Tim Kobler
@timkobler.bsky.social
United Methodist campus minister and progressive pastor. 🏳️🌈 He/Him
Faithfully LGBTQIA
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
Faithfully LGBTQIA
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
Reposted by Tim Kobler
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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If they do this in broad daylight. Imagine what they do to the detainees in the dark? baptistnews.com/article/unit...
United Methodist pastor violently arrested in Chicago – Baptist News Global
Pastor Hannah Kardon of United Church was violently arrested along with eight others at a peaceful protest at the Broadview ICE facility
baptistnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If they do this in broad daylight. Imagine what they do to the detainees in the dark? baptistnews.com/article/unit...
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This is outrageous.
US citizen detained in ICE raid on south side of Chicago asked for warrant and lawyer.
No dice
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
No dice
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
This is outrageous.
May her memory be a blessing. #JaneGoodall
October 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
May her memory be a blessing. #JaneGoodall
If you are in Michigan, here’s a link to sign onto a letter supporting gender affirming care to be sent to the administration of the University of Michigan Medical Center.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
Trans Youth Deserve Healthcare, Not Barriers
On August 25th, Michigan Medicine announced the decision to halt life-saving gender affirming care for trans youth under the age of 19. This monstrous decision will have severe ramifications and must ...
actionnetwork.org
September 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you are in Michigan, here’s a link to sign onto a letter supporting gender affirming care to be sent to the administration of the University of Michigan Medical Center.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
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Trump isn’t even pretending anymore. He’s openly bragging about turning the U.S. military on American cities.
September 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Trump isn’t even pretending anymore. He’s openly bragging about turning the U.S. military on American cities.
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Gov. Pritzker says President Trump threatened ‘to go to war' with #Chicago in social media post.
The president's post referenced the "Department of War," which was approved as a secondary title to the Department of Defense under an executive order he signed Fri.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/g...
The president's post referenced the "Department of War," which was approved as a secondary title to the Department of Defense under an executive order he signed Fri.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/g...
Gov. Pritzker says President Trump threatened 'to go to war' with Chicago in social media post
Responding to a parody social media post by President Donald Trump on Saturday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the president threatened "to go to war with an American city."
www.nbcchicago.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Gov. Pritzker says President Trump threatened ‘to go to war' with #Chicago in social media post.
The president's post referenced the "Department of War," which was approved as a secondary title to the Department of Defense under an executive order he signed Fri.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/g...
The president's post referenced the "Department of War," which was approved as a secondary title to the Department of Defense under an executive order he signed Fri.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/g...
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This level of corruption is not normal or acceptable. Even if we are exhausted by each report of it going further and further, we can never grow numb to it.
Trump Family Amasses $5 Billion Fortune After Crypto Launch
The WLFI token traded far above its previous value, confirming—at least on paper—a huge windfall for the president and his sons.
www.wsj.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This level of corruption is not normal or acceptable. Even if we are exhausted by each report of it going further and further, we can never grow numb to it.
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The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Reposted by Tim Kobler
Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed? | Ahmed Ibsais
Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed? | Ahmed Ibsais
Western academics now speak of ‘genocide’ with newfound authority. Why weren’t our voices enough?
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed? | Ahmed Ibsais
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The CDC is gutting a program that monitors foodborne illnesses. The program will now only track infections caused by two pathogens, rather than eight.
Hello? How does this “Make America Healthy Again”?
Hello? How does this “Make America Healthy Again”?
The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
www.nbcnews.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The CDC is gutting a program that monitors foodborne illnesses. The program will now only track infections caused by two pathogens, rather than eight.
Hello? How does this “Make America Healthy Again”?
Hello? How does this “Make America Healthy Again”?
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“There’s an African proverb that says, ‘When you pray, move your feet.’ So I beg you, I ask you, please pray. But don’t stop with your words.” - Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matthew DuBois
August 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“There’s an African proverb that says, ‘When you pray, move your feet.’ So I beg you, I ask you, please pray. But don’t stop with your words.” - Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matthew DuBois
Bible in a Minute- Isaiah 23
August 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Bible in a Minute- Isaiah 23
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August 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Well, surprise, surprise!
June 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Well, surprise, surprise!
