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Nancy Ammerman
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Sociologist of Religion; retired (sort of); gardener

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Nancy Tatom Ammerman is an American professor of sociology of religion at Boston University School of Theology.

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Brian Kaylor @briankaylor.bsky.social · 4d
Episcopal leaders at Washington Cathedral yesterday honored Dick Cheney with dean calling him "statesman who shaped the course of this country & of the world." He did shape world (especially Iraq) but I don't think that's praiseworthy. Trying to be "national" church leads to muted prophetic voice 1/

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 5d
Name the school please

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 7d
Thank you for paying attention and sticking with it
liamsadams.bsky.social Liam Adams @liamsadams.bsky.social · 7d
One last piece of context, if I may. My years of reporting on abuse reform in the SBC informed how I approached this PCA story. It's challenged me to think carefully about what meaningful abuse response/reform actually looks like in practice (i.e. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...).
Abuse survivors retreat from advocacy for SBC reform after feds close case: A 'hard death'
With feds closing inquiry into abuse in Southern Baptist Convention and collapse of oversight-related reforms, survivors grieve an end to advocacy.
www.tennessean.com

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Liam Adams @liamsadams.bsky.social · 7d
One last piece of context, if I may. My years of reporting on abuse reform in the SBC informed how I approached this PCA story. It's challenged me to think carefully about what meaningful abuse response/reform actually looks like in practice (i.e. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...).
Abuse survivors retreat from advocacy for SBC reform after feds close case: A 'hard death'
With feds closing inquiry into abuse in Southern Baptist Convention and collapse of oversight-related reforms, survivors grieve an end to advocacy.
www.tennessean.com

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 7d
Infuriating!

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · 7d
John Oliver had masterful segment on public media and how pulling federal money hurt rural consumers legislators said they were defending, while making it more likely those stations need NPR and PBS. And he's doing a cool auction to raise money. WATCH: https://loom.ly/t7FRhXc

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 10d
I sure would like to know what the magic was that took the blinders off the eyes of #MarjorieTaylorGreen. We could use some giant containers of that magic to spread around.

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 11d
Let he who is without sin…

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 11d
What would Jesus do? Not this.
MAGA Pastor Slammed Over His Callous Reaction To Churches Donating To 'Single Mother Wh*res'
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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 12d
Man, I read this post and assumed it was in the US.

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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 12d
“Eleth Mtaita, a Lutheran pastor, was arrested Oct. 24 and accused of inciting his congregation. Armed men stormed his home, threatened his family and took the pastor away.”
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In Tanzania, faith leaders who speak out against post-election violence are targeted
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Catholic Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi has called for justice for the victims, warning that there can be no peace without it.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 12d
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
A photo of Texas A&M University’s logo

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 12d
#researchJOB: The folks at the Sacred Design Lab are looking for a parttime person to expand their sources - both people and publications - that address the relational, practical, and spiritual challenges of #SpiritualInnovation. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Research Assistant Job Description - Fall 2025
Research Assistant Project Background Supported by grants from the Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF) and the Fetzer Institute, Sacred Design Lab will continue to support the field of spiritu...
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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 13d
I have a dream — we warmly thank @markey.senate.gov for his great service as he hands the baton to @pressley.house.gov and endorses her for his Senate seat. How about it?

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 15d
Trump: here’s a bad deal. Dems: No.
T: Okay, so I’ll add another bad thing. Dems: No.
T: Let’s add one more bad thing. Dems: No.
T: And another one. Dems: No
R’s: How about that original bad deal without the add-on pain?
D’s: Okay.
The Art of Bad Deals

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 19d
This thread and comments are golden
paulisci.bsky.social Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 19d
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women

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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 19d
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women

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ACOG @acog.org · 19d
Help your patients get the facts. ACOG’s new infographic explains the facts about acetaminophen use in pregnancy; addresses common myths; and offers clear, evidence-based guidance. Download and share this resource in your practice to help your patients feel confident and informed: bit.ly/4hAYNeP

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 25d
All that new White House toilet needs is a few file boxes.

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · 25d
Gee NYTimes - 3 whole days and they are still dealing with it?
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25d
Three days after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, floodwaters have continued to rise in St. Elizabeth Parish because of a blocked drainage system. As of Friday, homes and roads remained flooded, and power had not been restored. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25d
Three days after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, floodwaters have continued to rise in St. Elizabeth Parish because of a blocked drainage system. As of Friday, homes and roads remained flooded, and power had not been restored. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · Oct 23
Please repost:

We're looking for an excellent writer/editor with strong data journalism skills to join the religion team at @pewresearch.org.

pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
The writer/editor is a position within the Center’s Religion research team, which seeks to promote a deeper understanding of religion and spirituality. The Religion research team conducts surveys, demographic analyses and other social science research in the United States and around the world, studying people’s religious beliefs and practices as well as their views on related issues, including religion’s role in public life. The ideal candidate will have a strong data journalism mindset, with the ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear and engaging narratives that are nonpartisan and non-advocacy. This position will be embedded within the Religion research team, where the writer/editor will work collaboratively to shape the team’s research agenda, including identifying key research questions; contributing to survey development; and synthesizing findings into accessible and compelling storylines. The writer/editor will also evaluate drafts of research reports to determine whether there are shortcomings in the analysis; edit, rewrite and reorganize drafts as necessary to improve flow and clarity; and work with researchers and designers to create appropriate charts and tables. In addition, the writer/editor will provide guidance and training to the Religion team’s researchers and serve as a writing resource. Following the release of reports, the writer/editor may help disseminate research to the public through the Center’s social media channels, videos, newsletters, and virtual or in-person gatherings, always adhering to the Center’s independent, nonpartisan, non-advocacy stance. 

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · Oct 23
Who’s got the cash to buy it cheap and turn it back into a real newspaper?
passantino.bsky.social Jon Passantino @passantino.bsky.social · Oct 23
Some news: The Washington Post is preparing to cut newsroom staff even after several high profile exits. Bezos’ new opinion editor has privately told people The Post is in “severe financial distress.” Details in @status.news www.status.news/p/washington...
Pain at The Post
As morale sinks and top talent exits, staffers at The Washington Post are bracing for more pain ahead of the holidays—raising questions about Will Lewis’ leadership, nearly two years into his tenure a...
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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · Oct 23
Bless this man’s creative heart and may his numbers increase
washingtonpost.com The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Oct 23
In late August, Sam O’Hara began filming National Guard troops in D.C. while playing “The Imperial March” from his phone or a handheld speaker and posted the videos to his TikTok account.

He was detained Sept. 11.

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Nancy Ammerman @ntammerman.bsky.social · Oct 23
Precisely why we have yet to attend a #Celtics game even though we love basketball. We could afford the tickets but it’s the principle of the thing
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Oct 23
For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out. n.pr/47Cznu2
Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans
For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out.
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NPR @npr.org · Oct 23
For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out. n.pr/47Cznu2
Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans
For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out.
n.pr

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Oct 23
In late August, Sam O’Hara began filming National Guard troops in D.C. while playing “The Imperial March” from his phone or a handheld speaker and posted the videos to his TikTok account.

He was detained Sept. 11.

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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · Oct 23
Join today’s ASA webinar to get tips for communicating sociological research to nonacademic audiences. W/ Douglas Hartmann (University of Minnesota) & Jill Yavorsky (UNC-Charlotte). TODAY, 10/23, 4-5 pm Eastern. Free for ASA members. Register here: https://bit.ly/3L1ApH1

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · Oct 23
Research is clear: millionaire flight due to higher taxes is simply not a thing. Millionaires move *less* than the rest of us and often move from one higher-tax state to another (because of amenities!). prospect.org/2025/10/23/m...
The Myth That Mamdani Will Cause New York City’s Richest to Leave - The American Prospect
Millionaire tax flight would devastate a future Mamdani administration. If the rich leave, how could anything be financed? But research shows that wealthy individuals move at lower rates than others, ...
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