Monica O'Brien
@monicaobrien331.bsky.social
Chaos manager and multitasker. UCLA by choice, Dodgers by birth, Packers by marriage. Beatlemania forever. Simpsons quoter. Rebel Alliance member from the LBC. I frequently share my playlists for those interested.
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Pharisees are exclusively Jews, and they don't stop being Jewish when Christians use them as props and slurs. The problem with evangelical Xtians (yeah, they're still Xtian) has nothing to do with Rabbinic Judaism. Find different metaphors.
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I have been asked to share my theory about Jesus and "the Pharisees." I have a very specific one.
I'm doing so. But it's gonna take three posts to do it properly, and will involve a lot of comparing Gospel passages to Rabbinic texts.
Part One dropped today: www.lifeisasacredtext.com/pharisees/
I'm doing so. But it's gonna take three posts to do it properly, and will involve a lot of comparing Gospel passages to Rabbinic texts.
Part One dropped today: www.lifeisasacredtext.com/pharisees/
Jesus and the Jews: Part One
The first of a 3-part series on the Gospels and Jewish text
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January 21, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Pharisees are exclusively Jews, and they don't stop being Jewish when Christians use them as props and slurs. The problem with evangelical Xtians (yeah, they're still Xtian) has nothing to do with Rabbinic Judaism. Find different metaphors.
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Facebook thinks I care about the Beckhams.
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Facebook thinks I care about the Beckhams.
Getting chewed out by a sex therapist was never on my bingo card, but first time for everything.
January 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Getting chewed out by a sex therapist was never on my bingo card, but first time for everything.
The struggle to come up with dinner ideas is real.
January 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM
The struggle to come up with dinner ideas is real.
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I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
Opinion | In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War
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January 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
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MLK was only 39 when he was killed. Growing up, I thought that was old. But I’m 43 now and I’m stunned by the burden he shouldered at such a young age. I’m also a lot more aware of how hard it is, at any age, to carry the hopes and dreams of an oppressed people on your shoulders, as so many do.
January 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM
MLK was only 39 when he was killed. Growing up, I thought that was old. But I’m 43 now and I’m stunned by the burden he shouldered at such a young age. I’m also a lot more aware of how hard it is, at any age, to carry the hopes and dreams of an oppressed people on your shoulders, as so many do.
Can we stop with this 2016 shit? All I would want is my financial figures and weight. That year sucked overall.
January 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Can we stop with this 2016 shit? All I would want is my financial figures and weight. That year sucked overall.
As a friend said, he doesn't deserve a major award.
January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
As a friend said, he doesn't deserve a major award.
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Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.
MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.
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The University of Minnesota dance team, where we are currently occupied by nazis of another name, choosing to perform to a song from Cabaret, a musical about being occupied by nazis ❤️👯♀️✊🏼
January 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The University of Minnesota dance team, where we are currently occupied by nazis of another name, choosing to perform to a song from Cabaret, a musical about being occupied by nazis ❤️👯♀️✊🏼
When you want to kick back on a Friday night, but your kid has practice from 7-9.
a man in a suit and tie is giving a thumbs up sign while sitting at a desk .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is giving a thumbs up sign while sitting at a desk .
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January 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
When you want to kick back on a Friday night, but your kid has practice from 7-9.
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So friends, I launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Party Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
We launched a new campaign to help the courageous people of Minnesota. Learn more and join us 👇
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A New Campaign To Support The Courageous People Of Minnesota
“Our job is to do what we can to safeguard democracy" - Richard Carlbom, Minnesota Democratic Party Chair
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January 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
So friends, I launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Party Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
J's lacrosse team is fundraising. I know times are tough, so any donation is appreciated vraise.org/dfYDCK
Click here to support Johnny Obrien and the Millikan High School Lacrosse 2026 Fundraiser
Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. The funds will aid us in purchasing new uniforms, equipment and other pertinent expenses. Each participant has a monetary goal, please consider don...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:34 AM
J's lacrosse team is fundraising. I know times are tough, so any donation is appreciated vraise.org/dfYDCK
In me, there are two animals. One drinks and yells at people playing sports. The other wants to show off her china with dinner parties and teas.
January 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
In me, there are two animals. One drinks and yells at people playing sports. The other wants to show off her china with dinner parties and teas.
Love them even more
Duran Duran dedicated “Ordinary World” to Renee Nicole Good tonight.
Say her name.
Renee Nicole Good
Say her name.
Renee Nicole Good
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Love them even more
Well, hopefully that closes the door on the worst year of my life.
January 11, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Well, hopefully that closes the door on the worst year of my life.
Them: Why are you a Packers fan?
Me: Because I married into a generational fan base, and I didn't want to be the one to screw it up.
But seriously, J was in diapers the last time they won. What parent doesn't want their kid happy?
Me: Because I married into a generational fan base, and I didn't want to be the one to screw it up.
But seriously, J was in diapers the last time they won. What parent doesn't want their kid happy?
January 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Them: Why are you a Packers fan?
Me: Because I married into a generational fan base, and I didn't want to be the one to screw it up.
But seriously, J was in diapers the last time they won. What parent doesn't want their kid happy?
Me: Because I married into a generational fan base, and I didn't want to be the one to screw it up.
But seriously, J was in diapers the last time they won. What parent doesn't want their kid happy?
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Garcia: Every American should be outraged by what happened in Minneapolis. The fact that there’s going to be no accountability—or that the DOJ wants to investigate it themselves—is insane. They can’t be trusted to investigate anything.
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Garcia: Every American should be outraged by what happened in Minneapolis. The fact that there’s going to be no accountability—or that the DOJ wants to investigate it themselves—is insane. They can’t be trusted to investigate anything.
Front office: We made a move.
Me: Yeah
FO: Now we didn't get you who you want, so how about his twin?
Me: Well, maybe for a few seconds.
Me: Yeah
FO: Now we didn't get you who you want, so how about his twin?
Me: Well, maybe for a few seconds.
January 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Front office: We made a move.
Me: Yeah
FO: Now we didn't get you who you want, so how about his twin?
Me: Well, maybe for a few seconds.
Me: Yeah
FO: Now we didn't get you who you want, so how about his twin?
Me: Well, maybe for a few seconds.
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Here's the full moment of silence including a fan yelling "Go home, ICE"
January 9, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Here's the full moment of silence including a fan yelling "Go home, ICE"
The first sign I had a weakness for Taurus men. Always thankful for the music.
35 years without the Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark. He sadly left us back on January 8, 1991, at the age of 30.
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The first sign I had a weakness for Taurus men. Always thankful for the music.
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FOLKS IN MINNEAPOLIS:
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
January 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
FOLKS IN MINNEAPOLIS:
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
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legalization 4 all organizing a bunch of protests over the next couple days
January 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM
legalization 4 all organizing a bunch of protests over the next couple days
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Still marching westbound on 26th street, chanting “ICE is just a racist mob, get a real fucking job”
January 8, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Still marching westbound on 26th street, chanting “ICE is just a racist mob, get a real fucking job”
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“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...”
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
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A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
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Renee Nicole Good, murdered by ICE, was a prize-winning poet. Here’s that poem.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, mother to a six-year-old boy, was murdered earlier today by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a few blocks from her home. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune: [An ICE agent] s…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...”
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
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