Emily Farris
@emayfarris.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science who thinks you should care more about local politics (especially sheriffs) and foster dogs.
Coauthor of 📖 Power of the Badge out now: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo220537347.html
Coauthor of 📖 Power of the Badge out now: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo220537347.html
First women’s basketball game of the season!
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
First women’s basketball game of the season!
I should wait until Christmas break to start this.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I should wait until Christmas break to start this.
I have high hopes for finishing this puzzle soon because I have a lot of work to do.
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have high hopes for finishing this puzzle soon because I have a lot of work to do.
Sheriff ideology is a fascinating thing. This candidate was an independent who lost last night to Republican incumbent in Virginia. peacemakersheriff.org/about/
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Sheriff ideology is a fascinating thing. This candidate was an independent who lost last night to Republican incumbent in Virginia. peacemakersheriff.org/about/
The only local race on my ballot was Texas State Senate seat for District 9. There’s 2 Republicans and a Democrat on the ballot. Early voting had the Democrats slightly ahead in the race. The district is part red/purple-y areas of Fort Worth and red suburbs. Will be interesting to see tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The only local race on my ballot was Texas State Senate seat for District 9. There’s 2 Republicans and a Democrat on the ballot. Early voting had the Democrats slightly ahead in the race. The district is part red/purple-y areas of Fort Worth and red suburbs. Will be interesting to see tonight.
Did my civic duty alongside a few other 100 people (because we vote too often in Texas).
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Did my civic duty alongside a few other 100 people (because we vote too often in Texas).
Got to meet the newest family member!
November 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Got to meet the newest family member!
She took a nap on their walking pad. ❤️
November 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
She took a nap on their walking pad. ❤️
I don’t know what the word doxed means anymore but I wouldn’t say I was doxed. I would say I was harassed, with 100s of folks calling for my firing in response to a completely bad faith take but regardless, it is disappointing to see TCU take this action. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
November 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I don’t know what the word doxed means anymore but I wouldn’t say I was doxed. I would say I was harassed, with 100s of folks calling for my firing in response to a completely bad faith take but regardless, it is disappointing to see TCU take this action. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
My parents rescued a new friend today (saved from a bad backyard breeding situation). Meet Molly!
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My parents rescued a new friend today (saved from a bad backyard breeding situation). Meet Molly!
It is monarch migration time, and these beauties are all over my backyard.
October 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It is monarch migration time, and these beauties are all over my backyard.
H-E-B effect - I ran into Walmart to get a bag of Halloween candy and now they too are trying to Texas everything.
October 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
H-E-B effect - I ran into Walmart to get a bag of Halloween candy and now they too are trying to Texas everything.
The man has a weird thing about leggings and makes it everybody else’s problem.
October 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The man has a weird thing about leggings and makes it everybody else’s problem.
Adding to the tombstones decorations outside.
October 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Adding to the tombstones decorations outside.
In Texas, when it stays 90 degrees until late October, you get another round of tomato season out of your garden.
October 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In Texas, when it stays 90 degrees until late October, you get another round of tomato season out of your garden.
Watching everyone leave in the midst of a severe weather warning 🤦🏻♀️
October 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Watching everyone leave in the midst of a severe weather warning 🤦🏻♀️
Friday night basketball with @mdm.bsky.social and friends 😀
October 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Friday night basketball with @mdm.bsky.social and friends 😀
I stare at a screen all day so to relax I stare at impossible puzzle pieces at night.
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I stare at a screen all day so to relax I stare at impossible puzzle pieces at night.
