@robertpjones
President and founder of PRRI and NYT bestselling author of Backslide; The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy; White Too Long; The End of White Christian America. Writing at https://www.redeemingdemocracy.net.
It’s interesting that Talarico’s religious appeals are framed primarily as a reach across the aisle here.
In his particular case, I think that’s *part* of the effort come the general. But his slogan was “let’s flip some tables” — a theological argument aimed at the Democratic base, not Republicans.
baptistnews.com/article/this...
I would have liked to hear this speech from the brilliant + brave @robertpjones.bsky.social
My take on @prri.org's massive new study of the reach of Christian Nationalism across all 50 states. Based on over 22k interviews. Including discussion with @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social , @melissadeckman.bsky.social , and Bryan Massingale.
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/mapping-ch...
This @interfaithamerica.bsky.social briefing yesterday served as an opportunity for leading experts such as @robertpjones.bsky.social and @therevadam.bsky.social to examine competing narratives about what it means to embody America’s founding principles in 2026.
Who needs electoral legitimacy? Trump’s authoritarian ambitions go global. His new “Board of Peace” carries $1 billion membership fee. Trump is the chairman — not just while he's president, but for life! He can invite new countries to join or expel others.
Via @nytimes.com
BREAKING: #CBS bans interview w/ @jamestalarico.bsky.social, who highlights the threat of Christian nationalism, @colbertlateshow.bsky.social. "We were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers... that we could not have him on the broadcast," Colbert said.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Still time to register for 2pm @prri.org webinar TODAY (02/17) to release new data on Christian nationalism in all 50 states, featuring @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social , Bryan Massingale, @melissadeckman.bsky.social .
prri.org/event/webina...
If you want to see how big the threat of #ChristianNationalism is to American democracy--the topic @jamestalarico.bsky.social addressed in his banned @colbertlateshow.bsky.social interview at CBS, @prri.org has data on its prevalence in all 50 states--just released today.
prri.org/research/map...
If you want to see how big the threat of #ChristianNationalism is to American democracy--the topic @jamestalarico.bsky.social addressed in his banned @colbertlateshow.bsky.social interview at CBS, @prri.org has data on its prevalence in all 50 states--just released today.
prri.org/research/map...
BREAKING: #CBS bans interview w/ @jamestalarico.bsky.social, who highlights the threat of Christian nationalism, @colbertlateshow.bsky.social. "We were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers... that we could not have him on the broadcast," Colbert said.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Sharing this special President’s Day convo with @Kim Wehle on Trump, legal authoritarianism, and the massive erosion of not just law but democratic norms we’ve experienced since we last celebrated this holiday.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Sharing this special President’s Day convo with @Kim Wehle on Trump, legal authoritarianism, and the massive erosion of not just law but democratic norms we’ve experienced since we last celebrated this holiday.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
NOON TODAY (2/16)!
So looking forward to this convo at noon today (2/16) with constitutional law expert @kimwehle.bsky.social to talk about Trump and the phenomenon of “legal authoritarianism.” Tune in on Substack+LIVE—hope you’ll join us!
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Trump tapped white nationalist Jeremy Carl for Assistant Secretary of State for International Orgs.
He called the Civil Rights Act an “anti-white weapon,” pushed the “great replacement,” called Juneteenth a “race hustle,” and compared J6 defendants to Black defendants in Jim Crow trials.
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A must-see @prri.org webinar mapping Christian nationalism across all 50 states, featuring 4 powerhouse speakers: one of the leading lights in the Catholic Church, Fr. Bryan Massingale, @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social & @melissadeckman.bsky.social
prri.org/event/webina...
PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social announces a new name for his newsletter - Redeeming Democracy - where he will continue to write about the toxic mix of white supremacy and Christian dominionism that has coalesced in the contemporary Christian nationalist movement.
Flagging 3 President's Day Week events:
1. Substack live w/ @kimwehle.bsky.social
2. @prri.org survey release w/ @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social , @melissadeckman.bsky.social , Bryan Massingale.
3. Countering #Christiannationalism with @joyannreid.bsky.social
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/upcoming-p...
Flagging 3 President's Day Week events:
1. Substack live w/ @kimwehle.bsky.social
2. @prri.org survey release w/ @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social , @melissadeckman.bsky.social , Bryan Massingale.
3. Countering #Christiannationalism with @joyannreid.bsky.social
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/upcoming-p...
Announcing the new name of my newsletter, now “Redeeming Democracy.”
And to mark the occasion, a 25% discount for paid annual subscriptions. Details in post.
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/big-announ...
Announcing the new name of my newsletter, now “Redeeming Democracy.”
And to mark the occasion, a 25% discount for paid annual subscriptions. Details in post.
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/big-announ...
Big announcement. A new name for my newsletter: Redeeming Democracy. Still bringing breaking research on religion and racial justice—coupled with a broader focus on the moral work of democracy, both in the US and Europe. Details in the initial post below.
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/big-announ...
Big announcement. A new name for my newsletter: Redeeming Democracy. Still bringing breaking research on religion and racial justice—coupled with a broader focus on the moral work of democracy, both in the US and Europe. Details in the initial post below.
www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/big-announ...
Update: While charges against *these* clergy were dropped, sources tell me charges against *other* people arrested at various protests *haven't.*
Namely: Rev. Hannah Kardon, who was arrested at a similar protest outside the Broadview DHS facility weeks earlier. religionnews.com/2025/10/21/a...
Me holding copy of the book
You’ve seen the halftime show … now read my friend Petra’s new book from @dukepress.bsky.social about how Bad Bunny became the global voice of Puerto Rican resistance! 👏🏽👏🏽
www.dukeupress.edu/p-fkn-r
Trump goes full racist during Black History Month, refuses to apologize. What the research says about why this matters.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/trump-goes...
Trump goes full racist during Black History Month, refuses to apologize. What the research says about why this matters.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/trump-goes...
In an op-ed, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cites PRRI data finding that Republicans (25%) are more likely than independents (14%) and Democrats (8%) to agree with the statement “Empathy is a dangerous emotion that undermines our ability to set up society that is guided by God’s truth.”
Trump goes full racist during Black History Month, refuses to apologize. Plus, what the research says about why this matters. With: @joyannreid.bsky.social , @wajali.bsky.social , @timjacobwise.bsky.social , @karenattiah.bsky.social
www.whitetoolong.net/p/trump-goes...
Trump goes full racist during Black History Month, refuses to apologize. Plus, what the research says about why this matters. With: @joyannreid.bsky.social , @wajali.bsky.social , @timjacobwise.bsky.social , @karenattiah.bsky.social
www.whitetoolong.net/p/trump-goes...
the man in this video is Rep. Jonathan Jackson of Illinois
