Feo Snagovsky
@fsnagovsky.bsky.social
Political scientist at the University of Alberta, and more importantly, avid board game enthusiast. Learn more about my research at feosnagovsky.com
Elections Edmonton with the barest possible expression of civic duty
October 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Elections Edmonton with the barest possible expression of civic duty
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In which @raisapatel.bsky.social and I try to explain why people are asking Pierre Poilievre about ostriches—and why he’s not really answering. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Why everyone suddenly cares what Pierre Poilievre thinks about ostriches
Why the Conservative leader is weighing in on the fate of more than 300 birds after avian flu was discovered in the flock.
www.thestar.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In which @raisapatel.bsky.social and I try to explain why people are asking Pierre Poilievre about ostriches—and why he’s not really answering. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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#OpenAccess from @cjps-rcsp.bsky.social -
Understanding Political Culture and Behaviour through Longitudinal Data in Alberta - https://cup.org/464tMLc
- @fsnagovsky.bsky.social, Jared Wesley & Evan Walker
#FirstView
Understanding Political Culture and Behaviour through Longitudinal Data in Alberta - https://cup.org/464tMLc
- @fsnagovsky.bsky.social, Jared Wesley & Evan Walker
#FirstView
September 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#OpenAccess from @cjps-rcsp.bsky.social -
Understanding Political Culture and Behaviour through Longitudinal Data in Alberta - https://cup.org/464tMLc
- @fsnagovsky.bsky.social, Jared Wesley & Evan Walker
#FirstView
Understanding Political Culture and Behaviour through Longitudinal Data in Alberta - https://cup.org/464tMLc
- @fsnagovsky.bsky.social, Jared Wesley & Evan Walker
#FirstView
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“Stoking national unity crises that don’t currently exist is certainly something new for the premier of Alberta, and should be worrisome not only for the next prime minister, but for all Canadians,” Wesley told CTV News Edmonton on Monday.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Premier plans post-election panel to gauge Albertans’ appetite for referendum
Premier Danielle Smith says she is striking a post-mortem election panel to give Albertans the chance to raise issues they might want put to a referendum.
www.ctvnews.ca
April 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“Stoking national unity crises that don’t currently exist is certainly something new for the premier of Alberta, and should be worrisome not only for the next prime minister, but for all Canadians,” Wesley told CTV News Edmonton on Monday.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
I cannot express how excellent this is
My explainer on the current state of the ‘Team Canada’ response
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"Team" Canada
To make sense of this week’s “Team Canada” response to Trump’s Tariffs, I carefully reviewed everything I know about federalism and game theory.
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March 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I cannot express how excellent this is
Excellent case for why we badly need a public inquiry in Alberta on what went wrong at AHS
Auditor General, Ethics Commissioner, the courts, a judge, and now the RCMP.
Seems like we've got enough people looking into the UCPayToPlay scandal, right?
Wrong. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Seems like we've got enough people looking into the UCPayToPlay scandal, right?
Wrong. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
UCPayToPlay Scandal Deserves a Public Inquiry
Adscam taught us that multiple investigations are good, but not enough
open.substack.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Excellent case for why we badly need a public inquiry in Alberta on what went wrong at AHS
An excellent breakdown of the barriers that political parties and civil society can put into place to resist authoritarianism
If you do want to know how it works—and, specifically, how it can work in the US, here’s a thing I wrote: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Trump Can Be Stopped
Other countries managed to fend off autocracy. By borrowing from their playbook, America can too.
substack.com
February 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
An excellent breakdown of the barriers that political parties and civil society can put into place to resist authoritarianism
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The Globe and Mail's Gary Mason has some *thoughts* on Premier Danielle Smith's handling of the AHS allegations.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli #cndpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli #cndpoli
Opinion: Danielle Smith has much bigger things than tariffs to worry about now
A former Alberta Health Services CEO has made stunning allegations of government interference on behalf of private companies in health care deals
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Globe and Mail's Gary Mason has some *thoughts* on Premier Danielle Smith's handling of the AHS allegations.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli #cndpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #abpoli #cndpoli
Absolute bombshell reporting by @carrietait.bsky.social on what looks like a damning link between gifts to Alberta ministers and staff, Turkish Tylenol, and the firing of the AHS CEO and Board that were looking into it: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Athana Mentzelopoulos was dismissed two days before a meeting with province’s auditor on her investigation, according to letter
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Absolute bombshell reporting by @carrietait.bsky.social on what looks like a damning link between gifts to Alberta ministers and staff, Turkish Tylenol, and the firing of the AHS CEO and Board that were looking into it: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Canada is a country worth fighting for against anyone who’d roll up and sock us in the kisser, goddamn them.
I will still stand up for my country and our right to decide for ourselves how we want to live.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/confession...
I will still stand up for my country and our right to decide for ourselves how we want to live.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/confession...
Confessions of a Reluctant Nationalist
I'd throw a punch to fight for Canada's sovereignty while reserving and exercising my right to criticize this country. That's a fine form of patriotism.
www.davidmoscrop.com
February 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Canada is a country worth fighting for against anyone who’d roll up and sock us in the kisser, goddamn them.
I will still stand up for my country and our right to decide for ourselves how we want to live.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/confession...
I will still stand up for my country and our right to decide for ourselves how we want to live.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/confession...
As authoritarianism is on the rise, one way for liberal democracies to fight back is to show they can also deliver the goods.
New research out this morning with @profannikawerner.bsky.social on how voters see the balance between democracy and policy outcomes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New research out this morning with @profannikawerner.bsky.social on how voters see the balance between democracy and policy outcomes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Do voters support democracy at all costs? Input and output legitimacy in Australia and the United Kingdom
Are voters willing to sacrifice democracy if they get everything else they want from their political leaders? Recent trends towards illiberalism in established democracies have called into question...
www.tandfonline.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As authoritarianism is on the rise, one way for liberal democracies to fight back is to show they can also deliver the goods.
New research out this morning with @profannikawerner.bsky.social on how voters see the balance between democracy and policy outcomes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New research out this morning with @profannikawerner.bsky.social on how voters see the balance between democracy and policy outcomes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Hot off the presses from my UAlberta colleague, @fsnagovsky.bsky.social: "White consciousness helps explain conspiracy thinking" in the Harvard Misinformation Review. #polisky
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misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/whit...
White consciousness helps explain conspiracy thinking | HKS Misinformation Review
While conspiracy theories have long been tied to race, ethnicity, and religion, understanding this relationship is increasingly important in countries where White identity has become politically charg...
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu
December 13, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Hot off the presses from my UAlberta colleague, @fsnagovsky.bsky.social: "White consciousness helps explain conspiracy thinking" in the Harvard Misinformation Review. #polisky
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/whit...
misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/whit...
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What is life like in Caroline? We’re conducting a series of focus groups in communities across the province to understand more about what it’s like to live here. Sign up today by taking our short survey. Participants are compensated (cash on site):
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Common Ground
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November 28, 2024 at 1:40 AM
What is life like in Caroline? We’re conducting a series of focus groups in communities across the province to understand more about what it’s like to live here. Sign up today by taking our short survey. Participants are compensated (cash on site):
www.commongroundpolitics.ca
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More great insights from @jlisayoung.bsky.social, this time on the Alberta Sovereignty Act and free trade.
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Stress Test for the Federation
Long-time What Now?!? subscribers know that I’m no fan of the Alberta Sovereignty Act.
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November 28, 2024 at 1:03 AM
More great insights from @jlisayoung.bsky.social, this time on the Alberta Sovereignty Act and free trade.
open.substack.com/pub/lisayoun...
open.substack.com/pub/lisayoun...
@suthank.bsky.social thanks for the political science lists! Could you please add me to the democratic values one?
November 25, 2024 at 4:42 PM
@suthank.bsky.social thanks for the political science lists! Could you please add me to the democratic values one?