Archive - Unelected Representative

The End of American Dominance

This Is How We Will Lose.

Jul 1 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

May 2025

What Scientists Get Wrong About Congress

In policy conversations, relationships—over research—shape outcomes.

May 13 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

July 2024

Back to the Beginning

It's time to return to DC.

Jul 13, 2024 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

April 2024

Left out of the Room Where it Happens

Barriers to Serving in Senior Congressional Staff Roles May Limit “Representative” Science Policymaking

Apr 12, 2024 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

It’s been a few months since I posted here.

Apr 2, 2024 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

December 2023

April 2023

There and Back Again

While this substack has been quiet lately, I sure have a lot to say.

Apr 27, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

March 2023

There's More to Every Story

More people that is.

Mar 29, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

The Psychology of Name-Calling on the Campaign Trail

Why Donald Trump's snarky nicknames stick - and undermine his rivals.

Mar 21, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Morning On The Hill

A few hours as a legislative staffer.

Mar 13, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

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