Distinguished Professor of Democracy UofToronto. Fellow Royal Society; books: Revolution and Dictatorship; Pluralism by Default; Competitive Authoritarianism
Toronto, Canada
Joined February 2022
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How Republicans decided it's okay to hate South Asians theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1…
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"The United States descended into soft competitive authoritarianism during Donald Trump’s second presidency. Regime change occurred with striking speed. Immediately upon taking office in January 2025, Trump began to weaponize the state."
@levitsky2 @LucanWay
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This endless destruction is why Netanyahu does not allow journalists into Gaza. If he actually believed that Israeli had shown great restraint and that public perceptions were mistaken, we'd all be invited in with cameras. But Bibi doesn't want the devastation documented or the survivors interviewed.
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This is a big deal:
Russia is starting to lose ground in Ukraine
Our tracker suggests it has suffered its first sustained net loss since October 2023
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Reporter: What do you make of Republicans saying that Virginia—
AOC: Wah wah wah.
We have asked Republicans for 10 years to ban partisan gerrymandering. And for 10 years, Republicans have said no. Republicans have fought for partisan gerrymanders across the United States of America. And these are the rules that they have set.
And so if the Republican Party wanted to start this, they did this in North Carolina. They drew out three Democratic members of Congress in North Carolina. They did it in Texas.
What they’re just mad at is that they have been accustomed to a Democratic Party that rolls over, doesn’t fight, and takes everything sitting down. And what they’re mad at right now is that we are here in a new day. And we have been asking the Democratic Party to stand up and fight, and now they did—and now the Republican Party doesn’t like the fact that they are fighting against someone who actually will stand up for the American people.
So if Republicans decide that they would like to revisit a ban on partisan gerrymandering, I welcome them. We have the bill right here to end this all today. But they don’t want to, because they like pursuing and continuing to enact an unfair electoral landscape. And so we have an obligation to defend ourselves.
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Long unofficially banned from appearing on state TV, incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar appears on a channel to which he was previously not allowed only to announce an end of "North Korean" style Orban media monopoly.
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I was against this war against Iran.
Now that it’s happening, I hope it leads to democratic regime change.
I’m elated that Khamenei is gone.
But the arrest of Maduro has not produced democratic regime change yet.
The killing of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders did not end those terrorist groups.
We have long ways to go before Iranians are free and living under democracy.
Celebrate the end of Khamenei today.
Worry about what comes next tomorrow.
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I had a good and important meeting with Canada’s Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, @cafreeland.
Key topics: Ukraine’s reconstruction, support in ensuring our energy resilience and restoring infrastructure. We are counting on Canadian businesses' involvement and Canadian investment in major reconstruction initiatives.
I am grateful to Mark Carney, the people of Canada, and Ms. Freeland for Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine, including strengthening our air defense and contributions to the PURL initiative, which enables us to acquire weapons for our defense.
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For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi has served the American people and worked to make our country better. No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed – and I will always be grateful for her support of the Affordable Care Act. She made us proud to be Democrats, and will go down in history as one of the best speakers the House of Representatives has ever had. Nancy, thank you for your leadership and your friendship. Michelle and I wish you and Paul the best in this next chapter.
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How can anyone be OK with what Trump's ICE is doing?
ICE agents stormed the Oregon home of Maricruz Andres, without a clear judicial warrant, pointed rifles at her family without showing badges, and held minors at gunpoint, all while her baby cried inside. The people were legally present in the U.S.
No one should ever have rifles aimed at their children inside their own home
This isn’t “border security.” This is state-sanctioned terror inside an American neighborhood.
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There is a no greater patriotic, pro-American act than participating in a "no kings" demonstration.
Please read the Declaration of Independence.
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights.
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“One of the most depressing 35 mins of my life… the way we’ve decided to treat each other on these panels like we’re enemies…”
In which being on a panel (with Kari Lake) understandably bums out @Timodc, who says stop blaming entire groups for an individual’s deranged actions.
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canceling jimmy kimmel wasn't about an offensive line in a monologue...
but wielding state power to silence political opposition.
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“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.”
Thomas Jefferson, 1786.
