I am sorry to hear this news, Larisa. I’ve long admired your work, and I’m rooting for you as you make peace with things and move forward. I’m confident you’ll have wonderful opportunities where you are valued and supported!

In an interesting #SPSP2026 talk, @asmiley.bsky.social presented work suggesting that the proportion of out-partisans at one’s church had a curvilinear association with affective polarization—politically balanced churches showed the lowest rates of affective polarization.

I’m sorry for your loss, Kate. What a beautiful tribute to your dad and the complexity of love.