Barbara Battista SP
@barb1840sp.bsky.social
Justice Promoter and community organizer with the Sisters of Providence. Death Penalty abolitionist and all-around human rights advocate. I love to camp, stargaze, and spend time around a campfire solo or with friends.
I am grateful for this reminder of my (our?) humanity and the gifts wrapped not in glitter but rather in the everday adventure of being alive. 10 Terrible Things to Give Thanks For
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10 Terrible Things to Give Thanks For
It’s tempting to view gratitude only through the filter of what’s pleasant, as if only comfort and ease are worth appreciating.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I am grateful for this reminder of my (our?) humanity and the gifts wrapped not in glitter but rather in the everday adventure of being alive. 10 Terrible Things to Give Thanks For
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🇺🇸 National Guard soldier speaks out: “I swore an oath to defend our constitution… seeking refuge is not an act of violence. Locking people up for it is.”
August 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🇺🇸 National Guard soldier speaks out: “I swore an oath to defend our constitution… seeking refuge is not an act of violence. Locking people up for it is.”
Sisters, activists praise appeals court order in Oak Flat case www.globalsistersreport.org/environment/...
Sisters, activists praise appeals court order in Oak Flat case
A federal appeals court on Aug. 18 temporarily blocked a land exchange that would have advanced a copper mine on Apache sacred land in Arizona.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Sisters, activists praise appeals court order in Oak Flat case www.globalsistersreport.org/environment/...
If your hope and determination to weather this crisis of morality in our nation is waning please read this post. It sure encouraged me to keep on working for full equity and equality for all. Thank you Rabbi Hammerman
I still love America. And here's why.
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I still love America. And here's why.
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I still love America. And here's why.
An eyes-wide-open tribute to 25 decades of overcoming tragedy, surmounting shortcomings, reveling in accomplishments and standing up for what's right. America is now at a crossroads.
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August 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If your hope and determination to weather this crisis of morality in our nation is waning please read this post. It sure encouraged me to keep on working for full equity and equality for all. Thank you Rabbi Hammerman
I still love America. And here's why.
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I still love America. And here's why.
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A lovely essay for all of us, especially healthcare professionals
Toward Eternity url:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2836930?utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=080425
Toward Eternity url:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2836930?utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=080425
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A lovely essay for all of us, especially healthcare professionals
Toward Eternity url:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2836930?utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=080425
Toward Eternity url:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2836930?utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=080425
The Everglades Detention Camp is inhumane, and DeSantis must shut it down immediately. Add your name now. sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop the Everglades Detention Camp!
The Everglades Detention Camp is inhumane, and DeSantis must shut it down immediately. Add your name now.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Everglades Detention Camp is inhumane, and DeSantis must shut it down immediately. Add your name now. sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Messaging for Solidarity - Race Class Narrative with Anat Shenker-Osorio” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Messaging for Solidarity - Race Class Narrative with Anat Shenker-Osorio · Indivisible
The opposition regularly uses racial fear as a tool to exploit economic realities and turn people against one another. The Race Class Narrative messaging and analysis help us fight back against these ...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Messaging for Solidarity - Race Class Narrative with Anat Shenker-Osorio” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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"In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins that some of our lawmakers want to roll back."
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Guest Column: Indiana’s addiction recovery progress under threat with Trump’s budget bill
In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins
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June 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins that some of our lawmakers want to roll back."
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Join us, spread the word. All are welcome for this peaceful rally in D.C. #ImWithTheSisters
May 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join us, spread the word. All are welcome for this peaceful rally in D.C. #ImWithTheSisters
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250 years ago, Americans rejected a mad king.
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
250 years ago, Americans rejected a mad king.
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
On June 14, we’re gathering again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.
Nearly 1,000 events are planned in all 50 states to show the world what democracy really looks like. Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
The Interfaith Action for Palestine gathering in DC to counter the CUFI Summit. Please attend, support, encourage others to do so. www.interfaithforpalestine.com
Interfaith Action for Palestine
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May 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Interfaith Action for Palestine gathering in DC to counter the CUFI Summit. Please attend, support, encourage others to do so. www.interfaithforpalestine.com
The Boss is speaking to each and everyone of us. Are you listneing? Are you ready to step up?
I want to hear more sermons like this.
Right now. I'm sick and tired of waiting.
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Right now. I'm sick and tired of waiting.
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Bruce Almighty
The Boss said what so many of us want to say...but feel too lost or afraid to admit
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May 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Boss is speaking to each and everyone of us. Are you listneing? Are you ready to step up?
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Terre Haute - Indivisible Wabash Valley” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Terre Haute - Indivisible Wabash Valley · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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May 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Terre Haute - Indivisible Wabash Valley” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Indiana execution 5/20/25. Jury never heard about profound brain damage & functional impairments due to Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS) & exposure to multiple neurotoxins. Sign/share petition to #StopExecutions of #BenjaminRitchie bit.ly/BenjaminRitchie
Stop the Execution of Benjamin Ritchie
An execution date has been set for Indiana death row prisoner Benjamin Ritchie on May 20, 2025 for the 2000 murder of William Toney.
While the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue...
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May 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Indiana execution 5/20/25. Jury never heard about profound brain damage & functional impairments due to Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS) & exposure to multiple neurotoxins. Sign/share petition to #StopExecutions of #BenjaminRitchie bit.ly/BenjaminRitchie
Hoosiers, call Senator Todd Young NOW, today
May 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Hoosiers, call Senator Todd Young NOW, today
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In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption & shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done. The elevation of an American man of goodness, grace, humility, mercy & faith to the Throne of St. Peter is moving & momentous for us all.
May 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption & shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done. The elevation of an American man of goodness, grace, humility, mercy & faith to the Throne of St. Peter is moving & momentous for us all.
Hey Hoosiers, send a letter to Gov Braun asking him to stop the execution of Benjamin Ritchie, now set for May 20.
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Gov. Braun: Please Stop the Execution of Ben Ritchie, a Man With Brain Damage
Benjamin Ritchie, a brain-damaged young man was just 20 years old when he lost what little control he had over his impulses while fleeing from Officer William Toney on September 29, 2000. Ben was driv...
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May 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hey Hoosiers, send a letter to Gov Braun asking him to stop the execution of Benjamin Ritchie, now set for May 20.
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Thank you for Rev Barber for this faithful witness. Catholic Sisters and friends are organizing to raise our public voice all across this nation. Stay tuned for ways to join us in DC or in your local area. We are following Jesus' example of bringing Gospel values into the market place. Onward!
Our Moral Moment w/ Bishop William Barber & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove | Substack
Every age must have a movement of people who will stand together b/c the issues before us are not left vs right, but right vs wrong. Click to read Our Moral Moment w/ Bishop William Barber & Jonathan ...
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April 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you for Rev Barber for this faithful witness. Catholic Sisters and friends are organizing to raise our public voice all across this nation. Stay tuned for ways to join us in DC or in your local area. We are following Jesus' example of bringing Gospel values into the market place. Onward!
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We had NO media show up AGAIN in Terre Haute. Except Trib-star showed up in the last 5 mintues! There were maybe only 20 people left then. Don't let the media fool you. We had well over 200 at the highest point. This is some of them.
#shredproject2025 #indivisiblewv #wabashvalley #terrehaute
#shredproject2025 #indivisiblewv #wabashvalley #terrehaute
April 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We had NO media show up AGAIN in Terre Haute. Except Trib-star showed up in the last 5 mintues! There were maybe only 20 people left then. Don't let the media fool you. We had well over 200 at the highest point. This is some of them.
#shredproject2025 #indivisiblewv #wabashvalley #terrehaute
#shredproject2025 #indivisiblewv #wabashvalley #terrehaute
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BROAD COALITION OF MAINSTREAM JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS RELEASE STATEMENT REJECTING FALSE CHOICE BETWEEN JEWISH SAFETY & DEMOCRACY - Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Today, a coalition of ten organizations representing a broad swath of mainstream American Jewry – including three of the four denominations – issued a joint statement rejecting the false choice betwee...
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April 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Join us during the April Congressional recess for a Protest outside Senator Young's Indy office next Wednesday, 4/23 4-6p. Bring your best signs!
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#democracy #protest #resist #resistance #saveact #indianapolis #indiana #congress #congressionalrecess @indivisible.org
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#democracy #protest #resist #resistance #saveact #indianapolis #indiana #congress #congressionalrecess @indivisible.org
Protest outside Senator Todd Young’s Indianapolis Office · Indivisible Central Indiana
Bring your signs with messages for Senator Young!
While on recess, Senator Young should hear from us. Gather with us a for a couple minutes or a couple hours to send messages to him, his office, and...
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April 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Join us during the April Congressional recess for a Protest outside Senator Young's Indy office next Wednesday, 4/23 4-6p. Bring your best signs!
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
#democracy #protest #resist #resistance #saveact #indianapolis #indiana #congress #congressionalrecess @indivisible.org
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#democracy #protest #resist #resistance #saveact #indianapolis #indiana #congress #congressionalrecess @indivisible.org
April 15, 12 Noon, at the SSA office in Cherry Street
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April 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
April 15, 12 Noon, at the SSA office in Cherry Street
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Yes to this. Anybody ready to build one in Indiana? Maybe at the Clay County ICE detention center? religionnews.com/2025/04/07/p...
Pennsylvania faith groups build altar at ICE office in protest of immigration arrests
(RNS) — The clergy-led gathering stood in defiance of ICE policies, drawing on shared interfaith values.
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April 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Yes to this. Anybody ready to build one in Indiana? Maybe at the Clay County ICE detention center? religionnews.com/2025/04/07/p...