In case you don't understand it...
1 in 8
people
in the richest country in the world...
Sigh
And it is good.
And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
But it has been a time of wonder as well, as I begin a call as pastor of the Presbyterian-United Church of Christ.
The office is coming along, as well as an order for worship and a sermon focus for next Sunday (Sunday, 10:45am!).
I brought a whole bunch of books and art that remind me of my identity and vocation. And I got flowers, and visits, and met the knitting ladies. And I have already called friends and colleagues because there's a lot that needs to be figured out.
Still an important reference from the Congressional Black Caucus...
I will not say we told you so. I will say, he told you so.
I hope you believe us now when we say that the US Republic is past the line of no return.
*we/us = those who bear the brunt of US American systemic racism, xenophobia, and colonialism
There is no scenario where this is a good thing, whether in the federal district or other US jurisdiction.
The worst of it is that he said he would do as much. And there are people who still say they supported him because they thought he was only talk.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
Podemos comenzar desde su niñez a enseñarles pertenencia social y solidaridad. Pertenencia y solidaridad se dan, se reciben y se enseñan.
We can start then young teaching them about belonging and solidarity. Belonging and solidarity are given, received, and taught.
Ya son 8 años de sorpresas y retos que me han permitido ver, hacer y lograr cosas que eran solo sueños. Y ha sido así porque compartí mis sueños con Jeannette, Jeannette compartió sus sueños conmigo, y nos tiramos juntos a admirarlos y a lograrlos.
¡Te amo, Jeannette!
Interesantes materiales porque ambos son resistentes en distintos ambientes y quebrantables por distintas razones. Como el bronce, conduce bien energía y ánimo. Como la cerámica, resiste el calor de las dificultades.
porque sabe para dónde va y me dice lo que toca porque de que llegamos, llegamos.
Dicen que el 8vo aniversario es de bronce o cerámica.
...el amor, la admiración y el respeto energiza a cualquiera a lograr esas cosas soñadas.
Amo a Jeannette porque no se deja (ni de mi 😬), porque es sabia y fuerte, porque es hermosa y tierna,
El que se dispone siempre aprende de las experiencias. Pero debo decir que aprender acompañado de alguien apasionado por la vida, comprometido con los sueños, y dedicado al bienestar de su entorno lo reta a uno a darse cuenta que la vida,
Siempre me ha gustado esta foto. Hace 8 años, ese día, nos tiramos a este viaje de admirarnos, apoyarnos, y soñarnos para nosotros y para nuestros hijos.
Llamó a la paz y a la justicia
A una iglesia sinodal y que construya puentes
Saludó en español a su diócesis en Perú con agradecimiento
Ya veremos qué le depara a León XIV
En oración por la parte católica romana de la familia cristiana. Quiera Dios y sea, verdaderamente, un anuncio gozoso para el mundo.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor (with Justice Ginsburg joining)
in her dissent to the Supreme Court's decision on Affirmative Action of 22 April 2014
pg. 45 of the dissent
11 years ago... and so it is...
"And race matters for reasons that really are only skin deep, that cannot be discussed any other way, and that cannot be wished away."
"Race also matters because of persistent racial inequality in our society-inequality that cannot be ignored and that has produced stark socioeconomic disparities...
"Race matters. Race matters in part because of the long history of racial minorities' being denied access to the political process... And although we have made great strides, 'voting discrimination still exists, no one doubts that.'
¡Una bendecida pascua a cada uno!
A blessed Easter to all!
The institutions of the American economy depend on the institutions of American democracy; rule of law, consistent regulation, stability, and all the rest.
That’s what’s being destroyed and that’s what risks the *entire economy.
Saying that out loud shouldn’t (and can’t) be a risk
We told you to believe them when they told you who they were.
Supremacists. Fascists.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/w...
NOPE!
For all that is good, stop supposing and start centering communities in party strategies.
The DNC had the defeat in November 2024 coming, and with the midterms (and a general in NYS) not really that far off, I am not holding my breath. The level of cleanup and encouragement social service leaders and community organizers are having to do is not deserving of such disservice by Dem leaders
We have been calling in the party at all levels to pay attention, to develop a coherent narrative, to return to "being" a party of workers and the middle class, to commit to welcoming immigrants.. but no...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...
You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.
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📢Know Your Rights!
Communities across the country are dealing with the fear and threat of immigration raids.
To our immigrant neighbors and families, I am so sorry you are facing this cruelty and targeting, and our office is here as a resource.
