T.R. Taylor
@taliquertaylor.bsky.social
Christian of the Anglican (TEC) variety
Theologian of the liberation variety
Essayist/Writer
Liberal Socialist
Chicago born and bred
#MelanatedandEducated
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https://open.substack.com/pub/taliquethewriter/chat?r=22bb6&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=share
Theologian of the liberation variety
Essayist/Writer
Liberal Socialist
Chicago born and bred
#MelanatedandEducated
✝️✊🏾🌹🇺🇸🏳️🌈
https://open.substack.com/pub/taliquethewriter/chat?r=22bb6&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=share
This is absolutely devastating news to wake up to in the middle of the night.
More to say, but may God grant the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. eternal rest.
More to say, but may God grant the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. eternal rest.
BREAKING: Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84
“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday.
nbcnews.to
February 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM
This is absolutely devastating news to wake up to in the middle of the night.
More to say, but may God grant the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. eternal rest.
More to say, but may God grant the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. eternal rest.
That poor precious baby.
Good LORD, deliver us.
Good LORD, deliver us.
‘His life is in danger,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said about newborn Juan Nicolás. The child fell ill after spending almost a month — or half his life — in a San Antonio-area family detention facility.
Two-month-old baby 'choking on his own vomit' while detained in Dilley
'His life is in danger,' U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said about newborn Juan Nicolás. The child fell ill after spending almost a month — or half his life — in a San Antonio-area family detention facility...
www.sacurrent.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 AM
That poor precious baby.
Good LORD, deliver us.
Good LORD, deliver us.
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This is a bombshell: One of Epstein's victims accused Trump of sexually and violently assaulting her when she was "13 to 15" and the FBI deemed her credible enough to warrant an interview.
FBI Interviewed Trump Accuser, Epstein Files Show
Trump was credibly accused of sexual assault in the Epstein files. It's unclear what became of the DOJ's investigation.
substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM
This is a bombshell: One of Epstein's victims accused Trump of sexually and violently assaulting her when she was "13 to 15" and the FBI deemed her credible enough to warrant an interview.
Reminder that no coherent theology proposes that straight women can get ordained as priests or pastors but queer women married to other women cannot.
It’s a theological position that makes literally no sense
It’s a theological position that makes literally no sense
February 17, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Reminder that no coherent theology proposes that straight women can get ordained as priests or pastors but queer women married to other women cannot.
It’s a theological position that makes literally no sense
It’s a theological position that makes literally no sense
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"The version of Christianity that Trump's most devout supporters embrace (and he pretends to) has no room for Christ’s actual teachings. Anyone who references Jesus’s declarations to aid the sick, poor, and vulnerable is quickly labeled a socialist and/or antifa."
Trump is clowning his evangelical base
He's not even bothering to pretend anymore.
www.publicnotice.co
February 16, 2026 at 12:27 AM
"The version of Christianity that Trump's most devout supporters embrace (and he pretends to) has no room for Christ’s actual teachings. Anyone who references Jesus’s declarations to aid the sick, poor, and vulnerable is quickly labeled a socialist and/or antifa."
David and I are quite far apart theologically, but this essay was deeply thoughtful and engaging and intellectually compelling.
I must say, though I’ve known my friend David to be one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met, this is particularly well written.
I must say, though I’ve known my friend David to be one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met, this is particularly well written.
New Substack article:
My response to Una Caro, the Vatican's doctrinal note in praise of monogamy and against polyamory.
I don't expect to convince many Catholics, but I do hope mainline Protestants seize the opportunity to rethink their sexual ethics.
open.substack.com/pub/polytheo...
My response to Una Caro, the Vatican's doctrinal note in praise of monogamy and against polyamory.
I don't expect to convince many Catholics, but I do hope mainline Protestants seize the opportunity to rethink their sexual ethics.
open.substack.com/pub/polytheo...
Vatican’s Rejection of Polyamory Is a Missed Opportunity
A response to the November 2025 doctrinal note, Una Caro
open.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:47 PM
David and I are quite far apart theologically, but this essay was deeply thoughtful and engaging and intellectually compelling.
I must say, though I’ve known my friend David to be one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met, this is particularly well written.
I must say, though I’ve known my friend David to be one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met, this is particularly well written.
I was corrected today by a close friend about wishing for It to Happen.
Jesus stood up to Herod Antipas, and denounced him as a “fox” but he never wished him death. He kept going with his ministry.
Jesus stood up to Herod Antipas, and denounced him as a “fox” but he never wished him death. He kept going with his ministry.
February 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I was corrected today by a close friend about wishing for It to Happen.
Jesus stood up to Herod Antipas, and denounced him as a “fox” but he never wished him death. He kept going with his ministry.
Jesus stood up to Herod Antipas, and denounced him as a “fox” but he never wished him death. He kept going with his ministry.
AOC did…. Fine in Munich. She’ll need to have way better foreign policy appearances than that if she wants to be the nominee
I don’t think AOC is all that likely to win a D primary, especially if Harris runs, but 1) it’s not impossible and 2) she’ll be on the VP shortlist for almost every candidate regardless
February 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
AOC did…. Fine in Munich. She’ll need to have way better foreign policy appearances than that if she wants to be the nominee
What if I finally get a boyfriend during Lent 🧐
February 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
What if I finally get a boyfriend during Lent 🧐
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I was talking to my (pretty progressive) younger brother about DSA's...weird relationship with the Cuban government and I'm afraid he landed a hit with 'it's their emotional-support communist state'
February 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
I was talking to my (pretty progressive) younger brother about DSA's...weird relationship with the Cuban government and I'm afraid he landed a hit with 'it's their emotional-support communist state'
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yeah. this is the problem with left wing populist analysis. AOC hits this less hard than Sanders in general, but it's still inaccurate.
far right doesn't care about wealth inequality. they are upset that "elites"—ie marginalized people—are gaining status and supposedly ruling over them. 1
far right doesn't care about wealth inequality. they are upset that "elites"—ie marginalized people—are gaining status and supposedly ruling over them. 1
That is not what right-wing populists say! They blame various out groups for lots of things, but "wealth inequality" is not one of them because they don't care about that, it is not what's driving them, and it is not what they are claiming to solve. That's your issue. People can have other concerns.
We can't fall into right-wing populism’s lie that the most vulnerable in society are to blame for wealth inequality in our countries. We need to build movements that tell the truth: the story of wealth inequality is not a cultural one, but a class one.
February 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
yeah. this is the problem with left wing populist analysis. AOC hits this less hard than Sanders in general, but it's still inaccurate.
far right doesn't care about wealth inequality. they are upset that "elites"—ie marginalized people—are gaining status and supposedly ruling over them. 1
far right doesn't care about wealth inequality. they are upset that "elites"—ie marginalized people—are gaining status and supposedly ruling over them. 1
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If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
February 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
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So like, this is extremely close to explicitly saying Germans shouldn’t be ashamed of the Third Reich, right?
February 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
So like, this is extremely close to explicitly saying Germans shouldn’t be ashamed of the Third Reich, right?
Well Nancy, our brief alliance when you were getting rid of Biden was nice while it lasted.
Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress, but she has more campaigns in mind. Among them: Boost Gavin Newsom as a potential contender for the White House in 2028.
Pelosi's new campaign: Boost Newsom for 2028
Publicly and privately, Pelosi has been touting the California governor.
www.axios.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Well Nancy, our brief alliance when you were getting rid of Biden was nice while it lasted.
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I support banning the presidential pardon. It’s been abused by both parties.
February 15, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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quisling islamophobe laura gillen has a primary challenger!
February 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
quisling islamophobe laura gillen has a primary challenger!
Every major world religion has this as a core tenant of its belief system. Every single one. It’s amazing how universal this concept is and how this administration is trying to make us completely abandon it
This city is home to people of countless faiths. But no matter what you believe, one thing unites us: we are all New Yorkers. We will not allow ICE to terrorize our neighbors.
youtu.be/uoU9Img_B40
youtu.be/uoU9Img_B40
Welcome The Stranger
YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Every major world religion has this as a core tenant of its belief system. Every single one. It’s amazing how universal this concept is and how this administration is trying to make us completely abandon it
Watching the 2004 debates and it’s wild how well Kerry did in all three lol. Dude was prepared and was a very good debater. Bush seems desperate and was only passionate about Iraq and the War on Terror.
I’m just marveling that this race wasn’t a comfortable Kerry victory
I’m just marveling that this race wasn’t a comfortable Kerry victory
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Watching the 2004 debates and it’s wild how well Kerry did in all three lol. Dude was prepared and was a very good debater. Bush seems desperate and was only passionate about Iraq and the War on Terror.
I’m just marveling that this race wasn’t a comfortable Kerry victory
I’m just marveling that this race wasn’t a comfortable Kerry victory
“AOC is not pro apartheid genocide state”’ is one hell of a line to go with with 2028 democratic primary voters
In case you were wondering what one of the major lines of attack on AOC will be in 2028, it won't be about Taiwan or populism but about her belief that Israel isn't entitled to free and unlimited military assistance from the US
February 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
“AOC is not pro apartheid genocide state”’ is one hell of a line to go with with 2028 democratic primary voters
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Msm failed the people of this country.
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Msm failed the people of this country.
“We’re gonna try to ratfuck the elections so that we can never lose” is a more accurate quote
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
“We’re gonna try to ratfuck the elections so that we can never lose” is a more accurate quote
Should I start a go fund me for some birthday excursions? It’s on March 11 🤔
February 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Should I start a go fund me for some birthday excursions? It’s on March 11 🤔
Liberalism was largely a successful international strategy. The fact that France Germany and Italy are close allies of each other, that the EU exists, and that millions of people in most European countries (with the horrific exception of Ukraine) are not at risk of dying in battle is a good thing.
People should not be surprised that someone like AOC talks about the international liberal order. After all, a progressive Democrat from New York helped build the postwar liberal order.
February 14, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Liberalism was largely a successful international strategy. The fact that France Germany and Italy are close allies of each other, that the EU exists, and that millions of people in most European countries (with the horrific exception of Ukraine) are not at risk of dying in battle is a good thing.
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People should not be surprised that someone like AOC talks about the international liberal order. After all, a progressive Democrat from New York helped build the postwar liberal order.
February 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
People should not be surprised that someone like AOC talks about the international liberal order. After all, a progressive Democrat from New York helped build the postwar liberal order.
If you want Matt Yglesias to have a direct line to the White House, vote for Gavin Newsom. If that thought terrifies you, as it should, vote for someone else
god this feels like a fucking trolll lmao www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/06/g...
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 PM
If you want Matt Yglesias to have a direct line to the White House, vote for Gavin Newsom. If that thought terrifies you, as it should, vote for someone else