What does state #government actually look like in practice? Join my @tufts.edu students this Friday as they present insights from their internships across government offices, #advocacy organizations, and #lobbying firms: tinyurl.com/may1tufts #politicalscience #politics

Honored to welcome Orthodox Volunteer Corps to @tufts.edu. Facilitated a seminar—“Faith, Public Service, Politics”—on tensions between faith & power. As an educator, practitioner, & Orthodox Christian, I navigate & negotiate this daily. #faith #politics #publicservice #christianity #orthodoxchurch

Invoking Christ to glorify oneself, justify violence, or advance hate is a distortion of the Gospel and an act of blasphemy. President Trump’s repeated abuse of Christianity and his recent attacks on Pope Leo are unacceptable. My thoughts: substack.com/@smgebru/not...

Today is Palm Sunday for Orthodox Christians. At first glance, it looks like a familiar political moment: a charismatic public figure enters a city, greeted by a crowd, signaling what appears to be a claim to authority. But it is far more disruptive… open.substack.com/pub/smgebru/...

Matthew 25:34-46 NIV 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you…

June 28, 2021. Mekelle. A day when the sky held its breath. When hope marched through silence and sacrifice sang through the streets. To the women and men who gave it all for dignity and freedom: may your courage echo for generations. 📷: Finbarr O’Reilly

Teaching in prison is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Journey of humility, vulnerability, intellectual rigor, and deep love. Just wrapped up my summer term course—The Art of Good Trouble: Policy, Politics, and Advocacy—after 14 powerful class sessions over 7 weeks. Onward!

Honored to speak at UN Association of Greater Boston Summer Institute in Global Leadership. 45+ middle & high school students from New England & as far as Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Pakistan, & China are partaking in an immersive program on diplomacy, public speaking, civic engagement, & problem-solving.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani! 🇺🇸❤️✊🏾 At just 33 years old, this democratic socialist state legislator from New York has pulled off a political earthquake: winning the primary election for Mayor of New York City. His campaign was bold, his policies visionary, and his integrity unwavering.

🎓🐘🎉 A special message from Alula, my puppy and your favorite @tufts.edu pawfessor: PAW-BOOYAH to the Class of 2025! You hoomans did it! Now hurry up and leave Tufts so I can reclaim my giant zoomies park. I got squirrels to chase and you got naps to take! Go Jumbos! #classof2025

Honored to welcome 2 of Tigray, Ethiopia’s most impactful humanitarians, Rita Kahsay of @irobanina.bsky.social & Dr. Dawit Kassa of EASE (Extending Access & Systems Enhancement), to Massachusetts! Their commitment to rebuilding our native war-torn Tigray is matched only by their impatient optimism.

Meet my student Nathan Miksch, the first formerly incarcerated student to start his bachelor’s degree in prison & finish it at @tufts.edu. Nathan was in one of my courses this spring & truly shined—he earned an A & brought such incredible energy & optimism to our class. now.tufts.edu/2025/05/15/a...

These are the people who make our laws… www.livenowfox.com/news/lawmake...

We’re proud to co-sponsor Meet the Media 2025, a premier event hosted by @statehousenews.com & @massterlist.bsky.social convening 300+ people to explore the evolving Massachusetts media landscape. 📅 June 5 🕗 8:00-10:30AM 📍 10 Winter Place, Boston 02108 📩 events.humanitix.com/meet-the-med... #mapoli

Overjoyed & honored to be back teaching in prison. This summer, I’m working with a dynamic cohort of 19 students at MCI-Shirley in Massachusetts. Grateful to Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) for making this transformative work possible. Learn more & support: www.tupit.org

Watched this evening’s powerful presser welcoming Rümeysa Öztürk at Boston Logan Airport. Congrats to Rümeysa & her legal team, including Mahsa Khanbabai & @aclum.bsky.social (led by exec dir Carol Rose & legal dir Jessie Rossman). Ultimately, legal arguments prevailed in her release. #mapoli

Significant development in Rumeysa Ozturk’s case! A federal judge has ordered the Tufts University student’s immediate release. Thanks to the brilliant legal team, including my colleagues at @aclum.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/u...

Congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. An American & Augustinian, he begins his role with a call for social justice, bridge building, & peace. As an Orthodox Christian, I pray he advances Pope Francis’ legacy of ecumenicalism, humility, & joy.

Rümeysa Öztürk is an accomplished scholar, valued community member, & my constituent who is now Trump's political prisoner. I spoke with @slate.com to discuss my meeting with her, Republicans' attacks on Medicaid, and how we're fighting back against their callous agenda. slate.com/podcasts/wha...

Molly McGovern lived joyfully & purposefully. Though her 23 years were too short & marked by cancer, she never let it define her. Today’s funeral was a moving celebration of her life, as shown by all who gathered. My condolences to @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Lisa, & their son Patrick. #mapoli

Harvard University strategically utilizes a cadre of conservative lawyers to counteract policies from the Trump Administration. It makes total sense. Others should look into this approach. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...

This is the child who is apparently running our country. This is an official government social media post from the White House.

Pope Francis demanded peace & aid to my native Tigray when no religious leader in Ethiopia would say its name. Worked for peace in South Sudan, Congo, Ukraine, etc. Called Gaza’s Catholics daily. Reminded us of our duty to each other regardless of identity & faith. Rest in power.

Massachusetts leaders @markey.senate.gov, @pressley.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social visited Rümeysa Öztürk in detention. What they saw was denial of medical care and unsafe conditions - Rümeysa's detention is cruel and unconstitutional, and she must come home. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...

Today — Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day & Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) — we should honor the victims of two of the last century’s darkest atrocities. It’s imperative that we learn from history, confront hate, end & prevent atrocities, & hold perpetrators accountable.

This is how democracies crumble—when politicians defy the rule of law and dismantle judicial independence. The Trump Administration’s actions against Rümeysa Öztürk are not just cruel—they are unconstitutional. wcvb.com/article/rumy...

Heartbroken for @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Lisa, and Patrick on the devastating loss of their beloved daughter, Molly. Just 23 years old, her passing is an unimaginable tragedy. Sending love, strength, and deepest condolences to the entire McGovern family. #mapoli www.telegram.com/story/news/2...

Roman Catholic Pope Francis knew that to follow Christ is to love all. He radiated joy, humility, and compassion—centering the marginalized, praying for peace, and advancing unity. As an Orthodox Christian, I honor his impact and service. May he rest in power and eternal grace.

There’s nothing Christ-like in this message, this man, or his presidency. May we reject hatred disguised as faith. Wishing a blessed Easter to all—especially the suffering, the marginalized, and even those with whom we profoundly disagree.

Something I am trying to unlearn: Saying American when what I really mean is the U.S. This is particularly important when I talk about gun violence. Gun violence isn’t a uniquely American issue, it’s a uniquely U.S. issue. And the guns that you find in the rest of the Americas? U.S. guns. #MomSky

🗞️ @dylanrossiter.bsky.social Niko Emack @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social joined us at Tufts for a thoughtful conversation on the constantly evolving relationship between media & politics & the lessons we can draw for civic participation, public trust, & journalism #democracy #mapoli

If there’s any doubt of Trump’s contempt for anything involving the teaching of African American history or American history for that matter, Defunding the Whitney Plantation Museum is it. www.wwno.org/politics/202...

Congrats & deep thanks to Van Hollen for his persistence in securing access to his constituent, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was unlawfully deported to El Salvador by Trump. His deportation & Trump’s disregard for the judiciary should alarm all—citizens & noncitizens alike.

🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦 Honored to welcome to my Tufts University U.S. state government class Ms. Bárbara del Castillo, Consul for Economic, Innovation, & Cultural Affairs at Consulate General of Mexico in Boston, & His Excellency Bob Rae, Permanent Representative of @canadaun.bsky.social & former Premier of Ontario.

Congratulations to Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede on his appointment as President of the #Tigray Interim Regional Administration. His leadership comes at a critical time, as Tigray—& #Ethiopia more broadly—continues to face profound & urgent challenges. addisstandard.com/lt-gen-tades...

Countries led by insecure tyrants do this. www.fox5dc.com/news/trump-r...

THIS WEDNESDAY: Join us at Tufts University for an engaging conversation on the evolving relationship between media and politics in the digital age. RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/april9tufts #mapoli #media #politics #news @dylanrossiter.bsky.social @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social

Stop saying we’re living in “unprecedented times.” Open a history book. Talk to an elder who’s lived through some stuff. Society has been here before—and we’ve pushed through. These times are extraordinary, yes, but not new. We have the tools to overcome this. Let’s use them.

Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's actions targeting law firms and universities Thursday, encouraging them to fight back.

BIG NEWS: Federal Judge Denise Casper has DENIED the government’s attempt to dismiss Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk’s complaint or move her case to Louisiana—and GRANTED her motion to keep the case in Vermont. www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-d...

My friend Alan Solomont — fmr U.S. Amb, Tufts Tisch College fmr dean, @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social fmr chair — nailed it: “What happened to Rumeysa Ozturk, and many other international students, will not make Jewish students safer, nor is it fighting antisemitism.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/01/o...

Yes, Democratic-aligned billionaires also donated in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. But it’s very different. For starters, Elon Musk spent more than any of them combined.

Democratic candidate Susan Crawford just destroyed Elon Musk. He lit $25 million on fire trying to buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. This apartheid heir thinks he can treat our democracy like one of his vanity projects. Money can’t outvote people power. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/u...

‼️ @booker.senate.gov has taken to the floor of the U.S. Senate in a marathon speech — he has been speaking nonstop for over 14 hours and counting, highlighting all of the dangers that Donald Trump and Elon Musk pose to our democracy and freedom. #goodtrouble #resist www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...

This is thuggery. Trump’s ICE isn’t just ignoring the law — it’s attacking the foundations of our justice system. Ripping someone out of court in the middle of their trial is an assault on due process. www.boston25news.com/news/local/e...

To the people at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP): thank you. Your work matters more than ever.

I am a proud @aclum.bsky.social board member. Here is how we are responding to the unlawful arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk, a fellow member of our Tufts University community: www.aclum.org/en/press-rel...

The Trump Administration’s assault on academia, facts, free speech, the rule of law, and science was clearly outlined in Donald Trump’s speeches, proposals, and documents like Project 2025 and other right-wing policy blueprints. None of this should come as a surprise.

Reckless and incompetent. Such actions are a breach of intelligence, protocol, and national security. This is what you get in a government bought and paid for by Elon Musk. nyti.ms/4iuXKNj