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Canadian Sociological Association @csa-scs.bsky.social · 1d

We invite you to submit a session proposal for inclusion in the Conference Program. The session may be focused on the Conference theme or relate to other sociological areas of research.
Learn more: www.csa-scs.ca/2026-annual-...

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Amy Kaler @amykaler.bsky.social · Aug 5

#Vaccination & social trust in #Alberta: new research from @mmaroto.bsky.social @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social & me. #Measles outbreaks make this especially timely. @picardonhealth.bsky.social of interest to your readers?

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Miriam Anderson @miriamjanderson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Absolutely thrilled that our article “Institutionalized but Under Implemented: Factors Affecting Women’s Inclusion in Peace Negotiations b/t 1975 and 2020” has just been published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution

#WPS go.bsky.app/QF29N6Y @grantforks.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social

Brian Urlacher (aka Grant Forks) @grantforks.bsky.social · Jul 15

Are you interested in when and why women are included in civil war negotiations--either as part of belligerent delegations or as part of a broader civil society process?

You should read this new article by @miriamjanderson.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social and myself.

doi.org/10.1177/0022...

Institutionalized but Under Implemented: Factors Affecting Women’s Inclusion in Peace Negotiations Between 1975 and 2020 - Miriam J. Anderson, Brian R. Urlacher, Liam Swiss, 2025

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda has achieved global prominence. Yet, women’s participation in peace negotiations remains rare, and little is known a...

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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · Jul 15

New article out with @grantforks.bsky.social and @miriamjanderson.bsky.social in the Journal of Conflict Resolution:

Brian Urlacher (aka Grant Forks) @grantforks.bsky.social · Jul 15

Are you interested in when and why women are included in civil war negotiations--either as part of belligerent delegations or as part of a broader civil society process?

You should read this new article by @miriamjanderson.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social and myself.

doi.org/10.1177/0022...

Institutionalized but Under Implemented: Factors Affecting Women’s Inclusion in Peace Negotiations Between 1975 and 2020 - Miriam J. Anderson, Brian R. Urlacher, Liam Swiss, 2025

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda has achieved global prominence. Yet, women’s participation in peace negotiations remains rare, and little is known a...

doi.org

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Brian Urlacher (aka Grant Forks) @grantforks.bsky.social · Jul 15

Are you interested in when and why women are included in civil war negotiations--either as part of belligerent delegations or as part of a broader civil society process?

You should read this new article by @miriamjanderson.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social and myself.

doi.org/10.1177/0022...

Institutionalized but Under Implemented: Factors Affecting Women’s Inclusion in Peace Negotiations Between 1975 and 2020 - Miriam J. Anderson, Brian R. Urlacher, Liam Swiss, 2025

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda has achieved global prominence. Yet, women’s participation in peace negotiations remains rare, and little is known a...

doi.org

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Mona Lena Krook @mlkrook.bsky.social · Jun 24

As a journal editor, I agree 💯 with @catherinedevries.bsky.social. To me, the lit review is the single most important part of any paper.

There are many ways to do one, and it is often hard to do well, but this essay gives some excellent advice:

catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/most-liter...

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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Canadian Sociological Association (@csa-scs.bsky.social) is seeking Expressions of Interest in hosting the 2026 CSA Annual Conference. See call here: www.csa-scs.ca/news/confere...

Canadian Sociological Association

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Allison Harell @allisonharell.bsky.social · Jun 9

The 2025 Canadian Election Study (CES) team is pleased to announce our very first hackathon. Early career scholars are welcome to apply by Sept. 5 and selected projects will get pre-release access to the 2025 CES. Full call here: c-dem.ca/wp-content/u...

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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · Jun 8

Mood:

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Dan Mangan - Soapbox

YouTube video by Dan Mangan

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Neda Maghbouleh ندا مقبوله @nedasoc.bsky.social · May 27

Book bans are rising, but everyday Americans dont want them.

We tested ~2000 people, and found broad acceptance, not polarization.

The public doesn't echo elite battles.

📄Cultural Polarization & Social Groups: The Case of Book Banning (Childress, Rawlings, Maghbouleh)
🔗 osf.io/zpe8y_v1

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Haroon Akram-Lodhi @ahakram-lodhi.bsky.social · May 27

It's still not too late to register for Thursday morning's (EST) seminar, "Power and resistance in the food system." Register on Zoom:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · May 20

"They unfurled every sock. They flipped through every page of my book. They went through every item in my wallet."

That's likely what you can expect at the Canada-US border if you've been publicly critical of Israel.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

UNB law prof warns academics to avoid U.S. border where due process 'is on life support' | CBC News

Academics are being warned to avoid all non-essential travel to the U.S. after a spike in cases of people being detained or denied entry.

www.cbc.ca

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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · May 13

Carney's new Cabinet relegates International Development to a Secretary of State level for first time in 30 years. Disappointing.

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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · May 1

Day 2 of writing retreat in this beautiful place is such a treat. Thank you, Acadia Faculty of Arts!

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Liam Swiss @liamswiss.bsky.social · Apr 30

Amazing Day One at the 2nd Annual Acadia Faculty of Arts writing retreat. So much fun!

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CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · Apr 8

Calling all academics & community-based researchers! Join us on May 1 for a free Media Training & Research Mobilization Workshop where @nolore.bsky.social & @csaulnier.bsky.social will share tips & tricks on translating research for media.

Register now!

#NSpoli

Media Training and Research - CALM Events

May 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm -

uniontraining.ca

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Dr Alex Cruikshanks @alexsaysstuff.bsky.social · Apr 2

Trump is imposing a 10% tariff on the Heard and McDonald Islands.

The Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Feb 3

Bruce MacKinnon, the editorial cartoonist at the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, drew this last November.

No newspaper would print it.

It now deserves an outing.

A cartoon is headed “How tariffs work”. It proceeds to show a cartoon of Trump in his suit and red tie taking a piss towards a fan with a Canadian maple leaf on it. The fan blows Trump’s piss back into his face.
It was drawn and is signed by Bruce MacKinnon and is dated November 26, 2024

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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · Mar 31

The Acadia University Sociology Society is hosting a "Professor Trivia Night" tonight! Come and learn some embarrassing facts about your Acadia Sociology Professors! 6:00-8:00pm upstairs at Paddy's Pub, Wolfville.

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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · Mar 28

Last night was our annual Honours Student Presentations where our Honours cohort presented their excellent thesis research. Congratulations to all on the excellent work!

Four Sociology Honours students posing in front of a projection screen following the event.

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Victor Ray @victorerikray.bsky.social · Mar 21

Read this thread on the shameful treatment @nkalamb.bsky.social received at the border. What an embarrassment.

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · Mar 21

Well, I have successfully made it in (and now, thank god, out) of the United States.

Idk if/when I will be back—which is sad, because I love US folks.

Once again, they did not make it easy. I will explain.

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · Jan 17

I was supposed to discuss our book *The End of College Football* tonight in Washington, DC.

I won't be there because I was denied entry to the United States.

They refused to say why; my best guess is some combo of the inauguration, politics, Palestine, and maybe, a new normal.

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Kate Puddister @katepuddister.bsky.social · Mar 20

Don’t forget my department is hiring a tenure track assistant professor. The position is open to non-Canadians.

Kate Puddister @katepuddister.bsky.social · Mar 5

My dept @uofgpolisci.bsky.social is hiring! Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Poli Sci, research in justice, ethics, equality or policy, with a local/national or international/comparative focus. The position is open to Black and/or Indigenous scholars.

careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...

Assistant Professor Political Science

careers.uoguelph.ca

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Acadia Sociology @acadiasociology.bsky.social · Mar 20

Are you an Acadia SOCI Major or Arts Student looking to pick up some additional course credits over the summer? Check out our summer 2025 course offerings. All courses are condensed into 2-3 week periods and offered as synchronous online classes. Register now to reserve your spot!

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Loleen Berdahl 🇨🇦 @loleenberdahl.bsky.social · Mar 14

Come work with us in beautiful Canada! We are seeking a social science research leader with expertise in public policy. Please share with your networks! #academicsky #academia #PoliSciSky #polisky

usask.csod.com/ux/ats/caree....

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in a Polarized Era, JSGS

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recruiting for a Tie...

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