Victor Asal
@victorasal.bsky.social
UAlbany professor Studies insurgency/ terrorism & Ethnic & LGBTQ Discrimination & Pedagogy.
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Victor Asal
@victorasal.bsky.social
· Sep 8
shared this in a chat on X & I realized given the world Today I should share with everyone -
There are bad people and good people in every group. I teach my students - you can hate an individual, you can hate an organization or a movement but never hate an entire people
There are bad people and good people in every group. I teach my students - you can hate an individual, you can hate an organization or a movement but never hate an entire people
Deported and Desperate to Be Reunited With Their Children
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Deported and Desperate to Be Reunited With Their Children
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November 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Deported and Desperate to Be Reunited With Their Children
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As Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War, Europe Toils to Have a Say
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November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
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$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
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November 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms
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The first episode of my new podcast is now live on YouTube.
November 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The first episode of my new podcast is now live on YouTube.
No. Do you know of some?
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
No. Do you know of some?
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
A new set of billionaires with an interest in higher education has helped oust college presidents and even assisted the Trump administration in its effort to overhaul the industry
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A new set of billionaires with an interest in higher education has helped oust college presidents and even assisted the Trump administration in its effort to overhaul the industry
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
A new set of billionaires with an interest in higher education has helped oust college presidents and even assisted the Trump administration in its effort to overhaul the industry
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
A new set of billionaires with an interest in higher education has helped oust college presidents and even assisted the Trump administration in its effort to overhaul the industry
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
A Draft or Volunteers? Russian Threat Prompts Urgent Debate in Europe. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/b...
A Draft or Volunteers? Russian Threat Prompts Urgent Debate in Europe.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A Draft or Volunteers? Russian Threat Prompts Urgent Debate in Europe. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/b...
Trump Administration Live Updates: As U.S. Presses for Peace, Zelensky Says Ukraine Faces a ‘Critical Moment’ www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: As U.S. Presses for Peace, Zelensky Says Ukraine Faces a ‘Critical Moment’
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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: As U.S. Presses for Peace, Zelensky Says Ukraine Faces a ‘Critical Moment’ www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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The variety of geology in the Rocky Mountains are always a treat to see. Now out to a protest! #Protest #Resist #RockyMountains #Colorado #Photography #LandscapePhotography
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The variety of geology in the Rocky Mountains are always a treat to see. Now out to a protest! #Protest #Resist #RockyMountains #Colorado #Photography #LandscapePhotography
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Thank you and I agree 💯
November 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you and I agree 💯
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
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November 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Calls Ukraine Ungrateful as U.S. Officials Push for Peace Deal
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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Calls Ukraine Ungrateful as U.S. Officials Push for Peace Deal
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November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Calls Ukraine Ungrateful as U.S. Officials Push for Peace Deal
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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 22, 2025
Can you sort 8 historical events?
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November 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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I need to hold onto some more good vibes these days, especially after I was reminded that nothing is more important than well-being for a meaningful life. Back to the desk! 😎#️⃣belgrade #️⃣travellers #️⃣keepgoing #️⃣sunsets #️⃣alwayslearn
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I need to hold onto some more good vibes these days, especially after I was reminded that nothing is more important than well-being for a meaningful life. Back to the desk! 😎#️⃣belgrade #️⃣travellers #️⃣keepgoing #️⃣sunsets #️⃣alwayslearn
The Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie? It’s Getting Mixed Reviews.
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The Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie? It’s Getting Mixed Reviews.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie? It’s Getting Mixed Reviews.
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I am so sorry. I very much hope things get better SOON
November 22, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I am so sorry. I very much hope things get better SOON
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New in @lsqjournal.bsky.social with Scott Adler and Ryan Bell! We introduce a measure of congressional committee influence based on who actually shapes federal law. Turns out, some so-called "burden" committees are real lawmaking powerhouses.
A Measure of Congressional Committee Influence
In this article, we develop a temporally dynamic measure of each congressional committee's influence across nearly all areas of U.S. federal law. Our measure is derived from the United States Code, w....
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August 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
New in @lsqjournal.bsky.social with Scott Adler and Ryan Bell! We introduce a measure of congressional committee influence based on who actually shapes federal law. Turns out, some so-called "burden" committees are real lawmaking powerhouses.
Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
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Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
The Colorado AI Act goes into effect next year, but legislators are attempting to repeal and replace it.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
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It’s not just Trump. Billionaires dominate politics more than ever. - Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It’s not just Trump. Billionaires dominate politics more than ever. - Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
U.S. pressuring Zelensky to back deal by Thanksgiving or lose support - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
The U.S. is sending “signals” that everything could be off the table if Kyiv does not quickly sign a proposal, which was drawn up by special envoy Witkoff.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
U.S. pressuring Zelensky to back deal by Thanksgiving or lose support - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...