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@dbarthe.bsky.social
Socialist Episcopalian, newly arrived in DC, ace-gay 🏳️🌈. Trying to get my reading list under control. Average Weil enjoyer. Sondheim-pilled. For friends hold all things in common.
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Fije D.B 🇳🇬 🇵🇸
@dbarthe.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Hospitality, Nature, and Migration | Franciscan Mission Service
Editor’s Note: DC Service Corps volunteer David Adah-Ogoh shares his reflections on hospitality, nature, and migration supported by verses from the book
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Wrote a little thing for work about our duties to our immigrant neighbors, some of my favorite passages from Deuteronomy, and walking around in Rock Creek Park: (⚓)
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A friend of mine who is an unabashed veteran of DSA wrote multiple pieces about how the socialist left really ought to take January 6th seriously, and take the J6 commission seriously, and take impeachment seriously, and take the need to stop any possibility for a future autogolpe seriously.
December 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A friend of mine who is an unabashed veteran of DSA wrote multiple pieces about how the socialist left really ought to take January 6th seriously, and take the J6 commission seriously, and take impeachment seriously, and take the need to stop any possibility for a future autogolpe seriously.
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Socialists should take the law seriously, grapple with it, think of how to overhaul and reforge it.
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Socialists should take the law seriously, grapple with it, think of how to overhaul and reforge it.
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Every American wants 'the golden age of political bipartisanship' and when you ask them when that was, it is basically the middle of the 20th century when were were a one party state effectively and the only leverage Republicans had was whether or not a bill was bipartisan, not whether it passed lol
now the structure of federal campaign regulations are far from the only reason why this has happened but its a significant one
December 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Every American wants 'the golden age of political bipartisanship' and when you ask them when that was, it is basically the middle of the 20th century when were were a one party state effectively and the only leverage Republicans had was whether or not a bill was bipartisan, not whether it passed lol
Grad school applications absolutely killing me. Never felt more like I'm shoveling myself into an inferno
a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee surrounded by fire .
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee surrounded by fire .
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Grad school applications absolutely killing me. Never felt more like I'm shoveling myself into an inferno
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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it might seem surprising that the people who said “look, let trans people live their lives, but i have Reasonable Concerns about sports and toilets” aren’t up in arms about this, but what you have to remember is that those people who said that are liars who were lying
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
it might seem surprising that the people who said “look, let trans people live their lives, but i have Reasonable Concerns about sports and toilets” aren’t up in arms about this, but what you have to remember is that those people who said that are liars who were lying
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It remains extremely funny how much a not dyed-in-the-wool-socialist I am but, regardless, how committed as a DSA partisan I have become because it is an org, and vehicle, that is actually committed to contesting the existence of DHS, protecting trans rights, and taking an anti-war stance etc
December 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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🚨new article🚨
"Polarisation" has become one of those terms commonly used to discuss the dire state of politics and democracy today
Here @juanroch.bsky.social, @daniel-balinhas.bsky.social and I argue that this simplistic framing is counterproductive
🧵Thread🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
"Polarisation" has become one of those terms commonly used to discuss the dire state of politics and democracy today
Here @juanroch.bsky.social, @daniel-balinhas.bsky.social and I argue that this simplistic framing is counterproductive
🧵Thread🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨new article🚨
"Polarisation" has become one of those terms commonly used to discuss the dire state of politics and democracy today
Here @juanroch.bsky.social, @daniel-balinhas.bsky.social and I argue that this simplistic framing is counterproductive
🧵Thread🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
"Polarisation" has become one of those terms commonly used to discuss the dire state of politics and democracy today
Here @juanroch.bsky.social, @daniel-balinhas.bsky.social and I argue that this simplistic framing is counterproductive
🧵Thread🧵
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
goodlawproject.org/about/contact/
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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Okay y’all, the campaign wants to make a strong first day showing of support from as many donors as possible—even $5 sends a message that this is a movement, and they better get ready! @janeese4dc.bsky.social
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Donate to Janeese Lewis George!
Janeese Lewis George is running for mayor to make DC more affordable, safe, and responsive for everyone across all eight wards. I’m proud to support her — will you join me?
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December 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Okay y’all, the campaign wants to make a strong first day showing of support from as many donors as possible—even $5 sends a message that this is a movement, and they better get ready! @janeese4dc.bsky.social
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I think the Right's assault on higher ed is really about this kind of discretion. They want to dissolve or supplant professional jurisdiction over what kinds of claims are seen as empirical or authoritative.
Standards like "use evidence" and "make a good argument" are ultimately always down to instructor discretion, right? These aren't math problems with binary truth values. In a political environ where admin bends over backwards to please students, aren't these standards just as vulnerable?
December 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I think the Right's assault on higher ed is really about this kind of discretion. They want to dissolve or supplant professional jurisdiction over what kinds of claims are seen as empirical or authoritative.
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highly encourage DC residents to donate and take advantage of public matching funds - my $5 is just $5 (still gave though), your $5 gets matched 5:1 and becomes $30
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
highly encourage DC residents to donate and take advantage of public matching funds - my $5 is just $5 (still gave though), your $5 gets matched 5:1 and becomes $30
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For my newsletter, I wrote about that college essay scandal that's gone viral and what everyone is seeming to miss:
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
That Viral Essay Scandal is (SURPRISE!) Actually About Trans People
A shoddy Oklahoma University essay went viral. Cis people think this is about conservatives whining for better grades. Trans people see a planned attack on a trans academic.
(Note for free subscriber...
www.burnsnotice.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
For my newsletter, I wrote about that college essay scandal that's gone viral and what everyone is seeming to miss:
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
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Let's goooooo! 🔥
Janeese Lewis George has been a huge inspiration for my politics. I was so proud to canvass for her throughout her 2024 campaign, and I can't wait to vote for a mayor who will fight for DC in 2026. 💜
Support her here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jlg-d...
Janeese Lewis George has been a huge inspiration for my politics. I was so proud to canvass for her throughout her 2024 campaign, and I can't wait to vote for a mayor who will fight for DC in 2026. 💜
Support her here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jlg-d...
December 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Let's goooooo! 🔥
Janeese Lewis George has been a huge inspiration for my politics. I was so proud to canvass for her throughout her 2024 campaign, and I can't wait to vote for a mayor who will fight for DC in 2026. 💜
Support her here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jlg-d...
Janeese Lewis George has been a huge inspiration for my politics. I was so proud to canvass for her throughout her 2024 campaign, and I can't wait to vote for a mayor who will fight for DC in 2026. 💜
Support her here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jlg-d...
Preordering my of "Hot Gays for Janeese" shirt right now
The DC I know is worth fighting for.
I’m Janeese Lewis George, and I’m running for Mayor.
youtu.be/aOBD45c3wVM
I’m Janeese Lewis George, and I’m running for Mayor.
youtu.be/aOBD45c3wVM
The DC I know
YouTube video by Janeese for DC
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December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Preordering my of "Hot Gays for Janeese" shirt right now
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People tend to blame the things they don't like about Christianity on Calvin. Did he invent the doctrine of hell? No. Did he invent the idea that most people were going there? No. Did he invent the idea that the saved take pleasure in the tortures of the damned? Also no.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
People tend to blame the things they don't like about Christianity on Calvin. Did he invent the doctrine of hell? No. Did he invent the idea that most people were going there? No. Did he invent the idea that the saved take pleasure in the tortures of the damned? Also no.
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ready, set, go:
real schools seeing real market advantage in real classes with real brains
“Artificial Intelligence may be able to write you a song, develop a presentation or help you write a script...But MSU is real experts with real answers. No AI needed.”
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real schools seeing real market advantage in real classes with real brains
“Artificial Intelligence may be able to write you a song, develop a presentation or help you write a script...But MSU is real experts with real answers. No AI needed.”
bridgemi.com/quality-life...
In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise - Bridge Michigan
For 118 years, Michigan State University Extension has existed to serve the public with programs ranging from canning classes to soil testing and financial literacy workshops. Now, it aims to bill its...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
ready, set, go:
real schools seeing real market advantage in real classes with real brains
“Artificial Intelligence may be able to write you a song, develop a presentation or help you write a script...But MSU is real experts with real answers. No AI needed.”
bridgemi.com/quality-life...
real schools seeing real market advantage in real classes with real brains
“Artificial Intelligence may be able to write you a song, develop a presentation or help you write a script...But MSU is real experts with real answers. No AI needed.”
bridgemi.com/quality-life...
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YouTube has been terrible for pushing my videos out to subscribers to please to like, share, comment, and everything you can! I want to keep making these videos but it is becoming close to impossible to keep it sustainable
NEW VIDEO: Conservation or Genocide? I talk to Dr. Martin Crook about the ways in which the global green market regime creates a system of dispossession, ecocide, and genocide
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Conservation or Genocide?
YouTube video by JohntheDuncan
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November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
YouTube has been terrible for pushing my videos out to subscribers to please to like, share, comment, and everything you can! I want to keep making these videos but it is becoming close to impossible to keep it sustainable
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this genuinely is socialism in miniature. the idea is good, but it all depends on competent execution
Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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Inside Atlanta’s First Government-Funded Supermarket
The goal is for the store to become profitable without any government subsidy within three years.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
this genuinely is socialism in miniature. the idea is good, but it all depends on competent execution
My brain is absolutely broken by a Reel I saw yesterday from a recovering trad, who when he was still a trad saw the sign of peace as just another soy excess of Vatican II liturgical progressivism 💀
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
My brain is absolutely broken by a Reel I saw yesterday from a recovering trad, who when he was still a trad saw the sign of peace as just another soy excess of Vatican II liturgical progressivism 💀
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I felt like I was losing my mind watching this person's remarks and had to write about how disgusting they are.
Sarah Hurwitz Profanes the Holocaust
Holocaust education has worked too well for the Obama speechwriter, since when she rationalizes Israel's genocide, "I sound obscene." Maybe sit with that, Sarah
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November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I felt like I was losing my mind watching this person's remarks and had to write about how disgusting they are.
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Socialism is good, actually.
We deserve Representatives with the courage to say so.
bethfordemocracy.com
We deserve Representatives with the courage to say so.
bethfordemocracy.com
Beth for Democracy | Bethany Andres-Beck for Congress
Bethany Andres-Beck is a candidate for Congress running to represent Massachusetts' 6th District.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Socialism is good, actually.
We deserve Representatives with the courage to say so.
bethfordemocracy.com
We deserve Representatives with the courage to say so.
bethfordemocracy.com
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the most likely result of anything that happens is nothing. if you are worried that zohran found common ground with trump or thrilled that trump is going to "help" you should turn off your phone.
but if you are in line to tell a show tunes joke or post a meme of marx with laser eyes, stay in line.
but if you are in line to tell a show tunes joke or post a meme of marx with laser eyes, stay in line.
November 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
the most likely result of anything that happens is nothing. if you are worried that zohran found common ground with trump or thrilled that trump is going to "help" you should turn off your phone.
but if you are in line to tell a show tunes joke or post a meme of marx with laser eyes, stay in line.
but if you are in line to tell a show tunes joke or post a meme of marx with laser eyes, stay in line.