Gwendolyn Howard (she/her)
@revgwhoward.bsky.social
Retired clinical social worker, retired adjunct college faculty, retired Unitarian Universalist parish minister. Amateur tuba player. Experienced trans activist. Poet. Visually-impaired photographer.
The left likes big government because they think it can act with benevolence (though they're not always fully competent at this, they still try). The right fears big government because they think it will be corrupt and curtail freedom (because that is their own impulse when governing).
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The left likes big government because they think it can act with benevolence (though they're not always fully competent at this, they still try). The right fears big government because they think it will be corrupt and curtail freedom (because that is their own impulse when governing).
After the mess that cosplaying Göring Bovino and his CBP greenshirts have made in Minneapolis, the president is sending Tom Homan to calm things down. Remember him? He’s the guy who came to Chicago to ratchet-up tensions before Operation Midway Blitz. What could possibley go wrong?
Trump says he’s sending border czar to Minnesota
President Donald Trump said Monday morning that he’s sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota, in the wake of Saturday’s fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:22 PM
After the mess that cosplaying Göring Bovino and his CBP greenshirts have made in Minneapolis, the president is sending Tom Homan to calm things down. Remember him? He’s the guy who came to Chicago to ratchet-up tensions before Operation Midway Blitz. What could possibley go wrong?
As a trans woman, I've experienced decades of complaints and harassment of trans people just trying to use the restroom. My response to DHS? Welcome to my world.
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DHS Says Protesters Won’t Let Immigration Agents Pee in Peace: ‘Simply Trying to Take Bathroom Breaks’
The Department of Homeland Security said on social media that protesters in Minnesota have been hectoring immigration agents who are "simply trying to take bathroom breaks."
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January 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM
As a trans woman, I've experienced decades of complaints and harassment of trans people just trying to use the restroom. My response to DHS? Welcome to my world.
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"Gromit - More cheese!"
photos from Trump's speech to House Republicans
(Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty)
(Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty)
January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"Gromit - More cheese!"
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This divorced adulterer who covets other men's wives, constantly bears false witness, steals (elections), kills (fishermen), and plays golf every sabbath has obviously never opened a Bible. But, in fairness, he's never opened any other book either.
January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This divorced adulterer who covets other men's wives, constantly bears false witness, steals (elections), kills (fishermen), and plays golf every sabbath has obviously never opened a Bible. But, in fairness, he's never opened any other book either.
My spouse worked at Brown University for over 2 1/2 decades (and I even had a couple of jobs there over the years). Today, our thoughts are with the Brown community and with Providence.
December 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My spouse worked at Brown University for over 2 1/2 decades (and I even had a couple of jobs there over the years). Today, our thoughts are with the Brown community and with Providence.
Another day, another pronouncement from our stable genius. ("I'm, like, a smart guy." - DJT)
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Another day, another pronouncement from our stable genius. ("I'm, like, a smart guy." - DJT)
Trump's said: “I’m not a king — I work my ass off..." To prove it, he's shared an AI video of himself wearing a crown (while piloting) and working his ass. (Gross)
October 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump's said: “I’m not a king — I work my ass off..." To prove it, he's shared an AI video of himself wearing a crown (while piloting) and working his ass. (Gross)
I read that the Washington Post is updating their motto: "Democracy dies in darkness - SO PUT OUT THAT LIGHT!"
October 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I read that the Washington Post is updating their motto: "Democracy dies in darkness - SO PUT OUT THAT LIGHT!"
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ICE / Border Patrol threatening to arrest a cyclist for following and recording in Chicago
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICE / Border Patrol threatening to arrest a cyclist for following and recording in Chicago
I've done my own research. I've learned that almost everyone driving a car that's been in an accident has vision between 20/40 and 20/20. We've known this for years, yet people with so called "good vision" are still allowed to drive. These people are dangerous and their licenses must be taken away.
September 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I've done my own research. I've learned that almost everyone driving a car that's been in an accident has vision between 20/40 and 20/20. We've known this for years, yet people with so called "good vision" are still allowed to drive. These people are dangerous and their licenses must be taken away.
I had planned to take a day off from writing yesterday (yes, I know, I'm retired - isn't every day a day off?). But I was thinking about something over the weekend and I wanted to share it. gwendolynhoward.substack.com/p/from-pizza...
August 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I had planned to take a day off from writing yesterday (yes, I know, I'm retired - isn't every day a day off?). But I was thinking about something over the weekend and I wanted to share it. gwendolynhoward.substack.com/p/from-pizza...
The next time you hear the tired, old: "But it's simple science: XX = female and XY = male!!" go ahead and share this abstract of an article about how the gender of birds is easy to misidentify (and gender change is not uncommon) from the Royal Society.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The next time you hear the tired, old: "But it's simple science: XX = female and XY = male!!" go ahead and share this abstract of an article about how the gender of birds is easy to misidentify (and gender change is not uncommon) from the Royal Society.
royalsocietypublishing.org/.../10.../rs...
royalsocietypublishing.org/.../10.../rs...
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social I just came across your comments to Steve Inskeep in which you shared thoughts on trans people. I'm 28 years older than you and I remember a time when it was considered reasonable by many Democrats that we should have empathy for gay men, BUT ...
August 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social I just came across your comments to Steve Inskeep in which you shared thoughts on trans people. I'm 28 years older than you and I remember a time when it was considered reasonable by many Democrats that we should have empathy for gay men, BUT ...
Do you know the old saying that suggests when you become deficient in one of the senses, another improves to compensate? Well, I've found out that it's true? I now have a heightened sense of irony. (I was hoping for a better fashion sense, but I suppose you can't have everything.)
August 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Do you know the old saying that suggests when you become deficient in one of the senses, another improves to compensate? Well, I've found out that it's true? I now have a heightened sense of irony. (I was hoping for a better fashion sense, but I suppose you can't have everything.)
My proposal for a far-right drag name: Ayn Randy.
August 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
My proposal for a far-right drag name: Ayn Randy.
I've posted a short essay on American car culture. gwendolynhoward.substack.com/p/intense-dr...
August 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I've posted a short essay on American car culture. gwendolynhoward.substack.com/p/intense-dr...
I have voted Democratic since the mid-1970's. But the party is often disappointing as it tries, not to be the best choice, but just the less bad choice. ...
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Rahm Emanuel Tells Megyn Kelly He Has to Go Into ‘Witness Protection’ After Declaring a Man Can’t Become a Woman
Rahm Emanuel, who is reportedly mulling a presidential campaign, declared that a man could not become a woman during an interview with Megyn Kelly on Monday.
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July 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I have voted Democratic since the mid-1970's. But the party is often disappointing as it tries, not to be the best choice, but just the less bad choice. ...
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I posted a new poem to Substack yesterday. It's about the times we live in. gwendolynhoward.substack.com/p/teachings-...
July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I posted a new poem to Substack yesterday. It's about the times we live in. gwendolynhoward.substack.com/p/teachings-...
The US is like a Jenga tower mid-game. It's an imperfect but delicate balance built up over a long time. If you seriously mess around with it (like pouring $47 billion into construction concentration camps, or take health care & food away from millions) the whole thing could start toppling.
July 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The US is like a Jenga tower mid-game. It's an imperfect but delicate balance built up over a long time. If you seriously mess around with it (like pouring $47 billion into construction concentration camps, or take health care & food away from millions) the whole thing could start toppling.
Reason #573 why I'm glad I canceled my NYT subscription.
I saw someone post this and thought it had to be a joke. Nope, this is a real NY Times headline.
June 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Reason #573 why I'm glad I canceled my NYT subscription.
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I saw someone post this and thought it had to be a joke. Nope, this is a real NY Times headline.
June 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I saw someone post this and thought it had to be a joke. Nope, this is a real NY Times headline.
So THAT'S what the Republicans mean by "pro-life". Glad she cleared that up for everybody
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Joni Ernst Doubles Down On "We Are All Going To Die" - Joe.My.God.
NPR reports: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense questioning from her constituents during a Friday town hall, eliciting shouts and boos from community members. One dismissive comment drew pa...
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June 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
So THAT'S what the Republicans mean by "pro-life". Glad she cleared that up for everybody
www.joemygod.com/2025/06/joni...
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