@pnasnexus.org, Katie Clayton, @yamilrvelez.bsky.social, @thomasjwood.bsky.social and I introduce a new debriefing method that leaves participants much better off than standard debriefs. Especially relevant for misinfo research. bit.ly/41i19sU
@pnasnexus.org, Katie Clayton, @yamilrvelez.bsky.social, @thomasjwood.bsky.social and I introduce a new debriefing method that leaves participants much better off than standard debriefs. Especially relevant for misinfo research. bit.ly/41i19sU
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I'm on two 📘 award committees for APSA, deadlines March 1, 2025
Robert Lane Award (with Nichole Bauer and Markus Prior)
connect.apsanet.org/s28/nominati...
Converse Award (with @wzcmarsh.bsky.social, @jfdaoust.bsky.social, @hmridge.bsky.social)
connect.apsanet.org/s32/awards/
pls nominate & share
Robert Lane Award (with Nichole Bauer and Markus Prior)
connect.apsanet.org/s28/nominati...
Converse Award (with @wzcmarsh.bsky.social, @jfdaoust.bsky.social, @hmridge.bsky.social)
connect.apsanet.org/s32/awards/
pls nominate & share
December 3, 2024 at 10:56 PM
I'm on two 📘 award committees for APSA, deadlines March 1, 2025
Robert Lane Award (with Nichole Bauer and Markus Prior)
connect.apsanet.org/s28/nominati...
Converse Award (with @wzcmarsh.bsky.social, @jfdaoust.bsky.social, @hmridge.bsky.social)
connect.apsanet.org/s32/awards/
pls nominate & share
Robert Lane Award (with Nichole Bauer and Markus Prior)
connect.apsanet.org/s28/nominati...
Converse Award (with @wzcmarsh.bsky.social, @jfdaoust.bsky.social, @hmridge.bsky.social)
connect.apsanet.org/s32/awards/
pls nominate & share
Very cool research opportunity here!
Re-upping this: if you are interested in GIS, computer vision, housing, and research please apply!
I’m recruiting a research assistant to work on projects spanning neighborhood change, housing investment, highways, and innovation. Starting Summer 2025 or earlier. GIS+coding experience preferred. Please mention in your cover letter if you’re specifically interested in working with me. Job posting:
November 27, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Very cool research opportunity here!
We're hiring in American Politics at the junior level. Position will be affiliated with GW’s Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics. Applications due January 2nd. I'm on sabbatical, but I am happy to answer questions about the dept., broadly. DM me. www.gwu.jobs/postings/116...
Assistant Professor of Political Science
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure track professor (Assistant Professor) in American Politics. The position will start in Fall 2025 and is pending final budgetary ap...
www.gwu.jobs
November 27, 2024 at 4:28 PM
We're hiring in American Politics at the junior level. Position will be affiliated with GW’s Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics. Applications due January 2nd. I'm on sabbatical, but I am happy to answer questions about the dept., broadly. DM me. www.gwu.jobs/postings/116...
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“Harris’s [supply-increasing] housing plan responded to an urgent crisis with reforms whose benefits would be felt slowly if at all.” It is worse than that: Renters tend to oppose supply increases, as @hankinson.bsky.social has shown. www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/... LIST 01%2F06%2F2020
The Renters’ Republic | Charlie Dulik
In a majority-homeowner nation, the rental crisis alone cannot explain Harris’s defeat, especially since the concentration of renters in cities means that as a group they likely still tilted toward he...
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November 27, 2024 at 1:57 PM
“Harris’s [supply-increasing] housing plan responded to an urgent crisis with reforms whose benefits would be felt slowly if at all.” It is worse than that: Renters tend to oppose supply increases, as @hankinson.bsky.social has shown. www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/... LIST 01%2F06%2F2020
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Excited to see @maxwellpalmer.bsky.social and my research in this @bostonglobe.com op-ed this morning. The use of public money to actively block much-needed affordable housing is appalling, and shows the strength of opposition to new housing in Greater Boston. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/25/o...
Using tax dollars to block new housing is bad policy - The Boston Globe
More than a dozen communities have been accused of ‘weaponizing’ the sale of public land to stop housing development.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Excited to see @maxwellpalmer.bsky.social and my research in this @bostonglobe.com op-ed this morning. The use of public money to actively block much-needed affordable housing is appalling, and shows the strength of opposition to new housing in Greater Boston. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/25/o...
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I’m adding a day on path dependence to my undergrad Intro to Policy Analysis class. Would love recommendations for favorite podcasts/news articles/etc that illustrate the concept!
November 24, 2024 at 2:09 AM
I’m adding a day on path dependence to my undergrad Intro to Policy Analysis class. Would love recommendations for favorite podcasts/news articles/etc that illustrate the concept!
Facing a cost of living crisis, mayor are (finally) promising to build more housing. Can they deliver? I discuss both the political obstacles, but also opportunities for success with @apmresearch.bsky.social at American Public Media.
www.apmresearchlab.org/10x/mayors-a...
www.apmresearchlab.org/10x/mayors-a...
Can mayors keep their affordable housing promises? — APM Research Lab
Mayors across the Sun Belt and beyond have promised to build housing and reduce costs. But they face obstacles – including “Not in My Backyard” sentiment from their constituents.
www.apmresearchlab.org
November 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Facing a cost of living crisis, mayor are (finally) promising to build more housing. Can they deliver? I discuss both the political obstacles, but also opportunities for success with @apmresearch.bsky.social at American Public Media.
www.apmresearchlab.org/10x/mayors-a...
www.apmresearchlab.org/10x/mayors-a...
Astead Herndon’s “The Run-Up” is the most informative politics podcast. He interrogates an interviewee’s beliefs while warmly inviting them to define the framework. From party loyalists to undecideds, he extracts depth where others flatten/abstract away. I could build my Intro Amer. syllabus via it
November 21, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Astead Herndon’s “The Run-Up” is the most informative politics podcast. He interrogates an interviewee’s beliefs while warmly inviting them to define the framework. From party loyalists to undecideds, he extracts depth where others flatten/abstract away. I could build my Intro Amer. syllabus via it
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When do interest groups — like organized labor — use the housing entitlement process to secure benefits? Now published in JPIPE, A. Magazinnik, Anna Weissman, and I find a relationship with big implications for the housing supply & attempts to reform local permitting. 1/10
September 3, 2024 at 7:47 PM
When do interest groups — like organized labor — use the housing entitlement process to secure benefits? Now published in JPIPE, A. Magazinnik, Anna Weissman, and I find a relationship with big implications for the housing supply & attempts to reform local permitting. 1/10
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🚨 How should we design surveys to capture opinion in fast-changing contexts like elections or within hard-to-reach communities? 🚨
My paper, conditionally accepted at Political Analysis, develops a method that leverages LLMs and adaptive algorithms to construct surveys that evolve with user input.
My paper, conditionally accepted at Political Analysis, develops a method that leverages LLMs and adaptive algorithms to construct surveys that evolve with user input.
November 15, 2024 at 7:36 PM
🚨 How should we design surveys to capture opinion in fast-changing contexts like elections or within hard-to-reach communities? 🚨
My paper, conditionally accepted at Political Analysis, develops a method that leverages LLMs and adaptive algorithms to construct surveys that evolve with user input.
My paper, conditionally accepted at Political Analysis, develops a method that leverages LLMs and adaptive algorithms to construct surveys that evolve with user input.
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A new interesting article by @hankinson.bsky.social and @jdbk.bsky.social is now available on our FirstView page. It is entitled “How self-interest and symbolic politics shape the effectiveness of compensation for nearby housing development”.
Enjoy it here: t.ly/-0IQO
Enjoy it here: t.ly/-0IQO
October 22, 2024 at 11:08 AM
A new interesting article by @hankinson.bsky.social and @jdbk.bsky.social is now available on our FirstView page. It is entitled “How self-interest and symbolic politics shape the effectiveness of compensation for nearby housing development”.
Enjoy it here: t.ly/-0IQO
Enjoy it here: t.ly/-0IQO
Can developers compensate nearby residents to win support for their housing projects? In a new @jpublicpolicy.bsky.social article, @jdbk.bsky.social and I unpack how compensation works, when it fails, and what that teaches us about symbolic attitudes and housing policy. 1/11
October 24, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Can developers compensate nearby residents to win support for their housing projects? In a new @jpublicpolicy.bsky.social article, @jdbk.bsky.social and I unpack how compensation works, when it fails, and what that teaches us about symbolic attitudes and housing policy. 1/11
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Research suggests these changes - moving from at-large to ward-based elections and increasing the # of members - will lead to less housing being built, and thus greater challenges for tenants boltsmag.org/montana-hous... @hankinson.bsky.social
To Tackle Housing Crisis, These Organizers Want to First Change How City Hall Works
Advocates in Bozeman, Montana are using a once-in-a-decade chance to reshape local government structure to create more equitable representation and, eventually, more affordable housing policy.
boltsmag.org
October 9, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Research suggests these changes - moving from at-large to ward-based elections and increasing the # of members - will lead to less housing being built, and thus greater challenges for tenants boltsmag.org/montana-hous... @hankinson.bsky.social
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Iirc this is how John Roberts would prepare for oral argument before he was a judge
September 30, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Iirc this is how John Roberts would prepare for oral argument before he was a judge
Re-upping my job market advice: When practicing your talk, randomize where you begin. If you always start on Slide 1, your front-end will be super-polished as you edit/restart. But you will rarely get to the end with the same focus. Start fresh on Slide 20, you’ll be invincible.
September 30, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Re-upping my job market advice: When practicing your talk, randomize where you begin. If you always start on Slide 1, your front-end will be super-polished as you edit/restart. But you will rarely get to the end with the same focus. Start fresh on Slide 20, you’ll be invincible.
Thank you UC Possibility Lab for organizing a forum for my work (w/ A. Magazinnik) on housing, local gov’t, & state preemption. To the practitioners who shared insights from their own experience in CA housing policy: those were nuggets of gold! Only fitting to find them in the Bay Area
September 26, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Thank you UC Possibility Lab for organizing a forum for my work (w/ A. Magazinnik) on housing, local gov’t, & state preemption. To the practitioners who shared insights from their own experience in CA housing policy: those were nuggets of gold! Only fitting to find them in the Bay Area
Thank you to the UC-Berkeley Research Workshop in American Politics for inviting me to share my work (w/ Asya Magazinnik) on housing, local gov’t, and state preemption in CA. It was truly the most generative feedback I’ve received via a workshop. The vibes are good at RWAP!
September 26, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Thank you to the UC-Berkeley Research Workshop in American Politics for inviting me to share my work (w/ Asya Magazinnik) on housing, local gov’t, and state preemption in CA. It was truly the most generative feedback I’ve received via a workshop. The vibes are good at RWAP!