Warren Snead

The Major Questions Doctrine: Judicial Power and the Prevalence of Policy Drift in the United States A major challenge of governance in the United States is policy drift, the phenomenon wherein a policy’s outcomes are transformed due to a failure to update its rules or structures to meet changing cir...

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An article abstract arguing that the emergence of the major questions doctrine will exacerbate the problem of policy drift -- the phenomena where policies change over time as they fail to adapt to changing socioeconomic conditions.

The SCOTUS majority that struck Trump's #tariffs argued extensively about whether to use the major questions doctrine (MQD) to do so. Why would the use of this doctrine matter? In a recent article, @kumar.fyi and I discuss the emergence of the MQD and its high stakes for policymaking.

That may be overly generous to Rahm.

Ah yes, just saw the above post. Scott Frost 2017 😂

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Native Peoples, American Colonialism, and the US Constitution Fall 2025 Session Presented in person at The New York Historical and via Zoom* Meeting Dates & Times: Fridays, November 7 and 21, December 5 and 12, 2025 | 11 am–2 pm ET Instructors: Maggie Blackhawk, Ned Blackhawk SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this seminar invites a critical examination of a central paradox in American constitutional history: how can a nation celebrate a founding document and constitutional tradition built, in part, on the dispossession of Indigenous homelands? From the Founders’ long-standing relationships with Native nations to the grievances lodged regarding ‘merciless Indian savages’ into the Declaration, Indian affairs and westward expansion were foundational to the creation and evolution of the US Constitution. The Northwest Ordinance laid the “blueprint for empire” for federal imperial expansion from thirteen states clinging to the Eastern seaboard to a nation that stretched “from sea to shining sea,” while the United States Constitution excluded “Indians not taxed” from American polity—in so doing, also codifying the specific subordination of a people by name within constitutional text. Despite this deep entanglement, Native history remains marginalized within the fields of constitutional history and mainstream constitutional scholarship. This seminar explores emerging historical and legal literature that re-centers Native peoples and American colonialism in the narrative of US constitutional development. Topics include the role of Native peoples and “Indian affairs” in the Constitution’s initial drafting and ratification and the legal architecture of colonial expansion. The seminar will also explore how centering Native peoples allows for a rethinking of United States constitutional history and American public law more broadly.

Junior faculty and grad students in political science, history, law, and Native American Studies, come take a class with us at the New York Historical Society (and via Zoom) on Native Peoples, American Colonialism, and the U.S. Constitution.

To apply, Institute for Constitutional History: 1/2

0.417 winning percentage and 0-9 against Florida, Alabama, and Georgia - worst Tennessee football coach in modern history

We’re still saying this about John Roberts??

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I know its rough out there. Best wishes to all on the market.

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Thanks, Josh!

Maroon banner at the top with the Swarthmore logo, then the text: Social Science Quantitative Laboratory Associate Swarthmore College: Sociology & Anthropology Department Location Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Open Date Apr 05, 2025 Description Swarthmore College is seeking an individual to serve as an Associate in its Social Sciences Quantitative Lab (SSQL). This appointment is for a full-time, academic-year position for three years, with the possibility of renewal upon successful review. The expected starting date is August 2025. The SSQL promotes students’ quantitative skills by providing tutorial services, statistical consultation, and research support to students in the social sciences. More information about the SSQL can be found here: https://www.swarthmore.edu/ssql. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. It is located in the suburbs roughly 10 miles west of Philadelphia and 15 miles north of Wilmington and has a SEPTA stop right on campus. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty Responsibilities (continues in next image) Planning and facilitating in-person workshops and classroom visits to support the teaching of quantitative methods in the social sciences—particularly in Political Science and Sociology/Anthropology—with the goal of familiarizing students with statistical software (R, Stata, and Excel) and helping them develop related data skills, including data collection, management, visualization, analysis, and export

Responsibilities (continiued) Providing statistical support to students during regular office hours and by appointment, including assisting students with the identification, manipulation, and analysis of data sets for their empirical research projects Planning and hosting stand-alone workshops to train students to work with statistical software commonly used in the social sciences, such as R, Stata, Python, Matlab, and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) Collaborating with social science faculty teaching quantitative courses on how best to support their courses and their students Creating additional opportunities for students with less experience in quantitative and computational methods to develop skills and confidence Offering supplementary workshops in quantitative social sciences to help students develop skills for success as research assistants and to prepare them for quantitative careers and job markets Qualifications A Master of Arts or Science (MA or MS), or equivalent, in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field is required; a PhD in one of these fields is preferred. Familiarity with statistics/econometrics, causal inference methods, and preparing data for quantitative social science research is required. Familiarity with computational and simulation methods is a plus. Programming expertise in R and Excel and ability to learn new technical skills are required. Expertise in Python, Matlab, GIS, and/or other related software is a plus. Demonstrated excellence in inclusive and equitable teaching practices that support the success of students from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of preparation in quantitative skills. We seek applicants who cultivate welcoming classroom environments and use pedagogical strategies that promote belonging, engagement, and academic growth for all students.

JOB! Please RT.

Swarthmore is hiring for our Social Science Quantitative Lab Associate to support & do teaching quant methods to undergrads. Especially looking for people familiar with sociology and/or political science, and R. Apply by 4/18.

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Happy to answer questions.

Only thing better would be picking them to go out in the first. I don’t want to know what you did with Tennessee.

I immediately texted some grad school friends and we went down a similar road.

Screenshot from “The Night Agent” of VP’s daughter planning to skip a what would surely be a fascinating session of her American political development course at Georgetown.

Watching “The Night Agent” on Netflix.

Good News: The VP’s daughter is enrolled in APD.

Bad News: She skips APD to go shopping.

Really thoughtful stuff, as always from, from Shai. His work on power imbalances in rental housing couldn’t be more urgent.

@nashvillebanner.bsky.social @stelliott.bsky.social

F&M voter organization alleges Lancaster County elections staff misled on registration rules Editor's note: This story was updated at 8:43 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 to reflect the ACLU of Pennsylvania's letter to the Lancaster County solicitor and a statement from the

In Pennsylvania, as in every state, college students can vote where they attend school. Call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any questions/issues registering or voting in Lancaster County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania.

Shai is also a wonderful colleague and excellent teacher who happens to be on the job market!

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Not only are these shifts insignificant but models giving Trump a ~60% chance of winning will be fodder for a potential election deniers. I don’t see the value in the forecasting obsession.

do you understand why this is basically a meaningless change from last week? what is the meaningful difference between a 49.9% chance and a 49.4% chance? and what does this mean, concretely, on the ground? does Trump have a .5% better chance of turning out his supporters than Harris?

Can Personal Debt Mobilize Voters? While recent conventional wisdom has held that it is futile to organize voters around debt relief, a longer view reveals that there is nothing inevitable about the lack of debtor mobilization.

Today, @chloethurston.bsky.social and Emily Zackin explain what America's long history of organizing voters around debt relief can teach us about our present political moment.

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Justice Department condemns Supreme Court's racist 'Insular Cases' In a letter to members of Congress, a Justice Department official said the agency "unequivocally condemns the racist rhetoric and reasoning of the Insular Cases."

A long overdue, but welcome, development.

The American Political Economy Blog

Thrilled to launch the American Political Economy Blog! Our inaugural symposium, edited by Alex Hertel-Fernandez, illuminates the current labor movement moment through an APE lens. Pieces from Alex &
@wsnead.bsky.social are live! americanpoliticaleconomy.org/blog

Thank you (and your students) for such kind words! It means a lot that students are engaging with -- and seemingly enjoying -- the article.

Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers’ Rights comprehensively details alt-labor’s turn to policy and politics, provides compelling insights into the dilemmas the groups now face, and illuminates

My new book is out! It's called Alt-Labor and the New Politics of Workers' Rights. www.russellsage.org/publications...
A million thanks to the organizers and workers who generously shared their stories and insights with me, as well as to the many colleagues and students who helped along the way.