Brandon Barrows
@bbarrows.bsky.social
Former evangelical turned progressive Christian | Lay leader at my local Open and Affirming 🌈 UCC Church in Kankakee, IL | Trying to figure out the intersections of Social Justice and Religion.
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Driving didn’t “naturally” become inevitable. We designed a society that make driving inevitable in most places. We can design something different
September 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Driving didn’t “naturally” become inevitable. We designed a society that make driving inevitable in most places. We can design something different
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Wayne Shorter often composed with the TV news in the background. Why? “I need to know,” he said, “what I’m writing the antidote for.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/a...
Wayne Shorter Wanted Everyone to See His Archives. Soon, They Will.
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September 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wayne Shorter often composed with the TV news in the background. Why? “I need to know,” he said, “what I’m writing the antidote for.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/a...
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I’ve spent a good chunk of my career relying on American science and engineering to keep me alive. Yesterday, RFK Jr. testified at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. It was sad to see him try to destroy the life’s work of so many American scientists. He shouldn’t be in this job.
September 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I’ve spent a good chunk of my career relying on American science and engineering to keep me alive. Yesterday, RFK Jr. testified at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. It was sad to see him try to destroy the life’s work of so many American scientists. He shouldn’t be in this job.
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RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
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"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
July 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
—The Declaration of Independence
—The Declaration of Independence
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Seriously, they're the worst!
June 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Seriously, they're the worst!
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It shouldn’t have to be said twice. No semantics or technicalities here.
Kindness and love to ALL people. ♥️ 🌈
This print is titled, All Means All and it's available in my store.
Kindness and love to ALL people. ♥️ 🌈
This print is titled, All Means All and it's available in my store.
June 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It shouldn’t have to be said twice. No semantics or technicalities here.
Kindness and love to ALL people. ♥️ 🌈
This print is titled, All Means All and it's available in my store.
Kindness and love to ALL people. ♥️ 🌈
This print is titled, All Means All and it's available in my store.
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We, the people, have spoken!
June 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We, the people, have spoken!
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Utterly surreal hearing silence during the match instead of being lead by the 3252. Powerful AF. #lafc #abolishice
June 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Utterly surreal hearing silence during the match instead of being lead by the 3252. Powerful AF. #lafc #abolishice
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ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy praises Kathleen Kennedy for the success of the show:
“Kathy just kept saying yes…There’s no show without her. For all the shit that she takes online, it’s just insane. This show exists because she forced it to happen. What a tough job she has, man.”
“Kathy just kept saying yes…There’s no show without her. For all the shit that she takes online, it’s just insane. This show exists because she forced it to happen. What a tough job she has, man.”
May 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy praises Kathleen Kennedy for the success of the show:
“Kathy just kept saying yes…There’s no show without her. For all the shit that she takes online, it’s just insane. This show exists because she forced it to happen. What a tough job she has, man.”
“Kathy just kept saying yes…There’s no show without her. For all the shit that she takes online, it’s just insane. This show exists because she forced it to happen. What a tough job she has, man.”
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Just a reminder for any member of Congress who seems to have forgotten...
May 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Just a reminder for any member of Congress who seems to have forgotten...
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Today marks Yom HaShoah — the day of remembrance for the six million Jewish lives who were murdered during the Holocaust.
It’s our responsibility together to fight the rise of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred wherever it is found.
Never again means never again.
It’s our responsibility together to fight the rise of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred wherever it is found.
Never again means never again.
April 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Today marks Yom HaShoah — the day of remembrance for the six million Jewish lives who were murdered during the Holocaust.
It’s our responsibility together to fight the rise of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred wherever it is found.
Never again means never again.
It’s our responsibility together to fight the rise of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred wherever it is found.
Never again means never again.
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Pope Francis showed the world how to lead with empathy and humility.
Extending a hand to help anyone in need, "the People's Pope" inspired millions who drew strength and compassion from him to embrace peace.
May his memory be a blessing.
Extending a hand to help anyone in need, "the People's Pope" inspired millions who drew strength and compassion from him to embrace peace.
May his memory be a blessing.
April 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Pope Francis showed the world how to lead with empathy and humility.
Extending a hand to help anyone in need, "the People's Pope" inspired millions who drew strength and compassion from him to embrace peace.
May his memory be a blessing.
Extending a hand to help anyone in need, "the People's Pope" inspired millions who drew strength and compassion from him to embrace peace.
May his memory be a blessing.
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For Superman Day 2025, I give you The Superman Creed of 1942: "I shall fight the enemies-from-within until they are all smashed, until the battle against oppression is won and until kindness and humanity again rule the world!"
April 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For Superman Day 2025, I give you The Superman Creed of 1942: "I shall fight the enemies-from-within until they are all smashed, until the battle against oppression is won and until kindness and humanity again rule the world!"
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It turns out a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and financial fraudster does not make for a good President.
April 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It turns out a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist and financial fraudster does not make for a good President.
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I don't understand how some folks are unable to see that the illegal disappearing of people is a class issue. The wealthy and well-connected get due process. The rest of us don't. This is part of the oligarchy, not a distraction from it.
April 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I don't understand how some folks are unable to see that the illegal disappearing of people is a class issue. The wealthy and well-connected get due process. The rest of us don't. This is part of the oligarchy, not a distraction from it.
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America was founded on the basic protection against unlawful imprisonment.
Due process is a fundamental right in our constitution.
Denying it or defending those who deny it is unamerican and illegal.
Due process is a fundamental right in our constitution.
Denying it or defending those who deny it is unamerican and illegal.
Van Hollen: "This case is not only about one man, as important as that is. It is about protecting fundamental freedoms and the fundamental principle in the Constitution for due process that protects everyone who resides in America."
April 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
America was founded on the basic protection against unlawful imprisonment.
Due process is a fundamental right in our constitution.
Denying it or defending those who deny it is unamerican and illegal.
Due process is a fundamental right in our constitution.
Denying it or defending those who deny it is unamerican and illegal.
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Appeals court rejects Justice Dept argument in Abrego Garcia case
"It's difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case it's not hard at all. The govt is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons w/out the semblance of due process"
"It's difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case it's not hard at all. The govt is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons w/out the semblance of due process"
April 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Appeals court rejects Justice Dept argument in Abrego Garcia case
"It's difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case it's not hard at all. The govt is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons w/out the semblance of due process"
"It's difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case it's not hard at all. The govt is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons w/out the semblance of due process"
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In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books
April 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books
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RFK Jr. is very loud and very WRONG about Autism.
1. It’s not a disease
2. There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who pay taxes, have jobs, can use the bathroom on their own, and are thriving in life.
1. It’s not a disease
2. There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who pay taxes, have jobs, can use the bathroom on their own, and are thriving in life.
April 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
RFK Jr. is very loud and very WRONG about Autism.
1. It’s not a disease
2. There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who pay taxes, have jobs, can use the bathroom on their own, and are thriving in life.
1. It’s not a disease
2. There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who pay taxes, have jobs, can use the bathroom on their own, and are thriving in life.
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.