Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 18hCan youth volunteering reduce class-based gaps in voting? @clarawe.bsky.social & @leoazzollini.bsky.social find volunteering nearly closes the participation gap linked to social origin, especially for blue-collar working-class children. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/3MYAfvU @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lyClass of origin and voting: The activating role of volunteering during youth - Clara Weißenfels, Leo Azzollini, 2026Differences in political participation between social classes are well documented, yet less is known about the mechanisms that may reduce these gaps. This artic... 123
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Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 15h📝 Don't miss this #BJPIR article! '‘Hyper-active incrementalism’ and the Westminster system of governance: Why spatial policy has failed over time' by Patrick Diamond, Jack Newman, David Richards, @annasanders.bsky.social & @andywestwood.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/pNeOyPm @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 101
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 06/10/2026📝 Don't miss this #BJPIR article out now! 'Time well spent? A population study of corporate access to the executive in the United Kingdom' by Kevin Fahey & Iain McMenamin 🔗 buff.ly/OgX2bne @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 001
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🤔How do party preferences shape epistemic trust in experts and science and sources of climate change-related knowledge?🤔 In this Open Access (and🔓Free to Read!🔓) paper, Jussi Westinen and Salla Vadén find that party color affects epistemic trust in multifaceted ways. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social 211
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 21h📕📕Reversing the political donations gender gap in federal systems: The role of issue salience and financial equality📕📕 By @amandafriesen.bsky.social Jesse Mehravar, Chris Alcantara and Jason Roy Read (Open Access) article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialjournals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 111
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Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 05/10/2026How do opposition parties become viable under dominant-party rule? Nur Sinem Kourou & Ahmet Cemal Ertürk examine Turkey’s CHP, arguing “transformative accumulation” builds capacity through ideology, leadership and organisation. Read more: buff.ly/1IVW6fl @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci 113
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026#PSA27 Call for Papers - Final Reminder 🚨 Deadline for proposals 12 October 2026 🌍️ 'Seismic Politics – impacts and responses from the global to the local' 📆 22 - 24 March 2027, University of Hull Visit the PSA27 webpage for full details. buff.ly/dsXc7ehbuff.lyPSA27 Annual Conference - Political Studies AssociationJoin us in Hull for PSA27 to discuss Seismic Politics – impacts and responses from the global to the local “PSA [conference] was really great. It gave much-needed exposure to interact with… 010
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Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Can social media enable popular counter-power while reinforcing elite influence? @absander.bsky.social examines #saccageparis, finding its digital tactics gave citizens a tribunate role despite its non-popular composition. OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/2z1TPOo @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polscibuff.lyPopular tribunate or bourgeois populism? #saccageparis and social media’s radical-democratic paradox - Antoine Sander, 2026This article argues that the case of an idiosyncratic digital movement in Paris—#saccageparis—has much to contribute to recent debates around social media’s dem... 022
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026*PSA EVENTS* 'Who are the people? #Populism, Disruption, Identity' 10th Annual Workshop of the PSA Populism Specialist Group 📆 7 – 9 October 2026, Université Bourgogne Europe ➡️ learn more buff.ly/6Ndyt7xbuff.ly10th Annual Workshop of the Populism Specialist Group - Political Studies AssociationWho are the people? Populism, Disruption, Identity 10th Annual Workshop of the Populism Specialist Group in collaboration with the Chaire Professeur Junior “Discours Identitaires” and the Centre… 121
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026*New PSA Opportunities* Check out new opportunities for those engaged with #PoliticalScience & #InternationalStudies. Including: Tenure Track position in International Security; Call for Papers and Chapters. buff.ly/CG6Ge3ibuff.lyOpportunities - Political Studies AssociationOpportunities 011
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 05/10/2026📝 Don't miss this #BJPIR article out now! 'Terminating to Renegotiate? Strategic exit and the case of international investment agreements' by Tuuli-Anna Huikuri 🔗 buff.ly/HjtnkXB @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 001
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPSA Ethnopolitics Specialist Group @psaethnopolitics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026We'd welcome your paper proposals for Ethnopolitics SG panels at the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social PSA27 Annual Conference. Do select Ethnopolitics as your topic on the form if you'd like to join us in Hull in March! The call closes on 12 October. www.psa.ac.uk/conference/p...psa.ac.ukPSA27 Annual Conference - Political Studies AssociationJoin us in Hull for PSA27 to discuss Seismic Politics – impacts and responses from the global to the local “PSA [conference] was really great. It gave much-needed exposure to interact with like-minded... 013
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 03/10/2026How much more complicated does government formation get when one more party enters parliament? Chris Hanretty (@chanret.bsky.social) finds identifiability declines as parties increase, with no "sweet spots". Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/EPcxz0X @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #PartySystemsbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 022
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 03/10/2026What does it mean to place yourself on the left or right? @joelletasker.bsky.social examines 2014-2024 UK panel data, finding economic and cultural values both matter, with culture increasingly important. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/VJulLCc @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci #UKPolitics 0104
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Can polarized politics still share an issue agenda? @mathiastromborg.bsky.social and Carsten Jensen examine the 2020 US election, finding major political actors generally agreed on the most important issues. Read more: buff.ly/iALWctr @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci #USPolitics 033
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Should we exaggerate support for #democracy to save it? Maxime Lepoutre examines the dilemma of affirming democracy during democratic backsliding. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/f0fAwu0 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci #ethicsbuff.lyAffirming democracy: Should we exaggerate support for democracy to save it? - Maxime Lepoutre, 2026Democracies around the world have increasingly faced concerted efforts to dismantle democratic institutions. How should public speakers respond to such attempts... 033
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026*PSA27 Annual Conference - Call for Papers* 🚨 Proposal deadline: 12 October 2026 For information about paper proposals, registration fees or FAQs, visit the #PSA27 conference page. ➡️ buff.ly/srTL2qE 011
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 02/10/2026📣 Don't miss this #BJPIR article out now! 'Terminating to Renegotiate? Strategic exit and the case of international investment agreements' by Tuuli-Anna Huikuri 🔗 buff.ly/HjtnkXB @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 001
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026*PSA EVENT* Parliaments Annual Conference 📍 University of Manchester, 2 Nov 2026 📆 Register by 16 October Organised by @psa-parliaments.bsky.social. Bringing together researcher on parliaments and legislatures from around the world. ➡️ Free for PhD students & PSA ECN members ➡️ buff.ly/C2P8Hsobuff.lyPSA Parliaments Annual Conference - Political Studies AssociationThe PSA Parliaments Annual Conference will take place at the University of Manchester on Monday 2 November 2026. Paper presentations will feature research on a wide range of parliaments. This is an… 056
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Does ideological congruence or perceived competence matter more for vote choice? @dieterstiers.bsky.social & @annkristinkolln.bsky.social argue both matter, but valence consistently outweighs spatial considerations. Read more: buff.ly/J3cy21u @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polscidoi.orgSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 012
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026*NEW PSA BLOG* 'What will shape #AndyBurnham’s EU strategy? Burnham has said that Britain must be ‘bolder’ in moving closer to the #EU. His strategy will be shaped by changing public opinion, #Starmer’s reset legacy, and #Europe’s continuing capacity to divide #Labour. Learn more buff.ly/PMeBkp0buff.lyWhat will shape Andy Burnham’s EU strategy? - Political Studies AssociationAuthor Ugur Tekiner Andy Burnham has said Britain must be ‘bolder’ in moving closer to the EU. Ugur Tekiner argues that his emerging strategy will be shaped by changing public opinion, Starmer’s… 011
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026📚 'The Global Vibe Shift: China and the Rise of Strongman Entitlement' New #OpenAccess article by @astridnordin.bsky.social (Kings College London) in the latest issue of PSA Political Insight magazine. ➡️ Learn more buff.ly/xCFFPby #Global #Politics #InternationalStudies #PIR 031
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🚨🚨New Online First!🚨🚨 Discursive Reinforcement of State Legitimacy: The Role of Iranian Media in Framing the Iran–Israel War By Ali Basarati journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10..... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialjournals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 011
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Election is no guarantee a politician is viewed as an adequate representative - Hendriks & Saward capture how contemporary elected representatives & their teams invest heavily in backstage efforts to show their capacity to represent. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/tHXGHqD @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 022
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 01/10/2026📣 Don't miss this #BJPIR article out now! 'Time well spent? A population study of corporate access to the executive in the United Kingdom' by Kevin Fahey & Iain McMenamin 🔗 buff.ly/4dNf54A @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 002
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Do parties shape climate funds? Soham Banerjee, Dishil Shrimankar & Matthew Paterson find projects favour the PM’s allies in competitive constituencies in opposition-governed states. Read more: buff.ly/p5i1IMz @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci #ClimatePolicy 055
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026*PSA27 Annual Conference - Call for Papers* For information about proposing a paper, registration fees or FAQs, visit the PSA27 conference page. Proposal deadline: 12 October 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/srTL2qE 001
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026'Can #AndyBurnham Succeed?' 📚 Read this #OpenAccess article by Kevin Hickson (Centre for British Politics at the University of Hull) & Ben Williams (Politics Lecturer, incl. visiting Lecturer at the University of Chester) in the latest issue of PSA #PoliticalInsight magazine. ➡️ buff.ly/xCFFPby 011
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Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Why can sexism remain invisible to women candidates who experience it? @clemencedeswert.bsky.social, @robindevroe.bsky.social, @elisestorme.bsky.social & @emilievh.bsky.social identify 7 mechanisms disconnecting it from candidates’ experiences. More: buff.ly/fyJcJzV @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialdoi.orgSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 146
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 30/09/2026📣 Don't miss this #BJPIR article out now! 'The gradual return of balance of power politics: Emerging bipolarity, China’s escalated balancing, and China–US rivalry' by Feng Liu 🔗 buff.ly/QfkUaGX @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 001
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Does radical right success change attitudes or the local climate? Stefan Dahlberg, @hilmal.bsky.social & @polhosc.bsky.social examine Sweden, finding contextual alignment, not persuasion. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/rI91be4 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polsci #RadicalRight 175
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 29/09/2026When conflict forces people from their homes, does it change how they vote? @galbitton.bsky.social finds that displaced residents shift rightward in their political identity, but don't change their vote. Read more: buff.ly/Qv5xJMw @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #researchnote #ConflictPolitics 012
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026📖📖Commissioned Book Review: Elisa Chelle, La démocratie à l’épreuve du populisme. Les leçons du trumpisme📖📖 By Eve Seguin 'What we have here is a general interest book by a scholar who knows US politics inside out.' journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10..... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialjournals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 002
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitics Journal @politicsjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/20261/4. New article! “The far-right’s tug-of-war with multilateral democracy promotion” by Jana Lipps The article examines how far-right parties use their representation within international organisations to challenge liberal democratic norms @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk @sagepub.com 101
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationBJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 29/09/2026📣 Don't miss this #BJPIR article out now! 'Centralisation without Independence: The functional scope of informal intergovernmental organisations' by David Hagebölling 🔗 buff.ly/rnWBzXq @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialbuff.lySage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 025
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Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Can youth volunteering reduce class-based gaps in voting? @clarawe.bsky.social & @leoazzollini.bsky.social find volunteering nearly closes the participation gap linked to social origin, especially for blue-collar working-class children. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/3MYAfvU @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social 163
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Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨🚨New Online First!🚨🚨 Open Access & Free to Read! 🔓🔓 Ethnic discrimination and the dynamics of belonging in Africa By Daniel Tuki Read the full article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10..... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.socialjournals.sagepub.comEthnic discrimination and the dynamics of belonging in Africa - Daniel Tuki, 2026Using Afrobarometer survey data covering 36 countries (N ≈ 94,000), this study examines the relationship between experiences of ethnic discrimination and patter... 121
Reposted by Political Studies AssociationPolitical Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Should EU migrants receive equal welfare treatment? Pietro Intropi examines reciprocity in EU law, arguing rights and contributive duties vary by migrants’ contributions and the justice of the host state. Read more: buff.ly/O7Foc1b @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #polsky #polscidoi.orgSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 112
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026@psainter-relations.bsky.social @psaamericanpol.bsky.social 👀👆 010