I am excited that I got the chance to develop a syllabus to teach Political Culture @iepolisci.bsky.social in the Fall. Sharing here in case it is of interest to anyone on here, but mostly because I will keep teaching this—which means any feedback, comments, thoughts are very much welcome!

"Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind." #Booksky

#OpenAccess from @ejprjournal.bsky.social - Understanding (gendered) public tolerance of violent threats against politicians - https://cup.org/3SbQeih - @reedmwood.bsky.social, @syysr.bsky.social, @robjohns75.bsky.social#OpenAccess& Graeme Davies #FirstView

#OpenAccess from @poppublicsphere.bsky.social - Citizen–Elite Toxicity and Political Equality Online - https://cup.org/4eY5ZC6 - @janabelschner.bsky.social & @linnsandberg.bsky.social#OpenAccess #FirstView

A reminder to keep up the US boycott, everyone.

It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby—a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist—to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.

The number of Democratic and women veterans running for federal office this year is at record levels as the overall number of congressional candidates with military backgrounds is up 47% from 2024.

"France passed a single law and instantly unlocked 11 gigawatts of #solarenergy — without using new land. In 2023, France's government mandated solar canopies over all car parks larger than 80 spaces. The scale was enormous: There are 400,000 parking areas across France #ActOnClimate #Renewables

"Reshapes our understanding of southern politics, democratic backsliding, and American political development." Stolen Representation: Black Disfranchisement and State Legislative Politics in the American South by Michael P. Olson, Out Now #PoliSky #LawSky 🗃 #AmHistory https://cup.org/3Q5hD4t

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#CPSA_ACSP26 🏅Congrats to | Félicitations à Holly Ann Garnett ! WINNER of the 🏆 2026 Prize for Teaching Excellence 🏆 🏅 Lauréate 🏆 Prix d'excellence en enseignement 2026 🏆 🙏 Big thanks to the Jury | Mille mercis au jury 🙏 A Ettinger @carleton.ca - T Giasson @ulaval.ca - N Hills @uwaterloo.ca

#CPSA_ACSP26 ​​🏅 @ram846.bsky.social 🏅  WINNER 🏆 2026 Jill Vickers Prize Lauréate 🏆 Prix Jill-Vickers 2026 🏆 🙏We are grateful to the Jury | Merci beaucoup au jury🙏 D Bhandar @uvic.ca - G Daoust - B Gerrits @stfx-university.bsky.social

Quick note to our community: several colleagues have reported receiving emails that appear to come from EJPG editors and ask for help with journal business. These messages are scams and were not sent by any member of the EJPG editorial team.

Incredible! Scientists receive a rare standing ovation after announcing that a new treatment can double the survival time for pancreatic cancer, the deadliest cancer which was once considered “undruggable.” When we fund and support science, we can achieve anything! (Video: Dr. Wish Dhillon)

If you’re in Ottawa and looking for your new favourite book, it’s surely on display at uOttawa in FSS as part of the CPSA conference 📚📚📚

What a tremendous loss to the global political science community. I had the opportunity to meet him when he came to UAlberta to deliver a training session and then again at a #CPSA conference. A truly lovely man. #RIPRaúlPacheco-Vega

Good morning! This is our dedicated #CPSA_ACSP26 Registration Hub - Level 1, FSS Building, @uottawa.ca . Our amazing assistants Engi, Kamila, Michelle-Andrea, Mira, and Monika will check you in to get the conference started! 👉 shorturl.at/d9wel

For non- Spanish speakers, this is announcement of the passing of Raúl Pacheco Vega. It doesn’t say when or what happened, but comments on his work and how generous he has been to colleagues not just at his home institution but around the world.

I will be voting for Alberta to stay in Canada. The idea that we would leave is abhorrent. #ForeverCanadian #ForeverCanada www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Congrats to the @victoire-lphf.bsky.social for their dominant performance tonight (and throughout the series) to win the Walter Cup. #PWHL #WalterCup

An extraordinary moment in Canadian federalism when one province sets the terms for climate policy for the entire country. We used to do this with all provinces. Now we just do it between the PMO and Danielle Smith. She’s in charge of Canada’s environmental policy now.

City of Edmonton bows to anti-DEI mob. WAVE committee — a rare opportunity for women's voices to influence municipal governance — is being cut, among other important advisory committees. #abpoli #cdnmuni www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#OpenAccess from @epsrjournal.bsky.social#OpenAccess- Young candidates: why don’t they get elected? - https://cup.org/4n7mj5Y - Daniel Stockemer (University of Ottawa) & Anna Lopatina (University of Mainz) #FirstView

Wassily Kandinsky (1927)

California Bill Would Create A $23 Billion Fund For University Research

This is true. #WritingCommunity Don't give up. (Just in case you needed to hear that today.)

Equal Voice, which works to increase the # of women in elected office, has 2 summer positions open for people aged 15-30. The 8-week job is remote (but must be in Canada) and pays $25/hr. Applications are due close of day on April 24, 2026. See here for details: www.equalvoice.ca/careers

What’s behind a surge in government secrecy? Dean Beeby explains why Ottawa and some provinces are suddenly making it harder for you to know what they’re doing. zurl.co/MaVh9

The beginnings of Christian nationalism date back decades. This is how the movement has evolved since the 1970s — and how it has become a powerful force in American politics today. (Published Oct. 2024)

The investigation comes after CNN reported a former staffer accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her in 2024, though Swalwell has denied the woman’s account.

I'm so proud of the students I have taught over the last several years, some of whom presented their honours theses at the University of Alberta political science department's annual honours conference on Friday, April 10, 2026. Parents joined classmates and instructors for the presentations.

Jim Holland (American Artist, born 1955) "Green Room", 2011. Oil on Canvas

“Not all those who wander are lost” — J.R.R. Tolkien

Pastor Dale Partridge Calls to Repeal 19th Amendment, Claims Women Are Not 'Capable of Responsible Voting' Look at the state that male voters have gotten the USA in over the last 50-70 years. How about no male voters until 2090? roysreport.com/es/pastor-da...

NEW - Revisiting the Link between Politicians’ Salaries and Corruption - https://cup.org/4dxY7XU - Marko Klasnja, Mihály Fazekas & Ahmed Al-Shaibani #OpenAccess

Love this!

The special issue of Constitutional Forum has been published on online harms in Canada. My paper examines hate speech & lessons the UK Online Safety Act might have for Canada. Check it out! Thanks to Dax D'Orazio and Michael Asres for putting it together. www.constitutionalstudies.ca/2026/03/foru...

As a single male, care work hadn’t been much on my mind until my parents started aging. But I think what clarified much of what I wondered about care work was crystallized by the incomparable @jessicacalarco.com - care work, by US women, has become a de facto social policy. #RPVBooks

Causal Mediation Analysis by Geoffrey T. Wodtke and Xiang Zhou A comprehensive guide to causal mediation analysis, spanning traditional approaches to cutting-edge machine learning methods. 📚 https://cup.org/41vgnd0

NEW: Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas says his understanding is members of council “past and present” are not the “targets” of the ongoing RCMP investigation. He says he believes it’s a business being investigated by police. Background: globalnews.ca/news/1174366...

"Meta's smart glasses make it easy to secretly film people. It's mostly women bearing the fallout" www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...

THREAD: Cherise Doyley was in her 12th hour of contractions at the hospital when a tablet was brought to her bedside. On the screen was a Zoom call with a judge and several lawyers and doctors. She was in court, a nurse told her. The reason? For failing to agree to a C-section.

The SAVE Act is voter suppression—not security. It would purge millions, especially married women with name changes, low-income voters without passports, and more. Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!

I had a great time talking about my political candidacy research at the University of Alberta English and Film Studies Undergraduate Network's speaker series last night. The other presenters were amazing and the students had excellent questions. The chocolates are nice too :)

🔥 POSTDOC POSITIONS ON CHILDREN'S POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION 🔥 Wanna understand young people's beliefs about political leadership, politics, and power? Then this is your chance! I'm looking for two 2-year postdocs to join my ERC-funded research project @au.dk international.au.dk/about/profil...

Indigenous photojournalist fellowship alert! Apply! Share! Tell your friends! It’s a a weeklong, bootcamp-style intensive for five to seven emerging Indigenous photojournalists, happening May 17 to 23 at the University of King’s College in Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, NS). indiginews.com/first-person...

This is well worth the (longish) read. Hits the nail on The head.