“The idea that a civilization might destroy itself is both ludicrous and likely.
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We are pathetically inadequate at long-term planning, idiotically primitive in our destructive urges and pathologically incapable of simply getting along."

- Brian Cox

MTG’s wealth gained $20M while serving in Congress. I’m with her on the Trumpstein thing, but she gets no salvation from me.

Hegseth invited pastor who calls for Christian theocracy to lead Pentagon prayer service | CNN Politics A controversial pastor who supports repealing women’s right to vote and believes homosexuality should be a crime led a worship service at the Pentagon this week, saying he was invited by Defense Secre...

You won’t see this headline after Ellison takes over.
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Hegseth invited pastor who calls for Christian theocracy to lead Pentagon prayer service | CNN Politics A controversial pastor who supports repealing women’s right to vote and believes homosexuality should be a crime led a worship service at the Pentagon this week, saying he was invited by Defense Secre...

You won’t see this headline after Ellison takes over.
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Leaking Like a Sieve | Explainer YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

youtu.be/jVmy5rHzf0c?... Hegseth kicked real journalists out of the briefing room [04:28], but the military is still quietly handing them the truth. Now, White House staff are playing the 'it wasn't me' game to the WSJ [05:18]. Facts > Spin."

Hegseth ’Iranian leadership cowering like rats’

This is the language of a coward, the words of a ‘man’ that disrespects human life. A ‘man’ who thinks war is a computer game. A ‘man’ who should be in The Hague for war crimes. A ‘man’ who is living on a military base out of fear.

Tesla’s best growth opportunity is firing the Nazi.

We want this regime and its appendages tried for treason. We want a secular democracy. We want a path to citizenship for our undocumented. We want an end to tariffs. We want to honor NATO. We want to try Netanyhu for war crimes. We want to tax the ultra wealthy. We want a clean environment.

And Trump lives in FL but works for Russia.

The enemy is within the gates.

The Republican-Evangelical Armageddon Death Pact to Kill the Earth and Bring Back Jesus Christian fundamentalists and Republican politicians are going to bring Jesus back, even if they have to kill us all in the process.

I support Pavlovitz. He is a real minister; writes the most mindful substack for processing this madness, IMHO.
At 68, re-exploring spirituality. Have been agnostic most of my life.
As another terrorist attack on a reformed temple unfolds, all people deserve the safety to worship wherever they wish.

MS NOW to Launch Direct-to-Consumer Offering Next Summer The service will be "centered around community, membership, and democracy and as a digital hub for progressives," parent company Versant says.

FYI, MSNOW will have a standalone subscription service starting this summer.
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Religion is cancer.

Trump’s payback to big oil and Putin.

Must be Gosling’s.

Epstein and His Co-Conspirators’ New York Crimes: What NY officials can now do Options for New York Governor, Attorney General, legislature, and city officials in pursuit of accountability for Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

I hope this is one of the most consequential pieces I will have ever written.

Epstein and His Co-Conspirators’ New York Crimes: What NY officials can now do

In my writing & speaking about Pentecostal-charismatic leaders around Trump, I'm often asked if Trump buys into any of these modern prophecies about him or is even aware of what they say.

I generally say: Yes, he's very aware & does seem to buy in at some level.

Here's my new Exhibit A:

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Charismatic Evangelicalism and Trumpism with Matthew D. Taylor - The Great Battlefield Podcast Matthew Taylor joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a scholar studying Christian Nationalism and his book about the New Apostolic Reformation: "The Violent Take It By Force:...

This podcast interview I did for The Great Battlefield covers a lot of ground: the New Apostolic Reformation's development, how Christian theology is fueling Trumpian messianism, and what it means to theologically resist authoritarianism.

Check it out.

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001: It's Time to Leave American Exceptionalism Behind Podcast Episode · American Unexceptionalism: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism · 10/23/2025 · 31m

Thrilled to announce my new project: my friend @sohayward.bsky.social & I have a new podcast series!

AMERICAN UNEXCEPTIONALISM: Global Lessons on Fighting Religious Nationalism

We ask experts in democracy & religious nationalism around the globe to guide us.

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Or PGA,…Pedo Golf Assn

Christian Nationalist sentiments of eight senators voting not to certify Christian Nationalist sentiments of eight senators voting not to certify Although many senators with extremist views ended up voting for Biden’s certification, the eight who voted “Nay” fall squarely ...

RM voted ‘nay’ in certifying Biden’s election. Another in a long list of Xtian nationalists teying to overthrow our secular republic.
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Alright fam, here it is

Moby-Dick Rocks!!!; or, put down the AI and read a fucking book.
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a woman with big pink lips is making a funny face with her finger . ALT: a woman with big pink lips is making a funny face with her finger .

Trout pout?

Conveniently left out bibi and vlad.

Maybe they had second thoughts because he’s a Trumper and an outspoken Jesus Christ is my Savior kind of guy. The NFL should rename itself the 700 ClubNFL. I can barely watch anymore.

This picture tells you who’s in charge.

We stand with the people of Iceland to end open net salmon farming, protect Iceland’s biodiversity + coastal ecosystems for future generations.

Sign the petition at LetsUndoThis.com to stand against Iceland’s aquaculture draft bill that allows the expansion of sea‑cage salmon farming.

Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab The Defense Department went on a $93 billion spending spree in 2025.

Some of frivolous Sept purchases made under kegseth include $98,329 Steinway & Sons grand piano 4 Air Force chief of staff’s home, $2M of Alaskan king crab, $6.9M of lobster tail, $15.1M of ribeye steak, $124k for ice cream machines & $139,224 on 272 doughnuts orders

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