Steven Nuss 🇨🇦
@stevennuss.bsky.social
PhD student at SFU, studying Canadian/comparative political behaviour, political psychology, and methods | Views are my own | Country music lover | Dog dad | He/Him | YYC/YVR.
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Opinion: Set the expectations for your friends and family to show up and vote to remain
By speaking up and setting a norm as Canadians, we have the power to be persuasive.
calgaryherald.com
Yesterday's news: My thoughts in the @calgaryherald.com about how Canadians should use social norms among our friends/family to encourage turnout to vote to remain (and no to the nine): ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
@markusoff.bsky.social does excellent reporting, tracing a point we make briefly in passing as part of our latest research. Separatists organizers and activists mobilize due to COVID, and now are trying to expand the movement and get Albertans who are alienated to join their cause. 🧵
I was asked to explain how this whole Alberta separatist saga began.
So I had to start in 2020 with COVID: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
So I had to start in 2020 with COVID: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement | CBC News
They fought vaccines and public health restrictions. Over time, their push for freedom shifted to independence.
www.cbc.ca
October 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
@markusoff.bsky.social does excellent reporting, tracing a point we make briefly in passing as part of our latest research. Separatists organizers and activists mobilize due to COVID, and now are trying to expand the movement and get Albertans who are alienated to join their cause. 🧵
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We've probably learned more about American politics from the ANES than any other single data source. The same is true for the GSS and sociology. Both of these are gone if Congress acquiesces to these NSF cuts.
NEW: In March the White House released an FY27 budget request that zeroed out the National Science Foundation's directorate of Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE). For months it was unclear what would happen. Now, with FY26 over, the damage to SBE is coming to light.
My reporting:
My reporting:
‘Complete devastation’: How NSF gutted its social sciences research
Agency body that funds sociology, linguistics, and archaeology studies in U.S. gave 90% fewer new grants this year
www.science.org
October 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We've probably learned more about American politics from the ANES than any other single data source. The same is true for the GSS and sociology. Both of these are gone if Congress acquiesces to these NSF cuts.
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Elon also retweeted Ezra Levant this morning. Feels significant.
October 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Elon also retweeted Ezra Levant this morning. Feels significant.
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I think this story is less about any failure of the Carney government's "buy Canadian" policy and more about the interesting questions raised by any attempt to reorient government procurement away from the United States.
PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
www.thestar.com
October 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I think this story is less about any failure of the Carney government's "buy Canadian" policy and more about the interesting questions raised by any attempt to reorient government procurement away from the United States.
It was a pleasure joining @ctheriault.bsky.social this afternoon to chat about the Trump effect on Alberta separatism. Check out our conversation: ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli
Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too
The Courtney Theriault Show · Episode
open.spotify.com
October 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM
It was a pleasure joining @ctheriault.bsky.social this afternoon to chat about the Trump effect on Alberta separatism. Check out our conversation: ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli
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Quebec - Independence Polling:
🔴 Remain: 68%
🔵 Independence: 32%
Research Co. / Oct 5, 2026
🔴 Remain: 68%
🔵 Independence: 32%
Research Co. / Oct 5, 2026
October 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Quebec - Independence Polling:
🔴 Remain: 68%
🔵 Independence: 32%
Research Co. / Oct 5, 2026
🔴 Remain: 68%
🔵 Independence: 32%
Research Co. / Oct 5, 2026
ICYMI: @carrietait.bsky.social & team again confirm separatist organizers met with U.S. officials.
Yet they distance themselves from Trump himself.
Why? Trump isn’t popular in Alberta, Albertans know that, and connecting Trump to the separatist movement reduces intentions to vote for separatism. ⤵️
Yet they distance themselves from Trump himself.
Why? Trump isn’t popular in Alberta, Albertans know that, and connecting Trump to the separatist movement reduces intentions to vote for separatism. ⤵️
October 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
ICYMI: @carrietait.bsky.social & team again confirm separatist organizers met with U.S. officials.
Yet they distance themselves from Trump himself.
Why? Trump isn’t popular in Alberta, Albertans know that, and connecting Trump to the separatist movement reduces intentions to vote for separatism. ⤵️
Yet they distance themselves from Trump himself.
Why? Trump isn’t popular in Alberta, Albertans know that, and connecting Trump to the separatist movement reduces intentions to vote for separatism. ⤵️
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Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too
Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too
Some separatist organizers in Alberta have distanced themselves from Donald Trump as the independence referendum approaches. Our research explains why.
theconversation.com
October 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too
NEW: Trump isn’t popular in Alberta, Albertans know that, and connecting Trump to the separatist movement reduces intentions to vote for separatism.
Call it the “Trump Effect” on Alberta separatism.
Read more on our new research in @ca.theconversation.com: ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli
Call it the “Trump Effect” on Alberta separatism.
Read more on our new research in @ca.theconversation.com: ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli
Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too
Some separatist organizers in Alberta have distanced themselves from Donald Trump as the independence referendum approaches. Our research explains why.
theconversation.com
October 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
NEW: Trump isn’t popular in Alberta, Albertans know that, and connecting Trump to the separatist movement reduces intentions to vote for separatism.
Call it the “Trump Effect” on Alberta separatism.
Read more on our new research in @ca.theconversation.com: ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli
Call it the “Trump Effect” on Alberta separatism.
Read more on our new research in @ca.theconversation.com: ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli
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Opinion: Set the expectations for your friends and family to show up and vote to remain calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
October 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Opinion: Set the expectations for your friends and family to show up and vote to remain calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Yesterday's news: My thoughts in the @calgaryherald.com about how Canadians should use social norms among our friends/family to encourage turnout to vote to remain (and no to the nine): ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Set the expectations for your friends and family to show up and vote to remain
By speaking up and setting a norm as Canadians, we have the power to be persuasive.
calgaryherald.com
October 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Yesterday's news: My thoughts in the @calgaryherald.com about how Canadians should use social norms among our friends/family to encourage turnout to vote to remain (and no to the nine): ⤵️ #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Howdy! Alberta separatists + American Republicans. Read all about it. -->
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By Nathan VanderKlippe, Grant Robertson, and friend.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By Nathan VanderKlippe, Grant Robertson, and friend.
The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Howdy! Alberta separatists + American Republicans. Read all about it. -->
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By Nathan VanderKlippe, Grant Robertson, and friend.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By Nathan VanderKlippe, Grant Robertson, and friend.
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Albertans with Canadian flags attached to their car in 2026 and Albertans with Canadian flags attached to their car in 2021 are completely non-overlapping groups.
September 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Albertans with Canadian flags attached to their car in 2026 and Albertans with Canadian flags attached to their car in 2021 are completely non-overlapping groups.
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🚨 SNAP ELECTION OFFICIALLY CALLED FOR OCTOBER 24 🚨
Conservatives and CentreBC will be holding a joint press conference soon
Other further right members of the Conservative caucus have been told they won’t be able to run with them.
THE POLITICS ARE POLITICKING MORE THAN THEY’VE EVER POLITICKED
Conservatives and CentreBC will be holding a joint press conference soon
Other further right members of the Conservative caucus have been told they won’t be able to run with them.
THE POLITICS ARE POLITICKING MORE THAN THEY’VE EVER POLITICKED
September 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
🚨 SNAP ELECTION OFFICIALLY CALLED FOR OCTOBER 24 🚨
Conservatives and CentreBC will be holding a joint press conference soon
Other further right members of the Conservative caucus have been told they won’t be able to run with them.
THE POLITICS ARE POLITICKING MORE THAN THEY’VE EVER POLITICKED
Conservatives and CentreBC will be holding a joint press conference soon
Other further right members of the Conservative caucus have been told they won’t be able to run with them.
THE POLITICS ARE POLITICKING MORE THAN THEY’VE EVER POLITICKED
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An hour of me talking about polling data on separation sentiment with CBC Alberta at Noon host Andrew Brown, trimmed down to 3 minutes:
September 18, 2026 at 8:59 PM
An hour of me talking about polling data on separation sentiment with CBC Alberta at Noon host Andrew Brown, trimmed down to 3 minutes:
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This is informative and useful.
Opinion: If Canada joins the European Union show, it will only be from the upper balcony
It might be disappointing to some Canadians – or maybe a relief – but ‘associate membership’ to the EU doesn’t look like it would change much of anything
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:39 PM
This is informative and useful.
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Here’s the political backdrop to Alberta’s independence referendum:
54% say Alberta is on the wrong track.
48% say the same about Canada.
Albertans are actually more positive about the direction of Canada than their own province.
abacusdata.ca/alberta-at-...
54% say Alberta is on the wrong track.
48% say the same about Canada.
Albertans are actually more positive about the direction of Canada than their own province.
abacusdata.ca/alberta-at-...
September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Here’s the political backdrop to Alberta’s independence referendum:
54% say Alberta is on the wrong track.
48% say the same about Canada.
Albertans are actually more positive about the direction of Canada than their own province.
abacusdata.ca/alberta-at-...
54% say Alberta is on the wrong track.
48% say the same about Canada.
Albertans are actually more positive about the direction of Canada than their own province.
abacusdata.ca/alberta-at-...
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Alberta has a consequential referendum coming up in October. We hope to contribute to the public conversation by mapping the social media landscape before the vote. With no party or elected politician campaigning on separation, who are the voices driving the online conversation?
Alberta is heading into a high-stakes referendum on Oct. 19 in a rapidly changing information environment. With more people getting their news from political influencers and AI search results, our latest report examines how the conversation is unfolding online. 🧵
September 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Alberta has a consequential referendum coming up in October. We hope to contribute to the public conversation by mapping the social media landscape before the vote. With no party or elected politician campaigning on separation, who are the voices driving the online conversation?
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Our latest Common Ground study finds support for separatism in Alberta remains low despite increased interest. Support for the government's other nine questions is less solid than polls suggest.
Learn more: cground.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social
Learn more: cground.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social
Alberta Separatism is Louder than it is Popular
New report gauges public opinion heading into the October referendum
cground.substack.com
September 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Our latest Common Ground study finds support for separatism in Alberta remains low despite increased interest. Support for the government's other nine questions is less solid than polls suggest.
Learn more: cground.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social
Learn more: cground.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social
Lots can be said by folks who study British parties and the far right, but I'll add: the breakdown of norms and social expectations among (at least these) political elites re: ethical behaviour is really plain to see. (And, a really well-produced piece of journalism!)
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
channel4news.substack.com
September 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Lots can be said by folks who study British parties and the far right, but I'll add: the breakdown of norms and social expectations among (at least these) political elites re: ethical behaviour is really plain to see. (And, a really well-produced piece of journalism!)
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Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
channel4news.substack.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
What sort of leader (political or otherwise) mocks children? Reprehensible.
This is a picture of two women from the Vernon Cadet Training Centre, which holds summer programming for 12-18 year olds to develop skills on the way to adulthood. Unlike Secretary Hegseth, they do not deserve contempt or ridicule.
September 1, 2026 at 3:14 AM
What sort of leader (political or otherwise) mocks children? Reprehensible.
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Rep. Andy Harris: "The fact of the matter is Alberta is talking about seceding from Canada. We should make it the 51st state. Tremendous oil reserves there."
August 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Rep. Andy Harris: "The fact of the matter is Alberta is talking about seceding from Canada. We should make it the 51st state. Tremendous oil reserves there."
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Lutnick accuses Mark Carney of "manufacturing" a controversy over trade so Alberta doesn't secede from Canada
August 27, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Lutnick accuses Mark Carney of "manufacturing" a controversy over trade so Alberta doesn't secede from Canada