Christopher Cox

Buen viaje! Nos vemos en Octubre!

Vivo cerca a UWM. Entiendo si no puedes, pero quizás la próxima vez que vienes.

Desde Milwaukee? Hay tiempo hoy para tomar un café o algo?

Ahh, sería fantástico tomar un café contigo (o algo parecido) antes que te vayas de Wisconsin. ¿Cuánto más tiempo estarás?

Somehow not mentioned in today's White House AI Action Plan.

you get literally one guess as to which member of the delaware court of chancery included these words in a recent opinion

"The bishops are grateful that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes provisions that promote the dignity of human life and support parental choice in education. These are commendable provisions that are important priorities for the bishops. Still, Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need. As Pope Leo XIV recently stated, it is the responsibility of politicians to promote and protect the common good, including by working to overcome great wealth inequality. This bill does not answer this call. It takes from the poor to give to the wealthy. It provides tax breaks for some while undermining the social safety net for others through major cuts to nutrition assistance and Medicaid. It fails to protect families and children by promoting an enforcement-only approach to immigration and eroding access to legal protections. It harms God's creation and future generations through cuts to clean energy incentives and environmental programs.

INBOX: Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging lawmakers to change the GOP-led “Big, Beautiful Bill” budget proposal, citing Pope Leo to argue that the bill “takes from the poor to give to the wealthy.”

It’s the strongest language USCCB has used yet

Milwaukee rideshare drivers protest to bring awareness to decreased wages Rideshare drivers in Milwaukee are protesting. They report earning only 30-40% of passenger fees now, down from 70-80% previously. Uber and Lyft defended their payment structures.

Rideshare drivers in Milwaukee are protesting. They report earning only 30-40% of passenger fees now, down from 70-80% previously. Uber and Lyft defended their payment structures.

Hope Border Institute: “With major concerns over immigration, border militarization and the poor, 20+ Catholic bishops and archbishops, including Cardinals Tobin and McElroy, and other interfaith leaders ask Senate to ditch the Big Beautiful Reconciliation Bill altogether.”

ICE agents detain migrants on church grounds at 2 California parishes, diocese says Federal agents have detained migrants on Catholic Church property at two parishes in the San Bernardino Diocese. "Authorities are now seizing brothers and sisters indiscriminately," Bishop Alberto Roj...

ICE agents detain migrants on church grounds at 2 California parishes, diocese says | National Catholic Reporter www.ncronline.org/news/ice-age...

'They're Not Breathing': Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIRED—including audio recordings—show a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowdin...

NEW: Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIRED—including audio recordings—show a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowding.

Unpaywalled from @dell.bsky.social and @dmehro.bsky.social:

'They're Not Breathing': Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIRED—including audio recordings—show a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowdin...

NEW: 911 audio and EMS records from ICE detention centers reveal a surge in medical emergencies — including staff sexual assaults, suicide attempts, and head injuries.

Records also show calls over severe pregnancy complications.

Free to read: www.wired.com/story/ice-de...

w/ @dell.bsky.social

Proof might include a Sharpie enhancement.

Why is Nike hiding from the garment workers who make their apparel for as little as $1 per hour?
#SeeUsNike

I missed this yesterday, and I am very sorry to learn of it. Be assured of prayers for wisdom and discernment in your next steps.

Archbishop Weisenburger: Immigrants are—and always have been—the lifeblood of America. Who are we as a country if we are unable to recognize the same aspirations demonstrated by today’s immigrants that once defined the immigrants of generations gone by?

Detroit’s Archbishop Weisenburger: “…the criminalization of people based solely on their undocumented status undermines our moral obligations and falls tragically short of the noble history of our nation.” www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/0...

Climate risk is real. Companies must be free to consider it, especially in Florida | Opinion Climate risk is real — and businesses must stay free to adapt to it | Opinion

Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo’s latest op-ed explains why businesses and investors must be free to consider material financial risks, including climate change, to protect long-term stakeholder value: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...

So very sorry to hear this. He did so much to advance scripture studies and to reawaken the prophetic imagination. May he rest in peace.

Walter Brueggemann: In Memory Walter Brueggemann passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Tia, his sons, James and John, and their families. To read his online biography, click here.…

Walter Brueggemann has died

catholic news agency: pope francis’ donated popemobile outfitted as ambulance for gaza blocked by israel from entering the territory

(because would be politically embarrassing when it's inadvertently bombed?)

“it will not be possible in the near future”

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES No. 24A1079 KRISTI NOEM, SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY v. SVITLANA DOE, ET AL. ON APPLICATION FOR STAY [May 30, 2025] The application for stay presented to JUSTICE JACKSON and by her referred to the Court is granted. The April 15, 2025 order entered by the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, case No. 1:25-cv-10495, is stayed pending the disposition of the appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and disposition of a petition for a writ of certiorari, if such a writ is timely sought. Should certiorari be denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the event certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of this Court. JUSTICE JACKSON, with whom JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR joins, dissenting from the grant of the application for a stay.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to enforce its immigration parole grant terminations for around 500,000 people during litigation. Jackson writes a strong dissent, joined by — and only by — Sotomayor.

Federal Authorities Take Action on China’s Fishing Fleet Bad things happened on the Zhen Fa 7.

@htlegalcenter.bsky.social congratulates Outlaw Ocean on US Customs & Border Protection's new #importban on a Chinese fishing vessel for #forcedlabor. We were proud to support the Outlaw Ocean team’s 4-year investigation & join in filing the WRO petition. theoutlawocean.substack.com/p/federal-au...

90 days after judge's order, Trump administration has failed to restart refugee program Faith groups say thousands remain locked in limbo as the administration drags its feet.

In February, a federal judge — ruling in a case brought by faith groups — ordered the Trump admin to restart the U.S. refugee program.

Three months later, it still hasn't.

Faith groups say it's due to delay tactics that have left thousands of refugees languishing. religionnews.com/2025/05/29/a...

Read our latest report: Systemic Risks – A Framework for Portfolio Resistance.
It provides practical guidance to help investors build resilience to systemic sustainability risks and align portfolios with long-term real-world outcomes.
Read it here: uksif.org/wp-content/u...

A long long time ago, in a far away galaxy... the US used to tax the rich

Meta’s revenue was $164b last year / $45 Billion last quarter. Instead of investing in changes to protect kids it’s doing everything it can to avoid regulation. bsky.app/profile/acco...

What Pope Leo means for global climate action and colonialism Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous rights. Will Pope Leo do the same?

What Pope Leo means for global climate action and colonialism
Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous rights. Will Leo do the same?

grist.org/internationa...

#PopeLeo #Catholicism #Indigenous #Climate #Environment

So very sorry. I will keep you all in prayer.

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