Eitan Hersh

@eitanhersh

Political scientist at Tufts. Elections, civic engagement, voting rights. Author of Politics is for Power

Brookline, MA
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Joined January 2010
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    14 Jan 2020

    My new book, Politics is for Power, is out today. Interest in politics is very high right now, but most people do a form of politics I call `political hobbyism'. In hobbyism, power is the topic of our intrigue but not the goal of our actions.

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  2. Jul 27

    Looking forward to reading this.

    📢🚨Happy to announce that our book is finally here! We examine what commonalities exist across successful movements organizing in Black/Brown communities. How did they organize people to build the power they need for the change they want? (1/6)
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  3. Jul 27

    The "I Think You Should Leave" lunch meeting is the best sketch since David Pumpkins.

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  4. Jul 26

    Want to ruin your afternoon like I just did? Re-read detailed explainer about electoral certification, published just before the chaos started. Foreshadowing that will make you nauseous!

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  5. Jul 26

    political hobbyism vs political power alert.

    Politics isn't sports! If you want to watch sports, watch sports!
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  6. Jul 25

    BREAKING: Terrible Company Already Ruining Most Aspects of Civil Society Will Try to Ruin Religious Communities Next *** "`Faith organizations and social media are a natural fit because fundamentally both are about connection,' Ms. Sandberg said."

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  7. Jul 23

    first tooth to come out on a friday. and i’m getting way too many theological questions above my paygrade about why exactly the tooth fairy doesn’t come on shabbat.

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  8. Jul 19

    what's the citation for telling R2 that OLS is fine for dichotomous dependent variables?

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  9. Jul 16

    It took me a month to complete it, but I just finished season 1 of survivor. No idea why Kelly voted off Rudy instead of Richard. Confusing choice.

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  10. Jul 15

    JP Licks, Legal Sea Foods, Capital Grille, Zaftigs

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  11. Jul 14

    I’m getting more tempted to write an op/ed on the downsides of transparency.

    The government works for the people—not the other way around. I fully support the effort to increase transparency in the statehouse and commend those who voted for it.
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  12. Jul 12

    This is tomorrow night. There won't be rain. There will be pizza.

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  13. Jul 12

    I come on Twitter and mostly just perceive a profound, widespread sadness about how hard it is to achieve one’s political aspirations.

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  14. Jul 7

    Another day of parenting behind me, another 30 band-aids used as the world's most expensive stickers.

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  15. Jul 7

    I've begun to contemplate whether I should contemplate offering an undergrad course on "Reimagining American conservatism."

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  16. Jul 6

    is there a great book (academic or non-academic) about contemporary california state politics - interest groups, business, tech, ballot initiatives, the whole thing. Would love recommendations.

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  17. Jul 2

    This piece by is great and covers some of my favorite topics: political hobbyism, ranked choice voting, and election consolidation! W quotes from me and

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  18. Jul 1

    I have unpopular thoughts on MULTIPLE topics today that I am not going to share.

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  19. Jun 30

    Who would win an award in politics for having the best intentions combined with the worst instincts?

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  20. Jun 30

    Yes, Laura, I recognize I shouldnt be tweeting about an election in a city I dont live in like an awful political hobbyist, but pobody's nerfect.

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  21. Jun 30

    I'll tell you what's great about living in an apartment without a backyard. I can't be a NIMBY.

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