teaching (comparative) politics (and sociology)

patydin : > Unhappily Ever After by Jeff Hong >  >  >  New York animation artist Jeff Hong has created less-than-rosy > portrayals of Disney characters as they might f...

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uppityfemale : > I say this every time I argue for raising the minimum wage. I never > hear anyone else say it and I’m glad I found this.  >  > If you build you...

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thesociologicalcinema : > The Middle Class Is Shrinking nearly Everywhere >  > Source: Washington Post 

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unboliviable : > Bolivia trip tips Good tips.

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I’m Miguel Centellas. I teach sociology and international studies at the University of Mississippi. Some posts are things I might use later for class assignments, exercises, or discussions—but mostly just reflect my broader interest in teaching comparative politics/sociology. You can see my articles and working papers here. I post book recommendations here.

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Did free college save this city?

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The crushing anxiety behind the media's fake news hysteria

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The extinction crisis is far worse than you think

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Who, Me? Biased? - Video Channel - NYTimes.com

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Meet The 80 People Who Are As Rich As Half The World

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the-movemnt : > These Muslim parents have heartbreaking advice for their kids to > remind them that even though the future is uncertain, they have a > place in it. (x ...

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Column: Most teens can't tell fake from real news

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Most people are bad at arguing. These 2 techniques will make you better. - Vox : Most people are bad at arguing. These 2 techniques will make you better. - Vox

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Bernie Sanders — and many Democrats — keep confusing identity politics with tokenism - Vox : Bernie Sanders — and many Democrats — keep confusing identity politics with tokenism - Vox

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Republicans can repeal Obamacare. They can’t repeal the logic of health insurance. - Vox : Republicans can repeal Obamacare. They can’t repeal the logic of health insurance. - Vox

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micdotcom : > FORMER US ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER SHUTS DOWN TRUMP FOR > THREATENING TO JAIL CLINTON >  >  > In a rare series of tweets, former United States Attorn...

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micdotcom : > WATCH: ‘SNL’S 2ND DEBATE SKETCH IS LESS A PARODY AND MORE JUST A > RECAP OF WHAT HAPPENED. > 

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npr : > The country is changing — it’s getting browner, as population > growth slows among whites. Non-whites now make up a majority of > kindergartners; by the nex...

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In 'Soy Yo' Video, Bomba Estéreo Pays Tribute To 'What's Inside Of You' : Might have to use this in class?

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the-movemnt : > THE VIDEO OF POLICE SHOOING TERENCE CRUTCHER MAY BE “THE WORST > WE’VE SEEN YET.” >  > Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, released video and audio clips M...

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