Melissa Deckman
@melissadeckman.bsky.social
CEO at PRRI, I write about American politics, religion, and gender. https://melissadeckman.com; https://www.prri.org/
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So grateful to @joyannreid.bsky.social for this in-depth interview where we trace the deep roots of the MAGA-Christian nationalist movement and talk about why so many white Christians have turned against democracy.
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My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
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November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
So grateful to @joyannreid.bsky.social for this in-depth interview where we trace the deep roots of the MAGA-Christian nationalist movement and talk about why so many white Christians have turned against democracy.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
Check out this great assessment of Nancy Pelosi's legacy, from my good friend Michele Swers, one of the nation's leading Congressional experts. Hard to overstate how effective Pelosi was; those are big stilettos to fill! goodauthority.org/news/nancy-p...
Nancy Pelosi, a master legislator and partisan warrior
A formidable member of Congress will step down next year.
goodauthority.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Check out this great assessment of Nancy Pelosi's legacy, from my good friend Michele Swers, one of the nation's leading Congressional experts. Hard to overstate how effective Pelosi was; those are big stilettos to fill! goodauthority.org/news/nancy-p...
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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Wait I thought they all aspired to be trad wives
Important takeaway -- the young men vote is still up for grabs as solid majorities of young men voted blue last night. Equally important, though, are the HUGE margins Dems won among Gen Z women. 8 in 10 young women voted for Spanberger & Sherill. That part of the story is still often undertold.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Wait I thought they all aspired to be trad wives
Great assessment from the folks at @ymriofficial.bsky.social on the Gen Z vote last night. youngmenresearchinitiative.substack.com/p/young-men-...
Young Men Go Blue
CNN exit polls show young men backing Democrats in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York
youngmenresearchinitiative.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great assessment from the folks at @ymriofficial.bsky.social on the Gen Z vote last night. youngmenresearchinitiative.substack.com/p/young-men-...
Last month @prri.org released our 16th Annual American Values Survey. Check out my latest CEO Corner for what the findings reveal about Gen Z! prri.substack.com/p/the-politi...
The Political State of Generation Z
What the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey Tells Us
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November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Last month @prri.org released our 16th Annual American Values Survey. Check out my latest CEO Corner for what the findings reveal about Gen Z! prri.substack.com/p/the-politi...
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In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Check out my latest -- my reflection that most Americans reject the MAGA Worldview (in @baptistnews.com) @prri.org .
baptistnews.com/article/most...
baptistnews.com/article/most...
Most Americans don’t share the MAGA vision – Baptist News Global
In this unprecedented political moment, we find party polarization remains a pernicious and growing aspect of American politics.
baptistnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Check out my latest -- my reflection that most Americans reject the MAGA Worldview (in @baptistnews.com) @prri.org .
baptistnews.com/article/most...
baptistnews.com/article/most...
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A growing number of women are identifying as "exvangelicals." PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social notes that bans on female leadership in many conservative churches are increasingly at odds with American culture, saying, “Those sorts of messages are not going to comport with young women today.”
‘Exvangelical’ women are leaving their churches. But is it decline or renewal?
(RNS) — Dissenting former evangelical Christian women are forging a path different from those who have left the church in the decades-long decline in institutional faith.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A growing number of women are identifying as "exvangelicals." PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social notes that bans on female leadership in many conservative churches are increasingly at odds with American culture, saying, “Those sorts of messages are not going to comport with young women today.”
From @prri.org Research Director Dr. Diana Orces on National Immigrants Day, a thoughtful look at the mismatch between the current administration's unprecedented immigration countdown and public opinion on allowing immigrants a path to citizenship.
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The Irony of This National Immigrants Day
6 in 10 Americans say that all immigrants, regardless of legal status, should have basic rights and protections
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October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
From @prri.org Research Director Dr. Diana Orces on National Immigrants Day, a thoughtful look at the mismatch between the current administration's unprecedented immigration countdown and public opinion on allowing immigrants a path to citizenship.
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On Atlanta’s WABE radio, Rose Scott interviews PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social about the process of designing and conducting the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey (AVS).
She explains, “We have seen increasing polarization happening among partisans… Democrats and Republicans look very different.”
She explains, “We have seen increasing polarization happening among partisans… Democrats and Republicans look very different.”
Survey: For the first time, Democrats far more pessimistic than Republicans about country’s direction
In their 16th annual American Values Survey, the Public Religion Research Institute found that 62% of Americans say the country is going in the wrong direction — but for the first time, Democrats (92%...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On Atlanta’s WABE radio, Rose Scott interviews PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social about the process of designing and conducting the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey (AVS).
She explains, “We have seen increasing polarization happening among partisans… Democrats and Republicans look very different.”
She explains, “We have seen increasing polarization happening among partisans… Democrats and Republicans look very different.”
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Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans endorse the “heritage” rhetoric espoused by many MAGA leaders, instead viewing America as a nation where all people should have equal rights and freedoms.
(@melissadeckman.bsky.social @prri.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251026
(@melissadeckman.bsky.social @prri.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251026
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans endorse the “heritage” rhetoric espoused by many MAGA leaders, instead viewing America as a nation where all people should have equal rights and freedoms.
(@melissadeckman.bsky.social @prri.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251026
(@melissadeckman.bsky.social @prri.org)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251026
Last week, @prri.org released our 16th Annual American Values Survey. While there is much to unpack in this rich report, my main takeaway is that few Americans share the MAGA worldview that underpins much of the current admin's policies.
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Most Americans Don’t Share the MAGA Vision
Reflections on PRRI's 16th Annual American Values Survey
prri.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Last week, @prri.org released our 16th Annual American Values Survey. While there is much to unpack in this rich report, my main takeaway is that few Americans share the MAGA worldview that underpins much of the current admin's policies.
prri.substack.com/p/most-ameri...
prri.substack.com/p/most-ameri...
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Axios examines findings from the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey.
PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social states, “It looks like political independents are very unhappy with Trump’s actions, with close to two-thirds on many indicators saying the administration has gone too far in its policies.”
PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social states, “It looks like political independents are very unhappy with Trump’s actions, with close to two-thirds on many indicators saying the administration has gone too far in its policies.”
Most Americans say U.S. on wrong track: poll
Even a significant share of Republicans — nearly 30% — give Trump low marks on the economy and how the government is functioning.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Axios examines findings from the 2025 PRRI American Values Survey.
PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social states, “It looks like political independents are very unhappy with Trump’s actions, with close to two-thirds on many indicators saying the administration has gone too far in its policies.”
PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social states, “It looks like political independents are very unhappy with Trump’s actions, with close to two-thirds on many indicators saying the administration has gone too far in its policies.”
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Big year for photos of clergy enduring pain while protesting ICE.
· Rev. David Black, Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
· Rev. Jorge Bautista, SF Chron: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
· Rev. Hannah Kardon, Chicago Protest Photography: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
· Rev. David Black, Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
· Rev. Jorge Bautista, SF Chron: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
· Rev. Hannah Kardon, Chicago Protest Photography: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Big year for photos of clergy enduring pain while protesting ICE.
· Rev. David Black, Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
· Rev. Jorge Bautista, SF Chron: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
· Rev. Hannah Kardon, Chicago Protest Photography: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
· Rev. David Black, Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
· Rev. Jorge Bautista, SF Chron: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
· Rev. Hannah Kardon, Chicago Protest Photography: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
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After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
FBI backtracks on denying children were zip tied in Idaho raid, saying instead no ‘young’ kids were • Idaho Capital Sun
After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in raid in Wilder, Idaho, FBI says no "young" children were.
idahocapitalsun.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
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Majorities of Americans Say Trump Policies, Including Cuts in Health Care and Research Spending, and Implementation of Tariffs, Have Gone Too Far.
(@prri.org @brookings.edu)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251022
(@prri.org @brookings.edu)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251022
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Majorities of Americans Say Trump Policies, Including Cuts in Health Care and Research Spending, and Implementation of Tariffs, Have Gone Too Far.
(@prri.org @brookings.edu)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251022
(@prri.org @brookings.edu)
More, via Opinion Today:
opiniontoday.substack.com/p/251022
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The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
The 16th annual American Values Survey released by @PRRI.org and @brookings.edu finds that Americans are pessimistic about the country’s direction and the state of the country. Six in ten Americans (62%) believe things in the country are going in the wrong direction.
October 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The 16th annual American Values Survey released by @PRRI.org and @brookings.edu finds that Americans are pessimistic about the country’s direction and the state of the country. Six in ten Americans (62%) believe things in the country are going in the wrong direction.
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How many Republicans objected to a Trump nominee with an acknowledged "Nazi streak"?
Four (4).
Four (4).
BREAKING: Trump's pick to lead the federal watchdog agency withdraws amid GOP objections over his MLK and "Nazi streak" text messages.
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How many Republicans objected to a Trump nominee with an acknowledged "Nazi streak"?
Four (4).
Four (4).
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this is kind of peak incel. by day, race war and fascism; when nom gets in trouble, mom calls the principal
"The White House declined to comment on the visits by Paul Ingrassia’s mom." www.notus.org/trump-white-...
Embattled Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia’s Mom Tried to Meet With Lawmakers Who Criticized Her Son
Donna Gallo Ingrassia demanded meetings at the Capitol Hill office of Reps. Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia in late June to defend her son.
www.notus.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
this is kind of peak incel. by day, race war and fascism; when nom gets in trouble, mom calls the principal
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it's dizzying to me that stories like this -- a corrupt grift built on democracy-wrecking lies that culminated in a coup attempt -- barely breakthrough anymore. they're just daily background noise now.
COLLINS: The NYT is reporting your legal team is seeking $230 million from your own DOJ now in response to the investigations into you. Is that something you want?
TRUMP: It could be, yeah. I don't even talk to them about it. All I know is they would owe me a lot of money. They rigged the election.
TRUMP: It could be, yeah. I don't even talk to them about it. All I know is they would owe me a lot of money. They rigged the election.
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
it's dizzying to me that stories like this -- a corrupt grift built on democracy-wrecking lies that culminated in a coup attempt -- barely breakthrough anymore. they're just daily background noise now.
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The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.