Exciting New Additions to the Editorial Team of Perspectives on Politics
The American Political Science Association (APSA) has recently announced a significant enhancement to the editorial team of Perspectives on Politics. We’re thrilled to welcome Chloe Thurston, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Mary McGrath, Assistant Professor of Political Science, as the new Associate Editors in American Politics. Their unique expertise and insights are sure to enrich the scholarly discourse within the journal.
Meet Chloe Thurston
Chloe Thurston brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. An esteemed faculty member at Northwestern University, Thurston specializes in American political development, political economy, and public policy. Her research dives deep into the intricate ways politics and public policy influence market inequalities, particularly through the lenses of race and gender.
Thurston is the author of the pivotal book At the Boundaries of Homeownership: Credit, Discrimination and the American State (Cambridge University Press, 2018). She has also co-authored The Political Development of American Debt Relief (University of Chicago Press, 2024) with Emily Zackin. Her work has been published in various respected journals, including Perspectives on Politics, Studies in American Political Development, and the Journal of Public Policy. In addition to her academic writing, she has offered insightful commentaries for platforms like The Daily Beast and Washington Post’s The Monkey Cage.
Thurston’s academic journey began at Johns Hopkins University, where she earned her B.A. in economics and political science. She later obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. Her impressive resume includes being a member of the School of Social Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2019-2020) and serving as an American Political Economy Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin in 2025.
For those interested in following her work, additional information can be found here.
Introducing Mary McGrath
Mary McGrath complements Thurston’s expertise with her focus on political behavior, employing quantitative methods to probe into the processes of political decision-making and opinion formation. Her current research examines how collaboration influences perceptions and treatment of others, ultimately affecting trust, tolerance, and willingness to sacrifice in politically relevant contexts.
Her academic interests extend to the interplay between partisanship and information utilization, especially concerning climate change. Her recent projects delve into topics like voter turnout, candidate extremism, and the impact of partisanship on the interpretation of scientific evidence. McGrath is also actively engaged in discussions around methodology and epistemology, emphasizing the importance of replication in research and the incorporation of scientific information into public discourse and policy.
Her contributions have been featured in notable journals such as Nature Human Behavior, Nature Climate Change, and The Quarterly Journal of Political Science. To explore her research further, visit her profile.
Perspectives on Politics: A Platform for Scholarly Exchange
Perspectives on Politics, the journal that these esteemed scholars will help guide, aims to foster a broad and synthetic discussion within the political science profession. It serves as a space not only for academic exchange among scholars but also for connecting the profession with a larger audience interested in political science topics.
The journal stands out by promoting complementary discussions that are essential for advancing research and building a scholarly community. By publicizing significant scholarly topics and innovations, Perspectives on Politics actively nurtures a political science public sphere, linking authors and readers to engage in meaningful dialogues about the relevance and impact of their work.
With the addition of Chloe Thurston and Mary McGrath, the journal is set to gain fresh perspectives and deepen its engagement with contemporary political issues, ultimately strengthening the field of political science. Their combined expertise promises to enhance the vibrant discussions that characterize this essential platform for intellectual exchange.