Alberto López Ortega
@bertous.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, @vuamsterdam.bsky.social. Previously, Harvard, Zurich, UC3M, UPO. European politics, public opinion, ethnic and LGBTQ+ politics, far right. 🏳️🌈
The means justify the end.
https://aloport.github.io/
The means justify the end.
https://aloport.github.io/
Friday’s workshop was a joy to host. ☺️
We brought together researchers and activists to talk about LGBTQ+ criminalization, discrimination at work and in parenting, dating bias, and how the far right weaponizes LGBTQ issues.
Grateful to everyone involved and to VU's VICES for the support. 🏳️🌈
We brought together researchers and activists to talk about LGBTQ+ criminalization, discrimination at work and in parenting, dating bias, and how the far right weaponizes LGBTQ issues.
Grateful to everyone involved and to VU's VICES for the support. 🏳️🌈
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Friday’s workshop was a joy to host. ☺️
We brought together researchers and activists to talk about LGBTQ+ criminalization, discrimination at work and in parenting, dating bias, and how the far right weaponizes LGBTQ issues.
Grateful to everyone involved and to VU's VICES for the support. 🏳️🌈
We brought together researchers and activists to talk about LGBTQ+ criminalization, discrimination at work and in parenting, dating bias, and how the far right weaponizes LGBTQ issues.
Grateful to everyone involved and to VU's VICES for the support. 🏳️🌈
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Postdoc call‼️
I am opening a call for a postdoctoral position within my ERC project CONSENT.
Come to Madrid to be part of my research team and more broadly of the @ipp-csic.bsky.social community.
Application deadline: December 10th.
Call details: tinyurl.com/yfu83p9m
I am opening a call for a postdoctoral position within my ERC project CONSENT.
Come to Madrid to be part of my research team and more broadly of the @ipp-csic.bsky.social community.
Application deadline: December 10th.
Call details: tinyurl.com/yfu83p9m
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November 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Postdoc call‼️
I am opening a call for a postdoctoral position within my ERC project CONSENT.
Come to Madrid to be part of my research team and more broadly of the @ipp-csic.bsky.social community.
Application deadline: December 10th.
Call details: tinyurl.com/yfu83p9m
I am opening a call for a postdoctoral position within my ERC project CONSENT.
Come to Madrid to be part of my research team and more broadly of the @ipp-csic.bsky.social community.
Application deadline: December 10th.
Call details: tinyurl.com/yfu83p9m
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What a wonderful experience to present our book project on political talk, dating and gender w/ @bertous.bsky.social at @ipp-csic.bsky.social. Thanks to @martafraile.bsky.social & @ipp-csic.bsky.social for such a warm welcome & organization, despite an eventful fire drill in the building😀.
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What a wonderful experience to present our book project on political talk, dating and gender w/ @bertous.bsky.social at @ipp-csic.bsky.social. Thanks to @martafraile.bsky.social & @ipp-csic.bsky.social for such a warm welcome & organization, despite an eventful fire drill in the building😀.
Don't miss my stellar coauthor presenting our book!
¿Hablar de política en una cita romántica? ¿Algo incómodo… o una oportunidad para saber quién tienes delante?
Mañana nos visita @lalamur.bsky.social de la @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Acércate hasta el @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí:
www.youtube.com/live/QactHQc...
Mañana nos visita @lalamur.bsky.social de la @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Acércate hasta el @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí:
www.youtube.com/live/QactHQc...
Seminario del IPP con Lala Muradova
El Instituto de Bienes y Políticas Públicas (IPP) da la bienvenida a Lala Muradova, investigadora de la Universidad de Southampton, quien presentará su última charla:
"Political Talk on Romantic Date...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Don't miss my stellar coauthor presenting our book!
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¿Hablar de política en una cita romántica? ¿Algo incómodo… o una oportunidad para saber quién tienes delante?
Mañana nos visita @lalamur.bsky.social de la @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Acércate hasta el @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí:
www.youtube.com/live/QactHQc...
Mañana nos visita @lalamur.bsky.social de la @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Acércate hasta el @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí:
www.youtube.com/live/QactHQc...
Seminario del IPP con Lala Muradova
El Instituto de Bienes y Políticas Públicas (IPP) da la bienvenida a Lala Muradova, investigadora de la Universidad de Southampton, quien presentará su última charla:
"Political Talk on Romantic Date...
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
¿Hablar de política en una cita romántica? ¿Algo incómodo… o una oportunidad para saber quién tienes delante?
Mañana nos visita @lalamur.bsky.social de la @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Acércate hasta el @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí:
www.youtube.com/live/QactHQc...
Mañana nos visita @lalamur.bsky.social de la @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Acércate hasta el @cchscsic.bsky.social o sigue su charla en directo por aquí:
www.youtube.com/live/QactHQc...
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I’m amazed by the quality of the feedback we’ve received from the reviewers of our book with @bertous.bsky.social. I don’t think we talk about this enough in academia, but we should recognize and celebrate those who genuinely engage with the work (it takes time, energy and ability). 💜
November 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I’m amazed by the quality of the feedback we’ve received from the reviewers of our book with @bertous.bsky.social. I don’t think we talk about this enough in academia, but we should recognize and celebrate those who genuinely engage with the work (it takes time, energy and ability). 💜
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(1/10) 🚨Preprint alert!🚨
In this article, I challenge claims of a generational rise of conservative men. In the media and recent academic publications, the so-called ‘youth gender gap’ has been interpreted as a generational phenomenon.
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
In this article, I challenge claims of a generational rise of conservative men. In the media and recent academic publications, the so-called ‘youth gender gap’ has been interpreted as a generational phenomenon.
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
OSF
doi.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
(1/10) 🚨Preprint alert!🚨
In this article, I challenge claims of a generational rise of conservative men. In the media and recent academic publications, the so-called ‘youth gender gap’ has been interpreted as a generational phenomenon.
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
In this article, I challenge claims of a generational rise of conservative men. In the media and recent academic publications, the so-called ‘youth gender gap’ has been interpreted as a generational phenomenon.
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
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🆕 Latest article out @electoralstudies.bsky.social! Left parties' higher salience on cultural issues associated w/ higher support from working-class voters. Social democrats much more sensitive to different strategies, should pursue more left/salient economics www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Left parties’ strategies and working-class vote in contemporary Western Europe (2002–2020)
What should the left do strategically to retain workers' vote? This paper provides extensive empirical evidence on the relationship between left parti…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🆕 Latest article out @electoralstudies.bsky.social! Left parties' higher salience on cultural issues associated w/ higher support from working-class voters. Social democrats much more sensitive to different strategies, should pursue more left/salient economics www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Very excited about this today.
Curious about LGBTQ+ politics and protest movements? 🌈✊
Join us today!
Francesca Ammaturo will be talking about her brilliant new book exploring Pride events between local fights and global dynamics. See you there!
Join us today!
Francesca Ammaturo will be talking about her brilliant new book exploring Pride events between local fights and global dynamics. See you there!
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Very excited about this today.
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You think your elections are nail biters? In the last poll of the polls, the @peilingwijzer.bsky.social produced by @tomlouwerse.nl, before election day in the Netherlands tomorrow, three parties are tied for first place
peilingwijzer.tomlouwerse.nl
peilingwijzer.tomlouwerse.nl
Laatste Peilingwijzer – Peilingwijzer
De Peilingwijzer combineert de Tweede Kamerpeilingen van Ipsos I&O & Verian/EenVandaag
peilingwijzer.tomlouwerse.nl
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
You think your elections are nail biters? In the last poll of the polls, the @peilingwijzer.bsky.social produced by @tomlouwerse.nl, before election day in the Netherlands tomorrow, three parties are tied for first place
peilingwijzer.tomlouwerse.nl
peilingwijzer.tomlouwerse.nl
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To be clear: deportations to increase cultural homogeneity is the text book definition of ethnic cleansing. Demands that come even close to this are so far outside any democratic norm and the rule of law. What has happened to a country when this is not condemned in the strongest possible terms?
October 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
To be clear: deportations to increase cultural homogeneity is the text book definition of ethnic cleansing. Demands that come even close to this are so far outside any democratic norm and the rule of law. What has happened to a country when this is not condemned in the strongest possible terms?
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This was so much fun! Such a riveting audience! Thanks so much to @florianfoos.bsky.social and @bogatyrev.bsky.social for making it possible, @sarahobolt.bsky.social for the funniest anecdote on dating, and the audience for great questions! Shout out to the one and only @bertous.bsky.social!
The Political Behavior Seminar at @lsegovernment.bsky.social is back at 4pm UK time today with @lalamur.bsky.social presenting her new book project, co-authored with @bertous.bsky.social. Join us in London or on Zoom 👇 www.lse.ac.uk/government/r...
October 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM
This was so much fun! Such a riveting audience! Thanks so much to @florianfoos.bsky.social and @bogatyrev.bsky.social for making it possible, @sarahobolt.bsky.social for the funniest anecdote on dating, and the audience for great questions! Shout out to the one and only @bertous.bsky.social!
Very excited about this project with @lalamur.bsky.social.
The Political Behavior Seminar at @lsegovernment.bsky.social is back at 4pm UK time today with @lalamur.bsky.social presenting her new book project, co-authored with @bertous.bsky.social. Join us in London or on Zoom 👇 www.lse.ac.uk/government/r...
October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Very excited about this project with @lalamur.bsky.social.
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The Political Behavior Seminar at @lsegovernment.bsky.social is back at 4pm UK time today with @lalamur.bsky.social presenting her new book project, co-authored with @bertous.bsky.social. Join us in London or on Zoom 👇 www.lse.ac.uk/government/r...
October 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Political Behavior Seminar at @lsegovernment.bsky.social is back at 4pm UK time today with @lalamur.bsky.social presenting her new book project, co-authored with @bertous.bsky.social. Join us in London or on Zoom 👇 www.lse.ac.uk/government/r...
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Tariffs might be the word of 2025.
Given the state of *looks around* we asked: is there demand for tariffs in Europe?
@grahn.bsky.social @katharinalawall.bsky.social @sophiemainz.bsky.social Maria Nordbrandt & I show the answer is a resolute no
@jeppjournal.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
Given the state of *looks around* we asked: is there demand for tariffs in Europe?
@grahn.bsky.social @katharinalawall.bsky.social @sophiemainz.bsky.social Maria Nordbrandt & I show the answer is a resolute no
@jeppjournal.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
A game of tariffs: is there demand for tariffs in Europe?
In April 2025, the United States introduced sweeping tariffs on imports from the European Union and the United Kingdom, raising transatlantic tensions and prompting debate over Europe’s response. T...
doi.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Tariffs might be the word of 2025.
Given the state of *looks around* we asked: is there demand for tariffs in Europe?
@grahn.bsky.social @katharinalawall.bsky.social @sophiemainz.bsky.social Maria Nordbrandt & I show the answer is a resolute no
@jeppjournal.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
Given the state of *looks around* we asked: is there demand for tariffs in Europe?
@grahn.bsky.social @katharinalawall.bsky.social @sophiemainz.bsky.social Maria Nordbrandt & I show the answer is a resolute no
@jeppjournal.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
Today I woke up thinking about this highlight of my life.
It’s not everyday you get to celebrate a big paper so when you do you might as well call in Miriam.
Congrats y gracias @bertous.bsky.social 🫶🏽
Te quiero 😘
Congrats y gracias @bertous.bsky.social 🫶🏽
Te quiero 😘
October 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today I woke up thinking about this highlight of my life.
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Short-term rentals can disrupt urban life & influence the ballot box - @tonirodon.bsky.social, Raya & Llaneza link high Airbnb density in Barcelona to increased support for parties targeting home-sharing regulation: buff.ly/gPwEQxf
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Short-term rentals can disrupt urban life & influence the ballot box - @tonirodon.bsky.social, Raya & Llaneza link high Airbnb density in Barcelona to increased support for parties targeting home-sharing regulation: buff.ly/gPwEQxf
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com
Happening in 10 minutes!
If you want to join us send us a PM!
If you want to join us send us a PM!
🌈 Hi everyone!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
October 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happening in 10 minutes!
If you want to join us send us a PM!
If you want to join us send us a PM!
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🌈 Hi everyone!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
September 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🌈 Hi everyone!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
Today is the day. 🌈
We're SO back with the Queer Politics Webinar. Y por la puerta grande:
We have @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social presenting their outstanding work on Transgender Norm Diffusion.
Join us at 6 pm (CET)!
We're SO back with the Queer Politics Webinar. Y por la puerta grande:
We have @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social presenting their outstanding work on Transgender Norm Diffusion.
Join us at 6 pm (CET)!
🌈 Hi everyone!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Today is the day. 🌈
We're SO back with the Queer Politics Webinar. Y por la puerta grande:
We have @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social presenting their outstanding work on Transgender Norm Diffusion.
Join us at 6 pm (CET)!
We're SO back with the Queer Politics Webinar. Y por la puerta grande:
We have @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social presenting their outstanding work on Transgender Norm Diffusion.
Join us at 6 pm (CET)!
Why do we see far fewer bisexual men than bi women in surveys?
One possible reason is the added prejudice bi men face in the dating market. Check out this paper by Stu!
One possible reason is the added prejudice bi men face in the dating market. Check out this paper by Stu!
Why?
Sexually inclusive men are often perceived as less “gender-congruent” (less manly), triggering social sanctions—even among otherwise socially liberal groups like left-identifying women
Sexually inclusive men are often perceived as less “gender-congruent” (less manly), triggering social sanctions—even among otherwise socially liberal groups like left-identifying women
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Why do we see far fewer bisexual men than bi women in surveys?
One possible reason is the added prejudice bi men face in the dating market. Check out this paper by Stu!
One possible reason is the added prejudice bi men face in the dating market. Check out this paper by Stu!
Reposted by Alberto López Ortega
Happy to publish today in the @ejprjournal.bsky.social
Pop culture (think Netflix's Sex Education) make us think that emerging cohorts are happy to socially incorporate partners with sexually modern backgrounds and experiences 🏳️🌈
But is this really the case?
doi.org/10.1017/S147...
Pop culture (think Netflix's Sex Education) make us think that emerging cohorts are happy to socially incorporate partners with sexually modern backgrounds and experiences 🏳️🌈
But is this really the case?
doi.org/10.1017/S147...
Allies on the streets but illiberal in the sheets? Gender and the public vs. private inclusion of sexual minorities | European Journal of Political Research | Cambridge Core
Allies on the streets but illiberal in the sheets? Gender and the public vs. private inclusion of sexual minorities
doi.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Happy to publish today in the @ejprjournal.bsky.social
Pop culture (think Netflix's Sex Education) make us think that emerging cohorts are happy to socially incorporate partners with sexually modern backgrounds and experiences 🏳️🌈
But is this really the case?
doi.org/10.1017/S147...
Pop culture (think Netflix's Sex Education) make us think that emerging cohorts are happy to socially incorporate partners with sexually modern backgrounds and experiences 🏳️🌈
But is this really the case?
doi.org/10.1017/S147...
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🚨 New article out today in @cpsjournal.bsky.social !
📄 “Strategic Inclusion Without Transformation: How Populist Radical Right Parties Engage With Women’s Interests”
With Bonnie Meguid, @hildecoffe.bsky.social & Miki Kittilson
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
📄 “Strategic Inclusion Without Transformation: How Populist Radical Right Parties Engage With Women’s Interests”
With Bonnie Meguid, @hildecoffe.bsky.social & Miki Kittilson
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
Strategic Inclusion Without Transformation: How Populist Radical Right Parties Engage With Women’s Interests - Bonnie M. Meguid, Hilde Coffé, Ana Catalano Weeks, Miki Caul Kittilson, 2025
Despite their Männerparteien reputation, populist radical right (PRR) parties have recently expanded their agendas to include women’s interests. When do they em...
doi.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🚨 New article out today in @cpsjournal.bsky.social !
📄 “Strategic Inclusion Without Transformation: How Populist Radical Right Parties Engage With Women’s Interests”
With Bonnie Meguid, @hildecoffe.bsky.social & Miki Kittilson
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
📄 “Strategic Inclusion Without Transformation: How Populist Radical Right Parties Engage With Women’s Interests”
With Bonnie Meguid, @hildecoffe.bsky.social & Miki Kittilson
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
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2025/2026 here we go... 🚀
Check out our Permanent Seminar Series line-up for the fall! 🍂✨
This year is going to be full of exciting news—stay tuned!
Check out our Permanent Seminar Series line-up for the fall! 🍂✨
This year is going to be full of exciting news—stay tuned!
October 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
2025/2026 here we go... 🚀
Check out our Permanent Seminar Series line-up for the fall! 🍂✨
This year is going to be full of exciting news—stay tuned!
Check out our Permanent Seminar Series line-up for the fall! 🍂✨
This year is going to be full of exciting news—stay tuned!
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😯 Our first webinar of the 2025 Autumn programme is coming this Thursday!
📆 Be sure to join us for an awesome presentation by @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social
📆 Be sure to join us for an awesome presentation by @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social
🌈 Hi everyone!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
😯 We want to star this new academic year by announcing our lineup for the coming months.
👉 On October 2, we will start our programme with @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social!
👉 On November 6, we will have @frammaturo.bsky.social!
👉 And on December 4 with @payoub.bsky.social and Samuel Whitt!
September 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
😯 Our first webinar of the 2025 Autumn programme is coming this Thursday!
📆 Be sure to join us for an awesome presentation by @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social
📆 Be sure to join us for an awesome presentation by @alsogwendolyn.bsky.social