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SJBoatwright, Ph.D
@sjboatwright.bsky.social
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Political scientist, educator, champagne socialist, globalist.
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Well said.

Opinion | The biggest threat facing Europe is not a Trump invasion. It’s his global political revolution - The Guardian
February 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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A bunch of my students stayed home today in protest of ICE tactics and increasing authoritarianism. I’ve never been so happy to see mostly empty classrooms.

#abolishice
January 30, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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What “#americafirst” looks like.

Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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How many #Maga Republicans in the GOP’s leadership sound like this behind closed doors? This is the alternative to #woke. They want you to think Hitler is preferable to black pilots.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Be sure of this: many of the horrors the west allowed in Gaza will come closer to home - The Guardian

#Gaza
#Israel
October 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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www.politico.eu/article/what...
What’s really wrong with French politics
Beyond Emmanuel Macron’s political problems, a hyper-presidential system of government is to blame for the unfolding catastrophe.
www.politico.eu
October 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Trump seems to want a tent revival — in the federal workplace
Salon By Amanda Marcotte ... More » from Trump seems to want a tent revival — in the federal workplace The post Trump seems to want a tent revival — in the federal workplace appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.
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August 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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I am not surprised by the cowardice of corporate America, just nauseated.

Head of CBS News Is Forced Out Amid Tensions With Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...

#paramount
#CBS
Head of CBS News Is Forced Out Amid Tensions With Trump
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Au revoir Monsieur Poilievre 🙏🏾
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#carney
#canadaelections
#poilievre
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
sjboatwright.bsky.social
It’s worth noting that the advocates of “law and order” never mean to apply it to themselves.

#lepen
#populism
#france

www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/a...
The 'reactionary international' against the rule of law
EDITORIAL. Criticism from several populist leaders about the state of French democracy following Marine Le Pen's conviction, shows that respect for the rule of law and the separation of powers is at t...
www.lemonde.fr
April 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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I found a little hope for the future in #Iceland.
#europeanunion
#greenland

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Glaciers and Unions: What Iceland Taught Me About the Future of Democracy
Due to a confluence of factors, Iceland’s government has promised a referendum on EU membership by 2027.
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April 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Does it even matter if he’s compromised by the Russian federation? Perhaps he’s doing Moscow’s bidding out of genuine solidarity.

#VOA
#radiofreeeurope
#freespeech

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Trump mutes Voice of America, makes space for Russian and Chinese influence
US President Donald Trump last week cut funding for international public radio stations Voice of America and Radio Free Europe, which broadcast programmes aligned with “democratic values” to millions…
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March 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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My reflection on the building American #braindrain as a result of recent funding cuts to R&D.

#academia
#doge
#nationalsecurity

www.sjboatwright.com/post/the-bra...
The Brain Drain: How Ideological Cuts to Research and Government Are Driving Talent Abroad
America’s brightest minds are eyeing opportunities abroad—what’s driving them to consider leaving, and what does it mean for the future?
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March 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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PM #trudeau asked how #trump could attack his closest friends and ally, but align himself with #putin, “a lying murderous dictator.” He added: “Let that make sense.”

Trump is a transactional authoritarian with a hardened nativist streak. #maga has more in common with Russia than #canada.
March 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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I am getting worried that the EU actually believes that the Trump admin. actually cares about their defense spending; They see Europe as a rival designed to “screw the US”, at best.

#europeanunion
#ukraine
#defensenews
#zelensky

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UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US — Reuters
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security...
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March 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Trump’s international alliances are fragile. If you want a case study in the weakness of transnational populism, look to America’s north.

@liberal.ca.web.brid.gy
#populism
#trump
#poilievre
#canadianelections

www.sjboatwright.com/post/has-tru...
Has Trump Disrupted Transnational Populism? Canada's Poilievre May be an Indication
In early February, right-wing populist party leaders gathered in Madrid under the banner of “Make Europe Great Again.” Attendees sported “MEGA” hats for their social media photos. Those present hailed...
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March 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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One of the most embarrassing moments in Western diplomatic history. Who will stand as America’s ally when the precondition is the humiliation/decimation of their nation?

#trump
#zelensky
#nato
#ukrainewar
youtube.com/watch?v=Ch0q...
youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Transnational nationalism would be laughable, if it weren’t so dangerous. My latest:

www.sjboatwright.com/post/the-orw...

#populism
#nationalism
#heritagefoundation
#orban
#trump
The Orwellian Nature of Transatlantic Populism
The contradiction inherent in transatlantic nationalism has long produced odd, if not outright antagonistic, bedfellows. It is hard to imagine individuals who share nothing in common except mutual ani...
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February 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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We are arms dealers to terrorists.
February 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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"...a provocative idea: Canada joining the European Union. While perhaps not entirely serious, the article made a compelling case that has sparked genuine curiosity."

A compelling piece on an intriguing political imaginary.

#canada
#europeanunion
#mexico
#atlanticism

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Trump’s Trade War Tears North America Apart – Could Canada and Mexico Turn to Europe?
As Donald Trump dismantles free trade, Canada and Mexico face an urgent choice: endure or pivot.
www.socialeurope.eu
February 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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My recent commentary on the breakdown of the transatlantic partnership. It’s tragically ironic the US is dismantling the global order it constructed mostly itself.

#transatlantic
#eu
#Atlanticism
#brexit
#nato

www.sjboatwright.com/post/cosmopo...
Cosmopolitanism or Chaos — Defending Atlanticism in the Age of Nationalism
Nationalism is surging, and Atlanticism is under strain. As the U.S. retreats from its Western allies and democracy faces global challenges, the transatlantic alliance is at a crossroads. What is the ...
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February 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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What's your purpose?
February 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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The rapid fire assault on American rule of law is a lot to keep track of, but we must. Their “flood the zone” technique is dependent on social disorientation.
www.vox.com/politics/398...
#elonmusk
#resisttrump
#constituion
All the ways Elon Musk is breaking the law, explained by a law professor
There are a lot of them.
www.vox.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Lewis Howard Latimer 9/4/1848– 12/11/1928
was an American inventor and patent draftsman.

His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.
#Blackhistorymonth
Lewis Howard Latimer (September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928) was an American inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars. In 1884, he joined the Edison Electric Light Company where he worked as a draftsman.
February 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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“I don’t think there’s a lot of Americans who wake up in the morning, saying ‘Oh, damn, Canada. Oh, we should really go after Canada.’” -PM Trudeau

No, we don’t. However, our leader with zero macroeconomic common sense, who took credit for Obama’s economy in his 1st term, does
#tradewar
#blametrump
February 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM