Stephen C. Phillips, PhD
@scvphillips.bsky.social
Lecturer of Political Science at Clemson University | American political development, public law, and political strategy | Alum UCF and UF | Opinions are my own
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How early voting on campuses can boost election turnout – not only for students but for residents, too
Everyone is more likely to cast a ballot when voting is convenient, data from Florida’s early on-campus poll site shows.
theconversation.com
I've been tracking votes cast at on-campus early-voting sites in Florida since 2018. In 2024, 142k ballots were cast across 16 sites
Expanding on-campus EV is not just about convenience, it's about strengthening democracy. Published by @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/how-early-vo...
Expanding on-campus EV is not just about convenience, it's about strengthening democracy. Published by @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/how-early-vo...
The East Wing and East Colonnade of the White House have been demolished. Photos from East Colonnade:
October 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The East Wing and East Colonnade of the White House have been demolished. Photos from East Colonnade:
Supreme Court punts on birthright citizenship, saying the "issue is not before us." However, significantly, Court says "Universal injunctions likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts." Therefore, the "applications for partial stays... are granted."
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Supreme Court punts on birthright citizenship, saying the "issue is not before us." However, significantly, Court says "Universal injunctions likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts." Therefore, the "applications for partial stays... are granted."
🚨 Job Alert!
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
May 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨 Job Alert!
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
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Feeling ready to run for office yourself? @runforsomething.net will help you get started. runforwhat.net
March 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Feeling ready to run for office yourself? @runforsomething.net will help you get started. runforwhat.net
"Turnout rates among young voters vary widely across states, but in states where on-campus voting locations are frequent—such as Arizona, Florida and North Carolina—youth turnout tends to be higher." Published by @tucsonsentinel.com #polisky #sayfie www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/repo...
How early voting on campuses can boost election turnout for students — and for residents | Analysis
Expanding on-campus early-voting sites can boost turnout in U.S. elections by making voting more convenient – not only for students but for residents of surrounding communities too.
www.tucsonsentinel.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Turnout rates among young voters vary widely across states, but in states where on-campus voting locations are frequent—such as Arizona, Florida and North Carolina—youth turnout tends to be higher." Published by @tucsonsentinel.com #polisky #sayfie www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/repo...
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A political scientist explains how expanding #earlyvoting sites on college campuses can increase voter turnout in U.S. elections by making voting more accessible—not just for students, but for nearby full-time residents. https://buff.ly/3F4Rehg @scvphillips.bsky.social, Clemson University #polisky
How early voting on campuses can boost election turnout – not only for students but for residents, too
Everyone is more likely to cast a ballot when voting is convenient, data from Florida’s early on-campus poll site shows.
buff.ly
February 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A political scientist explains how expanding #earlyvoting sites on college campuses can increase voter turnout in U.S. elections by making voting more accessible—not just for students, but for nearby full-time residents. https://buff.ly/3F4Rehg @scvphillips.bsky.social, Clemson University #polisky
I've been tracking votes cast at on-campus early-voting sites in Florida since 2018. In 2024, 142k ballots were cast across 16 sites
Expanding on-campus EV is not just about convenience, it's about strengthening democracy. Published by @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/how-early-vo...
Expanding on-campus EV is not just about convenience, it's about strengthening democracy. Published by @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/how-early-vo...
How early voting on campuses can boost election turnout – not only for students but for residents, too
Everyone is more likely to cast a ballot when voting is convenient, data from Florida’s early on-campus poll site shows.
theconversation.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I've been tracking votes cast at on-campus early-voting sites in Florida since 2018. In 2024, 142k ballots were cast across 16 sites
Expanding on-campus EV is not just about convenience, it's about strengthening democracy. Published by @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/how-early-vo...
Expanding on-campus EV is not just about convenience, it's about strengthening democracy. Published by @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/how-early-vo...
Given repeated questions about Secret Service leadership, dating back more than a decade, is it time for Congress to amend 6 USC §113 to make the Secret Service Director position subject to Senate confirmation?
Currently, the Director is appointed by the president and serves at their pleasure.
Currently, the Director is appointed by the president and serves at their pleasure.
US President Donald Trump said he has selected Sean Curran to serve as director of the US Secret Service reut.rs/40qA8Sk
Trump taps Sean Curran as next Secret Service director
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has selected Sean Curran to serve as director of the U.S. Secret Service.
reut.rs
January 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Given repeated questions about Secret Service leadership, dating back more than a decade, is it time for Congress to amend 6 USC §113 to make the Secret Service Director position subject to Senate confirmation?
Currently, the Director is appointed by the president and serves at their pleasure.
Currently, the Director is appointed by the president and serves at their pleasure.
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How your email finds me
December 29, 2024 at 3:36 AM
How your email finds me
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With California's votes now certified, this appears to be the final popular vote count. The margin of 1.47 percentage points is the smallest since the 2000 election. Kamala Harris received over 75 million votes in this election.
December 17, 2024 at 12:32 AM
With California's votes now certified, this appears to be the final popular vote count. The margin of 1.47 percentage points is the smallest since the 2000 election. Kamala Harris received over 75 million votes in this election.
On Wednesday, two students gave me a walrus tie as an end of semester gift. Cannot express how awesome that felt. Today, for the last day of classes, I am proudly wearing this tie #academicsky #lawsky
December 6, 2024 at 6:38 PM
On Wednesday, two students gave me a walrus tie as an end of semester gift. Cannot express how awesome that felt. Today, for the last day of classes, I am proudly wearing this tie #academicsky #lawsky
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please come to my party for political scientists
there is no dress code — the party decides
there is no dress code — the party decides
December 1, 2024 at 4:19 AM
please come to my party for political scientists
there is no dress code — the party decides
there is no dress code — the party decides
Bad news for the 8 million student loan borrowers enrolled in the—currently paused—SAVE plan
November 27, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Bad news for the 8 million student loan borrowers enrolled in the—currently paused—SAVE plan
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Makes me sad re-reading this amazing letter from ex-Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox sent to high school seniors in 1994 after they asked him “What should Americans learn from Watergate?” 20 years later in ‘94.
His answer is remarkable—unfortunately things didn’t work out so well in 2024.
His answer is remarkable—unfortunately things didn’t work out so well in 2024.
November 25, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Makes me sad re-reading this amazing letter from ex-Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox sent to high school seniors in 1994 after they asked him “What should Americans learn from Watergate?” 20 years later in ‘94.
His answer is remarkable—unfortunately things didn’t work out so well in 2024.
His answer is remarkable—unfortunately things didn’t work out so well in 2024.
Important news for student loan borrowers, particularly those enrolled in the SAVE plan that have been stuck in limbo for months
Biden To Reopen 2 Student Loan Forgiveness Paths In December Under Interim Rule
The Biden administration is preparing to reopen access to two critical programs in December that would provide additional pathways to eventual student loan forgiveness.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Important news for student loan borrowers, particularly those enrolled in the SAVE plan that have been stuck in limbo for months
Following their reelection, Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden propose task force to evaluate federal electoral reform, including:
🔘 Non-partisan open primaries
🔘 Independent redistricting commissions
🔘 Multi-member congressional districts
🔘 Increasing size of the House beyond 435
🔘 Non-partisan open primaries
🔘 Independent redistricting commissions
🔘 Multi-member congressional districts
🔘 Increasing size of the House beyond 435
Blue Dogs Propose New Task Force to Look at ‘Winner-Take-All’ Election System
The bipartisan task force would investigate structural reforms like multimember districts and adding more House members in an effort to address growing polarization and distrust of Congress.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Following their reelection, Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden propose task force to evaluate federal electoral reform, including:
🔘 Non-partisan open primaries
🔘 Independent redistricting commissions
🔘 Multi-member congressional districts
🔘 Increasing size of the House beyond 435
🔘 Non-partisan open primaries
🔘 Independent redistricting commissions
🔘 Multi-member congressional districts
🔘 Increasing size of the House beyond 435
As Democrats conduct their post-mortem of the 2024 election, one eye needs to be focused on long-term strategy. The electoral map for Democrats is likely going to become much tougher in 2032 and beyond, as blue states are forecast to continue losing House seats and thus Electoral College votes
November 18, 2024 at 11:49 PM
As Democrats conduct their post-mortem of the 2024 election, one eye needs to be focused on long-term strategy. The electoral map for Democrats is likely going to become much tougher in 2032 and beyond, as blue states are forecast to continue losing House seats and thus Electoral College votes
Important for all to remember that democracy is dependent upon the engagement of the people to maintain it. A democracy is a living thing, its health must be maintained and nurtured by the people
November 17, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Important for all to remember that democracy is dependent upon the engagement of the people to maintain it. A democracy is a living thing, its health must be maintained and nurtured by the people
Many policy and structural reforms have been proposed over the years:
🔘 Explicit right to vote
🔘 Term limits for federal judges
🔘 Proportional representation in the House
🔘 Popular vote to elect president
🔘 Equal Rights Amendment
🔘 Explicit right to privacy
🔘 Recognition of tribal sovereignty
🔘 Explicit right to vote
🔘 Term limits for federal judges
🔘 Proportional representation in the House
🔘 Popular vote to elect president
🔘 Equal Rights Amendment
🔘 Explicit right to privacy
🔘 Recognition of tribal sovereignty
Alright, Bluesky - seems pretty obvious that the US Constitution is no longer fit for purpose.
You're in charge of amending it. What do you propose?
You're in charge of amending it. What do you propose?
November 16, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Many policy and structural reforms have been proposed over the years:
🔘 Explicit right to vote
🔘 Term limits for federal judges
🔘 Proportional representation in the House
🔘 Popular vote to elect president
🔘 Equal Rights Amendment
🔘 Explicit right to privacy
🔘 Recognition of tribal sovereignty
🔘 Explicit right to vote
🔘 Term limits for federal judges
🔘 Proportional representation in the House
🔘 Popular vote to elect president
🔘 Equal Rights Amendment
🔘 Explicit right to privacy
🔘 Recognition of tribal sovereignty
Vibes are changing
November 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Vibes are changing