Mark Lukens
@revmarkj.bsky.social
Retired. Blue. 4 decades in developmental disabilities and mental health services. Minister of Word and Sacrament, United Church of Christ and parish minister 25 years. Married to Kate, father of Ben and James and fur dad to Bernie and Pete (kitties)
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Trump has always told us what he'd do and who he'd do it for. It's startling how many people simply didn't believe him, or failed to grasp just how far the fossil fuel industry is willing to go.
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Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’
Rollback of government’s ability to limit climate-heating pollution will make families ‘sicker and less safe’, environmental advocate says
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February 14, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Big numbers and high stakes are riding on the ballot in November: 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, 39 governorships − and the country's course for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.
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You do the (midterm) math. Watch Trump's 37% approval, MAGA's $304 million
He's not on the ballot, but Trump's rating will matter in November. Kitchen-table angst, too. Three key numbers provide clues to what's ahead.
www.usatoday.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Big numbers and high stakes are riding on the ballot in November: 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, 39 governorships − and the country's course for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.
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ICE Busts Triple in Nevada as Vegas Jail Fuels Deportation Machine
Source: hoodline.com
Source: hoodline.com
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February 13, 2026 at 3:53 AM
ICE Busts Triple in Nevada as Vegas Jail Fuels Deportation Machine
Source: hoodline.com
Source: hoodline.com
ICE Chief Concedes Agency Uses Same Tactics As Nazis Under Oath
Source: Inquisitr News
Source: Inquisitr News
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
ICE Chief Concedes Agency Uses Same Tactics As Nazis Under Oath
Source: Inquisitr News
Source: Inquisitr News
“Because They Got Married and Changed Their Names, They Have to Go Down to a Clerk and Prove They’re Citizens?” Rep. Katherine Clark Raises Concerns That GOP Voter ID Measure Could Disadvantage Women — “They’re Trying to Say This Is a Voter ID Bill? That’s Not What’s Happening Here”
Altitude Post
Altitude Post
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
“Because They Got Married and Changed Their Names, They Have to Go Down to a Clerk and Prove They’re Citizens?” Rep. Katherine Clark Raises Concerns That GOP Voter ID Measure Could Disadvantage Women — “They’re Trying to Say This Is a Voter ID Bill? That’s Not What’s Happening Here”
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Country Star Says Fellow Musicians Should Be ‘Taking Notes’ After Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
Source: HuffPost
Source: HuffPost
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Country Star Says Fellow Musicians Should Be ‘Taking Notes’ After Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
Source: HuffPost
Source: HuffPost
‘You are fired’: White House pushes to quickly remove new US attorney
Source: The Hill
Source: The Hill
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
‘You are fired’: White House pushes to quickly remove new US attorney
Source: The Hill
Source: The Hill
'Klanhood and slave patrol': DHS leaders silent as accused of 'great evil'
Source: Raw Story
Source: Raw Story
February 12, 2026 at 12:57 AM
'Klanhood and slave patrol': DHS leaders silent as accused of 'great evil'
Source: Raw Story
Source: Raw Story
National Governors Association reportedly cancels meeting with Trump after White House snubs Democrats
Source: Fox News
Source: Fox News
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
National Governors Association reportedly cancels meeting with Trump after White House snubs Democrats
Source: Fox News
Source: Fox News
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The current affordability crisis is not an accident or a natural economic cycle. It is the direct result of specific policies enacted by Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress. Their choices made your life more expensive. #TrumpflationSucks
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The current affordability crisis is not an accident or a natural economic cycle. It is the direct result of specific policies enacted by Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress. Their choices made your life more expensive. #TrumpflationSucks
ICE Broke Down His Door — He Was a U.S. Citizen With No Record
Source: Inquisitr News
Source: Inquisitr News
February 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
ICE Broke Down His Door — He Was a U.S. Citizen With No Record
Source: Inquisitr News
Source: Inquisitr News
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Leaked ICE Data Blows a Hole in Trump’s Mass Deportation Talking Point
Source: Inquisitr News
Source: Inquisitr News
February 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Leaked ICE Data Blows a Hole in Trump’s Mass Deportation Talking Point
Source: Inquisitr News
Source: Inquisitr News
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February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Why isn’t every politician, leader, prosecutor, and news channels focused on this. The President is accused with significant proof of killing and raping minors.
February 9, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
Source: CBS News
Source: CBS News
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
Source: CBS News
Source: CBS News
'I will kill him for the future': Notorious Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump pleads guilty to threatening to assassinate high-ranking congressman
Source: Law
Source: Law
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
'I will kill him for the future': Notorious Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump pleads guilty to threatening to assassinate high-ranking congressman
Source: Law
Source: Law
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MAGA is so butthurt today. MAGA, you sound ridiculous whining about what language the halftime show is in when you still can’t tell the difference between their, there & they’re, were & we're or your & you're. #MAGA
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
MAGA is so butthurt today. MAGA, you sound ridiculous whining about what language the halftime show is in when you still can’t tell the difference between their, there & they’re, were & we're or your & you're. #MAGA
JD Vance Unleashed His Latest Attack On Journalists — And This 1 Phrase Is Especially Concerning
Source: HuffPost
Source: HuffPost
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
JD Vance Unleashed His Latest Attack On Journalists — And This 1 Phrase Is Especially Concerning
Source: HuffPost
Source: HuffPost
Bad Bunny silences MAGA backlash
Source: Knewz
Source: Knewz
February 7, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Bad Bunny silences MAGA backlash
Source: Knewz
Source: Knewz
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February 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post to be its savior. Instead, he’s the man presiding over its decline, @ruthmarcus.bsky.social writes. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/v-gXaw
How Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post
The Amazon founder bought the paper to save it. Instead, with a mass layoff, he’s forced it into severe decline.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post to be its savior. Instead, he’s the man presiding over its decline, @ruthmarcus.bsky.social writes. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/v-gXaw
Kid Rock’s 2001 Song About ‘Underage’ Girls Resurfaces Amid Turning Point USA Halftime Show
Source: Us Weekly
Source: Us Weekly
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Kid Rock’s 2001 Song About ‘Underage’ Girls Resurfaces Amid Turning Point USA Halftime Show
Source: Us Weekly
Source: Us Weekly