Joan Braune
@joanbraune.bsky.social
She/her - Lecturer in Philosophy at Gonzaga University. Research and community education countering fascist movements, hate, and Christian nationalism
I also really like rivers and trees
http://joanbraune.com
I also really like rivers and trees
http://joanbraune.com
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Joan Braune
@joanbraune.bsky.social
· Nov 28
So happy that "On Christian Nationalism: Critical and Theological Perspectives" is now out in print! With 19 contributors, the book addresses definitions of CN; historical development; intersections with racism, sexism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia; and practical ways to address the problem.
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Uh. So ICE just technically tried to invade Ecuador. Cool new international incident dropping.
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
January 27, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Uh. So ICE just technically tried to invade Ecuador. Cool new international incident dropping.
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My partner asked about the Q&A and his answer to this question was:
“There are about 500 police in Minneapolis and at least 3000 ICE agents in the state. So assume you would see ICE out at least six times as often as you see a police car. That’s what it feels like here.”
“There are about 500 police in Minneapolis and at least 3000 ICE agents in the state. So assume you would see ICE out at least six times as often as you see a police car. That’s what it feels like here.”
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 AM
My partner asked about the Q&A and his answer to this question was:
“There are about 500 police in Minneapolis and at least 3000 ICE agents in the state. So assume you would see ICE out at least six times as often as you see a police car. That’s what it feels like here.”
“There are about 500 police in Minneapolis and at least 3000 ICE agents in the state. So assume you would see ICE out at least six times as often as you see a police car. That’s what it feels like here.”
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I know you know this, but for folks who aren’t here:
ICE uses racial profiling and AI tools that “estimate” your chance of citizenship to decide who to detain. They often refuse to accept documentation of someone’s right to be in the U.S.—and may destroy it instead.
ICE uses racial profiling and AI tools that “estimate” your chance of citizenship to decide who to detain. They often refuse to accept documentation of someone’s right to be in the U.S.—and may destroy it instead.
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I know you know this, but for folks who aren’t here:
ICE uses racial profiling and AI tools that “estimate” your chance of citizenship to decide who to detain. They often refuse to accept documentation of someone’s right to be in the U.S.—and may destroy it instead.
ICE uses racial profiling and AI tools that “estimate” your chance of citizenship to decide who to detain. They often refuse to accept documentation of someone’s right to be in the U.S.—and may destroy it instead.
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I get the impression that a lot of people want to believe that keeping your head down will protect you if you aren’t one of ICE’s targets, but the list of targets is constantly expanding and they’re so reckless in their violence that anyone can get caught in the crosshairs.
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I get the impression that a lot of people want to believe that keeping your head down will protect you if you aren’t one of ICE’s targets, but the list of targets is constantly expanding and they’re so reckless in their violence that anyone can get caught in the crosshairs.
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One armed goon loses his shit at an observer who's backing up, and then several more armed goons tackle the observer to the ground, and then even more armed goons form a protective shield around the armed goons handcuffing the observer for hurting an armed goon's feelings.
This can't be "reformed"
This can't be "reformed"
January 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
One armed goon loses his shit at an observer who's backing up, and then several more armed goons tackle the observer to the ground, and then even more armed goons form a protective shield around the armed goons handcuffing the observer for hurting an armed goon's feelings.
This can't be "reformed"
This can't be "reformed"
We don't, and we do
Does the field of philosophy have a code of professional ethics? If not, I think y'all need to get on that, stat.
A short 🧵>>
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A short 🧵>>
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Anthropic's philosopher says we don't know for sure if AI can feel
Anthropic's philosopher, Amanda Askell, says she worries that AI might not 'feel that loved' and grow up feeling 'always judged.'
www.businessinsider.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
We don't, and we do
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Ever notice how the inner voice that says, "We are powerless. This will never work." gets louder when you feel alone?
That's because loneliness and isolation amplify despair. Community, partnership, and action are the antidote.
Hope is a group project.
That's because loneliness and isolation amplify despair. Community, partnership, and action are the antidote.
Hope is a group project.
January 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Ever notice how the inner voice that says, "We are powerless. This will never work." gets louder when you feel alone?
That's because loneliness and isolation amplify despair. Community, partnership, and action are the antidote.
Hope is a group project.
That's because loneliness and isolation amplify despair. Community, partnership, and action are the antidote.
Hope is a group project.
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Joel Berry, Managing Editor of the Babylon Bee, wrote this AM that: “If we lose heart every time a feral Communist commits suicide by cop, our country isn’t gonna make it *** I’m so beyond letting my Christian compassion get weaponized by Leftist death-worshippers…” (His “Christian compassion”) 1/
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Joel Berry, Managing Editor of the Babylon Bee, wrote this AM that: “If we lose heart every time a feral Communist commits suicide by cop, our country isn’t gonna make it *** I’m so beyond letting my Christian compassion get weaponized by Leftist death-worshippers…” (His “Christian compassion”) 1/
I'd like to get away for a year or so and see something new...either abroad or inside U.S. Anyone have advice on paid research fellowships I could apply to that relate to critical theory, social thought, or research on countering fascism?
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I'd like to get away for a year or so and see something new...either abroad or inside U.S. Anyone have advice on paid research fellowships I could apply to that relate to critical theory, social thought, or research on countering fascism?
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The nurses are pissed
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The nurses are pissed
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There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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this reminds me of the way i’ve seen susan bro speak about her daughter, heather heyer. when a fascist murders your child, you aren’t allowed to just grieve. you have to defend their memory, even their very grave.
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 1:10 AM
this reminds me of the way i’ve seen susan bro speak about her daughter, heather heyer. when a fascist murders your child, you aren’t allowed to just grieve. you have to defend their memory, even their very grave.
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the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
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Please everyone, it's not good for most people's brains to absorb horrific second-hand trauma, terror, and violence. Here's some tips on how to protect your brain (and by extension body) so you can keep doing the work that needs to be done.
Vicarious trauma and OSINT: a practical guide
Heed the tips in here so you can keep going.
Heed the tips in here so you can keep going.
January 24, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Please everyone, it's not good for most people's brains to absorb horrific second-hand trauma, terror, and violence. Here's some tips on how to protect your brain (and by extension body) so you can keep doing the work that needs to be done.
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Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara: "The video speaks for itself. We have identified this person - 37-year-old, white male, resident of the city. The only interaction that we are aware of with law enforcement has been for traffic tickets and we believe he is a lawfully gun owner with a permit to carry"
January 24, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara: "The video speaks for itself. We have identified this person - 37-year-old, white male, resident of the city. The only interaction that we are aware of with law enforcement has been for traffic tickets and we believe he is a lawfully gun owner with a permit to carry"
This parody account of Trumpist bishop Robert Barron gives me life lol
January 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This parody account of Trumpist bishop Robert Barron gives me life lol
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Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
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Live: Man shot by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
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www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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I would like for trump and vance to summarily execute fewer people in Minnesota, sorry to sound partisan
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I would like for trump and vance to summarily execute fewer people in Minnesota, sorry to sound partisan
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At the end of the day, the Black Lives Matter era was about whether people should be killed in the street, and lots of people decided yeah and put those little blue flags on their cars. It spread to everyone because it stopped for no one.
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
At the end of the day, the Black Lives Matter era was about whether people should be killed in the street, and lots of people decided yeah and put those little blue flags on their cars. It spread to everyone because it stopped for no one.
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Arrests calmly ongoing.
This is going to take a while. There are a lot of clergy risking arrest.
This is going to take a while. There are a lot of clergy risking arrest.
January 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Arrests calmly ongoing.
This is going to take a while. There are a lot of clergy risking arrest.
This is going to take a while. There are a lot of clergy risking arrest.
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MSP airport. Clergy risking risking arrest and a huge gathering of protesters. The song is, “Down to the River to Pray.”
January 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM
MSP airport. Clergy risking risking arrest and a huge gathering of protesters. The song is, “Down to the River to Pray.”
I don't have the words for this cruelty to neighbors in my city
NEW: Federal agents have detailed a Spokane 10-year-old and her father.
They remain in a Texas immigration detention center.
The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
They remain in a Texas immigration detention center.
The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Border patrol detains 10-year-old Spokane girl and her dad, sends them to Texas detention center
Arnoldo Tiul Caal dropped his daughter off for school at Logan Elementary the morning of Friday, Jan. 9 with the unnerving sense that they were being followed.
www.spokesman.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:09 AM
I don't have the words for this cruelty to neighbors in my city