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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 10h

The #AmericasBarometer remains the go to source for understanding democratic change in the Americas.

Join our community to track democracy trends, explore our data, & engage with CGD's work globally!

Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: t.co/OejTBzY0z4

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 10h

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025/26 #AmericasBarometer 🚀, w/ support from
@kellogginstitute.bsky.social!

This partnership combines survey expertise & regional knowledge to continue delivering top-notch comparative data.

📰 Read more from
@vuartsci.bsky.social: t.co/g0PcgUqCsr

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 1d

Join us tomorrow!

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Our next #WISM talk is coming up!

🗓 Wed. Oct. 8 @ 11 am CT

@consueloamat.bsky.social is an expert on state repression, political violence, and civil society under authoritarian regimes in Latin America.

🔗 Sign up here: vanderbi.lt/wism-signup

More info here: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Our next #WISM talk is coming up!

🗓 Wed. Oct. 8 @ 11 am CT

@consueloamat.bsky.social is an expert on state repression, political violence, and civil society under authoritarian regimes in Latin America.

🔗 Sign up here: vanderbi.lt/wism-signup

More info here: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Sep 4

How do we reimagine democracy in the face of global backsliding? 🌎 Coalitions, civic engagement, & cross-sector collaboration are key. Proud that @VandyCGD co-hosted this timely conference with @brookings.edu , @cornelluniversity.bsky.social, & @umich.edu

www.brookings.edu/articles/key...

Democracy and policy: Reimagining a global democratic future | Brookings

Key takeaways emerged from a conference of democracy experts and practitioners who gathered to reimagine democracy at this pivotal moment.

www.brookings.edu

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨The wait is over—#WISM is back this fall!

Join us for cutting-edge survey methods talks from global experts.

🔗 Sign up here: vanderbi.lt/wism-signup

Check out the rest of the 2025 Fall schedule here: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jul 7

📊 The findings come from CGD/LAPOP Lab surveys of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia and Peru (2024). Explore the data and methods here: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/raw-da...

Datasets

www.vanderbilt.edu

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jul 7

Millions of Venezuelans have fled their country, facing hardship and discrimination abroad. Yet many show remarkable resilience and hope for the future.

@itsmarirodriguez.bsky.social explores what new survey data from COL and PER reveal about the Venezuelan diaspora: tinyurl.com/u47jyf4m

The Future of Venezuela’s Diaspora

Recent surveys of migrant communities in Colombia and Peru provide rare insights into the largest exodus in Latin American history.

americasquarterly.org

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jul 2

3️⃣ The collaboration may have ended, but its legacy endures. We’re proud of what we built together, and grateful to all the USAID and regional partners who made it possible.

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jul 2

2️⃣ Our partners across USAID were among the most thoughtful and dedicated collaborators we’ve ever worked with. Their efforts made an impact on millions of lives. We wish them the very best in the next chapter.

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jul 2

1️⃣ Through this partnership, we built the #AmericasBarometer as a vital tool for understanding democratic attitudes. Together, we:
• Collected 400K+ interviews in 30+ countries
• Innovated survey methods
• Trained 100s of local researchers
• Produced data for policy & academia

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jul 2

Yesterday marked the final day of USAID as we’ve known it. At the Center for Global Democracy and @LAPOP_Lab, we’re deeply grateful for more than 20 years of meaningful partnership. A short thread on what we built together 👇

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 24

📢 It’s here! The new Data Playground is live!

Explore #AmericasBarometer data like never before:

📊 Interactive visualizations
🌎 Cross-country comparisons
👥 Insights by age, gender & more

Try it now 👉 www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/data-p...

#DataPlayground #AmericasBarometer

AmericasBarometer Data Playground

www.vanderbilt.edu

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 23

[4/4]🏆 Learn more about the Seligson Prize and see past winners here:
🔗 vanderbilt.edu/lapop/seligs...
#SeligsonPrize #LAPOPLab #PoliticalBehavior #AmericasBarometer

Seligson Prize

vanderbilt.edu

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 23

[3/4] Huge thanks to this year’s Seligson Prize committee:

👏 Scott Desposato
👏 Mariela Daby
👏 Paula Muñoz Chirinos

We’re grateful for their time and thoughtful evaluation of an impressive set of submissions!

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 23

[2/4] The Seligson Prize is awarded annually to the best scholarship using #AmericasBarometer data published or finalized in the prior two calendar years. The prize honors the late Mitchell Seligson, LAPOP’s founder and a pioneer in the study of public opinion.

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Seligson Prize! 🎉Congratulations🎉 to Amy Erica Smith and @tboas.bsky.social for their article: “Religion, Sexuality Politics, and the Transformation of Latin American Electorates.” [1/4]

Read it in ‪@bjpols.bsky.social:
🔗cup.org/4f3Ly4F

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 17

🚨 We’re live now with the Data Playground demo! Come join us and explore the tool in action!

Join us here:

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 16

🚨 Don’t miss out! Our Data Playground demo is tomorrow at 11 am CT! Learn a powerful new way to explore #AmericasBarometer data, w/ dynamic visuals & intuitive features.

Whether you're a scholar, journalist, student, or policymaker, this tool is built for you.

🎟️ Sign up now: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 10

The new Data Playground is almost here! Get ready for interactive visuals, demographic filters, & an intuitive interface.

👀 See by signing up for our exclusive preview session here: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh

🗓️ Demo on Tues., June 17 @ 11 am CT

🚀 Launches Wed., June 18!

#AmericasBarometer

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 5

🗓️ It’s official: we’re launching a powerful, user-friendly tool for exploring #AmericasBarometer data on Wed., June 18!

✨ Don’t miss the big day—sign up for a sneak peek: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh

🗓️Demo on Tues., June 17 @ 11 am CT
#DataPlayground #AmericasBarometer #PublicOpinion

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Jun 3

What can the new Data Playground do?

📈Show time trends
🌎Compare countries
👥Visualize opinions by gender, education, age, and more
💻No R, no Stata—just clicks

📅Launching soon. Stay tuned. #ComingSoon #AmericasBarometer #PublicOpinion

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · May 27

We’re excited to introduce a refreshed Data Playground — your go-to tool for exploring AmericasBarometer data.

📊 Interactive graphs
🌎 Cross-country comparisons
👥 Insights by age, gender & more

#AmericasBarometer #ComingSoon #DataPlayground #PublicOpinion

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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Mar 27

Just a couple of weeks (or so) left to send in your nominations!

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Feb 20

📢Calling all scholars!📢 The Seligson Prize honors top research using AmericasBarometer data. Have a publication from 2023 or 2024? Send it in!

📌 Self-nominations are welcome!
📅 Deadline: April 15, 2025

Details below! ⬇️

Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · Mar 10

🚨 Important update on our partnership with USAID. Read our full announcement below. ⬇️

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