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Chris Gahagan @chrisgahagan.bsky.social · 23h

An awesome article from one of my great colleagues (who is also on the job market!)

British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 1d

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Trust in the Judiciary and Partisan Reactions to Judicial Checks: Evidence from Argentina - https://cup.org/42BRe1j

"judicial checks expose citizens to information that is primarily instrumental"

- Martín Gandur

#FirstView

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 1d

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The Gendered Persistence of Authoritarian Indoctrination - https://cup.org/3WCwC5v

"decades after the fall of the GDR, the attitudinal effects of authoritarian socialization persist"

- Nourhan A. Elsayed, @hannohilbig.bsky.social, @riazsascha.bsky.social & @dziblatt.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract about a study on the effects of authoritarianism in the former German Democratic Republic, focusing on gender disparities in education and authoritarian values post-reunification. The text emphasizes methodological approach and historical analysis.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 1d

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Trust in the Judiciary and Partisan Reactions to Judicial Checks: Evidence from Argentina - https://cup.org/42BRe1j

"judicial checks expose citizens to information that is primarily instrumental"

- Martín Gandur

#FirstView

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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 1d

"The definitive account of the complex nature of this engagement and a clear-eyed, indispensable urban agenda for responding to the climate crisis."

Local Greens by Katrina M. Wyman & Danielle Spiegel-Feld, Coming Soon

🗺️ #PoliSci #ClimateSky #LawSky

https://cup.org/4mPt62t

Cover of local greens featuring a sphere half filled with greenspace and other with an urbanspace

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 2d

A recent article in @theguardian.com references an article from @bjpols.bsky.social -

cup.org/46HrmUe

You can read 'How Mainstream Politicians Erode Norms' by @valentimvicente.bsky.social, @eliasdinas.bsky.social & @dziblatt.bsky.social here - cup.org/4mANXXT

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Labour has succeeded only in strengthening Farage. The way is now open for Zack Polanski’s Greens | George Monbiot

By caving to the hard right and corporate greed, Labour has left a gaping hole the new Green party leader is best placed to fill, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2d

💬 Open communication is key to reaching people in highly polarised situations, reveals a new study from researchers @unistuttgart.bsky.social, published in @bjpols.bsky.social.

Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4mYfFxn

Two individuals seated at a table, each with a coffee cup. Text "New research" that talks about open communication with polarised audiences.

Quote by Simon Stocker from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, stating "Only a minimal intervention in the form of an open-ended question makes a positive contribution under such polarised conditions." The text is set against a plain background with quotation marks at the top.

Cover of the British Journal of Political Science, published by Cambridge University Press, featuring a green background with small images of political scenes below the title text.

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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 2d

NEW - 'The Power of the Crowd: How the Public Can Both Spoil and Improve Social Media as a Source of Information'

This Cambridge Element by F. Stöckel, S. Stöckli, B.A. Lyons, H. Kroker & @jasonreifler.bsky.social is free to read for 2 weeks.

cup.org/4344Tyl

#cambridgeelements #politics #Polisky

Cover titled "The Power of the Crowd" by Sabrina Stöckli, Benjamin A. Lyons, and Hannah Krekler, published by Cambridge Elements in Political Science. The cover features a vibrant, multicolored geometric background.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 4d

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Believing What Politicians Communicate: Ideological Presentation of Self and Voters’ Perceptions of Politician Ideology - https://cup.org/4gTSToM

- @hjghassell.bsky.social, @michaelheseltine.bsky.social & @reuning.bsky.social ‬

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BJPolS abstract which discusses the relationship between politicians' communication and voter perceptions through social media content analysis between 2012 and 2022.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 10d

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Deepening, Bridging, and Moving Minds in Stressful Times - https://cup.org/4pG5tfo

"In highly polarized situations, however, open communication is the only way to communicatively reach out to people."

- Simon Stocker, André Bächtiger, Bernhard Kittel & Marco Steenbergen

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BJPolS abstract discussing the effects of communication modes on societal polarization during the COVID-19 crisis, with specific reference to Germany and Austria.

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Cambridge University Press - Law @cambup-law.cambridge.org · 16d

APSA may be over, but you can still receive a 40% discount on our recent titles until October 14th!

Learn more here: https://www.cambridge.org/APSA

#PoliSci 🗺️ 🗃️ #LawSky

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 12d

Coppock et al's BJPolS article can be accessed without charge until the end of 2025 here - cup.org/3INpY9p

Conceptual Replication of Four Key Findings about Factual Corrections and Misinformation during the 2020 US Election: Evidence from Panel-Survey Experiments | British Journal of Political Science | Ca...

Conceptual Replication of Four Key Findings about Factual Corrections and Misinformation during the 2020 US Election: Evidence from Panel-Survey Experiments - Volume 53 Issue 4

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Political Science Research @poscresearch.bsky.social · 16d

Do fact-checks really work against misinformation? 📰🤔
Recent research in @bjpols.bsky.social, summarized on @3streamsblog.bsky.social, finds that fact-checking cuts false belief in half — and its effects last.
Read here 👉 medium.com/3streams/do-...

Do fact-checks really work against misinformation?

A recent study shows that fact-checking reduces false belief in misinformation

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Sumitra Badrinathan @sumitra.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 new paper out w/ @simonchauchard.bsky.social in BJPS @bjpols.bsky.social on the link between misinformation and religiosity- does religious belief cause people to endorse more misinformation? And if so, what can we do about it?

thread below ⬇️

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 18d

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Disentangling the Relationship Between Prospective Expectations and Policy Preferences in Violent Conflicts - cup.org/3IUnTrV

- ‪@ayakter.bsky.social & @liranharsgor.bsky.social

BJPolS abstract discussing the importance of compromise in conflict resolution, analyzing data from Israel and two exogenous shocks over decades.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 18d

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Spraying Conflict: Aerial Drug Eradication and Armed Violence in Colombia - cup.org/473YHcr

- Juan Felipe Campos-Contreras, Camilo Nieto-Matiz & @llschenoni.bsky.social

BJPolS abstract discussing the effects of state interventions and aerial spraying of coca crops on violence in Colombia, analyzing the impact on local economies, insurgency movements, and civilian victimization from 2000 to 2015.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 18d

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The Politics of Small Business Owners - cup.org/3GSWFBd

"experience of being a small business owner leads people to adopt conservative views on government regulation"

- Neil Malhotra, Yotam Margalit & Saikun Shi

BJPolS abstract discussing the political role of small business owners in advanced economies, including the impact on elections and policy.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 18d

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The Backlash Against Civil Society Participation in International Organizations: The Case of Human Rights Complaints Mechanisms - cup.org/463Vb1m

- @chrisvsteinert.bsky.social & Hannah Marietta Smidt

BJPolS abstract describing a study on the consequences of civil society participation in international human rights complaints mechanisms, specifically focusing on the effectiveness of shaming and repressing strategies by civil society organizations (CSOs). The study uses three original surveys and data analysis to explore government responses to CSO strategies, highlighting potential risks associated with personalized shaming tactics.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 19d

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Digital Interdependence and Power Politics - cup.org/3IGmV2e

"I theorize that international conflict generates cybersecurity externalities as state and non-state actors directly weaponize digital interdependence."

- @harryoppy.bsky.social

BJPolS abstract discussing the impacts of international sanctions on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, including theoretical and practical analysis on state and non-state network dependencies.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 19d

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How Does Public Opinion Respond to Government Injustices Against Historically Discriminated Minorities? Evidence from Norway - cup.org/4lRGSBG

- Helga Malmin Binningsbø, Karin Dyrstad & @finseraas.bsky.social

BJPolS abstract discussing the treatment of the Sámi and other minorities by governmental discrimination, the role of Truth and Reconciliation Commissions in Norway, and their historical and present effects on national reconciliation.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 19d

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The Electoral Appeal of Symbolic Class Signalling Through Cultural Consumption - cup.org/44rcdVW

"politicians drinking beer in a pub appeal particularly to radical right working-class voters"

- @dweisstanner.bsky.social & @saengler.bsky.social

BJPolS abstract discussing the role of symbolic right-wing politics in cultural consumption, specifically referencing wine and classical music in pubs, based on a survey from Switzerland with 1,550 respondents.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 19d

From July 2025 -

What Is the Point of Harm Reduction? A Relational Egalitarian Perspective - cup.org/44M6gD1

"provision of harm reduction services is not solely or primarily a matter of mitigating the negative consequences associated with high-risk behaviours"

- Giacomo Floris

BJPolS abstract discussing the societal issues of drug addiction, sex work, alcohol and tobacco use, and harm reduction. The text highlights the need for a philosophical scrutiny and proposes a novel relational egalitarian justification for harm reduction.

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · Sep 5

🏛️ Small business and political leanings.

A new study in the 'British Journal of Political Science' reveals that current small business owners, especially those with inherited businesses, are more likely to vote right-wing.

Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4mRv5Er

Image featuring a person holding an open book, with a caption about new research on why small business owners are more likely to be right wing.

Quote by Neil Malhotra of Stanford University stating, "The heightened need to deal with the regulatory state especially can lead small business owners to lean further to the right." The image features a smiling individual on a Cambridge blue background.

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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 20d

Unveils divergent American and German housing policies over the past century and their major impact on each country's capitalist model.

Through the Roof by Alexander Reisenbichler (@utoronto.ca), Out Now

🗺️ 🗃️ #LawSky #BookSky #PolicySky #Housing

https://cup.org/47L03JF

Cover of Through the Roof featuring a home on an increasing price arrow

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 24d

You can browse all of our articles so far published in 2025 here -

https://cup.org/3Vg7GQA

#OpenAccess

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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 28d

#APSA2025

The deadline has been extended until October 1, 2025.

Perspectives on Politics @poppublicsphere.bsky.social · Aug 7

Just to reiterate, if you weren't able to make our August 1st deadline, please email us at [email protected] so we can work with you on an extended deadline.

General information about the Call for Papers is available here: apsanet.org/publications...

Cheers,
Perspectives on Politics

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