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Militaries that take on a greater share of civilian responsibilities can redefine their place in society – and their relationship with citizens and the government. When soldiers become a popular alternative. Read the latest from our team: goodauthority.org/news/when-so...

There is an epidemic of partisan wishful thinking. More and more people expect their party to win. Is that a problem? Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/the-epi...

Great analysis about new directions in Latinx Politics research by my colega Dr. Roberto Carlos 👏

The UN is in a funding crisis. What could happen to peacekeeping? Dr. Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) and Dr. Cameron Mailhot wrote about it for Good Authority. They argue dwindling funding jeopardizes decades of hard-earned expertise. Questions also remain about the capacity of alternatives.

What makes protests successful can also fail to bring about political victories. Here's the paradox of Africa’s ‘leaderless’ Gen Z protests. goodauthority.org/news/the-par...

In our latest "Good Chat," we talk with Roberto Carlos on why studying America’s Latino population reveals some surprises about how we develop political views and behaviors. Read how the study of Latinx politics in America has evolved: goodauthority.org/news/how-the...

I even included some answers to those questions, free with the price of admission (also free).

States want to have a bigger say in regulating popular online platforms. Here are 5 big questions about prediction markets and gambling. goodauthority.org/news/5-big-q...

We explain the Make Ice Pay Act. A new bill proposes to use transitional justice tools to help communities impacted by ICE operations. Read: goodauthority.org/news/the-mak...

I wrote about the "are prediction markets gambling?" question, why it matters, and why the regulatory concerns surrounding prediction markets go well beyond this question for @goodauth.bsky.social.

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My latest for @goodauth.bsky.social on Russia's Duma election: it exposed a dilemma for the regime — it needs pseudo-democratic institutions to legitimate the war, but fears the uncontrolled political engagement it could unleash.
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Will these Black women gubernatorial candidates make history? With a record number of Black candidates running for governor, these two campaigns could break new ground. Read the latest from @brownphdgirl.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/will-th...

Is society too soft and feminine? 🤔 Republicans think so. See the data here. The latest by @tesler.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/republi...

The Kremlin had to work hard to fake a landslide. With a final tally of 58%, Russia’s ruling party projects regime stability. But the effort invested in falsifications demonstrates discontent over the war. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/the-kre...

Can politicians escape their party’s brand? Voters see the Democratic and Republican parties as more extreme than U.S. senators in those parties. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/can-pol...

The figures in this post are sobering!

Every! Thing! Is! Gender!

In my weekly newsletter, I recreated that terrific testosterone chart from @goodauth.bsky.social and tested some other possible correlates to Trump support. link.ctinsider.com/view/6650ab5...

Is testosterone a measure of manhood? Here is a look at Republicans’ fascination with testosterone in three charts. The latest from @tesler.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/republi...

Can Roelf Meyer repair the diplomatic fractures between the United States and South Africa? Read the latest on the quiet diplomacy of South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S. from @carolyneholmes.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/the-qui...

Here's what political science research can tell us about U.N. peacekeeping – and the alternatives. goodauthority.org/news/the-big...

Hell that's two Jen(n)s but I'll raise that @mattglassman312.bsky.social @mattgrossmann.bsky.social @matthewgreen.bsky.social @laderafrutal.bsky.social oh wait I forgot @proflind.bsky.social also everyone at @goodauth.bsky.social...who am I missing? (And that's just regular/semi-regular bloggers).

My newest in @goodauth.bsky.social - South Africa's new ambassador: trying to navigate in choppy waters by staying focused on trade and sports. goodauthority.org/news/the-qui...

Russia’s 2026 Duma elections left voters few alternatives... But here’s what authoritarian elections like this tell us about regime strategies and vulnerabilities. goodauthority.org/news/russias...

My take on last weekend's parliamentary elections in Russia for @goodauth.bsky.social -- Read in full here: goodauthority.org/news/russias...

Does vote buying even work? Trump offered every American $5,000. But it might not help Republicans in November. Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social & Kenneth Greene: goodauthority.org/news/does-vo...

Mexico’s cartels rule alongside government institutions. Here's how. Read the latest from @garciaponce.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/how-mex...

Inflation anxiety looks very different than two years ago. Republicans tend to “cheer louder and boo harder” in their evaluations of economic conditions. Ready the latest from @tesler.bsky.social: goodauthority.org/news/inflati...

Here is my first contribution to @goodauth.bsky.social, in which I explain how Mexico's cartels govern alongside the state, not in its absence. I focus on Michoacán and its broader implications for criminal groups' resilience and the limits of kingpin strategies. goodauthority.org/news/how-mex...

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Take a moment to meet our new Good Authority Fellows. While you're at it, make sure you're signed up for our newsletter so you never miss the great insights from our new team of experts! goodauthority.org/news/new-voi...

Opposing AI data centers is one thing Americans agree on: This isn’t just a NIMBY reaction. Research on social movements explains what’s driving the bipartisan pushback. (@eplantan.bsky.social @goodauth.bsky.social) goodauthority.org/news/opposin...

Finally... one thing all Americans can agree on. Research on social movements explains what’s driving the bipartisan pushback. Read: goodauthority.org/news/opposin...

In my latest post for @goodauth.bsky.social, I explain how and why grassroots opposition to local data center construction has exploded into a nationwide force shaping the upcoming midterm elections. Read more here 👉 goodauthority.org/news/opposin...

While i do work as an admin in a state uni, its important that we keep our external independent networks alive during these cuts through pot lucks, meet ups on zoom, discussions with elders, decentralized libraries...good community-centric.

Oil and War are back in 2026. Some folks at #APSA mentioned they needed things to teach on the subject. So, with apologies to those who don't need a reminder, I share some of my writings that might suit the purpose. 🧵 1/n First up, on 2026 US interventions in #Venezuela: @goodauth.bsky.social

What’s really lost when Black studies programs are cut? This type of interdisciplinary scholarship teaches us to ask different questions – and that benefits American political knowledge. goodauthority.org/news/heres-w...

The White House is trying to change more than the Smithsonian. Read the latest on how changing museums can change how people see the past – and the present. goodauthority.org/news/the-whi...

Senegal’s populists confront the challenge of governing. The Sonko-Faye political split illustrates what can happen when anti-establishment movements take power. Read the latest: goodauthority.org/news/senegal...

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What is important to being truly American? A new survey shows how people’s views of American identity are changing. Read the latest from @johnsides.bsky.social. goodauthority.org/news/what-is...

Pleased that @neerajprsd.bsky.social will be writing several pieces over the coming months for us at @goodauth.bsky.social . The first is out now!

Counting the level of support for political violence misses how that support is made – and who it is made for. In our latest "Good to Know" learn why people support political violence. Read the latest from @neerajprsd.bsky.social. goodauthority.org/news/good-to...

My first piece as a Good Authority Fellow is out: "Good to Know: Why people support political violence." Thanks to @goodauth.bsky.social; and to @claryc.bsky.social and Vanessa Lide for substantive feedback and sharp editing. goodauthority.org/news/good-to-know-why-people-support-political-violence/

I wrote about the vibecession for @goodauth.bsky.social. What explains the disconnect between gloomy consumer sentiment and strong conventional macroeconomic data? Five possible explanations and some evidence for each: goodauthority.org/news/explain...