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Marginal probabilities of having heard about Christian nationalism by most trusted news source

Marginal probabilities of having heard about Christian nationalism by most trusted news source

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This article considers the too-often limited reach of public sociology, focusing on the case of “Christian nationalism.” Despite growing media attention to Christian nationalism, partly reflecting current events along with considerable efforts to engage in public sociology on the topic, I anticipate public awareness of the term is concentrated in t...

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