I am pleased to share the latest issue of The International Journal of Press/Politics, which features Special Issue articles from the 2023 #IJPP conference, University of Edinburgh & several open access articles. Link journals.sagepub.com/toc/HIJ/curr...

Happy to share my co-authored piece with Tan Khai Ee, on one of the first empirical studies of Facebook ads in India. We examine how incumbency, personalization & issue focus shape campaign tone in subnational elections: Bihar (2020), West Bengal (2021) & UP (2022).

I am delighted to welcome @sangjung-kim.bsky.social as the new Social Media Editor of The International Journal of Press/Politics! 🎉 Sang will help us grow our digital presence and connect research with broader audiences.

What a wonderful institution and honor to present in front of so many amazing scholars.

Are AI deepfakes always polarizing? Our 2024 India elections study (N=1,627): News about out-party use of deepfakes didn't increase affective polarization AI approval → lower polarization Impact depends on context — fears may be overstated. @ozankuru.bsky.social Full paper: shorturl.at/oQci2

Our 2nd Delhi School on Political Comm wrapped up with rich discussions & strong participation. Grateful to @dkreiss.bsky.social, plenary speakers, participants, mentors & partners for making it possible. Together, we’re building a vibrant Global South research space. #PolComm @polcomm.bsky.social

AI or human journalist? Who do readers trust more? Important new study in the International Journal of Press/Politics examine how people evaluate AI-generated news in a polarized media environment. Full article here. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Publication alert🚨 Can AI-Attributed News Challenge Partisan News Selection? “Citizens evaluate AI-attributed news as negatively as cross-cutting news sources, both in terms of attitudes (perceived trustworthiness) and behavior (willingness to read the news)” journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Big news from The International Journal of Press/Politics! We’re ranked #4 in Communication(2025 Scimago Journal Rankings) According to the 2024 JCR: 📊 Impact Factor: 4.3 🔬 5-Year IF: 6.4 #12/227 in Communication #21/322 in Political Science Huge thanks to our authors, reviewers & EB members! 🙌

I am pleased to share the latest issue of The International Journal of Press/Politics, which features several open access articles. If you’d like to stay updated on future issues & online first articles, I encourage you to join our mailing list. journals.sagepub.com/toc/HIJ/curr...

New book chapter forthcoming in the Oxford Handbook of Misinformation and Disinformation: Understanding and Mitigating Science-appropriating Persuasion Strategies in Political and Health Related Misinformation. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

🚨New Paper🚨 Elections create winners & losers among citizens. But how do we encourage losers to cooperate with new leaders or rally cooperation between winners and losers after a bitterly fought election? This is vital for democracy, especially in polarizing times.

Excited to share that I’ve been selected as a Member of the IAS in Princeton for 2025–26! Working on my book (MIT Press) about internet shutdowns + how AI & digital infrastructure reshape governance & power. Looking forward to reconnecting with friends in the U.S.! news.nus.edu.sg/taberez-ahme...

Only one week left to submit your abstract for the 11th Annual Conference of The International Journal of Press/Politics, hosted by the NUS Communications and New Media, taking place from 19–21 November 2025. 👇

We’re excited to share the 6 shortlisted books for The International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award 2025! Winner to be announced at #ICA25 in Denver! 🎉 Congratulations to the shortlisted authors! politicalcommunication.org/ica-division...

💫 New Open Access Special Issue in IJPP! Advancing the Study of Political Misinformation Across Countries and Platforms The SI explores how misinfo spreads, is perceived & countered across political systems, info environments & platforms. Read the intro: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

I am excited to announce The International Journal of Press/Politics is now assigning OSF Badges to advance Open Science. Participation is voluntary, but authors meeting transparency standards receive OSF Badges for promoting open research. For full details journals.sagepub.com/page/hij/osf...

I am excited to announce the 2nd edition of the Delhi School Workshop on Political Communication, July 30 - August 1, 2025, Lokniti-CSDS Supported by @polcomm.bsky.social of @icahdq.bsky.social Apply by May 23, 2025 tinyurl.com/DelPolCom2025 Full details here tinyurl.com/3wux6vbw

We are delighted to announce the latest issue of The International Journal of Press/Politics. We have many open access article in this issue. Read the full issue here: journals.sagepub.com/toc/HIJ/curr...

📢 Reminder: Call for Nominations! The International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award 2025! 🏆 🔹 Deadline: April 4, 2025 Full call available at: politicalcommunication.org/ica-division...

NEW: Five of the billionaires who attended Donald Trump's inauguration have lost a combined $210 billion in wealth since then, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index

I am pleased to announce the 11th Annual Conference of The International Journal of Press/Politics will take place at the National University of Singapore, 19-21 Nov. 25! Submit your abstract: tinyurl.com/IJPP2025 Notification of Acceptance: 5 June 2025 Registration deadline: 15 Aug 2025

One week left to submit your proposal for consideration for a special issue of the International Journal of Press/Politics Full details here: journals.sagepub.com/page/hij/cfp 👇

Is AI making us think less? A new Microsoft study suggests workplace reliance on Gen AI weakens critical thinking, making workers overconfident yet less prepared for complex problems. www.zdnet.com/article/are-...

Exciting news! A paper from The International Journal of Press/Politics, "When Do Parties Lie? Misinformation and Radical-Right Populism Across 26 Countries," by Petter Törnberg & Juliana Chueri is making headlines in @theguardian.com today! Read more here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Excited to share that my article, "Is Press Freedom Better Protected in Democracies? Internet Shutdown and Journalism in India", has been published in Journalism Studies (Vol. 26, Issue 3) and is now available online with a permanent link! You can read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

In line with my vision to promote open science, I am pleased to announce that The International Journal of Press/Politics will begin accepting Replication Studies for publication starting February 2025. You can find full details here shorturl.at/bIekq

WhatsApp says journalists and civil society members were targets of Israeli spyware www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Call for Nominations! The International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award 2025! This award recognizes outstanding books that have made a significant impact on the study of media and politics globally. Deadline: April 4, 2025. More info: shorturl.at/oNrdb

The AI arms race is getting ironic—OpenAI is mad that someone else might have done to them what they did to the internet. Data ethics only matter when it’s your data? www.404media.co/openai-furio...

📢 Call for Nominations! The International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award 2025 is now open!🏆📚 Recognizing outstanding books on media & politics globally. Deadline: April 4, 2025. #IJPP #PoliticalCommunication #ICA25 politicalcommunication.org/ica-division...

I am delighted to announce the appointment of @rossdahlke.bsky.social as our first-ever Data Editor. Ross will focus on improving the transparency and accessibility of research published in the The International Journal of Press/Politics.#IJPP

Nvidia's $600B market loss marks a critical inflection point in the global AI industry, as China's DeepSeek demonstrates the disruptive power of cost-efficient innovation and signals a shift in AI leadership. www.channelnewsasia.com/business/nvi...

We wrote another piece about why Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking is so disingenuous -- check it out @techpolicypress.bsky.social: www.techpolicy.press/mark-zuckerb...

Deadline Approaching: 3 March! Submit your proposals for #IJPP Special Issue. We welcome innovative & comparative research from all regions, including the Global South & Global East, USA, & Europe. Cross-regional studies are highly encouraged. journals.sagepub.com/page/hij/cfp

Deadline: 3 March! Submit your proposals for The International Journal of Press/Politics Special Issue. We welcome innovative & comparative research from all regions, including the Global South & East, USA, & Europe. Cross-regional studies are highly encouraged. journals.sagepub.com/page/hij/cfp

Unlike professional fact-checkers, community-driven moderation lacks the rigour, neutrality, and expertise required to tackle nuanced, culturally specific falsehoods. Worse, it opens the door for coordinated brigading by bad actors to manipulate truth ratings.

I’m delighted to announce the appointment of 4 outstanding scholars as Associate Editors for The International Journal of Press/Politics. Please join me in warmly welcoming: 👉 Hsuan-Ting Chen 👉 @curdknupfer.bsky.social 👉 @shannimcg.bsky.social 👉 @patyrossini.bsky.social

Introducing AI in journalism is ... a process. Apple pulls its AI generator tool after wrongful headlines. Reporters without Borders @rsf-inter.bsky.social called it "a danger to the public’s right to reliable information on current affairs." edition.cnn.com/2025/01/16/m...

My take on why Meta’s retreat from fact-checking is a dangerous gamble with the truth, risking greater harm in regions like South & Southeast Asia, where misinformation thrives in local vernacular languages. www.straitstimes.com/opinion/why-...

✨Introducing the POLCOMM WHO-TO-FOLLOW List✨ (Bluesky Edition) bsky.app/profile/did:... Please respond to this post, in case you would like to be added!

@albertsonb2.bsky.social and I make a guest appearance toward the end talking about fear and politics!

Nothing beats starting the semester with heartwarming feedback from a former student. This also makes teaching such a rewarding experience!

Meta's decision to ditch fact-checkers in the US reeks of dangerous opportunism, prioritizing 'community-driven' spin over accountability. With Indian fact-checkers heavily reliant on Meta funding, this could spell disaster for truth & transparency globally. indianexpress.com/article/busi...

We are delighted to announce the latest issue of #IJPP, presenting a compelling collection of cutting-edge research that delves into the dynamic intersections of media, politics, and journalism across the globe. Read the full issue here: journals.sagepub.com/toc/HIJ/curr...

As I step into the role of Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Press/Politics, I want to express my deepest gratitude to @profvaccari.bsky.social for his exceptional leadership & dedication over the past 6 years. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

A BERT classifier outperformed a GPT classifier in detecting connective language on social media, finds @jolukito.bsky.social, Chen, @ginammasullo.bsky.social, @taliastroud.bsky.social, with an analysis on how connective language relates to other types of language aclanthology.org/2024.emnlp-m...

If you can afford to, maybe consider a quick and easy end of year donation to #Wikipedia. It's time to more actively protect our common informational infrastructures & spaces of deliberation.

This issue also features a report from the first-ever PolComm Workshop in Delhi by @taberez.bsky.social, Saima Saeed, & Suruchi Mazumdar, which institutionalizes global inclusivity in the field. politicalcommunication.org/article/neya...