Welcome to the new Journal of Politics Blog! We will use this space to highlight the path-breaking research published in the JOP and to make their contributions accessible to a…
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Voters in democracies regularly have the chance to hold political parties accountable for their behavior in office. That includes taking stock of public policies that benefit some people at the…
Leave a CommentPolitical inequality does not stop at the doorstep of political office. Women who overcome the political glass ceiling and win elections, often against the odds, continue to face discrimination and…
Leave a CommentExploiting migrants can help criminal groups expand into strong states Organized crime is widely considered a problem in weak states, emerging where states fail to provide security and property rights…
Leave a Comment“Cancel culture” is misunderstood Political commentators worry that Americans have become too quick to socially or economically sanction those who make offensive statements — what’s often called “canceling.” The recent…
Leave a CommentIn recent years, challenger parties—political groups without experience in government—have disrupted party systems across Europe, often gaining significant voter support by positioning themselves as anti-establishment outsiders. While some of these…
Leave a CommentYou’ve probably heard it a million times: “If we allow this, what’s next?” It’s the classic slippery slope argument. Though the policy in question would be fine on its own, they…
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