Political scientist. Political behavior + methods. Spatial analysis. Speaking in a personal capacity. Opinions expressed are my own and are not those of the Un

President and founder of PRRI and NYT bestselling author of Backslide; The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy; White Too Long; The End of White Christian America.

CEO at PRRI, I write about American politics, religion, and gender. https://melissadeckman.com; https://www.prri.org/

Protested in 1970 Kent State Shootings Musicians Union 1978 - present Professor Carnegie Mellon University Chicago Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony - Retired Fer