Bishop Dwayne Royster
@ddroyster.bsky.social
Ex. Dir. @FIANational ; Bishop, Society for Faith and Justice. All things, Racial/Econ/Climate justice, Iota Phi Theta, Philly/MD/DC. My personal account.
Read something today that gave me great hope as I think about our country and world.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Read something today that gave me great hope as I think about our country and world.
"BUILD A TRADITION, not resting on one" LIPPTTDID!!! OW OW!!!
September 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
"BUILD A TRADITION, not resting on one" LIPPTTDID!!! OW OW!!!
At some point, government executives (mayors, county executives, governors) will have to say, "No!" To the overreach and immoral actions of a tyrannical President. An immorally applied law is not law at all. No more ICE and National Guard in our streets.
August 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
At some point, government executives (mayors, county executives, governors) will have to say, "No!" To the overreach and immoral actions of a tyrannical President. An immorally applied law is not law at all. No more ICE and National Guard in our streets.
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ICYMI: Congress passed a budget that betrays our communities, and our values. In his latest op-ed @ddroyster.bsky.social, our executive director, calls this what it is: a sin. Read it, then join us in sharing it. thehill.com/opinion/cong... #FaithinAction #Organizing #Faith #BigUglyBill
July 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI: Congress passed a budget that betrays our communities, and our values. In his latest op-ed @ddroyster.bsky.social, our executive director, calls this what it is: a sin. Read it, then join us in sharing it. thehill.com/opinion/cong... #FaithinAction #Organizing #Faith #BigUglyBill
This is an opinion piece I wrote that was published in "The Hill." Please feel free to share or comment.
"Make no mistake: This budget does not just 'cut costs.' It kills. "
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
"Make no mistake: This budget does not just 'cut costs.' It kills. "
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
thehill.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This is an opinion piece I wrote that was published in "The Hill." Please feel free to share or comment.
"Make no mistake: This budget does not just 'cut costs.' It kills. "
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
"Make no mistake: This budget does not just 'cut costs.' It kills. "
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
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Devasting condemnation of those who voted for the Big Ugly Bill from @ddroyster.bsky.social
thehill.com
July 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Devasting condemnation of those who voted for the Big Ugly Bill from @ddroyster.bsky.social
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Thank you Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social for your inspiring words to work together to "become Architects of a New America."
#CANDMV #MayDay2025 #WorkersRights #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrantWorkers
#CANDMV #MayDay2025 #WorkersRights #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrantWorkers
WATCH LIVE: Advocates rally for workers' rights in DC for 'May Day'
YouTube video by ABC 7 News - WJLA
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May 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thank you Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social for your inspiring words to work together to "become Architects of a New America."
#CANDMV #MayDay2025 #WorkersRights #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrantWorkers
#CANDMV #MayDay2025 #WorkersRights #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrantWorkers
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It isn't that America lacks courage. It's that we’ve become so cut off from one another that many of us feel alone, which makes us feel afraid.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
April 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It isn't that America lacks courage. It's that we’ve become so cut off from one another that many of us feel alone, which makes us feel afraid.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous.
Courage is contagious.
Join us as we reimagine America into a place that embodies justice, equality, and respect for all. Let's explore how we can restore dignity, provide quality education and healthcare, and ensure a thriving community for everyone. Together, we can create a bright #changethedamnworld #faithinaction
March 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Join us as we reimagine America into a place that embodies justice, equality, and respect for all. Let's explore how we can restore dignity, provide quality education and healthcare, and ensure a thriving community for everyone. Together, we can create a bright #changethedamnworld #faithinaction
Regardless of who leads, systemic issues like mass incarceration, immigration, climate change,and housing persist. We analyze how these challenges transcend political parties, highlighting the need for collective action and systemic change. #Architectsofanewamerica #faithinaction #changethedamnworld
March 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Regardless of who leads, systemic issues like mass incarceration, immigration, climate change,and housing persist. We analyze how these challenges transcend political parties, highlighting the need for collective action and systemic change. #Architectsofanewamerica #faithinaction #changethedamnworld
If you can not watch the Presidential address tonight for your own sanity check out our recap tomorrow. @fianational.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
If you can not watch the Presidential address tonight for your own sanity check out our recap tomorrow. @fianational.bsky.social
Housing ought to be a Human Right. Yet, with Trump/Musk cutting staff and programs at HUD we are further away from a decent home for everyone. Check out this resource to fight Trump/ Musk cuts to HUD.
nlihc.org/resource/tak...
nlihc.org/resource/tak...
Take Action Now to Protect Vital HUD Programs and Staff
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is proposing to terminate at least half of all HUD employees. Join us in demanding that the Trump administration halt any plans to further ...
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March 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Housing ought to be a Human Right. Yet, with Trump/Musk cutting staff and programs at HUD we are further away from a decent home for everyone. Check out this resource to fight Trump/ Musk cuts to HUD.
nlihc.org/resource/tak...
nlihc.org/resource/tak...
Elon Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Bought 66,000 metric tons of crops from American farmers and shipped them overseas to feed 8 million people on the brink of famine youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid
Save Foreign Aid
YouTube video by friendsofUSAID
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February 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Elon Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Bought 66,000 metric tons of crops from American farmers and shipped them overseas to feed 8 million people on the brink of famine youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid
Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year. Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID
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February 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year. Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID
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Dear Clergy Colleagues,
This a fraught time when our freedom to practice our faith is challenged in doing missions work. Consider signing on to this letter about the attacks on Catholics and Lutherans whose missionary work is challenged by the government. act.faithinaction.org/a/religiousl...
This a fraught time when our freedom to practice our faith is challenged in doing missions work. Consider signing on to this letter about the attacks on Catholics and Lutherans whose missionary work is challenged by the government. act.faithinaction.org/a/religiousl...
OPEN LETTER ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY TO PRESIDENT TRUMP AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
act.faithinaction.org
February 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Dear Clergy Colleagues,
This a fraught time when our freedom to practice our faith is challenged in doing missions work. Consider signing on to this letter about the attacks on Catholics and Lutherans whose missionary work is challenged by the government. act.faithinaction.org/a/religiousl...
This a fraught time when our freedom to practice our faith is challenged in doing missions work. Consider signing on to this letter about the attacks on Catholics and Lutherans whose missionary work is challenged by the government. act.faithinaction.org/a/religiousl...
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"Catholics and people of faith across all traditions are standing up and taking action to protect our immigrant neighbors at risk of deportation." - @ddroyster.bsky.social, executive director of Faith in Action www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/o...
Opinion | The Catholic Church Must Challenge Trump on Deportations
Its voice has been largely absent in the national conversation.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"Catholics and people of faith across all traditions are standing up and taking action to protect our immigrant neighbors at risk of deportation." - @ddroyster.bsky.social, executive director of Faith in Action www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/o...
How do you blame a plane crash on DEI? The lies, the lies, the lies!!!!!
January 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
How do you blame a plane crash on DEI? The lies, the lies, the lies!!!!!
Tomorrow Morning, someone who voted for Trump will not be able to buy milk for their children; tomorrow, someone will be unable to pay for their medicine; another will not be able to pay their rent at the end of the week.
January 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tomorrow Morning, someone who voted for Trump will not be able to buy milk for their children; tomorrow, someone will be unable to pay for their medicine; another will not be able to pay their rent at the end of the week.