Great conversational starter for cocktail parties or talking to students about inflation from @erinkaylockwood.bsky.social @goodauth.bsky.social goodauthority.org/news/explain...

Explaining the ‘vibecession’

Economic data looks pretty good, but consumers aren't feeling confident about the economy. Dive into the 'vibecession' and uncover what's truly driving the disconnect.

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Teaching about immigration in the Fall or want to expand your movie list? Check out this broad-ranging Good Authority Playlist on movies that teach us about immigration (goodauthority.org/news/movies-...) from @jrojasvenzor.bsky.social

Movies to help understand the politics of immigration

Explore powerful films that illuminate the challenges of immigration, examining policy impacts and sociopolitical drivers for migration.

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Turns out that the Trump Administration isn't alone in exiting IOs. Want some background context? Check out @borzyskowski.bsky.social and Felicity Vabulous's "Good to Know" piece on Exiting International Organizations. goodauthority.org/news/good-to...

Good to Know: Exiting an international organization

10 big questions about IO withdrawals and member suspensions – and the consequences for countries that exit international organizations.

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Missing from my summary on #GoodAuthority

Rahel Freiburghaus@rfrbrghs.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Ok, as we are waiting for crunch time, I’m sure you absolutely want to see this rocket political science plot: The trend is clear, even if noisy: countries with higher liberal democracy scores also tend to perform better at #Eurovision #esc2026 (data: @vdeminstitute.bsky.social)

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Are you ready to vote? It’s Eurovision time.

The ostensibly apolitical song contest is once again combining crystals and controversy. Cue the fire and violins.

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Need some light reading? Check out @rickyclark.bsky.social and Allison Carnegie's article on how populists are reshaping international institutions. goodauthority.org/news/how-pop...

The Foreign Policy in a Diverse Society (www.fpds-surveys.org) project is starting to release cumulative results from 2.5 years of surveying the American public on foreign economic policy. check out an overview at: goodauthority.org/news/can-for...

Can foreign policy issues really affect elections?

Can foreign policy issues really affect elections? Our surveys from 2023-25 show Americans are anxious about global affairs, but not necessarily paying close attention.

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I may need to rethink the salience of trade policy. My son came home fro his high school talking about the new game he and his friends were playing at lunch: oec.world/en/games/tra...

Tradle | OEC Games | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

Became an instant classic, guess the country based on an export distribution | Have fun with OEC Data

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Sadly pertinent Good Authority piece on the effect of US withdrawals from IOs. goodauthority.org/news/when-tr...

When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow?

When Trump withdraws from global agreements, will the public follow? New evidence shows that Trump’s actions can change minds, but there are limits.

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Are you an early-career political scientist who enjoys writing and/or making awesome playlists about political science? Check out the Good Authority Fellows Program. goodauthority.org/news/announc...

Announcing the 2026-2027 Good Authority fellows program!

Apply by Jan. 9, 2026 to join the Good Authority team of contributors.

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Are you a scholar of International Security? Be my colleague at Temple Univ. Tenure-track Assistant Prof. position in IR: interstate war; territorial disputes; conflict res./peace-building; technology; institutions and alliances; terrorism; and related topics. jobs.chronicle.com/job/37899301...

Assistant Professor of International Relations - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania job with Temple University | 37899301

The Department of Political Science at Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor ...

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Wondering whether boycotting Eurovision matters? Then you might also be interested in it's Russian-led doppelganger Intervision. goodauthority.org/news/russia-...

As you prepare your syllabus, here is my gift to you: www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxpTt...

While waiting for today's news out of Alaska, enjoy some survey data on public support for Ukraine aid when framed - as is so common - as a guns vs. butter trade-off. goodauthority.org/news/how-do-...

How do Americans see U.S. support for Ukraine?

A new survey examines the “guns vs. butter” argument.

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I hate to mention it, but it's syllabus time of the year already. If you are teaching Intro to American Politics, @goodauth.bsky.social and Justin Crowe have you covered with a new playlist for your semester. goodauthority.org/news/good-pl....

Good Playlist: Introduction to American politics.

97 minutes of power, politics, and democracy.

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Eric Gonzalez Juenke's social science methods playlist made me smile while updating my syllabus. Hopefully, will do the same for my students. goodauthority.org/news/good-pl...

Good Playlist on social science methods.

Tune in for the catchy tunes that help students grasp the tough concepts in social science methods and research.

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Any Slovenians want to weigh in on the multiple ways in which my son and I failed in our first attempt at making and most importantly flipping frika?

I have nothing clever to say. It is horrifying that any university would do this to their own students. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

University of Michigan ends undercover surveillance contracts after Guardian revelations

Outcry after report that private investigators had been trailing and recording pro-Palestinian protesters for months

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I'm grasping on to every straw of research and academic good news and yet missed this. Go OWLS: news.temple.edu/news/2025-05...

Temple appears alongside nation’s most impactful universities in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

Temple University is one of just 21 to receive the highest Carnegie Classifications for research and student success.

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Today in moments of joy: nygroove.nyc/grand-army-p... Read through. The details are AMAZING.

'Snarlboros' and 'The Pangea Post': Inside the MTA-sanctioned dinosaur bodega

New Yorkers are getting creative with defunct subway retail spaces

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Also, if you think I'm obsessed with Eurovision, you should meet my fridge.

Kudos to the EBU spokesperson who crafted a line sure to make political realists cry: "We all aspire to keep the Eurovision song contest positive and inclusive and aspire to show the world as it could be, rather than how it necessarily is." goodauthority.org/news/eurovis...

Yes, it’s Eurovision time again

Cue the big costumes, bright lights, and contentious politics.

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Need some joy in your life? May I recommend Eurovision. Semi-finals start today. If you like your entertainment with a side order of politics, Good Authority has you covered: goodauthority.org/news/eurovis... polisky

Yes, it’s Eurovision time again

Cue the big costumes, bright lights, and contentious politics.

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Do you like to pair your train crash watching with some light, sparkling theory? Check out the new piece by Christina Bodea and Raymond Hicks. goodauthority.org/news/can-cen... polisky

Can central banks and sound money survive a collapse in the rule of law?

The Fed and other central banks function best when politicians let them do their mandated job.

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teaching about foreign aid? Check out this useful discussion about U.S. foreign aid and negotiations by Haley Swedlund goodauthority.org/news/us-fore...

U.S. foreign aid was once a powerful bargaining tool

The Trump administration has undermined the U.S. global reputation as a reliable partner.

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Every time I read the word "reciprocal" this month: youtu.be/G2y8Sx4B2Sk?...

You keep using that word.

YouTube video by bagheadinc

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What are countries like Côte d'Ivoire supposed to do? 90% of their exports to the U.S. are cocoa beans and natural rubber - can you build those behind the tariff wall? No. My latest for @piie.com on the disaster these #tariffs may mean for many resource-dependent developing economies.

Peterson Institute for International Economics@piie.com · last yr.

The new tariffs do not mirror tariffs developing countries impose on the US, nor account for different economic conditions & fiscal realities shaping tariff regimes in poorer countries—& ignore basic realities of institutional capacity, resource endowment, & geography. By @cullenhendrix.bsky.social:

Am grateful for @toddntucker.bsky.social to take time out of a crazy trade day to chat with us @goodauth.bsky.social about what to expect in the aftermath of yesterday's tariff announcement. #polisky

Todd Tucker@toddntucker.com · last yr.

I was pleased to have a Good Chat with @alexandraguisinger.bsky.social for @goodauth.bsky.social about what's different about Trump's tariffs in this term, and whether they make international deals and working class realignment more or less likely. goodauthority.org/news/good-ch...

#polisky Anyone else having their class develop and field a survey for class this semester? If you want to set up a swap board to help bulk up and diversify their convenience sample, let me know.

I'm trying to write a public opinion survey on tariffs right now. My IRB is very concerned with any potential deception. Do you think I can submit the investigative piece by the Onion in support of my question wording?