Sen. Josh Hawley Calls For A 'Christian Economy' To Restore 'Biblical Masculinity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp0Hsw-SHLY 

 

History Minute (042): More about how stable were the family relationships among the enslaved people

Quoting Zinn:

"Going through records of slave marriages, Gutman found how high was the incidence of marriage among slave men and women, and how stable these marriages were. He studied the remarkably complete records kept on one South Carolina plantation. He found a birth register of two hundred slaves extending from the eighteenth century to just before the Civil War; it showed stable kin networks, steadfast marriages, unusual fidelity, and resistance to forced marriages."

Excerpt From

A People's History of the United States

Howard Zinn

 

History Minute (040): Family life in the community of enslaved blacks

Quoting Zinn:

It was once thought that slavery had destroyed the black family. And so the black condition was blamed on family frailty, rather than on poverty and prejudice. Blacks without families, helpless, lacking kinship and identity, would have no will to resist. But interviews with ex-slaves, done in the 1930s by the Federal Writers Project of the New Deal for the Library of Congress, showed a different story, which George Rawick summarizes (From Sundown to Sunup):

The slave community acted like a generalized extended kinship system in which all adults looked after all children and there was little division between "my children for whom I'm responsible" and "your children for whom you're responsible." . . . A kind of family relationship in which older children have great responsibility for caring for younger siblings is obviously more functionally integrative and useful for slaves than the pattern of sibling rivalry and often dislike that frequently comes out of contemporary middle-class nuclear families composed of highly individuated persons. . . . Indeed, the activity of the slaves in creating patterns of family life that were functionally integrative did more than merely prevent the destruction of personality. . . . It was part and parcel, as we shall see, of the social process out of which came black pride, black identity, black culture, the black community, and black rebellion in America.

Excerpt From

A People's History of the United States

Howard Zinn

https://books.apple.com/book/id1046889377

New Data About How Issues of Family, Gender, Sexuality Drive MAGA Extremism (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad Onishi welcomes back Dr. Andrew Whitehead, sociology professor at Indiana University and co-author of Taking America Back for God. They unpack how Christian nationalism uses ideas about gender, family, and sexuality to shape political identity—especially among white working-class Americans.

Dr. Whitehead shares key insights from public opinion data that reveal a strong link between Christian nationalist beliefs and support for authoritarian leaders. The conversation explores the myth of the “nuclear family,” the politics of fear, and how nostalgia and hierarchy fuel the MAGA movement.

Andrew’s Substack: https://andrewwhitehead.substack.com
Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/new-data-about-how-issues-of-family-gender-sexuality-drive-maga-extremism/

Trump Wants to Pay Women to Have Babies. We Already Know Why. (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

Brad discusses recent news about the Trump White House considering a $5,000 baby bonus to increase the US birth rate and similar incentives to support traditional family structures.

Brad argues that these measures are deeply rooted in white nationalist ideas and reflect a broader agenda to shape the American family. He draws connections to Project 2025 and discusses how Hungary, with its pro-family policies under Viktor Orbán, serves as an inspiration for US conservative policies despite Hungary’s economic and social issues.

These conservative agendas prioritize a specific vision of family and society, often at the expense of broader public welfare and economic stability.
Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/trump-wants-to-pay-women-to-have-babies-we-already-know-why/

 

Project 2025 — What Are The Four Goals?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E3_fdTnhR8A

“The Porn Fixation”(Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast; It's in the Code Episode #128)

Why are conservative, high-control Christians in America so fixated on pornography? 

Why do they think it represents an apocalyptic menace, threatening to destroy the institution of the family, the church, and society itself? 

What is it about the subculture of high-control religion that explains this perspective in a time when pornography use is more widespread and mainstream, and less taboo, than it has ever been? 

Listen in this week as Dan offers his thoughts on these issues.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-128-the-porn-fixation/

“Strong Handshakes” (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast; It's in the Code #115)

In this episode, Dan continues decoding a card from a church bulletin that outlines the features of a particular church. The focus this time is the promise of “strong handshakes.” There’s a lot to decode with this idea: What does it express about gender? About sexuality? About the family? About this church’s view of proper social order? Check it out to find the answers to these (and other!) questions.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-115-strong-handshakes/

Weekly Roundup: Tucker Carlson’s Neo-Nazi Interview Sparks Outrage (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

In this weekly roundup, we discuss the recent inflammatory interview between Tucker Carlson and Daryl Cooper, where Cooper provides a sympathetic take on Hitler and Nazi Germany. 

The conversation touches on the sweeping implications of Russian influence in right-wing American media, as evidenced by the funding behind prominent figures like Tim Poole. 

We also address the unsettling stance of JD Vance on childcare and family roles, and his troubling comments regarding post-menopausal women. Additionally, the episode covers updates on Trump’s legal battles and the shifting political landscape in the run-up to the 2024 U.S. election.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/weekly-roundup-tucker-carlson-interview-sparks-outrage/

Weekly Roundup: Joy, Solidarity, and Family – The Revamped Democratic Party (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

Brad and Dan are back! They delve into the significant themes and key moments from the Democratic National Convention. They highlight the sense of joy and solidarity portrayed, contrasting it with the fear-driven politics often seen at the RNC. 

The hosts discuss the refreshing models of masculinity and labor representation, exemplified by figures like Tim Walz and Shawn Fain. Brad emphasizes the powerful, emotional moments that underscore the importance of collective effort and mutual support in American life. The episode also touches on the criticisms around the exclusion of Palestinian voices and the uncommitted movement from the event, highlighting the ongoing challenges and areas for growth within the democratic coalition.

00:00 Introduction and Political Commentary 

01:09 Democratic National Convention Highlights 

02:00 Hosts Reunite and Catch Up
03:39 Discussion on Masculinity and Friendship
04:15 Analyzing the DNC’s Impact
05:51 Kamala Harris and Democratic Strategy
08:02 Joy vs. Fear in Politics 

19:48 Michelle Obama’s Powerful Speech
25:03 Weirdness in Political Discourse
29:27 Critiquing the ‘Weird’ Label in Politics
33:17 Understanding Masculinity in Modern Politics
35:08 Contrasting Visions of Masculinity
39:48 Labor and Solidarity in American Politics
50:45 Reflections on Family and Love
01:01:41 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/weekly-roundup-joy-solidarity-and-family-the-revamped-democratic-party/

The US has terrible family policies. How do expats fare abroad?

…An instant change: the family went from spending $1,400 a month on their daughter's childcare – and preparing to pay the same for their son when he started preschool – to paying €373 ($438) a month for both children. In Ireland, families also collect a €140 ($164) child benefit each month until their children turn 16. "I remember thinking: 'what?!' you just get money?" Dubois said…

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/sep/27/us-terrible-family-policies-expats-netherlands-ireland-japan

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Opinion | Biden Is the Most Pro-Family President in Decades. So Why Is the Catholic Church Attacking Him? - POLITICO

Americans are on the verge of benefiting from perhaps the most pro-family legislation in the nation's history. And the Catholic Church is nowhere to be seen...

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/09/09/bishops-biden-catholic-church-perriello-510975

Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance blames America’s woes on ‘the childless left’

"… Vance praised a policy by Viktor Orbán that pays parents who have multiple children … but didn't mention the Democrats' child tax credit."…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/26/ohio-senate-candidate-jd-vance

GOP Rep’s Family Calls Him Out Over Insurrection In Scathing Fox News Ad | HuffPost

Three of Rep. Paul Gosar's siblings want him held accountable for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol...

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/paul-gosar-insurrection-video_n_6066823cc5b6c00165bf9056

How right-wing disinformation and conspiracy theories tore one family apart - Washington Post

"I cannot and will not support a candidate who supports abortion, I'm that committed," she said. "I don't care if Donald Trump or Donald Duck is running for president, if he will protect life, I will give him my vote."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/interactive/2021/disinformation-conspiracy-family/

Texas family detention centers expected to transform into rapid-processing hubs - The Washington Post

"You've got two really critical commitments, and this administration is finding a path to honor both of those obligations," she said. "The trick is not sacrificing one for the other."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/texas-family-detention-centers-changed/2021/03/04/6a0bfa8a-7b6f-11eb-b3d1-9e5aa3d5220c_story.html

PolitiFact | No, Biden is not separating families entering the country

The children in federal care were not separated from their parents; they arrived unaccompanied.....

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/feb/25/glenn-beck/no-biden-not-separating-families-entering-country/

How to Talk to Family Members Who Don't Share Your Politics | Time

"Facts are actually a trap," says Freeman. "They're not a gateway. You want to as much as possible to avoid arguing facts."

https://time.com/5937398/how-to-talk-to-family-members-about-politics/

Family of anti-Trump Republican condemns him: 'A disappointment to us and God'

"Oh my, what a disappointment you are to us and to God!" said the letter, addressed to Kinzinger, the word "disappointment" underlined three times and "God" underlined once, according to the version published by the Times. "You go against your Christian principles and join the 'devil's army' (Democrats and the fake news media)."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/16/adam-kinzinger-family-condemns-republican-criticized-trump

People Tweet About Fighting QAnon Lies Sent By Family Members

..In a now viral thread, dozens of people have shared screenshots of exchanges with their parents and other family members pushing mass delusions spread by QAnon accounts and other lies about the 2020 election, the coronavirus, and the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, saying they find solace in the fact that they're not alone in watching their loved ones spiral...

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/skbaer/qanon-family-text-messages