D. Ashley Campbell
@datcampbell.bsky.social
PhD in telling stories about media, religion, & national narratives | part-time Prof | part-time Editor | writing, researching in whatever time is left | Religionish Podcast | blogging @ Sitting in the Stacks | she/her
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The Trump admin’s offer to give preferential treatment to institutions that toe the party line reeks of bribery in exchange for allegiance to a partisan ideological agenda.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
Universities Must Reject Trump Admin 'Loyalty Oath' Compacts
The AAUP and AFT warn that the Trump administration’s offer to give preferential treatment to colleges and universities that court government favor in exchange for allegiance to a partisan ideological...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Trump admin’s offer to give preferential treatment to institutions that toe the party line reeks of bribery in exchange for allegiance to a partisan ideological agenda.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
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“If any California university signs this radical agreement, they’ll lose billions in state funding — including Cal Grants — instantly,” Newsom said.
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Newsom threatens to cut state funding to universities that sign Trump’s political compact
The White House asked nine major universities, including USC, to commit to President Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Califor...
www.latimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM
“If any California university signs this radical agreement, they’ll lose billions in state funding — including Cal Grants — instantly,” Newsom said.
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With the US federal shutdown underway, the race to assign blame has already begun. Be especially cautious about what you post and share in moments like this. #checkyoursources
a hand is holding a cell phone with the statue of liberty on it
ALT: a hand is holding a cell phone with the statue of liberty on it
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October 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
With the US federal shutdown underway, the race to assign blame has already begun. Be especially cautious about what you post and share in moments like this. #checkyoursources
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"These prejudicial words do not reflect the qualities of a saint. To compare Mr. Kirk to St. Paul risks confusing the true witness of the Gospel and giving undue sanction to words and actions that hurt the very people Jesus calls us to love."
NY Catholic sisters challenge Cardinal Dolan's praise for Charlie Kirk share.google/3D6xyI9q438y...
NY Catholic sisters challenge Cardinal Dolan's praise for Charlie Kirk
On Wednesday (Sept. 24), Sisters of Charity of New York issued a statement in response to remarks Dolan made earlier this month during an appearance on "Fox & Friends." While discussing Kirk's killing...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"These prejudicial words do not reflect the qualities of a saint. To compare Mr. Kirk to St. Paul risks confusing the true witness of the Gospel and giving undue sanction to words and actions that hurt the very people Jesus calls us to love."
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Rep. Frost: "We cannot let the fear of speaking out become normal. We cannot allow truth telling to become a crime. And we cannot let them silence us."
September 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Rep. Frost: "We cannot let the fear of speaking out become normal. We cannot allow truth telling to become a crime. And we cannot let them silence us."
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As someone who does religion and politics, I really didn’t need more content for my classes. I’m all good.
A 12-foot golden statue of Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin was unveiled outside the US Capitol
September 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
As someone who does religion and politics, I really didn’t need more content for my classes. I’m all good.
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“There are campuses where professors are being fired for statements made in classes. And there’s this sense of am I being recorded? Are people signing up for classes simply to antagonize? And all of that does feel even more amplified now, especially in the aftermath of this killing.”
Targeted Ohio State professors on the damaging impact of Turning Point's ‘professor watchlist’ – Matter News
TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, who in the days since his assassination has been lauded in conservative circles as a staunch defender of free speech, spent much of his career working to reshape higher edu...
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September 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“There are campuses where professors are being fired for statements made in classes. And there’s this sense of am I being recorded? Are people signing up for classes simply to antagonize? And all of that does feel even more amplified now, especially in the aftermath of this killing.”
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(un)friendly reminder to my fellow faculty as the semester starts that accommodations for disabled students aren't optional, rewards for good behavior, some sort of challenge to see how much you get away with, or a challenge to your authority. it's your job to provide them. stop being asses about it
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
(un)friendly reminder to my fellow faculty as the semester starts that accommodations for disabled students aren't optional, rewards for good behavior, some sort of challenge to see how much you get away with, or a challenge to your authority. it's your job to provide them. stop being asses about it
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When the rising generation of a putatively democratic society becomes "deskilled" in key cognitive areas, like the ability to summarize and critically assess an argument, then that generation becomes dependent upon the machines they've relied on to do that. Not thrilled to give that power to Grok.
August 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
When the rising generation of a putatively democratic society becomes "deskilled" in key cognitive areas, like the ability to summarize and critically assess an argument, then that generation becomes dependent upon the machines they've relied on to do that. Not thrilled to give that power to Grok.
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But when a society, at scale, becomes less able to read an essay and accurately summarize its argument...then we as a society are being deprived of a skill that is essential for participation in a deliberative, democratic society. This is not just about fewer people knowing how to churn butter.
August 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
But when a society, at scale, becomes less able to read an essay and accurately summarize its argument...then we as a society are being deprived of a skill that is essential for participation in a deliberative, democratic society. This is not just about fewer people knowing how to churn butter.
I’m a nerd who actually enjoys class prep & revising/updating syllabi. But I’ll always enjoy doing it for Media & Religion classes best! Trying to prioritize what fun to fit into 10 weeks!
August 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I’m a nerd who actually enjoys class prep & revising/updating syllabi. But I’ll always enjoy doing it for Media & Religion classes best! Trying to prioritize what fun to fit into 10 weeks!
Another example of my reason for including a whole chapter in my dissertation about Rockwell, the endurance of these images, & how they relate to (re)narrations of the nation in mediated American Civil Religion
July 31, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Another example of my reason for including a whole chapter in my dissertation about Rockwell, the endurance of these images, & how they relate to (re)narrations of the nation in mediated American Civil Religion
As @judithweisenfeld.com mentions in her post on this — pretty sure they don’t mean all faiths.
An administration memo said the federal workforce should be a “welcoming place” for employees of faith.
Trump Administration Says Federal Workers Can Challenge Religious Views For ‘Correctness’—Here’s What To Know
An administration memo said the federal workforce should be a “welcoming place” for employees of faith.
www.forbes.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
As @judithweisenfeld.com mentions in her post on this — pretty sure they don’t mean all faiths.
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Taking bets that "religion" mostly equals evangelical Christianity in this case. And, may I recommend @profirmf.bsky.social and @mpgphd.bsky.social's *Religion is Not Done With You: Or, the Hidden Power of Religion on Race, Maps, Bodies, and Law.*
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757650...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757650...
Trump administration urges federal employees to talk religion at work
The guidance from the Office of Personnel Management builds on the administration’s efforts to bolster faith’s presence in the federal workforce.
wapo.st
July 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Taking bets that "religion" mostly equals evangelical Christianity in this case. And, may I recommend @profirmf.bsky.social and @mpgphd.bsky.social's *Religion is Not Done With You: Or, the Hidden Power of Religion on Race, Maps, Bodies, and Law.*
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757650...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757650...
In my latest copy editing batch I’ve noticed a theme — not indenting paragraphs. Some do add an extra space to mark a shift, but what’s up with this?
July 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In my latest copy editing batch I’ve noticed a theme — not indenting paragraphs. Some do add an extra space to mark a shift, but what’s up with this?
Check out this thread…learned a lot.
👀 The Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy has just published an article by A3P Sr. Counsel Josh Hammer, Timon Cline, & Yoram Hazony. It calls on SCOTUS to reverse the 1947 Everson case, which held that the Establishment Clause applies to the states & requires a separation of church & state. 1/
June 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Check out this thread…learned a lot.
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NEW: A GOP-led House investigation is targeting 200+ groups accused of fueling Biden's "historic border crisis" by helping immigrants.
But list includes several faith groups and *entire denominations*, and some are calling the probe a violation of religious liberty. religionnews.com/2025/06/25/f...
But list includes several faith groups and *entire denominations*, and some are calling the probe a violation of religious liberty. religionnews.com/2025/06/25/f...
Faith groups say House Republicans' probe into immigration work violates their religious freedom
(RNS) — The Homeland Security Committee named the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA among those under scrutiny.
religionnews.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NEW: A GOP-led House investigation is targeting 200+ groups accused of fueling Biden's "historic border crisis" by helping immigrants.
But list includes several faith groups and *entire denominations*, and some are calling the probe a violation of religious liberty. religionnews.com/2025/06/25/f...
But list includes several faith groups and *entire denominations*, and some are calling the probe a violation of religious liberty. religionnews.com/2025/06/25/f...
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Just going to join the host of lawyers and academics who are screaming at the press that THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T GET TO DECLARE WAR ALL ON HIS OWN no matter how special a boy he thinks he is.
Trump on the U.S. potentially bombing Iran: "I may do it. I may not do it. Nobody knows what I am going to do."
June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Just going to join the host of lawyers and academics who are screaming at the press that THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T GET TO DECLARE WAR ALL ON HIS OWN no matter how special a boy he thinks he is.
Weren’t those affiliated w/this admin complaining about limits to their free speech just last year? 🤔 This looks a lot like examining speech to ensure it fits an agenda — just fyi that’s not the absolute free speech the US supposedly espouses. apnews.com/article/stud...
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The U.S. State Department says it’s restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but says all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for re...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Weren’t those affiliated w/this admin complaining about limits to their free speech just last year? 🤔 This looks a lot like examining speech to ensure it fits an agenda — just fyi that’s not the absolute free speech the US supposedly espouses. apnews.com/article/stud...
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Question is whether or not law enforcement is buying the myth of anti-Christian bias or interested in the frightening trend of radicalization into Christian extremism.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Question is whether or not law enforcement is buying the myth of anti-Christian bias or interested in the frightening trend of radicalization into Christian extremism.
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My favorite valentine this year thanks to @newslit.org
February 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My favorite valentine this year thanks to @newslit.org
Honestly one of my favorite questions to ask students when I teach Intro to Media Studies classes.
Can you name the 5 protections under the #FirstAmendment?
💡 Take our short quiz, which also asks questions about when the freedoms do or don't apply: bit.ly/1AQuiz
💡 Take our short quiz, which also asks questions about when the freedoms do or don't apply: bit.ly/1AQuiz
News Lit Quiz: So, what's the First Amendment?
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February 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Honestly one of my favorite questions to ask students when I teach Intro to Media Studies classes.
Anyone else see the Vance clip from a speech at National Conservatism back in July circulating? He quotes Nixon about professors. I’m currently digging in digital archives & verifying.
January 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Anyone else see the Vance clip from a speech at National Conservatism back in July circulating? He quotes Nixon about professors. I’m currently digging in digital archives & verifying.
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In fact, real experts are often also the most humble. They’ve gazed into the deep recesses of a subject area, and get that “there’s always more facts/data I haven’t yet seen.” So they retain curiosity & the capacity to be surprised. What a contrast with the loudmouth know-nothings now taking power.
January 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In fact, real experts are often also the most humble. They’ve gazed into the deep recesses of a subject area, and get that “there’s always more facts/data I haven’t yet seen.” So they retain curiosity & the capacity to be surprised. What a contrast with the loudmouth know-nothings now taking power.
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this is like perfect
January 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
this is like perfect