Andrew Sinclair
@jandrewsinclair.bsky.social
Ast. Prof. of Gov't, Claremont McKenna College. Interested in political reform, public policy process, public administration, electoral institutions, and political behavior. Polling at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government.
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A theory. Everyone who cares about politics on bluesky ALSO needs to make a habit out of posting about their other interests and hobbies. Making bluesky work for many communities of interest will increase the political reach of the experts here.
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The Appalachian Speakeasy has you covered for NY's Eve. Leave your inhibitions at the door. Time for a special New Year's Eve Cocktail and a conversation about Prohibition and what prime directives should, and should not, do. Also, happy anniversary Mrs. W. 🍸🍹 #cocktails WV #appalachia
Between the Sheets on New Year's Eve
Huddle for warmth my friends
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December 31, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Appalachian Speakeasy has you covered for NY's Eve. Leave your inhibitions at the door. Time for a special New Year's Eve Cocktail and a conversation about Prohibition and what prime directives should, and should not, do. Also, happy anniversary Mrs. W. 🍸🍹 #cocktails WV #appalachia
Happy New Year! May the year to come involve many book recommendations, interesting articles, photos of birds, flowers, and hill forts, recommendations for new board games, stories of human courage or kindness, and jokes about the Formerly Los Angeles Oakland Raiders of Las Vegas. Go #Broncos!
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Happy New Year! May the year to come involve many book recommendations, interesting articles, photos of birds, flowers, and hill forts, recommendations for new board games, stories of human courage or kindness, and jokes about the Formerly Los Angeles Oakland Raiders of Las Vegas. Go #Broncos!
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So many big stories @3streamsblog.bsky.social in 2025 cc @billresh.bsky.social @sam-workman.bsky.social @cmwitko.bsky.social: one of the biggest was @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social on historical precedents for Mayor Mamdani medium.com/3streams/zoh...
Zohran Mamdani and the Other “Boy Mayor”
What today’s mayor-elect can learn from the ghosts of New York City government
medium.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
So many big stories @3streamsblog.bsky.social in 2025 cc @billresh.bsky.social @sam-workman.bsky.social @cmwitko.bsky.social: one of the biggest was @jandrewsinclair.bsky.social on historical precedents for Mayor Mamdani medium.com/3streams/zoh...
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Important PSA. USPS 📨
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Important PSA. USPS 📨
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There were many women geniuses involved in the development of computer science, including my late mother, Rosa Burnet Oliveros.
She was known as “The Legend” in her field of programming and signed her work product with her initials to avoid having it be written off because of sexism.
She was known as “The Legend” in her field of programming and signed her work product with her initials to avoid having it be written off because of sexism.
December 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
There were many women geniuses involved in the development of computer science, including my late mother, Rosa Burnet Oliveros.
She was known as “The Legend” in her field of programming and signed her work product with her initials to avoid having it be written off because of sexism.
She was known as “The Legend” in her field of programming and signed her work product with her initials to avoid having it be written off because of sexism.
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While royalties might seem like great passive income, apparently you can make $400/year w/10k in high yield savings account (I know, who can afford for that much money to just...sit). But considering that's more than I make in royalties on my first 3 books now, the comparison is depressing.
December 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
While royalties might seem like great passive income, apparently you can make $400/year w/10k in high yield savings account (I know, who can afford for that much money to just...sit). But considering that's more than I make in royalties on my first 3 books now, the comparison is depressing.
This article is great.
December 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This article is great.
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![Comic. [Banner: Mathematical Society: 2025 Meeting.] PERSON 1 with bun: Any other new developments from the year to cover before we wrap? PERSON 2: Oh, the teens picked a new funny number. PERSON 3 with short hair: Aww, I’m glad to hear they’re still doing that. PERSON 4 with ponytail: I’ll add it to the list. [List: 23 (skidoo!; 42; 69; 420; 1,337; 58,008; [circled]: 67]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreig43e2u4zzpifhq6fbf2iwplmva2lt5rokfg5uws5dysbe55up6wa@jpeg)
December 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I’m told there are 8-10 bears in the neighborhood. (The neighborhood email list!)
A bear, a crawlspace and uncomfortable human smells. This story has it all.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
A trap was set for a bear living under an Altadena home for a month. It caught the wrong bear
Despite noisemakers, baited traps and an entire month of waiting, a half-ton bear spent Christmas under an Altadena home.
www.latimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I’m told there are 8-10 bears in the neighborhood. (The neighborhood email list!)
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It has been a bracing moment for American federalism, with both unprecedented efforts to extend executive control over state and local govts, novel forms of subnational resistance. Where is federalism going? Paul Nolette and I have edited a new issue of Publius on that question. Short thread:
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It has been a bracing moment for American federalism, with both unprecedented efforts to extend executive control over state and local govts, novel forms of subnational resistance. Where is federalism going? Paul Nolette and I have edited a new issue of Publius on that question. Short thread:
Very dramatic sky for Christmas, though, and less flooding than you might expect, at least where I am.
December 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Very dramatic sky for Christmas, though, and less flooding than you might expect, at least where I am.
A little over 7” in the rain bucket — #Altadena, #LosAngeles.
December 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A little over 7” in the rain bucket — #Altadena, #LosAngeles.
In our backyard we are measuring almost exactly 6.5” of rain since yesterday in #Altadena. Year began with a fire, is ending with a flood. Here’s to a better 2026 for #LosAngeles!
December 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
In our backyard we are measuring almost exactly 6.5” of rain since yesterday in #Altadena. Year began with a fire, is ending with a flood. Here’s to a better 2026 for #LosAngeles!
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We will be open 11-5 today for anyone who just now realized a murder mystery could make the perfect gift
December 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We will be open 11-5 today for anyone who just now realized a murder mystery could make the perfect gift
Whoa! I had no idea this game existed! But cool!
The Expressway must keep Cross-Bronxing! First 2-decade game. Took around 3h30. Community won with 7 points, Public and Private both with 6. Next time we'll be playing with the objective cards. Great game @nbsp1618.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Whoa! I had no idea this game existed! But cool!
Drove through Upper Hastings Ranch tonight—great to see so many houses with their beautiful Christmas lights, carrying on. But also, alas for those houses that are gone, including the home of a close friend. This was a rough year. #Eatonfire
December 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Drove through Upper Hastings Ranch tonight—great to see so many houses with their beautiful Christmas lights, carrying on. But also, alas for those houses that are gone, including the home of a close friend. This was a rough year. #Eatonfire
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Looking to get Speakeasy to the table this week. Latest game by @vitallacerda.bsky.social with beautiful art and graphic design by the legendary @ianotoole.bsky.social and published by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social!! #boardgames #chompingatthebit
December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Looking to get Speakeasy to the table this week. Latest game by @vitallacerda.bsky.social with beautiful art and graphic design by the legendary @ianotoole.bsky.social and published by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social!! #boardgames #chompingatthebit
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Since it’s official. Thanks 🙏 @newyorker.com. This feels pretty surreal.
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Since it’s official. Thanks 🙏 @newyorker.com. This feels pretty surreal.
So glad the Getty Villa survived the fire. It’s one of the coolest places in #LosAngeles.
December 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
So glad the Getty Villa survived the fire. It’s one of the coolest places in #LosAngeles.
#Birds — A huge fellow, just hanging out at Hamilton Park, watching us toss a football. Given the condition of the field, I bet this one gets a decent diet of gophers!
December 20, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#Birds — A huge fellow, just hanging out at Hamilton Park, watching us toss a football. Given the condition of the field, I bet this one gets a decent diet of gophers!
I’ve heard nothing but good things.
Tonight we’re playing Brass Birmingham. It’s our first time playing. Whoa momma. So good!
December 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I’ve heard nothing but good things.
Looks cool!
Today’s first game - teaching 2-player Crisis: 1914 (with a power cut going on).
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Looks cool!
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I looked at which party has gained what due to redistricting changes so far.
By one (crude) measurement, the GOP has inched ahead by 1 to 2 seats. (FL & VA could swing that in either direction.)
But looking at the full universe of rating changes this caused, one measure shows Dems inching ahead.
By one (crude) measurement, the GOP has inched ahead by 1 to 2 seats. (FL & VA could swing that in either direction.)
But looking at the full universe of rating changes this caused, one measure shows Dems inching ahead.
The Escalating Race to Redistrict: Your Questions Answered - Bolts
How are the new maps changing the midterms? Why are courts not doing more? Would proportional representation help? We’ve got answers about mid-decade redistricting.
boltsmag.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I looked at which party has gained what due to redistricting changes so far.
By one (crude) measurement, the GOP has inched ahead by 1 to 2 seats. (FL & VA could swing that in either direction.)
But looking at the full universe of rating changes this caused, one measure shows Dems inching ahead.
By one (crude) measurement, the GOP has inched ahead by 1 to 2 seats. (FL & VA could swing that in either direction.)
But looking at the full universe of rating changes this caused, one measure shows Dems inching ahead.
Los Angeles is a beautiful place, but I struggle to find the right words to describe it. It’s dusty and gritty but then there are the blue skies and the fancy people. In any case, home.
December 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Los Angeles is a beautiful place, but I struggle to find the right words to describe it. It’s dusty and gritty but then there are the blue skies and the fancy people. In any case, home.