Richard Johnston
@rgcj.bsky.social
Emeritus at UBC-Vancouver, ex Penn. Not ready to act my age.
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Interesting new article that fits nicely within "The Building Blocs" research agenda (t.ly/us7kj), which we recently contributed to: t.ly/Dg6zK
We, as scholars of Europe, can learn from scholars of MENA, SE Asia, etc, who have long emphasized the role of civil society for party competition.
We, as scholars of Europe, can learn from scholars of MENA, SE Asia, etc, who have long emphasized the role of civil society for party competition.
August 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Interesting new article that fits nicely within "The Building Blocs" research agenda (t.ly/us7kj), which we recently contributed to: t.ly/Dg6zK
We, as scholars of Europe, can learn from scholars of MENA, SE Asia, etc, who have long emphasized the role of civil society for party competition.
We, as scholars of Europe, can learn from scholars of MENA, SE Asia, etc, who have long emphasized the role of civil society for party competition.
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Our brand new monograph, discussing the findings of our work together during the last seven years, is now out for @oxfordacademic.bsky.social and free to read and download!
June 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Our brand new monograph, discussing the findings of our work together during the last seven years, is now out for @oxfordacademic.bsky.social and free to read and download!
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Today, an @ipsosgroup.bsky.social report illustrates a point made by Wouter van der Brug (UvA) in the 1990s:
Successful far right parties are typically no more driven by a-political protest and no less driven by policy positions than other parties.
The PVV vote is driven by policy positions (67%).
Successful far right parties are typically no more driven by a-political protest and no less driven by policy positions than other parties.
The PVV vote is driven by policy positions (67%).
June 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today, an @ipsosgroup.bsky.social report illustrates a point made by Wouter van der Brug (UvA) in the 1990s:
Successful far right parties are typically no more driven by a-political protest and no less driven by policy positions than other parties.
The PVV vote is driven by policy positions (67%).
Successful far right parties are typically no more driven by a-political protest and no less driven by policy positions than other parties.
The PVV vote is driven by policy positions (67%).
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I cosign this tweet
May 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I cosign this tweet
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As it happened, they split, but did 𝘯𝘰𝘵 fall apart
Is Germany's New Right-Wing Party AfD Falling Apart? - kai arzheimer
Like any new party, the AfD is made up of various groups, wings, and tendencies. Christian fundamentalists mingle with economic liberals; disappointed conservative Christian democrats mix with former members of Germany’s extreme right parties (although the AfD tries to enforce a ban on those). A year or so ago, we used to talk about “liberals”, “conservatives”, and a third faction in the middle which tried to build bridges. But now, we’re apparently down to two “wings”: Lucke’s economic liberals (who are also socially conservative), and those who want a tougher, more nationalist party.
www.kai-arzheimer.com
March 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As it happened, they split, but did 𝘯𝘰𝘵 fall apart
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New paper on urban-rural policy divides. We use 456 unique issue questions from 1993-present to show (1) large & persistent urban-rural issue divides, (2) especially large divides in cultural policy, and (3) no evidence that divides have grown over time. ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
March 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New paper on urban-rural policy divides. We use 456 unique issue questions from 1993-present to show (1) large & persistent urban-rural issue divides, (2) especially large divides in cultural policy, and (3) no evidence that divides have grown over time. ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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A reporter asks Trudeau about Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly’s characterization of the current U.S. situation which she called a "psychodrama."
"How would you characterize it?"
Trudeau, speaking for a weary nation, “Thursday."
"How would you characterize it?"
Trudeau, speaking for a weary nation, “Thursday."
March 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A reporter asks Trudeau about Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly’s characterization of the current U.S. situation which she called a "psychodrama."
"How would you characterize it?"
Trudeau, speaking for a weary nation, “Thursday."
"How would you characterize it?"
Trudeau, speaking for a weary nation, “Thursday."
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Every word of this
Enough with this Trump Bullshit
We face a difficult challenge now. No, not the risk of the US actually invading Canada but how to talk about Trump's demented and depraved...
saideman.blogspot.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Every word of this
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The EU Commission & the WHO partner up to create a digital verification of health documents globally. This triggers social media speculation: loss of national sovereignty & limit personal freedoms. The actual goal is safe & free movement during disease outbreaks. No violation of state sovereignty.
An EU/WHO partnership on digital health certification will not lead to a loss of national sovereignt...
The partnership aims to create a voluntary global system of verified health documents to ensure safe and free movement during disease outbreaks
www.logicallyfacts.com
November 29, 2023 at 1:28 AM
The EU Commission & the WHO partner up to create a digital verification of health documents globally. This triggers social media speculation: loss of national sovereignty & limit personal freedoms. The actual goal is safe & free movement during disease outbreaks. No violation of state sovereignty.
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I am currently « Distinguished Visitor » at the University of Alberta. On October 4th I will deliver the Douglas R. Wilson Lecture. I will explore how to better understand the politics of public health & harmonize science & policymaking.
This hybrid lecture is free. Register here ➡️ lnkd.in/ezaJHd_b
This hybrid lecture is free. Register here ➡️ lnkd.in/ezaJHd_b
September 26, 2023 at 4:41 PM
I am currently « Distinguished Visitor » at the University of Alberta. On October 4th I will deliver the Douglas R. Wilson Lecture. I will explore how to better understand the politics of public health & harmonize science & policymaking.
This hybrid lecture is free. Register here ➡️ lnkd.in/ezaJHd_b
This hybrid lecture is free. Register here ➡️ lnkd.in/ezaJHd_b