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Leslye Colvin

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Catholic Writer ~ Racial & Social Justice Advocate ~ Spiritual Director ~ Contemplative Activist ~ Podcast Guest and more in lower Alabama. Journey with me as a paid or free subscriber at leslyeslabyrinth.substack.com. she/her Ally 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #jobseeker

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · Dec 1

This is a promising time for employers at the intersection of faith and social justice seeking communications staff who appreciate nuance and can move beyond the dualism grasping society. Am I your next hire? #jobseeker www.leslyecolvin.me/about

Meet Leslye — LESLYE COLVIN

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 4h

“I write hoping others may glean insight useful for them, their journey, and the continuing struggle for racial justice.“ #racialjustice
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For Gleaning

Those who knew me as a child may be surprised by the boldness of my writing.

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 14h

#AymanSoliman
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Imam Ayman Soliman Freed After 70 Days in ICE Detention Following Community and Legal Advocacy

YouTube video by CAIR - Council on American Islamic Relations

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 14h

“President Donald Trump wants $230 million in compensation from his own Justice Department for federal investigations the DOJ carried out against him during the Biden administration, according to The New York Times…”
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Trump Reportedly Thinks DOJ Owes Him $230 Million For Investigating Him

The contested investigations include the FBI’s investigation into possible connections between Russians and the 2016 Trump campaign, as well as the bureau’s 2024 investigation into mishandled classifi...

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Craig R. Brittain @craigbrittain.com · 1d

Stephen Colbert - Giant Penis Costume from No Kings rally

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 16h

Possibly for illegal deals and fundraisers…

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Brett Meiselas @bmeiselas.bsky.social · 22h

The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 1d

“We respectfully urge the Administration and the National Park Service to pause demolition until plans for the proposed ballroom go through the legally required public review processes…”
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Statement in Response to the Proposed Construction of the White House Ballroom | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation sent a letter to the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service, and the Commission of Fine Arts regarding proposed constructio...

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 1d

It is time for a parody of this classic. #EastWing #BigYellowTaxi music.youtube.com/watch?v=2595...

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Joni Mitchell

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 2d

“Since the inauguration of the current President of the United States, I have heard people express their concern about how embarrassing the current officeholder is, or they wonder if others share their shame over his actions and behavior.”
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Not One Iota

Since the inauguration of the current President of the United States, I have heard people express their concern by how embarrassing the current officeholder is, or they wonder if others share their sh...

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Andrew Levesque @andrewlevesque.bsky.social · 2d

Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say…

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Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say

Police have arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta and say an assault rifle was found in his car.

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 2d

“This summer Edinburgh University formally apologised for its role in the rise of white supremacism as an intellectual justification for empire and slavery after carrying out a comprehensive review of its history.”

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How Scotland helped to invent modern racism

As the University of Edinburgh comes to terms with its overlooked role in developing racial theories, Enlightenment professors are examined in context

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 2d

😡 It is not his house. It is the house of the people of the USA.

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2d

omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 3d

“FBI Director Kash Patel has cut all ties to the Southern Poverty Law Center, a storied civil rights group that tracks hate-motivated violence across the U.S.”
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Two breaks in one week: FBI ditches SPLC and ADL

The severed ties come days after the center criticized Trump for ending hate crime prevention funding.

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Leslye Colvin @leslye.bsky.social · 3d

This cruel and delusional man defecating on his own people via AI is no different than what he is constantly doing to the Constitution and the Office of the President.
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