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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New, detailed reporting about how Trump is using the 250th to raise money, launch his pet projects, and advance his political interests—and how donors with interests before the administration are all too eager to oblige. With expert comment from @mjrp.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
New, detailed reporting about how Trump is using the 250th to raise money, launch his pet projects, and advance his political interests—and how donors with interests before the administration are all too eager to oblige. With expert comment from @mjrp.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/u...
conversationinfaith.com/2026/02/07/l...
Salt, light, and loving our enemies. It's a hard "ask", but it is what Jesus asks us to do.
Salt, light, and loving our enemies. It's a hard "ask", but it is what Jesus asks us to do.
Light, Salt, Love
Christians are often reminded that we are to be salt and light. Salt flavors. Light illuminates. That is simply what salt and light do. While discipleship is personal, it is not private. It is what…
conversationinfaith.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:47 PM
conversationinfaith.com/2026/02/07/l...
Salt, light, and loving our enemies. It's a hard "ask", but it is what Jesus asks us to do.
Salt, light, and loving our enemies. It's a hard "ask", but it is what Jesus asks us to do.
Acts of hope and care
ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
Twin Cities tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests
Juan Leon sends a "chase" car to check out where abandoned vehicles are located and arranges discreet drop-offs. Since late December, he estimated they have dropped off 250 cars.
www.cbsnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Acts of hope and care
Today!
See you soon!
Let's make some plans for 2026! Bring a friend, or two.
February 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Today!
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This is an amazing speech presented at the National Prayer Breakfast, but you didn’t get to hear it since Trump went so far over time so it was bumped into a smaller, untelevised room. Definitely worth a read and a share!
open.substack.com/pub/emilysmi...
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Talking about capitalism, structural violence, and ICE at the National Prayer Breakfast
(And, how nationalism and violence, touted by Trump and Hegseth, is not Jesus)
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
This is an amazing speech presented at the National Prayer Breakfast, but you didn’t get to hear it since Trump went so far over time so it was bumped into a smaller, untelevised room. Definitely worth a read and a share!
open.substack.com/pub/emilysmi...
open.substack.com/pub/emilysmi...
Umm. So it's fine to endanger my child's life by not vaccinating them, because parental rights to decide what's best for my child. But I can't take them to Pride or drag storytime. 🙄
Should letting your child enter a building where drag performers exist be a felony crime, on par with burglary and assault? At least one Arizona lawmaker thinks so! We'll find out later today if any of his colleagues agree.. reason.com/2026/02/04/a...
Arizona bill would make it a felony for parents to bring their kids to drag shows
Making felons out of parents who bring their kids to age appropriate drag performances is yet another reminder how far panic over gender norms has gone.
reason.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Umm. So it's fine to endanger my child's life by not vaccinating them, because parental rights to decide what's best for my child. But I can't take them to Pride or drag storytime. 🙄
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always read @roxanegay.bsky.social , especially now.
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
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Opinion | The Risk We Face in Opposing Trump
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February 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM
always read @roxanegay.bsky.social , especially now.
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
gift link
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
gift link
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
More heresy
February 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM
More heresy
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During a dive last year in the Atlantic Ocean off Argentina, researchers documented a giant phantom jelly, a deep-sea species rarely seen since it was discovered a little over a century ago. “There was a mixture of excitement and disbelief,” said one marine biologist. trib.al/HfkWfp4
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
During a dive last year in the Atlantic Ocean off Argentina, researchers documented a giant phantom jelly, a deep-sea species rarely seen since it was discovered a little over a century ago. “There was a mixture of excitement and disbelief,” said one marine biologist. trib.al/HfkWfp4
Read this thread
‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." …
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
February 5, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Read this thread
Take a listen
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Take a listen
Replies in MDiv. "No, no it's not."
Sen. Roger Marshall describes Trump's crazed National Prayer Breakfast speech as "communion for the nation"
February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Replies in MDiv. "No, no it's not."
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This kind of propaganda is how the gestapo tricked folks into thinking they were everywhere, when there were one of them for every 10K Germans.
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This kind of propaganda is how the gestapo tricked folks into thinking they were everywhere, when there were one of them for every 10K Germans.
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No one should be opposed to this.
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
No one should be opposed to this.
Oh my goodness. Go to @atrupar.com and hear what's being said at the national prayer breakfast.
February 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Oh my goodness. Go to @atrupar.com and hear what's being said at the national prayer breakfast.
Remember when Jesus said to do this? 😳
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "We knocked the hell out of them the other day in Nigeria because they were killing Christians. When Christians come under attack, they know they're going to be attacked violently and viciously by President Trump."
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Remember when Jesus said to do this? 😳
Because "beating the crap" out of people is the way of Jesus. Horrifying
Trump at the Natl Prayer Breakfast on National Guard troops in DC: "They took Tren de Aragua, & honestly I don't want to say this, but they beat the crap out of them. They beat the crap out of them. They found they were doing bad things and Tren de Aragua didn't want anything to do with these guys."
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Because "beating the crap" out of people is the way of Jesus. Horrifying
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I don't know how a person of faith can watch the president's "speech" at the National Prayer Breakfast and come away with an ounce of respect for this nasty madman.
What an abomination to the witness of the Church. 😢
What an abomination to the witness of the Church. 😢
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don't. *crowd groans* I know we have some here today. I don't know why they're here, because they certainly don't give us their vote ... they cheat."
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I don't know how a person of faith can watch the president's "speech" at the National Prayer Breakfast and come away with an ounce of respect for this nasty madman.
What an abomination to the witness of the Church. 😢
What an abomination to the witness of the Church. 😢
This entire clip is nuts
Trump: "Mike Johnson is a very religious person. He does not hide it. He'll say to me sometimes at lunch, 'Sir, may we pray.' I'll say, 'Excuse me? We're having lunch.'"
February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This entire clip is nuts
Rep Jackson!!!
wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Rep Jackson!!!
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She was asking a question about whether the Epstein survivors have received justice. But Vance wants her to “smile and have some fun” while asking the president a question about trafficking victims. bsky.app/profile/fact...
Vance: There was a moment in the Oval Office, I wasn't even in there, but Trump was talking to Kaitlan Collins. Trump says, 'Why don't you ever smile?' And it's actually, like, so perceptive. Have some fun.
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
She was asking a question about whether the Epstein survivors have received justice. But Vance wants her to “smile and have some fun” while asking the president a question about trafficking victims. bsky.app/profile/fact...
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If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
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We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.
This is another effort that has taken a HUGE amount of local activism, led by community folks who care.
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
New Mexico Senate approves bill to ban ICE detention centers
The New Mexico Legislature approved the Immigration Safety Act. House bill 9 bars the state from allowing ICE detention centers.
www.elpasotimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.
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Kash Patel refers to FBI agents who raided the Fulton County elections office as "my troops on the ground"
February 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Kash Patel refers to FBI agents who raided the Fulton County elections office as "my troops on the ground"