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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Jun 28

Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jun 17

@danielmcdowell.bsky.social

Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · Jun 17

Terrifying. The last thing we need is creating greater potential for a national or global financial crisis.

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · Jun 17

Terrifying. The last thing we need is creating greater potential for a national or global financial crisis.

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Apr 26

That would be great. Thanks.

David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Apr 26

#migration #buses #lonestar
Has anyone collected information on the buses sent from Texas by Gov Abbott: I am looking for the number of buses, the date, and the destination city. Thus far, I have seen some discussions in @texastribune.org but no data. Thanks.

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Apr 24

@danielmcdowell.bsky.social....in the unlikely event you have not see this.

Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · Apr 24

tfw the event is so good @adamposen.bsky.social decides to extend it for more discussion

watch Maurice Obstfeld, Warwick McKibbin, Markus Brunnermeir, & Adam Posen discuss what's happening & what could happen with the dollar, how uncertainty is a tax without revenue, & more, here:

Does changing the trade regime change the dollar regime? To Mar-a-Lago and beyond

The Trump administration is undertaking major changes to the geopolitical and trade arrangements that have been the foundation of the world economy for over 70 years. How will these changes impact the...

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Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · Apr 24

tfw the event is so good @adamposen.bsky.social decides to extend it for more discussion

watch Maurice Obstfeld, Warwick McKibbin, Markus Brunnermeir, & Adam Posen discuss what's happening & what could happen with the dollar, how uncertainty is a tax without revenue, & more, here:

Does changing the trade regime change the dollar regime? To Mar-a-Lago and beyond

The Trump administration is undertaking major changes to the geopolitical and trade arrangements that have been the foundation of the world economy for over 70 years. How will these changes impact the...

www.piie.com

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Apr 19

We see how well this worked when Biden named, or was thought to name, Harris as Border Czar.

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Apr 14

Not sure the “competitive “ part still feels to.

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Did Duke Win? @diddukewin.com · Apr 6

NO. 67-70

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Apr 3

@danielmcdowell.bsky.social

Joe Weisenthal @weisenthal.bsky.social · Apr 3

Dollar falling virtually every major currency in the world right now

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Joe Weisenthal @weisenthal.bsky.social · Apr 3

Dollar falling virtually every major currency in the world right now

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The Economist @economist.com · Apr 3

Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Mar 28

Can you explain what it means to go from a TRO to a preliminary injunction?

Demography - the flagship journal of PAA @readdemography.bsky.social · Mar 26

“A Deportation Boomerang?”: @dleblang.bsky.social & @chrambrosio.bsky.social show how return of deportees ↑ violence in origin nations, which ↑ emigration intentions & asylum requests, especially for families. @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social @uvabatten.bsky.social read.dukeupress.edu/demography/a...

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Mar 7

Ready. Fire. Aim.

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · Feb 28

Clarifying once again whose side our government is on

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Citizen Cohn / Jonathan Cohn @citizencohn.bsky.social · Feb 9

Impact of NIH cut starting to sink in

Here's Sen. Katie Britt urging "a smart, targeted approach" in order to protect important research at UA-Birmingham, a top NIH recipient

Also, as article notes, the state's largest employer

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Katie Britt vows to work with RFK Jr. after NIH funding cuts cause concern in Alabama

UAB and UAH are among Alabama institutions that could be affected by cuts.

www.al.com

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Feb 7

If you need some sanity or some clarity in the Trump Administration's war on migration and on migrants, you can do no better than reading @micarosenberg.bsky.social and @propublica.org.

www.propublica.org/article/dona...

Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Revived Immigration Policies From His Last Four Years in Office, and Went Beyond

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune took a snapshot of the blitz of executive orders President Donald Trump has signed since taking office, by tallying nearly three dozen from his first day.

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Feb 6

Amen!

David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Feb 4

@benjaminhelms.bsky.social and I published a paper in 2022 showing that TPS, because it increases remittances, actually decreases subsequent unauthorized migration.

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Labor Market Policy as Immigration Control: The Case of Temporary Protected Status

Abstract. Controlling immigration has become a central political goal in advanced democracies. Politicians across the world have experimented with a range

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Feb 4

With respect, I have to give the Stephen Miller nod to Verne Troyer.

David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jan 21

You and I can respectfully disagree about the merits of REM. But if you can shoot me a relevant song from Bowie and/or the Clash, I will happily include.

David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jan 21

I will stack up the playlist from my Politics of Immigration against any and all comers. I mean, aside from the GOAT (Dr Springsteen to you and me), I've got two versions of Promised Land, two versions of When the Levee Breaks, some great blues...even some country

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PLAD 2500: Politics of Migration

PLAD 2500 The Politics of Migration Instructor: Professor David Leblang, [email protected] Office Hours: Monday, 3.30-4.30; Tuesday, 3.00-4.00, and by appointment. Office: Gibson 281. Happy to ...

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jan 10

….or, I care about the kids.

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jan 10

@daralind.bsky.social @adamisacson.com @amaraljordi.bsky.social and dozens of others

Would love additional suggestions so please add on to this thread

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jan 10

I am teaching a new undergrad seminar this Spring "US Immigration Policy in Real Time" where we will follow Trump Admin policies. I have drawn on amazing work of @mclem.org @mzavodny.bsky.social @chloeneast.bsky.social @davidjbier.bsky.social @chrambrosio.bsky.social @edwardalden.bsky.social

PLAD 4500: US Immigration Policy in Real Time

PLAD 4500 US Immigration Policy In Real Time Spring 2025 Professor David Leblang, [email protected], Gibson 281 Office Hours: Tuesdays 3.00-4.30 and by appointment Description Donald Trump ran fo...

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Jan 5

Graduate school taught me important lessons about how to be innovative and creative with a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese. Back in the golden age, I could get 3 boxes for a buck. #livin'

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Dec 30

Dude: the Irish are bountiful in songs about migration.
The Pogues: Thousands are Sailing
Paddy O'Gorman: The Land of Green and Gold.
Christy Moore: City of Chicago
etc

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David Leblang @dleblang.bsky.social · Dec 30

I assign them as "readings" in that the stories in the songs or about the musicians are relevant to the topic of the particular class. class on emigration -> Born to Run. Climate migration -> When the Levee Breaks by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe. Nativism -> No Irish Need Apply by the Wakes

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