Bruce Larson
@brucelarson.bsky.social
Political Science Prof., Gettysburg College
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We're hiring a tenure-track Americanist at Bucknell, in a new line focused on parties, groups, and/or communications/media. Please share with folks who might be interested, and I'm happy to answer questions or talk in person at APSA!
Tenure Track Position in American Politics
Position Title: Tenure Track Position in American Politics Position Type: Full time Location: Bucknell University Categories: Faculty Exempt Job Summary: Job Duties: Bucknell University’s Department o...
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August 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
We're hiring a tenure-track Americanist at Bucknell, in a new line focused on parties, groups, and/or communications/media. Please share with folks who might be interested, and I'm happy to answer questions or talk in person at APSA!
I save way too much stuff
August 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I save way too much stuff
The WSJ politics newsletter refers to House Speaker Mike Johnson as “the calm conductor of a runaway train.”
July 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The WSJ politics newsletter refers to House Speaker Mike Johnson as “the calm conductor of a runaway train.”
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This is my lane. I went through the 194 Trump v Barbara opinion from yesterday section by section, noting what they got right about US migration and citizenship history, and what the dissents get wrong.
Please share if you think it is helpful to others.
Please share if you think it is helpful to others.
I Read Trump v Barbara So You Don’t Have To — Anna O. Law
As someone who took 16 years to research and write a new book, Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship , a policy and legal history, I paid keen attention to the oral arguments (April 1) ...
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July 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
This is my lane. I went through the 194 Trump v Barbara opinion from yesterday section by section, noting what they got right about US migration and citizenship history, and what the dissents get wrong.
Please share if you think it is helpful to others.
Please share if you think it is helpful to others.
A photo of my dog Eloise when I was discussing the Court’s ruling in NRSC v. FEC with someone. Not everyone is excited by campaign finance cases, I guess.
July 2, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A photo of my dog Eloise when I was discussing the Court’s ruling in NRSC v. FEC with someone. Not everyone is excited by campaign finance cases, I guess.
The birthright citizenship case should have been 9-0.
June 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The birthright citizenship case should have been 9-0.
With parties no longer limited in making coordinated expenditures, it may be that safe House incumbents will face even more pressure to transfer money to the party congressional campaign committees.
June 30, 2026 at 4:49 PM
With parties no longer limited in making coordinated expenditures, it may be that safe House incumbents will face even more pressure to transfer money to the party congressional campaign committees.
In NRSC v. FEC, I feel like there is a non-zero chance the Court will invalidate not only party coordinated spending limits but also limits on contributions TO the parties.
Per McCutcheon, conservatives on the Court see quid pro quo corruption as less of a concern when money flows through parties.
Per McCutcheon, conservatives on the Court see quid pro quo corruption as less of a concern when money flows through parties.
June 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
In NRSC v. FEC, I feel like there is a non-zero chance the Court will invalidate not only party coordinated spending limits but also limits on contributions TO the parties.
Per McCutcheon, conservatives on the Court see quid pro quo corruption as less of a concern when money flows through parties.
Per McCutcheon, conservatives on the Court see quid pro quo corruption as less of a concern when money flows through parties.
Big if lopsided self-funding in the Dem primary in my MD-06 district. David Trone has loaned his campaign $25 million in the contest, while incumbent April McClain Delaney has loaned her campaign $7.4 million.
June 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Big if lopsided self-funding in the Dem primary in my MD-06 district. David Trone has loaned his campaign $25 million in the contest, while incumbent April McClain Delaney has loaned her campaign $7.4 million.
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Pretty fun that Springsteen managed to organize an America 250 concert line up that people actually want to see.
Springsteen Center to launch with America 250 concerts
The Bruce Springsteen Center at Monmouth will host a 2-night America 250 concert featuring Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and other artists.
njbiz.com
May 30, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Pretty fun that Springsteen managed to organize an America 250 concert line up that people actually want to see.
Long time Knicks fan but love Wemby and like the Spurs. Damn.
May 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Long time Knicks fan but love Wemby and like the Spurs. Damn.
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My colleague @mattngreen.bsky.social has made a terrific accounting of various democratic reform proposals floating about. This is a terrific roundabout and a good resource for much needed conversations.
There's been lots of proposals offered lately to restore some balance between the branches. For those trying to keep track, @mattngreen.bsky.social has a running list. open.substack.com/pub/misofact...
Restoring Balance to our Constitutional System
A running list of reforms.
open.substack.com
May 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM
My colleague @mattngreen.bsky.social has made a terrific accounting of various democratic reform proposals floating about. This is a terrific roundabout and a good resource for much needed conversations.
Currently worried Trump will throw Taiwan under the bus if Xi agrees to rename it Trumpwan.
May 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Currently worried Trump will throw Taiwan under the bus if Xi agrees to rename it Trumpwan.
I found a set of SPSS 13.0 CDs in my office. The discs make good coasters!
May 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I found a set of SPSS 13.0 CDs in my office. The discs make good coasters!
Wait. The UK has a National Statistician Position?
Good data is essential for policy. Today it’s been a year since we had a permanent National Statistician. No news on what is happening with the current recruitment which began Oct 2025.
This is an under the bonnet issue that points to state failure 🧵
uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/stateme...
This is an under the bonnet issue that points to state failure 🧵
uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/stateme...
Statement: Sir Ian Diamond steps down as National Statistician
Today the UK Statistics Authority has announced the resignation of Sir Ian Diamond as the UK’s National Statistician.
Since joining the organisation more than five and a half years ago, Sir Ian has l...
uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk
May 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Wait. The UK has a National Statistician Position?
If the Court invalidates limits on party coordinated expenditures, it won’t alter the party fundraising side. So expect the Hill committees to ratchet up pressure on incumbents for funds, since incumbents can give unlimited sums to the national party committees from their campaign committees.
May 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
If the Court invalidates limits on party coordinated expenditures, it won’t alter the party fundraising side. So expect the Hill committees to ratchet up pressure on incumbents for funds, since incumbents can give unlimited sums to the national party committees from their campaign committees.
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The first, and necessary step, is absolutely overwhelming, devastating turnout.
May 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The first, and necessary step, is absolutely overwhelming, devastating turnout.
I never thought I’d be thankful for Moodle.
Canvas Online Learning Platform Disabled After Breach by Hackers
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I never thought I’d be thankful for Moodle.
SCOTUS in City of Mobile v. Bolden (1980): plaintiffs gotta show discriminatory intent.
Congress in the 1982 VRA Reauthorization: discriminatory effects are sufficient.
Justice Alito in Louisiana v. Callais: f**k Congress.
Congress in the 1982 VRA Reauthorization: discriminatory effects are sufficient.
Justice Alito in Louisiana v. Callais: f**k Congress.
May 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
SCOTUS in City of Mobile v. Bolden (1980): plaintiffs gotta show discriminatory intent.
Congress in the 1982 VRA Reauthorization: discriminatory effects are sufficient.
Justice Alito in Louisiana v. Callais: f**k Congress.
Congress in the 1982 VRA Reauthorization: discriminatory effects are sufficient.
Justice Alito in Louisiana v. Callais: f**k Congress.
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My New One at Slate: Justice Alito is a Coward (and Possibly a Liar) slate.com/news-and-pol...
April 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
My New One at Slate: Justice Alito is a Coward (and Possibly a Liar) slate.com/news-and-pol...
This is so worth reading. We’ve normalized billionaires bankrolling so-called independent spending campaigns, and we wonder why the government isn’t responsive to ordinary people.
This is a @rfunkfordham.bsky.social figure 🔥
Full article here rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
Full article here rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
May 3, 2026 at 11:28 PM
This is so worth reading. We’ve normalized billionaires bankrolling so-called independent spending campaigns, and we wonder why the government isn’t responsive to ordinary people.