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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 4d

This is the first political ad I have ever seen that recognizes transgender voters, understands we are human, and asks for our support.

It’s remarkable.

Until It's Done: Sylvia Rivera

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · 15d

As always, @katelynburns.com is on fire, saying what needs to be said, over and over again, with receipts.

"...The right has already proven themselves to be operating in bad faith on these issues. ... Compromise isn't possible here. I'm running out of ways to explain this to all the good liberals."

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 16d

I'm so glad you said this, because about 30 seconds ago, I published a newsletter piece detailing how conservatives have dump-trucked through all of the previously established common sense, nuanced, compromise positions on trans rights to get here: burns-notice.ghost.io/what-would-t...

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 16d

I'm so glad you said this, because about 30 seconds ago, I published a newsletter piece detailing how conservatives have dump-trucked through all of the previously established common sense, nuanced, compromise positions on trans rights to get here: burns-notice.ghost.io/what-would-t...

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 17d

There are a lot of compelling reasons why I think folks should rank Dr. DeWayne Davis on their ballots in Minneapolis - but that goes doubly for LGBTQ+ folks and those who love us. 🌈

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 18d

i just ran into dewayne davis at the day of the transgender child in loring park wearing a “protect trans lives” shirt

@dewayneforminneapolis.com

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 21d

For my Burns Notice newsletter, I wrote about what it was like being a trans person and see the entire right wing try to incite pogrom on us over the last several weeks. burns-notice.ghost.io/what-am-i-su...

What Am I Supposed to Tell My Terrified Friends?

Every time there's a mass shooting in the US, my trans friends and I hold our collective breath. If the shooter turns out to be trans, it could signal the final days of our human rights in a country t...

burns-notice.ghost.io

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · 24d

Maybe “No God” by Sam Smith?, it’s one I break out when I’m generally pissed at fuckboys.
Also boooooo

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · 25d

Everyone’s words recently: “We need to do things to deescalate political violence.”

If, in your actions, you capitulate to threats of violence, all you do is teach right-wing extremists that they should continue to threaten violence—which will eventually become real—because it helps them win.

Atrios @eschatonblog.com · 25d

Dems advertising that they are capitulating to threats of violence is not an especially smart plan even on narrow selfpreservation concerns

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Presbyterian Outlook @presoutlook.bsky.social · 27d

“No Kings” should include Jesus

Jimmy Hoke reflects on the "No Kings" protests and considers how progressive Christians might imagine Jesus beyond kingship — as part of a democratic movement.

@jimmyhoke.com @houseofhopepres.bsky.social @welcome-to-united.bsky.social

🔗: buff.ly/PTDPSyp

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Danielle Froom 🏳️‍🌈 @danifroom.bsky.social · Sep 14

A thread of all the elected Democrats who've put out statements of support for trans people this week as Republicans manufacture a genocide: 🧵

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Sep 12

I'm trying to decide if this is worse or better than the presentation I sat through on the biblical principles behind marketing by a brand consultant that the session hired (at the church I worked for in NJ).

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Sep 12

🤦🤦🤦

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · Aug 29

And to those who would use this tragedy to attack our trans neighbors, shame on you. We must stand united against hate in all its forms and ensure that every Minnesota child, family, and community never again experiences the grief we’re all feeling in the wake of this shooting.

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DeWayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com · Aug 22

We deserve a city government that works for all of us—where decisions are made based on what’s right for the people of our city, not based on who is most loyal to the mayor.

We deserve better.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · Aug 21

"When the donors don't get the outcome that they want through the party process, they go to a super party process outside of the norm to try to reverse the decision of the delegates," Payne said. "It's an extremely short-sighted thing to do, not just tactically but philosophically," he added.

City Council president says decision is 'extremely short-sighted'
4:28 p.m. - Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne, who supports Omar Fateh for mayor, called the news "deeply troubling" and said it will have "reverberations beyond the city election this year."
"When the donors don't get the outcome that they want through the party process, they go to a super party process outside of the norm to try to reverse the decision of the delegates," Payne said.
"It's an extremely short-sighted thing to do, not just tactically but philosophically," he added. "It basically is turning their backs on the entire concept of this being an inclusive party that is multi generational, multiracial and based on values. Apparently, it's based on money, and you can just buy the outcome you want."
- Susan Du

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Aug 21

I wasn't surprised, I expected they'd do this.
I am surprised at how angry and upset I've been since learning the state DFL overturned our city's endorsement. Our voices and votes.
Our votes can and will win anyway. Regardless, DFL, there will be hell to pay.

Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · Aug 21

28 party insiders met privately and voted to overturn our endorsement.

Let me be clear, we’re still in this fight. And we’re going to win.

Donate and sign up for a shift today. www.fatehformayor.com/donate

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · Aug 21

28 party insiders met privately and voted to overturn our endorsement.

Let me be clear, we’re still in this fight. And we’re going to win.

Donate and sign up for a shift today. www.fatehformayor.com/donate

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Aug 21

If All of Minneapolis were honest, it would be called All of Edina.

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Dr. Chance Bonar @chancebonar.bsky.social · Aug 20

Check out @jimmyhoke.com’s great piece on Jesus and kingship!

It resonates a lot with my book’s conclusion: Christian tradition is replete with language of Jesus as king and enslaver, but Christians should interrogate what types of relationships they understand themselves to have with the divine

Presbyterian Outlook @presoutlook.bsky.social · Aug 20

“No Kings” should include Jesus

Jimmy Hoke reflects on the "No Kings" protests and considers how progressive Christians might imagine Jesus beyond kingship — as part of a democratic movement.

@jimmyhoke.com @houseofhopepres.bsky.social @welcome-to-united.bsky.social

"No Kings" should include Jesus - The Presbyterian Outlook

Is “king” the right term for Christ? The author argues that this language falls short and Christ is more democratic.

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Aug 20

Also huge kudos to @sacredwrites.bsky.social for training and encouragement to create more public scholarship.

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Aug 20

Check out my piece on the problems with No Kings protestors' use of Jesus in their signs. I'm thrilled it found a home with @presoutlook.bsky.social!

"Jesus the singular hero leaves no room for democratic collaboration. The heroic 'radical rebel' Jesus remains a king."

Presbyterian Outlook @presoutlook.bsky.social · Aug 20

“No Kings” should include Jesus

Jimmy Hoke reflects on the "No Kings" protests and considers how progressive Christians might imagine Jesus beyond kingship — as part of a democratic movement.

@jimmyhoke.com @houseofhopepres.bsky.social @welcome-to-united.bsky.social

"No Kings" should include Jesus - The Presbyterian Outlook

Is “king” the right term for Christ? The author argues that this language falls short and Christ is more democratic.

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Presbyterian Outlook @presoutlook.bsky.social · Aug 20

“No Kings” should include Jesus

Jimmy Hoke reflects on the "No Kings" protests and considers how progressive Christians might imagine Jesus beyond kingship — as part of a democratic movement.

@jimmyhoke.com @houseofhopepres.bsky.social @welcome-to-united.bsky.social

"No Kings" should include Jesus - The Presbyterian Outlook

Is “king” the right term for Christ? The author argues that this language falls short and Christ is more democratic.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · Aug 16

it appears that @bsky.app have suspended the account of @jessiegender because a trans person saying "I wish ill on JK Rowling" is against the rules, so let me say with my loud cis voice that I too wish ill on all perpetrators of hate speech against trans people

reinstate Jessie, this is ridiculous

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Dr. Jimmy Hoke @jimmyhoke.com · Aug 16

New novel idea: Bluebeard but instead of a husband and his wives, it’s a church and its pastors.

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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · Aug 13

Holy crap -- Automatic Noodle is an instant USA Today and Indie bestseller! Thank you so much, humans and robots, for reading this li'l book and making it soar. Now go eat something! Or get your noodle swag at automaticnoodle.website

The words "An instant USA Today and Indie bestseller" arch over a picture of my novella "Automatic Noodle," with a picture of a robot hand holding biang biang noodles in chopsticks, done in rainbow colors. There is a faint flower pattern in the background of the picture.

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