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American Writers Museum @americanwritersmuseum.org · 10h

Tonight, Indigenous Studies scholars @tomtweed.bsky.social and John Low will be at the museum to discuss Tweed's new book, RELIGION IN THE LANDS THAT BECAME AMERICA! Beat the cold and warm up inside while learning more about indigenous history! www.eventbrite.com/e/american-p...

American Prophets: Religion in the Lands that Became America (IN PERSON)

Scholar and author Thomas A. Tweed discusses his new book "Religion in the Lands that Became America" with fellow scholar John N. Low.

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Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 2d

So excited to be talking with my friend John Low about my new book on Monday at the American Writers Museum in Chicago!

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John Low at the AWM!

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 5d

Our analysis of EPA air monitoring data shows that companies have far underestimated the pollution caused by their facilities.

At a U.S. Steel plant outside Pittsburgh, monitors found benzene levels 37 times higher than estimated emissions.

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Air Pollution From Industrial Facilities Is Far Worse Than Estimated

The Trump administration has put a stop to EPA rules that would have required more than 130 industrial facilities to install air monitors to measure pollution. Millions of people living near these pla...

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Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 10d

Looking forward to talking with John Low about my new book at the American Writers’ Museum in Chicago!
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American Prophets: Religion in the Lands that Became America (IN PERSON) www.eventbrite.com/e/american-p...

American Prophets: Religion in the Lands that Became America (IN PERSON)

Scholar and author Thomas A. Tweed discusses his new book "Religion in the Lands that Became America" with fellow scholar John N. Low.

www.eventbrite.com

Christianity Today @christianitytoday.com · 10d

The looming cessation of SNAP benefits exacerbates already-strained resources at the country’s food banks.

The need could very quickly reach “catastrophic levels” that outpace food charities, said the director of Christian antihunger organization Bread for the World.

Government Shutdown Deepens Hunger Crisis - Christianity Today

When paychecks and SNAP distributions stop, the food pantry line grows.

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Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 11d

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MAGA Catholics Cheer Food Stamp Cuts — Pope Leo’s Church Rallies for the Hungry

MAGA Catholic influencers are cheering the cutoff of food stamps — even as Catholic bishops, backed by Pope Leo XIV, plead for a restoration of benefits and mobilize the Church to feed those in need.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12d

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 16d

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Christopher Hale (@christopherjhale)

In surprising off-the-cuff remarks, Pope Leo said the Catholic Church is studying whether it can ordain women to the diaconate.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 19d

In 1939, St. Louis woke up to “Black Tuesday” – a day when coal smoke turned noon into night.

What followed was a yearslong fight for clean air that reshaped the city and paved the way for America’s air pollution laws.
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When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money

The situation had to get pretty bad before people really forced the government to act. But the effort was ultimately successful.

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Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for the chance to think about the contemporary significance of my early work!

American Religion @amrel.bsky.social · 25d

Back Pages is back again with your biweekly Thursday installment: Thomas Tweed on American religious historiography. Tweed reflects on the place-centered focus of his scholarship and the importance of narrative complexity in US history. Read further here: www.american-religion.org/back-pages/d...

Documenting the Emergence of a White Male Protestant Establishment — American Religion

Thomas Tweed on American religious historiography

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American Religion @amrel.bsky.social · 25d

Back Pages is back again with your biweekly Thursday installment: Thomas Tweed on American religious historiography. Tweed reflects on the place-centered focus of his scholarship and the importance of narrative complexity in US history. Read further here: www.american-religion.org/back-pages/d...

Documenting the Emergence of a White Male Protestant Establishment — American Religion

Thomas Tweed on American religious historiography

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 26d

2025 Press Freedom Rank
1 Norway
2 Estonia
3 Netherlands
4 Sweden
5 Finland
11 Germany
16 NZ
20 UK
21 Canada
25 France
27 S Africa
29 Australia
31 Poland
49 Italy
52 Ghana

57 US

58 Gambia
61 S Korea
63 Brazil
66 Japan
89 Greece
112 Israel
124 Mexico
151 India
171 Russia
178 China
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Global map with countries shaded to indicate level of freedom of the press based on the 2025 Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index.

Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 27d

Can’t wait to read this important new book!

Katharine Gerbner @ktgerbs.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm excited to share that my new book ARCHIVAL IRRUPTIONS: Constructing Religion and Criminalizing Obeah in Eighteenth-Century Jamaica is coming out with
@dukepress.bsky.social in October!

Book cover of Archival Irruptions: Constructing Religion and Criminalizing Obeah in Eighteenth-Century Jamaica

Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · 28d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS South Bend” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS South Bend · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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RNS @rns.org · Oct 9

In the first official document of his papacy, Pope Leo placed the poor at the heart of the Catholic Church’s teaching, calling bishops around the world to take on the mantle of social justice in defense of the most vulnerable in society, including migrants.
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Pope Leo calls on Catholics to care for the poor in first official exhortation

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Leo picks up where Francis left off, when the Latin American pontiff called for a ‘preferential treatment for the poor’ and the need for a ‘poor church for the poor.’

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · Oct 7

Make plans to join us October 21st on Zoom to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the American Unitarian Association and reflect on the shared legacies of Congregationalism.

Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/aua-b...

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · Oct 1

Pope Leo XIV enters US political fray, challenging "inhuman treatment of immigrants" —> religionnews.com/2025/10/01/p...

Pope Leo XIV enters US political fray, challenging 'inhuman treatment of immigrants'

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The first American pope weighed in on a controversy roiling the Chicago diocese, telling journalists the Catholic Church’s political positions include more than opposing abortion.

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Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · Sep 28

Yes, my thanks to the Cushwa Center and to all the participants for the wonderful discussion!
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Peter J. Thuesen @peterjthuesen.bsky.social · Sep 27

Back from South Bend and the Cushwa Center's Dolan Seminar in American Religion, which featured a rousing discussion this morning of Tom Tweed's remarkable new book, Religion in the Lands That Became America: A New History (@yalepress.bsky.social). What a treat!

Peter J. Thuesen @peterjthuesen.bsky.social · Sep 27

Back from South Bend and the Cushwa Center's Dolan Seminar in American Religion, which featured a rousing discussion this morning of Tom Tweed's remarkable new book, Religion in the Lands That Became America: A New History (@yalepress.bsky.social). What a treat!

Max Perry Mueller @maxperrymueller.bsky.social · Sep 26

Starred Review of Wakara’s America from @publisherswkly.bsky.social. www.publishersweekly.com/9781541602595

Wakara’s America: The Life and Legacy of a Native Founder of the American West by Max Perry Mueller

In this gripping history, classicist Mueller (Race and the Making of the Mormon People) uncovers the life and complicated legacy...

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American Religion @amrel.bsky.social · Sep 26

COMING VERY SOON: American Religion's newsletter! Subscribe now for periodic memos about upcoming journal issues, important announcements, website series, and more!
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 24

Millions of Americans with Obamacare could face steep price increases if Congress lets extra funding expire in December.

Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year

Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.

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Dominic Preziosi @dominicpreziosi.bsky.social · Sep 18

We were lucky to live in a country where Kirk could say anything, ugly as it was; now we're in one where talk-show hosts can say nothing. This admin yearns to criminalize dissent, and as I note at @commonweal.bsky.social, Kirk's death is one more pretext www.commonwealmagazine.org/preziosi-kir...

Thomas Tweed @tomtweed.bsky.social · Aug 29

See Susan B. Reynolds’ call for “documentary accompaniment” in this issue!
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Susan Reynolds @susanbreynolds.bsky.social · Aug 28

My latest for @commonweal.bsky.social is out today — on ICE, the Church, and documentary justice www.commonwealmagazine.org/pinochet-tru...

The Pinochet Parallels

'Second-term Trump has put me in mind of former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet.'

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Commonweal @commonweal.bsky.social · Aug 27

The September issue is here! Inside:
- @susanbreynolds.bsky.social on Trump and Pinochet
- Phil Christman on economics and Christianity
- @heidischlumpf.bsky.social on Catholic 'mom bloggers'
- Lynn Casteel Harper on the virtues of solitude
And more!
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