Stories, emotions, and governmental strategies.

This document is a collection of articles that explore the role of emotions, narratives, and government strategies in political processes. The articles discuss topics such as the influence of fear and hope narratives on congressional attention to climate change, the emotional expressions of advocacy coalitions in highly contentious legislative sessions, and the use of cultural theory and the Narrative Policy Framework to understand public preferences and political narratives surrounding fracking. The articles highlight the importance of studying emotions and narratives in political conflicts and policy-making processes. Additionally, the document includes an article that provides a comprehensive review of scientific publications on farm animal welfare governance, emphasizing the need for more political and social science research in this area. Hårstad's study examines the influence of different actors on private governance, specifically in relation to animal welfare. The study identifies retailers and non-governmental organizations as significant influencers, while public entities and political parties are described as slower initiators of change, allowing private actors to take the lead. The study also highlights the growing public concern for animal welfare, which, although not directly changing public behavior, legitimizes advancements in research and market practices. The review emphasizes the need for further research in political and social sciences to understand the dynamics and effectiveness of various governance mechanisms in farm animal welfare. [Extracted from the article]