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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Jun 30

About 3x as many as I will read- just in case.

Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Jun 1

I thought I would breeze through this book, but within a few pages knew I needed to slow down and spend time with each chapter, contribution, and invitation to pay attention to community- both present and possible.
Thank you, Glen Bell, @dustindbenac.bsky.social, and @erinweber-johnson.bsky.social

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · May 9

Will there be a pod on this topic?

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Thank You Books @thankyoubooks.bsky.social · Apr 18

This is vile, economically bullying behavior. Am*zon knows that Indie Bookstore Day is next weekend. Thank you for supporting TYB and other local businesses. We love our community of thoughtful & engaged readers. Let's stay strong together 💪

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 17

Anyone/Any church out there interested in a free, fine pipe organ? Located in Chapel Hill, NC. Needs to go in order to sell the home and fund health care expenses. Happy to connect anyone who is interested!

www.organclearinghouse.com/organs-for-s...

Organs for Sale — Organ Clearing House

www.organclearinghouse.com

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Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush @raushenbush.bsky.social · Apr 15

ATTN: ALL SENATORS - this and nothing less than this is what I am expecting from my representatives

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Apr 14

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 15

How is Union Theological Seminary handling this with its connections to Columbia?

Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 13

I hear you, but I footnote my sermons and mention sources frequently – that should not be the exception.

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Anderson Clayton ☀️ @abreezeclayton.bsky.social · Apr 6

We know we’re going to have to mobilize quickly in North Carolina, which means we need folks standing by ready to help in WHATEVER capacity we need. Sign up below to get rapid response updates:

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Volunteer Interest Form · North Carolina Democrats

Republicans are still trying to throw out over 66,000 votes to give Jefferson Griffin an electoral win he didn't earn. Democrats are fighting back in the courts and we expect a win. If you're interes...

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 6

There was nothing in New Bern- but Beaufort and Greenville showed up!

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 6

Thinking today of Phil Adamo, who first came to United States as a prisoner of war during World War II. He was so moved by the good and respectful treatment he received from the Americans that he become a devoted citizen of this nation. More of this, please.

Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 4

Yes. It is.

Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 3

Thank you! I started watching but didn’t make it very far (not sure why) will go back!

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 1

It is not okay.

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 1

Go, Cory, Go!!!!

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · Apr 1

Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Apr 1

Say more…

Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Mar 23

Welcoming @nwirzba.bsky.social to First Presbyterian Church, New Bern. What a good day!

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Mar 9

No.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Mar 3

Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.

It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎

48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science

48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science

www.ucsusa.org

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Mar 1

Thank you. I’m not sure we’ve earned the benefit of the doubt, but I am grateful for it.

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Feb 26

No! I will check her out. Just finished Berry Pickers and I’m starting Mrs. Benson‘s Beetle. Love a book that I can read in a reasonable amount of time and brings joy. Thank you!

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Feb 26

Yes.
(What book?)

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Anna Pinckney Straight @apstraight.bsky.social · Feb 25

Circular Congregational Church is a good group of folks….

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Feb 22

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.

Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.

Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

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