John Sides

@johnsides.bsky.social

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Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University - https://johnsides.org/
Publisher of Good Authority - https://goodauthority.org/

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John Sides may refer to:John H. Sides (1904–1978), American admiral John M. Sides, American political scientist John Sides, member of the 1967 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · 4d

I'm chairing the APSA Carey McWilliams Prize Committee. This prize goes to someone who has made "a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics."

More information is here: apsanet.org/programs/aps...

We would be grateful for people to submit nominations!

Carey McWilliams Award - American Political Science Association (APSA)

Carey McWilliams Award Carey McWilliams Award Nominations now open. The McWilliams Award honors a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · 11d

The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions is now acceptable applications for the 2026-27 year. Please share and encourage people to apply!

Post Doctoral application apply.interfolio.com/177609

Visiting Scholar application apply.interfolio.com/177613

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Good Authority @goodauth.bsky.social · 12d

Have our personal networks become more politically segregated?

New research looks at the consequences for political participation and political tolerance.

@johnsides.bsky.social breaks down the data here: goodauthority.org/news/have-ou...

Have our personal networks become more politically segregated?

New research looks at the consequences for political participation and political tolerance.

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Henry Farrell @himself.bsky.social · 19d

us12.campaign-archive.com?u=6a195a173a... this by @johnsides.bsky.social at @goodauth.bsky.social seems exactly right to me.

New evidence on whether moderate candidates do better in elections

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Oct 6

Much more data from @tesler.bsky.social @goodauth.bsky.social. Tells us something about the backlash to DOGE and the OBBB, I think. And buttresses Democrats' stance on extending ACA subsidies.

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https://goodauthority.org/news/americans-are-in-an-unusually-liberal-fiscal-policy-mood-shutdown/

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Oct 6

Under Biden, there was no thermostatic shift in public opinion about the size of government. The public stayed relatively liberal. Take attitudes toward the government's role in health care:

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Sep 3

A very large group is ambivalent about democracy vs. autocracy. More on this in a new piece from me @goodauth.bsky.social.

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Autocracy or democracy? More and more people are ambivalent.

When faced with the choice between a dictator and democracy, some people choose both.

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Sep 3

Imagine asking people two questions -- whether each of these is a good or bad way to run a govt:

1) having a democratic political system

2) having a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections

What percent says *both* are good?

44%!

John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Sep 2

Finally, Scott Abramson and Sharece Thrower. "The direct cost to voters of polling site closures and consolidation." Very cool study from here in Nashville!

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Sep 2

Next, Cindy Kam and VU Ph.D. @amengel.bsky.social, "A racial reckoning? racial attitudes in the wake of the murder of George Floyd."

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Sep 2

Three new publications from Vanderbilt political science faculty! First up, Diana Lee and @yamilrvelez.bsky.social, "Measuring Descriptive Representation at Scale: Methods for Predicting the Race and Ethnicity of Public Officials."

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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · Jul 31

thermostat go click-click-click

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YouGov America @today.yougov.com · Jul 29

A stacked bar chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval and disapproval of Trump's job performance."

The chart's sub-headline is: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (%)."

John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Jul 27

Some more great new research from Vandy polisci faculty!

Peter Schram in International Organization, "Conflicts that Leave Something to Chance."

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Jul 15

The popularity of ICE is plunging.

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ICE’s popularity is plunging.

ICE’s budget is skyrocketing, but more and more Americans view the agency unfavorably.

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John Sides @johnsides.bsky.social · Jul 4

I worked with E.J. for many years and highly recommend her for any academic looking to polish their writing and reach a larger audience!

E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · Jun 23

Academics & researchers: Is this your summer for finishing your book or publishing that oped? Get in touch! I've got time opening up in my editorial coaching schedule. We will have fun AND will get that piece polished & published.

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