political scientist, expertise in congressional politics, race and ethnic politics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Joined March 2014
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Michael Minta retweeted
Tonight on Almanac at 7 pm:
- Professor Emeritus Jane Kirtley and lawyer Shannon Prince discuss the latest legal fallout of Operation Metro Surge
- @PioneerPress reporter @FrederickMelo joins us with the latest on downtown St. Paul properties and the city’s budget outlook
- David Gillette deconstructs the dryer in his latest essay on failing appliances and crumbling civilizations
- @TaneDanger of @dangerboatpro and Kevin Lindsey of @humanities discuss bridging the political divide
- Get a preview of Summer of ’76, an upcoming Twin Cities PBS documentary about the bicentennial in Minnesota
- Dominic Papatola shares an essay on a string of bad luck Minnesotans may find relatable
- @birdchick returns with summer birding tips
- @mlahammer continues her Legislative Exchange series on solutions to political violence
- Our political panel — U of M’s @larryrjacobs, UMD’s Cindy Rugeley, and U of M’s @profminta — discusses the latest from D.C. and SCOTUS
Tune in on TPT 2 or stream live: TPT.org/almanac 📺
Michael Minta retweeted
The president released his proposed 2026 budget, which would cut domestic spending to its lowest level on record. Political Science @ProfKPearson and @profminta, @umnews, share their thoughts on the proposed budget and reflect on the second Trump administration at the 100-day mark.
Michael Minta retweeted
It’s been a busy first month of the second Trump administration, raising questions about its impact on the balance of power among the legislative, judicial and executive branches. Our panel of political science experts with @ProfDSchultz from @HamlineU, @profminta from @UMNews and Neil Kraus from @UWRiverFalls analyzed the developments so far and what they might mean moving forward.
Michael Minta retweeted
1. By the time I hit post, Georgia's #Election2024 will be one for the books. Here's what I'm looking for as returns come in. I'll try to come back to this tonight, but I have two more TV hits tonight and already know that I'll be working til 3 a.m. (a thread)
Michael Minta retweeted
As Election Day nears, a recent poll says 7% of voters in swing states remain persuadable. Political science professors @larryrjacobs and @profminta, @UMNews, explore how undecided voters could impact the race in these final days.
Michael Minta retweeted
Important commentary from scholars who study Black political behavior.
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Michael Minta retweeted
- Poli Sci Professor Panel: @ProfDSchultz, @profminta and Steve Schier, @CarletonCollege, on the first presidential debate
- And more!
Tune in or stream live.
tpt.org/almanac/
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- Dominic @Papatola contemplates success and failure
- A panel of Cindy Rugeley, Steve Schier, & @profminta discuss this week's headlines
Tune in or stream live. tpt.org/almanac
Michael Minta retweeted
In honor of her passing, we are ungating articles from "Hanna Pitkin's 'Concept of Representation' Revisited," a Critical Perspectives symposium published in @PoliticsGenderJ 8(4) in 2012.
All articles will be available🌟open access 🌟through June 2023⬇️ cambridge.org/core/journals/…
Michael Minta retweeted
"[RCV] is a promising and simple change we can make to counter our divisive politics, make our elections more inclusive, & strengthen our democracy, & with this year's legislation, MN can expand RCV & continue to lead the way." -@profminta in @fulcrum_us
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Michael Minta retweeted
A great piece by UMN Poli Sci prof @profminta on the simplicity of #RankedChoiceVoting and the power this reform to transform our politics for the better. #MoreCivil #MoreInclusive #MoreRepresentative💥
"[RCV] is a promising and simple change we can make to counter our divisive politics, make our elections more inclusive, & strengthen our democracy, & with this year's legislation, MN can expand RCV & continue to lead the way." -@profminta in @fulcrum_us
thefulcrum.us/leading-the-wa…
Michael Minta retweeted
UPDATE: Former Eden Prairie boys basketball players and their families angry about the coach's reinstatement sat in the bleachers at tonight’s home game against Prior Lake. One mother held a sign reading, “Do you inspire each? No.” startribune.com/eden-prairie…
Michael Minta retweeted
It's #HispanicHeritageMonth! Citizens & Scholars are celebrating the work of Hispanic scholars across our network and beyond. Dr. Danielle Clealand is one scholar broadening perspectives through her work. 🧵#latinx #HispanicHeritageMonth2022
Michael Minta retweeted
Thank you and @profminta at the Legislative Studies Section of @APSAtweets for providing this opportunity to honor the work of a wonderful scholar, mentor, and teacher. @W_inLS tinyurl.com/4pat9vfz
Michael Minta retweeted
Calling all Political Economists of Democratic Backsliding! @carloprato_ @ZhaotianL @edogrilloecon and I are organizing a workshop on March 4, 2023. Deadline for proposals: September 25, 2022. Please circulate widely the call below @FormalTheory @APSAPolEconomy
Michael Minta retweeted
Really pleased to receive Evelyn Simien's new edited volume in the mail. My chapter with Laurel Elder on Ilhan Omar included. Honored to have a chapter alongside Sharon Wright Austin, Evelyn,
@profminta, Chelsea Jones, Lauren E. Jones, and Crystal Robertson,@lorriefrasure!
Michael Minta retweeted
For the folks in the Legislative Studies Section of @APSAtweets @profminta, please share your thoughts about our late colleague @burdett_loomis for a tribute panel at @MPSAnet. See below
For @MPSAnet & fans of the late @burdett_loomis, @ProfStevenSmith, Larry Evans, Bruce Oppenheimer, Marjorie Hershey hosting tribute panel to Bird on April 7th at 3PM (CDT). Hope you can attend in person or virtually. If you can't be there & have thoughts to share, DM/email me.
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Scholars @AlvinBTilleryJr, @profminta @Jamil_Scott_ discuss the growing power of Black & Latino Congresspeople relative to the #BLMmovement & if Congress & more mainstream Black & Latino civil rights orgs are addressing the priorities of the BLM movement: ow.ly/eHvz50HcvKN
Michael Minta retweeted
Your first ever section 2AAAA volleyball champion is @ephs_volleyball, beating Chaska in straight sets through grit, resilience, and a few heaters from @kminta23. Cameron Berger, Lillian Ekness and Piper Lange also made big contributions. @MNVBCA #mshsl – at Eden Prairie, MN
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Presence of Black members of Congress on committees yields legislative hearings that focus on "racially salient" topics according to new research by @dr_fvnestor in @PGI_WPSA
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