Judy Guion-Utsler

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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.

This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.

Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.

We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

Love you, sweetheart.

The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.

I like that he posted a picture of a print-out of the email.

If our Christianity causes kids to go hungry, the sick to go without healthcare, the stranger to be unwelcome, and the elderly on social security they paid into to be called a “parasite,” all while billionaires get richer, we’ve profoundly misunderstood the most basic elements of Jesus’ teachings.

I have always wondered about that. Not just fake tanning, but “laying out” in the summer. I think I just dated myself. That was in the eighties…

if I understand American politics correctly, progressivism is something that requires 60 senate votes to work, while national conservatism doesn’t require any votes at all

The Logic of Destruction And how to resist it

I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

Something I know: race isn’t real. There is only one race and there’s a lot of amazing diversity within our human family. And. Race is so deeply believed to be real that racism is deeply experienced by those who are not white. White people have immense privilege just because of skin pigmentation.

All health insurance should be non profit. No one should be more concerned with profit than the health needs of the insured.

Just gross. Propaganda for preschoolers. Gross.

Things I believe: greed is the root of almost every awful evil. Greed explains systems like white supremacy, patriarchy, classism. Greed is causing our climate crisis, the wage gap, health crises, inflation, and so much more. On an individual level, greed is at the root of my worst impulses.

Reporters: Please stop calling things DEI that are not DEI. This is only cementing the propaganda being used to legitimize the dismantling of all types of initiatives that are not DEI as well as legitimize efforts to end civil rights enforcement. Be specific with your language. Be accurate.

Things I believe: Joy is an act of resistance. In an environment that is pushing us toward fear and panic and overwhelm it is important to choose joy every day. Make art. Sing loud. Take up space. Notice the stuff that is good. Even in the midst of really difficult time, there are moments of bliss.

Things I believe: I believe in the value of expertise. To study a subject with discipline and depth is vital. Scientists, engineers, economists, have made so much of our lives better. Artists, writers, philosophers have insights we need. An expert’s observation is better than a pundit’s sound bite.

I highly value journalism, and pay to subscribe when I can. But many of those who seem less invested may simply not be able to afford to subscribe to more reliable sources. It seems like nearly every media requests a subscription in order to get full access. There’s my 2 cents! Thanks!

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Hi there! I listened to your interview with Rachel Maddow, and have an observation about the echo chamber concern: Free press should not be expensive for people to access. Conservative stuff is free, probably subsidized by oligarchs, but good journalism is hard to access

Things I believe: it’s really easy to be overwhelmed with the evil in the world, and it’s true that no one person can fix it. But if every person who desires to serve the common good does what is in their power to do, evil cannot ultimately triumph. It never has.

Things I believe: There’s enough. There’s enough money, time, energy, giftedness, dignity, respect for every person to have what is necessary for a good life. Scarcity is a myth perpetuated by those who have a vested interest in keeping us squabbling so we don’t look too closely at their greed.

Driving into work on this dark wintry morning, thinking about our moment & about folks I respect saying that “the America we’ve known is over” & the like. Saw the montage I’ve built next to my office door, & wanted to say a little about the America I know. 🗃️ Thread+

Things I believe: Institutions that are necessary to the common good should not be for profit. Healthcare, education, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, prisons, public safety, journalism—to name a few—are easily corrupted. Too many people are suffering so that the rich can get richer. It’s wrong.

Can you say the same?! 🤚

Say. I. Stand. With. Her. ❤️✨

Things I believe #4: I believe in the common good. Institutions must serve everyone, not just a privileged few. Our culture reveres individuality, but we cannot succeed without each other. No one is self-made. We rely on the fruits of the labor of others. No one should be considered inferior.

Things I believe #3 Gender identity is a spectrum. Trans people are not mistakes. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non binary is a normal way of identifying. And there is no way that trans people’s existence oppresses anyone. Be kind. Be curious. Be compassionate. At least don’t be a jerk.

I’m so proud of her!

Does he know? So gross.

Instagram caused it for some people. Facebook, too. I keep checking to see if they were mysteriously added to my account, too. It’s gross.