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Laura Harbert Allen
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Educator, journalist, and researcher focused on the Christian Right. Proud OhioU Bobcat.
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A day in Athens is always a good day. Grateful to keep a connection here through my service on the board of @athensindy.bsky.social.
October 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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In the Mid-Ohio Valley, a small community group has grown from living-room Bible studies into a political force, shaping policy and faith discussions across West Virginia and Ohio.

#Appalachia #WestVirginia #Ohio #CommunityAction

www.100daysinappalachia.com/2025/02/mid-...
March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Always read @petemontdc.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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My latest piece for is a collaborative effort with the Athens County Independent on a conservative group that has been active for 15 years. Dominion theology paired with political action:

www.100daysinappalachia.com/2025/02/mid-...
Mid-Ohio Valley Group Blends Religion, Politics to Affect Policy in Ohio and West Virginia
Quietly, over the past 15 years, small group Bible-study-style gatherings near Parkersburg, W.Va. have formed the foundation for a movement that punches above its weight in terms of political influenc...
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February 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Professor Ingersoll: The Theocratic Blueprint of Christian Nationalism, Reconstructionism, and Catholic Integralism Behind Trump’s Agenda - ECPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIPgLbnDGCo
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February 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Same was true in Poland
February 4, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Hey y’all -

I don’t share my work on FB/X etc. much. But here’s a piece I wrote last month. More religion reporting on the way soon. Next up is a two part series covering McDowell County’s water crisis and how UMC pastors are working to fix it.

www.100daysinappalachia.com/2024/12/a-cr...
‘A Crisis of Truth:’ Trauma, Disinformation and the New Apostolic Reformation’s Effect on Our Politics
Many find healing from trauma in religion. But that trauma can also be used by religious leaders to activate political action.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Multiple UFW union offices received this in the mail this week. Thanks for reaching out!
postcard: Report Illegal Aliens At schools At work At church At restaurants In your neighborhood THERE IS NOWHERE TO HIDE back of a postcard, address obscured by pixels, sent from Oakland, CA sender name is "Trumps Coming" back of a postcard, address obscured by pixels, sent from Oakland, CA sender name is "Trumps Coming"
January 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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November 25, 2024 at 2:58 AM
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First post where the sky is blue. I still have to gaze at the X/Twitter abyss for work though.
November 25, 2024 at 10:59 AM