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Dr. Manuel Pastor

@profmpastor.bsky.social

Distinguished Professor of Sociology at USC & Director of the USC Equity Research Institute. @eri-usc.bsky.social Most important: Proud pop.

Bio: https://dornsife.usc.edu/eri/manuel-pastor
Books: ChargingForwardBook.com & SolidarityEconomics.org .. more

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · 21d

Lo dudo, dude.

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 21d

As the President turns to picking a new Fed Chair, I look to the economics literature to ask: What should he be looking for?

My answers: Good judgment. Independence. Communication skills. Intellectual leadership. And courage.

I hope that he's keeping these criteria in mind. #TheProfessorIsIn

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 21d

Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Nov 25

From ESMA, the museum area in Buenos Aires dedicated to the disappeared taken in the days of military dictatorship. A reminder that authoritarians can be overcome, justice can be served, liberty can be won.

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Oct 14

Why Trump’s Compact for Higher Ed deserves an ‘F’ (hint: it’s not just for the facism . . .) www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Contributor: Trump's ultimatum to USC and others is a dismally researched document

We give it an F. Though considering portions of it are plagiarized, it probably shouldn't even be graded.

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Sep 26

Like so much of this administration: scary and stupid at the same time. Read the interview—The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/o...

Opinion | The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Sep 18

Watching democracy die on the daily . . .

Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Sep 17

Looking for inspiration? My interview with the amazing Carmen Rojas of the Marguerite Casey Foundation on how they prepared for the current moment -- and how they stepped up giving to match the moment @npquarterly.bsky.social @eri-usc.bsky.social

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Foundations and Movements: Manuel Pastor in Conversation with Carmen Rojas - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, scholar-activist Manuel Pastor and foundation president Carmen Rojas discuss how to respond effectively to rising authoritarianism.

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Sep 5

Great new piece by three grad students who are part of @uscsociology.bsky.social and @eri-usc.bsky.social dornsife.usc.edu/eri/2025/09/...

DUI to Deportation: What H.R. 875 Could Mean for Immigrant Communities - USC Equity Research Institute (ERI)

Data and Analysis to Power Social Change

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Aug 31

I signed an open letter from economists supporting Gov. Lisa Cook and Fed Independence. Add your name by Monday: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... | Letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Signature page for Open Letter of Support of Governor Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Independence

By filling out the form below, you are asking your signature to be added to this open letter.

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Aug 30

I have an article coming out on the Latino vote — and buyers remorse about Trump. Or you could just watch this by Snow Tha Product: youtu.be/RtcPhMiiYNU?...

Snow Tha Product - SABADO

YouTube video by Snow Tha Product

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Dr. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social · Aug 29

Had a great conversation with Dr. Lande Ajose from the Waverley Street Foundation about community organizing, engaged research, and the climate crisis.
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