Robert P. Jones
@robertpjones.bsky.social
President and founder, PRRI. NYT Bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long; The End of White Christian America. Writing at https://www.whitetoolong.net.
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Robert P. Jones
@robertpjones.bsky.social
· Jan 29
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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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!
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www.whitetoolong.net
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“Christian nationalists are teaming with Trump in a bid to torch a rule preventing churches from donating to campaigns” By Andrew Seidel, 11/24/25
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Court Case That Could Blow the Roof Off Political Spending
Christian nationalists are teaming up with Donald Trump's administration to argue that churches should be able to spend on political campaigns.
www.rollingstone.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“Christian nationalists are teaming with Trump in a bid to torch a rule preventing churches from donating to campaigns” By Andrew Seidel, 11/24/25
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Ms. Fletcher, Tulsa, and America always deserved so much more
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Ms. Fletcher, Tulsa, and America always deserved so much more
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In 1945, the US Army put out a training manual intended to help rank and file soldiers spot incipient fascism in the US. One of the telltale signs that one was dealing with a fascist was that they called everyone to their left "a communist." bsky.app/profile/seth...
The third fascistic tactic to watch out for is their tendency to label anyone they disagree with who is to their left "a Communist." Fascists claim that they alone can save their nations from "the communist menace." Anyway, the 2024 GOP platform contains the phrase "Christ-hating communists."
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In 1945, the US Army put out a training manual intended to help rank and file soldiers spot incipient fascism in the US. One of the telltale signs that one was dealing with a fascist was that they called everyone to their left "a communist." bsky.app/profile/seth...
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Just dropped @convocation.bsky.social —Trump’s Drumbeat of Violence and Christian Nationalism.
Our latest episode w/
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/trumps-dru...
Our latest episode w/
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/trumps-dru...
Trump’s Drumbeat of Violence and Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest writing from the Convocation Unscripted team.
convocation.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Just dropped @convocation.bsky.social —Trump’s Drumbeat of Violence and Christian Nationalism.
Our latest episode w/
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/trumps-dru...
Our latest episode w/
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/trumps-dru...
So two lessons here: 1) Good reporting and public pressure still matter; 2) The original policy change reveals intent and the white supremacist worldview eroding the guardrails. Were it not for public outcry, this would have sailed through..
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So two lessons here: 1) Good reporting and public pressure still matter; 2) The original policy change reveals intent and the white supremacist worldview eroding the guardrails. Were it not for public outcry, this would have sailed through..
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
So much for the Trump administration's alleged concern abt antisemitism. New Coast Guard (under DHS) policy now says swastikas and nooses are no longer considered hate symbols but just "potentially divisive." Coast Guard/DHS Officials refuse to respond.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
So much for the Trump administration's alleged concern abt antisemitism. New Coast Guard (under DHS) policy now says swastikas and nooses are no longer considered hate symbols but just "potentially divisive." Coast Guard/DHS Officials refuse to respond.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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"Chatbot Jesus is not the Christ who so loved the world that he became flesh and dwelled among us. He is a machine-induced hallucination. Like the demon-possessed man in the gospels, Chatbot Jesus is not one but legion..."
Following a wave of coverage on AI and religion this week, I decided to have a chat with AI white Jesus about Trump, immigration, and his own self-presentation.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Conversations with Chatbot Jesus--What Could Go Wrong?
Plus the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Chatbot Jesus is not the Christ who so loved the world that he became flesh and dwelled among us. He is a machine-induced hallucination. Like the demon-possessed man in the gospels, Chatbot Jesus is not one but legion..."
My latest: Conversations with Chatbot Jesuses (yes plural) on Trump's immigration rhetoric and actions.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/chatting-w...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/chatting-w...
Conversations with Chatbot Jesus--What Could Go Wrong?
Plus the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
My latest: Conversations with Chatbot Jesuses (yes plural) on Trump's immigration rhetoric and actions.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/chatting-w...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/chatting-w...
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This was basically one of the main plot lines in THX-1138.
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This was basically one of the main plot lines in THX-1138.
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“Like the demon-possessed man in the gospels, Chatbot Jesus is not one but legion…” A conversation between Robert Jones and Chatbot Jesus. This is fascinating (& just as alarming as you’d expect).
Following a wave of coverage on AI and religion this week, I decided to have a chat with AI white Jesus about Trump, immigration, and his own self-presentation.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Conversations with Chatbot Jesus--What Could Go Wrong?
Plus the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“Like the demon-possessed man in the gospels, Chatbot Jesus is not one but legion…” A conversation between Robert Jones and Chatbot Jesus. This is fascinating (& just as alarming as you’d expect).
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@robertpjones.bsky.social: "Like the demon-possessed man in the gospels, Chatbot Jesus is not one but legion; he is possessed by multiple personalities produced by the sins and limitations of the people, who in turn produced the texts, from which he was incarnated."
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Conversations with Chatbot Jesus--What Could Go Wrong?
Plus the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
@robertpjones.bsky.social: "Like the demon-possessed man in the gospels, Chatbot Jesus is not one but legion; he is possessed by multiple personalities produced by the sins and limitations of the people, who in turn produced the texts, from which he was incarnated."
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Following a wave of coverage on AI and religion this week, I decided to have a chat with AI white Jesus about Trump, immigration, and his own self-presentation.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Conversations with Chatbot Jesus--What Could Go Wrong?
Plus the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Following a wave of coverage on AI and religion this week, I decided to have a chat with AI white Jesus about Trump, immigration, and his own self-presentation.
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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The wonderful people at @uncpress.bsky.social sent me an advance copy of my book and I think I’ll have a little cry now. You can order it from here and it will arrive soon (use code 01UNCP30) for a discount uncpress.org/978146968920...
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The wonderful people at @uncpress.bsky.social sent me an advance copy of my book and I think I’ll have a little cry now. You can order it from here and it will arrive soon (use code 01UNCP30) for a discount uncpress.org/978146968920...
Shutdown and Release.
Just dropped—the latest episode from @convocation.bsky.social .
convocation.substack.com/p/shutdown-a...
Just dropped—the latest episode from @convocation.bsky.social .
convocation.substack.com/p/shutdown-a...
Shutdown and Release: Dems Cave, Consequences of Epstein Files
Plus the latest writing from The Convocation Unscripted team.
convocation.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Shutdown and Release.
Just dropped—the latest episode from @convocation.bsky.social .
convocation.substack.com/p/shutdown-a...
Just dropped—the latest episode from @convocation.bsky.social .
convocation.substack.com/p/shutdown-a...
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So grateful to @joyannreid.bsky.social for this in-depth interview where we trace the deep roots of the MAGA-Christian nationalist movement and talk about why so many white Christians have turned against democracy.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
So grateful to @joyannreid.bsky.social for this in-depth interview where we trace the deep roots of the MAGA-Christian nationalist movement and talk about why so many white Christians have turned against democracy.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
#SCOTUS Reminder: Americans support marriage equality by 2:1 margin today (65% favor, 31% oppose). Support illustrates asymmetric polarization:
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
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In Virginia's election last week, 7% of prior Trump voters voted Democrat. This means that 7% of people who voted for Trump just a year ago switched & voted for a Democratic governor.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
ICYMI--the 2025 election results confirm that an authoritarian future is not inevitable, and how important the midterm elections are one year from now.
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...
@jemartisby.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@robertpjones.bsky.social
@kkdumez.bsky.social
convocation.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In Virginia's election last week, 7% of prior Trump voters voted Democrat. This means that 7% of people who voted for Trump just a year ago switched & voted for a Democratic governor.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
Thanks to @robertpjones.bsky.social for this hopeful bit of data.
Note to Democratic Party:
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
Trump’s Unprecedented Actions Deepen Asymmetric Divides
The 16th annual PRRI American Values Survey examines Americans’ opinions on how democracy is working, what it means to be “truly American,” concerns about the economy, and belief in the American Dream...
prri.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Note to Democratic Party:
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
90% of democrats AND 67% of independents say the cuts in federal funding of healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act have gone too far.
Majorities of both also say health care is critical issue to them.
@prri.org
prri.org/research/tru...
So grateful to @joyannreid.bsky.social for this in-depth interview where we trace the deep roots of the MAGA-Christian nationalist movement and talk about why so many white Christians have turned against democracy.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
So grateful to @joyannreid.bsky.social for this in-depth interview where we trace the deep roots of the MAGA-Christian nationalist movement and talk about why so many white Christians have turned against democracy.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
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Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
ICYMI--the 2025 election results confirm that an authoritarian future is not inevitable, and how important the midterm elections are one year from now.
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...
@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
convocation.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
ICYMI--the 2025 election results confirm that an authoritarian future is not inevitable, and how important the midterm elections are one year from now.
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
Informative and horrifying conversation about past and present threats.
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Informative and horrifying conversation about past and present threats.
Reposted by Robert P. Jones
In the name of protecting Jews, Jews have their funding cancelled, get kicked out of seminars, and are removed from leadership positions in Jewish Studies to be replaced by non-Jews.
Latest write-up about outrageous administrative over reach at IU. www.jta.org/2025/11/07/u...
In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A leadership shakeup, a defunded graduate student and political pressure from above have turned a storied program into a flashpoint for Trump-era campus politics.
www.jta.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
In the name of protecting Jews, Jews have their funding cancelled, get kicked out of seminars, and are removed from leadership positions in Jewish Studies to be replaced by non-Jews.
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
My Interview with Joy Reid: Unpacking the Threat of Christian Nationalism
Plus, the latest episode of The Convocation Unscripted
www.whitetoolong.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Excited to share my new in-depth interview with @joyannreid.bsky.social . I talk about my experience growing up as a Southern Baptist and about the through line between the old Christian Right, the Tea Party, and the MAGA Christian nationalist movement today.
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...
www.whitetoolong.net/p/my-intervi...