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Elsa Chen

@echen408

Professor, criminologist, policy wonk. Mom and wife, avid cook and eater, fitness aspirant.

 Los Gatos, CA
Joined November 2010
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Please join the Presidential Panel: "Racial Justice Act" on Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am to 12:20pm to discuss the topics on the impacts of the California Racial Justice Act (RJA) and how it provides research opportunities. convention2.allacademic.com/… #ASCSanFran24 #ASCriminology
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Please join #ASCSanFran24 #ASCriminology Presidential Panel: "Racial Justice Act" on Thu, Nov 14, 11:00 to 12:20, to discuss the topics on the impacts of the California Racial Justice Act and how it provides research opportunities. convention2.allacademic.com/…… @plopezaguado
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Please join the Presidential Panel: "Racial Justice Act" on Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am to 12:20pm to discuss the topics on the impacts of the California Racial Justice Act (RJA) and how it provides research opportunities. convention2.allacademic.com/… #ASCSanFran24 #ASCriminology
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Election Day reminds me of why I’m not so comfortable calling my discipline “Political Science.” But I guess “Political not quite science but more than just vibes” doesn’t roll off the tongue as smoothly. Anyway, 🤞🏽
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Just Jack
@7Veritas415 Sep 2024
I've yet to see a simpler explanation for Project 2025. teapaw.org/naretevduorp/status/18…
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For those of you who missed the debate, a summary: 1️⃣ Kamala wants to do transgender surgeries on illegal immigrants in prison 2️⃣ They’re eating the dogs in Springfield 3️⃣ Trump has concepts of a plan 4️⃣ He’s a leader on fertilization 5️⃣ They both love fracking and guns.
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But seriously, as a political scientist: he didn’t say anything to win over anyone new, while she may have reassured undecided people and moderate Republicans. And younger folks, especially women (with a post-debate boost from Taylor Swift).
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RTs highly appreciated! @womenalsoknow @POCalsoknow @APSAtweets
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This would not have worked with a VP candidate named anything other than Walz 😂
PBS News (@NewsHour) profile picturePBS News
@NewsHour21 Aug 2024
WATCH: Rapper Lil Jon makes a surprise appearance during the delegate roll call for Georgia.
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This reminds me of Reagan’s “Morning in America” ad that I used to teach about in Intro to Poli Sci 20+ years ago
𝚂𝙾𝚄𝚃𝙷𝙿𝙰𝚆 𝙴𝚇𝙲𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻𝙸𝚂𝙼 (@SouthpawLeftist) profile picture𝚂𝙾𝚄𝚃𝙷𝙿𝙰𝚆 𝙴𝚇𝙲𝙴𝙿𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻𝙸𝚂𝙼@SouthpawLeftist20 Aug 2024
Call me what you want, but this Harris/Walz video totally owns. That Beyoncé song is amazing.
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Tim Walz’s brand is nontoxic, wholesome, authentically compassionate masculinity. He’s a kind, positive man, comfortable in his own skin, who makes people feel seen, safe, and cared for and uses his privilege to uplift others. America’s clearly hungry for that!
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Just Jack
@7Veritas46 Aug 2024
For those unfamiliar with Governor Walz, here’s a sampling.
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Thanks @levisu from @Calmatters for interviewing me for this article about re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. calmatters.org/economy/2024/… It’s important to support people so they can succeed and thrive. A narrow focus on recidivism is not accurate or helpful.
California to expand re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Here’s how they work

California to expand re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Here’s how they work

California touts transitional programs that aim to help individuals become self-sufficient after they leave prison.

calmatters.org
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Thanks ⁦@amandavhernan⁩ ⁦@stateline_news⁩ for interviewing me about our ⁦@theNASEM⁩ report on the Limits of Recidivism for this detailed and thorough article stateline.org/2023/12/11/how…
How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent reporting makes it hard to tell. • Stateline

How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent reporting makes it hard to tell. • Stateline

Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison. But recidivism rates across the country can vary...

stateline.org
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Just joined bluesky as elsachen. Look me up if you’re there… a bit lonely over there right now.
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Here’s a lil something I wrote. Kinda ironic they chose this picture to go with it though 🤔 sfchronicle.com/opinion/open…
Trump’s mug shot was undoubtedly entertaining. But here’s why it’s a problem

Trump’s mug shot was undoubtedly entertaining. But here’s why it’s a problem

This is a good time to remind everyone that in the vast majority of cases, publicizing...

sfchronicle.com
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Just joined Threads as ⁦@professor.echen - shall see how this goes…
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San Quentin prison: Newsom plan calls for rehab focus- CalMatters calmatters.org/justice/2023/…
Gavin Newsom moves to ‘transform’ San Quentin as California prison population shrinks

Gavin Newsom moves to ‘transform’ San Quentin as California prison population shrinks

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan for San Quentin calls for the California prison on San Francisco Bay to focus on inmate rehabilitation.

calmatters.org
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I liked the Bud Light commercial but it might have been a ripoff of this
Lenarr Young (@Lenarr_) profile pictureLenarr Young
@Lenarr_1 Aug 2020
When you get put on hold
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On a plane from a place that’s warm and sunny to somewhere that’s… not. Aggressively crude, loud, and obnoxious pair of dudes sitting near us. Flight attendants skillfully, graciously, politely, persistently persuaded them to STFU. It appears to have worked! Christmas miracle!
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If you’re on Post, feel free to connect with me there. I have not quite figured out how to find you yet. Post.news/elsachen
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Just found out you can find the people you follow on Post by searching in Twitter for “post.news filter:follows” 😊
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