David Beckmann
@d-beckmann.bsky.social
Author| Pastor | Activist | Economist
Poverty Abolitionists: Faith, Activism, and Hope for Difficult Times
Out May 28, 2025 · Preorder now
Poverty Abolitionists: Faith, Activism, and Hope for Difficult Times
Out May 28, 2025 · Preorder now
On #AshWednesday, a large and diverse group of Christian leaders are releasing "A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy" at a virtual prayer service. It’s at 8pm ET on February 18th. Register here: sojourners.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PovertyAbolitionist #EndPoverty
#PovertyAbolitionist #EndPoverty
Join our vigil, A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy. This gathering offers space to center ourselves, pray for the most vulnerable and our nation’s leaders, and renew our shared co...
We are facing a cruel and oppressive government; civilians being demonized, disappeared, and even killed; the erosion of hard-won rights and freedoms; and a calculated effort to reverse America’s grow...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
On #AshWednesday, a large and diverse group of Christian leaders are releasing "A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy" at a virtual prayer service. It’s at 8pm ET on February 18th. Register here: sojourners.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PovertyAbolitionist #EndPoverty
#PovertyAbolitionist #EndPoverty
My friend @ricksteves.bsky.social calls out MAGA’s lies and policies that are eroding democratic norms, including how federal budget choices are shifting wealth from working people to the rich.
Watch in the link below.
#EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists #DefendDemocracy
Watch in the link below.
#EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists #DefendDemocracy
Rick Steves and the Defense of American Democracy
Rick Steves recently delivered a powerful address in defense of American democracy in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington. We’ve all been thinking and reading about this topic a lot, but I think Rick...
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February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
My friend @ricksteves.bsky.social calls out MAGA’s lies and policies that are eroding democratic norms, including how federal budget choices are shifting wealth from working people to the rich.
Watch in the link below.
#EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists #DefendDemocracy
Watch in the link below.
#EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists #DefendDemocracy
Dan Cattau is an inspiring person, a loving father, and a faithful friend. Despite disabilities, Dan has had a successful career as a journalist. In the article below, he tells the story of his student days at Colgate and the search for his first job.
You won't forget Dan Cattau.
#Inspiration
You won't forget Dan Cattau.
#Inspiration
A Story Always Finds a Way Home | Colgate Magazine
news.colgate.edu
February 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Dan Cattau is an inspiring person, a loving father, and a faithful friend. Despite disabilities, Dan has had a successful career as a journalist. In the article below, he tells the story of his student days at Colgate and the search for his first job.
You won't forget Dan Cattau.
#Inspiration
You won't forget Dan Cattau.
#Inspiration
Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger, offers a clear-eyed view of hunger in 2026. It's worth a listen: www.davidbeckmann.net/post/looking...
Looking Ahead on Hunger in 2026: Eric Mitchell
I recently listened to an important conversation between Minerva Delgado and Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger, on the Alliance’s January podcast. It is well worth your time.Eric ...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger, offers a clear-eyed view of hunger in 2026. It's worth a listen: www.davidbeckmann.net/post/looking...