Dr Janiece Johnson
@janiecej.bsky.social
Author of Convicting the Mormons: The Mountain Meadows Massacre in American Culture @uncpress amongst other things. This could be a Luna appreciation account.
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“I want to make a special appeal to soldiers, national guardsmen, and policemen: each of you is one of us. The peasants you kill are your own brothers and sisters. When you hear a man telling you to kill, remember God’s words, ‘thou shalt not kill.’”
Óscar Romero, El Salvador, March 23, 1980.
Óscar Romero, El Salvador, March 23, 1980.
June 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“I want to make a special appeal to soldiers, national guardsmen, and policemen: each of you is one of us. The peasants you kill are your own brothers and sisters. When you hear a man telling you to kill, remember God’s words, ‘thou shalt not kill.’”
Óscar Romero, El Salvador, March 23, 1980.
Óscar Romero, El Salvador, March 23, 1980.
Reposted by Dr Janiece Johnson
Reposted by Dr Janiece Johnson
BYU PhD student, father of 5, just had his student visa revoked and he and his family may have to return to Japan 1-year short of finishing his doctorate. 😡
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BYU grad student has I-20 visa revoked, leaving student, family, unclear
Suguru Onda has been living legally in the US with a Form I-20, or I-20 visa, and said he has one year before completing his doctoral degree.
kslnewsradio.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
BYU PhD student, father of 5, just had his student visa revoked and he and his family may have to return to Japan 1-year short of finishing his doctorate. 😡
kslnewsradio.com/utah/visa-re...
kslnewsradio.com/utah/visa-re...
My civic participation for the day: Sending my congresspeople pocket constitutions ($1.99 on Amazon) with a reminder of the things they seem to be ignoring. Due process, separation of powers, the rule of law…
March 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
My civic participation for the day: Sending my congresspeople pocket constitutions ($1.99 on Amazon) with a reminder of the things they seem to be ignoring. Due process, separation of powers, the rule of law…
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American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
March 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
I don’t have this much faith in either of my alma maters.
March 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I don’t have this much faith in either of my alma maters.
It took me a bit to write up my thoughts on American Primeval, and a bit more for the Tribune to publish them, but I think we could all use a little more nuance and a few more history lessons right now.
Commentary: To learn the real lessons of history in ‘American Primeval,’ we need the real story
Historian Janiece Johnson explains why "American Primeval" falls short in helping viewers understand the Old West, including Latter-day Saints and the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
www.sltrib.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It took me a bit to write up my thoughts on American Primeval, and a bit more for the Tribune to publish them, but I think we could all use a little more nuance and a few more history lessons right now.
My dog watches too much tv. Apparently John Turturo in a beanie stressed her out.
#severance
#severance
February 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
My dog watches too much tv. Apparently John Turturo in a beanie stressed her out.
#severance
#severance
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Nolan can film The Odyssey all he wants, but remember it’s been done: it’s called “O Brother Where Art Thou?”
December 27, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Nolan can film The Odyssey all he wants, but remember it’s been done: it’s called “O Brother Where Art Thou?”
More evidence that the nyt is where i go for recipes and games--the Food email just told me about the new Lauren Mayberry album that's out today. This is a good day. laurenmayberry.lnk.to/SundaybestID
Lauren Mayberry - Sunday Best
Listen to Sunday Best by Lauren Mayberry.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:21 PM
More evidence that the nyt is where i go for recipes and games--the Food email just told me about the new Lauren Mayberry album that's out today. This is a good day. laurenmayberry.lnk.to/SundaybestID
Thank you to @seriouseats.bsky.social for helping me understand how honeycrisp apples have started to fall into the red delicious category.
How Honeycrisp Apples Went From Marvel to Mediocre
An investigation into the Honeycrisp apple and how a complex string of events led to a decline in the quality of a beloved apple variety.
www.seriouseats.com
December 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Thank you to @seriouseats.bsky.social for helping me understand how honeycrisp apples have started to fall into the red delicious category.
Scenes from a Thanksgiving. POV Luna, turkey trawler.
November 29, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Scenes from a Thanksgiving. POV Luna, turkey trawler.
Dry brine and spatchcock forever.
November 29, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Dry brine and spatchcock forever.
I didn’t think it could get any worse. Alas…
November 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM
I didn’t think it could get any worse. Alas…
BYU ASU absolutely 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
November 24, 2024 at 12:07 AM
BYU ASU absolutely 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
Oh…and I had a new book out this week. Revelation in the Maxwell Institute’s new series, Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants.
Other series authors include Terryl Givens, Amy Harris, Phil Barlow, Amy Easton, Mason Allred, and Justin Collins.
Other series authors include Terryl Givens, Amy Harris, Phil Barlow, Amy Easton, Mason Allred, and Justin Collins.
November 23, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Oh…and I had a new book out this week. Revelation in the Maxwell Institute’s new series, Themes in the Doctrine and Covenants.
Other series authors include Terryl Givens, Amy Harris, Phil Barlow, Amy Easton, Mason Allred, and Justin Collins.
Other series authors include Terryl Givens, Amy Harris, Phil Barlow, Amy Easton, Mason Allred, and Justin Collins.
Recognising I need to work on the Luna appreciation aspect of this account.
November 23, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Recognising I need to work on the Luna appreciation aspect of this account.
Sale time. Order Convicting the Mormons and so many other titles... @uncpress.bsky.social
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University of North Carolina Press Holiday Book Sale
Save 30% on all books in print. Get free US shipping on orders of $75 or more.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Sale time. Order Convicting the Mormons and so many other titles... @uncpress.bsky.social
uncpress.org/holiday-sale/
uncpress.org/holiday-sale/
Mike Lee and LaVerkin - bffs since 2001.
Sen. Mike Lee has introduced legislation calling for the United States to withdraw from the United Nations because he says the supranational organization usurps U.S. sovereignty and is a “voice for Marxism.”
Sen. Mike Lee wants the U.S. to sever ties with the United Nations
Sen. Mike Lee introduced legislation calling for the U.S. to withdraw from the United Nations. This reflects a long-standing anti-U.N. sentiment in Utah.
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December 8, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Mike Lee and LaVerkin - bffs since 2001.
Would never have expected my morning conversations to include this, but here we are. Surfing Jesus says happy Friday.
December 8, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Would never have expected my morning conversations to include this, but here we are. Surfing Jesus says happy Friday.
Had a church Christmas party tonight. Retired physics prof told me he bought Convicting the Mormons, read it, and learned a lot. Lovely.
He also mentioned that he had to look up a few words. Only older men seem to need to tell me that they had to look up words. But he seemed delighted about it.
He also mentioned that he had to look up a few words. Only older men seem to need to tell me that they had to look up words. But he seemed delighted about it.
December 2, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Had a church Christmas party tonight. Retired physics prof told me he bought Convicting the Mormons, read it, and learned a lot. Lovely.
He also mentioned that he had to look up a few words. Only older men seem to need to tell me that they had to look up words. But he seemed delighted about it.
He also mentioned that he had to look up a few words. Only older men seem to need to tell me that they had to look up words. But he seemed delighted about it.
I’m not crying, you’re crying. Welcome to Wrexham.
November 16, 2023 at 5:09 AM
I’m not crying, you’re crying. Welcome to Wrexham.
Costumes are for turkeys.
November 1, 2023 at 5:22 AM
Costumes are for turkeys.
I do not appreciate a thank you in advance. Thank you.
October 28, 2023 at 9:10 PM
I do not appreciate a thank you in advance. Thank you.