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Madolyn Henderson @madolynhenderson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
California officially passed legislation banning child marriage. So proud of everyone who worked to make this happen! I hope to see more states follow suit.
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California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".
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Cyril Mychalejko @cmychalejko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Read @fredclarkson.bsky.social latest via @americansunited.bsky.social about the New Apostolic Reformation, one of the most important religious and political movements in the country, if not the world, at the cutting edge of Christian Nationalism. Do not ignore the threat to democracy it poses.
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Frederick Clarkson @fredclarkson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"NAR churches do not embrace the democratic polities of traditional Baptist and mainline Protestant churches, and usually eliminate all forms of internal democratic governance." This is "also expressed in their external vision of society and its accompanying politics." www.au.org/the-latest/c...
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The New Apostolic Reformation’s religious quest for world “dominion” - Americans United
Long ago Alexander the Great deployed religious myths to conquer much of the known world. Today, a different religious vision animates an intention to conquer the world.
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Frederick Clarkson @fredclarkson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Don't miss this major article on the New Apostolic Reformation in The New Republic by bsky.app/profile/laur... may help jump start people in the political and journalism communities in need a jump to recognize this historic and powerful movement. newrepublic.com/article/2150...
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We Need to Talk About the Apocalypse
End-times prophecy, pro-war prayer circles, Democrats as demons: Christian dominionism’s influence is everywhere in the second Trump administration—and increasingly, within America itself. Can democra...
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kiley koscinski @kileykoscinski.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
1 in 3 kindergarteners in Allegheny County were in a classroom with MMR vaccination rates below the herd immunity threshold during the 2023-2024 school year. My @wesa.fm colleague Jillian Forstadt & I took a look at some school-level immunization data for this story. www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
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Kindergarten vaccination rates at many Pittsburgh-area schools are below herd immunity
One in three kindergarteners in Allegheny County were in a classroom with vaccination rates below the herd immunity threshold during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 04/08/2026
Justin Overbaugh rails frequently against immigration, sometimes veering into unapologetic extreme nationalism. He oversees defense intelligence and security agencies and helps shape military operations.
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Oh look, another far-right extremist at the Pentagon
He oversees defense intelligence and security agencies and helps shape military operations.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 04/08/2026
“Women just hate me. Idk what to do about it…What’s the point in living." The accused FSU mass shooter fantasized about brutally violent sex—a scenario ChatGPT scripted for him in detail. AI chatbots fueling violent thinking and planning among troubled people is an urgent problem, experts warn.
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Inside a mass shooter’s harrowing history with ChatGPT
A year of chats reveals glaring red flags—and disturbing ChatGPT replies—from long before a rampage at Florida State University.
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Kiera Butler @kieraevebutler.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I wrote about this guy, who also has kindly offered to help with a new project that aims to connect “talented young Christians” to “the institutions that shape public thought and national leadership.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Oh look, another far-right extremist at the Pentagon
He oversees defense intelligence and security agencies and helps shape military operations.
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Scholars Strategy Network @scholars.org · 10/07/2026
🎧 Our latest No Jargon episode features sociologist @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social (@tcru-ucl.bsky.social) on the power of conservative Christian women. Drawing on her new book, Gaddini explains how they've become a force on the American right + what drives their engagement. 📽️ Watch the full ep:
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No Jargon Episode 302: The Christian Women Behind MAGA
YouTube video by Scholars Strategy Network
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Kyle Green @kylethegreen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
new Give Theory a Chance! A discussion with @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social about her excellent and timely new book Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right (@wwnorton.com). thesocietypages.org/theory/2026/... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... @thesocietypages.bsky.social
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Dr Katie Gaddini @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Join us on 2 June at 17:30 for my book launch at @ucl.ac.uk hosted by the @uclsociology.bsky.social and featuring these dynamos: @aaronwinter.bsky.social @ktwamley.bsky.social and Victoria Redclift. Only a few spots remaining!
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
These are the questions we need you to explore, @lancasteronline.bsky.social.
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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The HIV/AIDS epidemic killed approximately 700,000 Americans before medication became effective and at least somewhat affordable. That’s roughly the equivalent of Cleveland proper, twice over.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Two September events being held at the PA State Capitol have connections to the New Apostolic Reformation. Maybe local journalism and media is interested? @witf.bsky.social @buckscountybeacon.com @lancasteronline.bsky.social @wgal8.bsky.social @cbs21.bsky.social 1/
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Matthew Boedy @matthewboedy.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Charlie Kirk is dead, tragically murdered by an assassin’s bullet. Now Turning Point USA wants to cement its founder’s legacy by Christianizing America in his name. Read about that threat to democracy in my new @wjkbooks.com book out now: www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/...
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Matthew Boedy @matthewboedy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Yep all 7 there bsky.app/profile/matt...
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 26/07/2026
FWIW, Meta was fully aware of how these glasses would primarily be used. The glasses were designed to erase consent, and that is why they exist. Anything that they do that suggests they want to ameliorate this use is an attempt to win the PR battle and manipulate public opinion.
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Meta Desperately Trying to Ban Creeps Misusing Its AI "Pervert Glasses"
Meta is vowing to crack down on creeps misusing its Ray Ban smart glasses. Whether it will be enough to regain trust remains to be seen.
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agnotologist.bsky.social @agnotologist.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Seen similar in Niagara Falls, Canada with “prayer breakfast/luncheon” events Facebook pages with 77 likes from 77 followers. They sometimes invite speakers from the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada, which also attests to loyalty to the Seven Mountains Mandate on their “Who We Are” page.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
@lancasteronline.bsky.social @buckscountybeacon.com @chrisottolnp.bsky.social @wgal8.bsky.social
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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
One of the countless little bricks of which Christian nationalism is built beyond the gaze of both mainstream media and online “everybody knows” cycles.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Looks like this year’s Lancaster Prayer Breakfast is leaning into the language of the Seven Mountain Mandate — with PA State Rep Bryan Cutler participating for “government.” The breakfast has used 7M language in the past but this is the first time I’ve noticed public figures names attached. 1/
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Indeed: Now Sight & Sound's work will be streamable, making it accessible to millions more. So. I dunno. At a time when Christian nationalism is rising, perhaps we ought to look a bit closer, no? 1/
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
OR, @lancasteronline.bsky.social: You could scratch the surface and report on Sight and Sounds relationship to the Seven Mountain Mandate. At least one top exec is from Lancaster NAR royalty. Sigh. Christian takeover can happen in front of our very eyes under the cover of...Christianity. Sigh.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
@lancasteronline.bsky.social Tagging you in case this feels newsworthy to you. Does this crew have the legal right to do this? For sure. Does the public deserve knowing about how the New Apostolic Reformation is maneuvering in plain sight? I’m not a journalist but I think so.
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Stephanie McCrummen @mccrummen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
More and more Americans are seeing politics as a spiritual battle against actual demonic forces. In Tennessee, a bookstore owner found out exactly what that could mean: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Demon Next Door
A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those forces are right across the street.
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Stephanie McCrummen @mccrummen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
More and more Americans are seeing politics as a spiritual battle against actual demonic forces. In Tennessee, a bookstore owner found out exactly what that could mean: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Demon Next Door
A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those forces are right across the street.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 07/07/2026
A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan, Stephanie McCrummen writes. Sometimes those forces are right across the street.
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The Demons of Maryville
A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those forces are right across the street.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Yet another must-read from Stephanie McCrummen for @theatlantic.com. Lancaster: We get a mention (somehow always) as does Global Awakening in nearby Mechanicsburg and who regularly hold big events in LancPA.
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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Something I haven’t seen addressed: the scale of these data centers are so vast they must be driving up the cost of building materials, like steel and cement. Ordinary home construction must be more expensive They cost us more than we think
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/06/2026
PAULA WHITE: Nobody has stood up like you have stood up TRUMP: *sitting* *asleep*
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/06/2026
Trump is starting to count sheep as Dan Patrick goes on and on
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A top executive at Pennon, the public broadcaster that owns WITF and formerly owned LNP | LancasterOnline, claimed she faced retaliation for reporting significant financial problems surrounding the public media company’s acquisition and operation of LNP. lanc.news/44qvhTn
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Pennon exec's whistleblower suit claims retaliation for raising concerns about LNP deal
A top executive at Pennon, the public broadcaster that owns WITF and formerly owned LNP | LancasterOnline, claimed she faced retaliation for reporting significant financial problems surrounding the public...
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Highly recommend all of my followers to register for this!
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Frederick Clarkson @fredclarkson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Its early, but you can register for Part 2 of Challenging the Christian Right: Rifts & Strategies, which will be held June 25 at 1pm EDT. This webinar will feature Anthea Butler, Peter Montgomery, Keri Ladner, Naomi Washington-Leapheart and me. Details coming soon! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Challenging the Christian Right Part 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Challenging the Christian Right Part 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Teachers’ paychecks have never fully reflected their passion or professionalism—but as the cost-of-living crisis persists, educators can’t afford even the basic necessities. Read my op-ed on why we must raise teacher pay, strengthen collective bargaining, and fund schools. time.com/article/2026...
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America’s Teachers Can’t Afford to Teach
Educators increasingly cannot afford even life’s basic necessities, writes Randi Weingarten.
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De Correspondent @decorrespondent.nl · 11/06/2026
Dit verhaal van correspondent Rinke Verkerk en @rosansmits.bsky.social publiceerden we ook in het Engels. Die vertaling vind je hier:
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These Christians want to overthrow democracy around the world. Thanks to Donald Trump, they’re actually doing it
They stormed the Capitol in 2021 and helped deliver Donald Trump’s re-election. Now they are rolling out their extremist agenda at breakneck speed — in the US and abroad. Meet the greatest threat to W...
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SometimesPDX @sometimespdx.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Got some faces of the people who participated in the Christian Nationalist "King's Army" march in downtown Portland over the weekend.
People standing at attention in red polos that read "King's Army"
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Amy Ruffo @amyrulocal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Yep. In Lancaster County PA. GOP voters ushered in all the trumpy local and state candidates at the primaries—roundly voting down any Republican that didn’t fully support Trump.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
"Church, it's time to get our hands dirty again! Don't be afraid of what's out there. God said, let your light shine and the darkness will be overtaken! Just love, love, love is the dirt on our hands." Lord's House of Prayer's Pastor Kroll at last week's Rededicate Lancaster to God ceremony. A/
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
ICYMI: County Commissioners Josh Parsons and Ray D'Agostino were presented with a decree rededicating Lancaster County to God by noteworthy NAR Apostle Abby Abildness last Monday. None of the primary players amplified this event. No one has reported on it.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Per @lancasteronline.bsky.social, Lancaster had (has?) its own "local chapter" in what was then-called Day Seven, now called Hope and Restoration Counseling. I say “has” because Christian orgs have a thing for changing their name to hide their past. 1/ LNP: 6/29/1996 (L), 3/31/1989 (R)
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SometimesPDX @sometimespdx.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
We have far fewer Christian Nationalists in government in Oregon than Pennsylvania. We have a few but they often lose.
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Paul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
🎯🧵reporting on Lancaster, PA, a hotbed of sedition. It has a leading election denier as a county commissioner & a leading 'Apostle' and a whole network of churches associated with the New Apostolic Reformation, which portrays secular government as ungodly & Democrats as demons.
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Frederick Clarkson @fredclarkson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Research 🧵on NAR and related matters.
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
@lancasteronline.bsky.social @witf.bsky.social @buckscountybeacon.com @wgal8.bsky.social @cbs21.bsky.social
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The Lancaster Examiner @lancpaexaminer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Hey Lancaster, PA! Remember that time when @allvotingislocal.bsky.social rightly included our very own County Commissioner in their list of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Election Deniers? You know, right up there with Bondi, DeSantis and Trump? Pretty wild, right? 1/
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A Lancaster County charity that says it distributes tens of thousands of meals to food banks serving the needy every day is facing a multimillion-dollar financial storm, mounting debt and the potential foreclosure on a key warehouse, an LNP |… lanc.news/4v4ExIg
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Blessings of Hope, millions in debt and defaulting on loans, pushes national expansion
A Lancaster County charity that says it distributes tens of thousands of meals to food banks serving the needy every day is facing a multimillion-dollar financial storm, mounting debt and
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
2005: While living in Indiana, the Lapp family was excommunicated from the Amish community and returned to Pennsylvania. lanc.news/4uV8ni7
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A timeline of the Lapp family, Lancaster nonprofit Blessings of Hope
2005: While living in Indiana, the Lapp family was excommunicated from the Amish community and returned to Pennsylvania.
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Founded in 2006 in an Ephrata garage, Blessings of Hope has evolved into a regional middleman that addresses food waste and hunger and claims to provide the equivalent of more than 50,000 meals a day. lanc.news/4wIFwiR
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What is Blessings of Hope? History of the Lancaster County nonprofit
Founded in 2006 in an Ephrata garage, Blessings of Hope has evolved into a regional middleman that addresses food waste and hunger and claims to provide the equivalent of more
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