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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · 10d

"There's a reason you separate military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.” - Admiral Adama

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · 14d

Hahahahaha ❤️

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · 14d

Her latest album has really shown me how many people are wrong about which Taylor album is the best. Clearly 1989 is a masterpiece that no other album can come close to.

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · 15d

I didn’t know you and @michaelbailey.bsky.social were the same age

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · 24d

I don’t know who thought it was a good idea to schedule all three of my classes exams on the same week but I’m mad at this person.

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · 28d

Deadline for these roles is coming up in about a week!

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jul 11

Come work with me! We’re hiring two Tenure Track positions this fall. One is in judicial politics and I’m on the committee! The other is in American Politics. Link below is for the judicial one but I’ll put the American line in the comments! 🎉

jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/assista...

Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics - TCU Main Campus, Texas, United States

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Application review will begin October 1. Position Details: The Department of Political Science Texas Christian University invites applications for a full-time,...

jobs.tcu.edu

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Good:

A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that many of President Trump’s most punishing tariffs are illegal, delivering a major new setback to the administration that may severely undercut its primary source of leverage in an expanding global trade war.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/b...

Appeals Court Rules Against Many Trump Tariffs

www.nytimes.com

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jul 11

jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/assista...

Assistant Professor of American Politics - TCU Main Campus, Texas, United States

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Application will begin on October 1. Position Details: The Department of Political Science at Texas Christian University invites applications for a full-time, ...

jobs.tcu.edu

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jul 11

Come work with me! We’re hiring two Tenure Track positions this fall. One is in judicial politics and I’m on the committee! The other is in American Politics. Link below is for the judicial one but I’ll put the American line in the comments! 🎉

jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/assista...

Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics - TCU Main Campus, Texas, United States

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Application review will begin October 1. Position Details: The Department of Political Science Texas Christian University invites applications for a full-time,...

jobs.tcu.edu

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Jun 27

*Biden tries to forgive student loans*
SCOTUS: Whoa there, that is, uh, a major question. Which means you can't do it.

*Trump revokes part of the constitution*
SCOTUS: Obviously, we got to give the President the benefit of the doubt on this one.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · Jun 27

Disaster.

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 26

10 years ago today the Supreme Court allowed us to get married! It was an incredible moment that I fear will get undone soon. I hope your eggs are cheaper.

Dog and White House in rainbow. Us on our wedding day

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 22

I get the sentiment but the “this bombing of Iran is unconstitutional” narrative isn’t a winner. Why would this be more illegal than U.S. bombing Yemen (which we’ve done plenty) or any other strikes? We haven’t declared war since WWII.

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Michael Bailey @michaelbailey.bsky.social · Jun 14

When the protests are a risk, it means they’re working.

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 12

This is wild - watching videos of the “performance” made me sick.

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 10

Congratulations!

Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 9

Where are all those 10th amendment lovers when you actually need them?

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 3

Harvey Milk was in the navy and served during the Korean War

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 3

Cruelty is the point. From the article: The Navy was making preparations to strip the ship of its name but noted that Navy Secretary John Phelan was ordered to do so by Hegseth. The official also said that the timing of the announcement -- occurring during Pride month -- was intentional.

Hegseth Orders Navy to Strip Name of Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk from Ship

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to take the rare step of renaming a ship, one that bears the name of a gay rights icon, documents and sources show.

www.military.com

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 3

In the history of tenure, an interesting similarity to today:

Hitler called universal education "the most corroding and disintegrating poison". He appointed Education Minister Bernard Rust, to ensure Nazi racial theories were integrated in university curriculums.

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · Jun 1

It’s important to show people your colors so those who can’t know they aren’t alone. I encourage you to put yours up too! Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · May 31

Do they get stuff like this ready / done and feel happy? Like they are working toward a better world? I just don’t understand.

News alert about Trump cutting HIV funds

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · May 29

I have been looking forward to this ruling: Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Federal Judicial Panel

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/b...

Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Federal Judicial Panel

www.nytimes.com

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Matthew D. Montgomery @mdm.bsky.social · May 23

Presidential endorsements of Supreme Court reform-especially from Trump— significantly shift public support and voting intentions along partisan lines, demonstrating that elite cues powerfully shape attitudes on court legitimacy and reform. Biden has a much smaller influence.

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