The Netherlands are set for a new chapter in its parliamentary history. A minority government. And the youngest PM ever.
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The Netherlands are set for a new chapter in its parliamentary history. A minority government. And the youngest PM ever.
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The analysis by @davevitto.bsky.social, S. Rojon, J.-B. Pilet and E. Paulis uncover distinctive associations between governing preferences and propensity to vote for the main Italian parties
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In light of #Portugalโs presidential election first round, we recommend the analysis by @marianasmendes.bsky.social of the transformation of Portugalโs party system, revealed by the 2025 general election.
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The study by @galais.bsky.social & @ruizhdezmaria.bsky.social reveals that sadness can reduce support for far-right parties in Spain, whereas angerโthe most studied emotionโshows only a limited reinforcing effect
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This study by A. Ceron, @scopelliti.bsky.social & T. Grechanaya focuses on the political determinants of the use of appeals for responsibility
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@andrea-pedrazzani.bsky.social & F.Zucchini analyse #Italy's #premierato reform. According to their study, it would improve cabinet duration, but greater stability could be achieved through the constructive vote of no-confidence
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The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judgeโs permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force.
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Not one more cent for DHS and ICE. We have the power to end this.
24.01.2026 22:51 โ ๐ 2341 ๐ 457 ๐ฌ 101 ๐ 64Why is Dem leadership not on the ground in MN? If the answer is โpolls show Trumpโs disapproval is only -15 on deportations, but -25 on prices,โ thats a Bad Use Of Polling and a complete failure in their capacity as leaders to lead public opinion and fight for democracy and the rule of law
24.01.2026 18:03 โ ๐ 4167 ๐ 919 ๐ฌ 129 ๐ 98Thousands of Minnesotans marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE. The wind chill was 30 below during the march.
Hundreds of businesses closed their doors Friday in support of the protest as activists urged Minnesotans to abstain from economic activity.
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown and ICE surge in the Twin Cities drew large protests on Friday. It was part of a general strike and walkout backed by labor leaders and faith groups. https://to.pbs.org/4sVFOB9
24.01.2026 02:40 โ ๐ 373 ๐ 74 ๐ฌ 7 ๐ 2Chalkboard politics logo, a chalkboard with the podcast name and affiliations
๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃAnnouncing...Chalkboard Politics @chalkboardpolitics.bsky.social, a podcast by students, for students (and their teachers). Written, edited, and mixed by the students at @siwpscolumbia.bsky.social and distributed by @goodauth.bsky.social. 1/ www.podbean.com/media/share/...
20.01.2026 22:15 โ ๐ 71 ๐ 31 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 8The summer undergraduate internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2026. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours/week and are paid $18.50/hour. This internship is available to undergraduate students with an interest in public opinion, survey research, and data science. Pew Research Center is an office-based workplace, with all staff working in the Centerโs Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).โฏ Staff have the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. A modest relocation stipend is available for candidates who need it. Internship dates: June 1-Aug. 14, 2026 (with alternative dates of June 15-Aug. 28, 2026 also available) Education/Training/Experience College students who are pursuing a bachelorโs or associate degree and have completed a minimum of two years (in other words, rising juniors and seniors).
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Very pleased to share that the final article from my PhD journey has found a home at the @jeppjournal.bsky.social!
This is for you if youโre interested in political cleavages & social policy change
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Elections in #Portugal today
18.01.2026 14:17 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Portugal is having a presidential election tomorrow (Sunday).
It is a fairly unusual one, which is representative of how much the political landscape has changed in the country.
Here is some quick context about it, in case that is of interest:
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What do political scientists actually mean when they use the phrase "radical right"? New-ish chapter ๐, and like the rest of this excellent volume, it's #openaccess
09.01.2026 20:50 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0Scroll up! ๐
16.01.2026 12:50 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Presidential elections are this Sunday in Portugal. Want to learn more about recent elections in Portugal? Take a look at these articles published in @sespjournal.bsky.social.
@marianasmendes.bsky.social examines the 2025 parliamentary elections (open access)
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South Korea sentences former leader Yoon to five years in prison ft.trib.al/i9XbjHD
16.01.2026 11:22 โ ๐ 57 ๐ 16 ๐ฌ 5 ๐ 8Another thing that might be helpful is if professors also posted links to already prepared video lectures that are publicly available, e.g. discipline, topic, length (relevant minutes), link. Could be helpful for folks that can't deal with the coordination costs.
15.01.2026 21:30 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Another thing that might be helpful is if professors also posted links to already prepared video lectures that are publicly available, e.g. discipline, topic, length (relevant minutes), link. Could be helpful for folks that can't deal with the coordination costs.
15.01.2026 21:28 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0THREAD of offers of guest lectures (via Zoom) for Minneapolis-area classes so faculty can offer their students a top-quality education while dealing with other crises
Seeing tons of extremely generous offers. I'll try to post 'em all here--please add your own w topics you can cover & how to contact
happy to help, either guest lecture or to read/comment on any writing. Political science. Can do intro to comparative politics guest lectures, European politics, minority governments, most things Spanish politics.
15.01.2026 21:10 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1Over the past decade, US immigration agents have shot and killed more than two dozen people. Not a single agent appears to have faced criminal charges.
Our reporter spent four years investigating ICE shootings that occurred from 2015 to 2021. Some patterns emerged.
Bonus: For several recent articles on electoral behavior in Portugal, see SESP's Latest Articles
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And here Josรฉ Santana-Pereira & @edegiorgi.bsky.social examine the 2022 parliamentary elections in Portugal. 4/4.
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