Michael Catalano
@macatalano.bsky.social
Dad, Spouse, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Scranton.
Law and Courts, Judicial Independence, State Courts.
Gardener. Winemaker.
Law and Courts, Judicial Independence, State Courts.
Gardener. Winemaker.
Very proud to report that a co-authored piece with @meghanleonard.bsky.social and Hayley Munir on court curbing of lower state courts in the US.
We depart from most judicial independence literature by looking at court curbing of lower courts, rather than just supreme courts.
doi.org/10.1017/spq....
We depart from most judicial independence literature by looking at court curbing of lower courts, rather than just supreme courts.
doi.org/10.1017/spq....
Court Curbing Lower State Courts in the United States | State Politics & Policy Quarterly | Cambridge Core
Court Curbing Lower State Courts in the United States
doi.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Very proud to report that a co-authored piece with @meghanleonard.bsky.social and Hayley Munir on court curbing of lower state courts in the US.
We depart from most judicial independence literature by looking at court curbing of lower courts, rather than just supreme courts.
doi.org/10.1017/spq....
We depart from most judicial independence literature by looking at court curbing of lower courts, rather than just supreme courts.
doi.org/10.1017/spq....
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In a new paper with Hayley Munir and
@macatalano.bsky.social we find that court-curbing bills addressed at lower courts are explained by legislative professionalization rather than ideological disagreement.
@macatalano.bsky.social we find that court-curbing bills addressed at lower courts are explained by legislative professionalization rather than ideological disagreement.
#OpenAccess from State Politics & Policy Quarterly -
Court Curbing Lower State Courts in the United States - https://cup.org/4hUcjdK
- @meghanleonard.bsky.social, Hayley Munir & Michael Anthony Catalano
#FirstView
Court Curbing Lower State Courts in the United States - https://cup.org/4hUcjdK
- @meghanleonard.bsky.social, Hayley Munir & Michael Anthony Catalano
#FirstView
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In a new paper with Hayley Munir and
@macatalano.bsky.social we find that court-curbing bills addressed at lower courts are explained by legislative professionalization rather than ideological disagreement.
@macatalano.bsky.social we find that court-curbing bills addressed at lower courts are explained by legislative professionalization rather than ideological disagreement.
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#OpenAccess from the Journal of Law and Courts -
The Influence of Federalist Society Affiliation on Senator Voting in Federal Judicial Nominations - cup.org/4meYp7l
- @christinecbird.bsky.social, @jonathanmking.bsky.social & Zachary A. McGee
#FirstView
The Influence of Federalist Society Affiliation on Senator Voting in Federal Judicial Nominations - cup.org/4meYp7l
- @christinecbird.bsky.social, @jonathanmking.bsky.social & Zachary A. McGee
#FirstView
August 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
#OpenAccess from the Journal of Law and Courts -
The Influence of Federalist Society Affiliation on Senator Voting in Federal Judicial Nominations - cup.org/4meYp7l
- @christinecbird.bsky.social, @jonathanmking.bsky.social & Zachary A. McGee
#FirstView
The Influence of Federalist Society Affiliation on Senator Voting in Federal Judicial Nominations - cup.org/4meYp7l
- @christinecbird.bsky.social, @jonathanmking.bsky.social & Zachary A. McGee
#FirstView
Happy that my co-authored article entitled “'We are a part of the problem they protest': judges, representation and racial justice statements" now has an official place at Politics, Groups, and Identities. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@drtoddcurry.bsky.social
@romanopsci.bsky.social
@drtoddcurry.bsky.social
@romanopsci.bsky.social
“We are a part of the problem they protest”: judges, representation and racial justice statements
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, some state supreme courts decided to issue public comments to address disparities in racial justice, while others did not. We explain the decision ...
www.tandfonline.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy that my co-authored article entitled “'We are a part of the problem they protest': judges, representation and racial justice statements" now has an official place at Politics, Groups, and Identities. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@drtoddcurry.bsky.social
@romanopsci.bsky.social
@drtoddcurry.bsky.social
@romanopsci.bsky.social
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Explains when, where, and how constitutional courts help citizens hold executives to account and protect the rule of law
The Efficacy of Judicial Review by Amanda Driscoll, Jay N. Krehbiel (@ubuffalo.bsky.social), & @mjnelson.bsky.social, Out Now
#LawSky 💙📚 #Politics
https://cup.org/4fbNxVd
The Efficacy of Judicial Review by Amanda Driscoll, Jay N. Krehbiel (@ubuffalo.bsky.social), & @mjnelson.bsky.social, Out Now
#LawSky 💙📚 #Politics
https://cup.org/4fbNxVd
July 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Explains when, where, and how constitutional courts help citizens hold executives to account and protect the rule of law
The Efficacy of Judicial Review by Amanda Driscoll, Jay N. Krehbiel (@ubuffalo.bsky.social), & @mjnelson.bsky.social, Out Now
#LawSky 💙📚 #Politics
https://cup.org/4fbNxVd
The Efficacy of Judicial Review by Amanda Driscoll, Jay N. Krehbiel (@ubuffalo.bsky.social), & @mjnelson.bsky.social, Out Now
#LawSky 💙📚 #Politics
https://cup.org/4fbNxVd
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Just published on APSR First View: "Mass Versus Donor Attitudes on the Importance of Supreme Court Nominations" by Brandice Canes-Wrone, Jonathan Kastellec (@jkastellec.bsky.social), and Nicolas Studen. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
March 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Just published on APSR First View: "Mass Versus Donor Attitudes on the Importance of Supreme Court Nominations" by Brandice Canes-Wrone, Jonathan Kastellec (@jkastellec.bsky.social), and Nicolas Studen. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The committee for the C. Herman Pritchett Award committee is soliciting nominations. The award is given to the best book on law and courts. More information is provided in the call for nominations below.
February 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The committee for the C. Herman Pritchett Award committee is soliciting nominations. The award is given to the best book on law and courts. More information is provided in the call for nominations below.
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Political scientists, please note: Princeton Politics postdoc to work with me on law and courts research in 2025-2026. If you know of someone who might be interested, please share with them.
puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/app...
puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/app...
puwebp.princeton.edu
February 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Political scientists, please note: Princeton Politics postdoc to work with me on law and courts research in 2025-2026. If you know of someone who might be interested, please share with them.
puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/app...
puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/app...
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Are you a junior scholar studying law and politics looking for a friendly place to receive feedback on your work? Apply to present at the Junior Law and Politics Research Community's spring seminar series! Submit by January 24 for full consideration: tinyurl.com/16ixldoz
Junior Law and Politics community sign-up
The Junior Law and Politics research community and seminar series is a vibrant network of junior researchers (graduate students, post-docs, assistant professors, other non-tenured faculty) in the fiel...
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January 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Are you a junior scholar studying law and politics looking for a friendly place to receive feedback on your work? Apply to present at the Junior Law and Politics Research Community's spring seminar series! Submit by January 24 for full consideration: tinyurl.com/16ixldoz
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The #FirstView articles from the Journal of Law and Courts can be accessed here -
cup.org/4jfChsi
w/ papers by @mattjmartin.bsky.social, @alisher.bsky.social, @tdunc17.bsky.social, @alexbadas.bsky.social, @mdm.bsky.social& more
cup.org/4jfChsi
w/ papers by @mattjmartin.bsky.social, @alisher.bsky.social, @tdunc17.bsky.social, @alexbadas.bsky.social, @mdm.bsky.social& more
January 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The #FirstView articles from the Journal of Law and Courts can be accessed here -
cup.org/4jfChsi
w/ papers by @mattjmartin.bsky.social, @alisher.bsky.social, @tdunc17.bsky.social, @alexbadas.bsky.social, @mdm.bsky.social& more
cup.org/4jfChsi
w/ papers by @mattjmartin.bsky.social, @alisher.bsky.social, @tdunc17.bsky.social, @alexbadas.bsky.social, @mdm.bsky.social& more
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Looks like a great opportunity for scholars interested in this subject area.
Reminder: Perspectives on Politics Call for Papers
POLITICAL SCIENCE & THE UNIVERSITY
Guest Editors: @anjaneundorf.bsky.social , Robert Pape, & Nicholas Tampio
Deadline: August 1, 2025
More info here: https://buff.ly/3Wfo0Cq
POLITICAL SCIENCE & THE UNIVERSITY
Guest Editors: @anjaneundorf.bsky.social , Robert Pape, & Nicholas Tampio
Deadline: August 1, 2025
More info here: https://buff.ly/3Wfo0Cq
January 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Looks like a great opportunity for scholars interested in this subject area.
What an important and timely list of books on birthright citizenship in the US! The ONLY downside of this list is that it didn't come out prior to Christmas. That means I have to garner these books myself, rather than outsourcing the task to Santa. Worth it though!
January 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What an important and timely list of books on birthright citizenship in the US! The ONLY downside of this list is that it didn't come out prior to Christmas. That means I have to garner these books myself, rather than outsourcing the task to Santa. Worth it though!
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NYSPSA is proud to share its Call for Papers for its 2025 Annual Conference to be held April 11 & 12 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
nyspsa.org/79th-annual-...
nyspsa.org/79th-annual-...
NYSPSA
nyspsa.org
December 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
NYSPSA is proud to share its Call for Papers for its 2025 Annual Conference to be held April 11 & 12 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
nyspsa.org/79th-annual-...
nyspsa.org/79th-annual-...
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Score Update:
BUF 48 - 42 DET
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1090th unique final score in NFL history.
BUF 48 - 42 DET
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1090th unique final score in NFL history.
December 16, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Score Update:
BUF 48 - 42 DET
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1090th unique final score in NFL history.
BUF 48 - 42 DET
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1090th unique final score in NFL history.
Final grades submitted! First semester at the University of Scranton is complete! Plenty to do this break, but taking a moment to celebrate.
December 16, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Final grades submitted! First semester at the University of Scranton is complete! Plenty to do this break, but taking a moment to celebrate.
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Score Update:
NYJ 26 - 32 MIA
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1089th unique final score in NFL history.
NYJ 26 - 32 MIA
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1089th unique final score in NFL history.
December 8, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Score Update:
NYJ 26 - 32 MIA
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1089th unique final score in NFL history.
NYJ 26 - 32 MIA
Final
That's Scorigami!! It's the 1089th unique final score in NFL history.
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Judicialization of Politics Poster Session
December 6, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Judicialization of Politics Poster Session
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Here's the recipe. You can't quite taste the coconut cream, but it gives it a little extra something in the flavor. Personally I double the spice recommendations, but YMMV. www.noracooks.com/vegan-pumpki...
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This is the best Vegan Pumpkin Pie ever! It’s always a hit for the holidays, with its decadent pumpkin-spiced filling and luxurious texture. Plus, it’s easy to make with only 9 ingredients!
www.noracooks.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Here's the recipe. You can't quite taste the coconut cream, but it gives it a little extra something in the flavor. Personally I double the spice recommendations, but YMMV. www.noracooks.com/vegan-pumpki...
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This POQ special issue looks perfect for comparative political scientists @poqjournal.bsky.social #polisky
Full call (.pdf): s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
Full call (.pdf): s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
November 22, 2024 at 2:13 PM
This POQ special issue looks perfect for comparative political scientists @poqjournal.bsky.social #polisky
Full call (.pdf): s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
Full call (.pdf): s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
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We're hiring for a position in Asian Politics. Split teaching duties between undergrad polisci and PhD level International Studies. I'm not on the search committee, but feel free to send questions my way.
jobs.odu.edu/postings/22175
jobs.odu.edu/postings/22175
Assistant Professor of Asian Politics (Tenure Track)
The Department of Political Science & Geography at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Asian Politics to begin in Fall 2025. This is an annual, 10-month tenure tra...
jobs.odu.edu
November 20, 2024 at 8:56 PM
We're hiring for a position in Asian Politics. Split teaching duties between undergrad polisci and PhD level International Studies. I'm not on the search committee, but feel free to send questions my way.
jobs.odu.edu/postings/22175
jobs.odu.edu/postings/22175
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November 18, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about
1. What are the motivations for & implications of different sources of court curbing?
2. Write 1st biography of Alton B. Parker
1. What are the motivations for & implications of different sources of court curbing?
2. Write 1st biography of Alton B. Parker
November 18, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about
1. What are the motivations for & implications of different sources of court curbing?
2. Write 1st biography of Alton B. Parker
1. What are the motivations for & implications of different sources of court curbing?
2. Write 1st biography of Alton B. Parker
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Obviously, the Democrats are still reeling from Trump's win, and there is focus on what Harris could or should have done differently (not much, probably!). Yet, the Dems' biggest long term issue is the Senate. The Democrats desperately need to expand the Senate map. 1/x
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Obviously, the Democrats are still reeling from Trump's win, and there is focus on what Harris could or should have done differently (not much, probably!). Yet, the Dems' biggest long term issue is the Senate. The Democrats desperately need to expand the Senate map. 1/x