Southern Political Science Association
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Connecting scholars and advancing political science research and teaching since 1929. Home of the JOP and host of the SPSA Annual Conference: https://spsa.net
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Join us in New Orleans for the SPSA 2026 Annual Conference, January 14-17. Submit proposals by September 1, and book your stay at the Hilton Riverside. Registration for the conference is now open.
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Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that encourages donations to non-profit institutions! Please consider giving to SPSA with your charitable generosity. You can donate to help support our mission at spsa.net/donations/99...!
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December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that encourages donations to non-profit institutions! Please consider giving to SPSA with your charitable generosity. You can donate to help support our mission at spsa.net/donations/99...!
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 2nd! Your support will make a meaningful impact on SPSA programs as you help support our mission. We are grateful for all you do for the SPSA community. Please support SPSA in whatever ways you can by giving at spsa.net/donations/99...!
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The purpose of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) shall be to publish professional journals, improve teaching, promote interest and research in theoretical and practical political probl...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 2nd! Your support will make a meaningful impact on SPSA programs as you help support our mission. We are grateful for all you do for the SPSA community. Please support SPSA in whatever ways you can by giving at spsa.net/donations/99...!
November's JOP Article of the Month explores the relationship between democracy and antitrust policy, finding that strong antitrust policies advance the economic and political interests of most citizens. #JOP #PoliticalScience #GenderPolitics #Germany #PoliticalEngagement
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
November's JOP Article of the Month explores the relationship between democracy and antitrust policy, finding that strong antitrust policies advance the economic and political interests of most citizens. #JOP #PoliticalScience #GenderPolitics #Germany #PoliticalEngagement
Registration for our conference is open! Please register through the SPSA MemberSuite Registration Website before November 30 to take advantage of early-bird registration rates. Registrants will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the SPSA Saturday Night Reception.
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Registration for our conference is open! Please register through the SPSA MemberSuite Registration Website before November 30 to take advantage of early-bird registration rates. Registrants will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the SPSA Saturday Night Reception.
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is accepting reservations in the SPSA room block! However, we only have availability in our room block the nights of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so please call the hotel if you wish to make a reservation that includes additional days.
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is accepting reservations in the SPSA room block! However, we only have availability in our room block the nights of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so please call the hotel if you wish to make a reservation that includes additional days.
We are happy to share that SPSA's 2026 conference will feature a lounge available exclusively to graduate and undergraduate students looking to network, continue a conversation from a panel, or just take a break! For more details, please check the SPSA website.
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2026 Conference Information – Southern Political Science Association
The purpose of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) shall be to publish professional journals, improve teaching, promote interest and research in theoretical and practical political probl...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We are happy to share that SPSA's 2026 conference will feature a lounge available exclusively to graduate and undergraduate students looking to network, continue a conversation from a panel, or just take a break! For more details, please check the SPSA website.
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The Southern Political Science Association's 2026 Annual Conference Preliminary Conference Program is now available! Please visit the SPSA conference website to view the program. spsa.net/annual-meeti...
2026 Conference Information – Southern Political Science Association
The purpose of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) shall be to publish professional journals, improve teaching, promote interest and research in theoretical and practical political probl...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Southern Political Science Association's 2026 Annual Conference Preliminary Conference Program is now available! Please visit the SPSA conference website to view the program. spsa.net/annual-meeti...
Why are women generally less likely to express an interest in politics, join political organizations, and participate in political activities? This article reveals an important barrier to political engagement. #JOP #PoliticalScience #GenderPolitics #Germany #PoliticalEngagement
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Why are women generally less likely to express an interest in politics, join political organizations, and participate in political activities? This article reveals an important barrier to political engagement. #JOP #PoliticalScience #GenderPolitics #Germany #PoliticalEngagement
We are excited to announce that our Saturday night reception for SPSA 2026 in New Orleans will be at Crescent City Brewhouse, an authentic French Quarter brew hub! For more details, please check your email or go to the SPSA website (spsa.net)
October 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are excited to announce that our Saturday night reception for SPSA 2026 in New Orleans will be at Crescent City Brewhouse, an authentic French Quarter brew hub! For more details, please check your email or go to the SPSA website (spsa.net)
If you would like to present your research at #SPSA2026 in New Orleans, today is your last opportunity to submit an abstract! Our submission deadline closes today, so turn 'em in!
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September 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you would like to present your research at #SPSA2026 in New Orleans, today is your last opportunity to submit an abstract! Our submission deadline closes today, so turn 'em in!
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The #SPSA2026 extended deadline is approaching! Less than one week to get your proposals in.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The #SPSA2026 extended deadline is approaching! Less than one week to get your proposals in.
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Didn't get your proposal in on time? No problem! We've extended our deadline for submissions to September 15. Submit here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Didn't get your proposal in on time? No problem! We've extended our deadline for submissions to September 15. Submit here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...
Happy Labor Day to our members and friends! While enjoying the long weekend, don't forget to submit your abstract(s) for the #SPSA2026 Conference in New Orleans. Proposals are due tomorrow!
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August 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy Labor Day to our members and friends! While enjoying the long weekend, don't forget to submit your abstract(s) for the #SPSA2026 Conference in New Orleans. Proposals are due tomorrow!
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Just one more week until the deadline for your proposals for #SPSA2026! Submit them here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...
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August 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Just one more week until the deadline for your proposals for #SPSA2026! Submit them here: convention2.allacademic.com/one/spsa/sps...
Just a few weeks until the deadline for #SPSA2026 proposals. Submit here!
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August 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just a few weeks until the deadline for #SPSA2026 proposals. Submit here!
Can political competition accelerate deforestation? Alice Xu finds that in Brazil, competitive elections lead to bureaucratic packing, replacing experienced officials with loyalists, undermining environmental enforcement and increasing forest loss.
Author: @alicexu.bsky.social
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August 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Can political competition accelerate deforestation? Alice Xu finds that in Brazil, competitive elections lead to bureaucratic packing, replacing experienced officials with loyalists, undermining environmental enforcement and increasing forest loss.
Author: @alicexu.bsky.social
Author: @alicexu.bsky.social
Join us in New Orleans for the SPSA 2026 Annual Conference, January 14-17. Submit proposals by September 1, and book your stay at the Hilton Riverside. Registration for the conference is now open.
spsa.net/annual-meeti...
#SPSA2026 #PoliticalScience #CallForPapers #AcademicConference
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#SPSA2026 #PoliticalScience #CallForPapers #AcademicConference
July 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Join us in New Orleans for the SPSA 2026 Annual Conference, January 14-17. Submit proposals by September 1, and book your stay at the Hilton Riverside. Registration for the conference is now open.
spsa.net/annual-meeti...
#SPSA2026 #PoliticalScience #CallForPapers #AcademicConference
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#SPSA2026 #PoliticalScience #CallForPapers #AcademicConference
Why do some political parties endure while others disappear? This study offers a new theory of party system stability and shows how a core group of parties shapes long-term competition.
#JOP #PartyPolitics #Elections #ComparativePolitics #PoliticalScience #PartySystems
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#JOP #PartyPolitics #Elections #ComparativePolitics #PoliticalScience #PartySystems
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July 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Why do some political parties endure while others disappear? This study offers a new theory of party system stability and shows how a core group of parties shapes long-term competition.
#JOP #PartyPolitics #Elections #ComparativePolitics #PoliticalScience #PartySystems
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#JOP #PartyPolitics #Elections #ComparativePolitics #PoliticalScience #PartySystems
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@thejop.bsky.social Blog has just launched a new forum to facilitate an open and honest discussion around AI in political science.
Read more here: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/cate...
And learn more about how to make your own contribution via the submission guide: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/ai-f...
Read more here: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/cate...
And learn more about how to make your own contribution via the submission guide: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/ai-f...
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July 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
@thejop.bsky.social Blog has just launched a new forum to facilitate an open and honest discussion around AI in political science.
Read more here: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/cate...
And learn more about how to make your own contribution via the submission guide: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/ai-f...
Read more here: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/cate...
And learn more about how to make your own contribution via the submission guide: ubwp.buffalo.edu/jopblog/ai-f...
Do court rulings on TASER use change police behavior? This study finds that when courts restrict ECD (electronic control devices) use, police are more likely to use deadly force.
Authors: Courtenay R. Monroe, Sophia Hatz, Kristine Eck
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Authors: Courtenay R. Monroe, Sophia Hatz, Kristine Eck
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June 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Do court rulings on TASER use change police behavior? This study finds that when courts restrict ECD (electronic control devices) use, police are more likely to use deadly force.
Authors: Courtenay R. Monroe, Sophia Hatz, Kristine Eck
@courtenaymonroe.bsky.social @sophiahatz.bsky.social
Authors: Courtenay R. Monroe, Sophia Hatz, Kristine Eck
@courtenaymonroe.bsky.social @sophiahatz.bsky.social
That's a wrap for #SPSA2025. Thank you to all the participants for making this virtual conference a success. We can't wait to welcome you to our January 2026 in-person conference in New Orleans!
June 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
That's a wrap for #SPSA2025. Thank you to all the participants for making this virtual conference a success. We can't wait to welcome you to our January 2026 in-person conference in New Orleans!
We're sending #SPSA2025 out in style! Our last session of panels is coming up at 4pm EDT, exploring topics like American Political Institutions, Comparative Political Behavior of Africa, and IR Theory.
June 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We're sending #SPSA2025 out in style! Our last session of panels is coming up at 4pm EDT, exploring topics like American Political Institutions, Comparative Political Behavior of Africa, and IR Theory.
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At a great workshop on qualitative data coding through @spsanews.bsky.social today. Dr. Lea Sgier shared this blog post that is super concerning. We need to stay vigilant about research quality and ethics in the face of AI.
www.qdas.co.uk/post/ai-deep...
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The risk of qualitative deepfake in qualitative is a reality
Discussion of the impact and risks of AI and qualitative deepfake on credibility and impartiality.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
At a great workshop on qualitative data coding through @spsanews.bsky.social today. Dr. Lea Sgier shared this blog post that is super concerning. We need to stay vigilant about research quality and ethics in the face of AI.
www.qdas.co.uk/post/ai-deep...
www.qdas.co.uk/post/ai-deep...
