American Government/Politics: Decade in Review

Call for Papers

Special Issue: American Government/Politics: Decade in Review

Journal: The Social Science Journal

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Manuscript Deadline: 01 November 2026

About the Special Issue

The Social Science Journal invites submissions for its Special Issue titled "American Government/Politics: Decade in Review."

Marking a decade since Donald Trump’s first election to the U.S. presidency, this Special Issue examines the significant political developments that have reshaped American government and politics over the past ten years. It seeks scholarly contributions that critically assess major institutional, political, and societal transformations while exploring their implications for the future of American democracy and governance.

The issue welcomes interdisciplinary and methodologically diverse research that advances understanding of contemporary U.S. politics through empirical, theoretical, and comparative perspectives.

Scope and Topics of Interest

Submissions may address, but are not limited to:

• Democratic erosion and democratic resilience

• Partisan polarization and political hostility

• Political participation and representation of racial, ethnic, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities

• Historic political milestones and their long-term implications

• Institutional continuity and institutional change

• Redistricting and electoral reforms

• Federal, state, and local political developments

• Political parties and evolving party systems

• Media, political communication, and public opinion

• Contemporary trends shaping American governance

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract submission deadline: 15 April 2026

• Full manuscript submission deadline: 01 November 2026

• Abstracts should be submitted directly to the Special Issue Editors.

• Manuscripts should follow The Social Science Journal author guidelines and be submitted through the journal's submission system.

• Contributions from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and methodological approaches are encouraged.

Special Issue Editors

Mandi Bates Bailey
American University

Christopher Stout
University of California San Diego

Christopher Cooper
Western Carolina University

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