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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · 12d

Honored to give the 22nd #HugoValentin Lecture last night at the #Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies on why #perpetrators kill. Great engagement from the audience and wonderful hospitality by Roland Kostic, his colleagues, and the Vice-Chancellor.

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · 12d

Honored to give the 22nd #HugoValentin Lecture last night at the #Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies on why #perpetrators kill. Great engagement from the audience and wonderful hospitality by Roland Kostic, his colleagues, and the Vice-Chancellor.

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · 27d

Sadly reupping those piece

Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 11

My @projectsyndicate.bsky.social piece on the rising threat of #PoliticalViolence in the U.S. – a #tinderbox that #Trump has greatly amplified as the “polarizer-in-chief.” The U.S. is in for a rough ride through the 2028 election. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Trump’s America Is a Tinderbox

Alex Hinton warns that rising extremism and weakened institutions could lay the groundwork for major political unrest.

www.project-syndicate.org

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · 27d

Sadly reupping those piece

Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 11

My @projectsyndicate.bsky.social piece on the rising threat of #PoliticalViolence in the U.S. – a #tinderbox that #Trump has greatly amplified as the “polarizer-in-chief.” The U.S. is in for a rough ride through the 2028 election. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Trump’s America Is a Tinderbox

Alex Hinton warns that rising extremism and weakened institutions could lay the groundwork for major political unrest.

www.project-syndicate.org

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David Broockman @dbroockman.bsky.social · Jul 15

UC Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Professor this fall, with a preference for candidates in International Relations, American Politics, or Public Law.

I am on the committee and glad to answer questions. Please apply!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04948

Assistant Professor - Department of Political Science

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu

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Erik Nook 🏳️‍🌈 @eriknook.bsky.social · Aug 15

We're hiring!!! Princeton Psych has an Assistant Prof search in cog neuro (joint with @princetonneuro.bsky.social). Apply apply apply! puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/app...

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Aug 6

Important legal analysis of
The #GazaGenocide by IAGS President @drmelob.bsky.social

Dr Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · Aug 4

In this post on @opiniojuris.bsky.social, I walk through the components of the legal definition of #genocide and apply the actions on the ground in #Gaza to these components, to answer the question 'Is genocide happening in Gaza?'. opiniojuris.org/2025/08/04/i...

Is Genocide Happening in Gaza?

[Melanie O’Brien is Associate Professor of International Law at the University of Western Australia, President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, and Visiting Scholar with the H…

opiniojuris.org

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Dr Melanie O'Brien @drmelob.bsky.social · Jul 26

@alexhinton.bsky.social answers a question we are all bewildered by: 'Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?' They see him as a divine savior 'who can help ward off the threat of radical left socialism'. #USA theconversation.com/why-do-maga-...

Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?

Trump voters still reliably back the president, believing that most of the criticism of him is fake news.

theconversation.com

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thanks for posting, Mel!

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Asymmetrical Haircuts @asymmetricalh.bsky.social · Jul 24

Out now!
We look at a new #UK initiative – the Atrocity Crimes Standing Group & ask them what they plan to do to make states follow int law obligations + prevent atrocity crimes
With @ewelinaochab.bsky.social @aarifabraham.bsky.social & Christine Chinkin

www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 140 – States’ Atrocity Crimes Obligations with Aarif Abraham, Christine Chinkin and Ewelina Ochab

We explore a new UK group pressurising the government to fulfil its obligations under international law to prevent atrocities. Do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check…

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 24

**NewPub** -- Why do the #MAGA faithful support #Trump when his policies – like cuts to #Medicaid -- hurt them? #CognitiveDissonance – many think he’s “Crushing It” and counterarguments are dismissed as #fakenews. Bottom line: MAGA sinks or swims with Trump. @theconversation.com

Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?

Trump voters still reliably back the president, believing that most of the criticism of him is fake news.

theconversation.com

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Jul 25

Columbia’s $200M deal with the Trump administration isn’t just about antisemitism — it expands federal oversight into admissions, hiring and more.

We unpack the agreement in a Q&A with a #highered scholar:
theconversation.com/columbias-20...
#edusky

Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will

While Columbia University can afford to pay the government $200 million in order to unfreeze federal grants and contracts it was awarded, many other universities and colleges could not.

theconversation.com

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Jul 24

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashes Medicaid and boosts tax breaks for the wealthy, yet many of his supporters back it anyway.

Why? Loyalty, identity and a deep belief that Trump alone can fix America. theconversation.com/why-do-maga-... By @alexhinton.bsky.social @rutgersupress.bsky.social

Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?

Trump voters still reliably back the president, believing that most of the criticism of him is fake news.

theconversation.com

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 24

**NewPub** -- Why do the #MAGA faithful support #Trump when his policies – like cuts to #Medicaid -- hurt them? #CognitiveDissonance – many think he’s “Crushing It” and counterarguments are dismissed as #fakenews. Bottom line: MAGA sinks or swims with Trump. @theconversation.com

Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?

Trump voters still reliably back the president, believing that most of the criticism of him is fake news.

theconversation.com

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Ben Railton @americanstudier.bsky.social · Jul 20

Here it is, my 234th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️

americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...

#ScholarSunday Thread 234

Shared on July 20, 2025

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks for posting!

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Mar 21

Now out -- "Trump orders a plan to close Education Department – an anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons why Trump and his supporters want to eliminate it" theconversation.com/trump-orders...

Trump orders a plan to close Education Department – an anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons why Trump and his supporters want to eliminate it

A desire to fight ‘wokeness’ and reduce government spending are among the reasons that Trump and his supporters want to close the Education Department.

theconversation.com

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Why Trump wants to dismantle the US Dept of Education …

Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Mar 21

Now out -- "Trump orders a plan to close Education Department – an anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons why Trump and his supporters want to eliminate it" theconversation.com/trump-orders...

Trump orders a plan to close Education Department – an anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons why Trump and his supporters want to eliminate it

A desire to fight ‘wokeness’ and reduce government spending are among the reasons that Trump and his supporters want to close the Education Department.

theconversation.com

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 14

Many thanks to #Jim and #Katie at #ComplexStories for their great work creating my new website! alexhinton.com

Home - Alex Hinton

A leading expert on political violence and extremism, Dr. Alex Hinton moves from the killing fields of Cambodia to the mass rallies and grassroots gatherings

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Rutgers School of Arts & Sciences-Newark @sasn.rutgers.edu · Jul 14

With half of Americans viewing those on the opposite side of the political spectrum as “downright evil,” it's hardly surprising that 80% of US adults worry about political violence, notes @alexhinton.bsky.social in his piece for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Trump’s America Is a Tinderbox

Alex Hinton warns that rising extremism and weakened institutions could lay the groundwork for major political unrest.

www.project-syndicate.org

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 11

My @projectsyndicate.bsky.social piece on the rising threat of #PoliticalViolence in the U.S. – a #tinderbox that #Trump has greatly amplified as the “polarizer-in-chief.” The U.S. is in for a rough ride through the 2028 election. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Trump’s America Is a Tinderbox

Alex Hinton warns that rising extremism and weakened institutions could lay the groundwork for major political unrest.

www.project-syndicate.org

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jul 11

My @projectsyndicate.bsky.social piece on the rising threat of #PoliticalViolence in the U.S. – a #tinderbox that #Trump has greatly amplified as the “polarizer-in-chief.” The U.S. is in for a rough ride through the 2028 election. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Trump’s America Is a Tinderbox

Alex Hinton warns that rising extremism and weakened institutions could lay the groundwork for major political unrest.

www.project-syndicate.org

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EASA @easainfo.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves"
@alexhinton.bsky.social, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology & Director, Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social ‬
🔗 theconversation.com/violent-extr...

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Alex Hinton @alexhinton.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thanks for posting, Mel!

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