A healthy democracy depends on citizens who can distinguish truth from disinformation. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/democra... #ProtectDemocracy #FreePress #PovertyAbolitionists #endpoverty

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, it's worth remembering that the Declaration of Independence affirms the equal dignity and rights of every person. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/pope-le... #4thofJuly #PopeLeo #PovertyAbolitionists

The consequences of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" are no longer hypothetical. It has already had a big impact on struggling families. If we care about reducing poverty and strengthening democracy, we need to pay attention. www.cbpp.org/blog/familie... #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

My friend Jim Wallis and I have worked together on issues of poverty, faith, and justice for decades. Check out our recent conversation on the politics of poverty. #JimWallisPodcast #PovertyAbolitionists #faith

Today, I’m at @bread4theworld.bsky.social's 2026 Advocacy Summit. Later today, many of us will meet with members of Congress to urge support for nutrition and health programs that help people here in the U.S. and around the world. Join us from where you are! go.bread.org/page/98821/a...

Join me and hundreds of advocates across the country for Bread for the World's #DayofAction on June 10. Hundreds of advocates will be meeting with Congress in Washington, while others across the country will be taking action from home. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/bread-f... #EndHunger #EndPoverty

Grateful to my friend Maurice A. Bloem for the opportunity to talk about #poverty, why it persists, and what it will take to build the political will to end it. Poverty is not inevitable. We just need to organize a little give-a-damn. Listen: walktalklisten.podbean.com #Podcast #EndPoverty

Great news this morning! Poverty Abolitionists is now the #1 book in Amazon's poverty category. Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. The book is available in hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats. www.amazon.com/Poverty-Abol... #EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists

Faith, power, and the fight against poverty—@d-beckmann.bsky.social unpacks it all in this ‪@publisherswkly.bsky.social Q&A. Read more: https://bit.ly/42QBFm9 #BookSky #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social

Publication Day is finally here. In this new blog post, I tell the story of how "Poverty Abolitionists" developed, what I learned while writing it, and my hopes for what this book can contribute in this moment. Read it here: www.davidbeckmann.net/post/publica... #PovertyAbolitionists #bookrelease

It is almost time. If you can’t make it in person for the official launch of Poverty Abolitionists tonight at Politics and Prose, you can join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/MvbumKm... 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT #PovertyAbolitionists #livestream

I can't wait to be a part of this event at @politicsprose.bsky.social bookstore on Tuesday 5/26 at 7pm EDT. Please join us in person or on the livestream!

We’re just days away from #PovertyAbolitionists reaching bookstores. I recently spoke with @porchlightbooks.bsky.social about why I wrote this book, what gives me hope, and why I believe we know much more about reducing poverty than many people realize. www.porchlightbooks.com/blogs/interv...

In #PovertyAbolitionists, I argue that poverty persists not because we lack resources, but because we often lack the commitment to build systems that protect human dignity. The consequences of indifference are measured in human lives. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/b...

Join me and Adam Russell Taylor at Politics and Prose on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss Poverty Abolitionists: Faith, Activism, and Hope for Difficult Times. See you at 7 pm EDT at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Or @politicsprose livestream: www.youtube.com/live/MvbumKm...

I spoke about faith, partisan politics, and what gives me hope with Publishers Weekly. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PovertyAbolitionists #endpoverty #faith

The publisher has already sold 2,000 copies! Join the growing conversation about ending poverty and building hope in difficult times. Order your copy of #PovertyAbolitionists. #endpoverty

The most urgent chapter of my forthcoming book, "Poverty Abolitionists", is about elections. In this new post, I share why I believe people of faith and conscience need to become more politically engaged in the months ahead. #PovertyAbolitionists #Midterms www.davidbeckmann.net/post/what-i-...

📆 Tues., May 26, 7:00pm (EST) 🔗 https://bit.ly/4db4Shx Join author @d-beckmann.bsky.social at @politicsprose.bsky.social as he discusses his new book, “Poverty Abolitionists,” and its vision for ending poverty. #BookSky #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social

Advocating for people in poverty is more difficult now than it has been in the thirty-five years I’ve worked in legislative advocacy. But I’ve also seen that it works—even in this tough political environment. davidbeckmann.net #Advocacy #PovertyAbolitionists

@bread4theworld.bsky.social's NYC dinner was especially strong this year. I was moved by Eugene Cho reflecting on Bread’s impact, even in a tough political moment. I’m also working with Norbert Beatty and Callisa Kirilinko to help share the message of "Poverty Abolitionists". #PovertyAbolitionists

Make room on your shelf. 📚 Browse our newly released books in Religious Studies here: https://bit.ly/4tzYAxE 📚💙 #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social @profligategrace.bsky.social @d-beckmann.bsky.social

The St. Nicholas Center on Faith and Justice hosted my first event focused on "Poverty Abolitionists" last week. We packed the house with an enthusiastic crowd. Virginia Theological Seminary #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

#AmericaReadsTheBible #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

Join Me Online This Thursday, April 23 I’ll be joining Bread for the World’s 2026 National Online Meeting this Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. This is a Zoom gathering, and I hope you’ll be part of it. Register in the link below. go.bread.org/page/96514/s... #povertyAbolitionists #Advocacy #EndHunger

Watch my new book promo 🎥 on my website. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/are-you... #NewBook #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty #Video

Watch my #newbook promo on my website and learn a little more about why I wrote #PovertyAbolitionists. More than 600 people have already pre-ordered Poverty Abolitionists. I hope you’ll join them. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/are-you...

Explore modern faith, spirituality and culture in our Religious Studies collection. https://bit.ly/4coyK9J #BookSky #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social @d-beckmann.bsky.social @profligategrace.bsky.social

Are you a poverty abolitionist? If so, I think you would find my newsletter helpful. Subscribe at davidbeckmann.net/newsletter #endpoverty #PovertyAbolitionists #povertyissolvable

I believe we are facing the most serious setback against poverty in my lifetime. Poverty is increasing, here and around the world. On Tuesday, April 14 (tomorrow), I hope you’ll join me at Virginia Theological Seminary for a conversation about what we can do. www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

I hope you’ll join me for a conversation about how we can move forward in the fight against poverty on April 14, 7:00-8:30. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc... #PovertyAbolitionists #VTS #EndPoverty

I encourage faith leaders, especially in AZ, GA, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WI, to sign up for the 2026 Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper training through Faiths United to Save Democracy. Register here: www.turnoutsunday.com?blm_aid=2618... #PovertyAbolitionists #Midterms #DefendDemocracy

The church leaders in the Circle of Protection have sent members of Congress a new letter about hunger in America. They note that nearly all churches are helping to feed hungry people, but churches and charities can’t do it all. (1/5) circleofprotection.us/wp-content/u... #SNAPworks

The forgiving love of God invites us to turn away from our shortcomings and live in the Spirit. Through advocacy, demonstrations, and active participation in elections we can also pull our nation into better alignment with God’s coming kingdom. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/good-fr... #GoodFriday

I recently met with fellow World Food Prize Laureate, Heidi Kuhn of Roots of Peace. She’s leading Pax Agricultura, a global effort to promote peace through agriculture. I was glad to share an advance copy of "Poverty Abolitionists" with her. #RootsOfPeace #WorldFoodPrize #PovertyAbolitionists

I appreciated the chance to talk with Dr. Rob Harter on the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. We discuss what I’ve learned from 50+ years working to reduce poverty. Please listen. nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-can-we-b... #EndPoverty #SocialImpact #NonprofitLeadership #PovertyAbolitionists

Millions of Americans will again gather tomorrow in “No Kings” demonstrations.  #Resistance to kings and emperors has roots in the Bible.  www.davidbeckmann.net/post/no-king... #NoKings #PovertyAbolitionists #Bible #FaithinAction

Did you catch #MondayNightTravel with @ricksteves.bsky.social and @bread4theworld.bsky.social's EugeneCho? It was an informative conversation about hunger—and I was thrilled they talked about my forthcoming book: #PovertyAbolitionists www.davidbeckmann.net/post/eugene-...

Voting matters—especially to regain progress against poverty. Primaries have already begun in many states and we cannot stay home at any stage of these elections. #PovertyAbolitionists #Primaries #Vote #Elections

MAGA’s hard-heartedness may be pushing some believers to rethink what it really means to follow Jesus. Read how "Recent Christian Pushback Against MAGA" on the blog here: www.davidbeckmann.net/post/recent-... #PovertyAbolitionists #christianity #FaithInGod

Are you a poverty abolitionist? I’ve started a newsletter to share insights from my forthcoming book "Poverty Abolitionists" and other reflections. If you care about justice, democracy, and ending poverty, I hope you’ll subscribe: Davidbeckmann.net/newsletter #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

MAGA politics uses moral language to divide the world into heroes and enemies. Christian morality looks different. Pope Leo's call to stop the spiral of violence shows what moral leadership can sound like. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/pope-le... #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty #MoralLeadership

Poverty is a problem we can solve. #PovertyAbolitionists is available for pre-order now www.amazon.com/Poverty-Abol... #EndPoverty

Did you catch Gov. Spanberger's SOTU response? She posed three important questions that I think we all need to be asking right now. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/abigail... #SOTU #PovertyAbolitionists #DefendDemocracy #EndPoverty

U2 has released a new song and video, “American Obituary.” It is a song of protest and lament in response to the rise of authoritarianism in America and the violence of ICE. I think it's wonderful. #PovertyAbolitionist #AmericanObituary #Jubilee

As we enter Lent, hundreds of the nation’s Christian leaders are calling on Christians across the country to speak out and take action at this time of crisis for #democracy and #faith. I joined thousand of others who have already signed this letter: acalltochristians.org I hope you will too.

Today, the Circle of Protection thanked members of the appropriations committees for advancing this month’s bipartisan funding bill and urged stronger oversight of international aid and guardrails for ICE. Read the letter here: circleofprotection.us/wp-content/u... #PovertyAbolitionists

Leaders like @jamestalarico.bsky.social are helping to push back against dangerous MAGA policies and reclaiming a message of God's love. These are the types of candidates we should be supporting with donations and advocacy. #PovertyAbolitionists #midterms www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...

On #AshWednesday, a large and diverse group of Christian leaders are releasing "A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy" at a virtual prayer service. It’s at 8pm ET on February 18th. Register here: sojourners.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #PovertyAbolitionist #EndPoverty

My friend @ricksteves.bsky.social calls out MAGA’s lies and policies that are eroding democratic norms, including how federal budget choices are shifting wealth from working people to the rich. Watch in the link below. #EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists #DefendDemocracy