Sometimes the personal is political and professional all rolled into one. Reflections at @rns.org on my 26-year interfaith and interracial marriage with @johnwbartlett.bsky.social

Happy 5th Pub. Anniversary for White Christian Privilege. I first wrote about WCP in the late 1990s. As I have shared on numerous podcasts, classrooms, and keynotes, writing the book was both a professional and personal project. Check it out on audible, kindle and wherever you buy books!

ICE has arrested Iranian national Alireza Doroudi, a doctoral candidate studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama. He was arrested at home at 5 a.m. Tuesday. As with some of the others who've been disappeared, unclear why he was detained. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Look, these messages could mean anything.

🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.

Many Japanese Americans are recoiling from Trump's immigration crackdown. “This brings back all kinds of memories, even tears,” said one 91-year-old Berkeley resident. “You don’t think I’d remember much, but it’s amazing how much I do.” www.kqed.org/news/1202191... via @kqednews.bsky.social

I think watching reels is like listening to the radio for those of us who grew up in the 80s. There’s something special about no knowing what’s next. Playlists are not the same.

My family looks forward to going to Costco, even my college kid…”wake me if you are going to Costco.”

Emory Pres. James T Laney once introduced him, “President Jimmy Carter is the only man to use the White House as a stepping stone to doing truly great things for America & the entire world.” RIP President Carter. It was always a treat seeing you on the Emory Campus. Proud GA 🍑 www.cartercenter.org

The AHA @historians.org is proud to offer free conference registration for public school teachers in New York City. Instructional staff are eligible to register at no cost for the Annual Meeting of the AHA, Jan. 3-6, 2025, in NYC. #historysky #iteachsocialstudies #edusky #sschat

WORK WITH ME: We are looking for a communications pro to come and promote the work of our religion team at Pew Research Center. Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested. pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...

Justice Dignity Freedom Peace Liberty Equality Non-Discrimination Agency/Choice ALL human rights for ALL people are still the best bet for the future of our planet 🌍🌎🌏 #InternationalHumanRightsDay

If you dont know @sreenet.bsky.social ‘s #NYTReadalong yet, get to know it. Sundays 8:30 am ET. Thoughtful, fun look at the news and a sort of ‘inside-baseball’ look at print journalism. Sarah Bahr is Neil’s guest tomorrow. Catch it live and interact, or watch later. x.com/neilparekh/s...

I have @oiyanpoon.bsky.social's book....need to get the others!

Grateful to offer comments: I focused on the fact that data on the generational status of immigrants—whether they are 1st-,1.5, 2nd and subsequent generations is not always readily available. Much of the data focuses on broader racial & gender categories.

Good to see everyone! Feels good to be here!