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British Journal of Political Science from @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org‬.

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BJPolS is now an open access journal and from 2025 will publish continuously with no more issues, just one volume per year.
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Left-Wing Governments and Far-Right Success - https://cup.org/3NpBdXI

- Albert Falcó-Gimeno, @jurado.bsky.social & @markuswagner.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the surge of far-right parties in recent decades, investigating the implications when left-wing governments are in power.
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Gender Bias in Legislative Oversight: Do Parliamentarians Control Women Ministers More Tightly than Men Ministers? - https://cup.org/45Rm9Z6

- @corinnakroeber.bsky.social, @lenastephan.bsky.social, @sarahdingler.bsky.social & @camilamontero.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract of a scholarly article discussing the influence of legislators' gender on the questioning behaviors in parliamentary activities.
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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"In time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Zuckert and Graber have collected the best set of essays on the Declaration ever published."

The Cambridge Companion to the Declaration of Independence, eds. @mgraber1.bsky.social & Michael Zuckert

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Illustration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
January 20, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Legislator or Representative? Politicians’ Tasks According to Voters - https://cup.org/49LV0Ia

"Politicians’ need for prioritizing time and energy is acute and consequential for democracy"

- Helene Helboe Pedersen

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract summarizing a research study about the influence of politicians' prioritization on democratic engagement. Discusses how voters' values impact their preferences for representatives, with a focus on study results from Denmark, Germany, UK, and US.
January 20, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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This MLK Day, honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Jeremy I. Levitt's 'Beyond Borders: Martin Luther King Jr., Africa, and Pan-Africanism', out now.

https://cup.org/45XCefN

#BlackSky #History #LawSky #Politics 🗺️
Cover of Beyond Borders featuring a black and white image of Dr. King, Coretta Scott King and Ralph J Bunche.
January 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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As we publish new articles in 2026, you will find them online here -

https://cup.org/49fJHck

#OpenAccess
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January 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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"A perceptive, historically-grounded and constitutionally fastidious guide to the people’s ultimate check against a president who behaves like a king or a mob boss." Rep. Jamie Raskin

High Crimes and Misdemeanors, 2nd Edition by @frank-bowman.bsky.social

#LawSky 🗃️ 🗺️

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Cover of High Crimes and Misdemeanors 2nd Edition featuring an image of Donald Trump in the shadows
January 15, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Apologies for being self-referential but
Abstract of the paper "How Mainstream Politician Erode Norms": "How does anti-immigrant rhetoric by mainstream politicians affect norms of tolerance? How does this compare to similar statements made by radical-right politicians? Drawing on experimental evidence, we find that statements by mainstream politicians lead to more norm erosion than similar statements by radical-right politicians. Subsample analyses suggest that this is because statements by mainstream-right politicians erode norm perceptions of right-wing individuals, while those by radical-right politicians induce backlash among left-wing individuals, who hold closer to the norm in place. The latter effect (backlash by the left) disappears when similar statements are made by mainstream right politicians. We argue that this difference occurs because mainstream politicians represent the views of a larger part of the population or have a higher status. Our results highlight the pivotal role of mainstream politicians in enforcing or eroding democratic norms, and that similar political statements can have different effects depending on their sender."
January 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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*PSA 2026 Annual Conference* #PSA26 'Political Studies Futures'
📆 30 March - 1 April, Oxford
📍 200+ research panels, keynotes, prizes, publishers & networking
➡️ Extended early booking deadline: 2 February
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January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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All articles from our 2025 volume can be accessed here -

https://cup.org/49tQEFp

#OpenAccess
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January 15, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Explores both sides of securing democracies – protecting elections and building trust in institutions by managing disinformation

Securing Democracies eds. Scott J. Shackelford, Frédérick Douzet, & Christopher Ankersen, Out Now & #OpenAccess

#PoliSci #Politics #Elections 🗺️

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"Securing Democracies: Defending Against Cyber Attacks and Disinformation," edited by Scott J. Shackelford, Frédérick Douzet, and Christopher Ankersen
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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From November 2025 -

Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn

- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris

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BJPolS abstract of a discussing the effectiveness of locally rooted human rights activism in reducing homophobia in Zimbabwe, focusing on strategies for challenging anti-LGBTQ sentiments and promoting LGBTQ rights in African contexts.
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

Decisive or Distracted: The Effects of US Constraint on Security Networks - https://cup.org/3LVMVIS

- @haeunchoi.bsky.social, Scott de Marchi, Max Gallop & Shahryar Minhas

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of China as a global power in international politics, focusing on its relations with the United States and Middle East and South Asian countries. The text examines third-party countries' diplomatic alignments and responses to U.S and China relations.
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

The Politics of Imperial Nostalgia - https://cup.org/4p1QbRA

"right-wing opposition to criticism of the imperial past is stronger than left-wing support"

- Christopher Claassen & @danjdevine.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the nostalgia for empire in post-imperial European contexts, examining public opinion and attitudes towards imperial history.
January 14, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

A Meta-Analysis of Attitudes Towards Migrants and Displaced Persons - https://cup.org/3K67rG6

- @swebera.bsky.social, Nik Stoop, Peter van der Windt & Haoyu Zhai

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BJPolS abstract of a scientific study related to social science research on migration, cultural bias, and economic impacts from the 2010s, using survey data from 428,881 respondents globally. The text elaborates on the findings and mentions the influence of migrants on professional education, cultural concerns, and public perception.
January 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

Public Opinion and Emphatic Legislative Speech: Evidence from an Automated Video Analysis - https://cup.org/47Xn4r2

- Oliver Rittmann, Tobias Ringwald & @donyhu.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing how politicians use different speech styles in legislative speeches, with a focus on US House of Representatives' data.
January 14, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

Hide and Seek: Offshore Financial Centers and Targeted Sanctions - https://cup.org/4i925GJ

- Menevis Cilizoglu & Chelsea Estancona

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BJPolS abstract discussing the movement of capital across borders, the impact of financial liberalization, and the role of offshore financial centers in economic and illicit activities.
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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From November 2025 -

Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq

"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."

- Eddy S. F. Yeung

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BJPolS abstract discussing the dynamics of political transparency and accountability, with a focus on democratic responsiveness and the behaviors of incumbents in a democratic setup.
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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From November 2025 -

Inferring Individual Preferences from Group Decisions: Judicial Preference Variation and Aggregation on Collegial Courts - https://cup.org/3JDPfDC

- Dominik Hangartner, Benjamin E. Lauderdale & Judith Spirig

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BJPolS abstract discussing statistical disparities in judicial decisions, focusing on group decision inconsistencies and introducing decision-theoretic models. The study primarily uses cases from the Swiss appellate courts to examine these issues.
January 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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From November 2025 -

From the Factory Floor to the Ballot Box: Firm-Based Origins of Brazil’s Populist Right - https://cup.org/4r04qrj

- @matigiannoni.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract examining Jair Bolsonaro's influence on anti-system political attitudes and job dissatisfaction using Brazil's RAIS database, discussing demographic, employment, and survey findings related to his supporters.
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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From November 2025 -

From the Factory Floor to the Ballot Box: Firm-Based Origins of Brazil’s Populist Right - https://cup.org/4r04qrj

- @matigiannoni.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract examining Jair Bolsonaro's influence on anti-system political attitudes and job dissatisfaction using Brazil's RAIS database, discussing demographic, employment, and survey findings related to his supporters.
January 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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From November 2025 -

The Consequences of Elite Action Against Elections - cup.org/3K5I3Aa

- @rachelporter.bsky.social, Jeffrey J. Harden, Emily Anderson, Géssica de Freitas, Mackenzie R. Dobson, @ahemmen.bsky.social & Emma Schroeder

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BJPolS abstract discussing the behavior of American state legislators and their impact on democratic processes, specifically in relation to actions taken around the 2020 presidential election.
January 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

Tariffs as Environmental Protection: Evidence from the Global South after the China Garbage Shock - https://cup.org/3WVUjpS

- @rwellhausen.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of China banning imports of twenty-six types of waste on global waste trade, price, processing, and environmental protection from 1996 to 2020.
January 13, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

Public Support for Pro-environment and Environment-Critical Movements - cup.org/3XzCAEJ

- @dirckdekleer.bsky.social, @catherinedevries.bsky.social & @simonvanteutem.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract on the impact of environmental protests on public support, using evidence from surveys and experiments in the Netherlands, discussing media coverage and its effects on public perceptions.
January 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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From November 2025 -

Leveling and Spotlighting: How the European Court of Justice Favors the Weak to Promote Its Legitimacy - cup.org/4oWD6ZT

- @silje-hermansen.bsky.social, @tommasopavone.bsky.social & @louisabo.bsky.social

#OpenAccess
BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of international courts like the European Court of Justice on individual rights and civil society, highlighting their role in promoting legal claims and supporting networks.
January 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM