Steven A. Mejia
@stevenmejia.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at Washington State Sociology byway of UCLA and UC Irvine. Global Sociology. Views are my own. Like/Repost ~= endorsement.
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Steven A. Mejia
@stevenmejia.bsky.social
· Aug 29
Check out my latest open access article on international trade and the environment out now at Social Science Quarterly!
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Check out my latest open access article on international trade and the environment out now at Social Science Quarterly!
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August 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Check out my latest open access article on international trade and the environment out now at Social Science Quarterly!
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Reproductive self-determination is vital in its own right, but abortion policies also shed light on the dynamics of diffusion, institutionalization, and polarization in contemporary world society.
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Abortion Policies in a Polarizing World Society, 1970 to 2020 - Wade M. Cole, 2025
This article examines how global contention over reproductive rights influenced national abortion polices over the past half-century. I glean four models of nor...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Reproductive self-determination is vital in its own right, but abortion policies also shed light on the dynamics of diffusion, institutionalization, and polarization in contemporary world society.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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UC Irvine Sociology in the top 20 🥳🎉🎊
UCI Sociology Top 20 in new U.S. News ranking!!
April 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
UC Irvine Sociology in the top 20 🥳🎉🎊
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Turkey took a sharp turn toward full autocracy when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main political rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, was jailed amid a major crackdown on the opposition.
Turkey lurches toward outright autocracy as Erdoğan’s main rival is jailed
Popular opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu calls for mass protests as he is thrown in jail and booted out as Istanbul mayor.
www.politico.eu
March 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Turkey took a sharp turn toward full autocracy when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main political rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, was jailed amid a major crackdown on the opposition.
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Belarus said on Thursday that it's open to hosting the Russian factory, which would help expand Moscow's production outside its borders.
Russia is gearing up to build 100,000 drones a year on NATO's doorstep
Belarus said on Thursday that it's open to hosting the Russian factory, which would help expand Moscow's production outside its borders.
www.businessinsider.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Belarus said on Thursday that it's open to hosting the Russian factory, which would help expand Moscow's production outside its borders.
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Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, officials said.
Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
nyti.ms
March 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, officials said.
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Badra Gunba, the former vice president and acting leader of Abkhazia, took home 54.73% of the votes in the second round on Saturday.
Pro-Russian Candidate Declared Winner in Abkhazia’s Presidential Race - The Moscow Times
Pro-Russian politician Badra Gunba was declared the winner of the runoff presidential election in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, officials said Sunday.
www.themoscowtimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Badra Gunba, the former vice president and acting leader of Abkhazia, took home 54.73% of the votes in the second round on Saturday.
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French President Emmanuel Macron today urged EU member states to agree on "massive, common funding" to unlock investments of hundreds of billions of euros for European defense and security.
EU needs ‘hundreds of billions’ in defense spending as US pivots away, Macron says
French president’s urging comes ahead of Thursday’s special EU summit focused on defense, as Trump signals a friendlier approach to Moscow and disengagement from Europe.
www.politico.eu
March 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron today urged EU member states to agree on "massive, common funding" to unlock investments of hundreds of billions of euros for European defense and security.
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The Kremlin’s top spokesperson hailed the Trump administration’s foreign policy as being “align[ed]” with Russia on Sunday, after President Trump’s clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office strained the U.S.’ longstanding alliance with Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Russia Says Trump’s Foreign Policy ‘Largely Aligns With Our Vision’ After Zelenskyy Argument
Trump’s “political will” could quickly improve the U.S.’ relationship with Russia, the Kremlin suggested.
www.forbes.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Kremlin’s top spokesperson hailed the Trump administration’s foreign policy as being “align[ed]” with Russia on Sunday, after President Trump’s clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office strained the U.S.’ longstanding alliance with Ukraine in its war against Russia.
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A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office for President Trump’s sit-down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting.
A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down | CNN Business
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office on Friday to cover President Trump’s sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters wer...
www.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office for President Trump’s sit-down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting.
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🚨 BREAKING: European leaders rallied to defend Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance subjected him to a tirade of withering and infantilizing abuse in the Oval Office.
Full story:
Full story:
‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack
France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support, as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.
www.politico.eu
February 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
🚨 BREAKING: European leaders rallied to defend Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance subjected him to a tirade of withering and infantilizing abuse in the Oval Office.
Full story:
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US intelligence indicates that Russia and China are attempting to recruit federal employees fired by the Trump administration, sources say
US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have b...
www.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
US intelligence indicates that Russia and China are attempting to recruit federal employees fired by the Trump administration, sources say
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In Washington today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the task of persuading a reluctant, unpredictable US president to properly back up the security of post-war Ukraine.
It will test every ounce of the PM’s diplomacy and personality.
London Playbook has more.
It will test every ounce of the PM’s diplomacy and personality.
London Playbook has more.
The room where it might happen
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www.politico.eu
February 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
In Washington today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the task of persuading a reluctant, unpredictable US president to properly back up the security of post-war Ukraine.
It will test every ounce of the PM’s diplomacy and personality.
London Playbook has more.
It will test every ounce of the PM’s diplomacy and personality.
London Playbook has more.
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The U.S. pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw
The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Mo...
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February 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The U.S. pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
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Breaking news: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Breaking news: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
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A core concern for Europeans and likeminded Americans is what Putin might do next if he is given a win in Ukraine — and Trump continues to undermine NATO.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy has a very bad week thanks to Trump and Putin. Here's why.
As top U.S. officials arrive at the Munich Security Conference, the realities of Russia's momentum, coupled with Washington’s U-turn, have led to a clear mood shift in Kyiv.
www.nbcnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A core concern for Europeans and likeminded Americans is what Putin might do next if he is given a win in Ukraine — and Trump continues to undermine NATO.
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Several U.S. attorneys in federal court districts were fired Wednesday night “at the direction of the President of the United States.”
Trump Shockingly Purges U.S. Attorneys With Unprecedented Move
Donald Trump continues to get rid of potential opponents.
newrepublic.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Several U.S. attorneys in federal court districts were fired Wednesday night “at the direction of the President of the United States.”
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If you've ever used the Polity data, read this from Monty Marshall.
tl;dr Polity is coding recent US events as an executive self-coup and an adverse regime change.
tl;dr Polity is coding recent US events as an executive self-coup and an adverse regime change.
February 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If you've ever used the Polity data, read this from Monty Marshall.
tl;dr Polity is coding recent US events as an executive self-coup and an adverse regime change.
tl;dr Polity is coding recent US events as an executive self-coup and an adverse regime change.
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The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it compares to US aid.
The USAID shutdown could make China more powerful. Beijing is already pouring billions into countries around the world.
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it compares to US aid.
www.businessinsider.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it compares to US aid.
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There is no precedent for anything like this. Musk is a private citizen who has not been elected to anything. He is not a federal employee; he has not been confirmed by the Senate to any office or post.
Elon Musk Has Broken the Constitutional Order
The tech oligarch has unleashed his slow-rolling coup d’état across the federal government, and it’s not clear anything can prevent a total takeover.
newrepublic.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
There is no precedent for anything like this. Musk is a private citizen who has not been elected to anything. He is not a federal employee; he has not been confirmed by the Senate to any office or post.
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WATCH LIVE: New wildfire burning in Ventura, California.
It has been dubbed the #AutoFire by officials
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It has been dubbed the #AutoFire by officials
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Live Coverage: Latest on Southern California fires as region braces for more powerful winds
YouTube video by KCAL News
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January 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
WATCH LIVE: New wildfire burning in Ventura, California.
It has been dubbed the #AutoFire by officials
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aogY...
It has been dubbed the #AutoFire by officials
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aogY...
Excited to be joining the Early-Career Review Board at Social Science Research! Considering submitting your work 🙂
January 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Excited to be joining the Early-Career Review Board at Social Science Research! Considering submitting your work 🙂
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JOB: Northern Illinois University Sociology is hiring!
We're seeking a sociologist to contribute to our soon-to-be new major in Criminology.
Teaching load is reasonable (2 courses per semester as asst prof), and NIU is a doable commute from Chicago.
Apply here: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37729997...
We're seeking a sociologist to contribute to our soon-to-be new major in Criminology.
Teaching load is reasonable (2 courses per semester as asst prof), and NIU is a doable commute from Chicago.
Apply here: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37729997...
Assistant Professor of Sociology, with an emphasis in Criminology (29438) - Dekalb, Illinois, United States job with Northern Illinois University | 37729997
Position Summary
The Assistant Professor will be a specialist in punishment and
corrections, with an ability to teach undergraduate courses...
jobs.chronicle.com
November 22, 2024 at 5:44 PM
JOB: Northern Illinois University Sociology is hiring!
We're seeking a sociologist to contribute to our soon-to-be new major in Criminology.
Teaching load is reasonable (2 courses per semester as asst prof), and NIU is a doable commute from Chicago.
Apply here: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37729997...
We're seeking a sociologist to contribute to our soon-to-be new major in Criminology.
Teaching load is reasonable (2 courses per semester as asst prof), and NIU is a doable commute from Chicago.
Apply here: jobs.chronicle.com/job/37729997...
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Hi all! 👋 I'm so happy to see more sociologists here these days. I study rental housing markets and family inequality. In a recent piece published in ASR, I show how network resource inequalities shape renters' housing search outcomes in LA. Check it out here!
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Finding a Home during the Affordable Housing Crisis: How Social Ties Shape Renters’ Housing-Search Outcomes - Steven Schmidt, 2024
Housing searches play a central role in the reproduction of racial inequality in U.S. cities. Past research finds that movers’ social ties influence residential...
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November 23, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Hi all! 👋 I'm so happy to see more sociologists here these days. I study rental housing markets and family inequality. In a recent piece published in ASR, I show how network resource inequalities shape renters' housing search outcomes in LA. Check it out here!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
New groundbreaking study in Family Transitions by @vanessadelgado.bsky.social.
Thanks for doing this important work!
Thanks for doing this important work!
Research finds that brokering is a gendered practice, with girls brokering more than boys. But are there gender differences among parents?
I find that social roles within the family—which are heavily gendered—shape the kinds of brokering requests made by immigrant parents. Check out my latest 👇
I find that social roles within the family—which are heavily gendered—shape the kinds of brokering requests made by immigrant parents. Check out my latest 👇
December 9, 2024 at 8:43 PM
New groundbreaking study in Family Transitions by @vanessadelgado.bsky.social.
Thanks for doing this important work!
Thanks for doing this important work!