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@mcprando.bsky.social
House-husband of @marypezzulo.bsky.social (who has more interesting things to say than I do.)
Not quite an academic.
Latin Catholic/internal critic of that tradition.
Congenital Tee-totaler.
Possibly (?) a Skeksis.
Hatred of neighbor is hatred of Christ
Not quite an academic.
Latin Catholic/internal critic of that tradition.
Congenital Tee-totaler.
Possibly (?) a Skeksis.
Hatred of neighbor is hatred of Christ
Pinned
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@mcprando.bsky.social
· Dec 5
What @katelynburns.com said but since I do so much of my work with Christian folx I would love to hear from cis Christians.
Why do you support trans people and what are you willing to do to support us if the government comes for us?
Why do you support trans people and what are you willing to do to support us if the government comes for us?
I support because it is right (secular) & because hatred of neighbor is hatred of Christ (theological convergence w above).
I actually adopted that 2nd slogan *specifically* in reaction to Christian trans hate, although it applies more broadly.
Anything I can do.
I actually adopted that 2nd slogan *specifically* in reaction to Christian trans hate, although it applies more broadly.
Anything I can do.
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Want to get a sense of how bad the Trump economy is getting? Bean producers are now marketing "new recipes inspired by cooking strategies from the Depression" which ofc @axios.com is hyping as a "bean boom." 😏 www.axios.com/newsletters/...
December 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Want to get a sense of how bad the Trump economy is getting? Bean producers are now marketing "new recipes inspired by cooking strategies from the Depression" which ofc @axios.com is hyping as a "bean boom." 😏 www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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By saying the campaign is “about a lot of things” — drugs, oil, migrants, mental institutions — Trump effectively admits there is no unified legal basis. Under both U.S. and international law, use of force must rest on a specific, articulable justification. #holdfast #steadystate
DOOCY: Is the campaign against Venezuela still just about drugs, or it also now about oil?
TRUMP: Well, it's about a lot of things. But one of things it's about is the fact they've allowed millions of people to come into our country from their prisons
TRUMP: Well, it's about a lot of things. But one of things it's about is the fact they've allowed millions of people to come into our country from their prisons
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
By saying the campaign is “about a lot of things” — drugs, oil, migrants, mental institutions — Trump effectively admits there is no unified legal basis. Under both U.S. and international law, use of force must rest on a specific, articulable justification. #holdfast #steadystate
Women's role in the church remains a hot potato the Vatican can't seem to handle www.ncronline.org/opinion/wome...
Women's role in the church remains a hot potato the Vatican can't seem to handle
Christine Schenk asks: Is the Holy Spirit telling us that female exclusion from ordained ministry and church decision-making is no longer acceptable and that something needs to be done about it?
www.ncronline.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Women's role in the church remains a hot potato the Vatican can't seem to handle www.ncronline.org/opinion/wome...
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Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
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Did you know: Omaha, Nebraska, has the largest residential lead cleanup site in the U.S. BUT... this year, the Trump admin tripled the amount of lead that had to be in the soil to warrant a potential cleanup, meaning many families may be out of luck. @chrisbowling.bsky.social
The EPA Was Considering a Massive Lead Cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump Shifted Guidance.
The Trump administration says it will speed cleanups, but residents of the largest residential lead Superfund site worry fewer properties will be remediated.
www.propublica.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Did you know: Omaha, Nebraska, has the largest residential lead cleanup site in the U.S. BUT... this year, the Trump admin tripled the amount of lead that had to be in the soil to warrant a potential cleanup, meaning many families may be out of luck. @chrisbowling.bsky.social
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We now learn that Fifa had a very specific "ask" in exchange for its "Peace Award" to Trump, with loads of gold trinkets, and that was dismissal of a criminal corruption case against senior Fifa officials. And Trump granted it. Another corrupt bargain, barely noticed (and ignored by US media).
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We now learn that Fifa had a very specific "ask" in exchange for its "Peace Award" to Trump, with loads of gold trinkets, and that was dismissal of a criminal corruption case against senior Fifa officials. And Trump granted it. Another corrupt bargain, barely noticed (and ignored by US media).
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There is perhaps nothing more "on brand" for Trump than using all of the power of the US government to coerce a sovereign, democratic nation into releasing someone accused of raping children and trafficking women.
"Gift" article, so no subscription required to read.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
"Gift" article, so no subscription required to read.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
How a Manosphere Star Accused of Rape and Trafficking Was Freed
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
There is perhaps nothing more "on brand" for Trump than using all of the power of the US government to coerce a sovereign, democratic nation into releasing someone accused of raping children and trafficking women.
"Gift" article, so no subscription required to read.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
"Gift" article, so no subscription required to read.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
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Jessie Newbery (186-.1948), Scottish artist and embroiderer and one of the artists known as the Glasgow Girls. She created the Department of Embroidery at the Glasgow School of Art where she was able to establish needlework as a form of unique artistic design. #womensart
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Jessie Newbery (186-.1948), Scottish artist and embroiderer and one of the artists known as the Glasgow Girls. She created the Department of Embroidery at the Glasgow School of Art where she was able to establish needlework as a form of unique artistic design. #womensart
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'Snow Bound' by Kerry Phippen, contemporary Scottish artist #womensart #ArtAdvent
December 11, 2025 at 6:26 AM
'Snow Bound' by Kerry Phippen, contemporary Scottish artist #womensart #ArtAdvent
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“Trump May Revoke Visas of Critics of Elon Musk’s Twitter”
Freeeeee speech!
Freeeeee speech!
SCOOP: Trump Admin Is Preparing to Revoke Visas of Critics of Elon Musk’s Twitter
Trump officials are considering revoking the visas of former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton and Imran Ahmed, of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
zeteo.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
“Trump May Revoke Visas of Critics of Elon Musk’s Twitter”
Freeeeee speech!
Freeeeee speech!
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On this Human Rights Day, I explore how the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Orr–that prevents gender diverse people from obtaining accurate passports–violates our obligations under international human rights law and court precedent.
www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/blog/2025/12...
www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/blog/2025/12...
Do Human Rights Extend to Transgender Americans? — Lawyers for Good Government
Written by: Allison Chapman, Civil Rights & Health Equity Project Fellow ––– At Lawyers for Good Government, we aim to help this country do better by all of its residents – and part of doi...
www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
On this Human Rights Day, I explore how the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Orr–that prevents gender diverse people from obtaining accurate passports–violates our obligations under international human rights law and court precedent.
www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/blog/2025/12...
www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/blog/2025/12...
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Hate is not a personality trait but a vice a person can choose. Wherever it comes from, we are living in an era in which hate is fashionable, and that terrifies me.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
The Opposite Of Hate Is Curiosity
Hate is a vice. Most people say that the opposite of hate is love, but I don’t think it’s quite that simple.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Hate is not a personality trait but a vice a person can choose. Wherever it comes from, we are living in an era in which hate is fashionable, and that terrifies me.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho...
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho...
December 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We pillage and plunder, we rifle and loot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho...
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho...
"Their attempt to convince Americans to accept their version of reality is showing now in Trump’s repeated extreme version of the old Republican storyline that the economy under him is great and that the country’s problems are due to Democrats, minorities, and women."
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"Their attempt to convince Americans to accept their version of reality is showing now in Trump’s repeated extreme version of the old Republican storyline that the economy under him is great and that the country’s problems are due to Democrats, minorities, and women."
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Hundreds of immigrant children across the nation were detained for longer than the legal limit this summer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has admitted in a court filing, alarming legal advocates who say the government is failing to safeguard children.
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Legal advocates concerned over the prolonged detention of immigrant children in federal custody are sounding the alarm before the federal court. U.S.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hundreds of immigrant children across the nation were detained for longer than the legal limit this summer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has admitted in a court filing, alarming legal advocates who say the government is failing to safeguard children.
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🚨BREAKING: More than 300,000 Missourians have signed a petition demanding that the gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum, advocacy organization People Not Politicians announced as it delivered those signatures to the state government Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
300,000 Missouri Voters Sign Petition To Put GOP Gerrymander to Statewide Vote
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: More than 300,000 Missourians have signed a petition demanding that the gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum, advocacy organization People Not Politicians announced as it delivered those signatures to the state government Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The middle of the month is the hardest time for us, and December is about the most expensive month, so this would be a great time for a visit to the tip jar or a paid subscription to the Substack! Thank you very much to my readers, more writing soon!
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Blogkeeping Notes For Fall 2025
Hi friends, This isn't a real post. This is just my every-few-months blogkeeping post, to help you keep track of what I've been up to and how to
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December 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The middle of the month is the hardest time for us, and December is about the most expensive month, so this would be a great time for a visit to the tip jar or a paid subscription to the Substack! Thank you very much to my readers, more writing soon!
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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Many of the stray cats in LaBelle have patron families who feed and spoil them.
A cat meowing at the backdoor is funny and charming, if you like cats. A person begging from door to door usually gets the police called on them.
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A cat meowing at the backdoor is funny and charming, if you like cats. A person begging from door to door usually gets the police called on them.
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The Cat, The Cat House And The Plight Of The Homeless
Many of the stray cats in LaBelle have patron families who feed and spoil them. The homeless humans in Steubenville, and all over the country, are usually treated like vermin.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Many of the stray cats in LaBelle have patron families who feed and spoil them.
A cat meowing at the backdoor is funny and charming, if you like cats. A person begging from door to door usually gets the police called on them.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
A cat meowing at the backdoor is funny and charming, if you like cats. A person begging from door to door usually gets the police called on them.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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What good could one candle do, in all of this darkness?
One of the last things my grandmother ever said to me was “I can’t imagine the darkness that’s come over you!”
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One of the last things my grandmother ever said to me was “I can’t imagine the darkness that’s come over you!”
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The Light In Darkness, Outside The Gate
There was the Advent wreath, with a single purple candle lit and three candles dark.What good could one candle do, in all of this darkness?
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December 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What good could one candle do, in all of this darkness?
One of the last things my grandmother ever said to me was “I can’t imagine the darkness that’s come over you!”
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
One of the last things my grandmother ever said to me was “I can’t imagine the darkness that’s come over you!”
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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In such a heartless, unjust society as this, it’s common for a person sleeping in a park or on a sidewalk to be treated like a criminal. Just now, in my town, the people who are trying to keep their neighbors alive are also being treated like criminals.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
Steubenville's Homeless Have Nowhere To Go
For the first time this year, Steubenville no longer has a single homeless shelter.
www.patheos.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
In such a heartless, unjust society as this, it’s common for a person sleeping in a park or on a sidewalk to be treated like a criminal. Just now, in my town, the people who are trying to keep their neighbors alive are also being treated like criminals.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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The immediate reaction of God to the Fall is “Where are my children, and who taught them to be ashamed?”
In the beginning, there was no shame.
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In the beginning, there was no shame.
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For He Has Done Marvelous Deeds
I listened to the readings last night, at the Mass for the Immaculate Conception, and I began to ponder. I pondered Genesis, the account of the Fall of
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December 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The immediate reaction of God to the Fall is “Where are my children, and who taught them to be ashamed?”
In the beginning, there was no shame.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
In the beginning, there was no shame.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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This is my prayer life, lately: asking Jesus to come with me on a hike, or a drive, or out to the backyard to turn over the compost heap. Sometimes I talk to him and sometimes he just stands there while I think about something else.
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Breaking The Ice With Jesus
Now it was noisy again, because the stream of water was still alive below the ice-- but oh, what glorious ice!
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December 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This is my prayer life, lately: asking Jesus to come with me on a hike, or a drive, or out to the backyard to turn over the compost heap. Sometimes I talk to him and sometimes he just stands there while I think about something else.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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In the space where, last summer, I’d walked right under a cataract of glorious water, there was now a curtain of pearly foam, thick as my hand and perfectly still.
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And All To Whom The Snow Came
I have been there so many times now, but never in deep snow. I am completely unused to hiking in the snow.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
In the space where, last summer, I’d walked right under a cataract of glorious water, there was now a curtain of pearly foam, thick as my hand and perfectly still.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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The scrapper limped on his way up the Via Dolorosa, to find his daughter.
He didn’t come back that night.
This morning, Sunday, it started to snow.
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He didn’t come back that night.
This morning, Sunday, it started to snow.
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The Scrapper
The scrapper limped on his way up the Via Dolorosa, to find his daughter.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The scrapper limped on his way up the Via Dolorosa, to find his daughter.
He didn’t come back that night.
This morning, Sunday, it started to snow.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
He didn’t come back that night.
This morning, Sunday, it started to snow.
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“It’s snowing!” said somebody, running from his porch into a pickup truck, as I rounded the bend to my house. Neither of us could see the precipitation, but we felt it.
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Over The Wine-Dark Ohio
It was snowing, but I couldn't see it. This has been the most disappointing of winters-- mostly rain, sometimes slush, never enough snow to cover the mud
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December 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“It’s snowing!” said somebody, running from his porch into a pickup truck, as I rounded the bend to my house. Neither of us could see the precipitation, but we felt it.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...