11.1 / Research

The Temple of Liberty as Fort Knox: The Securitization of Democratic Space in the U.S. Capitol

Abstract In response to security threats in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the U.S. Capitol was made less accessible…

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March 26, 2022

11.1 / Research

Performing Toxic Masculinity During the January 6th Insurrection

Abstract This article examines the events of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol through the theoretical lens of…

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March 26, 2022

11.1 / Research

A Democratic Norm Endures January 6th: Congress and Deference to States’ Election Certifications

Abstract The U.S. Congress rarely overturns elections to either of its chambers. Legislators tend to follow a norm of deference…

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March 26, 2022

11.1 / Research

Democratic Isolation, Thin Citizenship, and Insurrection: A Theory

Abstract Citizens are deeply cynical of the institutions and practice of representative democracy, resulting in increased isolation and extremism rather…

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March 26, 2022

11.1 / Editorial

EJOPA 11.1 | From the Editor

This editorial is my final one for the eJournal of Public Affairs, having announced my retirement as of March 1,…

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March 26, 2022