Dr. Elías Ortega
eliasortega.bsky.social
Dr. Elías Ortega
@eliasortega.bsky.social
Afro-Latinx Scholar, Higher Ed Leader, Dreamer, President of Meadville Lombard Theological School, Chicago, IL
The posturing and lack of accountability is staggering. Basically, asking for a free pass and bling trust in their “I promise” you will be impressed.

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Florida DOGE Finds Disproportionate Spending at New College
The college has faced mounting criticism over its spending and other changes in the wake of a conservative overhaul. Florida Board of Governors didn’t publicly share those concerns.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Imagine this possibility. In essence, testing the waters to see whether tax-payers wallets can become the personal debit card of his private interests.

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Can Anyone Stop Trump From Paying Himself Off?
He wants $230 million from his own Justice Department. Despite all the reasons that’s wrong, he’ll probably get it.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"Our communities, both professional and personal, are grappling with a profound sense of loss that compounds and creates difficulties in how we relate to one another, how we carry out our professional roles, and live our daily lives."

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The Weight of Loss & The Search for Community
We live in a world of constant connection, yet we are facing a crisis of disconnection when it matters most. Our communities, both professional and personal, are grappling with a profound sense of los...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Theres been not even a fable attempt to hide the lies that they are indeed enacting P2025 Agenda. What’s missing is the belief of a significant portion of citizens actually believing. Mass Firing Threat Proves Shutdown Is 'Project 2025 in Action,' Says Jayapal www.commondreams.org/news/project...
Mass Firing Threat Proves Shutdown Is 'Project 2025 in Action,' Says Jayapal | Common Dreams
US Rep. Jayapal condemns GOP's use of government shutdown as "Project 2025 in action" to fire federal workers. Unions fight back, calling mass firings unlawful. #GovernmentShutdown #Project2025
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October 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Social Capital matters and being good stewards of that capital is essential for communal thriving.

Sharing thoughts on Theological Education and Social Capital.

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The Social Capital Distinction: Lessons from Theological Education
In many conversations about leadership, innovation, and collaboration, a largely underappreciated resource that animates our most resilient organizations often goes unnoticed: social capital. It has b...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Interested in learning more about the impacts of Purity Culture in political and religious contexts? You would not want to miss this lecture.

#purityculture
#theology
May 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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March 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM