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Secular 'values voters' are becoming an electoral force in the US – just look closely at 2020's results

  • Written by Phil Zuckerman, Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies, Pitzer College
imageBeing counted -- secular voters are a growing forceMario Tama/Getty Images

The voting patterns of religious groups in the U.S. have been scrutinized since the presidential election for evidence of shifting allegiances among the faithful. Many have wondered if a boost in Catholic support was behind Biden’s win or if a dip in support among...

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