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Robyn

@theologybird.bsky.social

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she/her, Canadian, Anglican, pro-2SLGBTQ+, disabled & chronically ill & neurodiverse, cat & dog person, settler on Treaty 6 land, will change this next time I notice it (still)

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Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Jun 18

Okay:
Abortion is healthcare
Gender affirming care is often accessed by cis (non-trans ppl)
Trans medical care are healthcare
Healthcare is bodily autonomy is a human right
If anyone doesn’t have bodily autonomy, no one has bodily autonomy.
Bc that’s how human rights work.

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MurderBotBot @murderbotbot.bsky.social · 1d

The Preservation Alliance has a weird thing about food and medical care and other things humans need to survive being free and available anywhere.

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BOOOOlioraptor, PhD (spooky version) @biblioraptorphd.bsky.social · 3d

Janet saying: Fun fact: Columbus is in the Bad Place
because of all the raping, slave trade, and genocide.

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 7d

“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 6d

Grassroots activist and Salt River First Nation member Mskwaasin Agnew is part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) aboard a ship called the Conscience.

Israeli forces holding First Nations woman who was on flotilla: FFC

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition say that Mskwaasin Agnew from Salt River First Nation is in custody of Israeli authorities.

www.aptnnews.ca

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 8d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 8d

Wanna learn more about the pastor in this photo?

I talked to him yesterday.

He's currently part of a lawsuit against DHS, in part due to this exact moment: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 8d

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

religionnews.com

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Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 9d

That might be the earliest non-urgent appt, but how is this not urgent?
(Oh wait, women’s healthcare…..grumble)
This should be urgent.

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 14d

Yeah. I’m not sure there was a good conclusion, or what that may look like but yuck

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 20d

Going on record to say that heated steering wheels may be the best human invention

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 20d

Please know Iris has been my comfort podcast since I found in early in season 1. I have listened and relistened to it so many times. The theme music is my alarm because it’s a happy and joyful way to start a day. You created a beautiful and true story. Thank you 💗

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 20d

I’m here for all of it!

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 21d

This helps with the hole Starship Iris ending leaves.
(Ends are natural. Also sad.)

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Mark Ebenhoch aka INGLORIOUS BASTARD @realmarkebenhoch.bsky.social · 21d

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Effie Cyborg @effies.bsky.social · 26d

This is super cool bc:

1) Many of the highest-risk conditions, like ME/CFS & Long Covid, aren't on the list

2) The best way to protect the vulnerable is to protect the population so others don't infect them

3) None of this accounts for Novavax which is not mRNA

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

CDC panel votes to limit who is eligible for this fall's Covid vaccine

Only people 65 and over or with underlying health conditions should get the shots, the advisory group recommended. There may be insurance roadblocks for others.

www.nbcnews.com

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Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · 29d

Not parish level and not at my fingertips but every year I ask the vestry to articulate some standards about our common life. Things from “we don’t interrupt” to “read documents before the meeting” to a firm end time are part of it

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Sep 15

I lived in AB for a decade as a non-citizen. I very rarely (less than 1/yr) needed to provide info about my citizenship.
This would enable racism and discrimination.
This is a waste of government time and taxes while healthcare and education are struggling.

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · Sep 15

LIVE SOON: Danielle Smith is set to announce changes to Alberta drivers' licences and ID cards with Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally #yyc #yeg www.ctvnews.ca/video/live/2...

LIVE: New licences, ID cards in Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally announce licence, ID card changes.

www.ctvnews.ca

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Sep 13

Amen

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Drew Kadel @drewkadel.bsky.social · Sep 13

As a priest who's been a priest longer than you have, I tell you, it is disrespectful of the dead to lie about them, even if the lies make them seem nicer or better. In giving memorials, it's difficult, but possible to tell the truth without insulting the deceased.
Don't lie about Charlie Kirk.

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Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Sep 12

Having done the only one thing a couple of times, absolutely correct.

Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Sep 10

You had me at narnia in space.

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Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Sep 10

The actual Holy Spirit reminding you to notice and love what is beautiful and strange. 🕯️

Tiricohairline @trejames.bsky.social · Sep 10

This bird with a gotdamn jheri curl been killing me since yesterday.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · Sep 4

RFK Jr. rolled out that old chestnut again about how healthy Americans were in the 60’s, so here’s a fact check.

In 1965:

-42% of American adults smoked; it’s 11% now.

-The infant morality rate was 24.7/1000; it’s 5.6/1000 now.

-Overall life expectancy was 70 years; it's about 77 years now.

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Robyn @theologybird.bsky.social · Sep 3

I mean, they just confirmed to me that they only notified people via the small print at the end of the bill. Which lists no reason.
That the agent said it was Canada-wide, all carrier thing is even less comforting. (I suspect he misspoke while telling the truth...)