Ryan D. Williamson
@ryandane.bsky.social
Political Scientist at the University of Wyoming
Congress, elections, baking, and dogs
Former think-tanker and Hill staffer
ryandwilliamson.blogspot.com
Congress, elections, baking, and dogs
Former think-tanker and Hill staffer
ryandwilliamson.blogspot.com
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Divided Nation
In recent decades, US politics has become increasingly fraught and divided. This book evaluates the current state of American democracy, centered on the theme of polarization and dysfunction, through ...
www.degruyterbrill.com
Our edited volume is now available for preorder! We have a fantastic collection of contributors and think this a great book for any number of American politics classes.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Only 340 days until the midterms.
Only 358 days until the midterms.
Happy Election Day! Only 364 days until the midterms.
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Only 340 days until the midterms.
If you haven’t picked up Nationalized Politics yet, I think you should! global.oup.com/academic/pro...
If you have already picked up Nationalized Politics, you should think about preordering Divided Nation! www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
If you have already picked up Nationalized Politics, you should think about preordering Divided Nation! www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS! EVERYONE WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PUBLISHED BOOKS! Do not ask me how my writing is going.
Because @lollardfish.bsky.social says we should promote our books: utpress.utexas.edu/9781477313138/
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If you haven’t picked up Nationalized Politics yet, I think you should! global.oup.com/academic/pro...
If you have already picked up Nationalized Politics, you should think about preordering Divided Nation! www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
If you have already picked up Nationalized Politics, you should think about preordering Divided Nation! www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...
She’s got style. She’s got grace. She’s a lady.
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
She’s got style. She’s got grace. She’s a lady.
Zuzu is the coolest person I know
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Zuzu is the coolest person I know
“You'll be visited by three spirits"
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“You'll be visited by three spirits"
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
I watched both Kansas City and Dallas make impressive comebacks today. 0/10 do not recommend. Will not do again.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I watched both Kansas City and Dallas make impressive comebacks today. 0/10 do not recommend. Will not do again.
Doug Jones may be a long shot but he’s a fantastic candidate and doing really important work that could help downballot candidates.
Just like when Beto ran against Cruz in Texas in 2018, this could have substantial implications for the state legislature.
Just like when Beto ran against Cruz in Texas in 2018, this could have substantial implications for the state legislature.
It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
Campaign paperwork is to be filed this week.
www.al.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Doug Jones may be a long shot but he’s a fantastic candidate and doing really important work that could help downballot candidates.
Just like when Beto ran against Cruz in Texas in 2018, this could have substantial implications for the state legislature.
Just like when Beto ran against Cruz in Texas in 2018, this could have substantial implications for the state legislature.
Everything else sounded dumb and boring.
November 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Everything else sounded dumb and boring.
Not sure if anyone else has shared the news, but apparently MTG is resigning.
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Not sure if anyone else has shared the news, but apparently MTG is resigning.
Other people have pointed out how far flattery goes with Trump, but this is impressive.
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Other people have pointed out how far flattery goes with Trump, but this is impressive.
Big brained stuff happening in the comment section
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Big brained stuff happening in the comment section
Birds are so cool.
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Birds are so cool.
Political violence is bad.
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Political violence is bad.
It continues to amuse and amaze me how I can go weeks without a review request and then get three in a matter of hours.
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It continues to amuse and amaze me how I can go weeks without a review request and then get three in a matter of hours.
Zuzu has melted, becoming one with the floor.
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Zuzu has melted, becoming one with the floor.
Ah yes. Politics. That thing that famously does not intersect with any other topic in any way.
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Ah yes. Politics. That thing that famously does not intersect with any other topic in any way.
Ironically, the California gerrymander will stay in place even if the Texas map is struck down. Republican attempts to preserve their majority may ultimately create an even greater Democratic majority.
BREAKING: A federal court in Texas just struck down the Texas-gerrymandered maps.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ironically, the California gerrymander will stay in place even if the Texas map is struck down. Republican attempts to preserve their majority may ultimately create an even greater Democratic majority.
Reposted by Ryan D. Williamson
The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions is now acceptable applications for the 2026-27 year. Please share and encourage people to apply!
Post Doctoral application apply.interfolio.com/177609
Visiting Scholar application apply.interfolio.com/177613
Post Doctoral application apply.interfolio.com/177609
Visiting Scholar application apply.interfolio.com/177613
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions is now acceptable applications for the 2026-27 year. Please share and encourage people to apply!
Post Doctoral application apply.interfolio.com/177609
Visiting Scholar application apply.interfolio.com/177613
Post Doctoral application apply.interfolio.com/177609
Visiting Scholar application apply.interfolio.com/177613
And I thought Congress was bad at acronyms…
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
And I thought Congress was bad at acronyms…
What a novel concept. www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
What a novel concept. www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
We need a new Progressive Era.
Trump administration sues California over its redistricting plan, months after a similar GOP-led effort in Texas met no resistance from the DOJ
https://cnn.it/4hYuE9J
https://cnn.it/4hYuE9J
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We need a new Progressive Era.
Reposted by Ryan D. Williamson
Free to read until the end of 2025 from State Politics & Policy Quarterly -
Is Gerrymandering Poisoning the Well of Democracy? Evaluating the Relationship between Redistricting and Citizens’ Attitudes - https://cup.org/4p61kQX
- @ryandane.bsky.social & @fjustwan.bsky.social
#SPPQ25
Is Gerrymandering Poisoning the Well of Democracy? Evaluating the Relationship between Redistricting and Citizens’ Attitudes - https://cup.org/4p61kQX
- @ryandane.bsky.social & @fjustwan.bsky.social
#SPPQ25
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Free to read until the end of 2025 from State Politics & Policy Quarterly -
Is Gerrymandering Poisoning the Well of Democracy? Evaluating the Relationship between Redistricting and Citizens’ Attitudes - https://cup.org/4p61kQX
- @ryandane.bsky.social & @fjustwan.bsky.social
#SPPQ25
Is Gerrymandering Poisoning the Well of Democracy? Evaluating the Relationship between Redistricting and Citizens’ Attitudes - https://cup.org/4p61kQX
- @ryandane.bsky.social & @fjustwan.bsky.social
#SPPQ25
Northern lights showing out tonight
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Northern lights showing out tonight
Only 358 days until the midterms.
Happy Election Day! Only 364 days until the midterms.
Only 365 days left until the midterms.
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Only 358 days until the midterms.