Jacob Holt
@publius2481.bsky.social
I am a Political Science professor at the University of Cincinnati. I research American legislative institutions (mostly Congress, but also state legislatures) and legislative elections. All opinions are my own.
While Maduro was an illegitimate dictator (which I am sure some will argue makes violating the US Constitution okay, looking at you Washington Post), this does not justify illegal actions on the part of the Trump administration
January 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
While Maduro was an illegitimate dictator (which I am sure some will argue makes violating the US Constitution okay, looking at you Washington Post), this does not justify illegal actions on the part of the Trump administration
I do want to add that turnout in 2026 will likely be higher than this election (it may top 2018). That likely will helps Republicans slightly, but the results here (combined with other 2025 election results) still are a bad sign for Republicans. And their numbers may not have yet bottomed out
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I do want to add that turnout in 2026 will likely be higher than this election (it may top 2018). That likely will helps Republicans slightly, but the results here (combined with other 2025 election results) still are a bad sign for Republicans. And their numbers may not have yet bottomed out
hope it will make instructors reluctant to not give them an A. This would harm education
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
hope it will make instructors reluctant to not give them an A. This would harm education
situation). Rather, the instructor needs to explain how the student could have built their argument. That being said, the university’s reaction is deeply disturbing. Removing the instructor will only encourage others to not follow assignment instructions but just argue religious beliefs in the 6/
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
situation). Rather, the instructor needs to explain how the student could have built their argument. That being said, the university’s reaction is deeply disturbing. Removing the instructor will only encourage others to not follow assignment instructions but just argue religious beliefs in the 6/
Now, I think the instructor did make mistakes in handling the situation (to be fair, handling students disagreements with grades is hardest thing when you start teaching). The instructor’s response basically said you are free to have your beliefs but they are wrong (that tone will not help the 5/
December 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Now, I think the instructor did make mistakes in handling the situation (to be fair, handling students disagreements with grades is hardest thing when you start teaching). The instructor’s response basically said you are free to have your beliefs but they are wrong (that tone will not help the 5/
an F. That being said, universities have procedures to appeal grades, so if the grade is unjustifiable, there are ways to rectify it. Now based on the student’s behavior, it seems like they want to be a martyr, so I don’t think the grade matters (the student would still be upset if given an A now)4/
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
an F. That being said, universities have procedures to appeal grades, so if the grade is unjustifiable, there are ways to rectify it. Now based on the student’s behavior, it seems like they want to be a martyr, so I don’t think the grade matters (the student would still be upset if given an A now)4/