Mark S. Smith, Ph.D.
@drmarkssmith.bsky.social
Political Science Professor.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
The opinions expressed here are my own.
No Kings Day in my L.A. neighborhood. This woman was inspiring.
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
No Kings Day in my L.A. neighborhood. This woman was inspiring.
He’s gotta have something more important (and less racist) to do on than this.
July 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
He’s gotta have something more important (and less racist) to do on than this.
No violence. No incidents. No Marines. No National Guard. Not even the L.A.P.D. Just a wonderful day with a few thousand truly patriotic Angelenos in Studio City. #NoKingsDay
June 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
No violence. No incidents. No Marines. No National Guard. Not even the L.A.P.D. Just a wonderful day with a few thousand truly patriotic Angelenos in Studio City. #NoKingsDay
The New Yorker nails it again.
June 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The New Yorker nails it again.
Hannah Arendt’s analysis from 74 years ago is as accurate and relevant today as ever.
June 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Hannah Arendt’s analysis from 74 years ago is as accurate and relevant today as ever.
In the early ‘70s there was no artist whose music I listened to more than Sly & the Family Stone. Period. They were not just ahead of their time, they were in a class by themselves. RIP Sly. 🙏🏾
June 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In the early ‘70s there was no artist whose music I listened to more than Sly & the Family Stone. Period. They were not just ahead of their time, they were in a class by themselves. RIP Sly. 🙏🏾
In defense of democracy!
May 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In defense of democracy!
The S&P 500 Index was down another 2% today. So much winning.
March 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The S&P 500 Index was down another 2% today. So much winning.
