Thomas Tweed
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Historian of religion. Author of Crossing and Dwelling (Harvard); Religion: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford); and Religion in the Lands That Became America (Yale). https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300221480/religion-in-the-lands-that-became-ame
Here is my piece on Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims, and narrow conceptions of national belonging.
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How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Here is my piece on Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims, and narrow conceptions of national belonging.
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“Amid an overload of information of uncertain value, The Atlantic’s founders wanted to create something that was solid and enduring," Jake Lundberg writes. He looks back to the magazine's founding, 168 years ago, in Time-Travel Thursdays:
Doomscrolling in the 1850s
The Atlantic was born in an era of information overload.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“Amid an overload of information of uncertain value, The Atlantic’s founders wanted to create something that was solid and enduring," Jake Lundberg writes. He looks back to the magazine's founding, 168 years ago, in Time-Travel Thursdays:
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore url:https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/us-bishops-issue-special-message-immigration-plenary-assembly-baltimore
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore url:https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/us-bishops-issue-special-message-immigration-plenary-assembly-baltimore
Yes. There’s a lot to say about the series on Garfield. Other historians can jump in to add what they noticed. I was surprised it overlooked his background as an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ.
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Yes. There’s a lot to say about the series on Garfield. Other historians can jump in to add what they noticed. I was surprised it overlooked his background as an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ.
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So grateful to the museum staff and all those who attended in person and on line. Thanks!
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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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November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
So grateful to the museum staff and all those who attended in person and on line. Thanks!
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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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November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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...
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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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November 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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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So excited to be talking with my friend John Low about my new book on Monday at the American Writers Museum in Chicago!
@americanwritersmuseum.org
@seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social
@emilydcrews.bsky.social
@americanreligion.bsky.social
#AWMAmericanProphets
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John Low at the AWM!
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November 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
So excited to be talking with my friend John Low about my new book on Monday at the American Writers Museum in Chicago!
@americanwritersmuseum.org
@seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social
@emilydcrews.bsky.social
@americanreligion.bsky.social
#AWMAmericanProphets
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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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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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November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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.
@lisalsong.bsky.social, 📸: @annie-flanagan.bsky.social
At a U.S. Steel plant outside Pittsburgh, monitors found benzene levels 37 times higher than estimated emissions.
@lisalsong.bsky.social, 📸: @annie-flanagan.bsky.social
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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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September 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Starred Review of Wakara’s America from @publisherswkly.bsky.social. www.publishersweekly.com/9781541602595
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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.
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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October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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.
The need could very quickly reach “catastrophic levels” that outpace food charities, said the director of Christian antihunger organization Bread for the World.
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Looking forward to talking with John Low about my new book at the American Writers’ Museum in Chicago!
@americanwritersmyseum.org
#AWMAmericanProphets
#AmericanWritersMuseum
American Prophets: Religion in the Lands that Became America (IN PERSON) www.eventbrite.com/e/american-p...
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#AWMAmericanProphets
#AmericanWritersMuseum
American Prophets: Religion in the Lands that Became America (IN PERSON) www.eventbrite.com/e/american-p...
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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.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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.
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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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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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October 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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.
buff.ly/Y88wkCK #climatesky
What followed was a yearslong fight for clean air that reshaped the city and paved the way for America’s air pollution laws.
buff.ly/Y88wkCK #climatesky
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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...
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October 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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...
Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/aua-b...
Thanks for the chance to think about the contemporary significance of my early work!
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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October 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for the chance to think about the contemporary significance of my early work!
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October 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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
rsf.org/en/index
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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Can’t wait to read this important new book!
I'm excited to share that my new book ARCHIVAL IRRUPTIONS: Constructing Religion and Criminalizing Obeah in Eighteenth-Century Jamaica is coming out with
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October 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Can’t wait to read this important new book!
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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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October 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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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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October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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 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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October 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Pope Leo XIV enters US political fray, challenging "inhuman treatment of immigrants" —> religionnews.com/2025/10/01/p...
Yes, my thanks to the Cushwa Center and to all the participants for the wonderful discussion!
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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!
September 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Yes, my thanks to the Cushwa Center and to all the participants for the wonderful discussion!
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