Jon Christy
@jcames.bsky.social
Ames, Iowa. Volunteer, Traveler, Learner.
Addictions: Reading, Fitness, Music Listening, NYT Wordle/Connections/Spelling Bee
Addictions: Reading, Fitness, Music Listening, NYT Wordle/Connections/Spelling Bee
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lowa is second to last in economic growth, 48th in personal income growth, and middle of the pack for public education, but number one in the country for cancer growth, and now, the worst economy in the nation. These are not first-place rankings to be proud of.
www.kcrg.com/app/2025/06/...
www.kcrg.com/app/2025/06/...
Report ranks Iowa as state with the worst economy
On Monday, WalletHub released a report ranking Iowa as the state with the worst economy.
www.kcrg.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
lowa is second to last in economic growth, 48th in personal income growth, and middle of the pack for public education, but number one in the country for cancer growth, and now, the worst economy in the nation. These are not first-place rankings to be proud of.
www.kcrg.com/app/2025/06/...
www.kcrg.com/app/2025/06/...
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“One takeaway from my travels is if a society wants to be safe—and that’s a reasonable need for an electorate—you’re not going to be safe by building walls,” @ricksteves.bsky.social tells VF's Eric Lutz.
Everyone’s Favorite Travel Writer Says Trump Is Borrowing From the “Fascist Autocrat’s Playbook”
In a wide-ranging interview, Rick Steves sounds off on Trump’s assault on public media and the disturbing historical echoes of the current administration: “Every time I read the news, I think, Well, t...
www.vanityfair.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“One takeaway from my travels is if a society wants to be safe—and that’s a reasonable need for an electorate—you’re not going to be safe by building walls,” @ricksteves.bsky.social tells VF's Eric Lutz.
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As Trump sets his sights on defunding @pbs.org and @npr.org, @ricksteves.bsky.social reminds us just how important public broadcasting is to all of us. Read:
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/rick...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/rick...
Public broadcasters like PBS, NPR aid democracy | Rick Steves Op-Ed
As our president aims to defund PBS and NPR, I’m reminded why, for more than 30 years, I’ve shared thoughtful programming with public broadcasters.
www.seattletimes.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As Trump sets his sights on defunding @pbs.org and @npr.org, @ricksteves.bsky.social reminds us just how important public broadcasting is to all of us. Read:
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/rick...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/rick...
HUGE annoucement for the Ames community and Iowa State, cyclones.com/news/2025/3/...
IHSAA Basketball Tournament To ISU, Hilton Coliseum In 2027 - Iowa State University Athletics
BOONE, Iowa – A century after playing championships inside State Gymnasium, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and Iowa State University (ISU) enter
cyclones.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
HUGE annoucement for the Ames community and Iowa State, cyclones.com/news/2025/3/...
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"No dominant power has ever received as much voluntary assistance as the United States does from its allies . . . It’s really shocking that President Trump is squandering the good will that American idealism and policy have bought for our country over the past 80 years."
Opinion | Trump’s Bargain With Putin Is ‘Shameful’
Turning our back on Ukraine would only weaken America.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
"No dominant power has ever received as much voluntary assistance as the United States does from its allies . . . It’s really shocking that President Trump is squandering the good will that American idealism and policy have bought for our country over the past 80 years."
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A day of shame.
Ukraine resolution at the UN called Russia an aggressor and demands the full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders.
The United States, Israel, and Russia voted against it.
Every free democratic country around the globe voted in favour. #EndImpunity
The United States, Israel, and Russia voted against it.
Every free democratic country around the globe voted in favour. #EndImpunity
February 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A day of shame.
Marco Rubio's collaboration with Russia's Sergei Lavrov and Putin is one of the most disgusting acts of betrayal to democracy and our nation. Rubio has secured his place in history of infamy.
February 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.
February 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.
Pining for the Patriarchy
A scorched-earth campaign to keep it intact
open.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Robert P. Jones, and the folks at PRRI, are excellent at summarizing complex data in an understandable and visually appealing format...kudos!
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
New PRRI Survey: A Reality Check on the Reach of White Christian Nationalism in Seven Charts
White Christian Nationalism is Neither the Best of Us, Nor the Majority of Us
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Robert P. Jones, and the folks at PRRI, are excellent at summarizing complex data in an understandable and visually appealing format...kudos!
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Final sentence, "May the words and witness of those like Bishops Budde and Eaton inspire more resistance."
open.substack.com/pub/publicwi...
open.substack.com/pub/publicwi...
Lutherans Hammer Against Misinformation by Michael Flynn & Elon Musk
We might need to update that famous saying by German Lutheran theologian Martin Niemöller. First they came for the Episcopalians … then they came for the Catholics … then they came for the Lutherans.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Final sentence, "May the words and witness of those like Bishops Budde and Eaton inspire more resistance."
open.substack.com/pub/publicwi...
open.substack.com/pub/publicwi...
The Six Principles of Stupidity www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
Opinion | Trump and Stupidity
I define stupidity as ignoring the question: What would happen next? By that definition, the Trump administration has produced volleys of it.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Six Principles of Stupidity www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...
This article captures my thoughts exactly:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Evangelicals Made a Bad Trade
Hitching the evangelical wagon to Donald Trump has meant unhitching it from the life and teachings of Jesus.
www.theatlantic.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This article captures my thoughts exactly:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Christian nationalism threatens both religious freedom and democracy. By working together in local communities, we can counter this harmful ideology and protect religious freedom for all.
Get involved today!
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Get involved today!
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January 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Christian nationalism threatens both religious freedom and democracy. By working together in local communities, we can counter this harmful ideology and protect religious freedom for all.
Get involved today!
🔗👉https://secure.everyaction.com/ANcY8YMwC0KNOCNzicGrNg2
Get involved today!
🔗👉https://secure.everyaction.com/ANcY8YMwC0KNOCNzicGrNg2
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Today, the gospel of Christ was spoken as John the Baptist spoke to Herod. Today, the Right Rev. Marian Edgar Budde looked into the face of a president and spoke to truth with the courage of a gladiator who defied an emperor. May we all find a portion of her courage.
youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8?...
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1.21.25 Homily by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
YouTube video by Washington National Cathedral
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January 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today, the gospel of Christ was spoken as John the Baptist spoke to Herod. Today, the Right Rev. Marian Edgar Budde looked into the face of a president and spoke to truth with the courage of a gladiator who defied an emperor. May we all find a portion of her courage.
youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8?...
youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8?...