In her powerful new piece Against Innovation, @jennydenbow.bsky.social interrogates how uncritical celebrations of technological progress obscure vital political, economic, and social questions. Available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. politicsrights.com/against-inno...

Prof. Peter Mandaville analyzes how states use religion as soft power in global politics. A key resource on religion’s strategic role in foreign policy. Available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. politicsrights.com/the-religiou... #religionandpolitics #politicsandrightsreview

Prof. Michael Davis draws alarming parallels between democratic backsliding in the U.S. and Beijing’s authoritarian crackdown in Hong Kong, warning that the erosion of judicial independence and civil liberties signals a dangerous shift toward authoritarianism.

Prof. Amy Adamczyk (CUNY) explores why abortion views differ across countries. Using global data, she shows how democracy, media freedom, and gender equality shape public opinion. A sharp, timely study. @amyadamczyk.bsky.social politicsrights.com/how-democrac... #reproductiverights

Prof. Keisha N. Blain presents her book Without Fear, showing how Black women in the U.S. redefined human rights as a lived practice of resistance and solidarity. Available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. politicsrights.com/black-women-... #BlackFeminism #SocialJustice #Race

Prof. Ernesto Castañeda analyzes the mass anti-deportation protests in L.A. sparked by ICE raids. His article shows how citizens and immigrants united in defense of democracy and human rights. @drernestocast.bsky.social @theimmigrationlab.bsky.social

Project 2025 is not about governance, but about redesigning the U.S. state through authoritarian logic. This briefing shows how civil rights and institutional neutrality are reframed as obstacles to be removed in favor of centralized, ideologically driven control.

Prof. Jekaterina Nikitina shows how human rights are not only protected by law, but also shaped by the language, translation, and genres that make law possible. politicsrights.com/human-rights... #humanrights #ECtHR #politicsandrightsreview

Prof. Melissa B. Jacoby argues that the U.S. bankruptcy system doesn’t just reflect inequality—it reinforces it. In Unjust Debts, she shows how bankruptcy law privileges corporations over people. politicsrights.com/making-ameri... #bankruptcy @mbjacoby.bsky.social‬ #politicsandrightsreview

Prof. Marlene Laruelle argues that illiberalism—not populism—offers a sharper lens to grasp the reordering of today’s political imaginaries. #illiberalism #democracy #politicaltheory #politicsandrightsreview

Prof. Michael Albertus shows how land access continues to shape power, inequality, and political paths. His book Land Power is a must-read on today’s struggles over land, housing, and rights. The article is available in EN, FR & ES politicsrights.com/land-remains... @mikealbertus.bsky.social‬

Prof. Timothy Weaver ( @timweaver.bsky.social )‬ analyzes NYC’s political evolution, showing it’s shaped by the interplay of Neoliberalism, Conservatism & Egalitarianism—not a single liberal tradition. Essential reading on inequality, resistance & urban power.

Prof. Ting Guo traces how “love” became a political tool in China—from Christian missions to Maoist salvation to Xi’s family-state rhetoric. A must-read for anyone interested in how religion, affect, and nationalism shape power. @tingguowrites.bsky.social politicsrights.com/politics-of-...

Prof. Brittany Friedman argues that carceral obedience is not natural but imposed. Her work traces how state violence shapes identity and suppresses authenticity. Abolition begins by rejecting obedience and reclaiming collective freedom. @curlyprofessor.bsky.social

Why do people cling to false beliefs despite evidence? Prof. Joe Pierre explores how mistrust, bias, and political narratives distort reality—and threaten democracy. A sharp analysis of belief, psychiatry, and public discourse. @psychunseen.bsky.social

John Suarez ( @johnjsuarez.bsky.social ) examines how Cuba’s kleptocracy funnels power to a ruling elite, controlling the economy without oversight. This system relies on crime, fraud, and money laundering, while ordinary Cubans face deepening poverty. An eye-opening piece.

Prof. Emilija Tudzarovska ( @tudzarovska.bsky.social ) examines how neoliberalism reshaped European democracy after 1989, transforming institutions and political power. A must-read for understanding democracy today. Available in English, French, and Spanish.

Prof. Aidan McGarry argues that true democracy requires more than voting. His work highlights how marginalized groups use protest to reclaim their voice and challenge exclusion. politicsrights.com/voice-protes... #democracy #protest #socialmovements #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Why do governments struggle with long-term thinking? Behavioural economist Nicholas Chesterley examines how media pressure and cognitive overload drive short-termism in politics. A sharp analysis of policy, psychology, and leadership. politicsrights.com/why-are-gove... #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Prof.Gerald Roche ( @geraldroche.bsky.social ) shows that language loss in Tibet is not accidental but a result of state policy rooted in sovereignty. His research reveals how state power dismantles cultural and linguistic diversity in the name of national unity.

Prof. David Kinley discusses the risks of detaching freedom from responsibility. A powerful reflection on liberty, democracy, and societal trust. Available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. politicsrights.com/when-too-muc... #PoliticsAndRightsReview

In her latest article, Prof. Alette Smeulers draws on her book Perpetrators of Mass Atrocities to explore who commits mass violence—and why. A sharp analysis of how ordinary people become involved in extraordinary crimes. politicsrights.com/who-are-war-... #PoliticsAndRightsReview #CriminalLaw

In this article, based on his recent book, Prof. Michael Lynch explores how the distortion of truth fuels authoritarian tendencies in the U.S. A key contribution to understanding the link between democracy and knowledge. @michael-p-lynch.bsky.social politicsrights.com/truth-and-au...

Is violence shaped more by place—or by perception? Prof. Çaylı Messina explores how geography sets the stage, but perception directs the scene—deciding whose pain counts, and whose doesn’t. An essential reading on the politics of violence. @bariscaylimessina.com

Award-winning filmmaker and Columbia professor Frances Negrón-Muntaner shows how film can produce knowledge and act in struggles for justice where traditional inquiry fails. politicsrights.com/cinema-as-in... #CinemaAsInquiry #ArtAndJustice #DecolonialKnowledge #PoliticsAndRightsReview

The SAVE Act risks disenfranchising eligible U.S. voters by requiring strict citizenship documentation. It targets naturalized citizens, women, and rural communities, despite no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting. politicsrights.com/how-save-act... #VotingRights #SAVEAct

A must-read: Greg M. Epstein ( @gregmepstein.bsky.social ) explores how technology has taken on the role of religion. In this excerpt from "Tech Agnostic" (The MIT Press), he examines belief, awe, and meaning in the digital age. Available in 3 languages

Normative AI rewrites what counts as legitimate without us. No debate, no consent—just code shaping truth. Democracy isn’t dying, it’s being quietly automated. politicsrights.com/democracy-no... #Democracy #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalPolitics#TechEthics #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Why is Carl Schmitt resurfacing in 2025? This article reads his return not as revival, but as a symptom: the enemy is once again central to how politics is structured. A powerful reflection on liberalism’s crisis. #Authoritarianism #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Originally a tool for critical analysis in the works of Marx and Althusser, the term 'ideology' has now become a weapon of disqualification. Its superficial application across the political spectrum diminishes the quality of analysis and hinders informed discussions. tinyurl.com/2wu6a3c5

Dr. Simon Polinder examines religion’s influence in global politics, showing how religious actors and worldviews shape diplomacy. A key read for understanding the intersection of faith and international relations. politicsrights.com/religion-int... #PoliticsAndRightsReview #InternationalRelations

Seeing Us in Them, winner of the Merze Tate Elinor Ostrom Outstanding Book Award, reveals how group empathy can reshape politics and society. It also examines how nationalist narratives suppress empathy to justify exclusion. politicsrights.com/how-group-em... #SocialJustice #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Dr. Jon Mills analyzes how political polarization, cultural conflicts, and economic disparities deepen social fractures. He links this instability to clashing worldviews, populism, and eroding civil discourse. #PoliticsAndRightsReview #SocialJustice #GroupEmpathy politicsrights.com/our-disinteg...

Professor Ana Lucia Araujo ( @araujohistorian.bsky.social ) challenges the North Atlantic bias in slavery studies. By centering Brazil, West Central Africa, and enslaved women’s experiences, she reshapes our understanding of Atlantic slavery and its legacies. buff.ly/JVLY91d #AtlanticSlavery

Professors Mallinson & Hannah analyze the uncertainty of marijuana reclassification in the U.S., highlighting state-led policy shifts. A must-read on drug policy & federalism. #DrugPolicy #Federalism tinyurl.com/4kzt8826

Prof. Gwyn Bevan analyzes the economic consequences of Milton Friedman, showing how his ideas on education, monetary policy, and corporate profit have fueled public service crises, financial instability, and social erosion. tinyurl.com/4cep637a #Neoliberalism #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Prof. Niki Alsford ( @nikialsford.bsky.social ) presents hid book Taiwan Lives, emphasizing the need to study Taiwan from its own perspective. He explores its colonial past, civic nationalism, and Indigenous influence. A key read. tinyurl.com/2sz5es7k #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Prof. Alan Kahan argues that liberalism seeks to create a society where no one lives in fear. He identifies historical fears and the pillars of liberalism. Is liberalism ready to fight populism? politicsrights.com/history-libe... #PoliticsAndRightsReview #Liberalism #FreedomFromFear

Prof. Jia Tan's Digital Masquerade (@nyupress.bsky.social ) explores how feminist and queer activists in China use digital strategies to resist censorship and repression. A must-read on media, gender, and activism. #PoliticsAndRightsReview #Queer #Feminism #LGBTQ politicsrights.com/digital-masq...

Professor Lizhi Liu ( @lizhiliu.bsky.social ) examines how China’s e-commerce grew despite weak legal frameworks. Digital platforms built private institutions, shaping governance and consumer trust. Available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Professor Steve C. Roach explores South Sudan’s ongoing instability, linking political struggles to deeper structural issues. A key read on conflict and peace. #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Winner of the James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History, "The Creole Archipelago: Race and Borders in the Colonial Caribbean" offers a groundbreaking reassessment of Caribbean colonial history. This review is available in English, French, and Spanish. https://buff.ly/3WZHET2 #PostcolonialStudies

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Professor Busk (@larryalanbusk.bsky.social) delivers a bold critique, arguing that many Left intellectuals mirror core tenets of Right-wing thought—a provocative challenge to contemporary critical theory. tinyurl.com/ycxvcssr #CriticalTheory #PoliticalPhilosophy #PoliticsAndRightsReview

Professors Merry Wiesner-Hanks (UW-Milwaukee) & Mathew Kuefler (SDSU) present The Cambridge World History of Sexualities, a global exploration of sexual identities, norms & politics across time. A crucial read for those examining history, power & sexuality. tinyurl.com/58hry2zk

Professor Jennifer Denbow critiques how the U.S. obsession with innovation devalues reproductive labor, mostly done by women. She examines the economic and political forces that prioritize profit over care, reinforcing gendered inequalities. #FeministEconomics tinyurl.com/y3d7zb7h

In 'The Silver Women: How Black Women's Labor Made the Panama Canal', Joan Flores-Villalobos offers a groundbreaking examination of the often-overlooked contributions of West Indian women to the construction and daily life of the Panama Canal Zone. https://buff.ly/3CVUefc #PoliticsAndRightsReview

In the award-winning 'Black Women, Citizenship, and the Making of Modern Cuba', Takkara K. Brunson reveals how Afro-Cuban women shaped the nation’s identity and political landscape. Uncover the overlooked histories that redefine modern Cuba. https://buff.ly/3CxLHzd #Race #PoliticsAndRightsReview

In the award-winning The Matter of Black Living, Autumn Womack explores how Black intellectuals and artists challenged data-driven racial knowledge. Unpack the enduring limits of data in representing race and inequality. #SocialJustice #PoliticsAndRightsReview

In the award-winning 'Ruling Emancipated Slaves and Indigenous Subjects', Owolabi offers a groundbreaking framework to explain why some postcolonial states have thrived while others remain trapped in inequality. Explore three key colonial legacies shaping today’s global disparities.