Jack Jenkins
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American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country
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Hey new followers!
I'm Jack. I write about religion and politics for @rns.org.
I also wrote a book, American Prophets, which is about the modern religious left.
If you've tips or things you'd wanna leak me, my Signal is in my bio!
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I'm Jack. I write about religion and politics for @rns.org.
I also wrote a book, American Prophets, which is about the modern religious left.
If you've tips or things you'd wanna leak me, my Signal is in my bio!
Also, you can grab my book here: www.amazon.com/American-Pro...
Not for nothing, but when Sen. Josh Hawley gave a speech at the National Conservatism conference this year about reigning in Big Tech, the room burst into raucous applause multiple times.
Over and over, I’ve seen concerns about Big Tech emerge as one of the only pieces of pan-political agreement.
Over and over, I’ve seen concerns about Big Tech emerge as one of the only pieces of pan-political agreement.
The battle over how AI should be regulated (or not) has opened a rift in Trump's MAGA coalition of right-wing populists and tech billionaires. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
December 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Not for nothing, but when Sen. Josh Hawley gave a speech at the National Conservatism conference this year about reigning in Big Tech, the room burst into raucous applause multiple times.
Over and over, I’ve seen concerns about Big Tech emerge as one of the only pieces of pan-political agreement.
Over and over, I’ve seen concerns about Big Tech emerge as one of the only pieces of pan-political agreement.
Stream-of-consciousness has long been part of Trump’s political rhetoric, as has a bit of repetition.
But it’s hard not to notice how Trump falls into fully repeating himself here until he’s eventually interrupted.
But it’s hard not to notice how Trump falls into fully repeating himself here until he’s eventually interrupted.
Trump on Indiana Republicans refusing to redistrict: "There's a man named Bray, I guess head of the Senate. Was that Bray? Was that the name, Bray? I'm sure that whenever his primary is, I'm sure he'll go down. He'll go down. I'll certainly support anybody that wants to go against him."
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Stream-of-consciousness has long been part of Trump’s political rhetoric, as has a bit of repetition.
But it’s hard not to notice how Trump falls into fully repeating himself here until he’s eventually interrupted.
But it’s hard not to notice how Trump falls into fully repeating himself here until he’s eventually interrupted.
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Senate Republicans reject Trump's plea for gerrymandered maps
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Senate Republicans reject Trump's plea for gerrymandered maps • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Republican-dominated Indiana Senate voted 19-31 on Thursday against redrawing the state’s congressional districts — spurning months of demands from President Donald Trump. The final outcome…
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December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Senate Republicans reject Trump's plea for gerrymandered maps
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BREAKING: The Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans in 2026.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
BREAKING: The Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans in 2026.
From a *intra-religion* perspective, the entire last section of this interview is fascinating.
Douthat presses Kolvet on Christianity, suggesting there's a disconnect between Trump-style Christianity and the faith forwarded by (a very conservative) Erika Kirk. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/o...
Douthat presses Kolvet on Christianity, suggesting there's a disconnect between Trump-style Christianity and the faith forwarded by (a very conservative) Erika Kirk. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/o...
Opinion | Is Anything Holding MAGA Together?
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From a *intra-religion* perspective, the entire last section of this interview is fascinating.
Douthat presses Kolvet on Christianity, suggesting there's a disconnect between Trump-style Christianity and the faith forwarded by (a very conservative) Erika Kirk. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/o...
Douthat presses Kolvet on Christianity, suggesting there's a disconnect between Trump-style Christianity and the faith forwarded by (a very conservative) Erika Kirk. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/o...
DHS's treatment of clergy just got an indirect shout-out just now at this Noem hearing on the Hill (it was mentioned on a board of headlines).
Dems haven't yet touched on that topic or other religious pushback to DHS directly yet, though.
Dems haven't yet touched on that topic or other religious pushback to DHS directly yet, though.
December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
DHS's treatment of clergy just got an indirect shout-out just now at this Noem hearing on the Hill (it was mentioned on a board of headlines).
Dems haven't yet touched on that topic or other religious pushback to DHS directly yet, though.
Dems haven't yet touched on that topic or other religious pushback to DHS directly yet, though.
I certainly haven't watched every congressional hearing, but this Noem hearing has made more comprehensive use of technology than any hearing I've seen yet — videos, person on Zoom via on a tablet, etc.
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I certainly haven't watched every congressional hearing, but this Noem hearing has made more comprehensive use of technology than any hearing I've seen yet — videos, person on Zoom via on a tablet, etc.
Deleted an earlier post, as the demonstrator appears to be associated with the activist group Code Pink.
I am not aware of of any Catholic Bishop who is associated with the group, so — unless someone knows otherwise — it's possible this is a person *dressed* as a Catholic bishop.
I am not aware of of any Catholic Bishop who is associated with the group, so — unless someone knows otherwise — it's possible this is a person *dressed* as a Catholic bishop.
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Deleted an earlier post, as the demonstrator appears to be associated with the activist group Code Pink.
I am not aware of of any Catholic Bishop who is associated with the group, so — unless someone knows otherwise — it's possible this is a person *dressed* as a Catholic bishop.
I am not aware of of any Catholic Bishop who is associated with the group, so — unless someone knows otherwise — it's possible this is a person *dressed* as a Catholic bishop.
Another update: DHS has issued a pair of statements about Nativity scenes near Chicago and Boston.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
December 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Another update: DHS has issued a pair of statements about Nativity scenes near Chicago and Boston.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
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In Evanston tonight, outside Chicago—
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
In Evanston tonight, outside Chicago—
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
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Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what’s happening to them,’ said the Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith.
religionnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
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A big subtext here: The GOP and Trump administration — including Trump himself! — have repeatedly bemoaned the plight of persecuted Christians over the years, often referencing Iranian Christians in particular.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what’s happening to them,’ said the Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith.
religionnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A big subtext here: The GOP and Trump administration — including Trump himself! — have repeatedly bemoaned the plight of persecuted Christians over the years, often referencing Iranian Christians in particular.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is your regular reminder that if you have a story idea, want to leak something or want share what you're seeing inside the government and/or your faith community, you can reach me via Signal here: jackmjenkins.60
There are also other ways to reach me in my bio.
There are also other ways to reach me in my bio.
A big subtext here: The GOP and Trump administration — including Trump himself! — have repeatedly bemoaned the plight of persecuted Christians over the years, often referencing Iranian Christians in particular.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what’s happening to them,’ said the Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith.
religionnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A big subtext here: The GOP and Trump administration — including Trump himself! — have repeatedly bemoaned the plight of persecuted Christians over the years, often referencing Iranian Christians in particular.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
But per this priest, the admin is trying to deport Iranian Christians back to Iran.
Oh hey a Mr. Rogers-themed campaign announcement — can’t say I’ve seen a campaign announcement with this level of cozy vibes before.
(Religion aside: In addition to running his massively popular show, Mr. Rogers — Fred Rogers — was an ordained Presbyterian minister.)
(Religion aside: In addition to running his massively popular show, Mr. Rogers — Fred Rogers — was an ordained Presbyterian minister.)
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Oh hey a Mr. Rogers-themed campaign announcement — can’t say I’ve seen a campaign announcement with this level of cozy vibes before.
(Religion aside: In addition to running his massively popular show, Mr. Rogers — Fred Rogers — was an ordained Presbyterian minister.)
(Religion aside: In addition to running his massively popular show, Mr. Rogers — Fred Rogers — was an ordained Presbyterian minister.)
“Of the state’s 27 new cases, 16 were linked to exposure at a church, the Way of Truth Church in Inman.”
".. A measles outbreak that began in South Carolina at the start of October is showing no signs of slowing as officials on Tuesday reported 27 new cases since Friday. Those cases bring the outbreak total to 111."
@arstechnica.com @aaronsojourner.org
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@arstechnica.com @aaronsojourner.org
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Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week.
arstechnica.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“Of the state’s 27 new cases, 16 were linked to exposure at a church, the Way of Truth Church in Inman.”
I did not realize until recently that people have strong feelings against “people movers” in airports.
(Those people are wrong. If you’re gonna have a super-long terminal, then people movers are good, actually.)
(Those people are wrong. If you’re gonna have a super-long terminal, then people movers are good, actually.)
December 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I did not realize until recently that people have strong feelings against “people movers” in airports.
(Those people are wrong. If you’re gonna have a super-long terminal, then people movers are good, actually.)
(Those people are wrong. If you’re gonna have a super-long terminal, then people movers are good, actually.)
Just gonna take this as an opportunity to note that when I'm president*, I will do everything in my power to ensure all three branches of government are required to use Georgia as their standard font.
*lol can you imagine also I'd make May 4 a federal holiday
*lol can you imagine also I'd make May 4 a federal holiday
Mr. Rubio said switching back to Times New Roman would “restore decorum and professionalism to the department’s written work.” Calibri is “informal” when compared to serif typefaces like Times New Roman and “clashes” with the department’s official letterhead. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Rubio Deletes Calibri as the State Department’s Official Typeface
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December 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Just gonna take this as an opportunity to note that when I'm president*, I will do everything in my power to ensure all three branches of government are required to use Georgia as their standard font.
*lol can you imagine also I'd make May 4 a federal holiday
*lol can you imagine also I'd make May 4 a federal holiday
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
"The Muslim community was there for us in November, and while I'm president, I'm going to be there for you" — Trump, at the White House Iftar, in May
"Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With the little [makes a noise]. With her little turban." — Trump, today
"Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With the little [makes a noise]. With her little turban." — Trump, today
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
"The Muslim community was there for us in November, and while I'm president, I'm going to be there for you" — Trump, at the White House Iftar, in May
"Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With the little [makes a noise]. With her little turban." — Trump, today
"Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With the little [makes a noise]. With her little turban." — Trump, today
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"Beer was traditionally one of those products that was always considered kosher no matter what," said Rabbi Moshe Elefant. But as with any processed food, he said, production has become more complicated.
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How kosher is beer? As with other products, it's increasingly complicated.
(RNS) — New guidance about beer, long considered kosher by default, is the latest evolution in kosher certification.
religionnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"Beer was traditionally one of those products that was always considered kosher no matter what," said Rabbi Moshe Elefant. But as with any processed food, he said, production has become more complicated.
religionnews.com/2025/12/09/h...
religionnews.com/2025/12/09/h...
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what’s happening to them,’ said the Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith.
religionnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: CBP posted a pic of two detained Iranians, saying, “No fun in the sun when you are unlawfully present.”
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
According to their Episcopal priest, they’re Christian converts seeking asylum, and deporting them may be a death sentence religionnews.com/2025/12/09/b...
Two things here: Jerusalem crosses are pretty typical in a lot of Christian contexts. Very liberal Christians get them as tattoos a lot, too.
And, also: it has *also* been/become a symbol on the far right, associated with the crusades, Christian nationalism, various far-right ideologies, etc.
And, also: it has *also* been/become a symbol on the far right, associated with the crusades, Christian nationalism, various far-right ideologies, etc.
Since deleted and yes, the patch logo is what you think it is and yes, it is the same as that one guy has as a tattoo.
Original image published on DVIDS in October (thanks @easybakeovensz.bsky.social): www.dvidshub.net/image/937605...
December 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Two things here: Jerusalem crosses are pretty typical in a lot of Christian contexts. Very liberal Christians get them as tattoos a lot, too.
And, also: it has *also* been/become a symbol on the far right, associated with the crusades, Christian nationalism, various far-right ideologies, etc.
And, also: it has *also* been/become a symbol on the far right, associated with the crusades, Christian nationalism, various far-right ideologies, etc.
Religion note: there's a longstanding theological debate over whether Jesus would classify* as a refugee today (or, say, an Internally Displaced Person), but liberal Christians have noted to me that recent history further complicates their critics' position, as DHS has also detained U.S. citizens.
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Religion note: there's a longstanding theological debate over whether Jesus would classify* as a refugee today (or, say, an Internally Displaced Person), but liberal Christians have noted to me that recent history further complicates their critics' position, as DHS has also detained U.S. citizens.
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This week, the National Latino Evangelical Coalition launched the Advent Welcome Campaign, which says: “There’s room in the inn." That in Advent, we should have space for immigrants, foreigners, refugees and others fleeing difficult situations.
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Room in the Inn: A Call for Immigrant Solidarity with Rev. Gabriel Salguero
Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, president and founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, unveils the Advent Welcome Campaign and discusses the impact current policies are having on the…
religionnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This week, the National Latino Evangelical Coalition launched the Advent Welcome Campaign, which says: “There’s room in the inn." That in Advent, we should have space for immigrants, foreigners, refugees and others fleeing difficult situations.
religionnews.com/2025/12/05/4...
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