Nancy Janisch (she/her)
@nancyajanisch.bsky.social
Retired emergency vet then campus minister.(PCUSA; United Campus Christian Fellowship).Interested in the intersection of faith, justice, science,and politics. LGBTQ ally. Opposing Christian Nationalism where I can. www.conversationinfaith.com
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Friends if you are a Christian now is the time to speak out about Christian Nationalism. There are both a national organization and in Michigan you can join us as we start in person local groups. I'll link to both groups in the comments.
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Note the framing here:
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
February 14, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Note the framing here:
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
What a surprise
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
What a surprise
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NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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The Transfiguration is an odd story. What do we do with such a strange tale?
The Transfiguration is an odd story. What do we do with such a strange tale?
Listen to Him!
Sometimes stories in the Bible are hard to grasp. Perhaps the cultural context is so different we have trouble understanding it. Perhaps the text challenges some deeply held belief or a long held a…
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February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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The Transfiguration is an odd story. What do we do with such a strange tale?
The Transfiguration is an odd story. What do we do with such a strange tale?
Is this a trick question?
Is there anyone in the Trump admin who isn’t a complete scumbag?
February 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Is this a trick question?
What?
Trump: We're also purchasing 30 new and modified Abrams tanks. Was named in honor of Stacey Abrams. Only a few very political people would understand that. Congratulations. Thank you very much for a great name, Stacey.
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
What?
That should be fine, right?😳
Trump has nominated Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations. This guy. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
In the “private sector,” there “needs to be a presumption that people are allowed to discriminate,” meaning that they get to “make a choice about This & not That, & that as long as the govt is not doing that, that should be a permissible thing” - Claremont fellow Jeremy Carl
He adds that…. 1/
He adds that…. 1/
February 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM
That should be fine, right?😳
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It's not a new observation at this point but that wild Noem/Lewandowski story in WSJ really brings home the extent to which all the Trump 2 cabinet-level goblins see their jobs as flying private, doing short-form video, and screaming at underlings. They all hate each other and none of them can read.
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
It's not a new observation at this point but that wild Noem/Lewandowski story in WSJ really brings home the extent to which all the Trump 2 cabinet-level goblins see their jobs as flying private, doing short-form video, and screaming at underlings. They all hate each other and none of them can read.
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EXCLUSIVE from me: A group of 40-plus Catholic Democrats have issued what amounts to a theological rebuke of Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent theological defense of Trump’s immigration agenda, outlining religious principles they suggest compel them to reform ICE. religionnews.com/2026/02/13/c...
Catholic congressional Democrats say they are compelled by faith to reform ICE
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Their Friday (Feb. 13) statement, led by Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, outlines a series of Catholic social teaching principles that the lawmakers say they consider when approachin...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM
EXCLUSIVE from me: A group of 40-plus Catholic Democrats have issued what amounts to a theological rebuke of Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent theological defense of Trump’s immigration agenda, outlining religious principles they suggest compel them to reform ICE. religionnews.com/2026/02/13/c...
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If ICE still stands for "Immigration and Customs Enforcement" then why do Republicans want them anywhere near a polling location?
Because lawless ICE goons are harassing, arresting, and murdering people who are citizens, you idiot.
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If ICE still stands for "Immigration and Customs Enforcement" then why do Republicans want them anywhere near a polling location?
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There are ~90 million people alive today because of USAID. Russ Vought illegally shut it down and now is spending the money on himself. These are deeply evil people. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
There are ~90 million people alive today because of USAID. Russ Vought illegally shut it down and now is spending the money on himself. These are deeply evil people. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
This is a helpful explainer
The federal judiciary consists of 3 levels with SCOTUS at the top, US Courts of Appeals (~179 judges), US District Courts (~677 judges). But District Cts even w/ Trump appointed judges have been ruling for immigrants in large numbers. Why? Each level of cts has a distinct institutional context. 1/
Judges have mostly rejected the government’s attempt to detain anyone who is black or brown. As of early January (the last time anyone had time to count) 300 judges in 1000s of decisions rejected the government’s arguments. Less than a dozen permit it.
9/
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This is a helpful explainer
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You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Breaking News: The Trump administration repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being, meaning that the EPA can no longer regulate them. nyti.ms/4rSszQu
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Pay attention. Contact your senators
I read the Trump-backed voter suppression bill, the so-called “Save America Act,” so you don’t have to. Here’s my summary. Please tell your Senators to vote NO on this abomination: 202-224-3121. TY. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Pay attention. Contact your senators
I hope to see you at this event.
We hope to see you at this event supporting families affected by ICE. We will be there to talk with people about Christian Nationalism and our organization.
February 12, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I hope to see you at this event.
Pam Bondi had a successful day yesterday because it was all performance for Trump. he noticed and is happy. Mission accomplished 👏
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Pam Bondi had a successful day yesterday because it was all performance for Trump. he noticed and is happy. Mission accomplished 👏
This thread
I know cis people don't realize the cruelty, so with gentleness and empathy for them, let me try to explain.
Being trans is difficult. Instinctively, you already know this because you think it would be better not to be trans.
Being trans is difficult. Instinctively, you already know this because you think it would be better not to be trans.
“We would expect support for full social transition to be agreed very rarely”
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
This thread
Not to mention that showing ID to buy beer is proof of age. Not proof of citizenship.
These dudes think this is so clever.
Beyond the difference in harms that accompanies the age limits for booze and voting, there were 26,000+ arrests of minors for liquor law violations in 2019. It’s a relatively common crime.
There are functionally no arrests each year for in-person voter fraud.
Beyond the difference in harms that accompanies the age limits for booze and voting, there were 26,000+ arrests of minors for liquor law violations in 2019. It’s a relatively common crime.
There are functionally no arrests each year for in-person voter fraud.
Rep. Brian Steil: "I flew home to my home state of Wisconsin, went to buy a 6 pack a beer, the clerk asked for my ID, confirmed it, and then I was allowed to buy the beer. I just think it's nuts that we protect our beer more than our ballots."
February 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Not to mention that showing ID to buy beer is proof of age. Not proof of citizenship.
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Don't forget to thank President Trump when your energy costs rise
Don't forget to thank President Trump when your energy costs rise
Tab for keeping Michigan coal plant open under Trump orders grows to $135M
Utility Consumers Energy is seeking permission to pass an initial $42 million in costs for running the J.H. Campbell coal power plant on to power customers in 11 states.
www.mlive.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Don't forget to thank President Trump when your energy costs rise
Don't forget to thank President Trump when your energy costs rise
If you haven't seen any of Pam Bondi's testimony today, oh my goodness. Check out @atrupar.com for clips. 😳
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
If you haven't seen any of Pam Bondi's testimony today, oh my goodness. Check out @atrupar.com for clips. 😳
This seems problematic
CNN confirms what MSNBC reported live a few hours ago: DOJ is surveilling Dem lawmakers when they go to the DOJ to search unredacted Epstein files.
CNN: "Another photograph - these are notes AG Bondi brought to the hearing today. This shows a list of Rep. Jayapal's search history. Lawmakers are allowed to go to a DOJ facility to search unredacted files. We learned from this photo that the searches are apparently being tracked & read by the DOJ"
February 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
This seems problematic
what?
Jim Jordan: "You have a right to protest in the street, but that doesn't give you a right to go into the Capitol and disrupt Congress"
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
what?
This is just weird.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
FAA lifts El Paso airspace closure, citing ‘no threat,’ but there’s widespread confusion about what prompted it | CNN
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the temporary shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas, just a few hours after it was imposed.
www.cnn.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
This is just weird.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
Good Grief, these people are stupid. Or perhaps unrepentant liars. Or both...
Burgum: "CO2 was never a pollutant. When we breathe, we emit CO2. Plants need CO2 to survive and grow. They thrive with more CO2. So the whole endangerment thing opens up an opportunity for the revival of clean, beautiful, American coal."
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Good Grief, these people are stupid. Or perhaps unrepentant liars. Or both...
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad