Curated Reading
Featured analysis and commentary
This collection represents a cross-section of my public non-academic work over the years, bridging the gap between political science and public engagement. It includes a combination of op-eds, data-driven analysis, and digital tools designed to explore the nuances of representation and the political landscape.
- Op-eds in newspapers (in Portuguese):
- Flawed representation among states will persist even with more MPs, Folha de S. Paulo (with Lara Mesquita).
- Geography is more decisive than ideology in choosing a São Paulo city councilor, Folha de S. Paulo.
- K-99, a good candidate for dogs, O Estado de S. Paulo.
- Prime numbers are not relatives, Folha de S. Paulo (with Fabiana de Menezes Soares).
- Reelection and municipal elections, Folha de S. Paulo.
- MPs and the São João Festivities: in defense of Symbolic Responsiveness, Congresso em Foco (with Telma Hoyler).
- The advantages of reelection, Folha de S. Paulo.
- Data analysis in the media (in Portuguese):
- News stories published on G1: I point out 3 stories that brought new angles to stories that were covered by other news outlets:
- In 2/3 of the cities, parties do not report their 2017 expenses;
- The number of policemen and military elected for Legislative seats is four times higher than in 2014 (with Gabriela Caesar and Ana Carolina Moreno);
- Results by electoral precint shows partnerships (“dobradinhas”) in the 2nd round of most states.
- Unlike other world leaders, Bolsonaro’s evaluation does not change during the pandemic: analysis published on Núcleo Jornalismo, which was mentioned by other news outlets, such as Jornal Nacional and Folha de S. Paulo.
- Science Pulse: app web development in
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- News stories published on G1: I point out 3 stories that brought new angles to stories that were covered by other news outlets:
- Interviews (in Portuguese):
