Brian Straw
@brianstraw.bsky.social
Oak Park Village Trustee, "boring suburban dad," attorney.
This is basic, Sunday-school theology. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to align with the Christian Nationalist theology that has overtaken the American conservative movement.
If you read the red words, it is all right there.
If you read the red words, it is all right there.
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and stra...
www.reuters.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is basic, Sunday-school theology. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to align with the Christian Nationalist theology that has overtaken the American conservative movement.
If you read the red words, it is all right there.
If you read the red words, it is all right there.
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Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and stra...
www.reuters.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
This was unplanned. At some point you turn into your parents, apparently.
December 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
This was unplanned. At some point you turn into your parents, apparently.
Merry Christmas to all!
December 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Merry Christmas to all!
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Chicago faith leaders were once again denied entry to pray inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview. This time, on Christmas Eve.
Faith leaders denied access to pray in Broadview ICE facility on Christmas Eve
The faith leaders who were turned away instead led a prayer and sang hymns near the facility’s doorstep, and vowed to try again.
trib.al
December 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Chicago faith leaders were once again denied entry to pray inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview. This time, on Christmas Eve.
Prepped the standing rib roast two days ago and got it on the smoker around noon. Everything's looking good for a delicious roast!
(Don't worry, I will finish it under the broiler to get the crust to set.)
(Don't worry, I will finish it under the broiler to get the crust to set.)
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Prepped the standing rib roast two days ago and got it on the smoker around noon. Everything's looking good for a delicious roast!
(Don't worry, I will finish it under the broiler to get the crust to set.)
(Don't worry, I will finish it under the broiler to get the crust to set.)
When the kids head out to a Christmas crafting dinner with Nana, it means that Shannon and I can have a nice steak dinner without the kids complaining.
#boringsuburbandad
#boringsuburbandad
December 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
When the kids head out to a Christmas crafting dinner with Nana, it means that Shannon and I can have a nice steak dinner without the kids complaining.
#boringsuburbandad
#boringsuburbandad
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
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According to KenPom, Michigan Basketball has played the 9th hardest schedule in the country.
They are 8-0 with an *average* margin of victory of 28 points.
They are 8-0 with an *average* margin of victory of 28 points.
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
According to KenPom, Michigan Basketball has played the 9th hardest schedule in the country.
They are 8-0 with an *average* margin of victory of 28 points.
They are 8-0 with an *average* margin of victory of 28 points.
Michigan basketball with three straight 100 point games for the first time since 1989. They did that against Auburn, Gonzaga, and Rutgers.
This team is special.
This team is special.
December 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Michigan basketball with three straight 100 point games for the first time since 1989. They did that against Auburn, Gonzaga, and Rutgers.
This team is special.
This team is special.
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I know people want Michigan to schedule tougher nonconference games but I'm trying to get my football work done the week of The Game so I can spend time with my family on Thanksgiving so a blowout over some overmatched WCC team was just the thing tonight.
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I know people want Michigan to schedule tougher nonconference games but I'm trying to get my football work done the week of The Game so I can spend time with my family on Thanksgiving so a blowout over some overmatched WCC team was just the thing tonight.
With 3:03 left in the game, Gonzaga surpasses Michigan's first half total.
Gonzaga still has not matched Michigan's score from the first half. There are 5 minutes left in the second half.
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
With 3:03 left in the game, Gonzaga surpasses Michigan's first half total.
Gonzaga still has not matched Michigan's score from the first half. There are 5 minutes left in the second half.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Gonzaga still has not matched Michigan's score from the first half. There are 5 minutes left in the second half.
What noise did you make when he just did that reverse dunk to take us up more than 2-1 over the Kenpom #1?
The noise I just made when Yaxel did that…
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
What noise did you make when he just did that reverse dunk to take us up more than 2-1 over the Kenpom #1?
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The federal government shot Marimar Martinez in Brighton Park, charged her with federal crimes, and just weeks later is dismissing the case. This follows several dropped prosecutions against protesters. To say the immigration raids have been all around mess is an understatement
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The federal government shot Marimar Martinez in Brighton Park, charged her with federal crimes, and just weeks later is dismissing the case. This follows several dropped prosecutions against protesters. To say the immigration raids have been all around mess is an understatement
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#BREAKING Federal prosecutors in Chicago move to dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, the woman shot by Border Patrol in Brighton Park, as well as her co-defendant Anthony Ruiz.
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#BREAKING Federal prosecutors in Chicago move to dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, the woman shot by Border Patrol in Brighton Park, as well as her co-defendant Anthony Ruiz.
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I’m grateful to everyone who came out to support me at the Dirksen courthouse as I, alongside five others, fight unjust federal charges in defense of our First Amendment right to peacefully protest.
For those asking how else they can support, please consider contributing to my legal defense fund.
For those asking how else they can support, please consider contributing to my legal defense fund.
Brian Straw Legal Defense Fund
Together, we can show our neighbors, friends, and children that we have the courage to do what is right.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I’m grateful to everyone who came out to support me at the Dirksen courthouse as I, alongside five others, fight unjust federal charges in defense of our First Amendment right to peacefully protest.
For those asking how else they can support, please consider contributing to my legal defense fund.
For those asking how else they can support, please consider contributing to my legal defense fund.
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There are really no words that can sufficiently express my gratitude for everyone who came out and stood with me, a boring suburban dad, yesterday.
NEW: So, the courtroom at the "Broadview 6" arraignment in Chicago yesterday featured lotsa Methodist pastors.
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Why? They were supporters of defendant/fellow Methodist Brian Straw.
"If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,” one pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/11/13/m...
Methodist pastors march into courtroom with 'boring suburban dad' indicted for protesting
CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor.
religionnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
There are really no words that can sufficiently express my gratitude for everyone who came out and stood with me, a boring suburban dad, yesterday.
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I guess "boring suburban dad" is just my brand now?
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I guess "boring suburban dad" is just my brand now?
Does this mean I need to do more posts regarding smoked meat and how many trips to the local hardware store it takes for me to complete basic household repairs?
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Does this mean I need to do more posts regarding smoked meat and how many trips to the local hardware store it takes for me to complete basic household repairs?
I guess "boring suburban dad" is just my brand now?
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I guess "boring suburban dad" is just my brand now?
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These three posts are about my friend Brian (@brianstraw.bsky.social), who was arraigned today along with the rest of The Broadway Six.
I'm proud to know him.
If you're in a position to support his legal defense fund, please do: secure.actblue.com/donate/straw...
I'm proud to know him.
If you're in a position to support his legal defense fund, please do: secure.actblue.com/donate/straw...
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
These three posts are about my friend Brian (@brianstraw.bsky.social), who was arraigned today along with the rest of The Broadway Six.
I'm proud to know him.
If you're in a position to support his legal defense fund, please do: secure.actblue.com/donate/straw...
I'm proud to know him.
If you're in a position to support his legal defense fund, please do: secure.actblue.com/donate/straw...
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BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
NEW: At Pope Leo’s Urging, Bishops Issue Historic Rebuke of Trump’s Raids
Nearly all U.S. Catholic bishops united in Baltimore to denounce the Trump administration’s “inhumane” deportation campaign — a near-unanimous, unprecedented moral stand against a sitting president.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
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Parente questions the reason for Straw "to sit here now and ask him to turn his passport over to the government for no reason other than they think they can?" He says landscapers arrested by ICE "cannot stand up to the government. Mr. Straw can, and your honor can too."
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Parente questions the reason for Straw "to sit here now and ask him to turn his passport over to the government for no reason other than they think they can?" He says landscapers arrested by ICE "cannot stand up to the government. Mr. Straw can, and your honor can too."
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"He just does not want to turn the passport over to the government," Straw's attorney said, saying part of the reason Straw was protesting in the first place was to protest the government "abusing its power" by demanding identification documents from community members
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"He just does not want to turn the passport over to the government," Straw's attorney said, saying part of the reason Straw was protesting in the first place was to protest the government "abusing its power" by demanding identification documents from community members