Alex
@alexdpar.bsky.social
Interfaith advocate in Washington DC. Theologian and policy wonk.
Avid reader, birder, cyclist. Intergalactic political nerd (Star Wars). #COYG
Opinions mine and mine alone.
Avid reader, birder, cyclist. Intergalactic political nerd (Star Wars). #COYG
Opinions mine and mine alone.
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Alex
@alexdpar.bsky.social
· Jan 20
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Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
![Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you
can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,
It is so ORDERED.
SIGNED this 31st day of February, 2026.
_________________________________________________
FRED BIERY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
[photo of Liam]
Credit: Bystander
Matthew 19:14
John 11:35](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:73t3muu2pudsajp7a2fj3aly/bafkreigfz6fzbu65haq7nfqgaoe7m42gsaonpinpmaaptuzd5atkqvya4i@jpeg)
January 31, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
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Legitimately a feat of carefully calculated writing to issue a Holocaust Remembrance Day statement of this length without mentioning either (1) the people who perpetrated the Holocaust or (2) the people against whom they perpetrated it
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Legitimately a feat of carefully calculated writing to issue a Holocaust Remembrance Day statement of this length without mentioning either (1) the people who perpetrated the Holocaust or (2) the people against whom they perpetrated it
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my expectation of democratic senators is that they find 1/10th of the bravery of your average 70 year old lutheran lady following ICE around mpls in her subaru crosstrek
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM
my expectation of democratic senators is that they find 1/10th of the bravery of your average 70 year old lutheran lady following ICE around mpls in her subaru crosstrek
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🔴 Keep the Endangered Species Act strong!
The federal government has proposed 4 new rules that would weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) — one of the most effective laws we have to prevent extinction.
⏰ The comment period closes soon.
Take Action:
bit.ly/4aRREFC
The federal government has proposed 4 new rules that would weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) — one of the most effective laws we have to prevent extinction.
⏰ The comment period closes soon.
Take Action:
bit.ly/4aRREFC
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🔴 Keep the Endangered Species Act strong!
The federal government has proposed 4 new rules that would weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) — one of the most effective laws we have to prevent extinction.
⏰ The comment period closes soon.
Take Action:
bit.ly/4aRREFC
The federal government has proposed 4 new rules that would weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) — one of the most effective laws we have to prevent extinction.
⏰ The comment period closes soon.
Take Action:
bit.ly/4aRREFC
Virginia, they are proposing a detention center in Hanover Co. We are up on the administration’s list - GET PREPARED. #Virginia #ICE
Hearing folks are bummed they missed the Eyes on ICE training - but good news, it's all recorded and public! We'll be holding more live trainings soon, but if you aren't one of 200,000 who already watched it, find it here: www.youtube.com/live/zqka9fU...
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
YouTube video by No Kings
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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I think a trip back to Scotland might fix me.
January 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
I think a trip back to Scotland might fix me.
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Walz: I think Kristi Noem probably should go back to South Dakota, not have any dogs, and just kind of ride things out
January 27, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Walz: I think Kristi Noem probably should go back to South Dakota, not have any dogs, and just kind of ride things out
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The people of Minnesota have executed one of the most impressive civil resistance campaigns I can remember:
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
January 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The people of Minnesota have executed one of the most impressive civil resistance campaigns I can remember:
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
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At a church in Minneapolis that is hosting an anti-ICE singing vigil, which will later process through the neighborhood.
They sing: “This is for our neighbors who are locked inside, together we will abolish ICE.”
They sing: “This is for our neighbors who are locked inside, together we will abolish ICE.”
January 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
At a church in Minneapolis that is hosting an anti-ICE singing vigil, which will later process through the neighborhood.
They sing: “This is for our neighbors who are locked inside, together we will abolish ICE.”
They sing: “This is for our neighbors who are locked inside, together we will abolish ICE.”
This is usually the part in my novels where the good guys rally, break through the authoritative grasp the bad guys had on society, and topple the oppressors. Usually it is with magic, spy networks, joint forces. And all I can wonder is what is that for us? What is the movement? What are the means?
January 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM
This is usually the part in my novels where the good guys rally, break through the authoritative grasp the bad guys had on society, and topple the oppressors. Usually it is with magic, spy networks, joint forces. And all I can wonder is what is that for us? What is the movement? What are the means?
I remember in a grad class at American that I brought up in our readings autocratic trends toward militaristic racketeering and being quickly told that was too libertarian (?) of a position.
There is no difference between this and Tony Soprano saying that something bad will happen to your business if you don’t give him protection money. From him.
Extortion.
Extortion.
January 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I remember in a grad class at American that I brought up in our readings autocratic trends toward militaristic racketeering and being quickly told that was too libertarian (?) of a position.
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
Our fantasy football championship match has come down to which kicker can do better.
December 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our fantasy football championship match has come down to which kicker can do better.
The first night of Hanukkah we pray for those who have lost their lives to senseless gun violence, for all creation, for all that is holy, for life and liberation. Everyday anew.
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The first night of Hanukkah we pray for those who have lost their lives to senseless gun violence, for all creation, for all that is holy, for life and liberation. Everyday anew.
Plays right into both sides of the contextual v. motivation debate, almost makes you think the perfect candidate would be someone who can do both!
Texas Dems:
"Who'd be more successful in mobilizing Dem-leaning non-voting Texans to turn out for them?"
Crockett: 53%
Talarico: 34%
"Who'd be more successful in convincing Texans who regularly vote GOP to vote for them?"
Talarico: 58%
Crockett: 29%
Texas Southern U. / Dec 11, 2025
"Who'd be more successful in mobilizing Dem-leaning non-voting Texans to turn out for them?"
Crockett: 53%
Talarico: 34%
"Who'd be more successful in convincing Texans who regularly vote GOP to vote for them?"
Talarico: 58%
Crockett: 29%
Texas Southern U. / Dec 11, 2025
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Plays right into both sides of the contextual v. motivation debate, almost makes you think the perfect candidate would be someone who can do both!
How do I know if I’m human or not if I don’t go through existential self-hating dread every other day?
December 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
How do I know if I’m human or not if I don’t go through existential self-hating dread every other day?
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🚨 This week, Florida plans to carry out its 17th execution of 2025 — and the 7th veteran this year.
�📞 Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-717-9337 and urge him to halt the execution of Richard Randolph(Malik Abdul-Sajjad)
— what a betrayal it is to kill those who served honorably. 💔
�📞 Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-717-9337 and urge him to halt the execution of Richard Randolph(Malik Abdul-Sajjad)
— what a betrayal it is to kill those who served honorably. 💔
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨 This week, Florida plans to carry out its 17th execution of 2025 — and the 7th veteran this year.
�📞 Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-717-9337 and urge him to halt the execution of Richard Randolph(Malik Abdul-Sajjad)
— what a betrayal it is to kill those who served honorably. 💔
�📞 Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-717-9337 and urge him to halt the execution of Richard Randolph(Malik Abdul-Sajjad)
— what a betrayal it is to kill those who served honorably. 💔
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I am once again asking you to remember: no Scotland, no party
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I am once again asking you to remember: no Scotland, no party
Scott McTominay I love you and I’ve never been so anxious in my life. 45 minutes and Scotland will be in the World Cup for the first time in my life. #SCODEN
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Scott McTominay I love you and I’ve never been so anxious in my life. 45 minutes and Scotland will be in the World Cup for the first time in my life. #SCODEN
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lots of interesting data here (h/t @gerardomarti.bsky.social): www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/how-big-is.... Looking at *why* doesn't factor into this, but it would surprise no one that I think the reach of conservative media (incl. evangelical media) is a factor.
How Big is the Political Divide Between Mainline Clergy and Laity?
I finally get to answer a frequently asked question
www.graphsaboutreligion.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
lots of interesting data here (h/t @gerardomarti.bsky.social): www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/how-big-is.... Looking at *why* doesn't factor into this, but it would surprise no one that I think the reach of conservative media (incl. evangelical media) is a factor.
“The compassion and the mercy that the victims in this case have extended to Tremane, rooted in their life-affirming Christian values and in their recognition that we have all fallen short is nothing short of transformative…” 1/2
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, a Republican who supports the death penalty, on Thursday spared the life of a death-row prisoner just before his scheduled execution by lethal injection.
Oklahoma Governor Commutes Inmate’s Death Sentence Just Before Execution
The death-row inmate, Tremane Wood, 46, had already had his last meal. It was only the second time Gov. Kevin Stitt has stepped in to stop an execution.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“The compassion and the mercy that the victims in this case have extended to Tremane, rooted in their life-affirming Christian values and in their recognition that we have all fallen short is nothing short of transformative…” 1/2