Bonnie Field
Professor.
Editor of South European Society & Politics, @sespjournal.bsky.social.
Spain, European politics & political science. My views. https://www.bonnienfield.com
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- Reposted by Bonnie Field🚨🚨Striking but welcome development in Portugese politics: To stop the explosive growth of the ultranationalist #Chega party, Portugal’s leading conservatives are doing the previously unthinkable: endorsing the center-left candidate for president. 🧵 www.politico.eu/article/port...
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldThis is a really scary time, especially for grad students in the US on visas. ICYMI I run a writing solidarity Zoom group for students and scholars from/working on MENA. We’re in Week 144 and had new participants join this week. Please email me if you or your students/colleagues might benefit.
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldIn the midst of chaos, excited to share a new publication with @aeggers.bsky.social and Marko Klašnja, dx.doi.org/10.1111/lsq..... As usual, I write an embarrassing thread about my wonderful coauthors-- 🧵 (1/)
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldThe Netherlands are set for a new chapter in its parliamentary history. A minority government. And the youngest PM ever. www.reuters.com/world/dutch-...
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- Reposted by Bonnie Field📢 in our #NewIssue (30.3) The analysis by @davevitto.bsky.social, S. Rojon, J.-B. Pilet and E. Paulis uncover distinctive associations between governing preferences and propensity to vote for the main Italian parties ✳️⏳NOW #FreeAccess! Read & download here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field🧭 in our #NewIssue (30.3) In light of #Portugal’s presidential election first round, we recommend the analysis by @marianasmendes.bsky.social of the transformation of Portugal’s party system, revealed by the 2025 general election. 🔓 Read the article #OpenAccess: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field🧭 in our #NewIssue (30.3) The study by @galais.bsky.social & @ruizhdezmaria.bsky.social reveals that sadness can reduce support for far-right parties in Spain, whereas anger—the most studied emotion—shows only a limited reinforcing effect 🔓 Read the article www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field🧭 in our #NewIssue (30.3) This study by A. Ceron, @scopelliti.bsky.social & T. Grechanaya focuses on the political determinants of the use of appeals for responsibility 🔗Read the article www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field🧭 in our #NewIssue (30.3) @andrea-pedrazzani.bsky.social & F.Zucchini analyse #Italy's #premierato reform. According to their study, it would improve cabinet duration, but greater stability could be achieved through the constructive vote of no-confidence 🔓👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldThe woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force. @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldNot one more cent for DHS and ICE. We have the power to end this.
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldWhy is Dem leadership not on the ground in MN? If the answer is “polls show Trump’s disapproval is only -15 on deportations, but -25 on prices,” thats a Bad Use Of Polling and a complete failure in their capacity as leaders to lead public opinion and fight for democracy and the rule of law
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldThousands of Minnesotans marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE. The wind chill was 30 below during the march. Hundreds of businesses closed their doors Friday in support of the protest as activists urged Minnesotans to abstain from economic activity.
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldThe Trump administration's immigration crackdown and ICE surge in the Twin Cities drew large protests on Friday. It was part of a general strike and walkout backed by labor leaders and faith groups. to.pbs.org/4sVFOB9
- Reposted by Bonnie Field📣📣📣Announcing...Chalkboard Politics @chalkboardpolitics.bsky.social, a podcast by students, for students (and their teachers). Written, edited, and mixed by the students at @siwpscolumbia.bsky.social and distributed by @goodauth.bsky.social. 1/ www.podbean.com/media/share/...
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldPlease share - multiple summer 2026 in-person undergrad internship opportunities at @pewresearch.org! - religion - digital - social trends - data journalism - global - news - internet - AI - admin - race - science - methods - politics Apply soon! pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldVery pleased to share that the final article from my PhD journey has found a home at the @jeppjournal.bsky.social! This is for you if you’re interested in political cleavages & social policy change Free copies in the following link www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @eui-sps.bsky.social
- Elections in #Portugal today
- Presidential elections are this Sunday in Portugal. Want to learn more about recent elections in Portugal? Take a look at these articles published in @sespjournal.bsky.social. @marianasmendes.bsky.social examines the 2025 parliamentary elections (open access) www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldPortugal is having a presidential election tomorrow (Sunday). It is a fairly unusual one, which is representative of how much the political landscape has changed in the country. Here is some quick context about it, in case that is of interest: 1/9
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- Another thing that might be helpful is if professors also posted links to already prepared video lectures that are publicly available, e.g. discipline, topic, length (relevant minutes), link. Could be helpful for folks that can't deal with the coordination costs.
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldTHREAD of offers of guest lectures (via Zoom) for Minneapolis-area classes so faculty can offer their students a top-quality education while dealing with other crises Seeing tons of extremely generous offers. I'll try to post 'em all here--please add your own w topics you can cover & how to contact
- Reposted by Bonnie FieldOver the past decade, US immigration agents have shot and killed more than two dozen people. Not a single agent appears to have faced criminal charges. Our reporter spent four years investigating ICE shootings that occurred from 2015 to 2021. Some patterns emerged.
- Presidential elections are this Sunday in Portugal. Want to learn more about recent elections in Portugal? Take a look at these articles published in @sespjournal.bsky.social. @marianasmendes.bsky.social examines the 2025 parliamentary elections (open access) www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Tiago Silva & @marinacostalobo.bsky.social examine the 2024 European Parliament elections in Portugal. 2/4 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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- Reposted by Bonnie Field📢NEW ARTICLE!📢 #OpenAccess Divergent paths of political #trust in Southern Europe: the roles of economic performance, #corruption, congruence, and #polarisation 🔓Christmann @pcmagalhaes.bsky.social & @sofiavasilopoulou.bsky.social👇 🔗https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13608746.2025.2576094
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- I'd appreciate any suggestions for a reading on patrimonial states. I'm especially interested in something recent and appropriate for an intro undergrad comparative politics course. Thanks!
- Anyone want to be a chair or discussant on my gender and politics in Southern Europe panel for ECPR?

- The Guardian should be ashamed
- One last push before tomorrow's deadline.
- I’m organizing (late) a panel on gender & political parties in Southern Europe for the upcoming @ecpr.bsky.social general conference, for the linked section. Please contact me (see profile) if you would like to be included. Deadline is Friday, so pls contact me asap. Thanks! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
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- Reposted by Bonnie Field📢NEW ARTICLE!📢 #OpenAccess The potential impact of the Italian ‘premierato’ reform on cabinet durability: the increased risk of early elections 🔓Read the article by A. Pedrazzani & F. Zucchini👇 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field📢NEW ARTICLE!📢 #OpenAccess The polarised electorate: affective polarisation and electoral loyalty in #Turkey’s 2023 critical election 🔓 Read the article by @seaytac.bsky.social, @sedairmak.bsky.social & @busrask.bsky.social here 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field🔎 Revisiting #Issue 30/1 #SpecialIssue Everything changes, everything stays the same? #ItalianPolitics after the 2022 general elections Guest editors: @edegiorgi.bsky.social & @andrea-pedrazzani.bsky.social #polisky #academicsky Dive in! ⬇️
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- I’m organizing (late) a panel on gender & political parties in Southern Europe for the upcoming @ecpr.bsky.social general conference, for the linked section. Please contact me (see profile) if you would like to be included. Deadline is Friday, so pls contact me asap. Thanks! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
- I’m organizing (late) a panel on gender and political parties in southern Europe for the upcoming ECPR general conference. Please contact me if you would like to be included. Deadline is Friday, so pls contact me asap. Thanks!
- Definitely no need to teach or study gender and politics
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- Reposted by Bonnie FieldSurvey of 5,000 Italians: people’s preferences for who should govern mirror European patterns 🌍. Preference for experts is linked to left-wing votes, not right-wing 🧠 . Preference for empowering citizens is not consistently linked to support for populist parties 🗳️
- 💡NEW STUDY FINDS…💡 ‘preferences for experts in government are positively linked to voting for left-wing parties but not for right-wing ones’ in #Italy Read the article by @davevitto.bsky.social, S. Rojon, J.-B. Pilet and E. Paulis 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field📣📣📣 GREAT, time-sensitive opportunity for senior/mid-career scholars to join us in Madrid at UC3M´s social sciences department (UC3M-ATRAE Program 2026) on an attractive pay+research funds package 📣📣📣 This does NOT happen everyday. THREAD below if this is of interest 1/n
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- Reposted by Bonnie Field💡NEW STUDY FINDS…💡 #Portugal the gap in electoral participation between younger and older voters has remained relatively stable in #Portugal in the new millennium, rather than widening over time Read the article by P. Costa, C. Jalali and P. Silva 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Reposted by Bonnie Field📘 SESP #ArticleCollections 🔥 The Radical Right in Southern Europe 📄 21 #FreeAccess Articles ✨ introduction by N. Conti, @bonniefield.bsky.social & @mattiazulianello.bsky.social 🔍 Explore the collection here ⬇️ www.tandfonline.com/journals/fse...
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- Can anyone think of a good sources for data on women's representation in Spain's regional parliaments over the 2000s? Data by party and data for governments would be great too.
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- Reposted by Bonnie Field📚 In our Collection on The #RadicalRight in Southern Europe #FreeAccess Radical-Right Surge in a Deinstitutionalised Party System: The 2022 Italian General Election 🆓Read the article by A. Chiaramonte, @vincenzoemanuele.bsky.social, N. Maggini & A. Paparo 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....