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Joshua Rosenbloom
@jlrosenbloom.bsky.social
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Economic historian with an interest in the economics of science, technology and innovation. Professor of Economics at Iowa State University. All opinions are my own and not those of my employer.

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Tim Bresnahan @timobres.bsky.social · 1d
AG James. "I am a proud woman of faith, and I know that faith and fear cannot share the same space. And so today I am not fearful, I am fearless, and as my faith teaches me, no weapon formed against me shall prosper." More like her and the Republic will stand.
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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 10d
“If the gov't can punish professors and universities for viewpoints it dislikes, then no field of research, no classroom discussion, & no scholar’s speech is safe. That is precisely what the First Amendment forbids.” Cato joins ACLU, other groups in amicus supporting AAUP's Columbia suit. @cato.org
Legal Organizations Across the Ideological Spectrum Urge Court to Reinstate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Attack on Academic Freedom | American Civil Liberties Union
Federal interference in academic affairs at Columbia University violates the First Amendment, the brief argues
www.aclu.org
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 13d
Our cities aren’t war ravaged. They’re ICE ravaged.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20d
The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased.

Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.

Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.

But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 21d
Blowing up boats in the Caribbean without any legal authority risks dragging the United States into another war, and provoking attacks against American citizens.

I'm getting ready to force a vote with @kaine.senate.gov to ensure Congress' power to declare war is not so easily trampled.
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Trevon Logan @trevondlogan.bsky.social · 25d
Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/u...
Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 25d
They’re just completely erasing history.
At Harpers Ferry, staff flagged more than 30 signs, according to a person familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The Post, that highlight information potentially in violation of Trump's policy. They include signs referring to racial discrimination and the hostility of white people to people who were formerly enslaved.
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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 25d
The president is intentionally killing non-combatants who pose no direct threat in violation of domestic, international and military law and his VP and chief policy adviser are promising an authoritarian crackdown on his political opponents. Just today.

Democracy and the rule of law are on the line
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jenn m. jackson @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social · 25d
When I was placed on the Professor Watchlist in 2021, people sent death threats about my children. I had security officers monitor my 8yo at school.

Where is all the outrage for those of us who have been targeted for years? Where is the outrage for our families?

My own colleagues are silent.
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NBER @nber.org · 25d
An examination of the distinctive trajectory of American industrialization up to 1870 fresh perspective on American industrialization up to 1870, from @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social https://www.nber.org/papers/w34225
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Claudia Sahm @claudia-sahm.bsky.social · 27d
Lisa Cook must stay on as a Fed Governor. She must vote Wednesday. It’s not about her, it’s about us.
David Wessel @davidmwessel.bsky.social · 27d
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Joshua Rosenbloom @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social · 27d
I completely agree with Iowa Board of Regents that Charlie Kirk's murder should not be celebrated www.iowaregents.edu/news/board-n.... But their silence about social media scapegoating the left and calling for a violent response is disappointing and suggests their lack of viewpoint diversity
Statement from Iowa Board of Regents President Sherry Bates on Social Media Posts
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It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · 27d
Weird how when a Trump supporter, white supremacist, and reportedly, a former member of Turning Point USA shot up Florida State University (FSU) several months ago and killed two people - there wasn't the same national conversation about "political violence." www.mediaite.com/news/mass-sh...
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Joshua Rosenbloom @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social · 28d
Nice summary of some lessons from my recent @nber.org WP www.nber.org/papers/w34225
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Joshua Rosenbloom @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social · 29d
And with inflation rising, not looking good for Trumponomics.
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 29d
The latest jobs report from the B.L.S. shows that, in July, there were more unemployed people than job openings, for the first time since April, 2021. @johncassidysays.bsky.social writes about the impact of MAGAnomics.
MAGAnomics Isn’t Working
A dismal jobs report affirms earlier warnings about the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, immigration restrictions, and DOGE-led firings.
www.newyorker.com

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Joshua Rosenbloom @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social · 29d
I am beyond thrilled that we will be officially opening the ISU branch of the Central Plains Federal Statistical Research Data Center on September 17. And very appreciative all the support across the university. www.cals.iastate.edu/news/2025/st...
Statistical research center opening at Iowa State offers convenient ‘treasure trove’ of data for Iowa scientists
After a decade of planning, a new Federal Statistical Research Data Center opens this month on Iowa State University’s campus. This gateway to immense federal data resources can be used by scientists ...
www.cals.iastate.edu

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 29d
The latest jobs report from the B.L.S. shows that, in July, there were more unemployed people than job openings, for the first time since April, 2021. @johncassidysays.bsky.social writes about the impact of MAGAnomics.
MAGAnomics Isn’t Working
A dismal jobs report affirms earlier warnings about the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, immigration restrictions, and DOGE-led firings.
www.newyorker.com
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Sep 10
The professor has been fired and senior administrators removed from their post. No mention of this in the New York Times, The Free Press, The Atlantic or other outlets who drove the campus speech moral panic.
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Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · Sep 10
Texas A&M University System orders audit of all courses after gender identity lesson goes viral

Details: bit.ly/42jauQZ
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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · Sep 4
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Economists Rally Behind Cook, Fed Independence in Open Letter
Prominent economists are rallying behind Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after President Donald Trump moved to fire her based on allegations that she committed mortgage fraud.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Sep 4
A quick bit of journalism reveals that at least three members of Trump's cabinet claimed more than one property as their primary residence, and I'm starting to wonder whether Trump's attacks on Lisa Cook reflect a sincere concern about mortgage fraud.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · Sep 4
Secretary Kennedy has wrongly accused my fellow Democrats of being shills for Big Pharma. After his hearing today, I went down to the Senate Floor to offer a bill that would allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices on prescription drugs.

Republicans blocked it.

Talk is cheap.
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Joshua Rosenbloom @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social · Aug 28
No brainer. I just signed
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Tatyana Deryugina @tderyugina.bsky.social · Aug 27
The letter is ready, thanks to all those who helped out! Starting to gather signature now, please consider signing (link at top of letter) & spread the word.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Joshua Rosenbloom @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social · Aug 28
Thank you for this
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Claudia Sahm @claudia-sahm.bsky.social · Aug 27
hi macro peeps, now is not the time to bring up all the times the Fed made a mistake in the past … this moment is not about optimizing monetary policy … it’s about independence.
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Tatyana Deryugina @tderyugina.bsky.social · Aug 27
The letter is ready, thanks to all those who helped out! Starting to gather signature now, please consider signing (link at top of letter) & spread the word.

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Tim Bresnahan @timobres.bsky.social · Aug 26
The president has now "fired" Governor Cook. Neither does he have that authority nor is there evidence of the allegations nor is presidential control of Federal Reserve policy a good idea. Stand tall and unbullied, Lisa Cook.
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Tim Bresnahan @timobres.bsky.social · Aug 20
There are accusations of impropriety against Lisa Cook, a fine economist, once again. Last time (around her confirmation as a Fed Board Governor) the specifics were public and obviously nonsense. This time, they may be buried in lawfare for a while. I stand with Lisa D. Cook.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Aug 26
If Trump were operating in the best interests of America's businesses, his move to fire Lisa Cook would cause stocks to shrug, or maybe rise. But they're saying: This is dangerous. This move serves Trump, but not America. Our economy is at risk when the President undermines the Fed.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 22
As Donald Trump attempts to create chaos that distracts from his problems, we’ll call it out for what it is.

Trump and Republicans are trying to distract from the pain they’re causing — from tariffs raising the prices of goods to stripping away healthcare and food from millions.
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Tim Bresnahan @timobres.bsky.social · Aug 20
There are accusations of impropriety against Lisa Cook, a fine economist, once again. Last time (around her confirmation as a Fed Board Governor) the specifics were public and obviously nonsense. This time, they may be buried in lawfare for a while. I stand with Lisa D. Cook.
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