Alberto López Ortega
@bertous.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, @vuamsterdam.bsky.social. Previously, Harvard, Zurich, UC3M, UPO. European politics, public opinion, ethnic and LGBTQ+ politics, far right. 🏳️🌈
The means justify the end.
https://aloport.github.io/
The means justify the end.
https://aloport.github.io/
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El Gobierno de España habla de prohibir el uso de redes sociales a millones de personas como si eso fuera algo sencillo y “de sentido común”.
En la newsletter de hoy, os cuento 10 razones por las que no es una buena idea.
En la newsletter de hoy, os cuento 10 razones por las que no es una buena idea.
10 riesgos de prohibir las redes a los menores
Lo que el Gobierno no te cuenta de su nueva medida estrella
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February 4, 2026 at 9:23 AM
El Gobierno de España habla de prohibir el uso de redes sociales a millones de personas como si eso fuera algo sencillo y “de sentido común”.
En la newsletter de hoy, os cuento 10 razones por las que no es una buena idea.
En la newsletter de hoy, os cuento 10 razones por las que no es una buena idea.
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Que esto pase es gravisimo. Que se investigue y se cuente es más que necesario 👌👇
Hoy al fin se publica una investigación en la que llevo trabajando casi un año
Un centro evangélico que recibe dinero público y pacientes del sistema de salud mental público se dedica a convertir a mujeres "problemáticas" en mujeres "decentes". Es MUY GRAVE
Va hilo
www.newtral.es/centro-vida-...
Un centro evangélico que recibe dinero público y pacientes del sistema de salud mental público se dedica a convertir a mujeres "problemáticas" en mujeres "decentes". Es MUY GRAVE
Va hilo
www.newtral.es/centro-vida-...
February 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Que esto pase es gravisimo. Que se investigue y se cuente es más que necesario 👌👇
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Hoy al fin se publica una investigación en la que llevo trabajando casi un año
Un centro evangélico que recibe dinero público y pacientes del sistema de salud mental público se dedica a convertir a mujeres "problemáticas" en mujeres "decentes". Es MUY GRAVE
Va hilo
www.newtral.es/centro-vida-...
Un centro evangélico que recibe dinero público y pacientes del sistema de salud mental público se dedica a convertir a mujeres "problemáticas" en mujeres "decentes". Es MUY GRAVE
Va hilo
www.newtral.es/centro-vida-...
February 2, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Hoy al fin se publica una investigación en la que llevo trabajando casi un año
Un centro evangélico que recibe dinero público y pacientes del sistema de salud mental público se dedica a convertir a mujeres "problemáticas" en mujeres "decentes". Es MUY GRAVE
Va hilo
www.newtral.es/centro-vida-...
Un centro evangélico que recibe dinero público y pacientes del sistema de salud mental público se dedica a convertir a mujeres "problemáticas" en mujeres "decentes". Es MUY GRAVE
Va hilo
www.newtral.es/centro-vida-...
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👀 Today we are announcing our first call for presentations for 2026!
🌈 We encourage all queer academics, especially PhD students, who study LGBTQ+ politics and want to present their work in a safe space to send their proposals.
📆 The call is open until February 6.
🙌 Feel free to share!
🌈 We encourage all queer academics, especially PhD students, who study LGBTQ+ politics and want to present their work in a safe space to send their proposals.
📆 The call is open until February 6.
🙌 Feel free to share!
Queer Politics Webinar - Call for Presentations
🌈 We invite scholars, researchers and PhD students to submit presentation proposals for the upcoming sessions of the Queer Politics Webinar!
We welcome contributions that focus on queer/LGBT+ politics...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:52 PM
👀 Today we are announcing our first call for presentations for 2026!
🌈 We encourage all queer academics, especially PhD students, who study LGBTQ+ politics and want to present their work in a safe space to send their proposals.
📆 The call is open until February 6.
🙌 Feel free to share!
🌈 We encourage all queer academics, especially PhD students, who study LGBTQ+ politics and want to present their work in a safe space to send their proposals.
📆 The call is open until February 6.
🙌 Feel free to share!
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🌈 We are very happy to announce the first session of 2026!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🌈 We are very happy to announce the first session of 2026!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
Next week, on February 5, @angeliawagner.bsky.social and @joannaeveritt.bsky.social will present their amazing work on queer Canadian candidates and social media.
📆 Be sure to join us!
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Thrilled to share our new paper with amazing Agus.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Thrilled to share our new paper with amazing Agus.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
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Happy that my article just published in PSRM! In "Inclusion to Exclude“, I show that when politicians invoke women's rights to justify anti-immigration positions, it shifts citizens' policy preferences - but differently so depending on their prior views. doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Happy that my article just published in PSRM! In "Inclusion to Exclude“, I show that when politicians invoke women's rights to justify anti-immigration positions, it shifts citizens' policy preferences - but differently so depending on their prior views. doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
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Do homophobia and sexual prejudice still exist in tolerant societies?
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Do homophobia and sexual prejudice still exist in tolerant societies?
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
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Homophobia alive and well in adoption decision-making 😱
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Homophobia alive and well in adoption decision-making 😱
Thrilled to share our new paper with amazing Agus.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Thrilled to share our new paper with amazing Agus.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
We show that non-traditional families, especially open and age-gap couples, face substantial prejudice. Even LGB couples encounter bias, highlighting persistent inequalities in societies often seen as tolerant.
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❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
❗My first publication is out!
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
Using a conjoint experiment with adoption solicitations, @bertous.bsky.social and I demonstrate that modern societies still exhibit prejudice against non-traditional relationships, including same-sex, open and age-gap couples
More below and in @poqjournal.bsky.social
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He escrito esto sobre la entrevista a Ashley St. Clair para motivaros a que la veáis. Necesitamos más historias de MAGA, TERFs, incels… desradicalizados.
January 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM
He escrito esto sobre la entrevista a Ashley St. Clair para motivaros a que la veáis. Necesitamos más historias de MAGA, TERFs, incels… desradicalizados.
Escribo en El País a favor de la inclusión de las personas no binarias en las listas electorales.
Explico por qué el supuesto conflicto con los derechos de las mujeres es tramposo, y cómo el diseño electoral puede garantizar el avance de la representación de mujeres y personas no binarias. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Explico por qué el supuesto conflicto con los derechos de las mujeres es tramposo, y cómo el diseño electoral puede garantizar el avance de la representación de mujeres y personas no binarias. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
January 22, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Escribo en El País a favor de la inclusión de las personas no binarias en las listas electorales.
Explico por qué el supuesto conflicto con los derechos de las mujeres es tramposo, y cómo el diseño electoral puede garantizar el avance de la representación de mujeres y personas no binarias. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Explico por qué el supuesto conflicto con los derechos de las mujeres es tramposo, y cómo el diseño electoral puede garantizar el avance de la representación de mujeres y personas no binarias. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Portugal 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
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
January 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Portugal 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
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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🇷🇺 El pasado diciembre, varias librerías de Rusia sufrieron redadas policiales por vender "La mano izquierda de la oscuridad", de Ursula K. Leguin.
Las redadas se basaron en informes del servicio secreto ruso (FSB) que concluyeron que este clásico de la ciencia ficción es "propaganda LGBT" ilegal.
Las redadas se basaron en informes del servicio secreto ruso (FSB) que concluyeron que este clásico de la ciencia ficción es "propaganda LGBT" ilegal.
В книжных магазинах прошла проверка «Левой руки тьмы» Урсулы Ле Гуин
Основанием стали материалы ФСБ
www.vedomosti.ru
January 16, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🇷🇺 El pasado diciembre, varias librerías de Rusia sufrieron redadas policiales por vender "La mano izquierda de la oscuridad", de Ursula K. Leguin.
Las redadas se basaron en informes del servicio secreto ruso (FSB) que concluyeron que este clásico de la ciencia ficción es "propaganda LGBT" ilegal.
Las redadas se basaron en informes del servicio secreto ruso (FSB) que concluyeron que este clásico de la ciencia ficción es "propaganda LGBT" ilegal.
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After two wonderful years coordinating the Queer Politics Webinar, @haasvioleta.bsky.social and @bertous.bsky.social are saying goodbye. It’s been a truly spectacular experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything we’ve learned along the way. 💜
January 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM
After two wonderful years coordinating the Queer Politics Webinar, @haasvioleta.bsky.social and @bertous.bsky.social are saying goodbye. It’s been a truly spectacular experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything we’ve learned along the way. 💜
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🤷Does tribal thinking toward ethnic out-groups shape policy support?
➡️Using visual conjoints in Germany and the Netherlands, @bertous.bsky.social & @turnbulldugarte.com show that nativists support policies selectively based on group cues www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #FirstView
➡️Using visual conjoints in Germany and the Netherlands, @bertous.bsky.social & @turnbulldugarte.com show that nativists support policies selectively based on group cues www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #FirstView
December 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🤷Does tribal thinking toward ethnic out-groups shape policy support?
➡️Using visual conjoints in Germany and the Netherlands, @bertous.bsky.social & @turnbulldugarte.com show that nativists support policies selectively based on group cues www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #FirstView
➡️Using visual conjoints in Germany and the Netherlands, @bertous.bsky.social & @turnbulldugarte.com show that nativists support policies selectively based on group cues www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #FirstView
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New publication with @turnbulldugarte.com in @psrm.bsky.social! 🧵
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New publication with @turnbulldugarte.com in @psrm.bsky.social! 🧵
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
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Clear evidence that at universities conservatives don't face higher obstacles than liberals to establish student groups + invite outside speakers.
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Clear evidence that at universities conservatives don't face higher obstacles than liberals to establish student groups + invite outside speakers.
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
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The trap Trump now faces - the Epstein redactions will only fuel conspiracy theories even when they are innocuous. Our 2016 JEPS article: "Classified or Coverup? The Effect of Redactions on Conspiracy Theory Beliefs" www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
December 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The trap Trump now faces - the Epstein redactions will only fuel conspiracy theories even when they are innocuous. Our 2016 JEPS article: "Classified or Coverup? The Effect of Redactions on Conspiracy Theory Beliefs" www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
New publication with @turnbulldugarte.com in @psrm.bsky.social! 🧵
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New publication with @turnbulldugarte.com in @psrm.bsky.social! 🧵
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
We study whether citizens’ liberal values are selective: do people support policies based on who promotes them?
Short answer: Yes, and it's driven by ethnic out-group disidentification. (1/11) 👇
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
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🚨Excited to share our new paper published in PNAS (joint with @yamilrvelez.bsky.social and Don Green)! AI can enhance political knowledge and provide balanced information about politics with proper guardrails and vetted sources (e.g., party platforms).
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨Excited to share our new paper published in PNAS (joint with @yamilrvelez.bsky.social and Don Green)! AI can enhance political knowledge and provide balanced information about politics with proper guardrails and vetted sources (e.g., party platforms).
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
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A global study of 913k Zoe users shows lesbian (48%) and bisexual (40%) identities dominate worldwide, while younger generations show rising diversity, with 6.6% pansexual, 3.4% queer, and 0.7% asexual. Sexuality is evolving globally.
www.demographic-research.org/articles/vol...
www.demographic-research.org/articles/vol...
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A global study of 913k Zoe users shows lesbian (48%) and bisexual (40%) identities dominate worldwide, while younger generations show rising diversity, with 6.6% pansexual, 3.4% queer, and 0.7% asexual. Sexuality is evolving globally.
www.demographic-research.org/articles/vol...
www.demographic-research.org/articles/vol...
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Out now with @adamsharris.bsky.social in @bjpols.bsky.social : We test “rooted” activist frames for LGBTQI tolerance—grounded in local history & national narratives—in Zimbabwe. Biggest thanks to the many people who helped get this off the ground. (1/3) Read here:
NEW -
Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn
- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris
#OpenAccess
Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn
- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris
#OpenAccess
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Out now with @adamsharris.bsky.social in @bjpols.bsky.social : We test “rooted” activist frames for LGBTQI tolerance—grounded in local history & national narratives—in Zimbabwe. Biggest thanks to the many people who helped get this off the ground. (1/3) Read here:
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🌟 PHD FELLOWSHIP ALERT! 🌟
I’m hiring 1 PhD fellow for my ERC project ECONENGAGE (@ Gothenburg 🇸🇪)! Starting 09/26! Great PhD community + int'l & supportive environment + FUN city. 💰for conferences + workshops! Lots of mentoring & career development opportunities! Deadline Jan 29th. Please apply!
I’m hiring 1 PhD fellow for my ERC project ECONENGAGE (@ Gothenburg 🇸🇪)! Starting 09/26! Great PhD community + int'l & supportive environment + FUN city. 💰for conferences + workshops! Lots of mentoring & career development opportunities! Deadline Jan 29th. Please apply!
Doctoral student in Political Science, specialization in political economy and political behavior
Doctoral position in Political Science, specialization in political economy and political behavior
The Department of Political Science
web103.reachmee.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
🌟 PHD FELLOWSHIP ALERT! 🌟
I’m hiring 1 PhD fellow for my ERC project ECONENGAGE (@ Gothenburg 🇸🇪)! Starting 09/26! Great PhD community + int'l & supportive environment + FUN city. 💰for conferences + workshops! Lots of mentoring & career development opportunities! Deadline Jan 29th. Please apply!
I’m hiring 1 PhD fellow for my ERC project ECONENGAGE (@ Gothenburg 🇸🇪)! Starting 09/26! Great PhD community + int'l & supportive environment + FUN city. 💰for conferences + workshops! Lots of mentoring & career development opportunities! Deadline Jan 29th. Please apply!