Victor Asal

@victorasal.bsky.social

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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

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 39m

Kennedy Center changed board rules months before Trump renaming vote - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...

Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name

The cultural center said only trustees appointed by the president could vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 2h

True

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 3h

Salary by Education Level in the U.S. 💰 - Voronoi www.voronoiapp.com/money/Salary...

Salary by Education Level in the U.S. 💰

What We’re Showing This chart shows the median annual salary by educational level in the U.S. for full-time wage and salary workers over the age of 25.…

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 4h

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 4h

TRUE

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 4h

Agreed

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 5h

You as well Linda!

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 6h

Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.

If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.

By making these choices, you will literally save lives.

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 7h

Good Morning!

a dog is yawning in a coffee mug and says good morning .

ALT: a dog is yawning in a coffee mug and says good morning .

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

When It Rains, It Pours: The Impact of Disasters on Child Soldiering by Rebel Groups
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When It Rains, It Pours: The Impact of Disasters on Child Soldiering by Rebel Groups

Abstract. Do disasters facilitate child recruitment by armed groups? Existing research has shown that disasters triggered by natural hazards influence conf

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Back up or Backfire? The Impact of Human Rights Sanctions on Target Citizens’ Attitudes Toward Human Rights and Mobilizations
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