Alex Smith
@apsmith2.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Instruction at University of Iowa. Congress, Political Negotiation, & APD.
Northern Lights showing up in Iowa City!
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Northern Lights showing up in Iowa City!
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REPOST IF YOU'RE READY FOR OCTOBER BASEBALL
September 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
REPOST IF YOU'RE READY FOR OCTOBER BASEBALL
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…. @gbeaumier.bsky.social, @apsmith2.bsky.social & more!
September 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
…. @gbeaumier.bsky.social, @apsmith2.bsky.social & more!
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¡¡VOLUME 23, ISSUE 3 IS NOW OUT!!
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Featuring work by: @natekelly.bsky.social, @janamorgan.bsky.social, @annkristinkolln.bsky.social, @felixlehmann.bsky.social, @feligsantos.bsky.social, @abenewman.bsky.social & ....,
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Featuring work by: @natekelly.bsky.social, @janamorgan.bsky.social, @annkristinkolln.bsky.social, @felixlehmann.bsky.social, @feligsantos.bsky.social, @abenewman.bsky.social & ....,
September 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
¡¡VOLUME 23, ISSUE 3 IS NOW OUT!!
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Featuring work by: @natekelly.bsky.social, @janamorgan.bsky.social, @annkristinkolln.bsky.social, @felixlehmann.bsky.social, @feligsantos.bsky.social, @abenewman.bsky.social & ....,
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Featuring work by: @natekelly.bsky.social, @janamorgan.bsky.social, @annkristinkolln.bsky.social, @felixlehmann.bsky.social, @feligsantos.bsky.social, @abenewman.bsky.social & ....,
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Just in time for #APSA2025!
New issue from @poppublicsphere.bsky.social -
Perspectives on Politics - Special Section: Challenges to Democracy - Volume 23 - Special Issue 3 - September 2025 -
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New issue from @poppublicsphere.bsky.social -
Perspectives on Politics - Special Section: Challenges to Democracy - Volume 23 - Special Issue 3 - September 2025 -
cup.org/3VCgRep
cc @apsa.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Just in time for #APSA2025!
New issue from @poppublicsphere.bsky.social -
Perspectives on Politics - Special Section: Challenges to Democracy - Volume 23 - Special Issue 3 - September 2025 -
cup.org/3VCgRep
cc @apsa.bsky.social
New issue from @poppublicsphere.bsky.social -
Perspectives on Politics - Special Section: Challenges to Democracy - Volume 23 - Special Issue 3 - September 2025 -
cup.org/3VCgRep
cc @apsa.bsky.social
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@chaselaspisa.bsky.social is an IR scholar who examines how offshore fossil-fuel resources influence when and where maritime conflicts occur. He has two publications, he is teaching his own course, and he was a 24-25 Fulbright Study/Research Grantee to Norway. See chaselaspisa.github.io /4
Chase LaSpisa
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September 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
@chaselaspisa.bsky.social is an IR scholar who examines how offshore fossil-fuel resources influence when and where maritime conflicts occur. He has two publications, he is teaching his own course, and he was a 24-25 Fulbright Study/Research Grantee to Norway. See chaselaspisa.github.io /4
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Semal Gerot is an Americanist who examines how habitual news consumption shapes public opinion & attitudes about misinformation, polarization, & emotional well-being. She is a 2025–26 APSA/NSF DDRIG awardee and she won the UI Outstanding TA Award. See sbgerot.github.io /3
Simal B. Gerot
sbgerot.github.io
September 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Semal Gerot is an Americanist who examines how habitual news consumption shapes public opinion & attitudes about misinformation, polarization, & emotional well-being. She is a 2025–26 APSA/NSF DDRIG awardee and she won the UI Outstanding TA Award. See sbgerot.github.io /3
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Alex Bezahler (alexbezahler.weebly.com) is an IR/CP scholar who studies the intersection of resource development (petroleum and water) and national identity. He has 2 solo publications and 1 R&R. He was a 2024-2025 Boren Fellow in Tbilisi, Georgia & he also has a J.D. /2
Alex Bezahler
Alex D. Bezahler
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September 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Alex Bezahler (alexbezahler.weebly.com) is an IR/CP scholar who studies the intersection of resource development (petroleum and water) and national identity. He has 2 solo publications and 1 R&R. He was a 2024-2025 Boren Fellow in Tbilisi, Georgia & he also has a J.D. /2
Had no idea I’ve been walking with the Barking Crooner
September 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Had no idea I’ve been walking with the Barking Crooner
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This CFP looks so good. The program committee includes
@pastpunditry.bsky.social @gauthamrao.bsky.social @rachelshelden.bsky.social & other luminaries. Via @legalhistoryblog.bsky.social
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@pastpunditry.bsky.social @gauthamrao.bsky.social @rachelshelden.bsky.social & other luminaries. Via @legalhistoryblog.bsky.social
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CFP: American Political History Conference
[We have the following CFP . DRE] Call for Proposals: American Political History Conference , June 4-6, 2026, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Cente...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This CFP looks so good. The program committee includes
@pastpunditry.bsky.social @gauthamrao.bsky.social @rachelshelden.bsky.social & other luminaries. Via @legalhistoryblog.bsky.social
legalhistoryblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/cfp-...
@pastpunditry.bsky.social @gauthamrao.bsky.social @rachelshelden.bsky.social & other luminaries. Via @legalhistoryblog.bsky.social
legalhistoryblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/cfp-...
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Spectacular save to keep it level
July 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Spectacular save to keep it level
First attempt at tacos al pastor was pretty successful #poliscicooks
July 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
First attempt at tacos al pastor was pretty successful #poliscicooks
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In the political literature this is known as donating for access. It’s very common. Campaign donations should be interpreted as strategic manifestations of political goals, not expressions of true preference.
Here's a fun thing that a top donor to Andrew Cuomo's super PAC just told me.
June 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
In the political literature this is known as donating for access. It’s very common. Campaign donations should be interpreted as strategic manifestations of political goals, not expressions of true preference.
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If a Democratic president were openly & repeatedly saying that neither the 14th nor the 22nd amendment constrained him, the country would grind to a halt, the NYT & WaPo would have 96-point font front page headline articles, & the Senate impeachment trial would already be underway.
Trump speaking with the troops in Qatar: “As you know we won three elections. And some people want us to do a fourth. I don't know. I'll have to think about that. You saw the new hat?… It says Trump 2028.”
May 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If a Democratic president were openly & repeatedly saying that neither the 14th nor the 22nd amendment constrained him, the country would grind to a halt, the NYT & WaPo would have 96-point font front page headline articles, & the Senate impeachment trial would already be underway.
Today we brought home Ranger! We are so excited this sweet little guy is part of our family!
May 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Today we brought home Ranger! We are so excited this sweet little guy is part of our family!
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🚨 Job Alert!
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
May 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨 Job Alert!
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
Clemson University is hiring a lecturer in American Politics for Fall 2025. Position open with respect to specialty, but ability to offer research methods and institutions courses is a plus. Deadline is 5/16. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/167554 #poliscisky #academicsky
Very honored to be featured in the University of Iowa’s Class of 2025’s “Faculty and Staff Who Made a Difference”. It’s been an honor to teach and get to know these students. Can’t wait to see what they do in the future!
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Students Identify Faculty and Staff Who Made a Difference
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May 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Very honored to be featured in the University of Iowa’s Class of 2025’s “Faculty and Staff Who Made a Difference”. It’s been an honor to teach and get to know these students. Can’t wait to see what they do in the future!
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Half marathon #5 about to get started. Looking forward to finishing in Drake Stadium!
April 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Half marathon #5 about to get started. Looking forward to finishing in Drake Stadium!
The arc of justice bends towards the shape of Jeremy Bearimy
The Jeremy Bearimy political theory.
No more horseshoe-theory or political-compass discourse.
It's time for Jeremy Bearimy discourse!
It's time for Jeremy Bearimy discourse!
March 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The arc of justice bends towards the shape of Jeremy Bearimy
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The Jeremy Bearimy political theory.
No more horseshoe-theory or political-compass discourse.
It's time for Jeremy Bearimy discourse!
It's time for Jeremy Bearimy discourse!
March 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Jeremy Bearimy political theory.
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Just sit with this for a minute. The administration is saying that veterans, who served their country in the military, are not *fit* to help serve that country in civil service. What an insult to them and their loyalty to country.
Alina Habba on veterans who have been fired from government jobs: "Perhaps they're not fit to have a job at this moment."
March 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Just sit with this for a minute. The administration is saying that veterans, who served their country in the military, are not *fit* to help serve that country in civil service. What an insult to them and their loyalty to country.
Sometimes you have to enjoy the small things in life, like really good barbecue #poliscicooks
February 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Sometimes you have to enjoy the small things in life, like really good barbecue #poliscicooks