Mark Boukes
@markboukes.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam. Research interests: Journalism, Media effects, and Public opinion.
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🚨 CPJ strongly condemns the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for their reporting on a protest in Minnesota, arrests which mark a serious escalation of attacks on the press in the United States.
Read more: cpj.org/2026/01/cpj-...
Read more: cpj.org/2026/01/cpj-...
January 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🚨 CPJ strongly condemns the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for their reporting on a protest in Minnesota, arrests which mark a serious escalation of attacks on the press in the United States.
Read more: cpj.org/2026/01/cpj-...
Read more: cpj.org/2026/01/cpj-...
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"How do class gaps compare to race and gender gaps? Strikingly, we find that the class gaps in tenure-track academia are as large as or larger than analogous race or gender gaps."
In academia, class background strongly shapes who advances and who stalls.
January 27, 2026 at 9:50 PM
"How do class gaps compare to race and gender gaps? Strikingly, we find that the class gaps in tenure-track academia are as large as or larger than analogous race or gender gaps."
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New pub! The more I investigated news media trust, the more confused I became. Therefore, we conducted this content analysis of 623 studies (1951–2025), showing that the media trust concept indeed differs a lot in terms of conceptualizations and operationalizations. Here:
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
January 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM
New pub! The more I investigated news media trust, the more confused I became. Therefore, we conducted this content analysis of 623 studies (1951–2025), showing that the media trust concept indeed differs a lot in terms of conceptualizations and operationalizations. Here:
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
New pub! The more I investigated news media trust, the more confused I became. Therefore, we conducted this content analysis of 623 studies (1951–2025), showing that the media trust concept indeed differs a lot in terms of conceptualizations and operationalizations. Here:
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
January 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM
New pub! The more I investigated news media trust, the more confused I became. Therefore, we conducted this content analysis of 623 studies (1951–2025), showing that the media trust concept indeed differs a lot in terms of conceptualizations and operationalizations. Here:
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
doi.org/10.1177/0093...
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... and if you're looking for a Global venue for your work, consider submitting that work to Global Perspectives in Communication! We take 4K and 8K length manuscripts, and just about any paper that fits the ICA program would fit our editorial mission.
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
... and if you're looking for a Global venue for your work, consider submitting that work to Global Perspectives in Communication! We take 4K and 8K length manuscripts, and just about any paper that fits the ICA program would fit our editorial mission.
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📣 It’s time for the first PolCom Classics of the year!
We’re diving into agenda-setting with Amber E. Boydstun from UC Davis.
🗓 January 29, 17:00–18:00 CET, online
(note the time change due to time differences)
📲 Register via the QR code or the link down below 👇
We hope to see you there! ✨
We’re diving into agenda-setting with Amber E. Boydstun from UC Davis.
🗓 January 29, 17:00–18:00 CET, online
(note the time change due to time differences)
📲 Register via the QR code or the link down below 👇
We hope to see you there! ✨
January 13, 2026 at 8:27 AM
📣 It’s time for the first PolCom Classics of the year!
We’re diving into agenda-setting with Amber E. Boydstun from UC Davis.
🗓 January 29, 17:00–18:00 CET, online
(note the time change due to time differences)
📲 Register via the QR code or the link down below 👇
We hope to see you there! ✨
We’re diving into agenda-setting with Amber E. Boydstun from UC Davis.
🗓 January 29, 17:00–18:00 CET, online
(note the time change due to time differences)
📲 Register via the QR code or the link down below 👇
We hope to see you there! ✨
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Meta (Facebook & Instagram) is now under Trump's control.
Trump’s former Deputy NSA and wife of Republican Senator Dave McCormick.
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Meta (Facebook & Instagram) is now under Trump's control.
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🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨
Brain full after a day of ETMAAL papers? 🧠
Join us for the first PolCom Quiz Night - a short, fun, low-key networking quiz to wind down before heading to the reception.
🎟️ Free registration via QR code or link
🗓️ Feb 5 | 17:45–18:30
✨ Early career researchers especially welcome!
Brain full after a day of ETMAAL papers? 🧠
Join us for the first PolCom Quiz Night - a short, fun, low-key networking quiz to wind down before heading to the reception.
🎟️ Free registration via QR code or link
🗓️ Feb 5 | 17:45–18:30
✨ Early career researchers especially welcome!
January 6, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨
Brain full after a day of ETMAAL papers? 🧠
Join us for the first PolCom Quiz Night - a short, fun, low-key networking quiz to wind down before heading to the reception.
🎟️ Free registration via QR code or link
🗓️ Feb 5 | 17:45–18:30
✨ Early career researchers especially welcome!
Brain full after a day of ETMAAL papers? 🧠
Join us for the first PolCom Quiz Night - a short, fun, low-key networking quiz to wind down before heading to the reception.
🎟️ Free registration via QR code or link
🗓️ Feb 5 | 17:45–18:30
✨ Early career researchers especially welcome!
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So we’re just announcing foreign strikes and kidnappings of foreign leaders on social media now? No Congress. No explanation.
This is madness.
This is madness.
January 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
So we’re just announcing foreign strikes and kidnappings of foreign leaders on social media now? No Congress. No explanation.
This is madness.
This is madness.
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Congratulations to Dr. Abby Youran Qin (@abbyqin.bsky.social) , who defended her terrific dissertation today. She’s off to a postdoc at @ascor.bsky.social. I’m very proud to be her adviser and collaborator!
December 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Abby Youran Qin (@abbyqin.bsky.social) , who defended her terrific dissertation today. She’s off to a postdoc at @ascor.bsky.social. I’m very proud to be her adviser and collaborator!
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Nobody is taking away my em dash www.wsj.com/tech/ai/dont...
Don’t Let AI Ruin the Em Dash
In defense of the newly controversial punctuation mark, which has become a target for those determined to root out AI writing.
www.wsj.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Nobody is taking away my em dash www.wsj.com/tech/ai/dont...
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📢 NeFCA PolCom Division is looking for new PhD reps!
Join our Steering Committee and help shape events, connect researchers, and strengthen our community across NL & BE.
More information can be found below! 👇
📅 Deadline: Dec 18
Join our Steering Committee and help shape events, connect researchers, and strengthen our community across NL & BE.
More information can be found below! 👇
📅 Deadline: Dec 18
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📢 NeFCA PolCom Division is looking for new PhD reps!
Join our Steering Committee and help shape events, connect researchers, and strengthen our community across NL & BE.
More information can be found below! 👇
📅 Deadline: Dec 18
Join our Steering Committee and help shape events, connect researchers, and strengthen our community across NL & BE.
More information can be found below! 👇
📅 Deadline: Dec 18
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Interesting unpacking of deepfakes:
- darkfakes
- glowfakes
- foefakes
- fanfakes
“A blanket approach to “fighting deepfakes” risks treating satirical content the same as malicious attacks”
@morganwack.bsky.social & co in @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/scrutinizing...
- darkfakes
- glowfakes
- foefakes
- fanfakes
“A blanket approach to “fighting deepfakes” risks treating satirical content the same as malicious attacks”
@morganwack.bsky.social & co in @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/scrutinizing...
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Interesting unpacking of deepfakes:
- darkfakes
- glowfakes
- foefakes
- fanfakes
“A blanket approach to “fighting deepfakes” risks treating satirical content the same as malicious attacks”
@morganwack.bsky.social & co in @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/scrutinizing...
- darkfakes
- glowfakes
- foefakes
- fanfakes
“A blanket approach to “fighting deepfakes” risks treating satirical content the same as malicious attacks”
@morganwack.bsky.social & co in @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/scrutinizing...
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It's already time for the third session of our PolCom Classics!
This round, we’re diving into mediatization & media logic with none other than @jesperstromback.bsky.social
🗓 November 27
⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET
📲 Register via the QR code or the link below — hope to see you there!
This round, we’re diving into mediatization & media logic with none other than @jesperstromback.bsky.social
🗓 November 27
⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET
📲 Register via the QR code or the link below — hope to see you there!
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's already time for the third session of our PolCom Classics!
This round, we’re diving into mediatization & media logic with none other than @jesperstromback.bsky.social
🗓 November 27
⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET
📲 Register via the QR code or the link below — hope to see you there!
This round, we’re diving into mediatization & media logic with none other than @jesperstromback.bsky.social
🗓 November 27
⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET
📲 Register via the QR code or the link below — hope to see you there!
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Als je impopulair wordt, koop je er gewoon nog een krant bij. 80 % nu aan regering gelieerd.
De grote held van Wilders.
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/o...
De grote held van Wilders.
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/o...
Orbán-bondgenoot neemt grootste tabloid van Hongarije over, regering verstevigt grip op media
Vijf maanden voor de Hongaarse parlementsverkiezingen verstevigt premier Viktor Orbán zijn greep op de landelijke media. De aan zijn regeringspartij Fidesz gelieerde mediagroep Indamedia neemt onder m...
www.volkskrant.nl
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Als je impopulair wordt, koop je er gewoon nog een krant bij. 80 % nu aan regering gelieerd.
De grote held van Wilders.
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/o...
De grote held van Wilders.
www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/o...
Kwam deze twee columns van Joost Prinsen tegen op Facebook. Zo goed geschreven. Dat kon hij ook. Zo troostend.
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kwam deze twee columns van Joost Prinsen tegen op Facebook. Zo goed geschreven. Dat kon hij ook. Zo troostend.
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Excitement, tension, bingo and great insights from my fellow PolComm colleagues - think that describes our election event in CREA quite well. Great way to count down to the exitpolls! @markboukes.bsky.social @favstats.eu @ulrikeklinger.bsky.social @lindabomm.bsky.social @corinnaoschatz.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Excitement, tension, bingo and great insights from my fellow PolComm colleagues - think that describes our election event in CREA quite well. Great way to count down to the exitpolls! @markboukes.bsky.social @favstats.eu @ulrikeklinger.bsky.social @lindabomm.bsky.social @corinnaoschatz.bsky.social
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Direct onder een interview waarin ik zeg dat het goed is dat sommige (!) media beter omgaan met berichtgeving over peilingen, plaatst het Leidsch Dagblad een bericht over peilingen zonder foutmarges, veldwerkperiode, of steekproefomvang. 🤦♂️
Serves me right for being an optimist.
Serves me right for being an optimist.
October 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Direct onder een interview waarin ik zeg dat het goed is dat sommige (!) media beter omgaan met berichtgeving over peilingen, plaatst het Leidsch Dagblad een bericht over peilingen zonder foutmarges, veldwerkperiode, of steekproefomvang. 🤦♂️
Serves me right for being an optimist.
Serves me right for being an optimist.
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Wat een heftig verhaal, dapper van haar dat ze het zo opgeschreven heeft. En ja, het is cruciaal dat wij mannen dit soort eikels corrigeren en laten horen dat dit soort humor en gedrag niet oké is.
dieuwkewynia.substack.com/p/seksueel-g...
dieuwkewynia.substack.com/p/seksueel-g...
Seksueel grensoverschrijdend gedrag
Je mist meer dan je ziet
dieuwkewynia.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wat een heftig verhaal, dapper van haar dat ze het zo opgeschreven heeft. En ja, het is cruciaal dat wij mannen dit soort eikels corrigeren en laten horen dat dit soort humor en gedrag niet oké is.
dieuwkewynia.substack.com/p/seksueel-g...
dieuwkewynia.substack.com/p/seksueel-g...
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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Our project on comparing rule-based, classical machine learning, transformers and #LLM to measure debate quality on social media is finally out at Communication Methods and Measures! ✨✨✨
@ascor.bsky.social @nunetsi.bsky.social
Link here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@ascor.bsky.social @nunetsi.bsky.social
Link here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can we use automated approaches to measure the quality of online political discussion? How to (not) measure interactivity, diversity, rationality, and incivility in online comments to the news
This article explores the (in)ability of automated tools to measure the deliberative quality of online user comments along the standards set out by Habermas: interactivity, diversity, rationality, ...
www.tandfonline.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Our project on comparing rule-based, classical machine learning, transformers and #LLM to measure debate quality on social media is finally out at Communication Methods and Measures! ✨✨✨
@ascor.bsky.social @nunetsi.bsky.social
Link here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@ascor.bsky.social @nunetsi.bsky.social
Link here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Working / teaching computational text analysis? Here's our new pub:
“Can we use automated approaches to measure the quality of online political discussion? How to (not) measure interactivity, diversity, rationality, and incivility in online comments to the news."
To read: doi.org/10.1080/1931...
“Can we use automated approaches to measure the quality of online political discussion? How to (not) measure interactivity, diversity, rationality, and incivility in online comments to the news."
To read: doi.org/10.1080/1931...
Can we use automated approaches to measure the quality of online political discussion? How to (not) measure interactivity, diversity, rationality, and incivility in online comments to the news
This article explores the (in)ability of automated tools to measure the deliberative quality of online user comments along the standards set out by Habermas: interactivity, diversity, rationality, ...
doi.org
September 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Working / teaching computational text analysis? Here's our new pub:
“Can we use automated approaches to measure the quality of online political discussion? How to (not) measure interactivity, diversity, rationality, and incivility in online comments to the news."
To read: doi.org/10.1080/1931...
“Can we use automated approaches to measure the quality of online political discussion? How to (not) measure interactivity, diversity, rationality, and incivility in online comments to the news."
To read: doi.org/10.1080/1931...
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You'll notice Charlie Kirk is not mentioned
Trump brags about extracting $16 million from ABC settlement, says he wants to “test” the network out again. More explicit threats that if a private company doesn’t do his bidding, Trump will punish with lawsuits or government action.
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
You'll notice Charlie Kirk is not mentioned
Excited to share our latest article in Journalism Practice: “Journalists ‘Attagged’: The @-tag as a Bonding Tool for ‘Supercharged Critical Publics’”
Led by @Marloes Geboers, and /w @tomasdodds.bsky.social, Eirliani A Rahman and myself — published open access:
doi.org/10.1080/1751...
Led by @Marloes Geboers, and /w @tomasdodds.bsky.social, Eirliani A Rahman and myself — published open access:
doi.org/10.1080/1751...
September 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Excited to share our latest article in Journalism Practice: “Journalists ‘Attagged’: The @-tag as a Bonding Tool for ‘Supercharged Critical Publics’”
Led by @Marloes Geboers, and /w @tomasdodds.bsky.social, Eirliani A Rahman and myself — published open access:
doi.org/10.1080/1751...
Led by @Marloes Geboers, and /w @tomasdodds.bsky.social, Eirliani A Rahman and myself — published open access:
doi.org/10.1080/1751...