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Anand Edward Sokhey
@aesokhey.bsky.social
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Professor of Political Science, CU-Boulder. Director, American Politics Research Lab; Fellow, Institute for Behavioral Science. Art and Cincinnati Chili enthusiast. Hopeless Bengals and Reds fan.

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Paul Djupe @pauldjupe.bsky.social · Jun 26
We saw research showing Christian nationalism promoted anti-immigrant views but more frequent church attendance promoted pro-immigrant views and thought that finding was implausible. The same method showed that attendance promoted more positive feelings toward atheists. And that's bonkers. 1/4
Attending Church Encourages Acceptance of Atheists? No, It’s A Suppression Effect
By Paul A. Djupe, Amanda J. Friesen, Anand E. Sokhey, and Jacob R. Neiheisel In new research out at Political Behavior (open access!), we investigate whether attending church encourages greater acc…
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Jun 25
Thanks, @profsamperry.bsky.social !
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Samuel Perry @profsamperry.bsky.social · Jun 25
Co-written with @amandafriesen.bsky.social, Andrew Lewis, @aesokhey.bsky.social, Jacob Neiheisel, Zachary Broeren, and Ryan Burge. (Tagged the only accounts I could find.)
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Attending Church Encourages Acceptance of Atheists? Suppression Effects in Religion and Politics Research - Political Behavior
A proliferation of religion variables presents opportunities for those studying religion and politics in the U.S. However, many studies in this growing subfield demonstrate the pitfalls of reporting t...
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · May 21
Additional information (and syllabus) is available at the registration link. Class-session recordings and class materials will be available through December 31 for asynchronous following and review. (3/3)

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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · May 21
We will examine all aspects of network analysis (data basics & concepts, essential measures, more advanced techniques). The goal is to make you think about the connected nature of the social and political world, and to help you incorporate this perspective and method into your work. (2/3)
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · May 21
Looking for a comprehensive and accessible introduction to network analysis? Space is still available -- 2 WEEKS REMAIN -- to register (myumi.ch/4j3DZ)) for my ICPSR Summer Program Workshop, "An Introduction to Network Analysis", June 9-13, 2025. (1/3)
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Research & Politics @respol.bsky.social · Feb 9
How much political disagreement exists among co-partisans in their core and acquaintance networks? Lauren Ratliff Santoro & @aesokhey.bsky.social find evidence of substantial disagreement exists between co-partisans.

Read more here: doi.org/10.1177/2053...
The disagreement we overlook: Examining core and acquaintance networks in a presidential primary - Lauren Ratliff Santoro, Anand E. Sokhey, 2024
Research on interpersonal political discussion has focused on cross-party interactions. But how much disagreement exists between co-partisans in core networks, ...
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
In case those links aren't working:
www.amazon.com/Trump-Evange...

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Trump, White Evangelical Christians, and American Politics
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. In Trump, White Evangelical Christians, and American Politics, political scientists Anand Edward Sokhey and Paul A. Djupe bring together a wide range of sch...
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
sorry about that: www.amazon.com/Trump-Evange...

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Trump, White Evangelical Christians, and American Politics: Change and Continuity
Trump, White Evangelical Christians, and American Politics: Change and Continuity [Sokhey, Anand, Djupe, Paul] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Trump, White Evangelical Christians, and American Politics: Change and Continuity
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
We think (hope) the book will be useful in undergrad and grad settings, as well as for those interested in religion & politics, broadly considered -- the contributions are accessible and engaging. We're happy to talk to your classes, contribute to panels, etc. Thx!

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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
In Part 4, Andy Lewis looks at whether public support for religious freedom is nationalistic, while Jeremy Castle & Kyla Stepp consider Trump's use of executive powers on Culture Wars issues in his 1st administration.

You can find a review of the book here: academic.oup.com/jcs/advance-...
Trump, White Evangelical Christians, and American Politics: Change and Continuity. Edited by Anand Edward Sokhey and Paul A. Djupe
The editors of this timely collection squarely name the “tension” in American politics brought on by the political career of Donald Trump: “a large portion
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
In Part 3 Allan Tellis & I look at religion & support for reparations, Eric McDaniel, Sarah Heise & Abraham Barranca examine masculinity and White Evangelical Protestantism, & Hilde Lovdal Stephens & @gerardomarti.bsky.social dig into (the history of) fights over Critical Race Theory in the US.
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
In Part 2 @shaylafolson.bsky.social & Enrique Quezada-Llanes analyze the politicization of sermons, @pauldjupe.bsky.social examines the link between the GOP and Christian Conservatives, & @ruthbraunstein.bsky.social looks at how perceptions of repression shape White Evangelicalism.
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 13
We assembled people from soc & psci to consider how religion & politics in the US has (not) been transformed by Trump. In Part 1, @ryanburge.bsky.social & Kaylynn Sims discuss change in the electorate, Campbell, Layman & Green document secularism, & @nappnazworth.bsky.social examines Evangelicalism.
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 5
Isn't there a FERPA rule about having your mom call Senators on your behalf?

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Hegseth Is Reportedly Vowing to Stop Drinking, Having His Mom Call Senators
Pete Hegseth is reportedly vowing to stop drinking in meetings with Republican senators, and having his mom call them to advocate for him.
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 4
It's like these stories you see where people have secret families. My reaction has always been: "That sounds exhausting."
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Dec 4
I think you perfectly represent our society.
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Anand Edward Sokhey @aesokhey.bsky.social · Nov 19
Hello World
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