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Blasian Gen X married mama, non-profit executive, pro-worker, pro-union, survivor, former political operative. I post about poetry, public health and politics. she/her

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This is the way

28.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are not angry enough. *waving at all the things*

04.02.2026 01:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Blessed are you
who bear the light
in unbearable times
who testify 
to its endurance 
amid the unendurable 
who bear witness
to its persistence
when everything seems
in shadow 
and grief
Blessed are you
in whom 
the light lives, 
in whom 
the brightness blazesβ€”
Your heart
a chapel, 
an altar where
in the deepest night
can be seen
the fire that
shines forth in you
in accountable faith, 
in stubborn hope,
in love that illumines 
every broken thing
it finds
-Jan Richardson, Circle of Grace

Blessed are you who bear the light in unbearable times who testify to its endurance amid the unendurable who bear witness to its persistence when everything seems in shadow and grief Blessed are you in whom the light lives, in whom the brightness blazesβ€” Your heart a chapel, an altar where in the deepest night can be seen the fire that shines forth in you in accountable faith, in stubborn hope, in love that illumines every broken thing it finds -Jan Richardson, Circle of Grace

in unaccountable faith
in stubborn hope
in love that illumines
every broken thing
it finds.

31.01.2026 03:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’”

31.01.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is delightful. I’ve never seen this. Thank you for sharing it!

31.01.2026 02:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Blessed are you who bear the light in unbearable times, who testify to its endurance amid the unendurable, who bear witness to its persistence when everything seems in shadow and grief.
Blessed are you in whom the light lives, in whom the brightness blazesβ€”your heart a chapel, al altar where in the deepest night can be seen a fire that shines forth in you in unaccountable faith, in stubborn hope, in love that illumines every broken thing it finds.
Copyright Jan Richardson

Blessed are you who bear the light in unbearable times, who testify to its endurance amid the unendurable, who bear witness to its persistence when everything seems in shadow and grief. Blessed are you in whom the light lives, in whom the brightness blazesβ€”your heart a chapel, al altar where in the deepest night can be seen a fire that shines forth in you in unaccountable faith, in stubborn hope, in love that illumines every broken thing it finds. Copyright Jan Richardson

I emailed my pastor a prayer request for the people of Minnesota, for the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, for Liam Conejo Ramos and his family, for the clergy arrested yesterday, and this is what she sent.

25.01.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | The Resistance Libs Were Right

On the last page of β€œThe Anatomy of Fascism,” Paxton offers a warning. β€œWe know from tracing its path that fascism does not require a spectacular β€˜march’ on some capital to take root,” he writes. β€œSeemingly anodyne decisions to tolerate lawless treatment of national β€˜enemies’ is enough.”

15.01.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Solid point from a scholar I trust. The blatant violation of the rule of law is still worrisome.

03.01.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was absolutely incredible. It better win some awards! The imagery will live in my mind forever.

07.12.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.

02.12.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 10952 πŸ” 3211 πŸ’¬ 210 πŸ“Œ 256
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence πŸ”₯

01.12.2025 11:09 πŸ‘ 27742 πŸ” 10813 πŸ’¬ 549 πŸ“Œ 931

We went from a country that defended others from being invaded for their natural resources, to a country that is now threatening to invade others for their natural resources.

Systems of governance are only as good as the people you elect to uphold them.

30.11.2025 07:01 πŸ‘ 10913 πŸ” 2688 πŸ’¬ 522 πŸ“Œ 242

Happy Release the Epstein Files Day to all those who celebrate

18.11.2025 14:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

16.11.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 12386 πŸ” 4904 πŸ’¬ 270 πŸ“Œ 181

Truer words were never spoken

05.11.2025 00:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Happens Next After The Good Thing Happens? A post in two parts!

Accurate.
open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...

30.10.2025 11:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some men would rather demolish the White House than go to therapy

22.10.2025 01:59 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Text from me to my husband: β€œOk so random white people also driving jeeps are waving hello to me, is this some kind of white people cult you haven’t told me about”

Reply text from husband: β€œYes and they’ll give you rubber ducks”

Text from me to my husband: β€œOk so random white people also driving jeeps are waving hello to me, is this some kind of white people cult you haven’t told me about” Reply text from husband: β€œYes and they’ll give you rubber ducks”

Apropos of nothing, I’m driving a Jeep the rental company gave me while my car is in the shop and I witnessed a phenomenon and consulted my personal White Person (darling husband) to learn more

14.10.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is genius

14.10.2025 19:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases

What kind of shit hole country would dismantle its own public health system, a system whole imperfect has been the envy of the world? Oh, wait

C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...

11.10.2025 20:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bernie on stage holding a mic, one arm outstretched.

Bernie on stage holding a mic, one arm outstretched.

β€œIt is not a radical idea to say that every man, woman and child in America can have a decent standard of living.”

06.09.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 15430 πŸ” 3089 πŸ’¬ 245 πŸ“Œ 108

Dark times indeed…

07.09.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No, we didn't, which is why we paid them repararions in 1988.

07.08.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 230 πŸ” 65 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 5
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we can sneak around town / hunting working folks down / I hear they got a great benefit plan

join ICE boy ain’t it nice / join ICE take my advice

www.tiktok.com/@jessewelles...

08.08.2025 03:04 πŸ‘ 6655 πŸ” 2561 πŸ’¬ 284 πŸ“Œ 355
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Priorities.

07.08.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 20142 πŸ” 7461 πŸ’¬ 2952 πŸ“Œ 916
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Parts of the Constitution were erased from the Library of Congress website, including the section featuring the foreign emoluments clause.

The removal was blamed on a "coding error."

Here's a reminder of what the clause says, just in case Congress ever decides to enforce it...

07.08.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 11730 πŸ” 5374 πŸ’¬ 443 πŸ“Œ 233
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Jordy Meiselas: ICE didn't just lower the age requirementβ€”they removed the age requirement. Now, at any ageβ€”you can go and join. They've riled up their base and have given them one lane to occupy: take out your anger, become an ICE agent, and chase down migrants. They are preying on people's hate.

08.08.2025 00:28 πŸ‘ 14969 πŸ” 5191 πŸ’¬ 1116 πŸ“Œ 365

The fact that on the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, its promise of an equal voice for every citizen is more threatened than ever shows exactly what is terribly wrong in this country.

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