Ross Murray
@inlayterms.bsky.social
Lutheran Deacon, The Naming Project, Christian, Author of "Made, Known, Loved" and "The Everyday Advocate'". Podcast producer. Speaker and teacher. Simul justus et peccator.
If you need a Lenten practice to get you through the next 6 weeks, I invite you to join Wartburg Theological Seminary.
They are doing one word a day to provide reflection.
They are doing one word a day to provide reflection.
A Lenten Walk with Kristin Largen
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February 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
If you need a Lenten practice to get you through the next 6 weeks, I invite you to join Wartburg Theological Seminary.
They are doing one word a day to provide reflection.
They are doing one word a day to provide reflection.
Campuses have always been flashpoints.
But conservative youth movements are getting more violent and harmful, even while they try to wrap their harm in free speech.
But conservative youth movements are getting more violent and harmful, even while they try to wrap their harm in free speech.
Campus Conservatives See Resurgence in the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk
The right-wing campus group Young Americans for Freedom has a long history, and their prominence appears to be on the rise.
www.unclosetedmedia.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Campuses have always been flashpoints.
But conservative youth movements are getting more violent and harmful, even while they try to wrap their harm in free speech.
But conservative youth movements are getting more violent and harmful, even while they try to wrap their harm in free speech.
Old mattresses are gross.
But using them to grow antibiotics is pretty brilliant.
But using them to grow antibiotics is pretty brilliant.
How Scientists Are Using Old Mattresses to Help Save Lives
Your old, filthy mattress could one day be turned into a fire-resistant building installation grown with fungus.
www.vice.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Old mattresses are gross.
But using them to grow antibiotics is pretty brilliant.
But using them to grow antibiotics is pretty brilliant.
Immigration was the Trump campaign's strongest argument. I still remember the crowds of people with "Mass Deportations Now" standing around.
Now it is his biggest liability. We can propose something much better.
Now it is his biggest liability. We can propose something much better.
Trump's immigration approval hits new low, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll
U.S. public approval of Donald Trump's immigration policies fell to the lowest level since his return to the White House, amid signs he is losing support among American men on the issue, according to ...
www.reuters.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Immigration was the Trump campaign's strongest argument. I still remember the crowds of people with "Mass Deportations Now" standing around.
Now it is his biggest liability. We can propose something much better.
Now it is his biggest liability. We can propose something much better.
#AshWednesday and the season of Lent is a good time to follow some progressive faith leaders who are working for peace and justice.
This is the starter pack I am building. Please suggest others!
This is the starter pack I am building. Please suggest others!
Progressive Faith Leaders
Join the conversation
go.bsky.app
February 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM
#AshWednesday and the season of Lent is a good time to follow some progressive faith leaders who are working for peace and justice.
This is the starter pack I am building. Please suggest others!
This is the starter pack I am building. Please suggest others!
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ash Wednesday
1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Ash Wednesday
1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ash Wednesday
1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Ash Wednesday
1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
We are probably closer to yet another war, this time with Iran, than we realize.
Trump moves closer to a major war with Iran
There's little public debate about what could be the most consequential U.S. military action in a decade.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
We are probably closer to yet another war, this time with Iran, than we realize.
MN has a net gain of 8300 people in 2025. I was one of the people who moved back after 14 years away.
We joke that we moved back because of the new MN flag. However, seeing how the people here helped neighbors and stood up to injustice, I'm really proud of my home state.
We joke that we moved back because of the new MN flag. However, seeing how the people here helped neighbors and stood up to injustice, I'm really proud of my home state.
Minnesota reverses domestic out-migration trend
For the first time since 2018, more people are moving to Minnesota than leaving for other states.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:54 PM
MN has a net gain of 8300 people in 2025. I was one of the people who moved back after 14 years away.
We joke that we moved back because of the new MN flag. However, seeing how the people here helped neighbors and stood up to injustice, I'm really proud of my home state.
We joke that we moved back because of the new MN flag. However, seeing how the people here helped neighbors and stood up to injustice, I'm really proud of my home state.
Blessed #AshWednesday, lovelies!
In a week of global and holy celebrations and commemorations, it's a time to ground yourself, reflect on the nature of life and death.
In a week of global and holy celebrations and commemorations, it's a time to ground yourself, reflect on the nature of life and death.
February 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Blessed #AshWednesday, lovelies!
In a week of global and holy celebrations and commemorations, it's a time to ground yourself, reflect on the nature of life and death.
In a week of global and holy celebrations and commemorations, it's a time to ground yourself, reflect on the nature of life and death.
Reposted by Ross Murray
There's a watchlist 👀
🚨 ICE is hiring people to work on a "watchlisting team," contracting records show:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-expand...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-expand...
ICE Expands Watchlist Effort
Meanwhile, homeland's spokesperson is resigning
www.kenklippenstein.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:16 AM
There's a watchlist 👀
🧊 has certainly not left Minnesota yet
February 17, 2026 at 4:38 PM
🧊 has certainly not left Minnesota yet
Minnesota Republicans really, really, really don't want to talk about ICE brutality in our state.
So keep asking them about it.
So keep asking them about it.
Minnesota House Republican leaders don’t want to talk about immigration enforcement • Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota House Republicans on Monday held a press conference to present their priorities for this year’s legislative session that starts on Tuesday: prevent fraud, make life more affordable and expan...
minnesotareformer.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Minnesota Republicans really, really, really don't want to talk about ICE brutality in our state.
So keep asking them about it.
So keep asking them about it.
Whether it's Epstein victims or Minnesota ICE murder victims, the DOJ and FBI will refuse to bring justice to Americans.
FBI won’t provide Minnesota investigators with evidence in Alex Pretti killing, state says • Minnesota Reformer
The FBI formally notified Minnesota officials on Friday that it would not grant them access to evidence from the investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapo...
minnesotareformer.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Whether it's Epstein victims or Minnesota ICE murder victims, the DOJ and FBI will refuse to bring justice to Americans.
Reposted by Ross Murray
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
General Motors, State Farm, JPMorgan Chase, Delta, and Microsoft need to be asked if they support Andy Barr's blatantly racist campaign. Then ask them to reconsider their political support for him.
Thanks @popular.info
Thanks @popular.info
Major corporations bankroll political ad featuring white supremacist slogan
Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), who is running to replace Mitch McConnell in the United States Senate, released his first television ad earlier this month.
popular.info
February 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
General Motors, State Farm, JPMorgan Chase, Delta, and Microsoft need to be asked if they support Andy Barr's blatantly racist campaign. Then ask them to reconsider their political support for him.
Thanks @popular.info
Thanks @popular.info
Frightening data from @prri.org
Over half of Republicans identify as Christian Nationalists.
Also Christian nationalists (30%) are more than twice as likely to agree that “true American Patriots may have to resort to violence” than Christian nationalism Skeptics (14%) and Rejecters (11%).
Scary
Over half of Republicans identify as Christian Nationalists.
Also Christian nationalists (30%) are more than twice as likely to agree that “true American Patriots may have to resort to violence” than Christian nationalism Skeptics (14%) and Rejecters (11%).
Scary
Breaking Research: 50-State Survey Finds Majority of Republicans Qualify as Christian Nationalism Supporters
New analysis shows strong correlation between support for Christian nationalism and Republican representation in state legislatures.
prri.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Frightening data from @prri.org
Over half of Republicans identify as Christian Nationalists.
Also Christian nationalists (30%) are more than twice as likely to agree that “true American Patriots may have to resort to violence” than Christian nationalism Skeptics (14%) and Rejecters (11%).
Scary
Over half of Republicans identify as Christian Nationalists.
Also Christian nationalists (30%) are more than twice as likely to agree that “true American Patriots may have to resort to violence” than Christian nationalism Skeptics (14%) and Rejecters (11%).
Scary
Since the MN legislature ended its last session, a lawmaker was assassinated and another was nearly killed, a Catholic church and school endured a mass shooting, "fraud" blew up, ICE invaded the state, murdered two citizens and destroyed thousands of lives, regardless of citizenship.
Here we go.
Here we go.
What to expect from Minnesota's legislative session
Closely divided chambers and election-year politics could fuel fireworks.
www.axios.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Since the MN legislature ended its last session, a lawmaker was assassinated and another was nearly killed, a Catholic church and school endured a mass shooting, "fraud" blew up, ICE invaded the state, murdered two citizens and destroyed thousands of lives, regardless of citizenship.
Here we go.
Here we go.
Building this starter pack is a work in progress. I've promoted so many faith leaders, so why not organize them into one starter pack.
Join me.
Join me.
Progressive Faith Leaders
Join the conversation
go.bsky.app
February 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Building this starter pack is a work in progress. I've promoted so many faith leaders, so why not organize them into one starter pack.
Join me.
Join me.
Interfaith cooperation to protect the most vulnerable people...which is what our faith calls us to do.
It does not call us to ram their cars, break into their homes, and break up families.
It does not call us to ram their cars, break into their homes, and break up families.
Amid ICE raids, Minneapolis rabbi and pastor show solidarity in action
The partnership includes joint worship — and a $1 million fundraising drive for Minneapolis families affected by the siege.
religionnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Interfaith cooperation to protect the most vulnerable people...which is what our faith calls us to do.
It does not call us to ram their cars, break into their homes, and break up families.
It does not call us to ram their cars, break into their homes, and break up families.
Trump raising money from corporations and countries for the USA's 250th anniversary seems pretty ripe for grift.
Sort of like the Trump birthday parade.
If you want the country to have another 250 years, then fix what's broken and set us up to grow.
Sort of like the Trump birthday parade.
If you want the country to have another 250 years, then fix what's broken and set us up to grow.
Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Trump raising money from corporations and countries for the USA's 250th anniversary seems pretty ripe for grift.
Sort of like the Trump birthday parade.
If you want the country to have another 250 years, then fix what's broken and set us up to grow.
Sort of like the Trump birthday parade.
If you want the country to have another 250 years, then fix what's broken and set us up to grow.
“If [Dems] want to suffer the fallout from interruption with TSA and FEMA and those things, that seems like a bad choice, but it’s their choice,” - John Cornyn
The same GOP who cheered on the DOGE gutting on FEMA and other essential programs are now clutching their pearls over the DHS funding.
The same GOP who cheered on the DOGE gutting on FEMA and other essential programs are now clutching their pearls over the DHS funding.
Little momentum for ending partial US government shutdown
Democrats sent Republicans and the White House an immigration enforcement counteroffer late Monday night, but there’s little momentum for a deal.
www.semafor.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
“If [Dems] want to suffer the fallout from interruption with TSA and FEMA and those things, that seems like a bad choice, but it’s their choice,” - John Cornyn
The same GOP who cheered on the DOGE gutting on FEMA and other essential programs are now clutching their pearls over the DHS funding.
The same GOP who cheered on the DOGE gutting on FEMA and other essential programs are now clutching their pearls over the DHS funding.
Things for the 2027 Democratic House majority to investigate: algorithmic pricing ... health care ... crypto & digital assets ... utilities & energy ... trade & tariffs ... AI & tech.
Vianovo - The Subpoenas Are Coming
www.documentcloud.org
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Things for the 2027 Democratic House majority to investigate: algorithmic pricing ... health care ... crypto & digital assets ... utilities & energy ... trade & tariffs ... AI & tech.
Jesse Jackson did so much for the USA.
Once, I got to work with him, after Duck Dynasty shared racist and homophobic comments.
@glaad.bsky.social spoke out, and got tons of hate and death threats.
Jackson organized a call with all affected groups to strategize how to push forward.
Once, I got to work with him, after Duck Dynasty shared racist and homophobic comments.
@glaad.bsky.social spoke out, and got tons of hate and death threats.
Jackson organized a call with all affected groups to strategize how to push forward.
February 17, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Jesse Jackson did so much for the USA.
Once, I got to work with him, after Duck Dynasty shared racist and homophobic comments.
@glaad.bsky.social spoke out, and got tons of hate and death threats.
Jackson organized a call with all affected groups to strategize how to push forward.
Once, I got to work with him, after Duck Dynasty shared racist and homophobic comments.
@glaad.bsky.social spoke out, and got tons of hate and death threats.
Jackson organized a call with all affected groups to strategize how to push forward.
We could have miles of high speed rail.
February 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM
We could have miles of high speed rail.
Assaults on the first amendment continue.
CBS Blocks Colbert From Airing Interview With Talarico - Joe.My.God.
“James Talarico was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast. Then, I was told, in some...
www.joemygod.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Assaults on the first amendment continue.