Robert P. Jones
@robertpjones.bsky.social
President and founder, PRRI. NYT Bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long; The End of White Christian America. Writing at https://www.whitetoolong.net.
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Robert P. Jones
@robertpjones.bsky.social
· Jan 29
White Too Long by Robert P. Jones | Substack
Analysis and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & protecting a pluralistic democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI. Click to read Whit...
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During this tumultuous year, I'll be writing weekly, with research and analysis about religion, white Christian nationalism, and protecting our pluralistic democracy.
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www.whitetoolong.net
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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.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
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...
#SCOTUS Reminder: Americans support marriage equality by 2:1 margin today (65% favor, 31% oppose). Support illustrates asymmetric polarization:
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
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In Virginia's election last week, 7% of prior Trump voters voted Democrat. This means that 7% of people who voted for Trump just a year ago switched & voted for a Democratic governor.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
ICYMI--the 2025 election results confirm that an authoritarian future is not inevitable, and how important the midterm elections are one year from now.
Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In Virginia's election last week, 7% of prior Trump voters voted Democrat. This means that 7% of people who voted for Trump just a year ago switched & voted for a Democratic governor.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
Note to Democratic Party:
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
Trump’s Unprecedented Actions Deepen Asymmetric Divides
The 16th annual PRRI American Values Survey examines Americans’ opinions on how democracy is working, what it means to be “truly American,” concerns about the economy, and belief in the American Dream...
prri.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Note to Democratic Party:
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
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...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
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...
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
ICYMI--the 2025 election results confirm that an authoritarian future is not inevitable, and how important the midterm elections are one year from now.
Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
The Most Important 2025 Election Result: Evidence that an Authoritarian Future is Not Inevitable
Plus the latest writing from the Convocation team
convocation.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
ICYMI--the 2025 election results confirm that an authoritarian future is not inevitable, and how important the midterm elections are one year from now.
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
Informative and horrifying conversation about past and present threats.
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Informative and horrifying conversation about past and present threats.
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
In the name of protecting Jews, Jews have their funding cancelled, get kicked out of seminars, and are removed from leadership positions in Jewish Studies to be replaced by non-Jews.
Latest write-up about outrageous administrative over reach at IU. www.jta.org/2025/11/07/u...
In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A leadership shakeup, a defunded graduate student and political pressure from above have turned a storied program into a flashpoint for Trump-era campus politics.
www.jta.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
In the name of protecting Jews, Jews have their funding cancelled, get kicked out of seminars, and are removed from leadership positions in Jewish Studies to be replaced by non-Jews.
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
The Most Important 2025 Election Result: Evidence that an Authoritarian Future is Not Inevitable
Plus the latest writing from the Convocation team
convocation.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
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Listening to @robertpjones.bsky.social talk about the tension between Juneteenth and the 4th of July and the way they can - and must - be celebrated in tandem on this week's Convocation Unscripted Live. Sort of like a secular High Holy Days. I love this idea.
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Listening to @robertpjones.bsky.social talk about the tension between Juneteenth and the 4th of July and the way they can - and must - be celebrated in tandem on this week's Convocation Unscripted Live. Sort of like a secular High Holy Days. I love this idea.
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How can we hold onto beauty amid so much destruction? This new book by @Diana Butler Bass is the ideal companion to help us hold onto faith, perseverance, and wisdom in these critical 12 months between now and the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
A Beautiful Year?
Diana Butler Bass's new book is the ideal companion for these challenging next 12 months.
open.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
How can we hold onto beauty amid so much destruction? This new book by @Diana Butler Bass is the ideal companion to help us hold onto faith, perseverance, and wisdom in these critical 12 months between now and the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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Happening today at 11:30 AM Eastern -- hear from @robertpjones.bsky.social, @katherinestewart.bsky.social, & @esglaude.bsky.social:
aarweb.org/event/the-ro...
aarweb.org/event/the-ro...
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happening today at 11:30 AM Eastern -- hear from @robertpjones.bsky.social, @katherinestewart.bsky.social, & @esglaude.bsky.social:
aarweb.org/event/the-ro...
aarweb.org/event/the-ro...
Happy book pub date to @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social! Check out my take on her timely new book, "A Beautiful Year" (something we could all use).
How can we hold onto beauty amid so much destruction? This new book by @Diana Butler Bass is the ideal companion to help us hold onto faith, perseverance, and wisdom in these critical 12 months between now and the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
A Beautiful Year?
Diana Butler Bass's new book is the ideal companion for these challenging next 12 months.
open.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Happy book pub date to @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social! Check out my take on her timely new book, "A Beautiful Year" (something we could all use).
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“While Republicans and white evangelicals may be “determined to have a king over us,” far more of us are united in seeing Trump as a fundamental threat to the future of American democracy,” writes @robertpjones.bsky.social in his latest.
Most Americans Are Seeing the Dangers of Trump’s Authoritarianism
PRRI's new American Values Survey shows more fear of dictatorship than approval for a "strong leader"
contrarian.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“While Republicans and white evangelicals may be “determined to have a king over us,” far more of us are united in seeing Trump as a fundamental threat to the future of American democracy,” writes @robertpjones.bsky.social in his latest.
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ICYMI: @robertpjones.bsky.social and I talk race, maga Christianity, and white Christian nationalism in a special episode of The Joy Reid Show www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRwL...
Unpacking Christian Nationalism ft. Dr. Robert P. Jones | The Joy Reid Show
YouTube video by The Joy Reid Show
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
ICYMI: @robertpjones.bsky.social and I talk race, maga Christianity, and white Christian nationalism in a special episode of The Joy Reid Show www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRwL...
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
Watch PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social discuss the history of Christian nationalism, its role in fueling extremism, and the challenges it poses to American democracy with @joyannreid.bsky.social:
www.joyannreid.com/p/a-tjrs-spe...
www.joyannreid.com/p/a-tjrs-spe...
A TJRS Special: Unpacking Christian Nationalism with PRRI's Robert Jones
A recording from The Joy Reid Show's live premiere special
www.joyannreid.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Watch PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social discuss the history of Christian nationalism, its role in fueling extremism, and the challenges it poses to American democracy with @joyannreid.bsky.social:
www.joyannreid.com/p/a-tjrs-spe...
www.joyannreid.com/p/a-tjrs-spe...
How can we hold onto beauty amid so much destruction? This new book by @Diana Butler Bass is the ideal companion to help us hold onto faith, perseverance, and wisdom in these critical 12 months between now and the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
A Beautiful Year?
Diana Butler Bass's new book is the ideal companion for these challenging next 12 months.
open.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
How can we hold onto beauty amid so much destruction? This new book by @Diana Butler Bass is the ideal companion to help us hold onto faith, perseverance, and wisdom in these critical 12 months between now and the 2026 midterm elections.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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I'm so honored and excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! If you're in the DC area, hope you'll come join us at @peoplesbooktakoma.com.
We are so honored to host Bishop Budde at People's Book this Saturday at 4pm in conversation with @robertpjones.bsky.social - we could all use some guidance on bravery in the face of bullies and how to navigate this period of injustice.
RSVP at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/be-bra...
RSVP at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/be-bra...
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for We Can be Brave
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is no stranger to bravery in the face of bullies. In this adaptation of her New York Times bestselling How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bisho…
peoplesbooktakoma.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I'm so honored and excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! If you're in the DC area, hope you'll come join us at @peoplesbooktakoma.com.
I'm so honored and excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! If you're in the DC area, hope you'll come join us at @peoplesbooktakoma.com.
We are so honored to host Bishop Budde at People's Book this Saturday at 4pm in conversation with @robertpjones.bsky.social - we could all use some guidance on bravery in the face of bullies and how to navigate this period of injustice.
RSVP at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/be-bra...
RSVP at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/be-bra...
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for We Can be Brave
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is no stranger to bravery in the face of bullies. In this adaptation of her New York Times bestselling How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bisho…
peoplesbooktakoma.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I'm so honored and excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! If you're in the DC area, hope you'll come join us at @peoplesbooktakoma.com.
New @prri.org AVS poll is a reality check on Trump’s power. Most Americans—except Republicans and wh evangelical Protestants—believe he’s gone too far. Sharing recent conversations with Jennifer Rubin and Michael Podhorzer. Yes, we're polarized, but not evenly.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/reality-ch...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/reality-ch...
Reality Check on Trump's Power in New PRRI Poll: Conversations with Jen Rubin and Mike Podhorzer
Plus, upcoming speaking event on Friday.
www.whitetoolong.net
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
New @prri.org AVS poll is a reality check on Trump’s power. Most Americans—except Republicans and wh evangelical Protestants—believe he’s gone too far. Sharing recent conversations with Jennifer Rubin and Michael Podhorzer. Yes, we're polarized, but not evenly.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/reality-ch...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/reality-ch...
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56% of Americans now agree that “President Trump is a potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.”
From @prri.org & @robertpjones.bsky.social
baptistnews.com/article/most...
From @prri.org & @robertpjones.bsky.social
baptistnews.com/article/most...
Most Americans now see Trump as a dangerous dictator – Baptist News Global
After months of data collection and analysis, we at PRRI have just released our 16th annual American Values Survey, conducted in partnership with our colleagues E.J. Dionne Jr. and Bill Galston at the...
baptistnews.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
56% of Americans now agree that “President Trump is a potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.”
From @prri.org & @robertpjones.bsky.social
baptistnews.com/article/most...
From @prri.org & @robertpjones.bsky.social
baptistnews.com/article/most...
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i expect to be UVA in the hot seat again next year when its black enrollment has not dropped to 0%
UVA "agrees to be bound by [DoJ's] 'Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination,' ensuring that UVA does not engage in unlawful racial discrimination in its university programming, admissions, hiring, or other activities." bluevirginia.us/2025/10/brea...
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
i expect to be UVA in the hot seat again next year when its black enrollment has not dropped to 0%