Connor Ewing
@cmewing.bsky.social
Visiting Fellow, Princeton | Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto | American Political Thought & Constitutional Development
Defamation machine go brrr
So, a senior Justice Department official — along with several members of Congress — used the authority of their offices to boost an obviously dubious conspiracy theory accusing a federal employee of a horrific crime.
And now it’s clear the allegation was baseless.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
And now it’s clear the allegation was baseless.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
www.cbsnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Defamation machine go brrr
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Kant's moral philosophy
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Kant's moral philosophy
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"study a broad" was right there
"Rest assured, though, the remaining files will be released, just with a few minor edits to some unfortunate nomenclature: 'underage girls' will be replaced with 'emerging women' and
'sex trafficking' will be replaced with “study abroad programs.”
'sex trafficking' will be replaced with “study abroad programs.”
I Was Always in Favor of Releasing the Epstein Files, Even as I Was Desperately Trying to Prevent Their Release
“President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to bring a swift end to perhaps the most damaging saga of his term, signing a measure compelling the re...
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"study a broad" was right there
"study a broad" was right there
"Rest assured, though, the remaining files will be released, just with a few minor edits to some unfortunate nomenclature: 'underage girls' will be replaced with 'emerging women' and
'sex trafficking' will be replaced with “study abroad programs.”
'sex trafficking' will be replaced with “study abroad programs.”
I Was Always in Favor of Releasing the Epstein Files, Even as I Was Desperately Trying to Prevent Their Release
“President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to bring a swift end to perhaps the most damaging saga of his term, signing a measure compelling the re...
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"study a broad" was right there
A different, more decent time.
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A different, more decent time.
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I see we've entered the making-movies-for-the-strongman phase of democratic decline.
‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request
"Rush Hour 4" in the works at Paramount after prodding from president Trump.
variety.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I see we've entered the making-movies-for-the-strongman phase of democratic decline.
I see we've entered the making-movies-for-the-strongman phase of democratic decline.
‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request
"Rush Hour 4" in the works at Paramount after prodding from president Trump.
variety.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I see we've entered the making-movies-for-the-strongman phase of democratic decline.
This is why, on the first day of class, I tell my students: "You may call me 'Professor Ewing.' Not 'Dr. Ewing.' Not 'Connor.' Not 'Dr. Connor.' To be safe, let's also avoid 'Professor Connor.'"
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This is why, on the first day of class, I tell my students: "You may call me 'Professor Ewing.' Not 'Dr. Ewing.' Not 'Connor.' Not 'Dr. Connor.' To be safe, let's also avoid 'Professor Connor.'"
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🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
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To put a finer point on it: An "illegal order" is one that violates their oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
Them: “You don’t have to obey illegal orders.”
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
To put a finer point on it: An "illegal order" is one that violates their oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
If you think that upholding the Constitution = sedition, well...you do the math.
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Them: “You don’t have to obey illegal orders.”
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Them: “You don’t have to obey illegal orders.”
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Them: “You don’t have to obey illegal orders.”
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Them: “You don’t have to obey illegal orders.”
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Him: “That’s seditious! They should be hanged!”
Definitely not beating the giving-illegal-orders allegations.
Well done, @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social. 💯. No notes.
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Well done, @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social. 💯. No notes.
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If you'd like to read a better account of the separation of powers—understood as a political architecture rather than a legalistic doctrine—check out @trivesbell.bsky.social's wonderful new book.
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you'd like to read a better account of the separation of powers—understood as a political architecture rather than a legalistic doctrine—check out @trivesbell.bsky.social's wonderful new book.
Make Impeachment Great Again
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Make Impeachment Great Again
When teaching First Amendment jurisprudence in my con law class, I usually tell students that it would be *very* difficult for a public official to violate the Brandenburg incitement standard. President Trump seems intent on proving me wrong.
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
When teaching First Amendment jurisprudence in my con law class, I usually tell students that it would be *very* difficult for a public official to violate the Brandenburg incitement standard. President Trump seems intent on proving me wrong.
If you'd like to read a better account of the separation of powers—understood as a political architecture rather than a legalistic doctrine—check out @trivesbell.bsky.social's wonderful new book.
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you'd like to read a better account of the separation of powers—understood as a political architecture rather than a legalistic doctrine—check out @trivesbell.bsky.social's wonderful new book.
Apropos of nothing in particular, today I'm thinking about the article of impeachment that the House of Representatives contemplated in 1868.
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Apropos of nothing in particular, today I'm thinking about the article of impeachment that the House of Representatives contemplated in 1868.
Seems like a good day to recall Teddy Roosevelt's reflections on patriotism.
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Seems like a good day to recall Teddy Roosevelt's reflections on patriotism.
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Not too long from now, we will look back on these strikes as we today view the torture at Abu Ghraib: heinously immoral conduct done in the name of national security & enabled by legal & constitutional arguments designed only to justify a predetermined conclusion.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources...
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Not too long from now, we will look back on these strikes as we today view the torture at Abu Ghraib: heinously immoral conduct done in the name of national security & enabled by legal & constitutional arguments designed only to justify a predetermined conclusion.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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👇🎯 And not too long from now, we will be told we need to move on & none of the people involved in committing these heinously immoral crimes will go to jail or suffer consequences at all. So, as with all of the awful & illegal things since 1865 in 🇺🇸 politics, they will happen again in the future.
Not too long from now, we will look back on these strikes as we today view the torture at Abu Ghraib: heinously immoral conduct done in the name of national security & enabled by legal & constitutional arguments designed only to justify a predetermined conclusion.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources...
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
👇🎯 And not too long from now, we will be told we need to move on & none of the people involved in committing these heinously immoral crimes will go to jail or suffer consequences at all. So, as with all of the awful & illegal things since 1865 in 🇺🇸 politics, they will happen again in the future.
Good work if you can get it!
Newly appointed Hamilton School director to be paid $500,000 - The Independent Florida Alligator
As director, Canady will earn $500,000 — nearly double what he was making as a justice on the Florida Supreme Court.
www.alligator.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good work if you can get it!