Conservative Christian women are often portrayed as followers in American politics, but @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social of @tcru-ucl.bsky.social says that stereotype misses a lot. In this pod ep, learn how they've become a powerful force on the American right. 🎧 Listen: scholars.org/podcast/chri...

"Behind every state law that restricts the sports participation of transgender athletes, young women have been among the most vocal and visible supporters," write @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social and Kelsy Burke.

Happy publication day to @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social's Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right. We will be hosting Dr. Gaddini alongside @moiradonegan.bsky.social next week, July 9, in partnership with The Ruby. Details in the thread!

Women are often treated as passive supporters of the Christian Right. @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social new book Esther’s Army shows how they became some of the most effective political organisers in modern US conservatism. Out today: bit.ly/3QtTTrd @wwnortonuk.bsky.social @uclsociology.bsky.social

TCRU’s @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social joins this UCL panel exploring politics, religion and public life. The discussion connects closely with Katie’s new book, Esther’s Army, on gender, religion and political power in the US. @sriucl.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social

Tonight! Now in a bigger new room: Bentham House, Gideon Schreier Lecture Theatre, 1st Floor.

just a few tickets remaining for my book launch on 2 June in London! get 'em before they're gone: www.eventbrite.com/e/1986476474...

thanks for the gorgeous review!

How do women become the political backbone of the Christian Right? Join TCRU’s @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social for the launch of Esther’s Army, based on 10+ years of research into the women organising, mobilising and reshaping American politics. 2 Jun, 17:30, Gordon Sq. Book now: bit.ly/4nAdpy6

"By and large, Gaddini has found that young Christian women want to be a wife and a mother and have a high-powered job." Engaging and nuanced piece by @nancywalecki.bsky.social in @theatlantic.com today. Check it out here: www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...

📣CfP: @ajaxlife.bsky.social, Rebekah Larsen and I are organizing a one-day conference on Aug 7: Researching the Right in 2026: Translation Across Methods, Borders, and Disciplines @ipk.bsky.social You have until June 1 to submit an abstract here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us on 2 June at 17:30 for my book launch at @ucl.ac.uk hosted by the @uclsociology.bsky.social and featuring these dynamos: @aaronwinter.bsky.social @ktwamley.bsky.social and Victoria Redclift. Only a few spots remaining!

Very excited to read @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social’s latest, out from Norton this summer!

It was great to speak with @monicatorrr.bsky.social at @huffpost.com about the role of women in Christian nationalism. Extra fun when the piece also includes @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social! www.huffpost.com/entry/women-...

Book Launch: 'Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right' 📅2 June 5:30pm @uclsociology.bsky.social welcome you to the launch of 'Esther's Army' by @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social. A sweeping portrait of the women shaping the political future of the US. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Excellent piece:

With Musk and Trump in a post-DOGE meltdown, it's tempting to think this marks some end for DOGE's AI takeover of the federal government. But as I wrote this week before the social media wars, Musk (and "AI") are best understood as accountability shields. www.techpolicy.press/musk-ai-and-...

In coming weeks, the Congress is expected to ramp up consideration of a proposal to bar states from enforcing AI laws for 10 years. Here’s a look at which specific measures are most likely to be blocked, and which may be spared.