Dr. Melody E Valdini
@mevaldini.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science at Portland State University and Co-Editor of the Journal of Women, Politics & Policy.
Nerd, morbid optimist, rabid bike enthusiast, and great lover of sandwiches.
Nerd, morbid optimist, rabid bike enthusiast, and great lover of sandwiches.
This book looks super interesting- I can't wait to read it!
October 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This book looks super interesting- I can't wait to read it!
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The white students who are struggling to make ends meet are not struggling because Black and immigrant students got into our university. They are struggling because of a shitty social safety net & high tuition because people like Andreesen don't pay sufficient taxes/the state doesn't pay its share.
July 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The white students who are struggling to make ends meet are not struggling because Black and immigrant students got into our university. They are struggling because of a shitty social safety net & high tuition because people like Andreesen don't pay sufficient taxes/the state doesn't pay its share.
Another wonderful addition to your crew! Glad to see it!
July 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Another wonderful addition to your crew! Glad to see it!
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KBJ, in dissent, calls today's ruling "profoundly dangerous" and an "existential threat to the rule of law." She expresses her "deep disillusionment" with the court and suggests that the conservative supermajority continues to crown Trump a king above law. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
June 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
KBJ, in dissent, calls today's ruling "profoundly dangerous" and an "existential threat to the rule of law." She expresses her "deep disillusionment" with the court and suggests that the conservative supermajority continues to crown Trump a king above law. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Reposted by Dr. Melody E Valdini
Two things are true at the same time: The regime is encountering a lot more resistance than they know how to handle, they are vulnerable. Yet they are also dangerous, controlling the coercive powers of the state, fueled by a paranoid, conspiratorial siege mentality that pushes them to escalate.
June 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Two things are true at the same time: The regime is encountering a lot more resistance than they know how to handle, they are vulnerable. Yet they are also dangerous, controlling the coercive powers of the state, fueled by a paranoid, conspiratorial siege mentality that pushes them to escalate.