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Compulsory voting increases men's turnout most

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Equal turnout fosters equal representation. As such, researchers have long sought to understand what causes gender differences in voter participation. I argue that compulsory voting increases men's turnout relative to that of women. This is because men are particularly receptive to external incentives, while women are more intrinsically ...
Shane P. Singh
wiley   +1 more source

Endogenous opposition: Identity and ideology in Kuwaiti electoral politics

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract How do opposition elites succeed in authoritarian elections? Existing theories of authoritarian politics suggest a pivotal role for elections in enhancing the survival of incumbent dictators. Yet, in many contexts, opposition elites attract considerable support and constrain the policymaking authorities of these dictators.
Daniel L. Tavana
wiley   +1 more source

What is the price of an American homicide? [PDF]

open access: yesTrauma Surg Acute Care Open
LaVigne' D   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Strategic litigation as a challenge for deliberative democracy

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Strategic litigation is a growing public concern, but remains understudied in democratic theory. In strategic litigation, collectives go to court with a political agenda that goes beyond their specific case. How should we assess the legitimacy of strategic litigation? Building on Lafont's model of deliberative democracy and Klein's distinction
Svenja Ahlhaus
wiley   +1 more source

An ecclesiastical court: Christian nationalism and perceptions of the US Supreme Court

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Recently, scholars have increasingly examined the unique blending of Christian and political ideology known as Christian nationalism. During this period, the US Supreme Court has increasingly ruled in ways that favor Christian nationalism, and Court watchers have criticized several justices for showing bias toward Christianity at best and ...
Miles T. Armaly   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

When Is a Wrong Answer Right?: Mediating Indigenous Language Revitalization at Taiwan Indigenous Television

open access: yesAmerican Anthropologist, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article follows producers of Kai Language Heroes, the first Indigenous language game show in the world, as they adapted the genre for language revitalization. Kai Language Heroes is one of many original programs at Taiwan Indigenous Television (TITV), a public broadcaster that serves Taiwan's diverse Austronesian‐speaking peoples. I argue
Eliana Ritts
wiley   +1 more source

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