Happenings
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New article in The Conversation (picked up by Philadelphia Inquirer, Christian Ethics Today, more)
My new article in The Conversation draws from collaborative work with Sarah Cowan, Brea Perry, Bridget Ritz, Stuart Perrett, and Elizabeth Anderson in Science Advances. Using interview data from the National Abortion Attitudes Study, I explore what’s behind the willingness… Continue reading
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New article out in Science Advances — Discordant Benevolence: How and why people help others in the face of conflicting values
I’m excited to have a new article out in Science Advances with a stellar group of collaborators: Sarah K. Cowan, Brea L. Perry, Bridget Ritz, Stuart Perrett, and Elizabeth M. Anderson. In it, we explore the phenomenon of “discordant benevolence,”… Continue reading
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Panel: Whatever Happened to the Common Good?
I’m excited to participate in an online dialogue featuring Matthew Dowd (chief strategist for the the 2004 Bush campaign and an ABC News political analyst, author, candidate for lieutenant governor of Texas), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) (longest-serving woman in the… Continue reading
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New Report on Catholic Women and the Diaconate
I’m thrilled to share a new report summarizing findings from an in-depth interview study I conducted on Catholic women and the diaconate: Called to Contribute. Together with my research team (Cella Masso-Rivetti of New York University and Jennifer Sherman of… Continue reading
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Election as Chair of the ASA Religion Section
I’m honored by my election to serve as Chair of the Religion Section for the American Sociological Association! This group has been such a valuable part of my own development and engagement as a sociologist of religion. Its work is… Continue reading
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New Book Contracted with the University of California Press
I’m excited to announce that my book on ordinary Americans’ abortion attitudes — based on a groundbreaking in-depth interview study — is now contracted with the University of California Press! I will post updates here as the book moves through… Continue reading
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“This Kind and That Kind of Catholic”…New Essay in Georgetown University’s Berkley Forum
The latest essay forum hosted by Georgetown University’s Berkley Center invited contributors to reflect on President Joe Biden and Catholicism in U.S. Politics. What are some of the biggest challenges and opportunities for Catholic engagement in American domestic and foreign… Continue reading
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Fordham University Webinar on the American Abortion Debate
“Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Post-Roe? New Prospects for the Abortion Debate in America” If you missed the Fordham University Webinar hosted by the Center on Religion and Culture that I participated in alongside Katelyn Beaty, Mary Ziegler, Gloria Purvis, and host/Center Director… Continue reading
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Guest Appearance on America Trends Podcast
My appearance on America Trends Podcast is now live! Listen here or download from your favorite podcast player. Thanks to Larry Rifkin for the invitation to engage the topic of abortion attitudes on the eve of the 48th anniversary of… Continue reading
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Pro-life. Pro-Choice. Post Roe? (Webinar)
All are welcome to join this webinar discussion sponsored by Fordham University’s Center for Religion and Culture! I look forward to participating. Find details and RSVP info below. New prospects for the abortion debate in AmericaA Fordham Center on Religion… Continue reading
Tricia C. Bruce, PhD 