Jack Jenkins
@jackjenkins.me
National Reporter for Religion News Service. "Workaday writer." — The New Yorker. Author of "American Prophets," a book on the religious left. Tips? Try me on Signal: jackmjenkins.60 Website: jackjenkins.me
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American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country
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Hey new followers!
I'm Jack. I write about religion and politics for @rns.org.
I also wrote a book, American Prophets, which is about the modern religious left.
If you've tips or things you'd wanna leak me, my Signal is in my bio!
Also, you can grab my book here: www.amazon.com/American-Pro...
I'm Jack. I write about religion and politics for @rns.org.
I also wrote a book, American Prophets, which is about the modern religious left.
If you've tips or things you'd wanna leak me, my Signal is in my bio!
Also, you can grab my book here: www.amazon.com/American-Pro...
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“The Oglala Sioux Tribe is seeking answers after four enrolled members were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis.”
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ICE detains and holds four Native Americans, tribal leader says
Oglala Sioux Tribe demands action after ICE detains four members in Minneapolis. Tribal attorneys work to confirm identities and secure release.
www.newsweek.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:39 AM
“The Oglala Sioux Tribe is seeking answers after four enrolled members were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis.”
www.newsweek.com/ice-detains-...
www.newsweek.com/ice-detains-...
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Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins
A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil…
A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil…
Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins
A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil rights.
mississippitoday.org
January 11, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins
A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil…
A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil…
There are debatable exceptions, but as a historical and theological matter, no, most likely would not.
Some Founding Fathers were deists. Some were Quakers. Others were Presbyterians who wrote a lot about religious freedom.
And some were, uh, Thomas Paine (here in a later edition of Common Sense):
Some Founding Fathers were deists. Some were Quakers. Others were Presbyterians who wrote a lot about religious freedom.
And some were, uh, Thomas Paine (here in a later edition of Common Sense):
January 11, 2026 at 3:10 AM
There are debatable exceptions, but as a historical and theological matter, no, most likely would not.
Some Founding Fathers were deists. Some were Quakers. Others were Presbyterians who wrote a lot about religious freedom.
And some were, uh, Thomas Paine (here in a later edition of Common Sense):
Some Founding Fathers were deists. Some were Quakers. Others were Presbyterians who wrote a lot about religious freedom.
And some were, uh, Thomas Paine (here in a later edition of Common Sense):
It will surprise few to hear me say that I very much agree!
As I said in December, pushback to ICE/DHS has triggered “one of the largest surges of faith-based organizing in recent history.” www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
As I said in December, pushback to ICE/DHS has triggered “one of the largest surges of faith-based organizing in recent history.” www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
January 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
It will surprise few to hear me say that I very much agree!
As I said in December, pushback to ICE/DHS has triggered “one of the largest surges of faith-based organizing in recent history.” www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
As I said in December, pushback to ICE/DHS has triggered “one of the largest surges of faith-based organizing in recent history.” www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
Like, a *lot* of religious signs.
January 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Like, a *lot* of religious signs.
A confusing thing about Dave Matthews is that his music eventually became synonymous with frat boy dudebros, but Matthews himself has long passionately advocated for progressive causes, such as hosting benefit concerts for things like Standing Rock, etc.
DAVE MATTHEWS: “I don’t want my taxes to pay for masked thugs to roam our streets & terrorize our communities... She was trying to get away. He shot her 3x in the head. Murdered in cold blood. They’re trying to tell us not to believe what we see. FUCK ICE.”
(H/T @marcofoster.bsky.social )
(H/T @marcofoster.bsky.social )
January 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
A confusing thing about Dave Matthews is that his music eventually became synonymous with frat boy dudebros, but Matthews himself has long passionately advocated for progressive causes, such as hosting benefit concerts for things like Standing Rock, etc.
Again, a striking thing here: Renee Good was reportedly an observer monitoring ICE’s movement when she was killed by an ICE agent.
Some may have assumed that would’ve discouraged other folks from doing the same…
…But apparently not!
Some may have assumed that would’ve discouraged other folks from doing the same…
…But apparently not!
Minneapolis - Border Patrol stops a protester following them, and tells the car it’s their “first and final warning” to quit.
January 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Again, a striking thing here: Renee Good was reportedly an observer monitoring ICE’s movement when she was killed by an ICE agent.
Some may have assumed that would’ve discouraged other folks from doing the same…
…But apparently not!
Some may have assumed that would’ve discouraged other folks from doing the same…
…But apparently not!
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
On the whole, I’m actually rather proud of how much gear, equipment and warm attire I was able to grab for a last-minute reporting trip to Minnesota in January.
But I did forget one thing: gloves.
And fam, that. Was. A. Mistake.
But I did forget one thing: gloves.
And fam, that. Was. A. Mistake.
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
On the whole, I’m actually rather proud of how much gear, equipment and warm attire I was able to grab for a last-minute reporting trip to Minnesota in January.
But I did forget one thing: gloves.
And fam, that. Was. A. Mistake.
But I did forget one thing: gloves.
And fam, that. Was. A. Mistake.
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“I have a very strong prayer life, and it is specially activated early in the morning before the noise of the world gets started,” said Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock.
religionnews.com/2026/01/08/w...
religionnews.com/2026/01/08/w...
Warnock, declaring ‘spiritual crisis,’ urges public, private sectors to help meet needs
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Those of us who are people of faith need to lead the way in helping the nation to understand that meeting people’s physical needs is a spiritual project,’ he said.
religionnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“I have a very strong prayer life, and it is specially activated early in the morning before the noise of the world gets started,” said Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock.
religionnews.com/2026/01/08/w...
religionnews.com/2026/01/08/w...
Many, many religious signs at this protest.
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Many, many religious signs at this protest.
This anti-ICE protest and march is…very large.
January 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
This anti-ICE protest and march is…very large.
Folks are gathering for an anti-ICE march in Minnesota.
Many more photos to come, but in the meantime: “movement chaplains” and Star Wars references.
Many more photos to come, but in the meantime: “movement chaplains” and Star Wars references.
January 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Folks are gathering for an anti-ICE march in Minnesota.
Many more photos to come, but in the meantime: “movement chaplains” and Star Wars references.
Many more photos to come, but in the meantime: “movement chaplains” and Star Wars references.
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Hey Minneapolis ❄️—we're indie reporters here from Chicago. If there's anything you'd like us to know about community actions, vigils, or fed activity, please drop us a line on Signal at unraveled.66 📱
January 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Hey Minneapolis ❄️—we're indie reporters here from Chicago. If there's anything you'd like us to know about community actions, vigils, or fed activity, please drop us a line on Signal at unraveled.66 📱
Shoutout to the person I interviewed yesterday who realized I worked for @rns.org and replied: "Oh! We read RNS! We're nerds! Of course we read RNS!"
January 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Shoutout to the person I interviewed yesterday who realized I worked for @rns.org and replied: "Oh! We read RNS! We're nerds! Of course we read RNS!"
Fact check: Minnesota is, in fact, cold in winter.
January 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Fact check: Minnesota is, in fact, cold in winter.
On this day, 250 years ago, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, the radical pamphlet that is credited with supercharging the American Revolution.
Among other things, Paine argued passionately against kings/monarchies, and railed against its theological backing — namely, the Divine Right of Kings.
Among other things, Paine argued passionately against kings/monarchies, and railed against its theological backing — namely, the Divine Right of Kings.
January 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
On this day, 250 years ago, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, the radical pamphlet that is credited with supercharging the American Revolution.
Among other things, Paine argued passionately against kings/monarchies, and railed against its theological backing — namely, the Divine Right of Kings.
Among other things, Paine argued passionately against kings/monarchies, and railed against its theological backing — namely, the Divine Right of Kings.
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Can vouch for Jack being an excellent reporter — wicked smart, empathetic, and an eye for the stories behind the stories. If you’re in MN, drop him a line.
PSA: I'm in Minneapolis (*and*, as many of you rightly pointed out, St. Paul), so if you know of faith-related protests/actions/vigils/activities/angles related to all this, feel free to reach out.
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My dispatch from today in Minneapolis, where folks are mourning, but also on edge — because ICE hasn’t let up, and neither has the pushback (including from religious leaders). religionnews.com/2026/01/09/p...
January 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Can vouch for Jack being an excellent reporter — wicked smart, empathetic, and an eye for the stories behind the stories. If you’re in MN, drop him a line.
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Minnesota friends: @jackjenkins.me's coverage has been invaluable.
PSA: I'm in Minneapolis (*and*, as many of you rightly pointed out, St. Paul), so if you know of faith-related protests/actions/vigils/activities/angles related to all this, feel free to reach out.
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My dispatch from today in Minneapolis, where folks are mourning, but also on edge — because ICE hasn’t let up, and neither has the pushback (including from religious leaders). religionnews.com/2026/01/09/p...
January 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Minnesota friends: @jackjenkins.me's coverage has been invaluable.
PSA: I'm in Minneapolis (*and*, as many of you rightly pointed out, St. Paul), so if you know of faith-related protests/actions/vigils/activities/angles related to all this, feel free to reach out.
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My dispatch from today in Minneapolis, where folks are mourning, but also on edge — because ICE hasn’t let up, and neither has the pushback (including from religious leaders). religionnews.com/2026/01/09/p...
'She could have been any of us': Faith leaders mourn Renee Good in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — 'It's all just too much, but my faith requires me to show up,' said the Rev. Dana Neuhauser.
religionnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
PSA: I'm in Minneapolis (*and*, as many of you rightly pointed out, St. Paul), so if you know of faith-related protests/actions/vigils/activities/angles related to all this, feel free to reach out.
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
My Signal is: jackmjenkins.60
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JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
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Pope Leo expected to travel to migrant hotspot in Spain, cardinal says www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...
Pope Leo expected to travel to migrant hotspot in Spain, cardinal says
Pope Leo XIV will soon travel to Spain and to the Canary Islands, a major migrant entry point into Europe, a Spanish cardinal said, shedding light on the pope's travel plans for 2026.
www.ncronline.org
January 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Pope Leo expected to travel to migrant hotspot in Spain, cardinal says www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...
It seems to be a recurring thing.
E.g., here's Rev. Bautista being shot in the face with one of these rounds — or something similar — by a DHS agent during a protest last year (via @berkeleyside.org).
E.g., here's Rev. Bautista being shot in the face with one of these rounds — or something similar — by a DHS agent during a protest last year (via @berkeleyside.org).
January 10, 2026 at 3:39 AM
It seems to be a recurring thing.
E.g., here's Rev. Bautista being shot in the face with one of these rounds — or something similar — by a DHS agent during a protest last year (via @berkeleyside.org).
E.g., here's Rev. Bautista being shot in the face with one of these rounds — or something similar — by a DHS agent during a protest last year (via @berkeleyside.org).
A thing I noticed reporting in Minneapolis today: if DHS was under the impression the events of this week would discourage ICE observers from continuing their work, that, uh, doesn't appear to be happening.
January 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM
A thing I noticed reporting in Minneapolis today: if DHS was under the impression the events of this week would discourage ICE observers from continuing their work, that, uh, doesn't appear to be happening.
Worth noting that, per The Independent, both Good and the agent who killed her are remembered as Christians, although their faith is described differently by their loved ones: the agent is called a "conservative Christian," and Good's is described below. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
January 10, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Worth noting that, per The Independent, both Good and the agent who killed her are remembered as Christians, although their faith is described differently by their loved ones: the agent is called a "conservative Christian," and Good's is described below. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...