Franita Tolson 💕💚

I am so sorry for your loss.

In my forthcoming book, I discuss how we had elections during the Civil War. The Civil War.

In Congress We Trust? | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

"An extraordinary historical account of the untapped reservoir of congressional authority over elections...A wonderful achievement."

In Congress We Trust? by @proftolson.bsky.social , Coming Summer 2026

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Hmmm…wonder if we are doing the same dance this time like what happened with Arizona Inter Tribal and Shelby County in 2013. If so, Roberts is going to gut Section 2 in the next few weeks.

This one is definitely in the queue

I’m not certain, actually. At the time I signed the contract, audiobooks were less standard 😂

My book is available for pre-order! Get your copy here: www.cambridge.org/us/universit...

Reading historical work that focuses on 1890-1960 (that discusses any substantive area because everything is connected and I like to read broadly, lol). Feel free to drop any recommendations in the comments.

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Thinking about this next book project and realizing that it is going to take me a while to get up to date on the literature. Y'all been busy. Also yay

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copyedits suck, also i am glad to be at this point...but yeah

Whose Congress Is This, Anyway? Some Thoughts on the Constitutionality of the SAVE Act A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.

democracyproject.org/posts/whose-...

Whose Congress Is This, Anyway? Some Thoughts on the Constitutionality of the SAVE Act A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.

democracyproject.org/posts/whose-...

Whose Congress Is This, Anyway? Some Thoughts on the Constitutionality of the SAVE Act A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.

democracyproject.org/posts/whose-...

I wrote something on the SAVE Act. Not only would it disenfranchise thousands of people, the Act goes against Congress's institutional role of ensuring republican government in the states.

Congratulations!!!! Northwestern is so lucky!!

The SAVE Act would disenfranchise thousands.

Agreed.

The ChatGPT era is actually kind of a nightmare for those of us who like the em dash

Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer on a Montgomery bus, dies at 86 Nine months before Rosa Parks made history, Ms. Colvin refused to give up her seat on a segregated city bus. She became a star witness in a civil rights case.

Breaking news: Claudette Colvin, a civil rights pioneer who refused to give up her seat on a segregated city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks, died at 86.

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Thursday, April 23, 12:15-1:15 pm PT
The State of American Democracy in 2026 (SafeguardingDemocracyProject.org webinar)
Michael Kang @proftolson.bsky.social Lisa Manheim
Free registration: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Congratulations!

I'm writing a law review article and writing a book feels easier, tbh

what a crazy thing to say, but it feels accurate in this moment 🧐

She does a phenomenal job of cutting through the noise and getting right to the point.

Best Christmas present ever

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Welcome to the resistance

Why does he never want to hear her say that she wants it that way?

I have committed to cook for my kids every day over break. Yesterday, I made stuffed shells. Today, I made salmon fettuccini alfredo. Breakfast is usually some type of protein, croissant, pancakes, yogurt, etc. Lunch has been salad, rotisserie chicken, or leftovers. Umm, this is hard. Ideas pls.

Good point, sorry I’m new at this 😂😂