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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · 23d

If you would like to present your research at #SPSA2026 in New Orleans, today is your last opportunity to submit an abstract! Our submission deadline closes today, so turn 'em in!
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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · 29d

The #SPSA2026 extended deadline is approaching! Less than one week to get your proposals in.
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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Didn't get your proposal in on time? No problem! We've extended our deadline for submissions to September 15. Submit here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Aug 31

Happy Labor Day to our members and friends! While enjoying the long weekend, don't forget to submit your abstract(s) for the #SPSA2026 Conference in New Orleans. Proposals are due tomorrow!
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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Aug 25

Just one more week until the deadline for your proposals for #SPSA2026! Submit them here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Aug 13

Just a few weeks until the deadline for #SPSA2026 proposals. Submit here!

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Aug 1

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Aug 1

Can political competition accelerate deforestation? Alice Xu finds that in Brazil, competitive elections lead to bureaucratic packing, replacing experienced officials with loyalists, undermining environmental enforcement and increasing forest loss.

Author: @alicexu.bsky.social

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jul 25

Join us in New Orleans for the SPSA 2026 Annual Conference, January 14-17. Submit proposals by September 1, and book your stay at the Hilton Riverside. Registration for the conference is now open.

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jul 19

Why do some political parties endure while others disappear? This study offers a new theory of party system stability and shows how a core group of parties shapes long-term competition.

#JOP #PartyPolitics #Elections #ComparativePolitics #PoliticalScience #PartySystems

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jul 8

@thejop.bsky.social Blog has just launched a new forum to facilitate an open and honest discussion around AI in political science.

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And learn more about how to make your own contribution via the submission guide: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/ai-f...

AI Forum – The Journal of Politics Blog

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 24

Do court rulings on TASER use change police behavior? This study finds that when courts restrict ECD (electronic control devices) use, police are more likely to use deadly force.

Authors: Courtenay R. Monroe, Sophia Hatz, Kristine Eck

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

That's a wrap for #SPSA2025. Thank you to all the participants for making this virtual conference a success. We can't wait to welcome you to our January 2026 in-person conference in New Orleans!

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're sending #SPSA2025 out in style! Our last session of panels is coming up at 4pm EDT, exploring topics like American Political Institutions, Comparative Political Behavior of Africa, and IR Theory.

Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

Coming up in the 2pm time slot, #SPSA2025 has panels on Gender & Politics and International Organizations & Alliances!

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Sara Chatfield @poliscisara.bsky.social · Jun 17

At a great workshop on qualitative data coding through @spsanews.bsky.social today. Dr. Lea Sgier shared this blog post that is super concerning. We need to stay vigilant about research quality and ethics in the face of AI.

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The risk of qualitative deepfake in qualitative is a reality

Discussion of the impact and risks of AI and qualitative deepfake on credibility and impartiality.

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

Wondering what to do over the lunch hour? Join #SPSA2025 for panels on Political Development and Public Opinion!

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

The 10 o'clock hour at #SPSA2025 is loaded! The KiND Institute workshop on qualitative data coding begins, as do research panels on polarization, international conflict, and political development.

Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

Kicking off Day 2 of the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference, we have panels on the Policy Effects on Wellness, Foreign Policy, and Campaigns and Elections. Starting in 20 minutes!

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 17

Day 2 of the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference is jam-packed with research panels and a KiND Institute workshop on qualitative data coding. Learn more at spsa.net/annual-meeti...

2025 Virtual Summer Conference – Southern Political Science Association

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 16

Day 1 of the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference rounds out with panels on Public-Private Partnerships, Democratic Performance and Authoritarianism, and Identity and Political Thought. Don't miss out!

Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 16

Coming up at noon at the #SPSA2025 Virtual Conference we have panels on Teaching Political Science, Representation in Latin America and Africa, and Race & Ethnicity in American Politics!

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 16

Coming up in the 10 o'clock hour we have panels on "The Intersection of Policy and Political Behavior" and "Borders and Migration." Stay up to date here: spsa.net/annual-meeti...

Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 16

The SPSA 2025 Virtual Conference kicks off in just a few minutes! Our first panel is on Political Methodology, featuring research on measures of media bias and ideology. Come check it out!

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Southern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · Jun 13

The SPSA Virtual Conference begins this Monday! Register for the conference and stay up-to-date on the research that will be presented on our conference website: spsa.net/annual-meeti...

2025 Virtual Summer Conference – Southern Political Science Association

The purpose of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) shall be to publish professional journals, improve teaching, promote interest and research in theoretical and practical political probl...

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