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Dr. Damon Linker is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences. He joined Penn in 2023 after teaching in the Critical Writing Program since 2007. Linker is a Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center’s Open Society Project and a contributor to The Bulwark podcast Beg to Differ. His research focuses on modern conservatism, the Republican Party, the religious right, and global right-wing populism. He has authored two influential books: The Theocons and The Religious Test, examining the intersection of religion and politics in American governance.
Educated at Michigan State University (Ph.D. in Political Science), Linker has held fellowships from the Alexander von Humboldt and Earhart Foundations. His writings appear in The New York Times, Washington Post, and academic journals like Review of Politics. He critiques political ideologies through a liberal democratic lens, advocating for secular governance. Linker’s Substack newsletters (Notes from the Middleground) and media contributions reflect his analysis of contemporary political trends, including the rise of authoritarianism and cultural polarization.
His articles span book reviews, policy critiques, and cultural commentary, often addressing the challenges of maintaining liberal democracy amid ideological extremism. Linker’s work bridges academic political theory with public discourse, influencing both scholarly and general audiences.
