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Marah Al-Kire
@marahalkire.bsky.social
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Social psychologist studying how our beliefs and identities unite and divide us. First gen college student. GED to PHD. She/her.
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katestarbird.bsky.social
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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profsamperry.bsky.social
Important new FREE study by Amy Brooke Grauley. Experiments show when Christian leaders warn Christians against Christian nationalism, they're less likely to identify with it, especially if they don't have strong views on it yet. Effects are weaker in the opposite direction.
doi.org/10.1007/s111...
October 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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jaeyeonkim.bsky.social
It's academic job market season. I’ve written a reflection with some potentially helpful tips: jaeyk.github.io/essays/job_m...
What I Wish I Knew Before the Academic Job Market – Hello, I’m Jae.
jaeyk.github.io
September 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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luanarusso.bsky.social
📣 We are hiring! 👇

This PhD position is part of a research project that examines how growing income inequality can reshape the way democracy functions by influencing both political discourse and public opinion.

More info here:
www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/3542...
August 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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mikeypasek.bsky.social
Way to go @marykatz.bsky.social, who successfully defended her master's thesis today: "A Social Psychological Window Into How Americans Think About First Amendment Religious Exemption Requests." She's doing such cool work at the nexus of social psych, political psych, and the psych of religion!!
August 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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profsamperry.bsky.social
🧵 Just out in SRE. I dig into how Christian nationalism promotes white supremacy by focusing on racial stereotypes. CN is positively linked with viewing Whites as smarter & more hardworking than Blacks & Latinos. BUT the action is mostly on how CN shapes views re: Whites. 1/5 doi.org/10.1177/2332...
July 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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profsamperry.bsky.social
Join us tomorrow for a data-driven conversation on Christian nationalism & patriotism in the wake of July 4th & the passing of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

Totally free. Time & zoom deets in the post below. @prri.org @shortle.bsky.social @melissadeckman.bsky.social @sssreligion.bsky.social
prri.org PRRI @prri.org · Jul 2
Next week - Hear from Christian nationalism experts @profsamperry.bsky.social, @shortle.bsky.social, and Eric L. McDaniel, Ph.D., along with PRRI CEO @melissadeckman.bsky.social at our next webinar.

🗓️ Tuesday, July 8 at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Reserve your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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balper.bsky.social
Come work with me!
conradhackett.bsky.social Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · Jun 3
PLEASE SHARE:
We just posted an ad for TWO research assistant positions on @pewresearch.org's religion team.

We expect a lot of applications so it's best to apply this week for full consideration.

Come work with our great team!

pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
Project Overview Pew Research Center is seeking two Research Assistants to join its Religion research project. The Research Assistants will support the project’s demography of religion and U.S. survey research teams. The demography of religion team analyzes data on the religious identity and characteristics of populations. It produces reports describing the religious composition of countries as well as other topics at the intersection of religion and social trends (e.g. religion and educational attainment, gender differences in religious commitment levels). The U.S. survey research team produces reports that explore issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. Through public opinion surveys and other quantitative tools, it studies religious groups in the U.S. and examines the influence of religion on politics and society. The people in these positions will work closely with other researchers on staff and will report to an Associate Director of Religion research. Primary Responsibilities Compiling and analyzing data from surveys and censuses Descriptive statistical analysis Creating tables and charts in Stata, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Contacting statistical agencies to request information and custom tables Data cleaning, maintaining and reviewing internal files and databases Number checking, fact checking, proofing Performing background research, including literature reviews, contacting subject matter experts and online data gathering Assisting with questionnaire development Coordinate the translation and checking of questionnaires Education/Training/Experience B.A. degree is required. A concentration in sociology, political science, economics or another social science is desirable Strong quantitative skills, background in data management and analysis preferred Experience undertaking research using Stata, R, SPSS or other statistical software Mastery of descriptive statistics Knowledge and Skill Requirements Quantitative skills, including an ability to use Stata, SPSS or other statistical software Interest in public and/or international affairs, particularly in issues concerning religion and the intersection of religion and public life Strong verbal and written communications skills Facility using syntax commands to carefully document analysis using log files is desired Ability to balance numerous projects simultaneously Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products Proven ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff from the religion team, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center projects and outside organizations Ability to balance multiple projects and meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy in data management, fact checking and research Ability to communicate in more than one language is advantageous
June 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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jmhorowitz.bsky.social
Today we released a major @pewresearch.org survey of LGBTQ adults looking at:

▶️ Views of social acceptance for LGBTQ people
▶️ Personal experiences with acceptance, discrimination
▶️ Experiences with coming out
▶️ Identity
▶️ Community, friends and LGBTQ spaces

Read on for findings from each section.
The Experiences of LGBTQ Americans Today
How lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults view the impact of Obergefell and social acceptance for LGBTQ people more broadly 10 years after the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex...
www.pewresearch.org
May 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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profsamperry.bsky.social
The GSS just dropped new data this week. Here's an interesting shift over the past 10 years. Among Americans as a whole, fewer say that being a Christian is "very/fairly important" to being truly American. But Republicans actually *increased* in that view, reflecting the hard ethno-nationalist turn.
May 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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xygalatas.bsky.social
Check out our new pre-print, reporting findings that the cost of attending Pope Francis's funeral predicts parochial altruism, supporting theories of self-signaling osf.io/preprints/os...
May 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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jayvanbavel.bsky.social
I am hiring a new Lab Manager to help run the NYU Center for Conflict & Cooperation.

We start reviewing apps on MAY 1st and it pays over $58,000. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Please apply here: apply.interfolio.com/166620

See more details below:
April 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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mikeypasek.bsky.social
Social science gives us the tools to understand the very forces that fear it.

Kudos to @marahalkire.bsky.social for leading this piece, in which she, @clarawilkins.bsky.social, and I share how, to many people, recent pushes to root out “anti-Christian bias” serve to signal pro-White allegiance.
Claims of ‘anti-Christian bias’ sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion
Some Americans hear claims of anti-Christian bias as a signal of white solidarity, according to a 2024 study.
theconversation.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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daniellaurison.bsky.social
JOB! Please RT.

Swarthmore is hiring for our Social Science Quantitative Lab Associate to support & do teaching quant methods to undergrads. Especially looking for people familiar with sociology and/or political science, and R. Apply by 4/18.

apply.interfolio.com/165892

Happy to answer questions.
Maroon banner at the top with the Swarthmore logo, then the text: Social Science Quantitative Laboratory Associate Swarthmore College: Sociology & Anthropology Department Location Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Open Date Apr 05, 2025 Description Swarthmore College is seeking an individual to serve as an Associate in its Social Sciences Quantitative Lab (SSQL). This appointment is for a full-time, academic-year position for three years, with the possibility of renewal upon successful review. The expected starting date is August 2025. The SSQL promotes students’ quantitative skills by providing tutorial services, statistical consultation, and research support to students in the social sciences. More information about the SSQL can be found here: https://www.swarthmore.edu/ssql. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. It is located in the suburbs roughly 10 miles west of Philadelphia and 15 miles north of Wilmington and has a SEPTA stop right on campus. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty Responsibilities (continues in next image) Planning and facilitating in-person workshops and classroom visits to support the teaching of quantitative methods in the social sciences—particularly in Political Science and Sociology/Anthropology—with the goal of familiarizing students with statistical software (R, Stata, and Excel) and helping them develop related data skills, including data collection, management, visualization, analysis, and export Responsibilities (continiued) Providing statistical support to students during regular office hours and by appointment, including assisting students with the identification, manipulation, and analysis of data sets for their empirical research projects Planning and hosting stand-alone workshops to train students to work with statistical software commonly used in the social sciences, such as R, Stata, Python, Matlab, and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) Collaborating with social science faculty teaching quantitative courses on how best to support their courses and their students Creating additional opportunities for students with less experience in quantitative and computational methods to develop skills and confidence Offering supplementary workshops in quantitative social sciences to help students develop skills for success as research assistants and to prepare them for quantitative careers and job markets Qualifications A Master of Arts or Science (MA or MS), or equivalent, in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field is required; a PhD in one of these fields is preferred. Familiarity with statistics/econometrics, causal inference methods, and preparing data for quantitative social science research is required. Familiarity with computational and simulation methods is a plus. Programming expertise in R and Excel and ability to learn new technical skills are required. Expertise in Python, Matlab, GIS, and/or other related software is a plus. Demonstrated excellence in inclusive and equitable teaching practices that support the success of students from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of preparation in quantitative skills. We seek applicants who cultivate welcoming classroom environments and use pedagogical strategies that promote belonging, engagement, and academic growth for all students.
April 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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efrenpolipsy.bsky.social
New @repslab.bsky.social paper published online today
at the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (JREP) by a team of undergraduate and graduate UCLA students.

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Rage Against the Machine? Why System Justification Drives (Some) Asian Americans to Spurn Racial Solidarity | Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics | Cambridge Core
Rage Against the Machine? Why System Justification Drives (Some) Asian Americans to Spurn Racial Solidarity
www.cambridge.org
April 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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profsamperry.bsky.social
Last call! If you're a PhD student in sociology or political science & you're interested in Religion & Public Life, apply to attend our **fully funded** seminar on Religion & Politics, June 16-21st. Details below!

**Application deadline is tomorrow (March 31st).**
wheatley.byu.edu/religionsemi...
Wheatley Seminar on Religion and Politics
wheatley.byu.edu
March 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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cip.uw.edu
The @nytimes.com highlighted @cip.uw.edu co-founder @katestarbird.bsky.social's recent 2025 UW Faculty Lecture where she described how a “machinery of bullshit” has become "intertwined with digital media."

Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/b... [1/3]
Trump Leads a ‘Machinery’ of Misinformation in Second Term (Gift Article)
President Trump’s first four years in the White House were filled with falsehoods. Now he and those around him are using false claims to justify their policy changes.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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njsgibson.bsky.social
Religion data for reuse! Those stories about U.S. religion you're currently seeing in the news? They're from the Pew 2023-2024 Religious Landscape Study. While anyone can explore the data with their online tools, Pew has also shared the underlying dataset: doi.org/10.58094/3kw...
2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS) Dataset Archives
doi.org
February 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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katestarbird.bsky.social
I'm giving a talk tonight at UW. Heads up that the subtitle here is a bit of a misnomer. I'm actually going to talk about what my team's decade of research on online rumors reveals about the right wing bullshit machine. If you can't come in person, there's a livestream.
cip.uw.edu Center for an Informed Public @cip.uw.edu · Feb 24
Coming up from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PST: @cip.uw.edu co-founder @katestarbird.bsky.social will present the 2025 UW Faculty Lecture, "A Spotlight on Rumors: Illuminating How Influence and Improvisation Shape Online Conversations." Event is in person and livestreamed.

www.washington.edu/facultystaff...
Kate Starbird is seated in a chair holding a smartphone and there's text above reading "A Spotlight on Rumors"
February 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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ruthbraunstein.bsky.social
📢 Calling all religion scholars! 📢Please consider this my personal invitation to submit a paper or organize a session at the upcoming @sssreligion.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Minneapolis this October! Reach out to me or @evanstewart.bsky.social with questions or ideas!
February 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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mikeypasek.bsky.social
Trump's planning to sign an executive order to combat anti-Christian bias. In a recent article in @psychscience.bsky.social, my colleagues (led by @marahalkire.bsky.social) & I show that such political appeals can serve as potent racial dog whistles.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
February 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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angieocampo.bsky.social
My paper exploring the relationship between group prototypicality and how it impacts how boundaries are defined, is officially online! 🧵👇
apsrjournal.bsky.social American Political Science Review @apsrjournal.bsky.social · Jan 22
Just published on APSR First View: "Group Prototypicality and Boundary Definition: Comparing White and Black Perceptions of Whether Latinos Are American" by Angie Ocampo-Roland. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
January 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM