Sea Raven, D.Min
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Writer, musician, and activist for social justice, Doctor of Ministry in Creation Spirituality, published a three-volume progressive commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary available on Amazon.
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Holder: The Supreme Court is a broken institution. And it’s something that has to be part of the national conversation in ’26 and in ’28.
If there is a Democratic trifecta in 2028—and I think the possibility of that is pretty good—Supreme Court reform has to be on the table.
If there is a Democratic trifecta in 2028—and I think the possibility of that is pretty good—Supreme Court reform has to be on the table.
NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
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Is it bad that I now trust what China says over our own government?
China says they're not testing nuclear weapons ... which we basically knew anyway.
And once again, IDK if the president is clueless or lying or both.🤷♀️
www.cbsnews.com/news/china-t...
China says they're not testing nuclear weapons ... which we basically knew anyway.
And once again, IDK if the president is clueless or lying or both.🤷♀️
www.cbsnews.com/news/china-t...
China denies Trump's claim to 60 Minutes about nuclear weapons tests, calls on U.S. to ensure global stability
China rejects Trump's claim to 60 Minutes about clandestine nuclear tests, as a senior official seeks to clarify the president's plans for U.S. tests.
www.cbsnews.com
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder of Sonya Massey on Wednesday. Here's the significance of Massey's near-final words and how it carried a spiritual and cultural weight specific to Black church communities.
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Sonya Massey said ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ What’s the significance?
(RNS) — Massey’s near-final words, said shortly before she was fatally shot by a deputy, have taken on a life of their own.
religionnews.com
The investigation involved discussion in an online chatroom involving at least some of the suspects.
It wasn’t immediately clear if the group had the means to carry out an attack, but the reference to Halloween prompted the FBI to make arrests Friday.
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It wasn’t immediately clear if the group had the means to carry out an attack, but the reference to Halloween prompted the FBI to make arrests Friday.
apnews.com/article/mich...
Multiple people have been arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot, FBI director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says federal officials have arrested multiple people in Michigan who had allegedly been plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend.
apnews.com
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Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”
A solid gold toilet is up for auction with a $10 million starting price
Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”
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"Republicans in Congress have never check[ed] Trump’s crimes and corruptions – any more than allow a full investigation into the Epstein affair. You are more likely to find monarchical culture and hideous subservience at the White House than at Buckingham Palace."
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The Epstein scandal humbles the British monarchy
Prince Andrew is now a commoner
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Even for these monsters this is something
FOX: Pritzker has asked you specifically to pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago so kids can safety celebrate Halloween. Do you have any plans to alter activity tomorrow?
NOEM: No. We're gonna be out on the streets in full force and increase our activities to make sure kids are safe.
NOEM: No. We're gonna be out on the streets in full force and increase our activities to make sure kids are safe.
Oh, *next* year. Oh, OK.
Bessent: "President Trump is promises made, promises kept on his campaign promises. And it's gonna start flowing through to working Americans next year. Wall Street has done great."