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RELIGIOUS TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH Author of Divorcing Religion: A Memoir & Survival Handbook; host of the Divorcing Religion Podcast; founder of CORT (Conference on Religious Trauma); bird-watcher; aspiring comedian.

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Having a hard time finding corroboration on this, recognizing the man cited is problematic due to anti-vax stance. It seems the question was raised in 2019 but I can’t find a definitive answer. Obviously the U.S. Govt would not be forthcoming, if true - so πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

07.03.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s πŸŽ‰Huzzah!

06.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Disturbing Report Says Workers are Watching Private Footage Taken on Meta Smart Glasses An investigation has alleged that footage taken on Meta's AI smart glasses is being watched by tech workers, including intimate moments.

These glasses serve to deepen the current chasm between women and men, as they erode any remaining trust women had. How can all humans protect ourselves from this gross invasion of privacy? petapixel.com/2026/03/05/d...

06.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers | CNN Politics President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and would name Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.

Today’s HUZZAH! πŸŽ‰
www.cnn.com/2026/03/05/p...

05.03.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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House committee subpoenas Pam Bondi to testify on her handling of the Epstein case Five Republicans joined with all Democrats to compel testimony from the attorney general.

πŸŽ‰Huzzah!
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

04.03.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In case there was any doubt πŸ™„

02.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Will a US citizen please explain this? Is it to show that the public educational system will now indoctrinate pupils in alignment with white Christian nationalism? ALSO: These weird giant banners have definite Nazi/N. Korea vibes πŸ™„

02.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chasing the apocalypse: Radical Shiite clerics on American soil preach prophetic showdown with US U.S. clerics and pro-regime voices spread Islamic Republic of Iran's eschatology, framing confrontation with U.S. as prophetic destiny tied to return of a messiah, the Mahdi.

This article could easily be about white Christian nationalism. The extremism, fantasy of being saved by a messiah, childhood indoctrination, and framing violence as righteous are identical; not to mention the misogyny and Queerphobia. www.foxnews.com/politics/cha...

02.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHello, Pot? This is Kettle calling…” πŸ™„πŸ€¬

28.02.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Never forget what you're fighting for.

28.02.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 347 πŸ” 176 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 19

I feel for US citizens in these tumultuous times.

28.02.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Attacking Iran proves how desperate he is to distract the world from the Trumpstein Files. May Iran and the USA both free themselves from their dictators.

28.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE Keeps Quiet After Detaining Canadian For Months Over A Minor Charge From High School Two Decades Ago: U.S. And Canada Unite On GoFundMe A Canadian living in Houston was detained by ICE and has been in custody for months now.

It’s just not worth the risk. I love the USA, and have friends and even extended family over there - but until there is a significant regime change, I won’t feel safe enough to go. www.thetravel.com/ice-keeps-qu...

27.02.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

🀬WTaF is going on in the USA - telling trans Kansas residents they have to turn in their drivers licenses in order to get licenses that declare their former gender?! Why is the GOP so bent on persecuting this small group? I wish I could adopt you all to get you into πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

27.02.2026 01:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry your family abused you instead of loving, helping, and celebrating you. Going no contact is often hard but healing.

24.02.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge Cannon permanently blocks release of Jack Smith report The Trump-appointed judge said releasing the classified docs report now would β€œcontravene basic notions of fairness and justice.”

She could not do a better job of broadcasting The Donald’s guilt if she tried: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

23.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is there really a 'quiet revival' of religion among Gen Z? A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

Well that’s a relief
www.bbc.com/news/article...

22.02.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello lovely people of bluesky!!

Could you please help grow the brand new account of Ms Ceretta Smith, who is trying to beat the MAGA US House Rep, Rick Allen, who has not taken a town hall question since 2017?
@cerettaforgeorgia.bsky.social

H/t @melodyleelacy.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

21.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2
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Everyone Has Known Trump's Name Appears Over One Million Times in the Epstein Files. His Justice Department Hid 99.9% of Them.

"Trump told police in 2006 that 'everyone knew' Epstein was trafficking girls. In 2009, Trump told Epstein's lawyers 'we never asked him to leave' Mar-a-Lago. Trump's name appears 1 million times in the Epstein files. His DOJ hid 99.9% of them. Here's the full story:

17.02.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 97 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 2

The amount of hate in his speech was truly mind blowing. Clothing it in religion makes it even more disgusting. What a terrifying time for all in the United States who are not white Christian nationalist males. www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pet...

21.02.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Huzzah!πŸŽ‰ She needs to go.

19.02.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cult Experts Recommend Doing This When Talking To MAGA Relatives. Here's Why. Before you grit your teeth and respond to something a MAGA friend or family member sent you, read this.

I hope this is helpful for someone whose loved one has fallen into MAGA www.huffpost.com/entry/cult-e...

16.02.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ˜’πŸ’”πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ This is how we mourn together in Canada

14.02.2026 06:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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War game reveals Trump would allow Russia to conquer Europe

Quelle surprise
www.alternet.org/amp/trump-ru...

13.02.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadian Separatists Reveal Jaw-Dropping Details of Secret Meetings With Trump Teams Leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project say they have met with high-ranking Trump officials three times.

Unacceptable. www.thedailybeast.com/group-plotti...

12.02.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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I am mourning the devastating loss of life in Tumbler Ridge, along with the rest of BC and Canada. Irreplaceable lives destroyed by gun violence. We must create a better world going forward, with mental health receiving a top priority.

11.02.2026 23:41 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon depiction of Jeff Bezos on his hands and knees, like a dog, wagging his tail that is the Amazon symbol, holding a copy of the Washington Post newspaper in his mouth with the caption β€œBezos cuts 1/3 of staff, pays $40 million for Melania” in front of Donald Trumpβ€˜s hand while Trump says β€œgood boyβ€œ

Cartoon depiction of Jeff Bezos on his hands and knees, like a dog, wagging his tail that is the Amazon symbol, holding a copy of the Washington Post newspaper in his mouth with the caption β€œBezos cuts 1/3 of staff, pays $40 million for Melania” in front of Donald Trumpβ€˜s hand while Trump says β€œgood boyβ€œ

Effing BRILLIANT

07.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This 1 Theory Explains Why ICE’s Violence Is Taking Place β€” And It’s Frightening The boomerang is already in flight in the U.S., a sociologist says.

Makes sense to me, though I hadn’t thought of it this way before. Interesting. Also: Now what? www.huffpost.com/entry/imperi...

07.02.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WRONG! Suffering means it’s time to examine your life and make appropriate changes. Anyone who tells you to stay in a relationship where you’re suffering is not to be trusted. Predators and abusers use this language to keep you bound to them. Healthy relationships do not feature ongoing suffering.

07.02.2026 02:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I hope there’s a mile-long lineup of community members supporting this gas station today 😁

06.02.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0