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philippeabujuja.bsky.social
Polski polsci?
October 31, 2026 at 9:02 AM
jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social
My other morning thought is that we (lawyers/polsci people) have spent so much time analysing how bad guys do bad things to achieve bad goals that we are ill-prepared for what happens when good guys do bad things to achieve good goals.
October 31, 2026 at 9:01 AM
maoltuile.bsky.social
In a local context, see the Irish Times (a really interesting PolSci statistical study out there in plain sight on IT editorial campaigns)
paulwaldman.bsky.social Paul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · 3d
Jamo's point about the bylines is the critical indicator here. When the Times decides they really want to juice a story, they assign multiple reporters to it - in this case, NINE - which produces a torrent of articles, which then convinces everyone else in the media that this is a Really Big Deal
jamisonfoser.bsky.social Jamison Foser @jamisonfoser.bsky.social · 3d
I wrote about the New York Times’ multimedia full-court press on the dumb Alaska story — a dozen print, video, audio, and newsletter reports at last count — and the news media’s responsibility to cover things in proportion to their importance.

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November 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM
keithng.bsky.social
everyone wants to be a 5D chess polsci grandmaster, nobody wants to be a "coordination is hard" polsci slugger
jenster.bsky.social Jenny Nicholls @jenster.bsky.social · 2d
#nzpol Waiheke ferry:
White chinos: “Luxon’s an idiot saying he won’t go TOP (sic).”
Well-groomed lady: “He’ll be made to, won’t he?”
WC: “Unless there’s an OVERHANG then they won’t need TOP. Vote for the Nat candidate, party vote Act or NZF”
WGEL, weakly: “I thought it was the other way around?”
November 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM
kai-arzheimer.com
Today's a good day for reposting everyone's favourite #PolSci meme
Two-panel meme: top shows four koalas huddled together on grass with yellow text "KOALITION"; bottom shows an opossum on a branch with several babies clinging to its back, labelled "OPOSSITION".
October 28, 2026 at 7:50 AM
polstudies.bsky.social
When should immigrants gain voting rights? @alyssamtaylor.bsky.social & Mia K. Gandenberger examine how integration and psychological predispositions shape support for immigrant enfranchisement. Read more: buff.ly/vJc4tmH

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November 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
abolisyonista.bsky.social
I now doubt the Philippine PolSci perspective that sees the Philippine state as “fragmented” with differing and contradictory priorities. Like it's literally a TV trope where different US federal agencies compete for jurisdiction. Fragmentation seems the norm in all states.
October 30, 2026 at 6:19 AM
mariosrichards.bsky.social
Even in the early 2020s very on-the-ball serious polsci academics would break up an otherwise quite unappealing book with a final chapter "hey, maybe reducing inequality will Make It Go Away perhaps? We ... don't know for sure it won't? And if you tried and it didn't work ... not the worst outcome".
November 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
cjterry.bsky.social
It's a common Polsci finding that people's happiness with constitutional structures heavily correlates to whether their favoured party is in party or not 👍
November 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
polstudies.bsky.social
Do early elections give governments a financial campaign advantage? Lasse Aaskoven examines UK candidate spending, arguing governing parties outspend rivals in snap elections because they can better prepare. Read more: buff.ly/JcS8lFC

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October 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
polstudies.bsky.social
Is the ‘directional’ measure of negative campaigning really unreliable? @alessandronai.bsky.social, @maierjuergen.bsky.social & Michaela Maier examine evidence from nine studies, arguing the measure is reliable & robust. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/J5a2mQg

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October 30, 2026 at 12:02 PM
dimsie.bsky.social
Some Aussie academics muttering On Here about how Ardern isn't qualified to be a polsci lecturer and um

Have you met this giant nerd of a woman? Of all the people you could parachute in to do academic lecturing she is probably the MOST qualified-unqualified person in existence
October 27, 2026 at 3:44 AM
polstudies.bsky.social
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They are all #openaccess at the moment.

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October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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November 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
bschlipphak.bsky.social
Very warm congrats to @olivertreib.bsky.social, the first #PolSci dean of @uni-muenster.de's FB 06 since at least most of us can remember!

And as Oliver and all of the vice-deans are fantastic colleagues (and, ofc, as he is my boss now), despite his post, I will refrain from making
October 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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November 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
📚New #OpenAccess article in @polstudies.bsky.social
'Do political symbols drive polarization more than the policies themselves?'
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polstudies.bsky.social Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 10d
Do political symbols drive polarization more than the policies themselves? Beth A. Simmons & Lauren E. Pinson find border-wall salience boosts Republicans’ nationalism and ingroup feelings & reduce warmth toward Democrats. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/QRw4H9Z

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October 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM
mariosrichards.bsky.social
Yeah, that basically summarises a couple of decades of polsci research.

The closest you can get to making this stand up is "anything that hurts Centre Right (and to a lesser extent Centre Left) parties helps the Radical Right" and that can obviously overlap with local economics.
November 2, 2026 at 10:40 PM
polstudies.bsky.social
Can mini-publics build democratic confidence? @fredpf.bsky.social, Tim M. Daw & Vera Telemo find they boost confidence in participants’ and peers’ abilities, depending on design and context. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/igk5Hdk

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Abstract Research on the participation effects of deliberative mini-publics has often focused on political opinions and knowledge, but less is known about the effects on confidence in deliberation and political talk. Given widespread concerns about eroding tolerance and trust in democracy, deliberation should ideally contribute to citizens’ ability to engage in political talk, as well as the confidence that such talk is possible and worthwhile. Following Dahl’s strong principle of equality, we argue that it is important that citizens believe that other people are capable of contributing. Thus, this study asks whether participation in mini-publics fosters confidence in political talk, measured by internal political efficacy, confidence in others’ democratic abilities and tolerance for opposing views. Using before–after surveys from three Swedish mini-publics in 2024, we find significant increases in participants’ confidence in their own abilities and those of co-participants, despite high baseline values. Effects on perceptions of people in general and tolerance for disagreement were mixed. When comparing cases, we find stronger effects when participants had more deliberation time and when the issue of the assembly was more politicised. The findings suggest that mini-publics can enhance confidence in political talk, depending on their design, duration and context.
October 31, 2026 at 11:23 PM
sageanastasi.bsky.social
I am still fascinated by that time (I want to say during lockdown?) that she got on Facebook Live in a cosy jersey and showed everyone the big stack of papers she was about to read that night. Incredible polsci right there
October 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM
karpen.fi
Prompt:
Write a PolSci-style article titled "Gas: lubricant and catalyst of a functioning democracy" that analyses how endlessly rising fuel prices inevitably lead to disapproval of the current government and, hence, to continuous political change.

Submit it to a journal and gather academic points.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
hafsha.bsky.social
Exploring how technology reshapes local governance! 🌐 As a political science researcher focused on Digital Society and Actor-Network Theory (ANT), I analyze how digital tools empower communities and bridge power dynamics. Exciting times ahead! 📚✨ #PolSci #DigitalSociety #ANT #AcademicSky
October 28, 2026 at 5:34 AM
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
*PSA Prizes* - Open for Nominations
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#Prizes #Politics #PolSci #PIR
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October 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
aqmedia.bsky.social
Grounded in a great deal of research, my analysis looks at the structural shifts surrounding the midterms. It’s a deep dive into the broader institutional and policy trends before & after—proving the cycle is about much more than just Trump.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM
polstudies.bsky.social
Do stricter policies boost vaccine uptake? Manu M. Savani et al argue stringent policies can increase vaccination, even among those who distrust vaccines, but raise questions about balancing persuasion & coercion. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/EDizieo

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Abstract Are stringent vaccine promotion policies associated with higher vaccine uptake? We argue policy stringency, which changes the costs and benefits of immunisation choices, can affect individual vaccination decisions. In a survey of G-7 countries, 22% of respondents (n = 42,417) said they did not trust the Covid-19 vaccine, but half of them reported having at least one vaccination. We investigate factors associated with take-up. Our data indicate a high-stringency policy environment (with vaccine mandates and travel restrictions) is associated with increased uptake of the initial vaccination protocol (7 percentage points) compared to a low-stringency policy environment. Among those who did not trust the Covid-19 vaccine, a high-stringency policy environment is associated with increased uptake of the initial vaccine (16 percentage points) and the booster vaccine (20 percentage points). Our findings suggest high-stringency policies can promote vaccine uptake but raise questions about how to strike the right balance between persuasive and coercive policies.
October 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM