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Luke C. Sheahan is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Duquesne University, with additional roles as Senior Affiliate in the Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society at the University of Pennsylvania, Editor of The University Bookman, and Visiting Fellow at the Mercatus Center's Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange. His interdisciplinary work bridges political theory, law, and sociology.
Sheahan's research examines:
- The role of associations in sustaining democratic pluralism
- First Amendment protections for non-state communities
- Critiques of political centralization and cancellation culture
- Historical analyses of thinkers like Robert Nisbet
- Religious and urban dimensions of civil society
His publications (2020-2025) consistently explore themes of community erosion, associational freedom, and the tension between individual rights and collective identities. Works like Why Associations Matter and essays on revolutionary degradation establish him as a critic of state overreach and advocate for intermediary institutions.
