Dr Whales
@kmwhales.bsky.social
PhD in Literature and Theology (University of Glasgow), current religion assistant professor in FL. I mostly write about trauma and grief and theopoetics, probably why I am deeply unserious most of the time. A gen z-er once told me I was iconic. She/her
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Dr Whales
@kmwhales.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Wounded Images- Wipf and Stock Publishers
This volume works through deconstructing traditional models of the imago Dei in search of a more inclusive understanding of the doctrine, one that allows for...
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For those interested, here’s my book. I examined the imago dei in light of trauma, through the interwar novels of Jean Rhys. Honestly, it’s my best work. ;) wipfandstock.com/979838520302...
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okay, friends, let's do something community-oriented and helpful. #sblaar25 veterans, drop your best conference advice for first-time attendees. be sure to signal boost so folks across bluesky can add on/peruse.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
okay, friends, let's do something community-oriented and helpful. #sblaar25 veterans, drop your best conference advice for first-time attendees. be sure to signal boost so folks across bluesky can add on/peruse.
Paper is almost ready! It’s been really exciting to work on this one. Come give it a listen (and the others in my session—they look really good!) #aarsbl2025
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Paper is almost ready! It’s been really exciting to work on this one. Come give it a listen (and the others in my session—they look really good!) #aarsbl2025
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First they came for the liberals
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the liberals
Then they came for the immigrants
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the immigrants
Then they came for me,
Which sucked for me
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the liberals
Then they came for the immigrants
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the immigrants
Then they came for me,
Which sucked for me
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
First they came for the liberals
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the liberals
Then they came for the immigrants
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the immigrants
Then they came for me,
Which sucked for me
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the liberals
Then they came for the immigrants
And I did not speak out because I wanted them to come for the immigrants
Then they came for me,
Which sucked for me
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
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Can we just take a minute and acknowledge that our POTUS is right OUT IN THE OPEN lobbying Congressional members to vote against releasing the Epstein files?! Like... what the fuck else does anyone even need to know?
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Can we just take a minute and acknowledge that our POTUS is right OUT IN THE OPEN lobbying Congressional members to vote against releasing the Epstein files?! Like... what the fuck else does anyone even need to know?
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The Speaker of the House shut the chamber down for two months to block the release of the Epstein Files and the president is huddled in the Situation Room of the White House to formulate a plan to keep them from being released, and I don't know why you crazy libs think there's some kind of cover up.
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Speaker of the House shut the chamber down for two months to block the release of the Epstein Files and the president is huddled in the Situation Room of the White House to formulate a plan to keep them from being released, and I don't know why you crazy libs think there's some kind of cover up.
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
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Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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After those results, the Democratic response to GOP pressure to cave on the shutdown should simply be
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in a chair and making a funny face .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in a chair and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After those results, the Democratic response to GOP pressure to cave on the shutdown should simply be
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Union-backed candidates are leading all four races for the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education, with two incumbents trailing, according to early election results.
Union-backed candidates lead Denver Public Schools board races; 2 incumbents trailing in early vote
The seven-member board’s majority is at stake in the election, which has drawn more than $1.7 million in campaign spending from political groups and teacher unions.
trib.al
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Union-backed candidates are leading all four races for the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education, with two incumbents trailing, according to early election results.
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
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Food lines were 2X normal this morning at the Weld Food Bank, which told me 2/3rds of their visitors said they were impacted by the SNAP food benefit freeze. Our microgiving campaign has raised $50,000 for Weld Food Bank so far. Even $5 helps: weldfoodbank.org/wordofthanks/
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Food lines were 2X normal this morning at the Weld Food Bank, which told me 2/3rds of their visitors said they were impacted by the SNAP food benefit freeze. Our microgiving campaign has raised $50,000 for Weld Food Bank so far. Even $5 helps: weldfoodbank.org/wordofthanks/
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This is a shame because Teen Vogue has been VERY good with talking about politics over the past couple of years.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is a shame because Teen Vogue has been VERY good with talking about politics over the past couple of years.
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Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained.”
Except for the ones that were.
Except for the ones that were.
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained.”
Except for the ones that were.
Except for the ones that were.
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It’s the racism, for sure. But I have also wondered if there is a certain bias I don’t have a name for — like, his natural athleticism makes him read as an action star even when he is doing drama?? So (especially white out-of-touch) voters don’t see him as an actor?
Or it’s just the racism.
Or it’s just the racism.
Every once in a while I remember Michael B. Jordan hasn't even been NOMINATED for an Oscar yet. It's ridiculous. He's one of the best actors and biggest stars of his generation.
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It’s the racism, for sure. But I have also wondered if there is a certain bias I don’t have a name for — like, his natural athleticism makes him read as an action star even when he is doing drama?? So (especially white out-of-touch) voters don’t see him as an actor?
Or it’s just the racism.
Or it’s just the racism.
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The Senate is still meeting and holding votes as normal despite the shutdown.
The House has not held a vote in a month and a half now solely because Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
They've killed our government to save their pedophiles.
The House has not held a vote in a month and a half now solely because Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
They've killed our government to save their pedophiles.
A quick reminder that the House is not in session because Speaker Johnson CANCELED it, not because of the current shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Senate is still meeting and holding votes as normal despite the shutdown.
The House has not held a vote in a month and a half now solely because Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
They've killed our government to save their pedophiles.
The House has not held a vote in a month and a half now solely because Mike Johnson wants to prevent the release of the Epstein Files.
They've killed our government to save their pedophiles.
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The Regime is now threatening Social Security and Medicare if the government shutdown doesn’t end.
Reminder that Republicans have the power to end the shutdown at ANY TIME.
They simply do not care to do so.
Reminder that Republicans have the power to end the shutdown at ANY TIME.
They simply do not care to do so.
Social Security, Medicare are "going to be gone," Donald Trump warns
Trump made the comments in response to criticism from a Democrat amid the government shutdown.
www.newsweek.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Regime is now threatening Social Security and Medicare if the government shutdown doesn’t end.
Reminder that Republicans have the power to end the shutdown at ANY TIME.
They simply do not care to do so.
Reminder that Republicans have the power to end the shutdown at ANY TIME.
They simply do not care to do so.
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Absolutely right.
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Absolutely right.
#aarsbl25 question….is the Scottish University reception no longer? Or can I just not find it. #priorities
October 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#aarsbl25 question….is the Scottish University reception no longer? Or can I just not find it. #priorities