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Trump's social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called "TRUMP GAZA."

This is so far wacko…. I can’t 😖
Even after all the wacko that’s already gone down…. Unbelievable 😓

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“WE WANT THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN ALL SCHOOLS.”

“But we don’t like that Christian lady who sounded like Jesus, talking about mercy.”

Standing Up Looking Back at 2024

Looking back at 2024 is like watching a horror movie through the space between your fingers. But there was a lot of good if you look in the right places. Here's my round-up of non-political highs in an otherwise low year:

www.marytrump.org/p/standing-up

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#UnitarianUniversalism embraces pluralism, honoring diversity in beliefs, cultures, and experiences. There are many paths to the sacred, and dialogue across differences deepens our understanding.

How do you create space for this in your life?

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Rev. Julián Jamaica Soto’s “The Butterfly Effect” reminds us that small actions shape the world—a truth reflected in Dr. King’s legacy. On MLK Day, we honor his bold dream of justice, equality, and love, carried forward by collective action. Read the full poem at bit.ly/4jlWJrM. #MLK #UU

Let’s not forget there is great beauty in the world, too 💛

Thanks to my friend Mary for this

We now have a Secretary of Defense who, for the first time in history, got his job with a tie-breaking vote from the Vice President. He’s clearly unqualified for the position; even many who voted to confirm him know it.

The Russians and Chinese can’t believe their luck.

Inauguration prayer service’s pastor asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on transgender kids, immigrants The reverend at the National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration called on President Trump to have mercy on transgender children and immigrant families in her sermon on Tuesday. Bishop Ma…

This is Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde.

Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde gives great sermons.

Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde knows how to fight the oligarchy.

Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde is smart.

Be like Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde.

What Trump didn’t say in his inauguration speech | Bernie Sanders The simple truth is that Trump ignored almost every major issue facing this country’s working families in his first speech

In the new Trump presidency, we have got to remain focused. We can’t panic.

No matter how many executive orders he signs or statements he issues, our goal is the same:

We must fight to create an America based on economic, social & environmental justice.
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Hegseth has defended war criminals & rejected international law. He’s a prominent advocate for privatizing the VA. He was forced to step down from leading two advocacy groups after repeated allegations of financial mismanagement, sexual harassment & alcohol abuse. I’m voting NO.

Hi buddy!

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Photo of a silly little snowman.

To those flabbergasted & shocked by this week, please remember our country won't change until millions of apathetic people feel what you're feeling right now.

It will take TIME. Don't lose yourself in the interim. Find ways to feel safe, feel joy, love a lot.

Build a stoic calm amidst the chaos. 🕊

Best way to resist: be happy!

As someone who was on the Hill that day, I'm grateful to the officers who put their lives on the line to defend myself and my colleagues.

It's outrageous that the President would betray officers who defended our democracy by absolving violent insurrectionists of their crimes.

President Trump: You do not stand for law and order when you give a free pass to rioters who attacked the police.

In fact, you are signaling that violence is okay and attacking law enforcement is acceptable behavior.

If they were actively trying to start another pandemic, I'm not sure what they'd be doing differently.

We’re suing President Trump.

The 14th Amendment is clear: People born in the United States are citizens. An executive order cannot override the Constitution.

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Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.

(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)

Thanks for being here, Triana!!!

C’mon guys… it’s not so tough…

Oh! Thanks I will take it down… appreciate your info, Stewart

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