Patrick Briggs
@pbriggsiam.bsky.social
An IT Business Analyst who is discerning into the Episcopal Church and believes in justice and that the divine spark exists in all people I meet. Heros are Ed Bacon and John O'Donohue
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It just goes to show how much national power Mamdani has already
How many other people in the Democratic Party could have gone into the Oval Office and got that response?
This is huge for Mamdani. He just became a national political star
He's now "the Democrat that Trump is afraid to stand up to"
How many other people in the Democratic Party could have gone into the Oval Office and got that response?
This is huge for Mamdani. He just became a national political star
He's now "the Democrat that Trump is afraid to stand up to"
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It just goes to show how much national power Mamdani has already
How many other people in the Democratic Party could have gone into the Oval Office and got that response?
This is huge for Mamdani. He just became a national political star
He's now "the Democrat that Trump is afraid to stand up to"
How many other people in the Democratic Party could have gone into the Oval Office and got that response?
This is huge for Mamdani. He just became a national political star
He's now "the Democrat that Trump is afraid to stand up to"
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan: "The last time we received a briefing on Venezuela with the full committee was never. That is something that should alarm everybody. Congress is supposed to be aware of what intelligence validates and justifies these attacks."
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan: "The last time we received a briefing on Venezuela with the full committee was never. That is something that should alarm everybody. Congress is supposed to be aware of what intelligence validates and justifies these attacks."
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Ah, the problem is not that we fail to provide everyone with adequate housing or services for people with addiction, the *real problem* is that the rest of us are forced to see the results of these things, under the label "social decay". Got it.
"The longer visible signs of social decay are allowed to fester, the more inclined those with means will be to simply check out ... leaving those without the ability to relocate to deal with playgrounds littered with drug paraphernalia." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: We have normalized delinquent, disorderly behaviour in our cities for too long
There is nothing normal about an encampment forcing toddlers in the daycare next door to stay inside
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Ah, the problem is not that we fail to provide everyone with adequate housing or services for people with addiction, the *real problem* is that the rest of us are forced to see the results of these things, under the label "social decay". Got it.
This is a problem
It's a vicious cycle: LLM use generates further incentives to economize as task completion becomes more efficient, ramping up pressures to perform.
Problem is: Neither our work culture nor our education culture incentivizes deep learning. Instead, we're incentivized to economize--to learn only what's needed to finish the task or get the answer right on the test.
So, people use ChatGPT, even when they know they could learn more by other means.
So, people use ChatGPT, even when they know they could learn more by other means.
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is a problem
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Breaking character: I am open to the idea the media's coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity was fair or perhaps not even tough enough. But the fact that it was so much tougher than the coverage of Trump's (more severe) mental decline is damning and I can't see how anyone could argue otherwise.
NYT isn’t worth reading because they are in the bag for Trump
November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Breaking character: I am open to the idea the media's coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity was fair or perhaps not even tough enough. But the fact that it was so much tougher than the coverage of Trump's (more severe) mental decline is damning and I can't see how anyone could argue otherwise.
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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Empty Bowls Project – November 20-27, 2025
The Empty Bowl Project returns Saturday, December 6th to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Jamestown Farmers Market’s Nick Weith and Pearl City Clay House’s Deb Eck tell us more.
The Empty Bowl Project returns Saturday, December 6th to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Jamestown Farmers Market’s Nick Weith and Pearl City Clay House’s Deb Eck tell us more.
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Empty Bowls Project – November 20-27, 2025
The Empty Bowl Project returns Saturday, December 6th to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Jamestown Farmers Market’s Nick Weith and Pearl City Clay House’s Deb Eck tell us more.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Empty Bowls Project – November 20-27, 2025
The Empty Bowl Project returns Saturday, December 6th to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Jamestown Farmers Market’s Nick Weith and Pearl City Clay House’s Deb Eck tell us more.
The Empty Bowl Project returns Saturday, December 6th to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Jamestown Farmers Market’s Nick Weith and Pearl City Clay House’s Deb Eck tell us more.
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social miss seeing your posts of the tree
Taken this evening in Chesham Woods. We forget how beautiful trees are in the Winter, their branches etched into the skies.
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social miss seeing your posts of the tree
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If you missed yesterday's @propublica.org story on the latest tragic death resulting from Texas' abortion ban, my colleague Lizzie Presser was on MS Now earlier today to talk about her reporting:
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Texas mother dies after she couldn't get an abortion: ProPublica
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you missed yesterday's @propublica.org story on the latest tragic death resulting from Texas' abortion ban, my colleague Lizzie Presser was on MS Now earlier today to talk about her reporting:
youtu.be/25sVNWX0-0E?...
youtu.be/25sVNWX0-0E?...
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Give Democratic voters the change they are demanding and fundraising will get a helluva lot better. #ca37
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Short on Cash, D.N.C. Took Out $15 Million Loan in October
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Give Democratic voters the change they are demanding and fundraising will get a helluva lot better. #ca37
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🇺🇸 Trump's Economy......... Vol II 👇
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🇺🇸 Trump's Economy......... Vol II 👇
Noble. Good.
Props to Rep. Nydia Velazquez. This is exactly the right approach from a longtime member of Congress in their 70s. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/n...
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Noble. Good.
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Nothing but respect for people who are religious who actually bother to read the book the whole thing is based on
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Nothing but respect for people who are religious who actually bother to read the book the whole thing is based on
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Any person who calls for murder of our representatives is not only dangerous — it’s insanity and they should not hold a place of power in OUR White House or any place for that matter.
Thank you, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social for speaking out
It’s Good vs Evil and I agree, time to PICK A SIDE!
Thank you, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social for speaking out
It’s Good vs Evil and I agree, time to PICK A SIDE!
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Any person who calls for murder of our representatives is not only dangerous — it’s insanity and they should not hold a place of power in OUR White House or any place for that matter.
Thank you, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social for speaking out
It’s Good vs Evil and I agree, time to PICK A SIDE!
Thank you, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social for speaking out
It’s Good vs Evil and I agree, time to PICK A SIDE!
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TEN MONTHS IN:
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
TEN MONTHS IN:
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
Word!
Correct Answer
CNN: What if there are more names connected to the Democratic Party that come out in the files?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Word!
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Dear Press,
Stop letting him degrade your colleagues.
Stop letting him degrade your colleagues.
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Dear Press,
Stop letting him degrade your colleagues.
Stop letting him degrade your colleagues.
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Please understand that "reward people for being healthy", in health insurance, also translates to "punish people for being disabled."
The people who are most vulnerable, most in need, will be asked to bear higher costs, in many cases, pricing them out of accessing health care, into early graves.
The people who are most vulnerable, most in need, will be asked to bear higher costs, in many cases, pricing them out of accessing health care, into early graves.
Markwayne Mullin: "Reward people for being healthy. Think about this. Healthcare is the only industry that you're not rewarded for taking care of your responsibility. If you think about homeowners insurance, if you're within 500 feet of a fire hydrant, your insurance goes down."
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Please understand that "reward people for being healthy", in health insurance, also translates to "punish people for being disabled."
The people who are most vulnerable, most in need, will be asked to bear higher costs, in many cases, pricing them out of accessing health care, into early graves.
The people who are most vulnerable, most in need, will be asked to bear higher costs, in many cases, pricing them out of accessing health care, into early graves.
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Pretty easily, Hansen's best stint as a pro early on - looked way more comfortable and confident in that stretch than he did the first few games of the season. Things have slowed down for him enough to notice now.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Pretty easily, Hansen's best stint as a pro early on - looked way more comfortable and confident in that stretch than he did the first few games of the season. Things have slowed down for him enough to notice now.
Agreed!
"Should this Al bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Agreed!
Anybody can get involved in this. Please do.
Trump’s authoritarian dreams rely on the complicity (or complacency) of other powerful people and systems. That’s why we’re organizing to transform the societal pillars upholding Trump’s power into unyielding opponents of his regime: indivisible.org/campaign/cou...
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Anybody can get involved in this. Please do.
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In an interview with Church Times, the Archbishop of York Cottrell talked about his visit to occupied Palestinian territory and for the first time ever publicly calls Israel's system of control over Palestinians an apartheid regime.
Cottrell also says Israel has committed genocidal acts.
Cottrell also says Israel has committed genocidal acts.
Archbishop of York describes Israeli action against Palestinians in Gaza as ‘genocidal acts’
West Bank subject to regime of ‘apartheid’ and ‘ethnic cleansing’, he says in interview
www.churchtimes.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In an interview with Church Times, the Archbishop of York Cottrell talked about his visit to occupied Palestinian territory and for the first time ever publicly calls Israel's system of control over Palestinians an apartheid regime.
Cottrell also says Israel has committed genocidal acts.
Cottrell also says Israel has committed genocidal acts.
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From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end
Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
Model behavior we all should emulate!
“It’s not your street! It’s my street!”
Mary ran off CBP in Durham:
Mary ran off CBP in Durham:
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Model behavior we all should emulate!
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Catherine Lucey from Bloomberg was called Piggy by Trump yesterday. His misogyny knows no bounds.
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Catherine Lucey from Bloomberg was called Piggy by Trump yesterday. His misogyny knows no bounds.