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The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. Visit our website at www.MPSAnet.org to learn more.
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The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:4 October 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou....
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October 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:4 October 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou....
New on the MPSA Blog: How Salient Are Traditional Family Values and Gender Stereotypes in Asia? Survey Evidence from Mainland China by Peter Chai, Ph.D. Researcher at the Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/how-salient-...
August 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New on the MPSA Blog: How Salient Are Traditional Family Values and Gender Stereotypes in Asia? Survey Evidence from Mainland China by Peter Chai, Ph.D. Researcher at the Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/how-salient-...
Join Top Scholars at MPSA 2026 – Submit Your Proposal Today! Participate in one of the largest and most diverse political science gatherings in the discipline while discovering Chicago’s unmatched mix of culture, cuisine, and history! www.mpsanet.org/conference/
August 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Join Top Scholars at MPSA 2026 – Submit Your Proposal Today! Participate in one of the largest and most diverse political science gatherings in the discipline while discovering Chicago’s unmatched mix of culture, cuisine, and history! www.mpsanet.org/conference/
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Are women more likely to run for certain offices than others? #polisky Hear UCR professor @jmerolla.bsky.social describe a recently published study on women seeking local office in the US: youtube.com/shorts/QlA5n...
Are women more likely to run for certain offices than others? #politicalscience
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August 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Are women more likely to run for certain offices than others? #polisky Hear UCR professor @jmerolla.bsky.social describe a recently published study on women seeking local office in the US: youtube.com/shorts/QlA5n...
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The AJPS will take a hiatus from 8/15 at 5:00 PM - 9/8 at 12:00 AM EST. During this time, we won't accept new/revised manuscripts and you will not be able to see the review status of previously submitted manuscripts. You'll be able to submit reviews and we will make decisions during this break.
August 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The AJPS will take a hiatus from 8/15 at 5:00 PM - 9/8 at 12:00 AM EST. During this time, we won't accept new/revised manuscripts and you will not be able to see the review status of previously submitted manuscripts. You'll be able to submit reviews and we will make decisions during this break.
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Recent changes to the AJPS Conflict of Interest policy have been outlined on the Editor's Blog, available here: ajps.org/2025/08/08/c...
Changes to AJPS Conflict of Interest Policy
From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief This post describes a policy change for Conflict of Interest (COI) policies pertaining to potential reviewers of manuscripts submitted to AJPS. …
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August 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Recent changes to the AJPS Conflict of Interest policy have been outlined on the Editor's Blog, available here: ajps.org/2025/08/08/c...
NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS for the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference - Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Hybrid Format: In Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online. Submit your proposal today: www.mpsanet.org/conference/
August 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS for the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference - Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Hybrid Format: In Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online. Submit your proposal today: www.mpsanet.org/conference/
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The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:3 July 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...
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August 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:3 July 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...
Where is the money going? Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University dives into the federal budget and spending in: One Small, Moderately Attractive Introduction to the Federal Budget www.mpsanet.org/one-small-mo...
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by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Why is the Trump administration determined to cut funding for […]
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July 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Where is the money going? Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University dives into the federal budget and spending in: One Small, Moderately Attractive Introduction to the Federal Budget www.mpsanet.org/one-small-mo...
Tona Hangen is a professor of history at Worcester State University. She incorporated a Wikipedia assignment into her course for the first time last term. Read about her experience in the blog "Another Dimension of Citizenship": www.mpsanet.org/another-dime... @wikieducation.bsky.social
Another Dimension of Citizenship - Midwest Political Science Association
By: Tona Hangen, PhD, professor of history at Worcester State University This blog has been reprinted with permission from Wiki Education. […]
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July 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Tona Hangen is a professor of history at Worcester State University. She incorporated a Wikipedia assignment into her course for the first time last term. Read about her experience in the blog "Another Dimension of Citizenship": www.mpsanet.org/another-dime... @wikieducation.bsky.social
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#WhySocialScience? Because If We Don’t Advocate for the Future of our Field, Who Will?
Check out our latest guest post from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day: Marcel LaFlamme, Angelo Cusimano, and Sarah Wang!
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Check out our latest guest post from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day: Marcel LaFlamme, Angelo Cusimano, and Sarah Wang!
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Because If We Don’t Advocate for the Future of our Field, Who Will? — Why Social Science?
On March 24-25, 2025, over 70 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 17 different states participated in Social Science Advocacy Day.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#WhySocialScience? Because If We Don’t Advocate for the Future of our Field, Who Will?
Check out our latest guest post from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day: Marcel LaFlamme, Angelo Cusimano, and Sarah Wang!
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Check out our latest guest post from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day: Marcel LaFlamme, Angelo Cusimano, and Sarah Wang!
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/6/...
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We’re excited to announce that AJPS is officially open following the successful transition to our new editorial team. We are now accepting new and revised manuscript submissions. Thank you for your patience during this transition period; we look forward to your contributions!
June 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We’re excited to announce that AJPS is officially open following the successful transition to our new editorial team. We are now accepting new and revised manuscript submissions. Thank you for your patience during this transition period; we look forward to your contributions!
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We have been discussing amongst ourselves how AJPS should handle the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation and review of journal submissions. These are important issues we feel we must address. Read the AJPS AI Policy for authors and reviewers here: ajps.org/2025/06/17/a...
AJPS AI Policy
We have been discussing amongst ourselves how AJPS should handle the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation and review of journal submissions. These are important issues we feel we m…
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June 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We have been discussing amongst ourselves how AJPS should handle the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation and review of journal submissions. These are important issues we feel we must address. Read the AJPS AI Policy for authors and reviewers here: ajps.org/2025/06/17/a...
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AJPS announces a slightly revised policy for manuscript submissions. The page limit on supplemental materials has been increased to 25 pages, and we are also now permitting the submission of pre-registered analysis plans (PAPs). Read more: ajps.org/2025/06/11/u...
Updates Regarding Supplemental Information on Manuscript Submissions
From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief AJPS announces a slightly revised policy for manuscript submissions. The page limit on supplemental materials has been increased to 25 pages, a…
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June 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
AJPS announces a slightly revised policy for manuscript submissions. The page limit on supplemental materials has been increased to 25 pages, and we are also now permitting the submission of pre-registered analysis plans (PAPs). Read more: ajps.org/2025/06/11/u...
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AJPS has for decades been recognized as one of the top two or three journals in all of political science. The central goal of the new editorial team is to maintain and, if possible, further strengthen this reputation. Read about the Editorial Principles at AJPS here: ajps.org/2025/06/05/e...
Editorial Principles at AJPS
From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief General Statement of Principles AJPS has for decades been recognized as one of the top two or three journals in all of political science. The c…
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June 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
AJPS has for decades been recognized as one of the top two or three journals in all of political science. The central goal of the new editorial team is to maintain and, if possible, further strengthen this reputation. Read about the Editorial Principles at AJPS here: ajps.org/2025/06/05/e...
Libertad - Liberdade - Liberté - Freedom. Contextualized and Corresponding Concepts - What is Freedom in Our Times? by Miguel S. Zanella is now available on the MPSA blog! Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/libertad-lib...
Libertad - Liberdade - Liberté - Freedom. Contextualized and Corresponding Concepts - What is Freedom in Our Times? - Midwest Political Science Association
by Miguel S. Zanella Section 1: Etymology: Philosophical, Scientific, and Lexicographical Perspectives The word “freedom” manifests in different linguistic and cultural […]
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May 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Libertad - Liberdade - Liberté - Freedom. Contextualized and Corresponding Concepts - What is Freedom in Our Times? by Miguel S. Zanella is now available on the MPSA blog! Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/libertad-lib...
Latest to the MPSA Blog: The Overused Syllogism: Logic, Institutions, and the Integral Exploration of Reason by Miguel Sánchez Zanella. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/the-overused...
May 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Latest to the MPSA Blog: The Overused Syllogism: Logic, Institutions, and the Integral Exploration of Reason by Miguel Sánchez Zanella. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/the-overused...
Juan Corredor-Garcia, PhD student in political science reviews the study of organized criminal groups and its relationship with the state and society with a book review of: Inside Criminalized Governance. How and Why Gangs Rule the Streets of Rio de Janeiro. www.mpsanet.org/inside-crimi...
May 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Juan Corredor-Garcia, PhD student in political science reviews the study of organized criminal groups and its relationship with the state and society with a book review of: Inside Criminalized Governance. How and Why Gangs Rule the Streets of Rio de Janeiro. www.mpsanet.org/inside-crimi...
In "Presenting, Learning, and Growing — Insights from Inside MPSA 2025" by @boskeyev.bsky.social, we move from the who and why of MPSA to the what — what attendees presented, what they learned, and what ideas they’re taking home. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/presenting-l...
Presenting, Learning, and Growing — Insights from Inside MPSA 2025 - Midwest Political Science Association
by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Note: This blog post is Part 2 of […]
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April 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In "Presenting, Learning, and Growing — Insights from Inside MPSA 2025" by @boskeyev.bsky.social, we move from the who and why of MPSA to the what — what attendees presented, what they learned, and what ideas they’re taking home. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/presenting-l...
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Kudos to our students Carolina Bermejo Goodin & Edwina Chih-Yu Chen for their @mpsa.bsky.social blog post on the Political Science Graduate Symposium they & their fellow students hosted in our department! Keep an eye out for Carolina & Edwina when they're on the job market! cc:@kesearles.bsky.social
A Symposium By and For Graduate Students - Midwest Political Science Association
by Carolina Bermejo Goodwin and Edwina Chih-Yu Chen, Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina As graduate students, we […]
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April 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Kudos to our students Carolina Bermejo Goodin & Edwina Chih-Yu Chen for their @mpsa.bsky.social blog post on the Political Science Graduate Symposium they & their fellow students hosted in our department! Keep an eye out for Carolina & Edwina when they're on the job market! cc:@kesearles.bsky.social
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Pi Sigma Alpha-sponsored awards and grants at this year's @mpsa.bsky.social annual conference!
Pi Sigma Alpha PhD Student Travel Scholarship (first photo) Quinn Bornstein, Georgetown University
Pi Sigma Alpha PhD Student Travel Scholarship (first photo) Quinn Bornstein, Georgetown University
April 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Congratulations to the recipients of the Pi Sigma Alpha-sponsored awards and grants at this year's @mpsa.bsky.social annual conference!
Pi Sigma Alpha PhD Student Travel Scholarship (first photo) Quinn Bornstein, Georgetown University
Pi Sigma Alpha PhD Student Travel Scholarship (first photo) Quinn Bornstein, Georgetown University
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Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Presented in a Poster Format: Eric Yao Yourong, Zhengyang Pei, Zixuan Wang, University of Macau; Yuchen Huang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (The Digital Diplomat: Zelensky’s Tweets and the Shaping of Ukraine’s Image in Turbulent Times)
Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Presented in a Poster Format: Eric Yao Yourong, Zhengyang Pei, Zixuan Wang, University of Macau; Yuchen Huang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (The Digital Diplomat: Zelensky’s Tweets and the Shaping of Ukraine’s Image in Turbulent Times)
April 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Presented in a Poster Format: Eric Yao Yourong, Zhengyang Pei, Zixuan Wang, University of Macau; Yuchen Huang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (The Digital Diplomat: Zelensky’s Tweets and the Shaping of Ukraine’s Image in Turbulent Times)
Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Presented in a Poster Format: Eric Yao Yourong, Zhengyang Pei, Zixuan Wang, University of Macau; Yuchen Huang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (The Digital Diplomat: Zelensky’s Tweets and the Shaping of Ukraine’s Image in Turbulent Times)
Grad students need spaces to share ideas, get feedback, and connect, and that’s what was built with the 2025 Political Science Graduate Symposium at USC. Designed by and for grad students. Read more: www.mpsanet.org/a-symposium-...
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by Carolina Bermejo Goodwin and Edwina Chih-Yu Chen, Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina As graduate students, we […]
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April 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Grad students need spaces to share ideas, get feedback, and connect, and that’s what was built with the 2025 Political Science Graduate Symposium at USC. Designed by and for grad students. Read more: www.mpsanet.org/a-symposium-...
"First Impressions, Real Impact — Who Attends MPSA and Why It Matters", a #MPSA2025 conference blog by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is now available! Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/first-impres... @boskeyev.bsky.social
First Impressions, Real Impact — Who Attends MPSA and Why It Matters - Midwest Political Science Association
by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Note: This blog post reflects responses to a […]
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April 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"First Impressions, Real Impact — Who Attends MPSA and Why It Matters", a #MPSA2025 conference blog by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is now available! Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/first-impres... @boskeyev.bsky.social
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The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:2 April 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...
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April 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:2 April 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...