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Vanderbilt's premier social science institute dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in democratic politics. Home to LAPOP Lab.

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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Why does the working class account for only 1% of lawmakers in the US? Read this @us.theconversation.com piece by @noamlupu.bsky.social and @carnes.bsky.social, authors of Keeping Workers Off the Ballot: How Democracy Undermines Working-Class Representation (out October 6!): buff.ly/2Hyz9ay
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Why working-class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world
Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Working-class people make up half the U.S. workforce, but just 1% of lawmakers. And the gap is global: 2% of legislators in the average democracy come from working-class jobs. Why? New from CGD Director @noamlupu.bsky.social & @carnes.bsky.social in @us.theconversation.com: tinyurl.com/mrxvpkt2
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Why working-class people account for around 1% of lawmakers in the US – and only 2% in the average democracy around the world
Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🏆 Congratulations to Ryan E. Carlin and Shane P. Singh, recipients of the 2026 Seligson Prize! Their paper, "The Pigmentocracy of Executive Approval," was selected as this year's winning work for its outstanding use of #AmericasBarometer data.
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
⏰ Reminder: The deadline to submit proposals for the 2027 #AmericasBarometer is 1 WEEK away - May 25, 2026! With @KelloggInst, we invite proposals for survey questions, modules, & experiments on democracy & political behavior across the Americas. 📄: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/2027Am...
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2027 AmericasBarometer - Call for Proposals
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🔁 Updated link — please see below 📢 Call for Proposals: 2027 #AmericasBarometer Submit survey questions for a leading cross-national study of democracy & public opinion across the Americas. 📅 Deadline: May 25, 2026 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/2027Am...
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2027 AmericasBarometer - Call for Proposals
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📢 Call for Proposals: 2027 #AmericasBarometer Submit survey questions for a leading cross-national study of democracy & public opinion across the Americas. 📅 Deadline: May 25, 2026 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/untitl...
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2027 AmericasBarometer Call for Proposals
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🏆 The 2025 GESIS Klingemann Prize goes to: @luanarusso.bsky.social (Maastricht Univ.) & Paula Schulze Brock (European Comm. JRC) Their article examines how cooperation with populist radical right parties shapes public attitudes. 🔗https://tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01402382.2024.2336436 👏🧵
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Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES) @cses.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
📢 Call for Nominations: 2026 #CSES Awards 📢 Recognizing outstanding scholarship using CSES data: 🏆 GESIS Klingemann Prize 📄 David Howell Award We welcome nominations across regions, methods, & career stages. ⌛️Learn more & submit by April 22: cses.org/2026/03/06/2...
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CSES Announcement: Call for Nominations - 2026 Awards for Outstanding Scholarship Using CSES Data - CSES
Note: The following announcement was sent to the CSES email list. To receive notices like this one by email, please join our mailing list.   March 6,
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
⏰Reminder: The deadline for the 2026 Seligson Prize is April 15. We’re recognizing exceptional research using #AmericasBarometer data & honoring the legacy of Mitchell A. Seligson, founder of LAPOP Lab & a leader in public opinion scholarship. Don’t miss the chance to nominate: t.co/NXTH0ZkwK3
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A few spots left! Apply by tomorrow!
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Just one week left — submit your application now!
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📢 2026 Seligson Prize: Call for Nominations Nominate outstanding scholarship using #AmericasBarometer data. The prize honors the legacy of Mitchell A. Seligson, founder of LAPOP Lab & pioneer in public opinion research. ⏳Nominations due April 15 ℹ️ www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/seligs...
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
📢 Deadline extended!📢 Applications for the 2026 Summer School in International Survey Methods are now due Feb 25, 2026. Join us June 8–17 for an intensive program in global survey research. 🔗Apply here: forms.office.com/r/Q4ZwT75jE4 ℹ️More info: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/summer...
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
⏰ Just 10 days left to apply! Applications are filling fast. Don’t miss your chance!
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
📢Big news! CGD at @vanderbilt.edu is now the U.S. home of the Comparative Study of Election Surveys (@cses.bsky.social). In partnership with @gesis.org, CGD will manage this flagship international collaboration on open, high-quality election data worldwide. tinyurl.com/y28xaxr4
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Vanderbilt’s Center for Global Democracy becomes U.S. home for the Comparative Study of Election Surveys
Vanderbilt University’s Center for Global Democracy is the new U.S. institutional home for the Comparative Study of Election Surveys, a leading global resource for understanding elections and democrat...
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
📊🌍 The Spring 2026 Workshop on International Survey Methods schedule is out! Join virtual talks on cutting-edge survey methodology in international contexts—Feb 25, Mar 25 & Apr 15. 🗓 Wednesdays | 11am CT | Zoom 🔗More info and sign up here: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php
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Nick Carnes @carnes.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
* Please repost and share * Call for Papers (due March 1st) Workshop on "Frontiers in Representation: Citizen Assemblies, Deliberative Mini-Publics, and Participatory Democracy," August 14, Vanderbilt University more info: docs.google.com/document/d/1... submit papers: forms.gle/k7BH4so2QJxQ...
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
📢Don’t miss it! Apply now to our 2026 Summer School in International Survey Methods, an 8-day, in-person program focused on international survey research. 🗓 June 8–17, 2026 ⏳ Deadline: Feb. 9 🔗 Apply here: forms.office.com/r/Q4ZwT75jE4
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
📢 Applications are open for our 2026 Summer School in International Survey Methods! An 8-day, in-person program for graduate students, faculty, and research practitioners working on surveys beyond the U.S. 🗓 June 8–17, 2026 🔗 Apply by Feb. 9: forms.office.com/r/Q4ZwT75jE4
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Happy Holidays from our team!
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
📢 Our last #WISM talk of 2025 is next week! 🗓️ Wed. Nov. 5 @ 11 am CT Featuring Shana Warren from @poverty-action.bsky.social, who drives evidence-based approaches to scaling impact in global development. 🔗 Register: vanderbi.lt/wism-signup 🔗 More info: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025/26 #AmericasBarometer 🚀, w/ support from @kellogginstitute.bsky.social! This partnership combines survey expertise & regional knowledge to continue delivering top-notch comparative data. 📰 Read more from @vuartsci.bsky.social: t.co/g0PcgUqCsr
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Join us tomorrow!
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
📢 Our next #WISM talk is coming up! 🗓 Wed. Oct. 8 @ 11 am CT @consueloamat.bsky.social is an expert on state repression, political violence, and civil society under authoritarian regimes in Latin America. 🔗 Sign up here: vanderbi.lt/wism-signup More info here: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
How do we reimagine democracy in the face of global backsliding? 🌎 Coalitions, civic engagement, & cross-sector collaboration are key. Proud that @VandyCGD co-hosted this timely conference with @brookings.edu , @cornelluniversity.bsky.social, & @umich.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/key...
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Democracy and policy: Reimagining a global democratic future | Brookings
Key takeaways emerged from a conference of democracy experts and practitioners who gathered to reimagine democracy at this pivotal moment.
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
🚨The wait is over—#WISM is back this fall! Join us for cutting-edge survey methods talks from global experts. 🔗 Sign up here: vanderbi.lt/wism-signup Check out the rest of the 2025 Fall schedule here: vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Millions of Venezuelans have fled their country, facing hardship and discrimination abroad. Yet many show remarkable resilience and hope for the future. @itsmarirodriguez.bsky.social explores what new survey data from COL and PER reveal about the Venezuelan diaspora: tinyurl.com/u47jyf4m
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The Future of Venezuela’s Diaspora
Recent surveys of migrant communities in Colombia and Peru provide rare insights into the largest exodus in Latin American history.
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Yesterday marked the final day of USAID as we’ve known it. At the Center for Global Democracy and @LAPOP_Lab, we’re deeply grateful for more than 20 years of meaningful partnership. A short thread on what we built together 👇
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
📢 It’s here! The new Data Playground is live! Explore #AmericasBarometer data like never before: 📊 Interactive visualizations 🌎 Cross-country comparisons 👥 Insights by age, gender & more Try it now 👉 www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/data-p... #DataPlayground #AmericasBarometer
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AmericasBarometer Data Playground
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Seligson Prize! 🎉Congratulations🎉 to Amy Erica Smith and @tboas.bsky.social for their article: “Religion, Sexuality Politics, and the Transformation of Latin American Electorates.” [1/4] Read it in ‪@bjpols.bsky.social: 🔗cup.org/4f3Ly4F
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🚨 We’re live now with the Data Playground demo! Come join us and explore the tool in action! Join us here:
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🚨 Don’t miss out! Our Data Playground demo is tomorrow at 11 am CT! Learn a powerful new way to explore #AmericasBarometer data, w/ dynamic visuals & intuitive features. Whether you're a scholar, journalist, student, or policymaker, this tool is built for you. 🎟️ Sign up now: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The new Data Playground is almost here! Get ready for interactive visuals, demographic filters, & an intuitive interface. 👀 See by signing up for our exclusive preview session here: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh 🗓️ Demo on Tues., June 17 @ 11 am CT 🚀 Launches Wed., June 18! #AmericasBarometer
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🗓️ It’s official: we’re launching a powerful, user-friendly tool for exploring #AmericasBarometer data on Wed., June 18! ✨ Don’t miss the big day—sign up for a sneak peek: tinyurl.com/yvt26yhh 🗓️Demo on Tues., June 17 @ 11 am CT #DataPlayground #AmericasBarometer #PublicOpinion
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
What can the new Data Playground do? 📈Show time trends 🌎Compare countries 👥Visualize opinions by gender, education, age, and more 💻No R, no Stata—just clicks 📅Launching soon. Stay tuned. #ComingSoon #AmericasBarometer #PublicOpinion
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
We’re excited to introduce a refreshed Data Playground — your go-to tool for exploring AmericasBarometer data. 📊 Interactive graphs 🌎 Cross-country comparisons 👥 Insights by age, gender & more #AmericasBarometer #ComingSoon #DataPlayground #PublicOpinion
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Just a couple of weeks (or so) left to send in your nominations!
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
🚨 Important update on our partnership with USAID. Read our full announcement below. ⬇️
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
#ChartoftheWeek 📊According to 2023 #AmericasBarometer data, security issues are the most important problem for almost half of Bahamians. 🇧🇸
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
¡Nuestra serie #GráficodelaSemana 📊 cambia de enfoque! Pasamos de las tendencias regionales a un análisis en profundidad de países individuales. ¡No te pierdas de estos nuevos insights y explora nuestros estudios por país aquí: bit.ly/3D2Bqew
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Studies by Country
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Our #ChartoftheWeek 📊 series is shifting focus! We're moving from regional trends to in-depth explorations of individual countries. Stay tuned for fresh insights, and dive into our country studies here: bit.ly/3D2Bqew
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
📢Calling all scholars!📢 The Seligson Prize honors top research using AmericasBarometer data. Have a publication from 2023 or 2024? Send it in! 📌 Self-nominations are welcome! 📅 Deadline: April 15, 2025 Details below! ⬇️
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
#WISM🌎📊 #TBT💡📣 Carmen Le Foulon @carmenlef.bsky.social from Centro de Estudios Políticos en Chile examined the various challenges, biases, effects, and disparities among different survey modes. Check out the workshop recording here: bit.ly/3YdEGLT
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Workshop on International Survey Methods: Carmen Le Foulon
This presentation was delivered on March 22, 2023 by Carmen Le Foulon from Centro de Estudios Politicos, Chile. It is entitled "Mode effects: A within-subject exploration" LAPOP's Workshop on International Survey Methods is an interdisciplinary speaker series focused on survey methods with an international flair. See more information about the series at this link: https://vanderbi.lt/wism-info Sign up for the mailing list at this link: https://vanderbi.lt/wism-signup
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
#GráficodelaSemana 📊 Las evaluaciones del desempeño económico nacional en #ALyC alcanzaron un mínimo histórico. En 2023, mayorías en toda la región consideran que la economía de su país empeoró en el último año. 📉💸
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
#ChartoftheWeek 📊 Evaluations of national economic performance in #LAC reached an all-time low. In 2023, majorities across the region think their country’s economy is worsened in the previous year. 📉💸
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
⏳ Just a few more days left! ⏳ Applications for the **Summer School in International Survey Methods** close this **Saturday, Feb 15**! Don’t miss your chance to train with top experts in survey research. 🔗 Apply now: www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/summer...
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
#WISM🌎📊 #Throwback💡📣 Reexamine the importance of evidence-based research ethics decisions with Hannah Baron and Lauren Young and their studies in Mexico 🇲🇽, Colombia 🇨🇴, and Nigeria 🇳🇬. Revisit the workshop here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPEn...
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Workshop on International Survey Methods: Lauren Young and Hannah Baron
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#GráficodelaSemana 📊 En 2023, al menos una de cada cinco personas en la mayoría de los países de #ALyC reporta haber sido víctima de un delito. 🚨📈
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
#ChartoftheWeek 📊 In 2023, at least one in five people in most #LAC countries report being a victim of a crime. 🚨📈
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Center for Global Democracy @vu-cgd.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
#WISM🌎📊 #TBT💡📣 Learn about multinomial models with Chris Achen of Princeton University and Won-ho Park of Seoul National University as they analyzed the 2016 US and 2017 Korean elections. Watch full recording here: bit.ly/4eBqGBs
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Workshop on International Survey Methods: Chris Achen and Won-Ho Park
This presentation was delivered on April 20, 2022 by Chris Achen from the Princeton University and Won-ho Park from Seoul National University. It is entitled "Multinomial Probit Estimation for Electoral Research." LAPOP's Workshop on International Survey Methods is an interdisciplinary speaker series focused on survey methods with an international flair. See more information about the series at this link: https://vanderbi.lt/wism-info Sign up for the mailing list at this link: https://vanderbi.lt/wism-signup
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