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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 10h

#VT 👍😊

Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 11h

A list of the Top 15 states where a clear majority of folks still have values:

1. Vermont*
2. Maryland
3. Massachusetts*
4. Rhode Island*
5. Hawaii
6. California
7. Oregon
8. Washington
9. Connecticut*
10. New Hampshire*
11. Illinois
12. New York
13. New Mexico
14. Maine*
15. Delaware

*New England

Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 10h

And how about that 20 Billion to Argentina?!

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 11h

I learned something new. 🙂

Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 1d

From the #VT Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities, #SpiritofADA award 2025. #disability
#employment

Spirit of ADA Award 2025 SNSC Winner

YouTube video by Junction Arts & Media

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 1d

ICE in action. Are they intending to use those weapons they're pointing at bystanders? What a frightening experience for this poor woman. #ICE

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

“YOU hit HER.”

CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 1d

What were the feds afraid of? What did they think would happen if a peaceful delegation could bring spiritual solace to detainees? I hope they try and try and try again.

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 2d

Another US citizen victim of #ICE.

Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 2d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 3d

I never thought about what it would be like to cuff a #frog.
#FrogsUnite #FrogStrong

Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · 3d

One great aspect of iconic inflatable costumes (aside from how they instantly undermine propaganda about war zones) is that it's useless to arrest the person wearing one. Cuffing a frog would make law enforcement look pathetic. And carting one off just guarantees that more will show up the next day.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 3d

From the war zone.

Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 3d

Unbearably violent images from Downtown Chicago where a classical music concert was played on the Chicago River. This is too elegant and magical to be seen.

Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 3d

Very upscale war zone.

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 3d

Includes update on #ICE actions in #VT.

Dcn Josh McD @deacon-josh.bsky.social · 3d

The Vermont Catholic Worker newsletter #3 is now available online at the link:

CW 10.12.2025.pdf

drive.google.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

Vermont’s Republican governor also said he would be at “the forefront” of people defending Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should the president make good on a social media threat to arrest Pritzker. #VT

Gov. Phil Scott says Trump’s national guard deployments are unconstitutional - VTDigger

Vermont’s Republican governor also said he would be at “the forefront” of people defending Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should the president make good on a social media threat to arrest Pritzk...

vtdigger.org

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

Jesus himself was a migrant when, according to Scripture, his parents needed to flee to Egypt with him to save him from being killed by Herold.

Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

I heard that ICE agents look for nervousness and white-knuckling it on the steering wheel as reasonable suspicion of guilt for apprehension. If masked up agents with weapons came after me, I'd be white-knuckling, too!

Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

Bondi was very deferential and respectful when she appeared at her confirmation hearing. What a major change in demeanor.

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

We need more of this. Pope Leo is encouraging the bishops to step up and stand with immigrants.

Chantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 5d

Catholic churches here are stepping up Christlike when it comes to immigrants, definitely fighting for them & protecting them. I'm not in the business of defending Catholicism but they are taking that call seriously at least in DC.

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

A woman picking up kids from school being forcibly pulled out of her car. Kids screaming?? OMG.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 7d

See you in Middlebury tonight!

Vermont Public Interest Research Group @vpirg.bsky.social · 25d

Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is hugely damaging legislation, & threatens communities across VT. That's why, in collaboration with our partners, we are putting on a Big Beautiful Tour - join us at one of the listed panels to learn how you can respond! #vtpoli
vnrc.org/announce-our...

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 5d

This document truly meets the moment of our times. It calls for reflection, discussion, and direct response.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5d

Pope Leo in Dilexi te: “The poor are not there by chance or by blind and cruel fate. Nor, for most of them, is poverty a choice. Yet, there are those who still presume to make this claim, thus revealing their own blindness and cruelty.” (Full Text). www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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SFDB @sfdb.bsky.social · 6d

"The Church cannot be silent."

"Pope Leo XIV’s eyes grew misty Wednesday as an El Paso delegation led by Bishop Mark Seitz presented him letters and a video that captured the fears and anxieties of people facing mass deportation in the United States..."

In Vatican meeting with El Pasoans, Pope Leo XIV offers support to migrants facing deportation - El Paso Matters

During a Vatican meeting, Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with migrants after hearing firsthand accounts gathered by El Paso’s Hope Border Institute and La Mujer Obrera about the human toll of U.S. ...

elpasomatters.org

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Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 6d

A beautiful letter calling Catholic Charities "agents of hope" and "bridge builders" between nations, cultures, and people.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 6d

Pope Leo in new letter to Catholic Charities USA: Migrants are "living witnesses of hope" with an "intrinsic human dignity" who should be "invited to participate fully in community life."

Shirley Katz @srkvt.bsky.social · 7d

Chilling. A brazen performance.

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