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Rev. Ann Marie Alderman

@revama.bsky.social

Retired Unitarian Universalist minister. Saying it like it is, old style.

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#BelieveInFilm

17.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One part of Jesse Jackson's legacy I feel able to talk about is that he absolutely helped to pull the Democratic Party forward on gay rights. He did so out of both moral conviction-- because it was right--and a shrewd belief in coalition politics. That's one of many lessons we can learn from him.

17.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1079    πŸ” 178    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
Stephen Colbert hosts Texas State Rep. James Talarico for an online-exclusive interview that touches on the issues raised in Talarico's campaign for the Democratic nomination for Senate including the… Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature

Video: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...

17.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 782    πŸ” 244    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 9
President Barrack Obama looking cheekily thoughtful

President Barrack Obama looking cheekily thoughtful

Your Black History Moment

Not in The Epstein Files.

06.02.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 13006    πŸ” 2456    πŸ’¬ 223    πŸ“Œ 113
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ICE Was Terrorizing Worshipers Long Before Don Lemon Entered a Church Let’s take a stroll through the last year.

Important read.

open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

04.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

always bears repeating that this is NOT a financial decision. jeff bezos is worth over 250 billion dollars. he can afford to lose many millions and never even notice it. this is, at its core, a political and personal decision by bezos to destroy the post

04.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8529    πŸ” 2448    πŸ’¬ 172    πŸ“Œ 88
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#Project2026 #VoteBlue2026

03.02.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 8766    πŸ” 3039    πŸ’¬ 370    πŸ“Œ 196

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23.01.2026 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

11.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 21684    πŸ” 6206    πŸ’¬ 397    πŸ“Œ 1162

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

11.10.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4771    πŸ” 1382    πŸ’¬ 161    πŸ“Œ 68
Text overlay on a rainbow background:
"Just so we're clear:

Any party telling you who you can love, what gender you are, what states you can travel to, which books you can read, which history you can learn, what prayers you should say and what you can and cannot do with your own body, doesn't care one bit about freedom."

Text overlay on a rainbow background: "Just so we're clear: Any party telling you who you can love, what gender you are, what states you can travel to, which books you can read, which history you can learn, what prayers you should say and what you can and cannot do with your own body, doesn't care one bit about freedom."

This was spotted on a protest sign today and is too good not to share.

It is spot-on.

01.09.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1332    πŸ” 411    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 12

Nothing says, "Hey international companies, bring your manufacturing to the US" like arresting 475 workers at a Hyundai (70% of whom are South Korean).

05.09.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 24055    πŸ” 6623    πŸ’¬ 694    πŸ“Œ 274

Is it me or are only non-melanated people referring to what’s happening in DC as a β€œdistraction?”

Because some of us know that this is practice. And we know that Black, Brown, and poor people will be harmed, killed, and incarcerated because of it.

Don’t belittle that by calling it a distraction.

12.08.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 266    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 3

The woman petitioning SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality in the name of the sanctity of marriage is on her fourth husband.

13.08.2025 04:55 β€” πŸ‘ 25625    πŸ” 7775    πŸ’¬ 1338    πŸ“Œ 480
Dark blue background with a large light blue rectangle in the center. At the top in bold white capital letters: β€œTHE UUA CONDEMNS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, DC.” Inside the light blue rectangle is a large white quotation mark icon on the left, a thin horizontal white line, and bold white text reading: β€œWe know that governments which turn their military against their own people betray the core principles of liberty and justice. In the face of escalating state overreach, we will continue to resist.” In the lower right corner is the white UUA flaming chalice logo. Along the bottom edge in white text: β€œUUA.ORG/PRESSROOM” on the left and β€œ1/3” on the right.

Dark blue background with a large light blue rectangle in the center. At the top in bold white capital letters: β€œTHE UUA CONDEMNS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, DC.” Inside the light blue rectangle is a large white quotation mark icon on the left, a thin horizontal white line, and bold white text reading: β€œWe know that governments which turn their military against their own people betray the core principles of liberty and justice. In the face of escalating state overreach, we will continue to resist.” In the lower right corner is the white UUA flaming chalice logo. Along the bottom edge in white text: β€œUUA.ORG/PRESSROOM” on the left and β€œ1/3” on the right.

Dark blue background with a large light blue rectangle in the center. At the top in bold white capital letters: β€œTHE UUA CONDEMNS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, DC.” Inside the light blue rectangle is a large white quotation mark icon on the left, a thin horizontal white line, and bold white text reading: β€œWe reject the continued targeting and vilification of communities made vulnerable by generations of systemic oppression and we will continue to uplift the inherent worthiness and dignity of all people in accordance with our shared values and principles.” In the lower right corner is the white UUA flaming chalice logo. Along the bottom edge in white text: β€œUUA.ORG/PRESSROOM” on the left and β€œ2/3” on the right.

Dark blue background with a large light blue rectangle in the center. At the top in bold white capital letters: β€œTHE UUA CONDEMNS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, DC.” Inside the light blue rectangle is a large white quotation mark icon on the left, a thin horizontal white line, and bold white text reading: β€œWe reject the continued targeting and vilification of communities made vulnerable by generations of systemic oppression and we will continue to uplift the inherent worthiness and dignity of all people in accordance with our shared values and principles.” In the lower right corner is the white UUA flaming chalice logo. Along the bottom edge in white text: β€œUUA.ORG/PRESSROOM” on the left and β€œ2/3” on the right.

Dark blue background with a large light blue rectangle in the center. At the top in bold white capital letters: β€œTHE UUA CONDEMNS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, DC.” Inside the light blue rectangle is a large white quotation mark icon on the left, a thin horizontal white line, and bold text in black on a yellow highlight reading: β€œWe will keep organizing.” Below, in bold white text: β€œWe will stake a claim for who we are – as people of faith, as residents of our cities, and as Americans committed to equity, dignity, and the common good.” In the lower right corner is the white UUA flaming chalice logo. Along the bottom edge in white text: β€œUUA.ORG/PRESSROOM” on the left and β€œ3/3” on the right.

Dark blue background with a large light blue rectangle in the center. At the top in bold white capital letters: β€œTHE UUA CONDEMNS THE DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN WASHINGTON, DC.” Inside the light blue rectangle is a large white quotation mark icon on the left, a thin horizontal white line, and bold text in black on a yellow highlight reading: β€œWe will keep organizing.” Below, in bold white text: β€œWe will stake a claim for who we are – as people of faith, as residents of our cities, and as Americans committed to equity, dignity, and the common good.” In the lower right corner is the white UUA flaming chalice logo. Along the bottom edge in white text: β€œUUA.ORG/PRESSROOM” on the left and β€œ3/3” on the right.

🚨 The UUA condemns the National Guard deployment in DC β€” an alarming escalation of force against civilians. We will keep resisting state overreach + organizing for justice.

Full statement: www.uua.org/pressroom/pr...

13.08.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Now this is a novel idea

13.08.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1133    πŸ” 278    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 13

Ok. I think it's time for a military coup... what more do we need to see in order to say OUT LOUD... NO MORE!!!

12.07.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Kekius Maximus & @elonmusk
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Please put "Never went to therapy" on my gravestone

Kekius Maximus & @elonmusk Subscribe Please put "Never went to therapy" on my gravestone

men will literally dismantle the federal government instead of going to therapy

17.05.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 13888    πŸ” 1987    πŸ’¬ 659    πŸ“Œ 239

Sending strength and support to Biden and his family. πŸ’šπŸ™

18.05.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 8568    πŸ” 707    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 11
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Your School House Rock moment........

17.05.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3350    πŸ” 926    πŸ’¬ 103    πŸ“Œ 27

RESULT: Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucarest, will be the next president of Romania.

A big loss for the far-right: its candidate George Simion got 41% in round one, but didn’t grow enough, & turnout surging worked against him. Simion is down 54.3% to 45.7% with 96% reporting.

18.05.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6174    πŸ” 1102    πŸ’¬ 92    πŸ“Œ 161

One man just wiped out $10 trillion in wealth, is destroying centuries-old legal protections, and seems determined to unravel humanity’s greatest public health achievement. In 3 months.

I don’t know how we get out of this. But if we do, one person can never have that kind of power again.

07.04.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 46234    πŸ” 10278    πŸ’¬ 1641    πŸ“Œ 669

Bingo

30.03.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 24296    πŸ” 4530    πŸ’¬ 619    πŸ“Œ 147

The top 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.

The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.

Read that back.

Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.

01.03.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6811    πŸ” 1707    πŸ’¬ 144    πŸ“Œ 52
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I am part of the 25%. The lifestyle change is worth it.

This is the way…

19.02.2025 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 35137    πŸ” 6681    πŸ’¬ 2109    πŸ“Œ 981
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European Parliament member πŸ‘‡πŸ½

19.02.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 46896    πŸ” 15502    πŸ’¬ 890    πŸ“Œ 800
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Port: It's not just about kids, and it's not just libraries Legislation under consideration in Bismarck wouldn't just restrict access to books in schools and libraries. The language of the bill also applies to private book stores.

A new North Dakota bill would require stores to pull any book with any "material harmful to minors" from the shelves.

For those in the cheap seats, that effectively means ANY mention of sex, sexuality or gender.

A bookseller could be arrested for displaying 1984.

www.inforum.com/opinion/colu...

15.02.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7087    πŸ” 2384    πŸ’¬ 868    πŸ“Œ 315

Ill be there in my town - you?

15.02.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œX
The light has gone out of my life.”
Theodore Roosevelt
February 14, 1884

I don’t imagine Roosevelt would have been a big fan of RFK Jr.

15.02.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 444    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

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