Nancy Ammerman
@ntammerman.bsky.social
Sociologist of Religion; retired (sort of); gardener
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Episcopal leaders at Washington Cathedral yesterday honored Dick Cheney with dean calling him "statesman who shaped the course of this country & of the world." He did shape world (especially Iraq) but I don't think that's praiseworthy. Trying to be "national" church leads to muted prophetic voice 1/
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Episcopal leaders at Washington Cathedral yesterday honored Dick Cheney with dean calling him "statesman who shaped the course of this country & of the world." He did shape world (especially Iraq) but I don't think that's praiseworthy. Trying to be "national" church leads to muted prophetic voice 1/
Thank you for paying attention and sticking with it
One last piece of context, if I may. My years of reporting on abuse reform in the SBC informed how I approached this PCA story. It's challenged me to think carefully about what meaningful abuse response/reform actually looks like in practice (i.e. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...).
Abuse survivors retreat from advocacy for SBC reform after feds close case: A 'hard death'
With feds closing inquiry into abuse in Southern Baptist Convention and collapse of oversight-related reforms, survivors grieve an end to advocacy.
www.tennessean.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thank you for paying attention and sticking with it
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John Oliver had masterful segment on public media and how pulling federal money hurt rural consumers legislators said they were defending, while making it more likely those stations need NPR and PBS. And he's doing a cool auction to raise money. WATCH: https://loom.ly/t7FRhXc
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
John Oliver had masterful segment on public media and how pulling federal money hurt rural consumers legislators said they were defending, while making it more likely those stations need NPR and PBS. And he's doing a cool auction to raise money. WATCH: https://loom.ly/t7FRhXc
I sure would like to know what the magic was that took the blinders off the eyes of #MarjorieTaylorGreen. We could use some giant containers of that magic to spread around.
November 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I sure would like to know what the magic was that took the blinders off the eyes of #MarjorieTaylorGreen. We could use some giant containers of that magic to spread around.
Let he who is without sin…
What would Jesus do? Not this.
MAGA Pastor Slammed Over His Callous Reaction To Churches Donating To 'Single Mother Wh*res'
www.comicsands.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Let he who is without sin…
Man, I read this post and assumed it was in the US.
“Eleth Mtaita, a Lutheran pastor, was arrested Oct. 24 and accused of inciting his congregation. Armed men stormed his home, threatened his family and took the pastor away.”
religionnews.com/2025/11/13/i...
religionnews.com/2025/11/13/i...
In Tanzania, faith leaders who speak out against post-election violence are targeted
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Catholic Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi has called for justice for the victims, warning that there can be no peace without it.
religionnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Man, I read this post and assumed it was in the US.
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This is academic censorship, full stop.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This is academic censorship, full stop.
#researchJOB: The folks at the Sacred Design Lab are looking for a parttime person to expand their sources - both people and publications - that address the relational, practical, and spiritual challenges of #SpiritualInnovation. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Research Assistant Job Description - Fall 2025
Research Assistant Project Background Supported by grants from the Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF) and the Fetzer Institute, Sacred Design Lab will continue to support the field of spiritu...
docs.google.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#researchJOB: The folks at the Sacred Design Lab are looking for a parttime person to expand their sources - both people and publications - that address the relational, practical, and spiritual challenges of #SpiritualInnovation. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I have a dream — we warmly thank @markey.senate.gov for his great service as he hands the baton to @pressley.house.gov and endorses her for his Senate seat. How about it?
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I have a dream — we warmly thank @markey.senate.gov for his great service as he hands the baton to @pressley.house.gov and endorses her for his Senate seat. How about it?
Trump: here’s a bad deal. Dems: No.
T: Okay, so I’ll add another bad thing. Dems: No.
T: Let’s add one more bad thing. Dems: No.
T: And another one. Dems: No
R’s: How about that original bad deal without the add-on pain?
D’s: Okay.
The Art of Bad Deals
T: Okay, so I’ll add another bad thing. Dems: No.
T: Let’s add one more bad thing. Dems: No.
T: And another one. Dems: No
R’s: How about that original bad deal without the add-on pain?
D’s: Okay.
The Art of Bad Deals
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Trump: here’s a bad deal. Dems: No.
T: Okay, so I’ll add another bad thing. Dems: No.
T: Let’s add one more bad thing. Dems: No.
T: And another one. Dems: No
R’s: How about that original bad deal without the add-on pain?
D’s: Okay.
The Art of Bad Deals
T: Okay, so I’ll add another bad thing. Dems: No.
T: Let’s add one more bad thing. Dems: No.
T: And another one. Dems: No
R’s: How about that original bad deal without the add-on pain?
D’s: Okay.
The Art of Bad Deals
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Help your patients get the facts. ACOG’s new infographic explains the facts about acetaminophen use in pregnancy; addresses common myths; and offers clear, evidence-based guidance. Download and share this resource in your practice to help your patients feel confident and informed: bit.ly/4hAYNeP
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Help your patients get the facts. ACOG’s new infographic explains the facts about acetaminophen use in pregnancy; addresses common myths; and offers clear, evidence-based guidance. Download and share this resource in your practice to help your patients feel confident and informed: bit.ly/4hAYNeP
This thread and comments are golden
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
This thread and comments are golden
All that new White House toilet needs is a few file boxes.
November 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
All that new White House toilet needs is a few file boxes.
Gee NYTimes - 3 whole days and they are still dealing with it?
Three days after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, floodwaters have continued to rise in St. Elizabeth Parish because of a blocked drainage system. As of Friday, homes and roads remained flooded, and power had not been restored. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
October 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Gee NYTimes - 3 whole days and they are still dealing with it?
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Please repost:
We're looking for an excellent writer/editor with strong data journalism skills to join the religion team at @pewresearch.org.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
We're looking for an excellent writer/editor with strong data journalism skills to join the religion team at @pewresearch.org.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
October 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Please repost:
We're looking for an excellent writer/editor with strong data journalism skills to join the religion team at @pewresearch.org.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
We're looking for an excellent writer/editor with strong data journalism skills to join the religion team at @pewresearch.org.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
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"In the two years since the state started charging a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million, the effort has created a $5.7 billion windfall, with the surplus being used to fund bridge repairs, bolster literacy programs and address the transportation system’s budget deficit."
Taxing the rich works!
Taxing the rich works!
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
"In the two years since the state started charging a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million, the effort has created a $5.7 billion windfall, with the surplus being used to fund bridge repairs, bolster literacy programs and address the transportation system’s budget deficit."
Taxing the rich works!
Taxing the rich works!
Who’s got the cash to buy it cheap and turn it back into a real newspaper?
Some news: The Washington Post is preparing to cut newsroom staff even after several high profile exits. Bezos’ new opinion editor has privately told people The Post is in “severe financial distress.” Details in @status.news www.status.news/p/washington...
Pain at The Post
As morale sinks and top talent exits, staffers at The Washington Post are bracing for more pain ahead of the holidays—raising questions about Will Lewis’ leadership, nearly two years into his tenure a...
www.status.news
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Who’s got the cash to buy it cheap and turn it back into a real newspaper?
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Join today’s ASA webinar to get tips for communicating sociological research to nonacademic audiences. W/ Douglas Hartmann (University of Minnesota) & Jill Yavorsky (UNC-Charlotte). TODAY, 10/23, 4-5 pm Eastern. Free for ASA members. Register here: https://bit.ly/3L1ApH1
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Join today’s ASA webinar to get tips for communicating sociological research to nonacademic audiences. W/ Douglas Hartmann (University of Minnesota) & Jill Yavorsky (UNC-Charlotte). TODAY, 10/23, 4-5 pm Eastern. Free for ASA members. Register here: https://bit.ly/3L1ApH1
Bless this man’s creative heart and may his numbers increase
In late August, Sam O’Hara began filming National Guard troops in D.C. while playing “The Imperial March” from his phone or a handheld speaker and posted the videos to his TikTok account.
He was detained Sept. 11.
He was detained Sept. 11.
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Bless this man’s creative heart and may his numbers increase
Precisely why we have yet to attend a #Celtics game even though we love basketball. We could afford the tickets but it’s the principle of the thing
For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out. n.pr/47Cznu2
Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans
For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out.
n.pr
October 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Precisely why we have yet to attend a #Celtics game even though we love basketball. We could afford the tickets but it’s the principle of the thing
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Research is clear: millionaire flight due to higher taxes is simply not a thing. Millionaires move *less* than the rest of us and often move from one higher-tax state to another (because of amenities!). prospect.org/2025/10/23/m...
The Myth That Mamdani Will Cause New York City’s Richest to Leave - The American Prospect
Millionaire tax flight would devastate a future Mamdani administration. If the rich leave, how could anything be financed? But research shows that wealthy individuals move at lower rates than others, ...
prospect.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Research is clear: millionaire flight due to higher taxes is simply not a thing. Millionaires move *less* than the rest of us and often move from one higher-tax state to another (because of amenities!). prospect.org/2025/10/23/m...
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Friendly reminder that "Mainstream Media" includes your little local newspapers and TV affiliates. Reward them for their coverage of the day by clicking the links and sharing so they know you want to see them report on rallies.
October 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Friendly reminder that "Mainstream Media" includes your little local newspapers and TV affiliates. Reward them for their coverage of the day by clicking the links and sharing so they know you want to see them report on rallies.
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Thanks for the count — and thousands if you count all the people who gave us enthusiastic honks and waves as they drove by #NoKingsWestRoxbury
Wow, #NoKingsWestRoxbury (southwest Boston neighborhood) had 570 people (actual count) fill the inside & outside of the rotary. Watch @universalhub.com & The Bulletin for photos & stories. All generations, lots of new protesters out to save #democracy! Signs, costumes, chants, community of patriots!
October 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thanks for the count — and thousands if you count all the people who gave us enthusiastic honks and waves as they drove by #NoKingsWestRoxbury
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Their project depends on making us all feel alone, isolated and powerless. Taking part in a protest destroys all of those feelings in an instant. Go.
Head to a protest today. I can almost promise you will feel less hopeless. That's exactly what they don't want. There are more of us than there are of them.
October 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Their project depends on making us all feel alone, isolated and powerless. Taking part in a protest destroys all of those feelings in an instant. Go.