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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

A community member just buried his father over the weekend, and they had to leave the funeral early because of locals brandishing weapons at them. The anti-LGBT rhetoric in this election year in Uganda has emboldened people to assault and harass their neighbors. I pray we can turn the tide.

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to everyone who helped today. The ED was able to get almost all the community members released from police custody. Thanks to your assistance, we were able to hire a van to take them to another city and pay for three nights in rented rooms. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

We’re about halfway through the amount we need to raise to cover the evicted LGBT community members’ temporary lodging for the next 5 days. $320 left to raise. Thanks for your help and for continuing to spread the word!

Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

We’re about halfway through the amount we need to raise to cover the evicted LGBT community members’ temporary lodging for the next 5 days. $320 left to raise. Thanks for your help and for continuing to spread the word!

Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.

Nicolete Burbach @nicoleteburbach.bsky.social · 2d

🚨🚨🚨This Ugandan LGBT group have been raided and urgently need to relocate. You can help by donating to their GoFundMe - it's for a recently completed project, but includes an update about the situation. DM @theatremonk.bsky.social for further verification. www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 1d

I’m in touch with this group I’ve been mentoring, and was sent footage this morning of today’s raid. They’re not being allowed back to the house they purchased last month. $650 will cover all 12 people for 5 days in the temporary rooms they’ve found. I’m sending GoFundMe donations directly to them.

Nicolete Burbach @nicoleteburbach.bsky.social · 2d

🚨🚨🚨This Ugandan LGBT group have been raided and urgently need to relocate. You can help by donating to their GoFundMe - it's for a recently completed project, but includes an update about the situation. DM @theatremonk.bsky.social for further verification. www.gofundme.com/f/purchase-h...

Donate to Purchase House of Grace as a Center for LGBT People in Jinja, organized by Cole Matson

In Jinja and across Uganda, LGBTQ+ individuals face growing i… Cole Matson needs your support for Purchase House of Grace as a Center for LGBT People in Jinja

www.gofundme.com

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 6d

Action shot. #DogsOfBlueSky #MonasteryDog #BrOdie

A German Shepherd jumps up a rock in the middle of a river

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 11d

If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.

CNN @cnn.com · 12d

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt

37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.

www.cnn.com

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 11d

Judge IMMERGUT, a Trump appointee to the bench, ruled that Trump's call-up was based on false claims about unrest in Portland and that Trump's own statements were "simply untethered to the facts." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 11d

history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

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The Last Mile with USAID @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social · 19d

Black poster with bold white text announcing “NO KINGS DAY 2.0, 10.18.2025.” Below, smaller text reads: “Is set for Saturday, October 18th, and organizers expect it to be the largest protest in American history. Mark your calendars and make a plan to come out and join us!”

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 22d

I've signed. Will you?

AltSSA @altssa.altgov.info · 22d

‼️‼️‼️OK so I know it’s late but today brought some really disturbing news that I gotta share with y’all so buckle up, this is a two-parter, and it’s gonna get lengthy. So let’s jump into part one.

a fast and furious advertisement with vin diesel

Alt: Vin Diesel from Fast and Furious says “you might want to buckle up.”

media.tenor.com

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · 27d

Prepping for monthly game night with my priest and some local theatre buddies #hermitlife

Board games including Munchkin and Skull, next to a box of gingerbread cookies and a copy of the Rule of St Benedict

Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · Aug 11

And: www.imdb.com/title/tt0084...

The White Rose (1982) ⭐ 7.1 | Biography, Crime, Drama

1h 48m

www.imdb.com

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · Aug 11

Behold! www.imdb.com/title/tt0426...

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005) ⭐ 7.6 | Biography, Crime, Drama

2h | Not Rated

www.imdb.com

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · Jul 29

The FTC is seeking public comment about gender affirming care in order to go after providers and restrict access. Share your stories instead of how this care has helped you and how it is life saving.

We need to counteract their false narratives. Please share!

www.regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2...

Regulations.gov

www.regulations.gov

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · Jul 11

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · Jul 11

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Jul 9

If you’re a student currently enrolled in college or university as a rising freshman, sophomore, or junior for 2025–26 academic year & based in U.S., (incl. DC), you don’t want to miss this opportunity from our partner, The Jed Foundation.
Learn more & apply today: jedfoundation.org/youth-advoca...

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · Jul 10

We live in a nation where I am now sending out alerts about what the U.S. attorney general is doing in our name.

It’s a lot to sit with.

It’s going to get a lot darker before it starts getting lighter, but I will keep doing what I do. And, it will get lighter again.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · Jul 9

ALERT: Attorney General Pam Bondi is apparently threatening some of those providing medical care to their minor transgender patients.

If you receive one of these subpoenas, please reach out, have your lawyer do so, or send me a copy. My email is in bio, as is my Signal.

The United States Department of Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/NEWS
July 9, 2025
Department of Justice Subpoenas Doctors and Clinics Involved in Performing Transgender Medical Procedures on
Children
WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Justice announced that it has sent more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics involved in performing transgender medical procedures on children.
The Department's investigations include healthcare fraud, false statements, and more.
"Medical professionals and organizations that mutilated children in the service of a warped ideology will be held accountable by this Department of Justice." - Attorney General Pamela Bondi
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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · Jul 5

We need to tax the rich! Repost if you agree.

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · Jul 5

Signed!

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They Might Be Giants @tmbg.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July, Batman.

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · Jul 3

Don’t despair. It’s rough going right now. But focus on these words of inspiration from Mahatma Ghandi. Evil never wins. This is temporary if we keep fighting #ThursdayMood

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · Jul 3

Keep fighting. Keep believing in the good of humanity. We are the millions in opposition. We WILL win #Voices4Victory

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · Jun 25

Unpacking show props for the everybrilliantthingupike.eventbrite.com performances this week. Monastery dog Br. Odie is lying down on the job. #theatrelife #monklife #adogslife

Odie the German Shepherd lies down in front of a pile of show props - a kettle, pillow, boxes, etc.

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Br. Christian Matson @theatremonk.bsky.social · Jun 20

Celebrate #pride by learning about trans history! Fortunate Families is hosting a free webinar on transgender history in the U.S. next Tuesday, June 24th from 7:00-8:30 PM ET. Register here!

transcatholic101.eventbrite.com

Trans & Catholic 101 - A Fortunate Families Webinar Series

Sign up for this free weekly webinar series taking a deep dive into the issues facing transgender and non-binary people in today's world.

transcatholic101.eventbrite.com