@michaelwhuff.bsky.social
Background in philosophy, theology and biology. Look for and support what's good, beautiful, true, and serves the common good (especially "the least of these"). Reject that which is self-serving and cruel. I enjoy cooking and learning about foods.
The dangers in Florida's adoption of The Heritage Foundation's Phoenix Declaration -- what we can do to counter its poison.
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“The Freedom to Read Project has seen that when people show up…censorship loses its footing…communities across the state will determine whether and what it grows into.”
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“The Freedom to Read Project has seen that when people show up…censorship loses its footing…communities across the state will determine whether and what it grows into.”
The Phoenix Declaration: What It Is and What Floridians Can Expect Now That the State Has Become the First to Adopt It
Florida quietly adopted the Heritage Foundation’s vague Phoenix Declaration, enabling future curriculum restrictions, increased censorship, educator pressure, and deeper ideological control over publi...
www.freedomtoreadproject.org
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The dangers in Florida's adoption of The Heritage Foundation's Phoenix Declaration -- what we can do to counter its poison.
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“The Freedom to Read Project has seen that when people show up…censorship loses its footing…communities across the state will determine whether and what it grows into.”
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“The Freedom to Read Project has seen that when people show up…censorship loses its footing…communities across the state will determine whether and what it grows into.”
It’s amazing what a country can do to make the lives of its residents better when it seeks to serve the common good rather than put maximizing profits for the few above a good quality of life and affordability for the 99%.
We need to expect and demand more and better from our own government.
We need to expect and demand more and better from our own government.
Free Electricity. Like, at no cost. For everyone. Now.
Let's talk about affordability, abundance, and Australia--and why thanks to Trump we can't have nice things
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November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s amazing what a country can do to make the lives of its residents better when it seeks to serve the common good rather than put maximizing profits for the few above a good quality of life and affordability for the 99%.
We need to expect and demand more and better from our own government.
We need to expect and demand more and better from our own government.
While too many in the US church community have turned away from the pleas of Palestinian Christians to help in stop brutality and murder, some churches and their members have chosen to hear. This has a link to a declaration we can sign to stand united in our love for the Christians of Palestine.
Christ in the Rubble
Listening to Palestinian Christians: An Invitation
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
While too many in the US church community have turned away from the pleas of Palestinian Christians to help in stop brutality and murder, some churches and their members have chosen to hear. This has a link to a declaration we can sign to stand united in our love for the Christians of Palestine.
The elections give us hope. America does not side with dictators and will not willingly submit.
But: the regime will not step aside or change course just because they’re unpopular. That’s not the way dictatorships work. It will double down on cruelty.
We must keep on and say “NO!” every way we can.
But: the regime will not step aside or change course just because they’re unpopular. That’s not the way dictatorships work. It will double down on cruelty.
We must keep on and say “NO!” every way we can.
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The elections give us hope. America does not side with dictators and will not willingly submit.
But: the regime will not step aside or change course just because they’re unpopular. That’s not the way dictatorships work. It will double down on cruelty.
We must keep on and say “NO!” every way we can.
But: the regime will not step aside or change course just because they’re unpopular. That’s not the way dictatorships work. It will double down on cruelty.
We must keep on and say “NO!” every way we can.
Honor Veterans Day (next week) by voting against the people and systems supporting the one who called soldiers “suckers and losers.” Vote against people and systems supporting cuts to the VA and the financial help that veterans, soldiers and their families depend on to keep their heads above water.
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Honor Veterans Day (next week) by voting against the people and systems supporting the one who called soldiers “suckers and losers.” Vote against people and systems supporting cuts to the VA and the financial help that veterans, soldiers and their families depend on to keep their heads above water.
So far, an interesting book about an important idea and a city that made it central to its culture.
October 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
So far, an interesting book about an important idea and a city that made it central to its culture.
Another on-the-ground video about what’s happening with the protests in Paris. In case you weren’t aware: some of the coverage of the Paris protests (just like some of the things being said about anti-GOP regime protests in the U.S.) are less than accurate.
Checking the Paris RIOTS Everyone is Talking About!
YouTube video by Les Frenchies
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October 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Another on-the-ground video about what’s happening with the protests in Paris. In case you weren’t aware: some of the coverage of the Paris protests (just like some of the things being said about anti-GOP regime protests in the U.S.) are less than accurate.
How META (allegedly) stole the works of authors (both fiction and nonfiction) to train AI
Meta STOLE 3 of my books
YouTube video by Jay Swanson
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October 18, 2025 at 4:50 AM
How META (allegedly) stole the works of authors (both fiction and nonfiction) to train AI
Interesting video about self-driving cars.
How Self-Driving Cars will Destroy Cities (and what to do about it)
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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October 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Interesting video about self-driving cars.
We are free to use and share this image to publicize and promote the Oct 18, 2025 NO KINGS national gatherings that will take place all across the U.S.
October 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We are free to use and share this image to publicize and promote the Oct 18, 2025 NO KINGS national gatherings that will take place all across the U.S.
It's increasingly clear that we don't get good value for our money in the U.S.
Not from this GOP administration, and not from corporate America.
Not from this GOP administration, and not from corporate America.
J.S. Park (@jspark)
I am astonished over and over how little this admin adds of value.
Ban books, ban vaccines, ban history, ban science, ban immigrants, ban free speech, ban affirming care, ban choice, ban laws for hum...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's increasingly clear that we don't get good value for our money in the U.S.
Not from this GOP administration, and not from corporate America.
Not from this GOP administration, and not from corporate America.
It’s helpful to remember that, for marketing purposes, companies like Disney want to cultivate feelings of loyalty and fondness from consumers. It’s a one way street though: they don’t actually care about anything other than your money and market control. Not you or your family.
September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It’s helpful to remember that, for marketing purposes, companies like Disney want to cultivate feelings of loyalty and fondness from consumers. It’s a one way street though: they don’t actually care about anything other than your money and market control. Not you or your family.
The U.S. has shown it is not a reliable partner
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"…stability is a competitive advantage…the world is…desperate for partners who keep their word. While Carney was ascribing Unity through shared strength and values, Trump was complaining about the Escalator…and broken teleprompter…”
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"…stability is a competitive advantage…the world is…desperate for partners who keep their word. While Carney was ascribing Unity through shared strength and values, Trump was complaining about the Escalator…and broken teleprompter…”
BREAKING: Mark Carney Triggers A Geopolitical Earthquake in NY. "This Is Not a Transition. It’s a Rupture. And Canada Is Ready."
Mark Carney just redrew our map of the world—pro‑Canada, pro‑democracy, and unapologetically independent from Trump’s chaos.
open.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The U.S. has shown it is not a reliable partner
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"…stability is a competitive advantage…the world is…desperate for partners who keep their word. While Carney was ascribing Unity through shared strength and values, Trump was complaining about the Escalator…and broken teleprompter…”
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"…stability is a competitive advantage…the world is…desperate for partners who keep their word. While Carney was ascribing Unity through shared strength and values, Trump was complaining about the Escalator…and broken teleprompter…”
“‘This man is stark, raving mad. Do Americans not see how embarrassing this is?’”
September 23, 2025
In New York City this morning, the United Nations opened its General Assembly, marking the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations itself.
open.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“‘This man is stark, raving mad. Do Americans not see how embarrassing this is?’”
Benjamin R. Cremer:
September 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Benjamin R. Cremer:
A reminder that all the choices and variety you think you have —
is illusory
is illusory
September 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
A reminder that all the choices and variety you think you have —
is illusory
is illusory
If you grew up with Disney and had feelings of fondness and affection for it, but now feel that it has let you — and America — down, consider writing and mailing a physical letter to Disney to let them know. It may have more impact than a social media posting or email.
#Disney
#Disney
September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you grew up with Disney and had feelings of fondness and affection for it, but now feel that it has let you — and America — down, consider writing and mailing a physical letter to Disney to let them know. It may have more impact than a social media posting or email.
#Disney
#Disney
A good read. A carefully theological reflection. The writer just asks that you read and reflect on it, not quickly comment or criticize.
If You Are Elevating Charlie Kirk, Consider Who You Are Crushing Underfoot
The Time To Listen Is Now
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September 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A good read. A carefully theological reflection. The writer just asks that you read and reflect on it, not quickly comment or criticize.
A participant’s video of the 18th Sept Paris protests against attempts to deal with budget issues by imposing austerity measures on the working class while refusing to impact the wealthy.
Protests and strikes (the right to strike is in France’s constitution) are taken very seriously by the French.
Protests and strikes (the right to strike is in France’s constitution) are taken very seriously by the French.
I was at the Paris protest... here's how it really went
YouTube video by Arielle in Paris
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September 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
A participant’s video of the 18th Sept Paris protests against attempts to deal with budget issues by imposing austerity measures on the working class while refusing to impact the wealthy.
Protests and strikes (the right to strike is in France’s constitution) are taken very seriously by the French.
Protests and strikes (the right to strike is in France’s constitution) are taken very seriously by the French.
I highly recommend bookshop.org. You can order any book through this platform and help local, independently-owned bookstores while doing it.
It’s time to break out of reflexive buying habits and be more thoughtful about where we’re spending our money.
It’s time to break out of reflexive buying habits and be more thoughtful about where we’re spending our money.
Kerry Jane (@kerryjane)
An alternative to Amazon. Bookshop was launched in January of 2020. https://bookshop.org/
substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I highly recommend bookshop.org. You can order any book through this platform and help local, independently-owned bookstores while doing it.
It’s time to break out of reflexive buying habits and be more thoughtful about where we’re spending our money.
It’s time to break out of reflexive buying habits and be more thoughtful about where we’re spending our money.
This GOP regime is testing the waters of oppression and censorship to see what it can get away with -- then it will try to go further.
The only route to safety is to speak up and resist now and loudly, to block them and refuse to submit at every turn. To submit is to empower a dictatorship.
The only route to safety is to speak up and resist now and loudly, to block them and refuse to submit at every turn. To submit is to empower a dictatorship.
Jemar Tisby, PhD (@jemartisby)
Authoritarians typically don’t start by passing laws, they start with culture.
They test how much censorship we’ll tolerate.
If we shrug when comedians are punished, we make it easier for critics,...
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September 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This GOP regime is testing the waters of oppression and censorship to see what it can get away with -- then it will try to go further.
The only route to safety is to speak up and resist now and loudly, to block them and refuse to submit at every turn. To submit is to empower a dictatorship.
The only route to safety is to speak up and resist now and loudly, to block them and refuse to submit at every turn. To submit is to empower a dictatorship.
The end of freedom of the press and freedom of the speech under this GOP regime isn’t new. It follows the roadmap drawn by Viktor Orban in Hungary.
Late night with Viktor Orban
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension follows a script written in Budapest
open.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The end of freedom of the press and freedom of the speech under this GOP regime isn’t new. It follows the roadmap drawn by Viktor Orban in Hungary.