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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 12d

The deadline is today...

but it is not too late to submit your proposal! ⤵️

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 14d

Do you want to submit a paper or panel proposal?

Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/

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jenn m. jackson @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social · 13d

I'm so excited to be returning as section chair for Gender, Race, and Intersectionality at the @wpsa.bsky.social meeting in San Diego on Apr 2 - 4, 2026. We are still accepting submissions. Please see details here:

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/sect...

Submit a paper here:

wpsanet.org/app_panel/pa...

Political Research Quarterly - Volume 78, Number 3

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eraldo.bsky.social @eraldo.bsky.social · 17d

Anyone interested in putting together a panel on (de)colonization for WPSA 2026 (San Diego)?

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 14d

The September issue of the Political Research Quarterly is already available online!

journals.sagepub.com/toc/PRQ/curr...

Table of contents for Political Research Quarterly, 78, 3

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 14d

Do you want to submit a paper or panel proposal?

Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 14d

Two days left! ⏰

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

Information regarding the program and additional WPSA news is found on our website:

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/

Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.

The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.

www.wpsanet.org

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Lucia Rafanelli @lrafanell.bsky.social · 28d

Join us and our 3 great panelists, @aejm.bsky.social (Alison McQueen), Shmuel Nili, and Jack Turner, to talk about academic publishing! Thurs. Oct. 30, 4 pm ET over Zoom! No pre-reading but please register in advance!

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 28d

The WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community will be hosting a panel on academic publishing on October 30 ⤵️

No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social

The WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community cordially invites you to a panel on:

Academic Publishing

Thursday, October 30, 2025
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Eastern Time)

Alison McQueen (Stanford University)
Shmuel Nili (Northwestern University)
Jack Turner (University of Washington)

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Josh McCrain @joshmccrain.bsky.social · 21d

The @wpsa.bsky.social 2026 annual meeting submission deadline is soon. Reminder: it's in San Diego! In April!

I'm the section chair for legislative politics, please submit your papers. Also, this is a great conference for graduate students!

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/

Dear political science: tools for the study of black (life and) politics

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 28d

The WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community will be hosting a panel on academic publishing on October 30 ⤵️

No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social

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dr. jordie davies @jordiedavies.bsky.social · Jan 7

Really proud that this is out now at @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social as a part of the Flowers for the Founders of Black Politics issue edited by @pcpeay.bsky.social, Najja Baptist, and Pearl Dowe. Grateful to Cathy Cohen and Katherine McKittrick for Black feminist critique & seeing the fullness of Black life.

With the invitation to reflect upon the founders of the Black politics subfield, this article considers the work of Cathy Cohen. I particularly focus on her essay “Deviance as Resistance: A New Res...

www.tandfonline.com

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 28d

If you are attending the APSA meeting in Vancouver, you might take a moment to talk with others about putting together a proposal for editing Political Research Quarterly.

Or you might set up a meeting with our Executive Director to talk about editing the journal ⤵️

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are currently seeking nominations of qualified individuals who can edit the journal Political Research Quarterly (PRQ) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. This four-year term is renewable for a two-year extension. Self-nominations are welcome.

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · 28d

The deadline is quickly approaching! ⏰
And today is the perfect day to submit your proposal ⤵️

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

Information regarding the program and additional WPSA news is found on our website:

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/

Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.

The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.

www.wpsanet.org

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dr. jordie davies @jordiedavies.bsky.social · Aug 14

Re-upping this! Send me your papers! @wpsa.bsky.social @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social

dr. jordie davies @jordiedavies.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hi friends! I am collecting submissions for the Best Women in Politics Paper Award for WPSA! Send your nominations to ejdavies [at] uci [dot] edu. Self nominations are welcome!

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 31

Nominations and/or requests for more information should be submitted to:

Chris Stout (Chair)
UC San Diego
[email protected]

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are currently seeking nominations of qualified individuals who can edit the journal Political Research Quarterly (PRQ) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. This four-year term is renewable for a two-year extension. Self-nominations are welcome.

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 21

Volunteers for service on all WPSA committees are sought. Terms of service are three years for all committees except the Committee on Nominations (two years) and the award committees (one year).

Please indicate your interest in committee service here:

www.wpsanet.org/forms/servic...

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

1. A Call for Papers from Program Chair
wpsanet.org/meeting/call...

2. Listing of the 2026 Program Committee
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/sect...

3. Executive Council Roster for 2025-2026
www.wpsanet.org/about/office...

4. Awards Announcement and submission instructions
www.wpsanet.org/award/

wpsanet.org

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

Information regarding the program and additional WPSA news is found on our website:

www.wpsanet.org/meeting/

Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.

The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.

Friday, July 11 - Andrew March on “Can a State Have a Right to Exist?”

www.wpsanet.org

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

WPSA President Tony Affigne and Program Chair Carrie Liu Currier are planning the 2026 Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for April 2-4, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego. We hope to see you there!

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

Today! ⤵️

Lucia Rafanelli @lrafanell.bsky.social · Jul 2

After a brief hiatus, the WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community returns 7/11, 4 pm ET w/ Andrew March's "Can a State Have a Right to Exist?" & Anna Stilz as commenter! Join us to discuss this important & timely question. @wpsa.bsky.social #poltheory #polisky Details: mailchi.mp/0cc5739fb0a9...

Friday, July 11 - Andrew March on “Can a State Have a Right to Exist?”

Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 10

Tomorrow! 🔽

Lucia Rafanelli @lrafanell.bsky.social · Jul 2

After a brief hiatus, the WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community returns 7/11, 4 pm ET w/ Andrew March's "Can a State Have a Right to Exist?" & Anna Stilz as commenter! Join us to discuss this important & timely question. @wpsa.bsky.social #poltheory #polisky Details: mailchi.mp/0cc5739fb0a9...

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Western Political Science Association @wpsa.bsky.social · Jul 10

In #FirstView by Joanna Everitt, Kenny William Ie, Karen Bird, Angelia Wagner, and Mireille Lalancette: "Examining the Effects of 2SLGBTQI+ Candidates on 2SLGBTQI+ Voter Turnout in Canada"

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Friday, July 11 - Andrew March on “Can a State Have a Right to Exist?”

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Lucia Rafanelli @lrafanell.bsky.social · Jul 9

This Friday! Come join us! #poltheory #polisky @wpsa.bsky.social

Lucia Rafanelli @lrafanell.bsky.social · Jul 2

After a brief hiatus, the WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community returns 7/11, 4 pm ET w/ Andrew March's "Can a State Have a Right to Exist?" & Anna Stilz as commenter! Join us to discuss this important & timely question. @wpsa.bsky.social #poltheory #polisky Details: mailchi.mp/0cc5739fb0a9...