David Fortunato
@fortunato.bsky.social
Studies comparative political economy (mostly legislatures in Europe and the US).
Proud Nutmegger and Hurricane.
Loves the Knicks, Giants, and Yankees.
http://www.davidfortunato.com/
Proud Nutmegger and Hurricane.
Loves the Knicks, Giants, and Yankees.
http://www.davidfortunato.com/
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One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year was "The Politics of Perception," sent to me by the brilliant author, @kstauffer.bsky.social. It's a must-read book about how & why Americans' (mis)perceptions of 🚺's political representation influence their efficacy, trust, approval of institutions.
January 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM
One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year was "The Politics of Perception," sent to me by the brilliant author, @kstauffer.bsky.social. It's a must-read book about how & why Americans' (mis)perceptions of 🚺's political representation influence their efficacy, trust, approval of institutions.
This will serve at least 2 purposes.
1) grist against Raffensperger’s gubernatorial campaign
2) provide pre-text for the state to take control of the Fulton County election board and staff it with Trump loyalist lunatics in the run up to November’s elections
1) grist against Raffensperger’s gubernatorial campaign
2) provide pre-text for the state to take control of the Fulton County election board and staff it with Trump loyalist lunatics in the run up to November’s elections
So...... this seems real bad.
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
FBI executing sealed search warrant at Fulton County election facility
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
www.fox5atlanta.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
This will serve at least 2 purposes.
1) grist against Raffensperger’s gubernatorial campaign
2) provide pre-text for the state to take control of the Fulton County election board and staff it with Trump loyalist lunatics in the run up to November’s elections
1) grist against Raffensperger’s gubernatorial campaign
2) provide pre-text for the state to take control of the Fulton County election board and staff it with Trump loyalist lunatics in the run up to November’s elections
This here is fun fun fun.
Please read and enjoy
Please read and enjoy
#OpenAccess from the new issue of @psrm.bsky.social -
Heroes and villains: motivated projection of political identities - https://cup.org/4qabQH6
- @turnbulldugarte.com & @markuswagner.bsky.social
Heroes and villains: motivated projection of political identities - https://cup.org/4qabQH6
- @turnbulldugarte.com & @markuswagner.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 7:03 AM
This here is fun fun fun.
Please read and enjoy
Please read and enjoy
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🎺 Call for proposals 🎺
1️⃣ replicate an existing experiment
2️⃣ run a novel experiment
on repdata.com
3️⃣ coauthor with Mary McGrath and me to meta-analyze the replications and existing studies
4️⃣ publish your study
details: alexandercoppock.com/replication_...
applications open Feb 1
please repost!
1️⃣ replicate an existing experiment
2️⃣ run a novel experiment
on repdata.com
3️⃣ coauthor with Mary McGrath and me to meta-analyze the replications and existing studies
4️⃣ publish your study
details: alexandercoppock.com/replication_...
applications open Feb 1
please repost!
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
🎺 Call for proposals 🎺
1️⃣ replicate an existing experiment
2️⃣ run a novel experiment
on repdata.com
3️⃣ coauthor with Mary McGrath and me to meta-analyze the replications and existing studies
4️⃣ publish your study
details: alexandercoppock.com/replication_...
applications open Feb 1
please repost!
1️⃣ replicate an existing experiment
2️⃣ run a novel experiment
on repdata.com
3️⃣ coauthor with Mary McGrath and me to meta-analyze the replications and existing studies
4️⃣ publish your study
details: alexandercoppock.com/replication_...
applications open Feb 1
please repost!
I’ve often wondered how many sitting members of Congress have actually read the Constitution that they’ve sworn to “support and defend.”
"Ask someone else, I am just a U.S. Senator." — Chuck Grassley
January 28, 2026 at 4:56 AM
I’ve often wondered how many sitting members of Congress have actually read the Constitution that they’ve sworn to “support and defend.”
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Larry Nance Jr’s shirt at tonight’s Cavs game
January 27, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Larry Nance Jr’s shirt at tonight’s Cavs game
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We are hiring a Professor!
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, the world’s leading research environments in the field, is now recruiting a Professor. We welcome applications from internationally recognized scholars. uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, the world’s leading research environments in the field, is now recruiting a Professor. We welcome applications from internationally recognized scholars. uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
Professor of Peace and Conflict Research
Uppsala University announces a vacancy for a permanent position as Professor of Peace and Conflict Research At the Department of Peace and Conflict Research The Department is one of the
uu.varbi.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
We are hiring a Professor!
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, the world’s leading research environments in the field, is now recruiting a Professor. We welcome applications from internationally recognized scholars. uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, the world’s leading research environments in the field, is now recruiting a Professor. We welcome applications from internationally recognized scholars. uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
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NEW PAPER ALERT! My paper, with @bjornhoyland.bsky.social , on how “policy loss” shapes support for the EU has just been published in @cpsjournal.bsky.social. Check it out!
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January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
NEW PAPER ALERT! My paper, with @bjornhoyland.bsky.social , on how “policy loss” shapes support for the EU has just been published in @cpsjournal.bsky.social. Check it out!
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The State Against it’s Citizens
Notwehr? Nein
The US in Uproar
German / Berlin papers offer full coverage of Minneapolis.
And there is no false equivalence or two-siding on the front pages
Notwehr? Nein
The US in Uproar
German / Berlin papers offer full coverage of Minneapolis.
And there is no false equivalence or two-siding on the front pages
January 26, 2026 at 6:51 AM
The State Against it’s Citizens
Notwehr? Nein
The US in Uproar
German / Berlin papers offer full coverage of Minneapolis.
And there is no false equivalence or two-siding on the front pages
Notwehr? Nein
The US in Uproar
German / Berlin papers offer full coverage of Minneapolis.
And there is no false equivalence or two-siding on the front pages
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
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when they say that everyone should have a right to carry a weapon in public they mean only loyal Republicans have a right to carry a weapon in public. if you don't agree them politically and you carry a weapon then that's justification for them to shoot you dead.
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
when they say that everyone should have a right to carry a weapon in public they mean only loyal Republicans have a right to carry a weapon in public. if you don't agree them politically and you carry a weapon then that's justification for them to shoot you dead.
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The NRA is a gun rights organization the way the Ku Klux Klan is a speech rights organization.
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 AM
The NRA is a gun rights organization the way the Ku Klux Klan is a speech rights organization.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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Chuck Schumer needs to be at the gates of the White House with a crowd of people demanding the President's immediate resignation.
He should step down as Democratic leader if he isn't prepared to lead an opposition party facing down authoritarianism.
He should step down as Democratic leader if he isn't prepared to lead an opposition party facing down authoritarianism.
ICE out of Minnesota NOW.
Breaking News: Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, state and local officials said. Follow live updates.
January 24, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Chuck Schumer needs to be at the gates of the White House with a crowd of people demanding the President's immediate resignation.
He should step down as Democratic leader if he isn't prepared to lead an opposition party facing down authoritarianism.
He should step down as Democratic leader if he isn't prepared to lead an opposition party facing down authoritarianism.
The NBA has canceled tonight’s Wolves - Warriors game in Minneapolis in light of the murder of Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
In the last 20 years the NBA has only postponed games for five events: COVID, LA wild fires, death of Kobe Bryant, shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Boston Marathon bombing.
In the last 20 years the NBA has only postponed games for five events: COVID, LA wild fires, death of Kobe Bryant, shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Boston Marathon bombing.
January 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The NBA has canceled tonight’s Wolves - Warriors game in Minneapolis in light of the murder of Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
In the last 20 years the NBA has only postponed games for five events: COVID, LA wild fires, death of Kobe Bryant, shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Boston Marathon bombing.
In the last 20 years the NBA has only postponed games for five events: COVID, LA wild fires, death of Kobe Bryant, shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Remembering how cops tossed Kyle Rittenhouse - who was open carrying a semiautomatic rifle - a bottle of water and told him, “We appreciate you… we really do”
January 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Remembering how cops tossed Kyle Rittenhouse - who was open carrying a semiautomatic rifle - a bottle of water and told him, “We appreciate you… we really do”
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FBI agent: "I did not go to law school, go to Quantico and work counterterrorism operations overseas to be doing traffic control for arrest-a-brown-person day"
FBI agent 2: "I was working an undercover operation on a neo-Nazi group with a long history of criminal activity... they'd have to close"
FBI agent 2: "I was working an undercover operation on a neo-Nazi group with a long history of criminal activity... they'd have to close"
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
FBI agent: "I did not go to law school, go to Quantico and work counterterrorism operations overseas to be doing traffic control for arrest-a-brown-person day"
FBI agent 2: "I was working an undercover operation on a neo-Nazi group with a long history of criminal activity... they'd have to close"
FBI agent 2: "I was working an undercover operation on a neo-Nazi group with a long history of criminal activity... they'd have to close"
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This headline is admirably straightforward. This is exactly what the 8th Circuit has done through their one-sentence administrative stay of a district judge's detailed, 80-page ruling.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US court allows ICE to arrest and pepper-spray peaceful protesters in Minnesota
In victory for Trump administration, appeals court has temporarily lifted injunction as JD Vance set to visit state
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:06 PM
This headline is admirably straightforward. This is exactly what the 8th Circuit has done through their one-sentence administrative stay of a district judge's detailed, 80-page ruling.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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BREAKING: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court's hearing on Trump's attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair.
AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair.
bit.ly
January 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
BREAKING: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court's hearing on Trump's attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair.
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
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I’m thrilled to see this JEPP Special Issue on the 2024 🇪🇺European Parliament elections in print
Great articles on far-right voting, realignment, attitudes to EU climate action etc.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and those who made EES 2024 @eesresearch.bsky.social possible!
Read more here 👇
Great articles on far-right voting, realignment, attitudes to EU climate action etc.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and those who made EES 2024 @eesresearch.bsky.social possible!
Read more here 👇
📰 Issue 33:2 out! 👉 Special Issue: European Democracy in Action? The 2024 European Parliament Elections, guest edited by @sarahobolt.bsky.social, Sebastian-Adrian Popa, and Wouter van der Brug
Read the whole issue: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjpp20/3...
📸 © European Union 2024 - Source : EP
Read the whole issue: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjpp20/3...
📸 © European Union 2024 - Source : EP
January 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I’m thrilled to see this JEPP Special Issue on the 2024 🇪🇺European Parliament elections in print
Great articles on far-right voting, realignment, attitudes to EU climate action etc.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and those who made EES 2024 @eesresearch.bsky.social possible!
Read more here 👇
Great articles on far-right voting, realignment, attitudes to EU climate action etc.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and those who made EES 2024 @eesresearch.bsky.social possible!
Read more here 👇
He needs it to remember the list of “injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States” that he’s committing daily
I know it isn't the most important thing but if that is one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence on the wall it is getting damaged by the bright lighting
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 AM
He needs it to remember the list of “injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States” that he’s committing daily
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Come work at Stanford! I'm hiring a post-doc who will work with me on projects about prosecutors and trial courts in the US. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or apply here: hoover.smapply.us/prog/postdoc...
Postdoctoral Fellowship at Hoover Institution, Stanford University – Tom Clark - Hoover Apply
hoover.smapply.us
January 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Come work at Stanford! I'm hiring a post-doc who will work with me on projects about prosecutors and trial courts in the US. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or apply here: hoover.smapply.us/prog/postdoc...