Debbie Schildkraut
@debbiejsr.bsky.social
Professor, Tufts Political Science, American Politics, public opinion, pol psych. Just trying not to get lost.
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political scientists: anyone know of research on affective polarization among the electorate at state and local levels of govt?
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
political scientists: anyone know of research on affective polarization among the electorate at state and local levels of govt?
political scientists: anyone know of research on affective polarization among the electorate at state and local levels of govt?
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
political scientists: anyone know of research on affective polarization among the electorate at state and local levels of govt?
The main thing that doesn’t surprise me anymore is how routinely I’m confronted with the limits of my imagination.
November 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The main thing that doesn’t surprise me anymore is how routinely I’m confronted with the limits of my imagination.
I have a few easter eggs on my office bookshelves to see if they ever spark conversation. Gifts from family members just for this purpose.
alright let’s get something more pleasant going. what two books would you leave out on your coffee table so a reporter can mention you have them. doesn’t matter if you’ve read them. for me it’s Pale Fire (which I did read) and Ulysses (got like 15% of the way in)
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I have a few easter eggs on my office bookshelves to see if they ever spark conversation. Gifts from family members just for this purpose.
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Northern lights from Medford, MA tonight. Photo by my son.
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Northern lights from Medford, MA tonight. Photo by my son.
Northern lights from Medford, MA tonight. Photo by my son.
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Northern lights from Medford, MA tonight. Photo by my son.
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New article out at Publius: State Identities and Civic and Political Engagement in the United States
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
November 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
New article out at Publius: State Identities and Civic and Political Engagement in the United States
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
I still have a few copies for any interested early-career scholars. get in touch if you're interested.
The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I still have a few copies for any interested early-career scholars. get in touch if you're interested.
New article out at Publius: State Identities and Civic and Political Engagement in the United States
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
November 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
New article out at Publius: State Identities and Civic and Political Engagement in the United States
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
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Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
November 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Yes
I went back to sports, but based on the first 20 minutes I would absolutely watch a Chester A. Arthur biopic where he's played by Nick Offerman (I only saw Offerman once in those first 20 or so minutes).
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Yes
A story for the knitters
Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer. www.wired.com/story/unpick...
Unpicking How to Measure the Complexity of Knots
Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.
www.wired.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A story for the knitters
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The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
Also celebrating by settling in to learn more about James Garfield…
The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
November 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Also celebrating by settling in to learn more about James Garfield…
The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The book is real! To celebrate, I will give out five copies to interested early career folks. DM if you’d like one.
Politics titles at @princetonupress.bsky.social are 30% off with code P330 until 2/28, my almost-old-enough-to-drink book included:
press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
Press "ONE" for English
press.princeton.edu
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Politics titles at @princetonupress.bsky.social are 30% off with code P330 until 2/28, my almost-old-enough-to-drink book included:
press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
It sold out in 2 minutes: www.bhg.com/tillamook-bu...
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It sold out in 2 minutes: www.bhg.com/tillamook-bu...
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Dear @raygunsite.com please make a limited run of POLLING IS NOT A CRIME shirts (with St. Ann's face or not) please and thank you
VICTORY: Federal court dismisses class action lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer, filed by the “Center for American Rights”
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
VICTORY! Federal district court dismisses class-action suit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
Federal district court tosses ‘fake news’ lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer, affirming First Amendment protections for election commentary.
www.thefire.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Dear @raygunsite.com please make a limited run of POLLING IS NOT A CRIME shirts (with St. Ann's face or not) please and thank you
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A couple of my books might be there, and if they did this the damages increase A LOT per book to $150,000.
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A couple of my books might be there, and if they did this the damages increase A LOT per book to $150,000.
Shout out to our student paper, the only outlet where I can find results of our municipal election.
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Shout out to our student paper, the only outlet where I can find results of our municipal election.
Truth
REMEMBER, if you are in line to vote in the New York City elections NO YOU ARE NOT you are On Line
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Truth
apparently these are only available online. if anyone out there is thinking of sending me a gift to celebrate my book coming out... (not that I expect to *like* these flavors...but I would definitely try them)
Who needs to whip up a Thanksgiving feast when you can get all the holiday fixings in one box of Oreos on.nbcboston.com/LmZQyGx
Oreo just dropped 6 new Thanksgiving-themed flavors — including Turkey & Gravy
Oreo just released new Thanksgiving-inspired treats, and cookie lovers have mixed feelings about the unique flavors.
on.nbcboston.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
apparently these are only available online. if anyone out there is thinking of sending me a gift to celebrate my book coming out... (not that I expect to *like* these flavors...but I would definitely try them)
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yup there's a few like www.cambridge.org/core/journal... for the US or www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.... for European
Legislative Staff and Representation in Congress | American Political Science Review | Cambridge Core
Legislative Staff and Representation in Congress - Volume 113 Issue 1
www.cambridge.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
yup there's a few like www.cambridge.org/core/journal... for the US or www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.... for European
Political Science hive mind: any recent-ish studies on how elected officials (and/or unelected officials) determine what they think public opinion looks like?
In particular, I'd be interested in reconciling that older literature with the recent findings showing pervasive bias in how electeds and their staffs perceive constituent opinion as more conservative than it is
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Political Science hive mind: any recent-ish studies on how elected officials (and/or unelected officials) determine what they think public opinion looks like?