Agustin Blanco
@blancobosco.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 He/him - PhD student researching queer politics at UPF (Barcelona) and learning about survey methodology at RECSM & the European Social Survey
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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🌈 We are very happy to announce the first session of 2026!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🌈 We are very happy to announce the first session of 2026!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
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Homophobia alive and well in adoption decision-making 😱
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Homophobia alive and well in adoption decision-making 😱
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Yet to surpass the (professional) fun we had in writing this piece now out in latest issue of @psrm.bsky.social
We know political identities share the valence we assign to others. Here we asked, do valence signals also shape the partisanship we assign to others?
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
We know political identities share the valence we assign to others. Here we asked, do valence signals also shape the partisanship we assign to others?
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
January 28, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Yet to surpass the (professional) fun we had in writing this piece now out in latest issue of @psrm.bsky.social
We know political identities share the valence we assign to others. Here we asked, do valence signals also shape the partisanship we assign to others?
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
We know political identities share the valence we assign to others. Here we asked, do valence signals also shape the partisanship we assign to others?
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
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Thrilled to share our new paper with amazing Agus.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Thrilled to share our new paper with amazing Agus.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
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Do homophobia and sexual prejudice still exist in tolerant societies?
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Do homophobia and sexual prejudice still exist in tolerant societies?
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
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Europe.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
January 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Europe.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
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Within the next decade the radical right is going to be the main force on the right in Europe (national and EU level). This includes far-right parties and formerly centre-right parties shifting their position. Moderate conservatism and Christian democracy will largely disappear on the right. 1/
The EU’s centrist powers need to move to the right to reflect the new political reality, the leader of the European People’s Party Manfred Weber has told in an exclusive interview with POLITICO.
Europe shifted right — it’s time centrists do too, says Manfred Weber
EPP chief says he still wants to work with traditional allies, but they need to adapt.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Within the next decade the radical right is going to be the main force on the right in Europe (national and EU level). This includes far-right parties and formerly centre-right parties shifting their position. Moderate conservatism and Christian democracy will largely disappear on the right. 1/
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happy & looking forward to organising the @queerseminar.bsky.social together w/ @blancobosco.bsky.social :D
also thanks to @bertous.bsky.social & @haasvioleta.bsky.social & all the previous organisers making the QPW possible! 🥰
also thanks to @bertous.bsky.social & @haasvioleta.bsky.social & all the previous organisers making the QPW possible! 🥰
After two wonderful years coordinating the Queer Politics Webinar, @haasvioleta.bsky.social and @bertous.bsky.social are saying goodbye. It’s been a truly spectacular experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything we’ve learned along the way. 💜
January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
happy & looking forward to organising the @queerseminar.bsky.social together w/ @blancobosco.bsky.social :D
also thanks to @bertous.bsky.social & @haasvioleta.bsky.social & all the previous organisers making the QPW possible! 🥰
also thanks to @bertous.bsky.social & @haasvioleta.bsky.social & all the previous organisers making the QPW possible! 🥰
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Saying goodbye to the @queerseminar.bsky.social, today! Massive thanks to @bertous.bsky.social, co-organizing with you was the best part! 💖
We’re so happy to leave this important space in the hands of @alsogwenny.bsky.social & @blancobosco.bsky.social. Can't wait to see it grow! ✨
We’re so happy to leave this important space in the hands of @alsogwenny.bsky.social & @blancobosco.bsky.social. Can't wait to see it grow! ✨
After two wonderful years coordinating the Queer Politics Webinar, @haasvioleta.bsky.social and @bertous.bsky.social are saying goodbye. It’s been a truly spectacular experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything we’ve learned along the way. 💜
January 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Saying goodbye to the @queerseminar.bsky.social, today! Massive thanks to @bertous.bsky.social, co-organizing with you was the best part! 💖
We’re so happy to leave this important space in the hands of @alsogwenny.bsky.social & @blancobosco.bsky.social. Can't wait to see it grow! ✨
We’re so happy to leave this important space in the hands of @alsogwenny.bsky.social & @blancobosco.bsky.social. Can't wait to see it grow! ✨
Very thankful to @bertous.bsky.social and @haasvioleta.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to participate in such an amazing space for queer researchers these couple of months, and very happy to continue the work with @alsogwenny.bsky.social in this new chapter 🥳
After two wonderful years coordinating the Queer Politics Webinar, @haasvioleta.bsky.social and @bertous.bsky.social are saying goodbye. It’s been a truly spectacular experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything we’ve learned along the way. 💜
January 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Very thankful to @bertous.bsky.social and @haasvioleta.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to participate in such an amazing space for queer researchers these couple of months, and very happy to continue the work with @alsogwenny.bsky.social in this new chapter 🥳
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X is the megaphone of 21st century fascism and authoritariansim. It has poisoned public debate. It is a tool for bullying, abuse, and assault. X needs to disappear from our discourse. When people and institutions post there, it gives X credibility. It keeps it relevant. It's time to stop.
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
It was hard for me to quit Elon Musk’s poisoned platform, but I urge others to do the same, especially in light of Grok’s imagery of women and children, says journalist Marie Le Conte
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
X is the megaphone of 21st century fascism and authoritariansim. It has poisoned public debate. It is a tool for bullying, abuse, and assault. X needs to disappear from our discourse. When people and institutions post there, it gives X credibility. It keeps it relevant. It's time to stop.
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Christmas has come early for those interested in sexual orientation data! 🎅📊
The Office for National Statistics has just released new sexual orientation data from the 2024 Annual Population Survey – and the story is one where the proportion of queer people in the UK continues to grow! 🧵
The Office for National Statistics has just released new sexual orientation data from the 2024 Annual Population Survey – and the story is one where the proportion of queer people in the UK continues to grow! 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Christmas has come early for those interested in sexual orientation data! 🎅📊
The Office for National Statistics has just released new sexual orientation data from the 2024 Annual Population Survey – and the story is one where the proportion of queer people in the UK continues to grow! 🧵
The Office for National Statistics has just released new sexual orientation data from the 2024 Annual Population Survey – and the story is one where the proportion of queer people in the UK continues to grow! 🧵
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Out now with @adamsharris.bsky.social in @bjpols.bsky.social : We test “rooted” activist frames for LGBTQI tolerance—grounded in local history & national narratives—in Zimbabwe. Biggest thanks to the many people who helped get this off the ground. (1/3) Read here:
NEW -
Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn
- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris
#OpenAccess
Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn
- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris
#OpenAccess
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Out now with @adamsharris.bsky.social in @bjpols.bsky.social : We test “rooted” activist frames for LGBTQI tolerance—grounded in local history & national narratives—in Zimbabwe. Biggest thanks to the many people who helped get this off the ground. (1/3) Read here:
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I think Transactual put it best (in reference to the girl guides) and now Labour too:
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
December 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I think Transactual put it best (in reference to the girl guides) and now Labour too:
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."
All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
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This is a terrible move that will hurt the trans community as well as the Labour Party in the long term.
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is a terrible move that will hurt the trans community as well as the Labour Party in the long term.
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A critique of our (w/ @bertous.bsky.social) paper “Instrumentally inclusive” has just been published.
Our response is under review (see below on process) but we feel obliged to share our draft for balance since the comment has been released without the response.
osf.io/rn6h3/files/...
Our response is under review (see below on process) but we feel obliged to share our draft for balance since the comment has been released without the response.
osf.io/rn6h3/files/...
November 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A critique of our (w/ @bertous.bsky.social) paper “Instrumentally inclusive” has just been published.
Our response is under review (see below on process) but we feel obliged to share our draft for balance since the comment has been released without the response.
osf.io/rn6h3/files/...
Our response is under review (see below on process) but we feel obliged to share our draft for balance since the comment has been released without the response.
osf.io/rn6h3/files/...
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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
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!
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For my course on Conflict and Representation in the EU, I made an interactive Shiny app that plots CHES party positions, for all countries, years (1999-2024) and (most) dimensions in the dataset. Enjoy!
dimiter.shinyapps.io/ches/
#polsci #Polisky #EUsky #Comparativesky #polbehaviorsky
dimiter.shinyapps.io/ches/
#polsci #Polisky #EUsky #Comparativesky #polbehaviorsky
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
For my course on Conflict and Representation in the EU, I made an interactive Shiny app that plots CHES party positions, for all countries, years (1999-2024) and (most) dimensions in the dataset. Enjoy!
dimiter.shinyapps.io/ches/
#polsci #Polisky #EUsky #Comparativesky #polbehaviorsky
dimiter.shinyapps.io/ches/
#polsci #Polisky #EUsky #Comparativesky #polbehaviorsky
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Anti-LGBTQ resolutions aka "LGBT-free zones" in Poland have increased residents’ intentions to migrate, both within the country and abroad. Together with @paweladrjan.bsky.social, we use unique data on all clicks on the global job site Indeed.
Link: docs.iza.org/dp18217.pdf
Main findings ⬇️
1/7
Link: docs.iza.org/dp18217.pdf
Main findings ⬇️
1/7
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Anti-LGBTQ resolutions aka "LGBT-free zones" in Poland have increased residents’ intentions to migrate, both within the country and abroad. Together with @paweladrjan.bsky.social, we use unique data on all clicks on the global job site Indeed.
Link: docs.iza.org/dp18217.pdf
Main findings ⬇️
1/7
Link: docs.iza.org/dp18217.pdf
Main findings ⬇️
1/7
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🧑💻 Join us for our second webinar of the 2025-2026 programme next Thursday!
😯 @frammaturo.bsky.social will present her amazing work on the politics of Pride events.
📆 Mark your calendars for November 6!
😯 @frammaturo.bsky.social will present her amazing work on the politics of Pride events.
📆 Mark your calendars for November 6!
🌈 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 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🧑💻 Join us for our second webinar of the 2025-2026 programme next Thursday!
😯 @frammaturo.bsky.social will present her amazing work on the politics of Pride events.
📆 Mark your calendars for November 6!
😯 @frammaturo.bsky.social will present her amazing work on the politics of Pride events.
📆 Mark your calendars for November 6!
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And it may seem like not a big deal. But while *you* are great people who accept queer kids, that's not as common as you'd hope.
New research shows only half of gay or lesbian people have parents who accept them.
Only 31% of trans people have parents that do.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
New research shows only half of gay or lesbian people have parents who accept them.
Only 31% of trans people have parents that do.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
October 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
And it may seem like not a big deal. But while *you* are great people who accept queer kids, that's not as common as you'd hope.
New research shows only half of gay or lesbian people have parents who accept them.
Only 31% of trans people have parents that do.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
New research shows only half of gay or lesbian people have parents who accept them.
Only 31% of trans people have parents that do.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Far-right grifters are determining the “reality”’of the most powerful man in the world. What could go wrong? 🤷♂️
Incredible.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Far-right grifters are determining the “reality”’of the most powerful man in the world. What could go wrong? 🤷♂️