Western Political Science Association
@wpsa.bsky.social
The WPSA is an association of more than 1250 political scientists. Its purpose is to promote the study and teaching of government and politics, to foster research and to facilitate the discussion of public affairs. Find us at wpsanet.org.
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🔍︎Take a look at this recent article, “Spanish and American colonialism and Filipino American political commonality with Latinos,” published in @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social by Danielle Casarez Lemi and Gabriel R. Sanchez 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #polisky
Spanish and American colonialism and Filipino American political commonality with Latinos
Are Filipino Americans closer to Asian Americans or Latinos, politically? We argue that due to Spanish and American colonialism, this is an open question. We test hypotheses regarding Filipino Amer...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🔍︎Take a look at this recent article, “Spanish and American colonialism and Filipino American political commonality with Latinos,” published in @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social by Danielle Casarez Lemi and Gabriel R. Sanchez 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #polisky
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📢 What shapes who works in Congress? Rutherford & Wu analyze 180K U.S. House staff contracts showing how legislators’ demographics, party, and competition shape staff representation. Nonwhite members hire more staff of color, while gender links are weaker.
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Representation and the legislative enterprise: an expanded view of staff representation
Abundant research highlights the importance of electoral representation for women and racial minorities in democratic governments. This literature focuses primarily on individuals elected to office...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
📢 What shapes who works in Congress? Rutherford & Wu analyze 180K U.S. House staff contracts showing how legislators’ demographics, party, and competition shape staff representation. Nonwhite members hire more staff of color, while gender links are weaker.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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📢 How does gender become a battleground in Türkiye? Bezirgan-Tanış shows how the Big Family Platform and allies cast gender and LGBTQ+ rights as Western threats to family and nation, while activists resist through legal and digital action.
🔗 Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🔗 Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Civil initiatives or hate marches? Unpacking anti-gender mobilizations and civic resistance in Türkiye
Since the mid-2000s, anti-gender mobilizations have gained global visibility, presenting themselves as civic defenders of traditional family values and national sovereignty against the perceived th...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📢 How does gender become a battleground in Türkiye? Bezirgan-Tanış shows how the Big Family Platform and allies cast gender and LGBTQ+ rights as Western threats to family and nation, while activists resist through legal and digital action.
🔗 Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🔗 Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In #FirstView by Donald H. Zárate, Jr: "From Exclusion to Utopia: A Comparative Study of Intentional Community Formation"
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From Exclusion to Utopia: A Comparative Study of Intentional Community Formation - Donald H. Zárate, 2025
This paper develops a novel theory of intentional community formation grounded in systemic exclusion. Intentional communities—ranging from Amish settlements and...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
In #FirstView by Donald H. Zárate, Jr: "From Exclusion to Utopia: A Comparative Study of Intentional Community Formation"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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As part of the programming of the @wpsa.bsky.social Virtual Community "History and Politics," we are now hosting informal conversations with scholars who conduct research in both fields.
On November 10th (1-2 pm ET), we will welcome Dr. Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins:
forms.gle/G5RRrPDCSYVf...
On November 10th (1-2 pm ET), we will welcome Dr. Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins:
forms.gle/G5RRrPDCSYVf...
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As part of the programming of the @wpsa.bsky.social Virtual Community "History and Politics," we are now hosting informal conversations with scholars who conduct research in both fields.
On November 10th (1-2 pm ET), we will welcome Dr. Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins:
forms.gle/G5RRrPDCSYVf...
On November 10th (1-2 pm ET), we will welcome Dr. Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins:
forms.gle/G5RRrPDCSYVf...
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The @wpsa.bsky.social Political Theory Virtual Community ~academic publishing panel~ is in a cool two weeks. Register today! (link in the quoted post) #poltheory #polisky
Join the @wpsa.bsky.social Political Theory Virtual Community Oct. 30 for a panel on academic publishing! Feat. 3 great speakers: Alison McQueen (@aejm.bsky.social), Shmuel Nili, & Jack Turner. No pre-reading required, only pre-registration! Registration & details here: mailchi.mp/5e42ef9434a2...
Join us in one month! Thursday, October 30 – Panel on Academic Publishing
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October 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The @wpsa.bsky.social Political Theory Virtual Community ~academic publishing panel~ is in a cool two weeks. Register today! (link in the quoted post) #poltheory #polisky
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This Wednesday! ⤵️
We are back!
Please join us on October 15th to talk with Jennifer Pitts about publishing in both history and political science journals (and about much more!)
forms.gle/JcuAwCvZZoHv...
Please join us on October 15th to talk with Jennifer Pitts about publishing in both history and political science journals (and about much more!)
forms.gle/JcuAwCvZZoHv...
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This Wednesday! ⤵️
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Join the @wpsa.bsky.social Political Theory Virtual Community Oct. 30 for a panel on academic publishing! Feat. 3 great speakers: Alison McQueen (@aejm.bsky.social), Shmuel Nili, & Jack Turner. No pre-reading required, only pre-registration! Registration & details here: mailchi.mp/5e42ef9434a2...
Join us in one month! Thursday, October 30 – Panel on Academic Publishing
mailchi.mp
September 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Join the @wpsa.bsky.social Political Theory Virtual Community Oct. 30 for a panel on academic publishing! Feat. 3 great speakers: Alison McQueen (@aejm.bsky.social), Shmuel Nili, & Jack Turner. No pre-reading required, only pre-registration! Registration & details here: mailchi.mp/5e42ef9434a2...
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We are back!
Please join us on October 15th to talk with Jennifer Pitts about publishing in both history and political science journals (and about much more!)
forms.gle/JcuAwCvZZoHv...
Please join us on October 15th to talk with Jennifer Pitts about publishing in both history and political science journals (and about much more!)
forms.gle/JcuAwCvZZoHv...
September 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We are back!
Please join us on October 15th to talk with Jennifer Pitts about publishing in both history and political science journals (and about much more!)
forms.gle/JcuAwCvZZoHv...
Please join us on October 15th to talk with Jennifer Pitts about publishing in both history and political science journals (and about much more!)
forms.gle/JcuAwCvZZoHv...
The deadline is today...
but it is not too late to submit your proposal! ⤵️
but it is not too late to submit your proposal! ⤵️
Do you want to submit a paper or panel proposal?
Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
September 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The deadline is today...
but it is not too late to submit your proposal! ⤵️
but it is not too late to submit your proposal! ⤵️
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I'm so excited to be returning as section chair for Gender, Race, and Intersectionality at the @wpsa.bsky.social meeting in San Diego on Apr 2 - 4, 2026. We are still accepting submissions. Please see details here:
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/sect...
Submit a paper here:
wpsanet.org/app_panel/pa...
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/sect...
Submit a paper here:
wpsanet.org/app_panel/pa...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I'm so excited to be returning as section chair for Gender, Race, and Intersectionality at the @wpsa.bsky.social meeting in San Diego on Apr 2 - 4, 2026. We are still accepting submissions. Please see details here:
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/sect...
Submit a paper here:
wpsanet.org/app_panel/pa...
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/sect...
Submit a paper here:
wpsanet.org/app_panel/pa...
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Anyone interested in putting together a panel on (de)colonization for WPSA 2026 (San Diego)?
September 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Anyone interested in putting together a panel on (de)colonization for WPSA 2026 (San Diego)?
The September issue of the Political Research Quarterly is already available online!
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Political Research Quarterly - Volume 78, Number 3
Table of contents for Political Research Quarterly, 78, 3
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September 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The September issue of the Political Research Quarterly is already available online!
journals.sagepub.com/toc/PRQ/curr...
journals.sagepub.com/toc/PRQ/curr...
Do you want to submit a paper or panel proposal?
Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
September 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Do you want to submit a paper or panel proposal?
Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Details about the conference, the Call for Papers, the list of section chairs, and proposal instructions can be found on the WPSA website ⤵️
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Two days left! ⏰
Information regarding the program and additional WPSA news is found on our website:
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.
The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.
The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.
WPSA Western Political Science Association
www.wpsanet.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Two days left! ⏰
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Join us and our 3 great panelists, @aejm.bsky.social (Alison McQueen), Shmuel Nili, and Jack Turner, to talk about academic publishing! Thurs. Oct. 30, 4 pm ET over Zoom! No pre-reading but please register in advance!
The WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community will be hosting a panel on academic publishing on October 30 ⤵️
No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social
No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join us and our 3 great panelists, @aejm.bsky.social (Alison McQueen), Shmuel Nili, and Jack Turner, to talk about academic publishing! Thurs. Oct. 30, 4 pm ET over Zoom! No pre-reading but please register in advance!
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The @wpsa.bsky.social 2026 annual meeting submission deadline is soon. Reminder: it's in San Diego! In April!
I'm the section chair for legislative politics, please submit your papers. Also, this is a great conference for graduate students!
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
I'm the section chair for legislative politics, please submit your papers. Also, this is a great conference for graduate students!
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The @wpsa.bsky.social 2026 annual meeting submission deadline is soon. Reminder: it's in San Diego! In April!
I'm the section chair for legislative politics, please submit your papers. Also, this is a great conference for graduate students!
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
I'm the section chair for legislative politics, please submit your papers. Also, this is a great conference for graduate students!
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
The WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community will be hosting a panel on academic publishing on October 30 ⤵️
No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social
No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The WPSA Political Theory Virtual Community will be hosting a panel on academic publishing on October 30 ⤵️
No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social
No advance reading is required, but please register in advance:
luc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@jmayerfeld.bsky.social
@lrafanell.bsky.social
@tunablazer.bsky.social
@glennmackin.bsky.social
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Really proud that this is out now at @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social as a part of the Flowers for the Founders of Black Politics issue edited by @pcpeay.bsky.social, Najja Baptist, and Pearl Dowe. Grateful to Cathy Cohen and Katherine McKittrick for Black feminist critique & seeing the fullness of Black life.
Dear political science: tools for the study of black (life and) politics
With the invitation to reflect upon the founders of the Black politics subfield, this article considers the work of Cathy Cohen. I particularly focus on her essay “Deviance as Resistance: A New Res...
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January 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Really proud that this is out now at @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social as a part of the Flowers for the Founders of Black Politics issue edited by @pcpeay.bsky.social, Najja Baptist, and Pearl Dowe. Grateful to Cathy Cohen and Katherine McKittrick for Black feminist critique & seeing the fullness of Black life.
If you are attending the APSA meeting in Vancouver, you might take a moment to talk with others about putting together a proposal for editing Political Research Quarterly.
Or you might set up a meeting with our Executive Director to talk about editing the journal ⤵️
Or you might set up a meeting with our Executive Director to talk about editing the journal ⤵️
We are currently seeking nominations of qualified individuals who can edit the journal Political Research Quarterly (PRQ) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. This four-year term is renewable for a two-year extension. Self-nominations are welcome.
September 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
If you are attending the APSA meeting in Vancouver, you might take a moment to talk with others about putting together a proposal for editing Political Research Quarterly.
Or you might set up a meeting with our Executive Director to talk about editing the journal ⤵️
Or you might set up a meeting with our Executive Director to talk about editing the journal ⤵️
The deadline is quickly approaching! ⏰
And today is the perfect day to submit your proposal ⤵️
And today is the perfect day to submit your proposal ⤵️
Information regarding the program and additional WPSA news is found on our website:
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.
The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.
www.wpsanet.org/meeting/
Please note that the deadline for submission of participation forms is September 26, 2025.
The forms will be available beginning in mid-July for submission.
WPSA Western Political Science Association
www.wpsanet.org
September 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The deadline is quickly approaching! ⏰
And today is the perfect day to submit your proposal ⤵️
And today is the perfect day to submit your proposal ⤵️
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Re-upping this! Send me your papers! @wpsa.bsky.social @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social
Hi friends! I am collecting submissions for the Best Women in Politics Paper Award for WPSA! Send your nominations to ejdavies [at] uci [dot] edu. Self nominations are welcome!
August 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Re-upping this! Send me your papers! @wpsa.bsky.social @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social
We are currently seeking nominations of qualified individuals who can edit the journal Political Research Quarterly (PRQ) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. This four-year term is renewable for a two-year extension. Self-nominations are welcome.
July 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We are currently seeking nominations of qualified individuals who can edit the journal Political Research Quarterly (PRQ) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. This four-year term is renewable for a two-year extension. Self-nominations are welcome.
Volunteers for service on all WPSA committees are sought. Terms of service are three years for all committees except the Committee on Nominations (two years) and the award committees (one year).
Please indicate your interest in committee service here:
www.wpsanet.org/forms/servic...
Please indicate your interest in committee service here:
www.wpsanet.org/forms/servic...
July 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Volunteers for service on all WPSA committees are sought. Terms of service are three years for all committees except the Committee on Nominations (two years) and the award committees (one year).
Please indicate your interest in committee service here:
www.wpsanet.org/forms/servic...
Please indicate your interest in committee service here:
www.wpsanet.org/forms/servic...
WPSA President Tony Affigne and Program Chair Carrie Liu Currier are planning the 2026 Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for April 2-4, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego. We hope to see you there!
July 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
WPSA President Tony Affigne and Program Chair Carrie Liu Currier are planning the 2026 Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for April 2-4, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego. We hope to see you there!