Stone Neilon
@stoneneilon.bsky.social
Political science PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I study American politics and methodology. I am primarily interested in the political implications of the built environment.
NSF Graduate Research Fellow
https://stoneneilon.github.io/
NSF Graduate Research Fellow
https://stoneneilon.github.io/
APSA photo dump. Can all conferences be in Vancouver from now on? Doot doo!
September 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
APSA photo dump. Can all conferences be in Vancouver from now on? Doot doo!
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I had an amazing talk with @cwarzel.bsky.social about this, check out his article
In the days after last week's Minneapolis shooting, I've been continually haunted by the shooter's video and the nihilistic contagion that seems to spread in mass shooter fandom communities. I spoke to @alexbnewhouse.bsky.social about how to process this terrible phenomenon w/o helping perpetuate it
The Mass Shooters Are Performing for One Another
The goal of these attacks is to join a lineage of infamous killers.
www.theatlantic.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I had an amazing talk with @cwarzel.bsky.social about this, check out his article
Outside the Vatican right now blasting Genesis by Justice and I cannot begin to tell you how crazy the vibe is right now
August 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Outside the Vatican right now blasting Genesis by Justice and I cannot begin to tell you how crazy the vibe is right now
All of Rome smells like cologne and cigarettes
August 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
All of Rome smells like cologne and cigarettes
Patiently waiting for Babylon (2022) to gain the cult following it deserves so I can rewatch it in theaters.
July 20, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Patiently waiting for Babylon (2022) to gain the cult following it deserves so I can rewatch it in theaters.
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[VICTORY ALERT] AB 130, which creates a broad CEQA exemption for infill housing projects, has been signed by Governor Newsom. Because it is part of the budget, it is effective immediately.
July 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
[VICTORY ALERT] AB 130, which creates a broad CEQA exemption for infill housing projects, has been signed by Governor Newsom. Because it is part of the budget, it is effective immediately.
This is a big fucking deal for California housing. California needs more housing and this is a huge step to achieve that goal.
"The governor, who may run for president in 2028, called the changes 'one of the most significant housing reforms in California’s history.'"
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/30/u...
California Democrats Agree to Roll Back Landmark Environmental Law
www.nytimes.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is a big fucking deal for California housing. California needs more housing and this is a huge step to achieve that goal.
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9/ The data is clear: ideological moderation offers diminishing returns. To win, Democrats need strategies that excite their base, speak to the politically alienated, and meet the moment with urgency—not defend the old status quo. Authenticity beats triangulation.
June 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
9/ The data is clear: ideological moderation offers diminishing returns. To win, Democrats need strategies that excite their base, speak to the politically alienated, and meet the moment with urgency—not defend the old status quo. Authenticity beats triangulation.
The food at Casabonita was actually really good.
May 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The food at Casabonita was actually really good.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Federalism is cool and all until you try to collect data and realize nothing is standardized.
April 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Federalism is cool and all until you try to collect data and realize nothing is standardized.
I am excited to announce that I have been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF)!
April 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I am excited to announce that I have been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF)!
Wow...Gaga brought out Gesaffelstein. I need a cigarette. #coachella
April 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Wow...Gaga brought out Gesaffelstein. I need a cigarette. #coachella
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How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
April 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Didn't fail my game theory midterm
a large group of people are standing in a crowded area .
ALT: a large group of people are standing in a crowded area .
media.tenor.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Didn't fail my game theory midterm
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1/🧵 Following up on our study featured in NYT today, this figure provides a macro-level view:
Dem vote shares rise with turnout parity (left) but fall with party-level ideological moderation (right). This suggests mobilizing base voters > persuading swing voters by moving to the center.
Dem vote shares rise with turnout parity (left) but fall with party-level ideological moderation (right). This suggests mobilizing base voters > persuading swing voters by moving to the center.
March 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
1/🧵 Following up on our study featured in NYT today, this figure provides a macro-level view:
Dem vote shares rise with turnout parity (left) but fall with party-level ideological moderation (right). This suggests mobilizing base voters > persuading swing voters by moving to the center.
Dem vote shares rise with turnout parity (left) but fall with party-level ideological moderation (right). This suggests mobilizing base voters > persuading swing voters by moving to the center.
Political behavior research summarized in one post.
The problem with Dems chasing public opinion is that THE PUBLIC'S VIEW OF THINGS IS JUST MOVING IN RESPONSE TO WHAT POLITICAL FIGURES SAY AND IT'S VERY OBVIOUS IN THE DATA MY GOD
March 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Political behavior research summarized in one post.