Kristine A

congress sounds cool i wish it was real

“man bad, we killed man, that makes us good” is real baby-brained stuff

Submerged state. Submerged markets. Hidden labor.

“…just 2% of all college students—including 3% of Republicans—say they feel they don’t belong on campus due to their political views…71% said their professors create a classroom environment that supports both students who express unpopular opinions and those who may be upset by such views.”

There was also another player who started chanting 2 for 2! Fwiw

It’s astounding how many folks were networked into her circles … for rarely leaving her apartments… it’s a a testament to the various ways of making a difference.

‘Angel of FamilySearch’ — Relentless and revered LDS historian who gave voice to the voiceless dies Beloved independent historian Ardis E. Parshall, known for digging out little-known tidbits from Latter-day Saint history, has died.

And here is @pfstack.bsky.social’s obit of her. It’s a beautiful tribute.

www.sltrib.com/religion/202...

There is a GoFundMe set up to help preserve @keepapitchinin.bsky.social blog in perpetuity. Please consider donating!

gofund.me/974932748

Ardis was one of my fave friends I made through bloggernacle/Mormon twitter and then later IRL. Leaving twitter and starting working a few years ago meant a lot of these connections fell off. Just found out she passed away. I’ve been crying on and off. Life is a thief.

A tariff “refund” mostly goes to whoever wrote the tariff check: the importer of record. That’s not the same person who paid more at the register. So refunds -- if they're offered -- might sound like consumer relief, but in reality, they're corporate windfalls.

From the “time is a flat circle” folder.

THIS RIGHT HERE

I feel the same way abt causse tbh

The musk comparison is … apt

A thing that Patrick Henry anticipated in the debates leading up to the Constitution:

People asking “why can’t we have that?” over stories about Andrew getting arrested and the former South Korean president getting life for a coup attempt and then attacking anyone who dares criticize a party that can’t even say “abolish ICE” or promise to impeach our fascist, pedophile dictator.

I'm not reading the article; the headline says the exact opposite of what history shows to be the case, that allowing extreme disparities in wealth and income always leads to the failure of the state.

Tax the rich, or they'll end up literally owning everyone else.

Half of Latter-day Saints are sympathetic to Christian Nationalism. Most Christian Nationalists would not include Latter-day Saints as Christians.

There are dozens of us!! Dozens!

Link to go directly to source and give Zelph his due

zelophehadsdaughters.com/2026/02/17/c...

Probability graph of LDS q15 members becoming prophets

New Q15 probabilities just dropped for the LDS presidency.

I was talking to a friend this weekend and he noted the theme of Oaks’ picks as prophet: we do not apologize.

(Causse being PB over ensign Peak and Gilbert over CES retrenchment. Is Brad “what about the whites” Wilcox next??) #mormon

My niece :)

Lolsob

Oh my sweet summer child

I would love to lunch and swap stories ✨

I was here for Bednar too. He radicalized me 99-03.

Then in 2011 everything broke. I have been here since 2012. I def want out!

It’s possible! ETB softened at the end. I am not optimistic tbh

My amazing friend @jstuart.bsky.social runs this podcast called Reunion! And holycow they’re interviewing some of my fave scholars!

Can’t wait for this episode!!

I have too many inside stories from his time in Rexburg to have hope, unfortunately

Yes agree :)

I thought oaks becoming prophet would break me. It didn’t, but this might.

For anyone wondering: I don’t think a “true” church exists, but many churches w diverse gifts and weaknesses and god loves them all. I participate in this one, as I’m in Rexburg. Everything remains to be seen.

I’m gutted.