Connor Ewing
@cmewing.bsky.social
Visiting Fellow, Princeton | Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto | American Political Thought & Constitutional Development
Old Lightfoot LaFleur strikes again. Always taking his foot off the gas.
January 11, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Old Lightfoot LaFleur strikes again. Always taking his foot off the gas.
The Packers are either clear Super Bowl contenders or an NCAA Division III team dressed up in NFL uniforms. There is no in between.
January 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM
The Packers are either clear Super Bowl contenders or an NCAA Division III team dressed up in NFL uniforms. There is no in between.
My toddler's favourite song
January 11, 2026 at 1:13 AM
My toddler's favourite song
Yale Law School is not sending their best people.
January 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Yale Law School is not sending their best people.
“Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
“Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
After reading this, imagine that “Justin” was “Justine” and the pronouns were modified accordingly. Then tell me if you think this would be received the same way.
Gluttons for Punishment
Justin McDaniel has developed a cult following for getting his students to read — as long as they follow his rules.
www.vulture.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:16 PM
After reading this, imagine that “Justin” was “Justine” and the pronouns were modified accordingly. Then tell me if you think this would be received the same way.
"I am sorry I got so disappointed tonight."
January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
"I am sorry I got so disappointed tonight."
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I won't circulate that awful video, but it’s very telling that the first thing the two ICE agents do after the shooting is pull up their face coverings—as if all they need to do to mask their behaviour is to mask themselves, as if their anonymity is a shield against all accountability.
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I won't circulate that awful video, but it’s very telling that the first thing the two ICE agents do after the shooting is pull up their face coverings—as if all they need to do to mask their behaviour is to mask themselves, as if their anonymity is a shield against all accountability.
I won't circulate that awful video, but it’s very telling that the first thing the two ICE agents do after the shooting is pull up their face coverings—as if all they need to do to mask their behaviour is to mask themselves, as if their anonymity is a shield against all accountability.
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I won't circulate that awful video, but it’s very telling that the first thing the two ICE agents do after the shooting is pull up their face coverings—as if all they need to do to mask their behaviour is to mask themselves, as if their anonymity is a shield against all accountability.
When you put it that way, all of this sounds so very unnecessary and ridiculous.
It is worth asking how far a dispute over Greenland that could collapse the alliance between America and Europe flared up again because of an uncoordinated shitpost from Katie Miller whose only strategic purpose was to bolster her husband's position in Trump's royal court
January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
When you put it that way, all of this sounds so very unnecessary and ridiculous.
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Law enforcement officers CANNOT use deadly force against a fleeing person fleeing unless they have a reasonable belief that the individual poses a danger to others (e.g., they know the person is armed). If in vehicle, the person must be threatening to use deadly force with the vehicle or other means
January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Law enforcement officers CANNOT use deadly force against a fleeing person fleeing unless they have a reasonable belief that the individual poses a danger to others (e.g., they know the person is armed). If in vehicle, the person must be threatening to use deadly force with the vehicle or other means
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Jeffries' answer should be: "As required by law, we will place the plaque 'at a permanent location on the western front of the United States Capitol.' We will also place copies at the Kennedy Center, the White House, and any other building the current President sees fit to deface while in office."
January 7, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Jeffries' answer should be: "As required by law, we will place the plaque 'at a permanent location on the western front of the United States Capitol.' We will also place copies at the Kennedy Center, the White House, and any other building the current President sees fit to deface while in office."
Jeffries' answer should be: "As required by law, we will place the plaque 'at a permanent location on the western front of the United States Capitol.' We will also place copies at the Kennedy Center, the White House, and any other building the current President sees fit to deface while in office."
January 7, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Jeffries' answer should be: "As required by law, we will place the plaque 'at a permanent location on the western front of the United States Capitol.' We will also place copies at the Kennedy Center, the White House, and any other building the current President sees fit to deface while in office."
It really is remarkable that for many of the most significant actions in American politics—from invading a foreign country to arrest a head of state to conducting a campaign of mass killing in the Caribbean—citizens are routinely told, “Don’t worry, there’s a secret legal memo that justifies this.”
Justice Dept. Memo Approved Military Incursion Into Venezuela as Lawful
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
It really is remarkable that for many of the most significant actions in American politics—from invading a foreign country to arrest a head of state to conducting a campaign of mass killing in the Caribbean—citizens are routinely told, “Don’t worry, there’s a secret legal memo that justifies this.”
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Even after all these years—after the missed opportunities to set American politics on a better course, the relentless cowardice of those who could have resisted Trump’s return to power, & the pervasive abdication of constitutional duty—it is still shocking to see *this* on the White House website.
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Even after all these years—after the missed opportunities to set American politics on a better course, the relentless cowardice of those who could have resisted Trump’s return to power, & the pervasive abdication of constitutional duty—it is still shocking to see *this* on the White House website.
Even after all these years—after the missed opportunities to set American politics on a better course, the relentless cowardice of those who could have resisted Trump’s return to power, & the pervasive abdication of constitutional duty—it is still shocking to see *this* on the White House website.
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Even after all these years—after the missed opportunities to set American politics on a better course, the relentless cowardice of those who could have resisted Trump’s return to power, & the pervasive abdication of constitutional duty—it is still shocking to see *this* on the White House website.
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Do your New Year’s resolutions include travelling to Boston, hanging out with (mostly) fun people, and/or talking about American political thought? If so, you’re in luck! I’m very happy to be co-chairing the American Political Thought section with
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Do your New Year’s resolutions include travelling to Boston, hanging out with (mostly) fun people, and/or talking about American political thought? If so, you’re in luck! I’m very happy to be co-chairing the American Political Thought section with
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
Do your New Year’s resolutions include travelling to Boston, hanging out with (mostly) fun people, and/or talking about American political thought? If so, you’re in luck! I’m very happy to be co-chairing the American Political Thought section with
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Do your New Year’s resolutions include travelling to Boston, hanging out with (mostly) fun people, and/or talking about American political thought? If so, you’re in luck! I’m very happy to be co-chairing the American Political Thought section with
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
@cbambrick.bsky.social for APSA 2026.
Odd argument to make to an administration that wants to end NATO.
DENMARK SAYS US ATTACK ON GREENLAND WOULD MEAN END OF NATO
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Odd argument to make to an administration that wants to end NATO.
In 🇨🇦 the second academic semester isn’t called Spring term. It’s Winter term.
January 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
In 🇨🇦 the second academic semester isn’t called Spring term. It’s Winter term.
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Today is the day you find out who was—and was not—serious about following-up with you in the new year. Godspeed.
January 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Today is the day you find out who was—and was not—serious about following-up with you in the new year. Godspeed.
Today is the day you find out who was—and was not—serious about following-up with you in the new year. Godspeed.
January 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Today is the day you find out who was—and was not—serious about following-up with you in the new year. Godspeed.
On the one hand: AAAAAHHHHH!!!!
On the other hand: At least Canada wasn't included?
On the other hand: At least Canada wasn't included?
Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
January 5, 2026 at 2:18 AM
On the one hand: AAAAAHHHHH!!!!
On the other hand: At least Canada wasn't included?
On the other hand: At least Canada wasn't included?
TBH I’m kinda surprised Trump didn’t wait to invade Venezuela until after SCOTUS slapped down his tariffs.
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
TBH I’m kinda surprised Trump didn’t wait to invade Venezuela until after SCOTUS slapped down his tariffs.