Joel Tooley
@joeltooley.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, soon-to-be Father-in-law, Traveler, Advocate for kids and immigrants, Provoker of the complacent, and mediocre at a LOT of things - thanks to my ADHD superpowers...oh, and I'm surviving leukemia every day!
In a day when so much of our attention regarding immigration is drawn to the intentional chaos of the US executive branch, it’s good to be reminded of a better way forward. The Forum gave us these guiding principles earlier in 2025 — let’s share them with Congress! forumtogether.org/article/immi...
Immigration Principles for a Stronger America
These principles elevate our nation’s security, economic strength and compassion. We believe these are vital principles for any leader working for an orderly, secure and humane immigration system. Fo...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In a day when so much of our attention regarding immigration is drawn to the intentional chaos of the US executive branch, it’s good to be reminded of a better way forward. The Forum gave us these guiding principles earlier in 2025 — let’s share them with Congress! forumtogether.org/article/immi...
Edelweiss for Today: Epstein Files; A Sound of Music Challenge for Trump
YouTube video by Shirley Șerban
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October 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Working 22 hour days?!
Getting only two hours of sleep can lead to severe health risks, including impaired cognitive function, mental health issues, increased risk of accidents, and a higher likelihood of developing serious chronic illnesses over time.
Getting only two hours of sleep can lead to severe health risks, including impaired cognitive function, mental health issues, increased risk of accidents, and a higher likelihood of developing serious chronic illnesses over time.
Mike Johnson says he's open to meeting with Adelita Grijalva but he's "been a little busy"
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Working 22 hour days?!
Getting only two hours of sleep can lead to severe health risks, including impaired cognitive function, mental health issues, increased risk of accidents, and a higher likelihood of developing serious chronic illnesses over time.
Getting only two hours of sleep can lead to severe health risks, including impaired cognitive function, mental health issues, increased risk of accidents, and a higher likelihood of developing serious chronic illnesses over time.
Have you seen the newest US Dept. of Labor advertisement?
August 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Have you seen the newest US Dept. of Labor advertisement?
Nobody likes asking for help...but we all need to.
It's good for us to lose (or reduce) our arrogance. It's also VERY good for us to help others; it's part of what makes being human truly BEAUTIFUL.
Here goes: I need help.
www.caringbridge.org/site/063ab02...
#JoelKemia #Leukemia #CMLawareness
It's good for us to lose (or reduce) our arrogance. It's also VERY good for us to help others; it's part of what makes being human truly BEAUTIFUL.
Here goes: I need help.
www.caringbridge.org/site/063ab02...
#JoelKemia #Leukemia #CMLawareness
CaringBridge
Help ensure no one goes through a health journey alone.
www.caringbridge.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Nobody likes asking for help...but we all need to.
It's good for us to lose (or reduce) our arrogance. It's also VERY good for us to help others; it's part of what makes being human truly BEAUTIFUL.
Here goes: I need help.
www.caringbridge.org/site/063ab02...
#JoelKemia #Leukemia #CMLawareness
It's good for us to lose (or reduce) our arrogance. It's also VERY good for us to help others; it's part of what makes being human truly BEAUTIFUL.
Here goes: I need help.
www.caringbridge.org/site/063ab02...
#JoelKemia #Leukemia #CMLawareness
Basically, the plan under the Trump administration is to now decimate tourism (on top of education, construction, education, agriculture, medical care, global dignity, and the economy).
I somehow misunderstood what they meant by “Make America Great Again” 😒
I somehow misunderstood what they meant by “Make America Great Again” 😒
August 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Basically, the plan under the Trump administration is to now decimate tourism (on top of education, construction, education, agriculture, medical care, global dignity, and the economy).
I somehow misunderstood what they meant by “Make America Great Again” 😒
I somehow misunderstood what they meant by “Make America Great Again” 😒
“Agree to disagree” is for stuff like who’s got the best french fries.
Not ICE kidnapping and trafficking immigrants who are responsibly showing up at immigration court.
#NoKings #ImmigrationReform
Not ICE kidnapping and trafficking immigrants who are responsibly showing up at immigration court.
#NoKings #ImmigrationReform
July 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“Agree to disagree” is for stuff like who’s got the best french fries.
Not ICE kidnapping and trafficking immigrants who are responsibly showing up at immigration court.
#NoKings #ImmigrationReform
Not ICE kidnapping and trafficking immigrants who are responsibly showing up at immigration court.
#NoKings #ImmigrationReform
The #DignityAct (HR 4393) was reintroduced this week with strong bipartisan support. Progressives will hate it and MAGA will especially hate it — telling me it’s probably where America needs to land, with 8 out of 10 people agreeing we need immigration reform.
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July 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The #DignityAct (HR 4393) was reintroduced this week with strong bipartisan support. Progressives will hate it and MAGA will especially hate it — telling me it’s probably where America needs to land, with 8 out of 10 people agreeing we need immigration reform.
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Since so many of those losing their protections served alongside U.S. forces, we should honor that service by upholding our promise to provide safety...” - Jennie Murray, CEO of National Immigration Forum
#AfghanAllies #Veterans
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#AfghanAllies #Veterans
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Removing Protections for Afghan Allies Disrupts Communities and Undermines American Businesses
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, an estimated 11,000 Afghans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are losing deportation protection and legal work authorization. This represents one of the first TPS designa...
immigrationforum.org
July 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Since so many of those losing their protections served alongside U.S. forces, we should honor that service by upholding our promise to provide safety...” - Jennie Murray, CEO of National Immigration Forum
#AfghanAllies #Veterans
immigrationforum.org/article/remo...
#AfghanAllies #Veterans
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I confess, I have been praying that all of these fascist, kidnapping, evil hearted humans will be filled with despair, dread, and misery; that their families will feel strained, and that everything in their life will be marked by upheaval and disruption.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Dan Bongino has a nice cry on Fox & Friends: "I gave up everything for this. I mean, my wife is struggling... I stare at these 4 walls all day in DC, you know, by myself, divorced from my wife. Not divorced, but I mean, separated. And it's hard."
(Note that Brian Kilmeade has to encourage him lol)
(Note that Brian Kilmeade has to encourage him lol)
July 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I confess, I have been praying that all of these fascist, kidnapping, evil hearted humans will be filled with despair, dread, and misery; that their families will feel strained, and that everything in their life will be marked by upheaval and disruption.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The frog is in the proverbial pot of boiling water.
Nazi-fascist ideology is so readily prevalent; yet so many Americans don’t even bat an eye.
Nazi-fascist ideology is so readily prevalent; yet so many Americans don’t even bat an eye.
Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani and then adds, "a lot of people are saying he's here illegally"
July 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The frog is in the proverbial pot of boiling water.
Nazi-fascist ideology is so readily prevalent; yet so many Americans don’t even bat an eye.
Nazi-fascist ideology is so readily prevalent; yet so many Americans don’t even bat an eye.
One cannot help but wonder how pleased with all of the Republicans America’s Nazis must be.
July 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
One cannot help but wonder how pleased with all of the Republicans America’s Nazis must be.
Should the International Olympic Committee should ban the United States from participating in the Olympics due to its fountain of human rights violations?
#Olympics
#Olympics
NYT: “Senegal women’s 🏀 team cancelled a 10-day training camp after 🇺🇸 rejected visas for 5 players, 6 staff, and a ministerial delegation… weeks after Trump’s travel ban.”
How are the Olympics & World Cup here not canceled yet? Why would anyone come? www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
How are the Olympics & World Cup here not canceled yet? Why would anyone come? www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...
June 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Should the International Olympic Committee should ban the United States from participating in the Olympics due to its fountain of human rights violations?
#Olympics
#Olympics
Reposted by Joel Tooley
I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.
We have seen authoritarianism collapse huge empires throughout history:
• Rome
• Qin Dynasty
• Byzantine Empire
• Spanish Empire
• Russian Empire
• Nazi Germany
• Fascist Italy
• Imperial Japan
• Francoist Spain
• Yugoslavia
• USSR
• Zaire
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• Rome
• Qin Dynasty
• Byzantine Empire
• Spanish Empire
• Russian Empire
• Nazi Germany
• Fascist Italy
• Imperial Japan
• Francoist Spain
• Yugoslavia
• USSR
• Zaire
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June 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We have seen authoritarianism collapse huge empires throughout history:
• Rome
• Qin Dynasty
• Byzantine Empire
• Spanish Empire
• Russian Empire
• Nazi Germany
• Fascist Italy
• Imperial Japan
• Francoist Spain
• Yugoslavia
• USSR
• Zaire
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• Rome
• Qin Dynasty
• Byzantine Empire
• Spanish Empire
• Russian Empire
• Nazi Germany
• Fascist Italy
• Imperial Japan
• Francoist Spain
• Yugoslavia
• USSR
• Zaire
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The evangelical cults that continue to support MAGA, Trump, and all the unChristlike twistedness that goes along with them MUST be the focus of efforts to undo extremism.
The alleged assassin of State Rep Hortman has ties to the New Apostolic Reformation. He attended Christ 4 the Nations Institute where Dutch Sheets was the exec director & spoke of apostles and prophets in sermons. @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social & I discuss here:
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June 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The evangelical cults that continue to support MAGA, Trump, and all the unChristlike twistedness that goes along with them MUST be the focus of efforts to undo extremism.
Praying with our friends in Nor’n Ireland for a swift, peaceful resolution to the riots — praying for healing for the young woman whose assault was a trigger — and justice for those who are stirring hate.
PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
#UlsterPeace
PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
#UlsterPeace
PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects
Police say they are working "night and day" to catch those involved in rioting in Northern Ireland, a senior officer has said.
www.rte.ie
June 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Praying with our friends in Nor’n Ireland for a swift, peaceful resolution to the riots — praying for healing for the young woman whose assault was a trigger — and justice for those who are stirring hate.
PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
#UlsterPeace
PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
#UlsterPeace
Train up a child in the way they should go…so, so proud of my kids for taking a stand!
#NoKingsDay
#NoKingsDay
June 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Train up a child in the way they should go…so, so proud of my kids for taking a stand!
#NoKingsDay
#NoKingsDay
MIXED NEWS:
💊 Treatment is working.
👣 Physical Therapy and strength training are helping, too!
After my visit to Moffitt Cancer Center (our girls came with me 😭❤️🩹), I’m overcome with gratitude— my leukemia treatment is working — the lowest numbers yet 🙌 #Joelkemia
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💊 Treatment is working.
👣 Physical Therapy and strength training are helping, too!
After my visit to Moffitt Cancer Center (our girls came with me 😭❤️🩹), I’m overcome with gratitude— my leukemia treatment is working — the lowest numbers yet 🙌 #Joelkemia
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June 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
MIXED NEWS:
💊 Treatment is working.
👣 Physical Therapy and strength training are helping, too!
After my visit to Moffitt Cancer Center (our girls came with me 😭❤️🩹), I’m overcome with gratitude— my leukemia treatment is working — the lowest numbers yet 🙌 #Joelkemia
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💊 Treatment is working.
👣 Physical Therapy and strength training are helping, too!
After my visit to Moffitt Cancer Center (our girls came with me 😭❤️🩹), I’m overcome with gratitude— my leukemia treatment is working — the lowest numbers yet 🙌 #Joelkemia
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Reposted by Joel Tooley
JUST-RELEASED GEORGIA TEEN Ximena Arias-Cristobal: “Even having the right paperwork doesn’t mean anything anymore with the presidency we have now… just being Hispanic you’re a target.”
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/ma...
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/ma...
May 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
JUST-RELEASED GEORGIA TEEN Ximena Arias-Cristobal: “Even having the right paperwork doesn’t mean anything anymore with the presidency we have now… just being Hispanic you’re a target.”
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/ma...
More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/ma...
Just heard a Jamaican proverb in Sunday School (tying into the Bible lesson):
“If your neighbor’s beard catch fire, wet yours.”
Any ideas on what it means? (I’ll let you know if you’re close)
“If your neighbor’s beard catch fire, wet yours.”
Any ideas on what it means? (I’ll let you know if you’re close)
May 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Just heard a Jamaican proverb in Sunday School (tying into the Bible lesson):
“If your neighbor’s beard catch fire, wet yours.”
Any ideas on what it means? (I’ll let you know if you’re close)
“If your neighbor’s beard catch fire, wet yours.”
Any ideas on what it means? (I’ll let you know if you’re close)
MISSING CHILDREN?
After an increase in unaccompanied children arriving at the US/Mex border in ‘12, Mosaic Compassion opened a high-skilled shelter for vulnerable children.
After an increase in unaccompanied children arriving at the US/Mex border in ‘12, Mosaic Compassion opened a high-skilled shelter for vulnerable children.
May 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
MISSING CHILDREN?
After an increase in unaccompanied children arriving at the US/Mex border in ‘12, Mosaic Compassion opened a high-skilled shelter for vulnerable children.
After an increase in unaccompanied children arriving at the US/Mex border in ‘12, Mosaic Compassion opened a high-skilled shelter for vulnerable children.
Speaking of "cognitive ability..."
If I was one of his advisors, I'd HIGHLY encourage him to stop throwing around suggestions of cognitive ability evaluations.
If I was one of his advisors, I'd HIGHLY encourage him to stop throwing around suggestions of cognitive ability evaluations.
Trump reacts to Biden's cancer diagnosis: "The autopen is becoming a very big deal, because it seems like maybe that was the president, whoever operated the autopen. But when they say that that was not good, they also - you know, you have to look, and you have to say the test was not so good either"
May 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Speaking of "cognitive ability..."
If I was one of his advisors, I'd HIGHLY encourage him to stop throwing around suggestions of cognitive ability evaluations.
If I was one of his advisors, I'd HIGHLY encourage him to stop throwing around suggestions of cognitive ability evaluations.
Americans Agree: Everyone Should Have the Right to Defend Themselves from Deportation [The National Immigration Forum, Washington DC]
By a 40-point margin, Americans support the opportunity for people facing deportation to make their case and defend themselves.
#DueProcess
#Deportation
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By a 40-point margin, Americans support the opportunity for people facing deportation to make their case and defend themselves.
#DueProcess
#Deportation
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May 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Americans Agree: Everyone Should Have the Right to Defend Themselves from Deportation [The National Immigration Forum, Washington DC]
By a 40-point margin, Americans support the opportunity for people facing deportation to make their case and defend themselves.
#DueProcess
#Deportation
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By a 40-point margin, Americans support the opportunity for people facing deportation to make their case and defend themselves.
#DueProcess
#Deportation
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