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Andrew Whitehead
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IU Indianapolis sociologist | religion, politics, disability | Kettering Foundation Research Fellow | Christian Nationalism books: http://linktr.ee/andrewwhitehead | https://andrewwhitehead.substack.com/ | https://tinyurl.com/42wspc8m | all views my own .. more

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · Oct 27
NEW RESEARCH

Americans who embrace Christian nationalism more likely to agree situation f/ people with disabilities is good as it is, disabled people demand too much from rest of society, & there have been enough societal efforts in favor of people w/ disabilities.

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Screen grab of the webpage for the journal article titled, Christian nationalism and ableism in the United States by Andrew Whitehead.

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 3h
Is KC the Jerry Jones of football teams?

Reposted by Andrew L. Whitehead, David Stott

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Viktor Winetrout @viktorwinetrout.bsky.social · 11h
He is risen
The Pillsbury Dough Boy float at the Macy's Parade

Reposted by Andrew L. Whitehead

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 12h
In communities across the country, connection grows when people act with purpose, focus locally, and refuse to let extremes define us.

#AmericaAtACrossroads uncovers five ways to find common ground: https://to.pbs.org/3XcmwJ9
5 ways to find common ground during the holidays
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
www.pbs.org

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 13h
Turkey is in the oven. Who else is running point on the bird?

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 1d
No it’s helpful. I may try to cook longer now, since my issue is too much weeping everywhere but on top. But these other ideas are great! Thanks!

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 1d
I need to look into it! I’ve got my pie crust and lemon curd dialed in—if I could just get meringue consistently I’d be so happy!

And I am also intrigued by the meringue on apple pie recipe. If I could ever figure out meringue. Thanks for sharing!

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 1d
I read that over and over again on different sites, and I change how long I whip, how slowly I add the sugar, same result. Maybe cook the mer longer in the oven? Cause it never beads on top. I’d actually take that at this point. Never tried other meringues either.

Reposted by Andrew L. Whitehead, David Darmofal

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yonat.bsky.social @yonat.bsky.social · 1d
Incredible story about one evangelical Chicago family's resistance to ICE, beautifully told by my colleague, @jackjenkins.me religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
How one conservative Christian family is pushing back against ICE
A coalition of activists, everyday citizens and people of faith — including theologically conservative Christians — who have pooled resources and learned new technologies to mount an effort they say i...
religionnews.com

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 2d
😂

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 2d
Do you have any advice on meringue? mine always looks great at first, but within a couple hours or next day there is a lot of clear moisture!

Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders, Scott L. Greer, Rosemary A. Joyce , and 5 more

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 3d
WOW! Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/lead...
Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Statement on CDC's Vaccines and Autism Page
As national organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of autistic individuals and partners across the disability and public health sectors, we are deeply disappointed by the latest update to...
autisticadvocacy.org

Reposted by Andrew L. Whitehead, Laura Carlson

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 3d
Tonight, @pbs.org debuts “A More Perfect Union,” a companion special to the new PBS series #TheAmericanRevolution filmed at the @constitutionctr.bsky.social with support from the Kettering Foundation.
A More Perfect Union | Trailer
Explore America’s founding ideals in A More Perfect Union, premiering Nov 24 at 9p ET on PBS.
video.kpbs.org

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 4d
When Frustration Threatens Desire, by Kerry James Marshall, 1990, 📸 by @drewhallowell

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BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 4d
the economic success of the U.S. is significantly built on the land grant universities and in particular their excellent agricultural science tradition.
alanallport.bsky.social Alan Allport @alanallport.bsky.social · 4d
Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
jackiantonovich.bsky.social Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 4d
One of the bragging rights that the US ed system had in the 20th century is that we didn't have education tracks. Essentially, any kid could go to a CC or state school & major in whatever they wanted to (obviously an oversimplification). I fear this aspect of the American dream is dying.

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Alan Allport @alanallport.bsky.social · 4d
Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
jackiantonovich.bsky.social Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 4d
One of the bragging rights that the US ed system had in the 20th century is that we didn't have education tracks. Essentially, any kid could go to a CC or state school & major in whatever they wanted to (obviously an oversimplification). I fear this aspect of the American dream is dying.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Kim L. Scheppele, Jan W. Mueller , and 11 more

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Deva Woodly @devawo.bsky.social · 4d
Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.
The exit economy is here. Black Women are paying the highest price | Fortune
This isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. And it's not a recovery, it's a redistribution of opportunity.
fortune.com

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 5d
Good grief.

Reposted by David H. Kaye, Andrew L. Whitehead, Nathan P. Kalmoe

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 6d
Trump also just posted these photos to Truth Social, including the one with Mamdani standing next to a portrait of FDR. Trump mentioned Mamdani asked if he could have his picture taken there.

"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
Zohran Mamdani standing in front of a portrait of FDR at the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump standing next to each other with their backs turned, just outside the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (who's got his hand giving a thumbs up) in front of the portrait of FDR at the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (who's got his hand giving a thumbs up) in front of the portrait of FDR at the White House

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 6d
I was grateful to be in the room with you all!

Reposted by Andrew L. Whitehead, Laura Carlson

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Derek Barker @dwmbarker.bsky.social · 6d
Research fellow @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social does a great job of capturing the energy of our Democracy Prize celebration honoring Alexei Navalny and Judith Browne Dianis. andrewwhitehead.substack.com/p/courage-is...
Courage is Contagious.
Reflections on the importance of recognizing the courageous ones, allowing art to feed our souls, and that we the people can build the country we deserve.
andrewwhitehead.substack.com

Reposted by Benjamin Braun, Silvia Secchi, Andrew L. Whitehead

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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 6d
you’ll never believe the newest meme pair for “Find someone who looks at you like…”

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 6d
New post with reflections on the @kettering.org Democracy Prize ceremony from earlier this week.

"It’s in the doing that we embody the democracy we deserve & that we the people, all of us together, have plenty of courage. And courage, it’s contagious."

andrewwhitehead.substack.com/p/courage-is...
Courage is Contagious.
Reflections on the importance of recognizing the courageous ones, allowing art to feed our souls, and that we the people can build the country we deserve.
andrewwhitehead.substack.com

Reposted by Andrew L. Whitehead, Laura Carlson

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 6d
Experience the full reflection and see the event video on our website. bit.ly/4iy9Vdf
Inaugural Kettering Democracy Prize Ceremony Honors Alexei Navalny and Judith Browne Dianis
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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 6d
I guess the perfect title to a news article does exist.
lilymasonphd.bsky.social Lily Mason @lilymasonphd.bsky.social · 6d
In 2023 a photographer from the Newfoundland town of Dildo captured images of a penis-shaped iceberg off the Canadian coast in Conception Bay.

www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 6d
And the GOP senator above is actually FOR redistricting. Just not adamant enough, apparently.

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 6d
I don't know how many of you are aware of what's going on in Indiana, but there have been repeated instances of swatting and bomb threats made against the GOP state senators who rebuffed the Governor's request to redraw the congressional map at the prez's request.

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Lily Mason @lilymasonphd.bsky.social · 6d
In 2023 a photographer from the Newfoundland town of Dildo captured images of a penis-shaped iceberg off the Canadian coast in Conception Bay.

www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 6d
Senate Republican reports business bomb threat

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Senate Republican reports business bomb threat • Indiana Capital Chronicle
After a week of swatting attempts, GOP Sen. Andy Zay on Friday confirmed a bomb threat at his personal business.
indianacapitalchronicle.com

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 7d
NEW from @bmietana.bsky.social, @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social and me: Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried.

And yes, we did some digging about *that* viral church raids story that has been floating around. religionnews.com/2025/11/20/v...
Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried
(RNS) — Rumors and viral reports about potential ICE raids have immigrant church leaders worried about their congregations. DHS says it doesn’t have plans to raid churches — but won’t rule it out.
religionnews.com

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Joshua Eaton @joshuaeaton.bsky.social · 7d
Now that’s a lede.

Story by @taracopp.bsky.social and @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.

Read here: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, an emblem of fascism and white supremacy inextricably linked to the murder of millions of Jews and that more than 400,000 U.S. troops died fighting against in World War II, as a hate symbol, according to a new policy that takes effect next month.