Sean Ehrlich
@seandehrlich.bsky.social
Associate professor of Political Science at FSU. Studies globalization, democratic institutions, & the EU. My no-longer-new book is still for sale: https://amzn.to/2Hycbj3
I’m embarrassed by my Alma mater yet again. Shame on U of C.
The University of Chicago has severed its relationship with a program credited with aiding Black and Brown students to pursue doctoral degrees that the Trump administration alleges is racially discriminatory against white students.
Under pressure from feds, University of Chicago cuts ties with program to help students of color get PhDs
chicago.suntimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m embarrassed by my Alma mater yet again. Shame on U of C.
My money is on 3. It might include some meaningful bit minor concession on Iran’s part but it won’t substantially change Iran’s agenda or behavior.
A similar thought process is why I was, and remain, skeptical that the US will acquire Greenland.
A similar thought process is why I was, and remain, skeptical that the US will acquire Greenland.
1) US war on Iran
2) US backs down, losing face
3) Announcement of a concept of a framework Trump touts as a “deal,” and the US press covers as an unqualified success, effectively allowing Iran’s nuclear pursuits (as Trump did with North Korea) or stalls until this repeats
Only possible options.
2) US backs down, losing face
3) Announcement of a concept of a framework Trump touts as a “deal,” and the US press covers as an unqualified success, effectively allowing Iran’s nuclear pursuits (as Trump did with North Korea) or stalls until this repeats
Only possible options.
February 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
My money is on 3. It might include some meaningful bit minor concession on Iran’s part but it won’t substantially change Iran’s agenda or behavior.
A similar thought process is why I was, and remain, skeptical that the US will acquire Greenland.
A similar thought process is why I was, and remain, skeptical that the US will acquire Greenland.
A Muppet Too Far
February 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
A Muppet Too Far
The Muppets Take Muppet
Our Muppets in the North
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Muppet
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The Muppets Take Muppet
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Muppet
Full Muppet Jacket
Muppet and Commander
February 18, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Muppet
I really like using the shading to show the margins of error. Leads to a much cleaner and easier to read figure than dotted lines.
Oh, and Jonathan’s point about the politics surrounding immigration is spot on.
Oh, and Jonathan’s point about the politics surrounding immigration is spot on.
Trump is very underwater on immigration.
There is no reason for Dems to cave on ICE funding.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
There is no reason for Dems to cave on ICE funding.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
February 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I really like using the shading to show the margins of error. Leads to a much cleaner and easier to read figure than dotted lines.
Oh, and Jonathan’s point about the politics surrounding immigration is spot on.
Oh, and Jonathan’s point about the politics surrounding immigration is spot on.
The way Michigan players gather around Dusty and have fun during the post-game interview is my favorite thing about this amazingly awesome team.
February 18, 2026 at 1:48 AM
The way Michigan players gather around Dusty and have fun during the post-game interview is my favorite thing about this amazingly awesome team.
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By Greer’s ‘logic’ an income tax where people who make less than 30k pay 95% of their income in taxes but people making over 100 million pay 10% is progressive since the total paid by all the ultra rich people will be more than the total aid by all the poor people.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on tariffs: "It's not regressive. Most consumption in America is done by the wealthiest people. So the idea it's somehow regressive is just wrong."
February 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
By Greer’s ‘logic’ an income tax where people who make less than 30k pay 95% of their income in taxes but people making over 100 million pay 10% is progressive since the total paid by all the ultra rich people will be more than the total aid by all the poor people.
By Greer’s ‘logic’ an income tax where people who make less than 30k pay 95% of their income in taxes but people making over 100 million pay 10% is progressive since the total paid by all the ultra rich people will be more than the total aid by all the poor people.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on tariffs: "It's not regressive. Most consumption in America is done by the wealthiest people. So the idea it's somehow regressive is just wrong."
February 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
By Greer’s ‘logic’ an income tax where people who make less than 30k pay 95% of their income in taxes but people making over 100 million pay 10% is progressive since the total paid by all the ultra rich people will be more than the total aid by all the poor people.
Just finished “All Systems Red,” the first of the Murderbot books. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an interesting but not too deep sci-fi story. (There’s depth in the book but it’s not LeGuin level depth.)
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Just finished “All Systems Red,” the first of the Murderbot books. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an interesting but not too deep sci-fi story. (There’s depth in the book but it’s not LeGuin level depth.)
If the normal team ski-jumping event has 4 jumpers the Super Team should have 6 instead 2.
February 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
If the normal team ski-jumping event has 4 jumpers the Super Team should have 6 instead 2.
I should be asleep.
February 16, 2026 at 3:39 AM
I should be asleep.
If a final fantasy musician were to do something like this, my money would have been on Jason Charles Miller.
Crushing: One of the most legendary musicians of your lifetime puts Kraft Singles on tacos.
February 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
If a final fantasy musician were to do something like this, my money would have been on Jason Charles Miller.
As curling fan of about 25 years who has actually gone curling, I can confirm that this video is at least 97% correct.
The CBC made this clever & cute video that uses kids to explain the rules of curling:
February 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
As curling fan of about 25 years who has actually gone curling, I can confirm that this video is at least 97% correct.
Oh to be in that glorious 1% who has never heard of Donald Trump.
(Yes, I know that’s not actually what’s going on there, but allow me my dream.)
(Yes, I know that’s not actually what’s going on there, but allow me my dream.)
Americans see several key Trump administration officials more negatively than positively.
(Pew Research Center)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260213-top...
(Pew Research Center)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260213-top...
February 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Oh to be in that glorious 1% who has never heard of Donald Trump.
(Yes, I know that’s not actually what’s going on there, but allow me my dream.)
(Yes, I know that’s not actually what’s going on there, but allow me my dream.)
One thing that I like about this Olympics over the last one: NBC had pretty much nothing except ads for AI at Paris 2024 but they’re essentially not to be seen at all this time around.
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
One thing that I like about this Olympics over the last one: NBC had pretty much nothing except ads for AI at Paris 2024 but they’re essentially not to be seen at all this time around.
There’s a Latvian speed skater named Kruzbergs but every time the announcers say his name it sounds to me like “Pooh Bear” and I’m absolutely rooting for him.
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
There’s a Latvian speed skater named Kruzbergs but every time the announcers say his name it sounds to me like “Pooh Bear” and I’m absolutely rooting for him.
That’s not how science works.
BREAKING: The EPA revokes scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health, removing a key basis for the climate change fight.
Live updates: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Trump administration revoked a scientific finding at the center of U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, a significant rollback of regulations.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
That’s not how science works.
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"Hegseth's Pentagon gives CBP an anti-drone laser and they almost immediately misuse it to fire on a child's party balloon, shutting down local airspace," would be rejected as a side plot in Veep for being too unrealistic and too on the nose as a metaphor.
February 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
"Hegseth's Pentagon gives CBP an anti-drone laser and they almost immediately misuse it to fire on a child's party balloon, shutting down local airspace," would be rejected as a side plot in Veep for being too unrealistic and too on the nose as a metaphor.
Probably Glen Mason, the old Colorado/Minnesota football coach and B1G Network commentator.
Either him or Erik Legrande, the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a game and has since made a career as a motivational speaker and beverage entrepreneur.
Either him or Erik Legrande, the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a game and has since made a career as a motivational speaker and beverage entrepreneur.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Probably Glen Mason, the old Colorado/Minnesota football coach and B1G Network commentator.
Either him or Erik Legrande, the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a game and has since made a career as a motivational speaker and beverage entrepreneur.
Either him or Erik Legrande, the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a game and has since made a career as a motivational speaker and beverage entrepreneur.
Reposted by Sean Ehrlich
Great illustration of how Trump's coercion generates political instability in targeted states once the sugar high of dodging the tariff bullet wears off.
Generalized beyond trade, this explains why hegemony is far more complicated and difficult to manage than Trump II's zero sum vision of power.
Generalized beyond trade, this explains why hegemony is far more complicated and difficult to manage than Trump II's zero sum vision of power.
Trump’s Trade Deal With India Has Become a Headache for Modi
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Great illustration of how Trump's coercion generates political instability in targeted states once the sugar high of dodging the tariff bullet wears off.
Generalized beyond trade, this explains why hegemony is far more complicated and difficult to manage than Trump II's zero sum vision of power.
Generalized beyond trade, this explains why hegemony is far more complicated and difficult to manage than Trump II's zero sum vision of power.
Reposted by Sean Ehrlich
This is a big week for the Elements in Gender and Politics Series that @dzobrien.bsky.social and I edit @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
@rblaifeder.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/publica...
@rblaifeder.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/publica...
Elements in Gender & Politics
Welcome to Cambridge Core
www.cambridge.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
This is a big week for the Elements in Gender and Politics Series that @dzobrien.bsky.social and I edit @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
@rblaifeder.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/publica...
@rblaifeder.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/publica...
In his first term, tariffs were one of the few areas where Congressional Rs were willing to push back on Trump. Took them awhile and it’s only a small handful of them so far, but it looks like they’re starting to do so again.
PASSED: the House just passed the resolution to end Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Not many crosses from Republicans, a lot of vulnerable incumbents took a dumb vote here to stick with Trump and GOP leadership. Goes to the Senate, which is likely to pass it.
Will share the vote sheet when I have it!
Not many crosses from Republicans, a lot of vulnerable incumbents took a dumb vote here to stick with Trump and GOP leadership. Goes to the Senate, which is likely to pass it.
Will share the vote sheet when I have it!
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
In his first term, tariffs were one of the few areas where Congressional Rs were willing to push back on Trump. Took them awhile and it’s only a small handful of them so far, but it looks like they’re starting to do so again.
This is so sad. Dawson’s Creek was central to my adolescence/early adulthood and while Dawson was an ass, James seemed a good guy.
As below, get a colonoscopy when your Dr. advises you to. It has a bad reputation and while prep is annoying, the procedure itself was fine and it can save your life.
As below, get a colonoscopy when your Dr. advises you to. It has a bad reputation and while prep is annoying, the procedure itself was fine and it can save your life.
Please, please get a colonoscopy. The prep kind of sucks, but it's the best sleep you'll ever have. And it could save your life.
James Van Der Beek, Dawson's Creek actor, dies aged 48
The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This is so sad. Dawson’s Creek was central to my adolescence/early adulthood and while Dawson was an ass, James seemed a good guy.
As below, get a colonoscopy when your Dr. advises you to. It has a bad reputation and while prep is annoying, the procedure itself was fine and it can save your life.
As below, get a colonoscopy when your Dr. advises you to. It has a bad reputation and while prep is annoying, the procedure itself was fine and it can save your life.
