Intimidating people into giving up their constitutional rights, and denying coverage by intentionally creating paperwork hassles both constitute government by harassment. Kansans should just say no, wrote @MuphdSmith in last week’s column.

Mid-decade redistricting has reached as far as Kansas’ eastern border. Is this state next? And, is it worth the hassle? @MuphdSmith posed these questions in last week’s column.

Here I reproduced the Republicans’ “Missouri First” Congressional map in DRA2020. If you create a free account, you can examine the statistics or even make your own maps. The map may be slightly inaccurate because I drew it from photos. DRA2020 is here: https://t.co/VijCX5I6Ka

Right now, mid-decade redistricting to gain partisan advantage is being attempted in Texas and other states. Not so fast– policymakers should heed the cautionary tale of Kansas, wrote @MuphdSmith in last week’s column.

For my latest Midwest Political Science Association blog entry, I offered a quick breakdown of federal spending and public opinion.

For Independence Day, how about celebrating something really patriotic– immigration? @MuphdSmith posed that question in last week’s column, which got picked up by Newsbreak. https://t.co/Ta9rQ55kSi

A new Catalist study and other evidence indicate that the Democratic base now includes more frequent voters, the Republicans, more infrequent voters. Political strategy will shift accordingly– and voting laws may do so as well, wrote @MuphdSmith last week

Political science books are not usually associated with book tours. So how did this one enter the spotlight? Read "An Academic Book Gets Noticed" by @MuphdSmith:

The Kansas Legislature had a super-fast session this term, as a result of cutting back the “breaks” in which they would go home and listen to constituents. What’s your hurry, asked @muphdsmith in last week’s column.

A new episode of KPR Presents features a book that written by current and former IK contributors including @DocPolitics and @MuphdSmith

“So,” asked my friend, “have you gotten rid of theory yet?” I don’t think he was prepared for my emphatic, “No!” Read why in: The Case for (Revised) Political Theory - by @MuphdSmith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University

Officer Roger Golubski perpetuated a 35 year reign of terror against the people of Kansas City, Kansas which included rape, trafficking in underage children, & sending innocent people to prison. The victims are still waiting for justice, I wrote recently.

In my March MPSA blog entry, I reviewed practical, political organizing tips for approaching legislators. https://t.co/L8h6HetMkA

The Kansas Legislature is considering HB 2348, which would abolish academic tenure. Tenured professors can already be fired for cause or dismissed during declared financial exigencies. More importantly, tenure protects academic freedom.

Linda Trautman of Ohio University and I collaborated on this new academic research paper, Redistricting and Black Political Mobilization: Implications from the 2018 and 2022 Midterm Elections, published online and open access at Social Sciences.

Sales of electric vehicles are strong– but will Kansas be ready with the necessary policy changes?  @MuphdSmith posed this question in his January column.

@MuphdSmith dives into key insights from the 2024 election, debunking landslide claims, highlighting polling accuracy, and exploring the dynamics of party unity and the Supreme Court's independence. Read "Election 2024: Political Science First Takes"

America is headed for a libertarian moment–one in which individuals must decide for themselves & won’t be able to count on government for rational policymaking. Ironically, those that did not vote for it will survive it best, wrote @muphdsmith last week.

The Kansas State Board of Education has developed an increasingly single-minded focus on career and college readiness. These must share space with work-life balance, extracurriculars, and civic education, I wrote in last week’s column.

Inflation has emerged as the top issue in this year's Presidential contest. But, what is really happening? @MuphdSmith reviewed the evidence in last week's column.