Tried to explain this to a senior colleague recently, who suggested I was overreacting - thanks to @abuaardvark.bsky.social for saying it more clearly and eloquently

Still buzzing from last night’s Workshop on Arab Political Development talk by @dbgreenwald.bsky.social! Such important work, done so well, about local governance in occupied Palestine. cup.columbia.edu/book/mayors-...

Highlight of the week was Tiffany Simon’s dissertation defense! A thought-provoking investigation of the motivations and effects of happiness policies in authoritarian regimes. Mabrouk to Dr. Tiffany! @grigopop.bsky.social @rorytruex.bsky.social