Laurel H.

Christian, If You're Celebrating ICE, You Shouldn't Be Celebrating Christmas Christian, I’m trying to reconcile two things I’ve seen this season, maybe you can help me make sense of them…

Christian, if you’re applauding the mass deportations of distraught, exhausted human beings seeking refuge, you probably shouldn’t be singing sweet songs about a baby with “no crib for a bed.”

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Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.

Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.

Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.

Authoritarianism hurts all of us.

Schiff: "I think that all of these strikes are unlawful. They are a form of extrajudicial killing. These boats are not invading the US in an armed assault ... the fact the administration may put a group of organizations on a list doesn't confer on a president the ability to kill them at sea."

Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a “lack of LOYALTY.”

In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.

Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."

Black women face up to 70 per cent higher breast cancer mortality, study finds A new study found that Black women face up to 70 per cent higher death rates from breast cancer compared to white women, prompting medical experts and advocates to urge for increased risk-based screen...

A new study has found that Black women face up to 70 per cent higher death rates from breast cancer compared to white women, prompting medical experts and advocates to call for increased risk-based screening in #Canada.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett onstage with a crowd behind her

Jasmine Crockett: “To every politician celebrating this decision, let me offer a word of caution — Don't get too comfortable — When you push district lines this far, you risk losing the very seats you thought you locked in“

I think we can turn Texas blue—

You don’t just shoot up the enemy if they’re defenseless and not capable of doing anything.

We need a full investigation for war crimes.

Props to @haelinchoi.bsky.social and the team from @handsoffnyc.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social and the 1000+ people (incl. Rosa & me) who turned out yesterday for training/organizing events in Brooklyn & the Bronx to protect our neighbors and get Trump’s ICE out of NYC.

A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.

sreech owl peering from doorway of owl box. Big eyes.

I am so enjoying daily visits with the eastern screech owl who has taken up residence in our owl box for the second season. Meet Owlivia.

Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to go

Hegseth must resign or be impeached.

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James Talarico will preach at the 11 am service at Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St, Austin, TX next Sunday, Dec. 14. There will also be beautiful music from the chancel choir.

🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶

Watch Out For Aurorae Tonight – The Strongest Solar Flare Of 2025 So Far Just Erupted From The Sun The show may even be visible in California.

really need these clouds to fuck off

That is their whole plan.

One thing to do, especially if you’re a science writer or editor, is when you have occasion to mention the names of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, just say “Watson, Crick, and Franklin.” No one can stop us, and it is correct.

There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.

Cowards

This is my church.

“An authority for love”: Portland faith leaders stand with immigrants outside ICE facility Pastors in Portland gather daily at the ICE site to support immigrants, counter fear with compassion, and show a hope-filled witness of the church.

“An authority for love”: Portland faith leaders stand with immigrants outside ICE facility

“People have said to me, ‘I didn’t know churches could do good things.’” In Portland, clergy are showing up daily to support immigrants and witness to hope at the ICE site.

This past Sunday, Central Presbyterian Church (Austin) painted its front steps in a rainbow gradient — a public witness to God’s love and every person’s dignity.

“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.

Learn more: cpcaustin.org

Long line going down the street next to white brick wall.

Central Presbyterian Church with rainbow painted steps

Line for our event at the Texas Book Festival! @scalzi.com

St. Peter at the Pearly Gates: Did you live by the Ten Commandments?

Mike Johnson: I have no idea. I have not seen those

‼️Partial SNAP funding is not enough‼️

Millions of Americans need their FULL benefits to make ends meet.

The wealth of the 10 richest Americans has soared by $700 billion since Trump was reelected.

Meanwhile, millions of Americans are going hungry because Trump is illegally withholding contingency funds that would keep food stamps funded during his shutdown.

Two Americas.

For me the centralizing question of the faith in this moment is ...

"When did we see you?"
hungry (SNAP)
thirsty (our environment is suffering)
a stranger (we have abandoned our neighbors)
naked (we have exploited the resources to the wealthy)
sick (no healthcare)
in prison

AND ... not help you?

Congresswoman Julie Johnson: James Talarico is a skilled legislator, an incredible communicator, and has an unwavering compassion for the people of Texas… He is exactly what we need in the U.S. Senate

As Republicans plan to block SNAP funding starting Nov 1, I’m hearing a lot of folks on the right shouting “get a job”, but let’s remember:

👶39% of SNAP recipients are children
👵20% are elderly
🐄An hour of minimum wage pay barely covers a pound of beef

Hope that clears things up!