Allison Hartnett
@ashartnett.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at USC POIR. Authoritarianism past and present, redistribution & inequality, land, elites. Mostly MENA. www.allisonhartnett.io
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Recognizing the Merit of our Peers: 2026 APSA Awards Nominations Open | Deadline: February 11, 2026
Recognizing the Merit of our Peers: 2026 APSA Awards Nominations Open | Deadline: February 11, 2026
One of the many important roles of the American Political Science Association (APSA) is recognizing excellence in the political science profession. APSA makes awards for the best dissertations, papers and articles, and books in the various subfields, and for career achievement in research, teaching and service to the discipline. These awards will be presented at the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting…
politicalsciencenow.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Recognizing the Merit of our Peers: 2026 APSA Awards Nominations Open | Deadline: February 11, 2026
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Currently in FirstView: In “Measuring Media Criticism with ALC Word Embeddings,” @cbarrie.bsky.social, Neil Ketchley, @aasiegel.bsky.social, and Mossaab Bagdouri introduce a method for estimating media criticism using à la carte word embeddings which requires only minimal computational resources.
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Currently in FirstView: In “Measuring Media Criticism with ALC Word Embeddings,” @cbarrie.bsky.social, Neil Ketchley, @aasiegel.bsky.social, and Mossaab Bagdouri introduce a method for estimating media criticism using à la carte word embeddings which requires only minimal computational resources.
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Citizen and Subject (and Mayor.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Citizen and Subject (and Mayor.)
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Excited to share my new publication @poppublicsphere.bsky.social! We often think that women’s formal political participation began in the 1900s. Using archival records from over 150 assembly meetings between 1493-1789 in France, I show that, in fact, some women had political rights much earlier!
The Political Limits of the Patriarchy: Women’s Rights in Early Representative Institutions | Perspectives on Politics | Cambridge Core
The Political Limits of the Patriarchy: Women’s Rights in Early Representative Institutions
doi.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Excited to share my new publication @poppublicsphere.bsky.social! We often think that women’s formal political participation began in the 1900s. Using archival records from over 150 assembly meetings between 1493-1789 in France, I show that, in fact, some women had political rights much earlier!
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Many thanks to @ashartnett.bsky.social Jeff Jenkins and USC for the wonderful opportunity to keynote at the annual Historical Political Economy conference. It was great to catch up with and learn from such an amazing set of people. I had a blast!
October 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Many thanks to @ashartnett.bsky.social Jeff Jenkins and USC for the wonderful opportunity to keynote at the annual Historical Political Economy conference. It was great to catch up with and learn from such an amazing set of people. I had a blast!
Capping a great day of research and discussion at our second annual HPE Conference with @saumjha.bsky.social 's keynote @usc.edu @usccis.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Capping a great day of research and discussion at our second annual HPE Conference with @saumjha.bsky.social 's keynote @usc.edu @usccis.bsky.social
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This is how you normalize authoritarianism.
June 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is how you normalize authoritarianism.
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there is something quite close to unanimity among serious scholars on this point, but the Washington Post omits that in favor of highlighting one such scholar's donations to Democratic candidates
June 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
there is something quite close to unanimity among serious scholars on this point, but the Washington Post omits that in favor of highlighting one such scholar's donations to Democratic candidates
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"Comparative politics has needed a book like this – one that directly and dedicatedly tackles the topic of counterrevolutions – for a very long time."
Return of Tyranny by Killian Clark, Coming Soon
#PoliSky #BookSky #PoliSci
cup.org/4dX8DWU
Return of Tyranny by Killian Clark, Coming Soon
#PoliSky #BookSky #PoliSci
cup.org/4dX8DWU
Return of Tyranny
Cambridge Core - Middle East Studies - Return of Tyranny
www.cambridge.org
June 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"Comparative politics has needed a book like this – one that directly and dedicatedly tackles the topic of counterrevolutions – for a very long time."
Return of Tyranny by Killian Clark, Coming Soon
#PoliSky #BookSky #PoliSci
cup.org/4dX8DWU
Return of Tyranny by Killian Clark, Coming Soon
#PoliSky #BookSky #PoliSci
cup.org/4dX8DWU
This is the vibe in our household at the moment. We're tired. Also, big ask for young parents in Poland to have to vote for their kids' future AND make Dzień Dziecka happen all in one day.
Exit poll has Trzaskowski at 50.3. If anyone needs me, I’m at home, sacrificing chickens.
June 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This is the vibe in our household at the moment. We're tired. Also, big ask for young parents in Poland to have to vote for their kids' future AND make Dzień Dziecka happen all in one day.
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For those interested in fieldwork and research ethics, this is a must-read by @separkinson.bsky.social: "Indiana Jones & the Institutional Review Board: Disciplinary Incentives, Researcher Archetypes & the Pathologies of Knowledge Production." Link: doi.org/10.1162/daed...
May 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
For those interested in fieldwork and research ethics, this is a must-read by @separkinson.bsky.social: "Indiana Jones & the Institutional Review Board: Disciplinary Incentives, Researcher Archetypes & the Pathologies of Knowledge Production." Link: doi.org/10.1162/daed...
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Today, the ERC formally adopted a decision to increase its support for researchers moving to Europe.
On top of its normal grants, the ERC offers 'start-up' funding to help PIs establish laboratories / research teams in Europe.
This extra funding is now x2 (up to €2 million!)
europa.eu/!6Vdgmp
On top of its normal grants, the ERC offers 'start-up' funding to help PIs establish laboratories / research teams in Europe.
This extra funding is now x2 (up to €2 million!)
europa.eu/!6Vdgmp
May 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Today, the ERC formally adopted a decision to increase its support for researchers moving to Europe.
On top of its normal grants, the ERC offers 'start-up' funding to help PIs establish laboratories / research teams in Europe.
This extra funding is now x2 (up to €2 million!)
europa.eu/!6Vdgmp
On top of its normal grants, the ERC offers 'start-up' funding to help PIs establish laboratories / research teams in Europe.
This extra funding is now x2 (up to €2 million!)
europa.eu/!6Vdgmp
Supportive environments are productive environments, and I love building this community with @lotemhalevy.bsky.social and @tinepaulsen.bsky.social
(Half) the writing group got together for a writing retreat. This job is a lot easier w a superstar group of women who listen, advise, and laugh with you.
Thank you @ashartnett.bsky.social for the visit and @tinepaulsen.bsky.social for showing us around Zurich after a week of writing. 💜
Thank you @ashartnett.bsky.social for the visit and @tinepaulsen.bsky.social for showing us around Zurich after a week of writing. 💜
May 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Supportive environments are productive environments, and I love building this community with @lotemhalevy.bsky.social and @tinepaulsen.bsky.social
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🚨🚨 Accepted yesterday! 🚨🚨
@lenkabustikova.bsky.social and I introduce the concept of "Confessional Illiberalism" and distinguish it from two other forms of illiberalism, reactionary and prejudicial illiberalism.
We also compare the concept to other '-isms' to tidy the backsliding literature.
@lenkabustikova.bsky.social and I introduce the concept of "Confessional Illiberalism" and distinguish it from two other forms of illiberalism, reactionary and prejudicial illiberalism.
We also compare the concept to other '-isms' to tidy the backsliding literature.
May 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🚨🚨 Accepted yesterday! 🚨🚨
@lenkabustikova.bsky.social and I introduce the concept of "Confessional Illiberalism" and distinguish it from two other forms of illiberalism, reactionary and prejudicial illiberalism.
We also compare the concept to other '-isms' to tidy the backsliding literature.
@lenkabustikova.bsky.social and I introduce the concept of "Confessional Illiberalism" and distinguish it from two other forms of illiberalism, reactionary and prejudicial illiberalism.
We also compare the concept to other '-isms' to tidy the backsliding literature.
It's International Workers Day and I hope you're resting. If wanted to attend the Annual HPE Conference in October @usc.edu, however, this is your last chance to send in an abstract! Tagging @broadstreetblog.bsky.social and @hpe-project.bsky.social for maximum HPE visibility.
Just a little over one week to submit your abstract for the 2nd Annual Historical Political Economy Conference at @usc.edu, co-sponsored by @usccis.bsky.social and the USC PIPE Collaborative. Keynote Address by @saumjha.bsky.social. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #econsky #polisky
Second Annual Historical Political Economy Conference: Call for Papers
Co-organized by Allison Hartnett, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Jeffery A. Jenkins, Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law
University of Southern California
Oc...
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May 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It's International Workers Day and I hope you're resting. If wanted to attend the Annual HPE Conference in October @usc.edu, however, this is your last chance to send in an abstract! Tagging @broadstreetblog.bsky.social and @hpe-project.bsky.social for maximum HPE visibility.
Applications due tomorrow, May 1!
Just a little over one week to submit your abstract for the 2nd Annual Historical Political Economy Conference at @usc.edu, co-sponsored by @usccis.bsky.social and the USC PIPE Collaborative. Keynote Address by @saumjha.bsky.social. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #econsky #polisky
Second Annual Historical Political Economy Conference: Call for Papers
Co-organized by Allison Hartnett, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Jeffery A. Jenkins, Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law
University of Southern California
Oc...
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April 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Applications due tomorrow, May 1!
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The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is now OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
You can find more information here on the CfP: apsg.work/cfp/
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
You can find more information here on the CfP: apsg.work/cfp/
Apply to Present Your Work!
Complete the form to be considered for the Authoritarian Political Systems Group Fall 2025 Season. Read the Seminar Rules before applying.
forms.gle
April 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is now OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
You can find more information here on the CfP: apsg.work/cfp/
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
You can find more information here on the CfP: apsg.work/cfp/
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Should citizens vote in authoritarian elections? In a recent @apsrjournal article, Turkuler Isiksel and Thomas Pepinsky (@tompepinsky) make the case for the democratic value of voting under authoritarianism.
Should We Vote in Authoritarian Elections?
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Ewa Nizalowska, covers the new article by Turkuler Isiksel and Thomas B. Pepinsky, "Voting in Authoritarian Elections." Elections are often taken as a defining feature of democratic regimes. Although voting is not the only form of democratic political engagement, we tend to presume that voting makes the regimes we live under fairer, more stable and peaceful, or simply better governed.
politicalsciencenow.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Should citizens vote in authoritarian elections? In a recent @apsrjournal article, Turkuler Isiksel and Thomas Pepinsky (@tompepinsky) make the case for the democratic value of voting under authoritarianism.
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Even established authoritarian regimes consider arresting defiant judges an extreme tactic—a serious escalation usually reserved for after one-party rule is firmly entrenched. Seeing a judge arrested in the US today should alarm everyone who values democratic governance. This cannot be allowed. 🧵
April 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Even established authoritarian regimes consider arresting defiant judges an extreme tactic—a serious escalation usually reserved for after one-party rule is firmly entrenched. Seeing a judge arrested in the US today should alarm everyone who values democratic governance. This cannot be allowed. 🧵
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A few observations on this. Look at the title of the website: “Academic Prioritization”
Many OH campuses are doing this. I’d argue that some of these departments were to be closed *before* SB1 and the Toledo admin is using SB1 to deflect from its own decisions.
news.utoledo.edu/index.php/04...
Many OH campuses are doing this. I’d argue that some of these departments were to be closed *before* SB1 and the Toledo admin is using SB1 to deflect from its own decisions.
news.utoledo.edu/index.php/04...
April 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A few observations on this. Look at the title of the website: “Academic Prioritization”
Many OH campuses are doing this. I’d argue that some of these departments were to be closed *before* SB1 and the Toledo admin is using SB1 to deflect from its own decisions.
news.utoledo.edu/index.php/04...
Many OH campuses are doing this. I’d argue that some of these departments were to be closed *before* SB1 and the Toledo admin is using SB1 to deflect from its own decisions.
news.utoledo.edu/index.php/04...
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Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Looking for a brief break from the news? Please join us in sunny Los Angeles to talk Historical Political Economy! With a lot of history to work with, and great HPE folks, it’s going to be a lot of fun and likely more cheerful than the contemporary version.
Just a little over one week to submit your abstract for the 2nd Annual Historical Political Economy Conference at @usc.edu, co-sponsored by @usccis.bsky.social and the USC PIPE Collaborative. Keynote Address by @saumjha.bsky.social. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #econsky #polisky
Second Annual Historical Political Economy Conference: Call for Papers
Co-organized by Allison Hartnett, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Jeffery A. Jenkins, Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law
University of Southern California
Oc...
docs.google.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Looking for a brief break from the news? Please join us in sunny Los Angeles to talk Historical Political Economy! With a lot of history to work with, and great HPE folks, it’s going to be a lot of fun and likely more cheerful than the contemporary version.
Reposted by Allison Hartnett
Huge: Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, confiscates assets and offices. Move reflects mounting fears of internal strife, as monarchy worries about possible ethnic cleansing from WB into Jordan, and militancy from Syrian where Israeli forces are present. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates its assets and offices
Jordan outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's most vocal opposition group, on Wednesday and confiscated its assets after members of the group were found to be linked to a sabotage plot, Interior Minister Mazen Fraya said.
www.reuters.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Huge: Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, confiscates assets and offices. Move reflects mounting fears of internal strife, as monarchy worries about possible ethnic cleansing from WB into Jordan, and militancy from Syrian where Israeli forces are present. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Just a little over one week to submit your abstract for the 2nd Annual Historical Political Economy Conference at @usc.edu, co-sponsored by @usccis.bsky.social and the USC PIPE Collaborative. Keynote Address by @saumjha.bsky.social. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #econsky #polisky
Second Annual Historical Political Economy Conference: Call for Papers
Co-organized by Allison Hartnett, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Jeffery A. Jenkins, Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law
University of Southern California
Oc...
docs.google.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Just a little over one week to submit your abstract for the 2nd Annual Historical Political Economy Conference at @usc.edu, co-sponsored by @usccis.bsky.social and the USC PIPE Collaborative. Keynote Address by @saumjha.bsky.social. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #econsky #polisky