Jack Jenkins
@jackjenkins.me
National Reporter for Religion News Service. "Workaday writer." — The New Yorker. Author of "American Prophets," a book on the religious left. Tips? Try me on Signal: jackmjenkins.60 Website: 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...
This is an interesting argument — obviously journalists are, in fact, tapping into these networks, but it’s also true that the initial delivery of (often immediately relevant and accurate) information for people on these networks isn’t journalists.
It’s their neighbors.
It’s their neighbors.
"My prediction for 2026: the news industry will finally realize that these informal community information networks are not peripheral to local news — they are the most functional version of it."
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-...
The future of news is happening where no one is looking
"In 2026, more news organizations will understand that people don’t always want an article. Sometimes they just want clarity."
www.niemanlab.org
December 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This is an interesting argument — obviously journalists are, in fact, tapping into these networks, but it’s also true that the initial delivery of (often immediately relevant and accurate) information for people on these networks isn’t journalists.
It’s their neighbors.
It’s their neighbors.
I was today years old when I learned that apparently carrying around a trash bag on Christmas morning and aggressively urging everyone to put their used wrapping paper in said bag is a classic Dad Thing and y’all it seems I have *arrived.*
December 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I was today years old when I learned that apparently carrying around a trash bag on Christmas morning and aggressively urging everyone to put their used wrapping paper in said bag is a classic Dad Thing and y’all it seems I have *arrived.*
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Gather round children and I shall tell you the legend of Marie Kondo
There should be a reverse Christmas where a magical man comes to your house and takes away a bunch of junk. But the government won't allow this because it doesn't help the economy
December 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Gather round children and I shall tell you the legend of Marie Kondo
To all those celebrating: Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
To all those celebrating: Merry Christmas!
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Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and stra...
www.reuters.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Warning about this story: it’s a *bit* intense — because the subject matter, well, just is.
If you’re listening to @npr.org tonight, you may hear my voice — as part of this story I’ve been working on for a bit. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
How the clergy has rallied against the Trump administration's immigration policies
Religious leaders have rallied against the Trump administration's detention and deportation of immigrants. Clergy are filing lawsuits, accompanying migrants to court hearings and leading protests.
www.npr.org
December 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Warning about this story: it’s a *bit* intense — because the subject matter, well, just is.
If you’re listening to @npr.org tonight, you may hear my voice — as part of this story I’ve been working on for a bit. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
How the clergy has rallied against the Trump administration's immigration policies
Religious leaders have rallied against the Trump administration's detention and deportation of immigrants. Clergy are filing lawsuits, accompanying migrants to court hearings and leading protests.
www.npr.org
December 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
If you’re listening to @npr.org tonight, you may hear my voice — as part of this story I’ve been working on for a bit. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
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NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: As Christmas approaches, clergy, churches and other religious organizations are wrestling with how to mark one of the most important Christian holidays while also serving an immigrant population in crisis. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/w...
Churches deliver Christmas to immigrants detained, deported and in hiding
(RNS) — Clergy, churches and other religious organizations wrestle with how to mark one of the most important Christian holidays while also serving an immigrant population in crisis.
religionnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: As Christmas approaches, clergy, churches and other religious organizations are wrestling with how to mark one of the most important Christian holidays while also serving an immigrant population in crisis. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/w...
NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: As Christmas approaches, clergy, churches and other religious organizations are wrestling with how to mark one of the most important Christian holidays while also serving an immigrant population in crisis. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/w...
Churches deliver Christmas to immigrants detained, deported and in hiding
(RNS) — Clergy, churches and other religious organizations wrestle with how to mark one of the most important Christian holidays while also serving an immigrant population in crisis.
religionnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: As Christmas approaches, clergy, churches and other religious organizations are wrestling with how to mark one of the most important Christian holidays while also serving an immigrant population in crisis. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/w...
The protesters described here in a DHS post as “imbecilic morons” were mostly clergy and faith leaders.
In fact, seven faith leaders were arrested at that protest. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
In fact, seven faith leaders were arrested at that protest. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
December 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The protesters described here in a DHS post as “imbecilic morons” were mostly clergy and faith leaders.
In fact, seven faith leaders were arrested at that protest. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
In fact, seven faith leaders were arrested at that protest. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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“Imran Ahmed, chief executive of Centre for Countering Digital Hate; Josephine Ballon and Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, leaders of HateAid, a German organization; former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, who was responsible for digital affairs; and Clare Melford, who runs the Global Disinformation Index.”
US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
apnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“Imran Ahmed, chief executive of Centre for Countering Digital Hate; Josephine Ballon and Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, leaders of HateAid, a German organization; former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, who was responsible for digital affairs; and Clare Melford, who runs the Global Disinformation Index.”
Via @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: 'There is no Christmas for separated families': Pastors tend to immigrant families in crisis —> religionnews.com/2025/12/23/t...
'There is no Christmas for separated families': Pastors tend to immigrant families in crisis
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — As Los Angeles pastors lead congregations and preach about the meaning of Christmas, they’re facing the emotional devastation of families struggling to cling to hope.
religionnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Via @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: 'There is no Christmas for separated families': Pastors tend to immigrant families in crisis —> religionnews.com/2025/12/23/t...
Important thing to remember: Pope Leo — the sitting pontiff, who is from Chicago — has publicly commented on this exact issue at this exact ICE facility: “I would certainly invite the authorities to allow pastoral workers to attend to the needs of those people.” religionnews.com/2025/11/04/c...
December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Important thing to remember: Pope Leo — the sitting pontiff, who is from Chicago — has publicly commented on this exact issue at this exact ICE facility: “I would certainly invite the authorities to allow pastoral workers to attend to the needs of those people.” religionnews.com/2025/11/04/c...
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“Catholic religious and others last week made a public appeal amid the cold outside a federal office building in Chicago: They wanted permission to bring Communion and pastoral care to immigration detainees on Christmas.” www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...
Catholics demand Communion for immigration detainees at Christmas
Catholic religious and others made a public appeal outside a federal field office Dec. 19 in Chicago: They wanted permission to bring Communion and pastoral care to immigration detainees on Christmas.
www.ncronline.org
December 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“Catholic religious and others last week made a public appeal amid the cold outside a federal office building in Chicago: They wanted permission to bring Communion and pastoral care to immigration detainees on Christmas.” www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...
But this…isn't what happened, per the reporting?
Weiss reportedly not only wanted to hold the piece until they could get admin comment, but specifically suggested getting an interview with Stephen Miller or someone at that level.
That's not just a "try harder" to get admin comment situation!
Weiss reportedly not only wanted to hold the piece until they could get admin comment, but specifically suggested getting an interview with Stephen Miller or someone at that level.
That's not just a "try harder" to get admin comment situation!
The Bari Weiss hysteria continues. Exactly what in "this piece isn't ready" and "try harder to get comment from the administration" constitutes the death of American journalism? www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
What Bari Weiss Got Right
And what she got wrong
www.theatlantic.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
But this…isn't what happened, per the reporting?
Weiss reportedly not only wanted to hold the piece until they could get admin comment, but specifically suggested getting an interview with Stephen Miller or someone at that level.
That's not just a "try harder" to get admin comment situation!
Weiss reportedly not only wanted to hold the piece until they could get admin comment, but specifically suggested getting an interview with Stephen Miller or someone at that level.
That's not just a "try harder" to get admin comment situation!
Crowd-sourced question: Let's say I wanted to know how many religious denominations, houses of worship, and faith-based organization sued the *Biden* administration in a given year.
Short of just searching a bunch of time-limited terms on RECAP, any suggestions on where to find that info?
Short of just searching a bunch of time-limited terms on RECAP, any suggestions on where to find that info?
December 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Crowd-sourced question: Let's say I wanted to know how many religious denominations, houses of worship, and faith-based organization sued the *Biden* administration in a given year.
Short of just searching a bunch of time-limited terms on RECAP, any suggestions on where to find that info?
Short of just searching a bunch of time-limited terms on RECAP, any suggestions on where to find that info?
Again: As noted in my next skeet, The Free Law Project (which is also home to RECAP, Courtlistener, etc.) is one of a handful of tech nonprofits that have low-key become super important *in general* over the years, and perhaps especially this year.
Y’all know we have a tool for finding exactly these kinds of bad redactions, right? free.law/open-source-...
December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Again: As noted in my next skeet, The Free Law Project (which is also home to RECAP, Courtlistener, etc.) is one of a handful of tech nonprofits that have low-key become super important *in general* over the years, and perhaps especially this year.
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OPINION: Kirk's Turning Point USA has gone far beyond its student roots and is now indispensable for the evangelical mandate movement.
religionnews.com/2025/12/19/w...
religionnews.com/2025/12/19/w...
Who inherits the Seven Mountains Mandate after Charlie Kirk?
(RNS) — Kirk's Turning Point USA has gone far beyond its student roots and is now indispensable for the evangelical mandate movement.
religionnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
OPINION: Kirk's Turning Point USA has gone far beyond its student roots and is now indispensable for the evangelical mandate movement.
religionnews.com/2025/12/19/w...
religionnews.com/2025/12/19/w...
Look I’ve been sick for a bit here and on all the cold meds so while it’s wild to me that I just up and wrote this on here tbh I’m also low-key proud it actually makes sense
1. First scene — shot entirely on 35mm (plus special effects) — opens w/a FIXED shot of a marsh, where a gentle ocean breeze causes reeds to sway in the wind under an alien sky.
For a few seconds, there's only the sounds of the marsh. Then, suddenly: shouting, rapid footsteps — and a familiar hum.
For a few seconds, there's only the sounds of the marsh. Then, suddenly: shouting, rapid footsteps — and a familiar hum.
Congrats! You are directing the new Star Wars movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey. What are you doing?
December 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Look I’ve been sick for a bit here and on all the cold meds so while it’s wild to me that I just up and wrote this on here tbh I’m also low-key proud it actually makes sense
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Catholic Bishops is Florida want a holiday moratorium on immigration enforcement so people can go to church and celebrate Christmas and New Years.
Florida Catholic Bishops call for moratorium on immigration enforcement during Christmas holidays
"Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families," they said. "Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement."
n.pr
December 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Catholic Bishops is Florida want a holiday moratorium on immigration enforcement so people can go to church and celebrate Christmas and New Years.
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RNS’ Most-Read Stories of 2025:
The Episcopal Church announced it will end its decades-old partnership with the government to resettle refugees, citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa who have been classified as refugees by Trump.
religionnews.com/2025/05/12/e...
The Episcopal Church announced it will end its decades-old partnership with the government to resettle refugees, citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa who have been classified as refugees by Trump.
religionnews.com/2025/05/12/e...
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, ends partnership with US government
(RNS) — 'In light of our church’s steadfast commitment to racial justice and reconciliation and our historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, we are not able to take this step,' the…
religionnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
RNS’ Most-Read Stories of 2025:
The Episcopal Church announced it will end its decades-old partnership with the government to resettle refugees, citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa who have been classified as refugees by Trump.
religionnews.com/2025/05/12/e...
The Episcopal Church announced it will end its decades-old partnership with the government to resettle refugees, citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa who have been classified as refugees by Trump.
religionnews.com/2025/05/12/e...
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iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
Archivists Posted the 60 Minutes CECOT Segment Bari Weiss Killed
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
www.404media.co
December 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
1. First scene — shot entirely on 35mm (plus special effects) — opens w/a FIXED shot of a marsh, where a gentle ocean breeze causes reeds to sway in the wind under an alien sky.
For a few seconds, there's only the sounds of the marsh. Then, suddenly: shouting, rapid footsteps — and a familiar hum.
For a few seconds, there's only the sounds of the marsh. Then, suddenly: shouting, rapid footsteps — and a familiar hum.
Congrats! You are directing the new Star Wars movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey. What are you doing?
December 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
1. First scene — shot entirely on 35mm (plus special effects) — opens w/a FIXED shot of a marsh, where a gentle ocean breeze causes reeds to sway in the wind under an alien sky.
For a few seconds, there's only the sounds of the marsh. Then, suddenly: shouting, rapid footsteps — and a familiar hum.
For a few seconds, there's only the sounds of the marsh. Then, suddenly: shouting, rapid footsteps — and a familiar hum.
Since the Internet Archive has popped back into relevance tonight, just an FYI: It's one of a handful of tech nonprofits that have low-key become super important *in general* over the years, and perhaps especially this year.
I feel like there’s a story to be done on the under-recognized importance of tech nonprofits to modern journalism.
E.g.:
• Signal
• RECAP/Courtlistener
• Internet Archive/Wayback Machine
• Wikipedia/Wikimedia
See also: nonprofit outlets like AP, ProPublica, and RNS, obvi.
E.g.:
• Signal
• RECAP/Courtlistener
• Internet Archive/Wayback Machine
• Wikipedia/Wikimedia
See also: nonprofit outlets like AP, ProPublica, and RNS, obvi.
December 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Since the Internet Archive has popped back into relevance tonight, just an FYI: It's one of a handful of tech nonprofits that have low-key become super important *in general* over the years, and perhaps especially this year.
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Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship facility for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth. The move underlines the immense challenges facing the country's whiskey industry.
Jim Beam Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle
The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.
nyti.ms
December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship facility for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth. The move underlines the immense challenges facing the country's whiskey industry.