Amílcar Moreira
@amilcarmoreira.bsky.social
All Policy is Social | Assistant Prof. @ISEG. | ESPANET Board Member | EUROMOD Portugal
This is a brief reminder that the Call for Streams for the 24th ESPAnet Annual Conference is now open.
The deadline for submissions is the 16th of January 2026.
More information at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
The deadline for submissions is the 16th of January 2026.
More information at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
This is a brief reminder that the Call for Streams for the 24th ESPAnet Annual Conference is now open.
The deadline for submissions is the 16th of January 2026.
More information at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
The deadline for submissions is the 16th of January 2026.
More information at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
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The Free Municipality Experiments in Denmark exempted selected municipalities from 60–70% of national legislation in key areas, including primary education, daycare, eldercare. This led to substantial innovations resulting in proposals for broader reforms www.scup.com/doi/10.18261...
Scandinavian University Press
www.scup.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 AM
The Free Municipality Experiments in Denmark exempted selected municipalities from 60–70% of national legislation in key areas, including primary education, daycare, eldercare. This led to substantial innovations resulting in proposals for broader reforms www.scup.com/doi/10.18261...
Nothing says Nobel Peace Prize like a coup d’etat.
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Nothing says Nobel Peace Prize like a coup d’etat.
This is a brief reminder that the Call for Streams for the 24th ESPAnet Annual Conference is now open.
The deadline for submissions is the 9th of January.
More informations at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
The deadline for submissions is the 9th of January.
More informations at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
December 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This is a brief reminder that the Call for Streams for the 24th ESPAnet Annual Conference is now open.
The deadline for submissions is the 9th of January.
More informations at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
The deadline for submissions is the 9th of January.
More informations at: www.iseg.ulisboa.pt/event/24th-e...
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New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Female Mayors Do Not Lead to Greater Childcare Provision: Evidence from Polish Municipalities" by Adam Gendźwiłł, Jan Kroszka, Julita Łukomska, and Michał Pierzgalski.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/04/f...
"Female Mayors Do Not Lead to Greater Childcare Provision: Evidence from Polish Municipalities" by Adam Gendźwiłł, Jan Kroszka, Julita Łukomska, and Michał Pierzgalski.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/04/f...
Do Female Mayors Improve Childcare? New Evidence from Poland
New research from Polish municipalities shows female mayors do not significantly expand childcare services, challenging assumptions about gender and policy
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Female Mayors Do Not Lead to Greater Childcare Provision: Evidence from Polish Municipalities" by Adam Gendźwiłł, Jan Kroszka, Julita Łukomska, and Michał Pierzgalski.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/04/f...
"Female Mayors Do Not Lead to Greater Childcare Provision: Evidence from Polish Municipalities" by Adam Gendźwiłł, Jan Kroszka, Julita Łukomska, and Michał Pierzgalski.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/04/f...
As potenciais consequências constitucionais da próxima eleição presidencial são demasiado importantes para apenas ficar de lado a assistir. AJS é o candidato que assegura algum equilíbrio no atual balanço de poderes. E é por isso que o apoio.
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
As potenciais consequências constitucionais da próxima eleição presidencial são demasiado importantes para apenas ficar de lado a assistir. AJS é o candidato que assegura algum equilíbrio no atual balanço de poderes. E é por isso que o apoio.
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Vice-Presidente do Chega estacionou em local proibido e impediu a passagem de um elétrico para ir visitar o Martim Moniz cheganos.com/vice-preside...
Vice-Presidente do Chega estacionou em local proibido e impediu a passagem de um elétrico para ir visitar o Martim Moniz
Pedro dos Santos Frazão, Vice-Presidente do Chega, estacionou o seu carro em local proibido, impedindo a circulação de um elétrico, para ir visitar o Martim Moniz, zona preferida dos apoiantes da extr...
cheganos.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Vice-Presidente do Chega estacionou em local proibido e impediu a passagem de um elétrico para ir visitar o Martim Moniz cheganos.com/vice-preside...
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Over the past two years, @danielbeland.bsky.social and I have published four pieces exploring how ideas shape social policy — from conceptual foundations to reform and pedagogy.
This thread walks through them:
Over the past two years, @danielbeland.bsky.social and I have published four pieces exploring how ideas shape social policy — from conceptual foundations to reform and pedagogy.
This thread walks through them:
November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
**1/13**
Over the past two years, @danielbeland.bsky.social and I have published four pieces exploring how ideas shape social policy — from conceptual foundations to reform and pedagogy.
This thread walks through them:
Over the past two years, @danielbeland.bsky.social and I have published four pieces exploring how ideas shape social policy — from conceptual foundations to reform and pedagogy.
This thread walks through them:
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I *highly* recommend @brankomilan.bsky.social and @laywilliams.bsky.social superb books on the history of thought on economic inequality.
And if you want to see them discussing these topics, with @undercoverhist.bsky.social @johncassidysays.bsky.social and myself, video below.
And if you want to see them discussing these topics, with @undercoverhist.bsky.social @johncassidysays.bsky.social and myself, video below.
The Stone Centre Inequality Dialogue recap & full replay are now live. Huge thanks to @brankomilan.bsky.social, @laywilliams.bsky.social, @johncassidysays.bsky.social, @undercoverhist.bsky.social & @annastansbury.bsky.social for your contributions & to all who joined us. Recap: bit.ly/Dialogue-recap
November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I *highly* recommend @brankomilan.bsky.social and @laywilliams.bsky.social superb books on the history of thought on economic inequality.
And if you want to see them discussing these topics, with @undercoverhist.bsky.social @johncassidysays.bsky.social and myself, video below.
And if you want to see them discussing these topics, with @undercoverhist.bsky.social @johncassidysays.bsky.social and myself, video below.
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Sohel Murshed vê o país como um "ecossistema de ensino de excelência", mas alerta para o elevado custo de vida e a falta de oportunidades profissionais.
expresso.pt/economia/2025-1...
expresso.pt/economia/2025-1...
November 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Emerson drops an ass-covering natl poll showing Trump going from -3 job approval to -8. If these same red wave pollsters who showed Ciattarelli close start correcting their natl sample the false impression they've created of Trump being "OK" will evaporate.
emersoncollegepolling.com/november-202...
emersoncollegepolling.com/november-202...
November 2025 National Poll: Trump's Approval Drops While Democrats are ‘More Motivated to Vote’ Than Usual in Midterm Elections - Emerson Polling
A new Emerson College Polling national survey finds 41% of voters approve of the job…Full Release & Results
emersoncollegepolling.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Emerson drops an ass-covering natl poll showing Trump going from -3 job approval to -8. If these same red wave pollsters who showed Ciattarelli close start correcting their natl sample the false impression they've created of Trump being "OK" will evaporate.
emersoncollegepolling.com/november-202...
emersoncollegepolling.com/november-202...
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After the 2024 EU election, many in Brussels insisted the political center had held.
That wishful thinking is fading fast, with two working majorities now openly acknowledged in the European Parliament’s corridors.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
That wishful thinking is fading fast, with two working majorities now openly acknowledged in the European Parliament’s corridors.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
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www.politico.eu
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
After the 2024 EU election, many in Brussels insisted the political center had held.
That wishful thinking is fading fast, with two working majorities now openly acknowledged in the European Parliament’s corridors.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
That wishful thinking is fading fast, with two working majorities now openly acknowledged in the European Parliament’s corridors.
Brussels Playbook has more 👇
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NEW REPORT: Modelling and reforming school choice
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
Access to highly effective schools: The case for reform – Welcome to the Economics blog
How do we address the gap in attainment between the most advantaged and disadvantaged students in the UK? Pioneering research, led by the University of Bristol, reveals the reforms most likely to equa...
economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
NEW REPORT: Modelling and reforming school choice
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
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Quem diria que o Isaltino ia ser este combatente anti-fachos?
November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Quem diria que o Isaltino ia ser este combatente anti-fachos?
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Un escándalo ha sacudido a la UE: la Comisión Europea investiga si el servicio de espionaje húngaro trabajó para reclutar a una red de espías entre los funcionarios europeos
Un escándalo de espionaje de Hungría a la UE implica al comisario de Orbán
La Comisión investiga si una red de agentes reclutó a funcionarios europeos en Bruselas para vigilar expedientes húngaros. Budapest niega las acusaciones
elpais.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Un escándalo ha sacudido a la UE: la Comisión Europea investiga si el servicio de espionaje húngaro trabajó para reclutar a una red de espías entre los funcionarios europeos
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Does the rise of populism have economic roots, and more protectionist and anti-immigration policies help? Quick thread on my latest piece here
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October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Does the rise of populism have economic roots, and more protectionist and anti-immigration policies help? Quick thread on my latest piece here
buff.ly/O2SoUok
buff.ly/O2SoUok
Há 5 anos um grupo de figuras do que era então o centro-direita moderado publicava um abaixo-assinado contra a deriva nacionalista e identitária. Alguns deles são hoje ministros da República. Como podem conviver, em silêncio, com estas declarações… eu não percebo.
October 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Há 5 anos um grupo de figuras do que era então o centro-direita moderado publicava um abaixo-assinado contra a deriva nacionalista e identitária. Alguns deles são hoje ministros da República. Como podem conviver, em silêncio, com estas declarações… eu não percebo.
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It’s disheartening to see so many academics embracing - and doing research that feeds into - contemporary pronatalism.
We don’t need to repeat the mistakes of the past.
We don’t need to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Three future PAA presidents (Taeuber, Taeuber, Whelpton) and one ASA president (Hankins) wrote positive pieces in American Journal of Sociology in the 1930s about Hitler's pronatalist policies.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It’s disheartening to see so many academics embracing - and doing research that feeds into - contemporary pronatalism.
We don’t need to repeat the mistakes of the past.
We don’t need to repeat the mistakes of the past.
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Lá como cá, a utilização de meios de comunicação, que imitam jornais online, para difundir notícias falsas.
Vox gasta un millón al año en 'La Gaceta de la Iberosfera', la web de la fundación Disenso que alimenta con bulos el discurso contra los inmigrantes. Es una de las causas del agujero económico que ha llevado a la fundación a pérdidas por vez primera
La fundación de Abascal entra por primera vez en pérdidas pese a recibir casi 11 millones de Vox en cinco años
La formación ultra gasta un millón al año en la web que alimenta con bulos el discurso contra los inmigrantes
social.elpais.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Lá como cá, a utilização de meios de comunicação, que imitam jornais online, para difundir notícias falsas.
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Just want to give a shout out to my 83 year old dad- normally conservative, a former SCOTUS law clerk for Rehnquist- who protested out in the rain this morning in St Louis. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Just want to give a shout out to my 83 year old dad- normally conservative, a former SCOTUS law clerk for Rehnquist- who protested out in the rain this morning in St Louis. #NoKings