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Ryan Enos
@ryanenos.bsky.social
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Social Scientist, Harvard University
https://www.ryandenos.com/
https://ryandenos.substack.com/

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 6h
The mindless "bothsidism" of the coverage of the authoritarian rampage through our civil society. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...

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Archon Fung @politicsprof.bsky.social · 13h
Good read from @ryanenos.bsky.social:

“the paradox of prosperity… is that the people most able to resist authoritarianism are also those perhaps most vulnerable and least willing to resist it.”

Reposted by Nathan P. Kalmoe

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 16h
My diagnosis of why elite institutions fail at resistance.

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 1d
To be specific, I am referring to Article I, section 6 of the Constitution.

Reposted by Jacob Montgomery

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 1d
The thing is, this shouldn't even be a discussion in a free country. If any member of the public says the government's orders are illegal and should be refused, that is clearly protected speech. The speech of members of congress is even more protected than that of the general public.

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Derek Miller @visualizingbroadway.com · 1d
Please read this outstanding short speech by @ryanenos.bsky.social about American civil society and the fight against authoritarianism.
Paradoxes in the Defense of Democracy
Remarks on “The State of Democracy in Trump’s America: Year One”
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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 1d
It just can't be overstated how much shame this unqualified hack has brought on the American military.

Reposted by Archon Fung, Brendan Nyhan, Ethan Porter

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 1d
Paradoxes in the Defense of Democracy

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Paradoxes in the Defense of Democracy
Remarks on “The State of Democracy in Trump’s America: Year One”
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gwiddp.bsky.social @gwiddp.bsky.social · 2d
During our State of Democracy event last month, Harvard professor @ryanenos.bsky.social spoke about how our democracy is being eroded, in many cases without the public recognizing that it is happening.

If you missed our event you can find a full recap at bit.ly/3LDSE5M.

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 2d
Turtles all the way down...
coreyryung.bsky.social Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social · 3d
Yale Law galaxy brain
JD Vance tweets: "If the president hasn't issued illegal orders, them members of Congress telling the military to defy the president is by definition illegal."

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 2d
Tell them to pound sand.
jonathanserrie.bsky.social Jonathan Serrie @jonathanserrie.bsky.social · 2d
BREAKING: Department of War launches investigation into unnamed 'allegations of misconduct' against Sen. Mark Kelly after he tells service members to refuse unlawful orders | Screenshot: X/@DeptofWar
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings. The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels. All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful. A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.

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Jonathan Serrie @jonathanserrie.bsky.social · 2d
BREAKING: Department of War launches investigation into unnamed 'allegations of misconduct' against Sen. Mark Kelly after he tells service members to refuse unlawful orders | Screenshot: X/@DeptofWar
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these allegations has been initiated to determine further actions, which may include recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative measures. This matter will be handled in compliance with military law, ensuring due process and impartiality. Further official comments will be limited, to preserve the integrity of the proceedings. The Department of War reminds all individuals that military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for applicable offenses, and federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. § 2387 prohibit actions intended to interfere with the loyalty, morale, or good order and discipline of the armed forces. Any violations will be addressed through appropriate legal channels. All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful. A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 2d
This is my anecdotal read of other social science job markets, but I would be curious if anyone has the data.

Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol, Ryan Enos, Scott A. Imberman , and 2 more

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Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham @paulgp.com · 2d
Update on the state of the job market courtesy of a nudge by @gottliebecon.bsky.social

It's bad!

paulgp.com/2025/11/24/j...
Economics Job Market Update: November 2025 - A Historic Low
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Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Brendan Nyhan

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 2d
The Democratic Party has to do better; democracy depends on it.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...

Reposted by Brendan Nyhan, Steve Peers, Ryan Enos , and 2 more

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Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social · 3d
Yale Law galaxy brain
JD Vance tweets: "If the president hasn't issued illegal orders, them members of Congress telling the military to defy the president is by definition illegal."

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 5d
It would be fascinating to ask each of these members to define socialism.
rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 5d
BREAKING: The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.

Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Reposted by John R. Hutchinson, Ryan Enos, Scott A. Imberman , and 2 more

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 5d
BREAKING: The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.

Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 6d
Authoritarian text mesaaging...

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 6d
This is bad inference. Neighbors have been battling over Christmas lights since Christmas lights were invented. These reporters are just choosing to interpret through the lense of "partisan divide" because that is what's accessible to them.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield
www.nytimes.com

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 7d
Who says the Classics have no practical use? www.harvardmagazine.com/alumni/harva...

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 7d
"Here it is important to remember that neither the Congress nor the Supreme Court owns the Constitution. Nor, for that matter, does the president. As much as it may often seem otherwise, we are still the authors of our own fates."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion | The White House Gold Rush Is On
www.nytimes.com

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 7d
This is well said because there will always be aspiring tyrants. It's how we respond to them that matters.

Reposted by Stephen M. Walt

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 7d
There is something darkly poetic, in an Orwellian sense, about the aspiring dictator saying to the press, "Quiet, quiet, piggy".

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 7d
yes, I think these are possibilities. And, there are tradeoffs to this, but I am not sure it will be an entirely bad thing. I don't know if there is a lot of marginal value in all the low-budget surveys that are funded by academics and commercial firms.

Reposted by David Feldman, Ryan Enos, W. Andy Knight , and 4 more

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7d
Terrific

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 7d
This is good to know. Looking forward to learning more.

Reposted by Wouter Poortinga, Adrian Vickers

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 8d
This is bad.

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 8d
A disgrace.
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ryanenos.bsky.social Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 8d
The leader of a theocratic, absolute-monarchy, human-rights-abusing state that murdered and dismembered an American journalist is welcomed by the President of the United States with a pat on the back because the president thinks it will make him rich.

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · 8d
Chimpanzees use 22 types of tools in the wild but they are capable of doomscrolling like the rest of us.

This video of Sugriva using Instagram is shocking because it's so similar to how humans use social media--engaging with content that triggers our emotions, like images of our friends and foes.