Michael A. Smith
More Bridging, Less Bonding: New Views of Social Capital
(or, Why I am Going to Watch Roseanne)
by Michael A. Smith of Emporia State University
The New Political Scientists—We’re Live, We’re Nationwide, and We’re Online
By Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science at Emporia State University
What George Washington Really Meant About Political Parties -- and Why It Matters
By Michael A. Smith of Emporia State University
Did George Washington really hate political…
MPSA's Top 10 Blog Posts from 2017
There is no doubt that 2017 was a memorable year in political science. As the year comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at our the most-read blog posts from the past twelve months.
More Guns, Less Replication: The Case for Robust Research Findings
The meaning of the word “replication” hardly seems like the sort of thing that would land…
The Loss Lab
“Trump was an alternative to interchangeable robots whose goal is to avoid saying anything interesting.” - Molly Ball, political reporter, The Atlantic “If you wanted to write a playbook for how to lose an election, Trump did that and he won anyway.” - Steve Peoples, AP reporter What rotten luck…
Election 2016: Did New Voting Laws Tip the Balance?
Since the early 2000s, a flurry of new voting laws have passed in the states. There is a marked Democrat-Republican divide. Democratic-leaning states, such as California, Oregon, and Massachusetts, have passed laws making access to the ballot easier. Oregon now automatically registers citizens to…
Polling for the 2016 Presidential Election: What Went Wrong?
As I write, Donald Trump is less than two weeks from being inaugurated as President of the…
MPSA Blog: Top 10 Posts from 2016
Regardless of your research interests, your academic (or Alt-Ac) role, or…
Political Science: The Cure for Election Anxiety
Reporters are discovering a new phenomenon this year: election anxiety. This year’s contests, particularly the one for President, have Americans worried and minds racing. The cure is right here: political science. It is the key to calming mental chatter, reducing stress, re-centering energy, and…