Colleen Carpenter
@colleenmcarpenter.bsky.social
Author, educator, public speaker. Leaving academia (prof of theology + environmental studies) for the great wide world, with my rescue dog Marigold keeping me company. St. Paul MN resident; grew up in Chicago.
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From Frederick Douglass's 1867 "Composite Nation" speech, a defense of Chinese migration to the United States at a time when anti-Chinese sentiment was intensifying.
teachingamericanhistory.org/document/our...
teachingamericanhistory.org/document/our...
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
From Frederick Douglass's 1867 "Composite Nation" speech, a defense of Chinese migration to the United States at a time when anti-Chinese sentiment was intensifying.
teachingamericanhistory.org/document/our...
teachingamericanhistory.org/document/our...
Terrific video celebrating a wonderful theologian! Currently reading _The Earth and the Fullness Thereof_ so this was just a delight.
The events at @aarweb.bsky.social's annual meeting have been outstanding. I was honored —beyond words— to attend a round table discussion on my life's work. This 4.5 minute video was shared there, created by my daughter, @serenebabe.bsky.social: youtu.be/9NeWpB28aCM #AARSBL25 #AARSBL
Paul Santmire's Theological Legacy
YouTube video by H. Paul Santmire
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Terrific video celebrating a wonderful theologian! Currently reading _The Earth and the Fullness Thereof_ so this was just a delight.
Fascinating interview about someone I had never heard of (but should have! And am grateful for the introduction!)
Audley “Queen Mother” Moore was a civil rights icon, Pan Africanist and pioneer of the reparations movement.
Eleanor J. Bader on the new biography uncovering the legacy of a leader who shaped Black liberation for nearly a century.
inthesetimes.com/article/quee...
Eleanor J. Bader on the new biography uncovering the legacy of a leader who shaped Black liberation for nearly a century.
inthesetimes.com/article/quee...
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Fascinating interview about someone I had never heard of (but should have! And am grateful for the introduction!)
Lovely!
Sometimes as an artist you wake up with an itch that needs to be scratched So I was up early painting night skies gilded with real silver for a star gazing mouse. Last minute final addition to the Yule collection on Saturday.
A reminder to dream and of hope inspired by my book The Wish Gatherers
A reminder to dream and of hope inspired by my book The Wish Gatherers
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lovely!
This is sickening
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This is sickening
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You can split hairs all you want @melvincarter.bsky.social but in the eyes of a great many of your now enraged constituents, if your SPPD is tear-gassing and arresting people like those in the left photo instead of arresting and de-escalating the guy in the right, you ARE in fact “assisting ICE”.
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
You can split hairs all you want @melvincarter.bsky.social but in the eyes of a great many of your now enraged constituents, if your SPPD is tear-gassing and arresting people like those in the left photo instead of arresting and de-escalating the guy in the right, you ARE in fact “assisting ICE”.
This is bad. Really bad.
From the MN Society for Professional Journalists: St. Paul police shot three photojournalists (MPR, Reuters, Sahan Journal) with "less lethal" munitions during an ICE operation yesterday. One had to go to the hospital. They say they were specifically targeted by St. Paul police.
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is bad. Really bad.
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The birding highlight of the year so far was recording Dartford Warbler on our land. To mark this auspicious occasion I painted a musical icon …. Which Bryn the Welsh Terrier always sings along with
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The birding highlight of the year so far was recording Dartford Warbler on our land. To mark this auspicious occasion I painted a musical icon …. Which Bryn the Welsh Terrier always sings along with
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If you're in Glasgow this Friday afternoon, I'm giving a talk. It's free and all are welcome:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
A talk by George Monbiot: Capitalism, Power and Environmental Justice
George Monbiot will discuss some surprising histories of exploitation, and explore what a new radical politics might look like.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If you're in Glasgow this Friday afternoon, I'm giving a talk. It's free and all are welcome:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
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I am furious and devastated that ICE was once again present in Saint Paul and that federal agents continue to jeopardize the safety and well-being of our residents. The destruction this White House has caused our city in just a matter of days is unconscionable.
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I am furious and devastated that ICE was once again present in Saint Paul and that federal agents continue to jeopardize the safety and well-being of our residents. The destruction this White House has caused our city in just a matter of days is unconscionable.
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Are you paying attention?
@governorwalz.mn.gov @smith.senate.gov @klobuchar.senate.gov @melvincarter.bsky.social @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Please, talk to my wife. Let her tell you what it’s like to be ziptied and hauled away to the basement of a federal bldg.
Have even half the courage she does.
@governorwalz.mn.gov @smith.senate.gov @klobuchar.senate.gov @melvincarter.bsky.social @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Please, talk to my wife. Let her tell you what it’s like to be ziptied and hauled away to the basement of a federal bldg.
Have even half the courage she does.
Your constituents are begging you to take a public stand against this. I was literally kidnapped off the streets for doing nothing but filming their criminal behavior. DO SOMETHING.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Are you paying attention?
@governorwalz.mn.gov @smith.senate.gov @klobuchar.senate.gov @melvincarter.bsky.social @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Please, talk to my wife. Let her tell you what it’s like to be ziptied and hauled away to the basement of a federal bldg.
Have even half the courage she does.
@governorwalz.mn.gov @smith.senate.gov @klobuchar.senate.gov @melvincarter.bsky.social @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Please, talk to my wife. Let her tell you what it’s like to be ziptied and hauled away to the basement of a federal bldg.
Have even half the courage she does.
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Statement from President VanDassor on the actions of HSI in St Paul this morning
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Statement from President VanDassor on the actions of HSI in St Paul this morning
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You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You're kidding me. We only rate dogs. This is a rainbow bagel. I really need you all to start sending us dogs, because we only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: mrpeanutbutter.69)
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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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“Minnesota has the nation’s largest Karen population, indigenous people who were forced from their homeland in Myanmar, with about 20,000 living mostly in Ramsey County. It was not immediately clear Monday how many have TPS.”
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
www.startribune.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
“Minnesota has the nation’s largest Karen population, indigenous people who were forced from their homeland in Myanmar, with about 20,000 living mostly in Ramsey County. It was not immediately clear Monday how many have TPS.”
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
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About 700 Somalis are covered by TPS. To end that status and deny these community members the basic protection they’ve been promised is—like so much of what Trump does—just cruel. It throws people and families into chaos, and is a direct attack on our community.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/t...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/t...
Trump says he’s terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota
Minnesota has the nation’s largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the state’s welcoming social programs.
www.twincities.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
About 700 Somalis are covered by TPS. To end that status and deny these community members the basic protection they’ve been promised is—like so much of what Trump does—just cruel. It throws people and families into chaos, and is a direct attack on our community.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/t...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/t...
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🏥🚨🏥 Healthcare workers: Patient’s rights are being violated. A lot of people are adverse to standing up to “authority,” but we have codes of ethics - each of our professions do. Rise up! 1/2
November 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
🏥🚨🏥 Healthcare workers: Patient’s rights are being violated. A lot of people are adverse to standing up to “authority,” but we have codes of ethics - each of our professions do. Rise up! 1/2
The EPA no longer protects Americans or American land and water. Instead they are actively wreaking harm. It’s appalling.
The EPA is starting to allow the use of pesticides containing PFAS on food.
The move is part of an effort to roll back the regulation of what are called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down easily in the environment.
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The EPA no longer protects Americans or American land and water. Instead they are actively wreaking harm. It’s appalling.
More good news!
Super good news! The U.S. first commercial off-shore wind farm (right here in NYS!) outperformed expectations during its first year.
Lessons: construction happened quickly (much faster than nuclear power); turbines exceeded expected capacity factor; plentiful wind.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt5I...
Lessons: construction happened quickly (much faster than nuclear power); turbines exceeded expected capacity factor; plentiful wind.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt5I...
Lunch and Learn: Success of South Fork Wind
YouTube video by citizenscampaign
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
More good news!
Excellent news!!!
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Excellent news!!!
Ok, I’ve seen a lot of these, and they’re all fun, but this one totally wins!!!
And you may find yourself living in an Apostolic Palace
And you may find yourself in a city that's inside Rome
And you may find yourself behind the glass of a large Popemobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful cassock, with designer shoes
And you may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?"
And you may find yourself in a city that's inside Rome
And you may find yourself behind the glass of a large Popemobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful cassock, with designer shoes
And you may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?"
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ok, I’ve seen a lot of these, and they’re all fun, but this one totally wins!!!
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We all have to work together so that the rights of the children of God are respected in the goods created by God — the harvests now being reaped; the laws; the social, political, and economic structures —St Oscar Romero, Christ the King (C), 1977 #StOscarRomero
November 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We all have to work together so that the rights of the children of God are respected in the goods created by God — the harvests now being reaped; the laws; the social, political, and economic structures —St Oscar Romero, Christ the King (C), 1977 #StOscarRomero
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We are so excited to welcome Councilmember @mollycoleman.bsky.social into the Local Climate Policy Network. ✨🌎
Read more about Molly, and the rest of our LCPN at runonclimate.org/our-network
#LCPN #runonclimate #climatechange #localpolitics #localclimate #saintpaul #Minnesota
Read more about Molly, and the rest of our LCPN at runonclimate.org/our-network
#LCPN #runonclimate #climatechange #localpolitics #localclimate #saintpaul #Minnesota
November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We are so excited to welcome Councilmember @mollycoleman.bsky.social into the Local Climate Policy Network. ✨🌎
Read more about Molly, and the rest of our LCPN at runonclimate.org/our-network
#LCPN #runonclimate #climatechange #localpolitics #localclimate #saintpaul #Minnesota
Read more about Molly, and the rest of our LCPN at runonclimate.org/our-network
#LCPN #runonclimate #climatechange #localpolitics #localclimate #saintpaul #Minnesota
This is disastrous for people seeking these degrees (mostly women, and that’s clearly no accident), and disastrous for the health and flourishing of Americans in general. We all need health care.
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This is disastrous for people seeking these degrees (mostly women, and that’s clearly no accident), and disastrous for the health and flourishing of Americans in general. We all need health care.