ESS Mini Conference 2026: Bringing the People Back
Peopling Politics is an interdisciplinary network that connects sociologists, political scientists, and practitioners who study U.S. politics with a focus on race, class, inequality, and the social and cultural forces that shape political life. We convene scholars and practitioners who put people first-taking a relational, dynamic, and people-centered approach to the study of U.S. politics. By peopling politics, we strengthen the validity and rigor of our research while expanding pathways for public understanding, accessibility, and policy engagement.
Throughout the year, we curate programming that fosters collaboration, shares research, and highlights leading scholars and practitioners working at the forefront of U.S. politics.
Bringing the People Back In: A One-Day Symposium
This symposium will convene leading scholars and political practitioners to discuss the current state of U.S. democracy, contemporary research on American politics, and the roles that academics and practitioners can play in resisting authoritarianism, defending research, and strengthening democratic institutions.
ESS 2025 Mini-Conference: People-ing Politics: Race, Class, and Culture in U.S. Politics
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.