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Rev. Fred Small

@revfredsmall.bsky.social

Minister for Climate Justice, Arlington Street Church, singer-songwriter, author @nosycrowus.bsky.social, Cambridge, MA (Massachusett land). He/him. Info & events: https://linktr.ee/revfredsmall

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I'm ashamed that in the 21st century my country has an openly #whitesupremacist president.

06.02.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TRIGGER WARNING, because here is a US Marshal from Trumpβ€˜s Gestapo Force in Memphis kicking a puppy today in the Whitehaven neighborhood and breaking its rib. They were serving a warrant and I guess BIG MAN got scared of the schnauzer.

(I didn’t take the video, the dog’s person did)οΏΌ

06.02.2026 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4035    πŸ” 2093    πŸ’¬ 480    πŸ“Œ 659

This left me sobbing. Last week I joined hundreds of faith leaders in the frigid streets of Minneapolis. I'll never forget the brutality of the occupation & the courageous love of Minnesotans. The poignant harmonies of the Marsh Family offer another powerful rebuttal to ICE's cruelty & callousness.

28.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

This left me sobbing. Last week I joined hundreds of faith leaders in the frigid streets of Minneapolis. I'll never forget the brutality of the occupation & the courageous love of Minnesotans. The poignant harmonies of the Marsh Family offer another powerful rebuttal to ICE's cruelty & callousness.

28.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

24.01.2026 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 50128    πŸ” 14456    πŸ’¬ 972    πŸ“Œ 856
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Name and Arrest the ICE Agent Who Killed #KeithPorter Keith Porter should still be here...to raise his daughters, to love his mother, to fish with his uncle, to bring joy to rooms, and light to community. Black fathers...Black sons...Black people...matte...

#ReneeNicoleGood was not the first.

Justice for #KeithPorter, too.

@colorofchange.bsky.social

campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/na...

17.01.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"

15.01.2026 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 44221    πŸ” 16219    πŸ’¬ 1643    πŸ“Œ 873
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Honored to be interviewed with fellow activists Nastasia Lawton-Sticklor & Eric Segal on Boston Public Radio @wgbh.org about our arrests at Burlington ICE HQ for attempting to deliver food & essentials to detainees.

Watch the interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYWQ... (Starts 2:08:31, ends 2:29:27)

07.01.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of the "Creators for Creation" program webpage.

A screenshot of the "Creators for Creation" program webpage.

Do you know anyone who'd be interested? Pls share!

@debrakrienstra.bsky.social @corinanewsome.bsky.social @carlonimbus.bsky.social @samuelytchiu.bsky.social @revfredsmall.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social @climate-brian.bsky.social @robertmcclellan.bsky.social

biologos.org/creators-for...

07.01.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World

Stephen Miller's views are archaic, alarming, and loathsome. They must be roundly denounced and effectively opposed.

#NoNeoimperialism #HandsOffVenezuela #HandsOffColombia #HandsOffCuba #HandsOffGreenland

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...

07.01.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First Parish Church Weston Caring hearts and open minds. On the Town Green at the corner of Church and School Streets since 1698.

@wgbh.org will also livestream our interview on video at
youtube.com/GBHNews.

This Sunday, January 11, I'll preach on "The Peace of Trees" at firstparishweston.org. I'll also lead the congregation in singing. All are welcome at the
@uua.org service, which begins at 10:30 am.

05.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4 arrested taking care packages to immigrant detainees at Burlington processing center Three activists and a reverend sought to bring attention to conditions and alleged human rights violations at the facility where immigrants are held.

This Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 1 pm Boston Public Radio will interview Nastasia Lawton-Sticklor, Eric Segal & me about our arrests at Burlington ICE HQ for trying to deliver food & other essentials to detainees. Please join us in person @bpl.boston.gov or @wgbh.org 89.7 FM!

www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

05.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Merchants of Doubt How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming

Actually, Mr. Yglesias, "the utility of fossil fuels" is indeed "something the oil and gas industry tricked the public into." #ExxonKnew

@naomioreskes.bsky.social @climatebrad.hillheat.com @jamiehenn.bsky.social
@billmckibben.bsky.social

share.google/LrXftPoiQaWG...

20.12.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A low point Things will get better....I think

Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"

billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...

19.12.2025 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 316    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 6
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RΓΌmeysa Γ–ztΓΌrk: An American Story Pt. 1 - The Boston Globe Part 1 of the podcast series details RΓΌmeysa Γ–ztΓΌrk’s harrowing journey from arrest to detention.

Last March 25 masked ICE agents abducted Tufts grad student RΓΌmeysa Γ–ztΓΌrk less than 1 mi. from my home. @bostonglobe.com's podcast gave me chills & brought tears for Γ–ztΓΌrk, her family & friends & our country.
@aclum.bsky.social @acluvermont.bsky.social @aclu.org www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/12/m...

18.12.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4 arrested taking care packages to immigrant detainees at Burlington processing center Three activists and a reverend sought to bring attention to conditions and alleged human rights violations at the facility where immigrants are held.

I was honored to be arrested and charged with "disturbing the peace" with three others seeking to deliver food, clothing & toiletries to detainees at Burlington MA ICE HQ.

ICE is rarely held accountable for violently disturbing the peace of every community it enters.

www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

17.12.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas in a move that also raised oil prices.

This is, of course, piracy.

#VenezuelanTanker

www.reuters.com/world/americ...

10.12.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint Exclusive: Petition says Colombia citizen Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed in US airstrike on 15 September

Trump and Hegseth have been committing murder on the high seas. They must be held accountable. The Medina family and all others devastated by these lawless #boatkillings deserve justice.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

02.12.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint Exclusive: Petition says Colombia citizen Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed in US airstrike on 15 September

Trump and Hegseth have been committing murder on the high seas. They must be held accountable. The Medina family and all others devastated by these lawless #boatkillings deserve justice.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

02.12.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Run @ayannapressley.bsky.social Run

#ChangeCantWait

25.11.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful | CNN Politics A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

I could get used to good news.

#DefendDemocracy #NoKings

www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/p...

24.11.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take Action Now!

With all the problems facing our country, Congress shouldn't have time to delist wolves from US safeguards. It should focus on REAL issues like jobs, health & climate. Wolves support healthy ecosystems and local tourism. #NoHR845 #ProtectEndangeredSpecies @pressley.house.gov app.sosha.ai/s/z6P9zEkM

24.11.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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House moves forward with bill to weaken 2030 climate goalsΒ  - CommonWealth Beacon The plan reverberating around Beacon Hill, as first reported by CommonWealth Beacon last week, is sure to put lawmakers in a politically difficult position and test their willingness to defend the cli...

Tell your MA legislators: Rep. Cusack's attempt to "adjust to reality" by rolling back #climate standards would surrender to Trump & harm & dishonor our state. @theclf.bsky.social @mothersoutfront.org @votesteveowens.bsky.social @senatormikebarrett.bsky.social
commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/house...

12.11.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to the ACLU Fight back against bigotry, injustice and inequality. Make your donation to the ACLU today.

Thank you for taking action, friends.

This is why I'm a Guardian of Liberty: a monthly donor to @aclu.org. share.google/R81Ca5o6bgI4...

#DefendDemocracy #ImmigrantJustice

05.11.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

AOC: β€œWe have a future to plan for, we have a future to fight for, and we’re either gonna do that together or you’re going to be left behind… This is about: do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now, and the assignment is to come together across difference no matter what.”

05.11.2025 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2786    πŸ” 593    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 19

Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy

05.11.2025 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8663    πŸ” 1339    πŸ’¬ 96    πŸ“Œ 47

In these dangerous times, we need music, community & soul care more than ever. This Saturday 11/8 I'll perform a rare full concert in Brunswick, Maine & lead worship Sunday 11/9 at the UU Church of Brunswick.

Concert: www.uubrunswick.org/events/an-ev...

Worship: www.uubrunswick.org/11-9-25-the-...

04.11.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"This is not drug enforcement. This is murder."
monacharen.bsky.social

Mona Charen is a lifelong conservative.

β€œI don’t think we’re necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war. I think we’re just gonna kill people . . . They’re going to be, like, dead.”--Donald Trump #boatmurders

01.11.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article) Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.

Alarming but not suprising.

On twelve markers of authoritarianism and "democractic erosion" identified by scholars, Donald Trump is . . . 12 for 12.

#DefendDemocracy

@aclu.org @moveon.org @indivisible.org @50501movement.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

31.10.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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