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The Convocation Unscripted

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The Convocation Unscripted is a joint project of Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Jemar Tisby, and Robert P. Jones. Follow us for updates from The Convocation Unscripted Substack magazine, YouTube channel, and podcast. https://convocation.substack.com/

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The Convocation Unscripted@convocation.bsky.social · 7mo ago

You won’t want to miss this episode. The Convocation Unscripted podcast brings on its first guest, @angeladenker.bsky.social , a Lutheran pastor and journalist from Minneapolis who brings a unique witness to the violence ICE has unleashed in her home town. convocation.substack.com/p/tcu-specia...

TCU Special: Minneapolis Clergy Standing with Immigrants against ICE, Featuring Rev. Angela Denker

Plus the latest writing from the Convocation team.

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Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence! It gets even darker than that. 1/ (new piece) newrepublic.com/article/2032...

Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner

A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!

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The Convocation Unscripted@convocation.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture. @jemartisby.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social @kkdumez.bsky.social convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...

The Most Important 2025 Election Result: Evidence that an Authoritarian Future is Not Inevitable

Plus the latest writing from the Convocation team

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Robert P. Jones@robertpjones.bsky.social · last yr.

We haven't talked enough abt how the evangelical theology of spiritual warfare set the stage for Vance Boelter's political assassination of MN Rep. Melissa Hortman & her husband, Mark Horton (& attempted other murders). The @convocation.bsky.social team weighs in. open.substack.com/pub/convocat...

How the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations

Plus the best writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team

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Robert P. Jones@robertpjones.bsky.social · last yr.

BREAKING @prri.org poll. My disturbing take: It’s virtually impossible to write a survey question about the treatment of immigrants that is too brutal for Republicans to support. 1) 8 in 10 Republicans support renditions of immigrants to foreign prisons without due process. prri.org/spotlight/ne...

New PRRI Poll: Six in Ten Americans Oppose Exporting Undocumented Immigrants to Foreign Prisons Without Due Process

Under the Trump administration, immigration enforcement has taken an unprecedented turn as immigrants, including asylum seekers and individuals with legal protections, are now being transferred to…

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Robert P. Jones@robertpjones.bsky.social · 2y ago

During this tumultuous year, I'll be writing weekly, with research and analysis about religion, white Christian nationalism, and protecting our pluralistic democracy. Inviting everyone to check out my free Substack newsletter. And if you're a subscriber, give me a shout out! www.whitetoolong.net

White Too Long by Robert P. Jones | Substack

Analysis and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & protecting a pluralistic democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI. Click to read Whit...

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The Convocation Unscripted@convocation.bsky.social · last yr.

1/3 ANNOUNCING The Convocation Unscripted -- a video podcast on faith & protecting our democracy, w/: @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social @kkdumez.bsky.social @jemartisby.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social Three platforms: 1) Substack: convocation.substack.com/p/christian-...

Christian Nationalism, Trump’s Redefinition of Religious Liberty, Signs of Resistance and Hope

Plus, the latest from Jemar, Diana, Robby, and Kristin

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The Convocation Unscripted@convocation.bsky.social · last yr.

We're up, with our take on Pope Leo XIV and what his appointment means for the church and for U.S. politics. Hope you'll tune in--link to podcast in newsletter. @jemartisby.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social @kkdumez.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convocat...

What Do We Make of Pope Leo XIV, the First Pope in history from the United States?

Plus, the latest writing from The Convocation Unscripted Team

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Robert P. Jones@robertpjones.bsky.social · last yr.

Rubio at confirmation: "I will rely heavily on my faith." Yesterday: “We are working with other countries to say, ‘We want to send you some of the most despicable human beings,’” adding it would be a “favor to us” & the “further away from America, the better.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Rwanda responds warmly to Trump request to take noncitizen deportees

The talks coincide with a U.S.-led effort to broker a peace agreement between Rwanda and the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

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