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British Journal of Political Science
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British Journal of Political Science from @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org‬.

cambridge.org/bjpols

BJPolS is now an open access journal and from 2025 will publish continuously with no more issues, just one volume per year.
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Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn

- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract of a discussing the effectiveness of locally rooted human rights activism in reducing homophobia in Zimbabwe, focusing on strategies for challenging anti-LGBTQ sentiments and promoting LGBTQ rights in African contexts.
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Decisive or Distracted: The Effects of US Constraint on Security Networks - https://cup.org/3LVMVIS

- @haeunchoi.bsky.social, Scott de Marchi, Max Gallop & Shahryar Minhas

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of China as a global power in international politics, focusing on its relations with the United States and Middle East and South Asian countries. The text examines third-party countries' diplomatic alignments and responses to U.S and China relations.
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
bjpols.bsky.social
In partnership with @universitypress.cambridge.org and BJPolS, the @britishacademy.bsky.social awards an annual prize in honour of Brian Barry.

Nominations for the 2026 Brian Barry Prize open on the 1st of December 2025.

Find out more - https://cup.org/4rl5mqj
Logo of the British Journal of Political Science, featuring text that also mentions the Brian Barry Prize.
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
bjpols.bsky.social
Patrick Bayer & @fgenovese.bsky.social have summarised their recent BJPolS article in a @ukandeu.bsky.social post -

https://cup.org/3M6HC9n
Climate cooperation, devolution, and the difficulties for left-behind places around climate policy - UK in a changing Europe
Patrick Bayer and Federica Genovese argue that while communities exposed to climate mitigation are afraid of net zero, some might be more interested in international climate cooperation than you think...
cup.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 AM
bjpols.bsky.social
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The Politics of Imperial Nostalgia - https://cup.org/4p1QbRA

"right-wing opposition to criticism of the imperial past is stronger than left-wing support"

- Christopher Claassen & @danjdevine.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the nostalgia for empire in post-imperial European contexts, examining public opinion and attitudes towards imperial history.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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A Meta-Analysis of Attitudes Towards Migrants and Displaced Persons - https://cup.org/3K67rG6

- @swebera.bsky.social, Nik Stoop, Peter van der Windt & Haoyu Zhai

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract of a scientific study related to social science research on migration, cultural bias, and economic impacts from the 2010s, using survey data from 428,881 respondents globally. The text elaborates on the findings and mentions the influence of migrants on professional education, cultural concerns, and public perception.
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Hide and Seek: Offshore Financial Centers and Targeted Sanctions - https://cup.org/4i925GJ

- Menevis Cilizoglu & Chelsea Estancona

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the movement of capital across borders, the impact of financial liberalization, and the role of offshore financial centers in economic and illicit activities.
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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andreasalbertsen.bsky.social
Very happy to see my article (with Knight) on anti-homeless hostile design published in @bjpols.bsky.social
bjpols.bsky.social British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 10d
From September 2025 -

Anti-homeless Hostile Design as Wrongful Discrimination - cup.org/45JxUBl

- @andreasalbertsen.bsky.social & Carl Knight

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the wrongful aspects of hostile designs in public spaces, such as anti-homeless spikes, and the ethical implications of such designs on marginalized communities.
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Public Opinion and Emphatic Legislative Speech: Evidence from an Automated Video Analysis - https://cup.org/47Xn4r2

- Oliver Rittmann, Tobias Ringwald & @donyhu.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing how politicians use different speech styles in legislative speeches, with a focus on US House of Representatives' data.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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From September 2025 -

Rethinking Citizen Competence: A New Theoretical and Empirical Framework - cup.org/3I85Zlp

- @stevenklein.bsky.social & @ethanvporter.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the challenges and proposal of a new typology for assessing citizen competence in sustaining democracy. The text addresses empirical data and suggests a solutions-oriented, systemic approach rather than individual-level interventions.
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
bjpols.bsky.social
From September 2025 -

Anti-homeless Hostile Design as Wrongful Discrimination - cup.org/45JxUBl

- @andreasalbertsen.bsky.social & Carl Knight

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the wrongful aspects of hostile designs in public spaces, such as anti-homeless spikes, and the ethical implications of such designs on marginalized communities.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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From September 2025 -

Detecting Group Mentions in Political Rhetoric A Supervised Learning Approach - cup.org/45WZppQ

- @haukelicht.bsky.social & @ronjasczepanski.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS Abstract discussing a social science research method that uses text analysis for understanding group language patterns and political leanings, mentioning the use of British articles and generating new empirical insights.
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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kristianvsf.bsky.social
Experimental evidence that *randomly varying the severity of democratic norm violations* is 1) as good as incrementally increasing severity (re subversion by stealth), and 2) better than incrementally decreasing severity (re reference point theory) for would-be authoritarians
bjpols.bsky.social British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 10d
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Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq

"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."

- Eddy S. F. Yeung

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the dynamics of political transparency and accountability, with a focus on democratic responsiveness and the behaviors of incumbents in a democratic setup.
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
bjpols.bsky.social
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Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq

"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."

- Eddy S. F. Yeung

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the dynamics of political transparency and accountability, with a focus on democratic responsiveness and the behaviors of incumbents in a democratic setup.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
bjpols.bsky.social
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Inferring Individual Preferences from Group Decisions: Judicial Preference Variation and Aggregation on Collegial Courts - https://cup.org/3JDPfDC

- Dominik Hangartner, Benjamin E. Lauderdale & Judith Spirig

#FirstView
BJPolS abstract discussing statistical disparities in judicial decisions, focusing on group decision inconsistencies and introducing decision-theoretic models. The study primarily uses cases from the Swiss appellate courts to examine these issues.
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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From the Factory Floor to the Ballot Box: Firm-Based Origins of Brazil’s Populist Right - https://cup.org/4r04qrj

- @matigiannoni.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract examining Jair Bolsonaro's influence on anti-system political attitudes and job dissatisfaction using Brazil's RAIS database, discussing demographic, employment, and survey findings related to his supporters.
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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The Consequences of Elite Action Against Elections - https://cup.org/3K5I3Aa

- @rachelporter.bsky.social, Jeffrey J. Harden, Emily Anderson, Géssica de Freitas, Mackenzie R. Dobson, @ahemmen.bsky.social & Emma Schroeder

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the behavior of American state legislators and their impact on democratic processes, specifically in relation to actions taken around the 2020 presidential election.
November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Tariffs as Environmental Protection: Evidence from the Global South after the China Garbage Shock - https://cup.org/3WVUjpS

- @rwellhausen.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of China banning imports of twenty-six types of waste on global waste trade, price, processing, and environmental protection from 1996 to 2020.
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Public Support for Pro-environment and Environment-Critical Movements - https://cup.org/3XzCAEJ

- @dirckdekleer.bsky.social, @catherinedevries.bsky.social & @simonvanteutem.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract on the impact of environmental protests on public support, using evidence from surveys and experiments in the Netherlands, discussing media coverage and its effects on public perceptions.
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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tommasopavone.bsky.social
Friends, my article w/ @silje-hermansen.bsky.social and @louisabo.bsky.social on how/why the "have nots" come out ahead in litigation @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social is out in @bjpols.bsky.social! We propose a theory of judicial leveling & spotlighting to explain these contrarian results: take a look!
bjpols.bsky.social British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 16d
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Leveling and Spotlighting: How the European Court of Justice Favors the Weak to Promote Its Legitimacy - https://cup.org/4oWD6ZT

- @silje-hermansen.bsky.social, @tommasopavone.bsky.social & @louisabo.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of international courts like the European Court of Justice on individual rights and civil society, highlighting their role in promoting legal claims and supporting networks.
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
bjpols.bsky.social
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Leveling and Spotlighting: How the European Court of Justice Favors the Weak to Promote Its Legitimacy - https://cup.org/4oWD6ZT

- @silje-hermansen.bsky.social, @tommasopavone.bsky.social & @louisabo.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of international courts like the European Court of Justice on individual rights and civil society, highlighting their role in promoting legal claims and supporting networks.
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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takesipma.bsky.social
New publication with Emilien Paulis and David Talukder!

We examine how regional economic conditions shape public support for direct and deliberative democratic innovations (DIs). Our findings show that common explanations of support for DIs are context-dependent:

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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jaclarner.bsky.social
🚨 NEW in @bjpols.bsky.social : When Partygate hit Westminster, trust in Scottish politicians increased. Our experiments reveal a "contrast effect" - scandals at one level can make the other look better by comparison. Who lost most trust in Westminster? Scottish unionists. Read now #OpenAccess 👇
Boris Johnson toasting one of the gatherings in Downing Street which breached Covid lockdown rules
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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a-b-evans.bsky.social
Fascinating piece on whether political scandals at one tier of govt have a knock-on effect (whether negative or positive) on the reputations of those at another, from the vantage point of multi-level governance in the UK and scandals at the UK and Scottish levels of govt. #devolution #holyrood
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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denis-cohen.bsky.social
Just published in @bjpols.bsky.social: @sergipardos.bsky.social and I show that inter-regional moves in pursuit of employment security reduce individual worries about immigration—a mobility pattern that, in the aggregate, reinforces spatial polarization in anti-immigration sentiment. cup.org/3XiB6yD
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM