Carl
@carlt03.bsky.social
The Dodgers, mindfulness, the Oxford comma, Scots Leid, chess, and puns — not necessarily in that order. he/him/his χαρά καὶ εἰρήνη
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Carl
@carlt03.bsky.social
· Aug 24
“Anyway when all’s said and done, what’s more important, being loving or being right?”
#TedLasso
I’ll take being loving every time.
#TedLasso
I’ll take being loving every time.
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The library board wouldn’t remove a picture book about a trans boy so they dissolved the whole board.
“The book has been banned by three school districts — Carmel, Indiana; Palm Beach County, Florida; Stillwater, Minnesota — and nationally by the DoD in military schools”
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“The book has been banned by three school districts — Carmel, Indiana; Palm Beach County, Florida; Stillwater, Minnesota — and nationally by the DoD in military schools”
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December 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The library board wouldn’t remove a picture book about a trans boy so they dissolved the whole board.
“The book has been banned by three school districts — Carmel, Indiana; Palm Beach County, Florida; Stillwater, Minnesota — and nationally by the DoD in military schools”
archive.is/2025.12.14-1...
“The book has been banned by three school districts — Carmel, Indiana; Palm Beach County, Florida; Stillwater, Minnesota — and nationally by the DoD in military schools”
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One of the top MAGA accounts spreading disinformation
December 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
One of the top MAGA accounts spreading disinformation
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Founded as a Christian Nation? Gimme a break.
December 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Founded as a Christian Nation? Gimme a break.
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Replace "Islam" with "Judaism" or "Christianity"
Replace "Islamists" with "Jewists" or "Christianists"
Replace "Caliphate" with "Rabbis" or "Papacy"
Tell me such hate directed at Jews or Christians would be acceptable? Of course it wouldn't. And it shouldn't be for Muslims either. Yet here we are.
Replace "Islamists" with "Jewists" or "Christianists"
Replace "Caliphate" with "Rabbis" or "Papacy"
Tell me such hate directed at Jews or Christians would be acceptable? Of course it wouldn't. And it shouldn't be for Muslims either. Yet here we are.
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Replace "Islam" with "Judaism" or "Christianity"
Replace "Islamists" with "Jewists" or "Christianists"
Replace "Caliphate" with "Rabbis" or "Papacy"
Tell me such hate directed at Jews or Christians would be acceptable? Of course it wouldn't. And it shouldn't be for Muslims either. Yet here we are.
Replace "Islamists" with "Jewists" or "Christianists"
Replace "Caliphate" with "Rabbis" or "Papacy"
Tell me such hate directed at Jews or Christians would be acceptable? Of course it wouldn't. And it shouldn't be for Muslims either. Yet here we are.
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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We need to talk about Lorde's comments re: incest and how this is a normalization of fascism in the culture. Fascists are obsessed with "purity", including blood purity. They're also obsessed with coercive control. Incest is abuse, Lorde, it's not your kink.
What Lorde said is NOT OK. And it hints at a greater problem.
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We need to talk about Lorde's comments re: incest and how this is a normalization of fascism in the culture. Fascists are obsessed with "purity", including blood purity. They're also obsessed with coercive control. Incest is abuse, Lorde, it's not your kink.
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Some rare great abortion news in tonight’s newsletter:
- A federal court ruled that the FDA violated the law by imposing unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone
- The New York Supreme Court rejected Texas’ attempt to issue a judgement against an abortion provider here
Happy Halloween!
- A federal court ruled that the FDA violated the law by imposing unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone
- The New York Supreme Court rejected Texas’ attempt to issue a judgement against an abortion provider here
Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Some rare great abortion news in tonight’s newsletter:
- A federal court ruled that the FDA violated the law by imposing unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone
- The New York Supreme Court rejected Texas’ attempt to issue a judgement against an abortion provider here
Happy Halloween!
- A federal court ruled that the FDA violated the law by imposing unnecessary restrictions on mifepristone
- The New York Supreme Court rejected Texas’ attempt to issue a judgement against an abortion provider here
Happy Halloween!
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Come learn Biblical Hebrew with me! I'm gonna be offering an intro to Biblical Hebrew starting in February. Classes will be held live & also recorded for asynchronous learning each Monday & Thursday evening from Feb 9–May 14. Registration available at maklelan.org
October 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Come learn Biblical Hebrew with me! I'm gonna be offering an intro to Biblical Hebrew starting in February. Classes will be held live & also recorded for asynchronous learning each Monday & Thursday evening from Feb 9–May 14. Registration available at maklelan.org
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Don't threaten NYC with a good time, you serial sexual harasser.
Lest we not forget how much of the Dem establishment endorsed him in the primary. Dems want to win? Build an anti-corruption party and stop endorsing losers and sex pests and protecting the $$$ machine of politics.
Lest we not forget how much of the Dem establishment endorsed him in the primary. Dems want to win? Build an anti-corruption party and stop endorsing losers and sex pests and protecting the $$$ machine of politics.
Stop trying to sweeten the deal, Andrew. I'm already voting for Zohran!
October 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Don't threaten NYC with a good time, you serial sexual harasser.
Lest we not forget how much of the Dem establishment endorsed him in the primary. Dems want to win? Build an anti-corruption party and stop endorsing losers and sex pests and protecting the $$$ machine of politics.
Lest we not forget how much of the Dem establishment endorsed him in the primary. Dems want to win? Build an anti-corruption party and stop endorsing losers and sex pests and protecting the $$$ machine of politics.
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When I saw this, my first thought was, "The governor is essentially asking for a ceasefire. This is an American asking the federal govt for a ceasefire of their attacks so kids can go trick-or-treating."
The regime is waging war on American communities. This is not normal. This must stop.
The regime is waging war on American communities. This is not normal. This must stop.
Pritzker makes a direct appeal to Greg Bovino to not terrorize kids over the Halloween weekend
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
When I saw this, my first thought was, "The governor is essentially asking for a ceasefire. This is an American asking the federal govt for a ceasefire of their attacks so kids can go trick-or-treating."
The regime is waging war on American communities. This is not normal. This must stop.
The regime is waging war on American communities. This is not normal. This must stop.
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Chag Sukkot sameach,
May all who need shelter find it, may everyone find peace under the branches, leaves, and stars 🌿🍂✨
May all who need shelter find it, may everyone find peace under the branches, leaves, and stars 🌿🍂✨
October 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Chag Sukkot sameach,
May all who need shelter find it, may everyone find peace under the branches, leaves, and stars 🌿🍂✨
May all who need shelter find it, may everyone find peace under the branches, leaves, and stars 🌿🍂✨
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Take care of what? ICE brings violence, criminality, and war to a peaceful city of Americans trying to live our lives. We are Americans, not a military target.
The president’s comments Thursday came as he awaits a federal court hearing on his effort to deploy federalized National Guard troops.
Trump vows to ‘take care’ of Portland, calls protests ‘insurrection’
The president’s comments Thursday came as he awaits a federal court hearing on his effort to deploy federalized National Guard troops.
www.oregonlive.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Take care of what? ICE brings violence, criminality, and war to a peaceful city of Americans trying to live our lives. We are Americans, not a military target.
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@agdanrayfield.bsky.social knows what he's doing, y'all. This is a breaking story. I'm sure they anticipated this ruling and are ready with their counter move. En banc appeal?
Deep breaths with breaking news. Take a break if this is freaking you out. Let's give events a beat or 12 to unfold.
Deep breaths with breaking news. Take a break if this is freaking you out. Let's give events a beat or 12 to unfold.
PS: The 9th circuit can take this up without Portland and Oregon asking them to
October 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
@agdanrayfield.bsky.social knows what he's doing, y'all. This is a breaking story. I'm sure they anticipated this ruling and are ready with their counter move. En banc appeal?
Deep breaths with breaking news. Take a break if this is freaking you out. Let's give events a beat or 12 to unfold.
Deep breaths with breaking news. Take a break if this is freaking you out. Let's give events a beat or 12 to unfold.
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Tr*mp being elected the first time had real consequences: he got to stack the appeals and SCOTUS seats with loyalists and judges who embrace the fringe unitary executive theory.
Something for reforms: maybe presidents shouldn't get the power to select partisan judges and justices?
Something for reforms: maybe presidents shouldn't get the power to select partisan judges and justices?
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Tr*mp being elected the first time had real consequences: he got to stack the appeals and SCOTUS seats with loyalists and judges who embrace the fringe unitary executive theory.
Something for reforms: maybe presidents shouldn't get the power to select partisan judges and justices?
Something for reforms: maybe presidents shouldn't get the power to select partisan judges and justices?
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Political opposition is not rebellion
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Don't let the MAGA snowflakes tell you otherwise.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Don't let the MAGA snowflakes tell you otherwise.
October 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Political opposition is not rebellion
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Don't let the MAGA snowflakes tell you otherwise.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Political opposition is not rebellion.
Don't let the MAGA snowflakes tell you otherwise.
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Shocker! Young Republicans Leaked Telegram Chat Confirms Republicans Are Losers. #news #breakingnews
Leaked Chat Confirms Republicans Are Losers
YouTube video by Brenna Perez
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Shocker! Young Republicans Leaked Telegram Chat Confirms Republicans Are Losers. #news #breakingnews
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When does the Bible say life begins?
YouTube video by Dan McClellan
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October 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Portland continues to disprove the lies of the propagandists and show the world that we are whimsical, non-threatening working class Americans exercising our Constitutional rights and the regime is unhinged, extreme, and as Alan Ginsberg said, "one mind, brute force, and full of money."
MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit
A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.
newrepublic.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Portland continues to disprove the lies of the propagandists and show the world that we are whimsical, non-threatening working class Americans exercising our Constitutional rights and the regime is unhinged, extreme, and as Alan Ginsberg said, "one mind, brute force, and full of money."
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Absolutely. The GOP are fearing they done fucked up real hard on their political calculus.
A day of justice and accountability is coming and they should have counted on that.
A day of justice and accountability is coming and they should have counted on that.
If you look closely, you can see signs of GOP lawmakers fearing the long-term political consequences of paying more attention to Trump's demands than to the voices of their own constituents - or consciences.
October 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Absolutely. The GOP are fearing they done fucked up real hard on their political calculus.
A day of justice and accountability is coming and they should have counted on that.
A day of justice and accountability is coming and they should have counted on that.
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Heck yeah, MIT. If you're an alumnus, let them know how you feel about this. Support the institutions who are holding the line.
MIT rejects Trump compact
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which would have required sweeping chan…
thehill.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Heck yeah, MIT. If you're an alumnus, let them know how you feel about this. Support the institutions who are holding the line.
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ICE is - thanks to Republicans - now the 15th largest "military" in the world. And they're such pathetic little badly-trained loser-ass wimps they desperately need a couple hundred of our Guard members to protect them from kids in frog suits and tutus dancing the cha-cha slide?
Not sure if I understood correctly, but ICE, the best funded task force on the planet, needs the presence of the military because some protesters were weally weally mean to them?!? 🤔
October 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ICE is - thanks to Republicans - now the 15th largest "military" in the world. And they're such pathetic little badly-trained loser-ass wimps they desperately need a couple hundred of our Guard members to protect them from kids in frog suits and tutus dancing the cha-cha slide?
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This is what @jamellebouie.net means by cargo cult fascism. See through the smoke n mirrors, y'all. They have the bluster, the rituals, the TV show trappings of fascism, but the regime is a paper tiger. Do not be intimidated. The people have the power. This is our nation, our democracy.
October 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This is what @jamellebouie.net means by cargo cult fascism. See through the smoke n mirrors, y'all. They have the bluster, the rituals, the TV show trappings of fascism, but the regime is a paper tiger. Do not be intimidated. The people have the power. This is our nation, our democracy.
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When the shadows grow long,
when our names turn to dust,
what we loved, what we hated,
will spoil to rust.
All will be forgotten,
save one truth, unshaken…
What did we do
when the children were taken?
- The Shepherd King in One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig,
when our names turn to dust,
what we loved, what we hated,
will spoil to rust.
All will be forgotten,
save one truth, unshaken…
What did we do
when the children were taken?
- The Shepherd King in One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig,
October 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
When the shadows grow long,
when our names turn to dust,
what we loved, what we hated,
will spoil to rust.
All will be forgotten,
save one truth, unshaken…
What did we do
when the children were taken?
- The Shepherd King in One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig,
when our names turn to dust,
what we loved, what we hated,
will spoil to rust.
All will be forgotten,
save one truth, unshaken…
What did we do
when the children were taken?
- The Shepherd King in One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig,