Jack Jenkins
@jackjenkins.me
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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!
Also, you can grab my book here: www.amazon.com/American-Pro...
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...
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Mike Johnson has sworn in Adelita Grijalva, ending the 50 day standoff that left her unable to represent 800K Arizonans in DC amid the shutdown.
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Rep. Adelita Grijalva sworn in, setting up vote on release of Epstein files
The ceremony ended a seven-week standoff with House Speaker Mike Johnson that left Grijalva unable to fully represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District in Washington.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mike Johnson has sworn in Adelita Grijalva, ending the 50 day standoff that left her unable to represent 800K Arizonans in DC amid the shutdown.
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Standing ovations from Dems, empty GOP seats - what it was like in the chamber & what it means for Epstein files:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Who’s Jeff Hood?
He’s a priest, an ordained minister, a Black Lives Matter activist, and someone who has witnessed more executions than almost anyone in the US.
A look inside America’s execution chambers on this week’s “More To The Story.”
He’s a priest, an ordained minister, a Black Lives Matter activist, and someone who has witnessed more executions than almost anyone in the US.
A look inside America’s execution chambers on this week’s “More To The Story.”
Executions Are Rising in the US. This Reverend Witnesses Them. - Reveal
On this week’s “More To The Story,” death row spiritual adviser Jeff Hood talks about how his longtime activism for racial justice led him inside America’s execution chambers for the final moments of ...
revealnews.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Who’s Jeff Hood?
He’s a priest, an ordained minister, a Black Lives Matter activist, and someone who has witnessed more executions than almost anyone in the US.
A look inside America’s execution chambers on this week’s “More To The Story.”
He’s a priest, an ordained minister, a Black Lives Matter activist, and someone who has witnessed more executions than almost anyone in the US.
A look inside America’s execution chambers on this week’s “More To The Story.”
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Catholic bishops nationwide recently announced “You Are Not Alone,” a program that lays out ways for Catholics across the country to provide direct aid and solidarity to immigrants in the U.S.
Catholic bishops launch new program in defense of migrants
At their first business meeting since the Trump administration crackdown began, church leaders resolved to combat the fear they detect among their adherents.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Catholic bishops nationwide recently announced “You Are Not Alone,” a program that lays out ways for Catholics across the country to provide direct aid and solidarity to immigrants in the U.S.
FYI: Also at this arraignment, but in the overflow room, which appears…livelier.
Asked to turnover his passport, Brian Straw’s lawyer notes Straw’s participation in Broadview protests was partly to oppose revoking “papers” from immigrants.
The judge says she won’t require it, and the room applauds
Asked to turnover his passport, Brian Straw’s lawyer notes Straw’s participation in Broadview protests was partly to oppose revoking “papers” from immigrants.
The judge says she won’t require it, and the room applauds
Kat Abughazaleh is sitting in a 10th floor courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse ahead of the arraignment of her in others in this case. Waiting on U.S. Magistrate Judge Heather McShain.
Kat Abughazaleh, other candidates face arraignment in Broadview conspiracy case
Reporting w/ @tinasfon.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Reporting w/ @tinasfon.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
FYI: Also at this arraignment, but in the overflow room, which appears…livelier.
Asked to turnover his passport, Brian Straw’s lawyer notes Straw’s participation in Broadview protests was partly to oppose revoking “papers” from immigrants.
The judge says she won’t require it, and the room applauds
Asked to turnover his passport, Brian Straw’s lawyer notes Straw’s participation in Broadview protests was partly to oppose revoking “papers” from immigrants.
The judge says she won’t require it, and the room applauds
Actually, hypothetically… *could* they call Pope Leo as a witness?
I doubt he’d come, of course, but he’s still a U.S. citizen, and registered to vote in Illinois (albeit in a county *next to* the one where the Broadview facility resides). religionnews.com/2025/05/09/c...
I doubt he’d come, of course, but he’s still a U.S. citizen, and registered to vote in Illinois (albeit in a county *next to* the one where the Broadview facility resides). religionnews.com/2025/05/09/c...
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Actually, hypothetically… *could* they call Pope Leo as a witness?
I doubt he’d come, of course, but he’s still a U.S. citizen, and registered to vote in Illinois (albeit in a county *next to* the one where the Broadview facility resides). religionnews.com/2025/05/09/c...
I doubt he’d come, of course, but he’s still a U.S. citizen, and registered to vote in Illinois (albeit in a county *next to* the one where the Broadview facility resides). religionnews.com/2025/05/09/c...
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How the court visit to Broadview and other discovery goes will affect that injunction hearing.
He also raises concerns over clergy access to the facility.
"I heard in the paper that even the pope got involved here," Gettleman says, noting they won't call the pope as a witness.
He also raises concerns over clergy access to the facility.
"I heard in the paper that even the pope got involved here," Gettleman says, noting they won't call the pope as a witness.
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
How the court visit to Broadview and other discovery goes will affect that injunction hearing.
He also raises concerns over clergy access to the facility.
"I heard in the paper that even the pope got involved here," Gettleman says, noting they won't call the pope as a witness.
He also raises concerns over clergy access to the facility.
"I heard in the paper that even the pope got involved here," Gettleman says, noting they won't call the pope as a witness.
Via @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: Bishops publicly lament Trump deportation policies after pope urges stronger voice
Also, Bp. Rhoades, chair of the USCCB religious liberty committee: “We didn’t really anticipate what we’re facing now with the detention centers.” religionnews.com/2025/11/11/b...
Also, Bp. Rhoades, chair of the USCCB religious liberty committee: “We didn’t really anticipate what we’re facing now with the detention centers.” religionnews.com/2025/11/11/b...
Bishops publicly lament Trump deportation policies after pope urges stronger voice
BALTIMORE (RNS) — On the heels of the pope’s admonitions, there was a great deal of anticipation for how the bishops would approach immigration at their November meeting, the first since Leo’s electio...
religionnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Via @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: Bishops publicly lament Trump deportation policies after pope urges stronger voice
Also, Bp. Rhoades, chair of the USCCB religious liberty committee: “We didn’t really anticipate what we’re facing now with the detention centers.” religionnews.com/2025/11/11/b...
Also, Bp. Rhoades, chair of the USCCB religious liberty committee: “We didn’t really anticipate what we’re facing now with the detention centers.” religionnews.com/2025/11/11/b...
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"When voters are read direct quotes from Platner’s since-deleted Reddit posts, he loses to Collins by double digits."
EMILYs List poll: Platner will lose Maine Senate race
The Maine Senate race is all but a must-win for Democrats looking to take back the Senate.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"When voters are read direct quotes from Platner’s since-deleted Reddit posts, he loses to Collins by double digits."
Fact check: true! religionnews.com/2025/11/04/c...
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Fact check: true! religionnews.com/2025/11/04/c...
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BREAKING: House Dems release Epstein emails alleging Trump may have known about his behavior
House Dems release Epstein emails alleging Trump may have known about his behavior
Trump has dismissed demands for the Epstein files as a Democratic "hoax."
www.axios.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
BREAKING: House Dems release Epstein emails alleging Trump may have known about his behavior
I had this same reaction!
The guy was a preacher!
The guy was a preacher!
Yes. There’s a lot to say about the series on Garfield. Other historians can jump in to add what they noticed. I was surprised it overlooked his background as an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ.
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I had this same reaction!
The guy was a preacher!
The guy was a preacher!
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Wait, so the “walk of fame” is just…the presidents?
Why…call that a walk of fame?
Why…call that a walk of fame?
Trump: Take a look at this if you want to see detail. Most people do a sign and paint it on the wall. So that's half inch thick bronze. Carved. By a very talented person. And it's brass. It's pure brass.
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Wait, so the “walk of fame” is just…the presidents?
Why…call that a walk of fame?
Why…call that a walk of fame?
I feel like I’m living 28 Days Later, but instead of a zombie apocalypse, I went to bed early after a long day and woke up after a bit to realize that everyone on Bluesky became an aurora borealis while I was asleep.
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I feel like I’m living 28 Days Later, but instead of a zombie apocalypse, I went to bed early after a long day and woke up after a bit to realize that everyone on Bluesky became an aurora borealis while I was asleep.
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Listen to RNS national reporter @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social on @npr.org's Weekend Edition, where she discusses how the ICE crackdown in Chicago is impacting the way Latino migrants are practicing their faith.
www.npr.org/2025/11/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/08/n...
ICE crackdown in Chicago causes many immigrants to alter routines, even missing church
Since increased immigration enforcement actions began in Chicago, some Latino migrants there say they've been avoiding church out of fear of ICE arrests. But others say they're willing to take the…
www.npr.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Listen to RNS national reporter @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social on @npr.org's Weekend Edition, where she discusses how the ICE crackdown in Chicago is impacting the way Latino migrants are practicing their faith.
www.npr.org/2025/11/08/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/08/n...
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Didn’t know what to expect with this, but I’m about halfway through and, surprisingly, pretty into it.
The most satisfying period dramas evoke a bygone era even as they speak to the current moment, and “Death by Lightning,” a new four-act Netflix series, is no exception, Inkoo Kang writes. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HFRvVf
“Death by Lightning” Dramatizes the Assassination America Forgot
The new Netflix miniseries makes the 1881 killing of President James Garfield feel thrillingly current.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Didn’t know what to expect with this, but I’m about halfway through and, surprisingly, pretty into it.
Isn’t there already an ATC shortage?
Is this supposed to…help that?
Is this supposed to…help that?
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Isn’t there already an ATC shortage?
Is this supposed to…help that?
Is this supposed to…help that?
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In their first conference election since the ascendance of an American pope, U.S. Catholic bishops have narrowly chosen Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley, the ecclesiastical advisor for a powerful group of conservative Catholics, as their new president.
US Catholic Bishops elect Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as conference president
BALTIMORE, Md. (RNS) — As the secretary of the USCCB since 2022 and the most senior member of leadership young enough to take the presidency, Coakley had been considered the favorite.
religionnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In their first conference election since the ascendance of an American pope, U.S. Catholic bishops have narrowly chosen Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley, the ecclesiastical advisor for a powerful group of conservative Catholics, as their new president.
Note: Coakley is an ecclesial advisor to the Napa Institute, a conservative Catholic group.
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Note: Coakley is an ecclesial advisor to the Napa Institute, a conservative Catholic group.
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Relatedly, since I've been covering similar stuff for a bit: if this actually happens and faith leaders in Charlotte are planning anything in response, my Signal is jackmjenkins.60
"Some of the Border Patrol teams dispatched to Chicago could be diverted to Charlotte, North Carolina for an operation that is expected to start there this month, the U.S. officials said." www.cbsnews.com/news/gregory...
Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, official...
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Relatedly, since I've been covering similar stuff for a bit: if this actually happens and faith leaders in Charlotte are planning anything in response, my Signal is jackmjenkins.60
"And now for a panel on new developments in neurosurgery, featuring the actors from The Pitt, Gray's Anatomy, Scrubs, and ER!"
a panel on journalism including...who now
what man
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"And now for a panel on new developments in neurosurgery, featuring the actors from The Pitt, Gray's Anatomy, Scrubs, and ER!"
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a panel on journalism including...who now
![• The NYT announced the lineup for the Andrew Ross Sorkin-anchored
DealBook summit, which included one curious name: Erika Kirk. [NYT]
• A panel on journalism hosted by Michael Barbaro will include: Charlamagne Tha God, Jon Favreau, Amna Nawaz, David Remnick, Stephanie Ruhle, Andrew Schulz, and Ben Shapiro.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cvhu7p2bziajywpce7yrlevy/bafkreicn7lw6rvcuzeggxpnhbut62ogrvpbikaomwvfq2qsel3sx777uoq@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
a panel on journalism including...who now
"Some of the Border Patrol teams dispatched to Chicago could be diverted to Charlotte, North Carolina for an operation that is expected to start there this month, the U.S. officials said." www.cbsnews.com/news/gregory...
Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, official...
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"Some of the Border Patrol teams dispatched to Chicago could be diverted to Charlotte, North Carolina for an operation that is expected to start there this month, the U.S. officials said." www.cbsnews.com/news/gregory...