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Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · 13d

One week left to apply! The Kellogg Institute’s Visiting Fellowship Program supports interdisciplinary research on global democracy through seminars, lectures & exchange at Notre Dame. Don’t miss your chance! Applications close October 1, 2025.

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Visiting Fellowship Program | Kellogg Institute For International Studies

Since 1983, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies has offered visiting fellowships to promote interdisciplinary international research in a supportive community of scholars.

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Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · 13d

¡Queda una semana para postular! El “Kellogg Institute’s Visiting Fellowship Program: (docentes, posdoctorales y Hewlett) impulsa la investigación sobre democracia global en Notre Dame. Cierra el 1 de octubre de 2025. ¡Solicita ya!

kellogg.nd.edu/opportunitie...

Visiting Fellowship Program | Kellogg Institute For International Studies

Since 1983, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies has offered visiting fellowships to promote interdisciplinary international research in a supportive community of scholars.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · 18d

“Officially released and officially approved information” = state propaganda….

But sure, the Democrats are the ones trying to turn the US into a surveillance communist state….

NPR @npr.org · 18d

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · 27d

It was an awesome panel. So much interesting work!

Ben Yoel @benyoel.bsky.social · 27d

Had the pleasure of presenting my dissertation work on international pressure and opposition to democratic backsliding this morning at APSA in Vancouver. Grateful to attendees, @lgamboa.bsky.social and @orcunselcuk.bsky.social for discussant comments, and an excellent discussion on backsliding!

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Sandra Botero @sboteroc.bsky.social · 29d

🧡 “El uso del derecho como herramienta de transformación en América Latina”. Acceso abierto: ➡️ publicaciones.dejusticia.org/items/ab2fac... @redpolitologas.bsky.social @lawtransform.bsky.social @andreacastagnola.bsky.social @egocantos.bsky.social

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Sep 7

Great piece. The plan cannot be to wait for elections in 2026. If we do nothing these will be rigged. Democrats need a plan and a message. A shutdown can give them a spotlight. How they use that spotlight matters A LOT.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/o...

Opinion | Stop Acting Like This Is Normal

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yeii Utah! I cannot be more impressed with the organizations leading this effort and the judges who, putting aside partisanship are helping protect democracy www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...

Judge Rules Utah Must Redraw Its Congressional Map, Frustrating Republicans

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Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · Aug 4

📢 Convocatoria abierta | LASA 2026
¡Falta una semana! LAPIS patrocina paneles sobre instituciones políticas para LASA 2026. ¡Los paneles seleccionados tienen aceptación garantizada! Postula antes del 8 de agosto aquí:
🔗 forms.gle/EhLLj5fkdWba...

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Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · Aug 4

📢 Call for Applications | LASA 2026
One week left! LAPIS is sponsoring panels on political institutions for LASA 2026! Selected panels are guaranteed acceptance. Submit your proposal by August 8 using this form:
🔗 forms.gle/EhLLj5fkdWba...

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Aug 4

THIS!!!

Gerrymandering is always undemocratic. But this belongs to a different league:

When the districts gerrymandered in 2021 were not enough to guarantee victory in 2026, Trump, asks Abbott to manipulate electoral law and gerrymander districts AGAIN.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join us in 2026-27 at the Kellogg Institute!
kellogg.nd.edu/opportunitie...

Visiting Fellowship Program | Kellogg Institute For International Studies

Since 1983, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies has offered visiting fellowships to promote interdisciplinary international research in a supportive community of scholars.

kellogg.nd.edu

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 30

@natanski.bsky.social who won both the Political Psychology and Experiments Section awards for his dissertation on solidarity among marginalized groups in contexts of violence in Latin America.

The awards don't have a site, but here is some information on his work kellogg.nd.edu/nat%C3%A1n-s...

Natán Skigin | Kellogg Institute For International Studies

https://kellogg.nd.edu/natán-skigin#bootstrap-fieldgroup-nav-item--about

Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 30

@bgarciaholgado.bsky.social received the Edward S. Corwin award for best dissertation in Public Law for his dissertation on how independent courts can oppose democratic backsliding politicalsciencenow.com/benjamin-gar...

Benjamin Garcia-Holgado Receives the 2025 Edward S. Corwin Award for “The Judicial Bulwark: Courts and the Populist Erosion of Democracy" -

The Edward S. Corwin Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best doctoral dissertation in the field of public law. Citation from the Award Committee: Benjamin Garcia-Holgado’s “The [...]

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 30

@jolechartre.bsky.social won the Gabriel Almond Award, APSA's top award in comparative politics for her dissertation on political violence and post-conflict politics
politicalsciencenow.com/josephine-le...

Joséphine Lechartre Receives the 2025 Gabriel A. Almond Award for “Genocide and Cultural Change: Civilian Survival Strategies and the Reinvention of Political Culture During Guatemala's Mayan Genocide” -

The Gabriel A. Almond Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best doctoral dissertation in the field of comparative politics. Citation from the Award Committee: After reviewing a [...]

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations to all our @notredame.bsky.social and former @kellogginstitute.bsky.social political science fellows: @jolechartre.bsky.social , @bgarciaholgado.bsky.social and @natanski.bsky.social whose dissertations won several APSA awards this year. You should check their work! 👇

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Benjamin Garcia-Holgado @bgarciaholgado.bsky.social · Jul 30

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!

Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · Jul 22

LAPIS invites applications for sponsored panels on political institutions for LASA 2026. Apply by Aug 8 via this form: forms.gle/EhLLj5fkdWba.... Selected panels are guaranteed conference acceptance.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 29

The deadline is August 8!

If you are thinking about attending LASA 2026, this is a great opportunity to get the panel accepted (before you commit to paying membership and conference fees) and give more visibility to the papers.

Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · Jul 22

LAPIS invites applications for sponsored panels on political institutions for LASA 2026. Apply by Aug 8 via this form: forms.gle/EhLLj5fkdWba.... Selected panels are guaranteed conference acceptance.

forms.gle

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 29

La fecha límites es el 8 de Agosto... Anímense! Si están pensando en ir a LASA 2026 esta es una gran oportunidad para garantizar que el panel sea aceptado (antes de tener que comprometerse a pagar membresía y conferencia) y darle algo más de visibilidad a las ponencias.

Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · Jul 22

LAPIS los invita a enviar propuestas para paneles patrocinados sobre instituciones políticas para LASA 2026. Postulece antes del 8 de agosto a través de este formulario: forms.gle/EhLLj5fkdWba.... Los paneles seleccionados tendrán aceptación garantizada en la conferencia.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jul 22

LAPIS está buscando excelentes paneles!! Las aplicaciones se cierran el 8 de Agosto!

Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · Jul 22

LAPIS los invita a enviar propuestas para paneles patrocinados sobre instituciones políticas para LASA 2026. Postulece antes del 8 de agosto a través de este formulario: forms.gle/EhLLj5fkdWba.... Los paneles seleccionados tendrán aceptación garantizada en la conferencia.

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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · Jun 10

“If American democracy is to prevail, pro-democracy forces must follow the handbook that has enabled oppositions to stop would-be autocrats in other countries,” writes @lgamboa.bsky.social. “The alternative may be to find that democracy has slipped away while they wait.”

How to Save a Democracy

Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Jun 10

Sorry Ben. I am sure it is a great article and will find a home. Unfortunately this is more common than you think. When I was a grad student I got R&Rs from JOP and AJPS on different manuscripts. Neither convert.

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WIRED @wired.com · Jun 1

Thanks to drastic policy changes in the US and Big Tech’s embrace of the second Trump administration, many people are moving their digital lives abroad. Here are a few options for browsers, search engines, and email providers to get you started.

The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search

Thanks to drastic policy changes in the US and Big Tech’s embrace of the second Trump administration, many people are moving their digital lives abroad. Here are a few options to get you started.

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · May 25

Happening at 10:15!! We’ll be discussing @ddemicheli.bsky.social and Belen Fernandez’ amazing books! Room Foothill 2!

Latin American Political Institutions Section (LAPIS) @lapislasa.bsky.social · May 22

Join us at the Donna Lee Van Cott Award panel at LASA 2025, where outstanding political science research on Latin America is recognized. A unique opportunity to learn about high-impact academic work.

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Global Forum on Democracy and Development @globalforum.bsky.social · May 14

Happening now in Budapest @ceudeminst.bsky.social : masterclass by @lgamboa.bsky.social on opposition strategies against democratic backsliding.

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