Lee Ann Lavender 🇺🇦
@leeannlav.bsky.social
Texas born | BYU History, Religion, & Middle East | Astros/Rockets/Texans | Genealogist | http://lighttheworld.org | #nevertrump
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In 2019 a BYU Japanese PhD student helped organized a fishing outing. The group caught more fish than they were allowed, but prosecutors decided not to charge him.
Now, his visa is being revoked.
Kudos to Rubio for keeping America safe.
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04...
Now, his visa is being revoked.
Kudos to Rubio for keeping America safe.
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04...
BYU grad student from Japan has visa revoked
Attorney for computer science Ph.D. candidate believes a fishing license incident from years ago may have triggered visa revocation.
www.deseret.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In 2019 a BYU Japanese PhD student helped organized a fishing outing. The group caught more fish than they were allowed, but prosecutors decided not to charge him.
Now, his visa is being revoked.
Kudos to Rubio for keeping America safe.
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04...
Now, his visa is being revoked.
Kudos to Rubio for keeping America safe.
www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04...
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Wish I were one of Elon's kids so I'd never see him again
February 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Wish I were one of Elon's kids so I'd never see him again
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I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
February 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
Can we all agree that Chuck Schumer is unable to meet the moment and Democrats in the Senate need to elect a new leader? The number one issue in America right now is not inflation even if people think it is. Democrats are not going to win anyone over by ignoring reality.
Inflation is the number one issue on people’s minds.
It was the biggest issue during the election.
And already Donald Trump is breaking his promise to do something about it.
It was the biggest issue during the election.
And already Donald Trump is breaking his promise to do something about it.
February 14, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Can we all agree that Chuck Schumer is unable to meet the moment and Democrats in the Senate need to elect a new leader? The number one issue in America right now is not inflation even if people think it is. Democrats are not going to win anyone over by ignoring reality.
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I think the most patriotic thing one can say tonight is:
Canada and Mexico - hit us back hard and fast and make it hurt as much as possible. If that’s what it takes to help bring down this madman.
Canada and Mexico - hit us back hard and fast and make it hurt as much as possible. If that’s what it takes to help bring down this madman.
February 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I think the most patriotic thing one can say tonight is:
Canada and Mexico - hit us back hard and fast and make it hurt as much as possible. If that’s what it takes to help bring down this madman.
Canada and Mexico - hit us back hard and fast and make it hurt as much as possible. If that’s what it takes to help bring down this madman.
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Ukraine was invaded because the West allowed Assad & Russia to commit genocide in Syria; Syria is now being liberated because Ukraine refused to surrender to Russia or listen to the West's weak deesclation policies that only protect tyrants. A better world is possible and it's worth fighting for.
December 7, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Ukraine was invaded because the West allowed Assad & Russia to commit genocide in Syria; Syria is now being liberated because Ukraine refused to surrender to Russia or listen to the West's weak deesclation policies that only protect tyrants. A better world is possible and it's worth fighting for.
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If you are following me and haven’t been—but wish to be—added to the LDS Democracy Starter Pack, please let me know. I would be happy to add you or anyone you might suggest. Let’s flesh out this network before the MAGA trolls come.
go.bsky.app/FDDkcNh
go.bsky.app/FDDkcNh
November 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM
If you are following me and haven’t been—but wish to be—added to the LDS Democracy Starter Pack, please let me know. I would be happy to add you or anyone you might suggest. Let’s flesh out this network before the MAGA trolls come.
go.bsky.app/FDDkcNh
go.bsky.app/FDDkcNh
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I created a bot that shares news from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's newsroom because I liked getting that in Twitter so now I don't have to go there anymore. Share with your LDS friends.
bsky.app/profile/cros...
bsky.app/profile/cros...
bsky.app
November 24, 2024 at 5:45 AM
I created a bot that shares news from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's newsroom because I liked getting that in Twitter so now I don't have to go there anymore. Share with your LDS friends.
bsky.app/profile/cros...
bsky.app/profile/cros...
Nooooooooooll
November 23, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Nooooooooooll
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 3
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 3
November 23, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 3
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 3
What the heck BYU
November 23, 2024 at 9:44 PM
What the heck BYU
I loved studying the Middle East in college. Back then, I naively thought that one day the Middle East would become free and democratic like America but instead I've watched America become more like the Middle East and felt completely helpless to stop it.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 2
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 2
November 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM
I loved studying the Middle East in college. Back then, I naively thought that one day the Middle East would become free and democratic like America but instead I've watched America become more like the Middle East and felt completely helpless to stop it.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 2
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 2
November 22, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 2
#BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge
Day 2
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#BookSky💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
November 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
#BookSky💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
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We have NEVER said this before but here’s an absolutely stunning near perfect MCM in Lake Forest, IL that was designed by the homes original owner Robert Rasmussen who was an apprentice for THE FLW
Currently listed for only $975,000
Currently listed for only $975,000
November 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
We have NEVER said this before but here’s an absolutely stunning near perfect MCM in Lake Forest, IL that was designed by the homes original owner Robert Rasmussen who was an apprentice for THE FLW
Currently listed for only $975,000
Currently listed for only $975,000
What gif pops up when you type your name:
November 20, 2024 at 2:28 PM
What gif pops up when you type your name:
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Everyone kept telling me to join so here I am!! Please repost this to signal boost so everyone can find me?? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
November 14, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Everyone kept telling me to join so here I am!! Please repost this to signal boost so everyone can find me?? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Utah friends, the annual legislative session begins in January but right now is when legislators are preparing bills. Do you know who your legislators are? Do you have their contact info in your phone? Now is a good time to talk with them about issues important to you. #utpol #utleg
November 19, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Why bother having a Constitution if you're not going to follow it?
"There may be a function for that" -- Speaker Mike Johnson leaves the door open for Trump to ram through his cabinet nominees with recess appointments
November 17, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Why bother having a Constitution if you're not going to follow it?
It's about time
BREAKING: “Biden approves Ukraine’s use of long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia, reversing policy. The Biden administration will allow Kyiv limited use of ATACMS to strike enemy positions in Russia, according to senior U.S. officials.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Biden approves Ukraine’s use of long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia, reversing policy
The Biden administration will allow Kyiv “limited” use of the ATACMS long-range missile system to strike enemy positions in Kursk, a significant reversal of U.S. policy.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:39 PM
It's about time
Noga is good to follow if you're very interested in what's happening in Israel and the Israeli government
💥#Breaking: Netanyahu will advance legislation forcing every ministerial counsel who has served more than 7 years to resign, with the specific aim of getting rid of Finance Ministry Chief Counsel Asi Messing, who has opposed Bezalal Smotrich's "Torah Economy." #putschnews
November 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Noga is good to follow if you're very interested in what's happening in Israel and the Israeli government
Well that was a bummer. I was hoping for another one of BYU's last minute heroics
November 17, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Well that was a bummer. I was hoping for another one of BYU's last minute heroics
Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline
November 17, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline
This is why I say, as a genealogist, google all of your ancestors' names because you never know what you're gonna find
My 4th great grandfather left property behind in Switzerland when he immigrated to America in 1849. 160 years later, I googled his name and found an article looking for my ancestor's descendants in order to distribute the money he had left. I proved he was my ancestor and I inherited the money.
Give me one interesting fact about your family history that you learned.
November 15, 2024 at 2:45 AM
This is why I say, as a genealogist, google all of your ancestors' names because you never know what you're gonna find