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Matthew Baggetta
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Associate Professor at Indiana University's O'Neill School. Co-Director of Observing Civic Engagement Lab (oce.indiana.edu). Sociologist of civil society organizations and civic engagement.
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I missed this when it first came out. Great piece by @catecharron.bsky.social in the IndyStar about the local 50501 organization and the challenges faced by new movement groups (and, no, not just because I’m quoted in it). @asa-cbsm.bsky.social

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'Marathon, not a sprint': Indy's anti-Trump movement evolves as 'No Kings' protest nears
Central Indiana activist groups are collaborating more closely on a long-haul effort to oppose President Trump in areas like immigration.
www.indystar.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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The Adirondack Daily Enterprise ran a wonderful story today about the work of the Observing Civic Engagement Lab @ocelab.bsky.social. As someone who grew up in the Adirondacks, I love that our work connects with communities that mean so much to me.

www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-n...
Heads, hugs and Hoosiers
SARANAC LAKE — Miona Amoriell sat in the back of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival monthly meeting on Tuesday, counting heads, taking note of how decisions were made and tallying every time people hugg...
www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM