A Deacon
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“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all….”
~ Emily Dickinson
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all….”
~ Emily Dickinson
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A Deacon
@aadeacon.bsky.social
· Jun 20
Please support the Frederick Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide
Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!
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Please consider donating! Every little bit can help save a life!! Thank you! 🫶
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Please consider donating! Every little bit can help save a life!! Thank you! 🫶
afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/...
afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/...
Please support the Frederick Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide
Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!
afspwalks.donordrive.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Please consider donating! Every little bit can help save a life!! Thank you! 🫶
afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/...
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Among the deletions in this year's Trump-era human rights report: women's rights.
Barely a mention for half of humanity. Both outrageous and pathetic.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Barely a mention for half of humanity. Both outrageous and pathetic.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
August 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Among the deletions in this year's Trump-era human rights report: women's rights.
Barely a mention for half of humanity. Both outrageous and pathetic.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Barely a mention for half of humanity. Both outrageous and pathetic.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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BREAKING:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Newsom calls for Nov. 4 special election on redistricting plan aimed at adding Democratic US House seats.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Newsom calls for Nov. 4 special election on redistricting plan aimed at adding Democratic US House seats.
August 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Newsom calls for Nov. 4 special election on redistricting plan aimed at adding Democratic US House seats.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Newsom calls for Nov. 4 special election on redistricting plan aimed at adding Democratic US House seats.
How do we continue to allow this….
The Israeli government is deliberately blocking aid from entering Gaza.
This is nothing short of a genocide, creating a man-made famine crisis to starve children and families. The US must use every tool available to urgently get critical aid into Gaza.
This is nothing short of a genocide, creating a man-made famine crisis to starve children and families. The US must use every tool available to urgently get critical aid into Gaza.
August 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
How do we continue to allow this….
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Officers in Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department can now assist federal immigration authorities.
This is a turning point for the liberal-leaning city government that comes as Trump continues to flex federal control over the city.
This is a turning point for the liberal-leaning city government that comes as Trump continues to flex federal control over the city.
DC police to increase cooperation with immigration enforcement amid Trump crackdown
The District’s officers will be empowered to share information with immigration authorities about people at traffic stops, per the order.
www.politico.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Officers in Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department can now assist federal immigration authorities.
This is a turning point for the liberal-leaning city government that comes as Trump continues to flex federal control over the city.
This is a turning point for the liberal-leaning city government that comes as Trump continues to flex federal control over the city.
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Newsom: "He doesn't play by a different set of rules. He doesn't believe in the rules. As a consequence, we need to disabuse ourselves of the way things have been done. It's not enough to just hold hands, have a candlelight vigil, talk about way the world should be...we have got to meet fire w/fire"
August 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Newsom: "He doesn't play by a different set of rules. He doesn't believe in the rules. As a consequence, we need to disabuse ourselves of the way things have been done. It's not enough to just hold hands, have a candlelight vigil, talk about way the world should be...we have got to meet fire w/fire"
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My statement on @governor.ca.gov’s statewide redistricting proposal:
August 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
My statement on @governor.ca.gov’s statewide redistricting proposal:
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I’m going live with California governor Gavin Newsom at 5:00 p.m. ET. Link is here:
LIVE SOON: Live with Heather Cox Richardson
Starting Aug 14 at 5:00 PM EDT
open.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I’m going live with California governor Gavin Newsom at 5:00 p.m. ET. Link is here:
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On National Purple Heart Day, we honor our armed servicemembers who showed extraordinary valor and selfless courage. Thank you to all of America’s Purple Heart recipients for your service and sacrifice.
Honoring Purple Heart Month - Purple Heart Foundation
August Is Purple Heart Month! Find Out More Here And Learn About The Ways You Can Support Veterans And Their Families This Month.
purpleheartfoundation.org
August 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
On National Purple Heart Day, we honor our armed servicemembers who showed extraordinary valor and selfless courage. Thank you to all of America’s Purple Heart recipients for your service and sacrifice.
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This is just hurtful and hateful. These individuals dedicated their lives to military service and to be treated like this is completely disrespectful.
Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from service
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
www.latimes.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is just hurtful and hateful. These individuals dedicated their lives to military service and to be treated like this is completely disrespectful.
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Trump is financially killing our families.
First, he slashed food assistance programs for millions of American families. Then, he put tariffs on essential baby products, like car seats and cribs, that made costs skyrocket for parents.
We need to put our families first, not billionaires.
First, he slashed food assistance programs for millions of American families. Then, he put tariffs on essential baby products, like car seats and cribs, that made costs skyrocket for parents.
We need to put our families first, not billionaires.
‘Babies over billionaires’: Why dads are turning on Trump - The Boston Globe
A group of lawmakers including Seth Moulton and Jake Auchincloss are trying to make the case that Trump’s second term will be bad for America’s fathers.
www.bostonglobe.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Trump is financially killing our families.
First, he slashed food assistance programs for millions of American families. Then, he put tariffs on essential baby products, like car seats and cribs, that made costs skyrocket for parents.
We need to put our families first, not billionaires.
First, he slashed food assistance programs for millions of American families. Then, he put tariffs on essential baby products, like car seats and cribs, that made costs skyrocket for parents.
We need to put our families first, not billionaires.
The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention is there for everyone who is affected by suicide so please donate to this vital cause.
Please consider donating! Every little bit can help save a life!! Thank you! 🫶
afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/...
afspwalks.donordrive.com/participant/...
Please support the Frederick Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide
Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!
afspwalks.donordrive.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention is there for everyone who is affected by suicide so please donate to this vital cause.
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In the war against deadly diseases like COVID and cancer, the Trump administration has chosen the side of COVID and cancer.
Let them know what you think of that decision! 1-877-696-6775 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Let them know what you think of that decision! 1-877-696-6775 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
August 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In the war against deadly diseases like COVID and cancer, the Trump administration has chosen the side of COVID and cancer.
Let them know what you think of that decision! 1-877-696-6775 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Let them know what you think of that decision! 1-877-696-6775 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Trump & Republicans’ cuts to food assistance will harm tens of thousands of Marylanders as well as our local small businesses & grocers – all so they could pay (in part) for their billionaire tax cuts. In Donald Trump's economy, billionaires win and everyone else loses.
Grocers warn SNAP cuts will wreck revenues, close stores, and starve vulnerable communities
Maryland retailers warn that looming SNAP changes will harm their profits and have them potentially closing shop.
www.baltimoresun.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Trump & Republicans’ cuts to food assistance will harm tens of thousands of Marylanders as well as our local small businesses & grocers – all so they could pay (in part) for their billionaire tax cuts. In Donald Trump's economy, billionaires win and everyone else loses.
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some interesting salutes at the end of this clip too
August 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
some interesting salutes at the end of this clip too
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The President of the United States went on CNBC today and said: He won the 2020 election (he didn’t). He has a 71% approval rating (he doesn’t). The jobs numbers were rigged (they weren’t).
I could say something funny here, but I won’t. It’s just so damn dangerous to have him in the White House.
I could say something funny here, but I won’t. It’s just so damn dangerous to have him in the White House.
August 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The President of the United States went on CNBC today and said: He won the 2020 election (he didn’t). He has a 71% approval rating (he doesn’t). The jobs numbers were rigged (they weren’t).
I could say something funny here, but I won’t. It’s just so damn dangerous to have him in the White House.
I could say something funny here, but I won’t. It’s just so damn dangerous to have him in the White House.
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It’s bad enough that Deputy AG Todd Blanche used to be Trump’s OWN lawyer.
Now he’s skirting DOJ protocols to interview Ghislaine Maxwell in secret? Everything about this reeks — and it brings ZERO transparency to the Epstein case. Release all the files and transcripts NOW!
Now he’s skirting DOJ protocols to interview Ghislaine Maxwell in secret? Everything about this reeks — and it brings ZERO transparency to the Epstein case. Release all the files and transcripts NOW!
To former prosecutors, everything about the Justice Dept. interview with Ghislaine Maxwell looked unorthodox
Experts say they're bewildered by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's decision to interview Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.cbsnews.com
July 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It’s bad enough that Deputy AG Todd Blanche used to be Trump’s OWN lawyer.
Now he’s skirting DOJ protocols to interview Ghislaine Maxwell in secret? Everything about this reeks — and it brings ZERO transparency to the Epstein case. Release all the files and transcripts NOW!
Now he’s skirting DOJ protocols to interview Ghislaine Maxwell in secret? Everything about this reeks — and it brings ZERO transparency to the Epstein case. Release all the files and transcripts NOW!
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Today we were denied entry to an ICE facility in Baltimore where were exercising our oversight role as Members of Congress. The law is clear: ICE is REQUIRED to let us into these facilities.
They just don't want the American people to see what's happening behind closed doors.
They just don't want the American people to see what's happening behind closed doors.
We were denied entry into an ICE facility in Baltimore
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
July 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Today we were denied entry to an ICE facility in Baltimore where were exercising our oversight role as Members of Congress. The law is clear: ICE is REQUIRED to let us into these facilities.
They just don't want the American people to see what's happening behind closed doors.
They just don't want the American people to see what's happening behind closed doors.
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As starvation worsens by the day in Gaza, the Netanyahu government has been using food as a weapon of war — with complicity from Trump and U.S. taxpayer dollars.
This is painful to listen to but here’s what a U.S. Army veteran and Green Beret who witnessed it first-hand recounted to me:
This is painful to listen to but here’s what a U.S. Army veteran and Green Beret who witnessed it first-hand recounted to me:
WATCH: U.S. Army veteran gives first-hand account of suffering, starvation in Gaza
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtu.be
July 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As starvation worsens by the day in Gaza, the Netanyahu government has been using food as a weapon of war — with complicity from Trump and U.S. taxpayer dollars.
This is painful to listen to but here’s what a U.S. Army veteran and Green Beret who witnessed it first-hand recounted to me:
This is painful to listen to but here’s what a U.S. Army veteran and Green Beret who witnessed it first-hand recounted to me:
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35 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, implementing the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.
Now, we continue the fight for disability justice and accessibility for everyone.
time.com/7305670/trum...
Now, we continue the fight for disability justice and accessibility for everyone.
time.com/7305670/trum...
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Put People with Disabilities at Risk
"A nearly $1 trillion cut to Medicaid is not just a budgetary change. It will harm people with disabilities."
time.com
July 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
35 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, implementing the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.
Now, we continue the fight for disability justice and accessibility for everyone.
time.com/7305670/trum...
Now, we continue the fight for disability justice and accessibility for everyone.
time.com/7305670/trum...
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Nobody deserves to go hungry. The humanitarian corridors are a necessary step to ensure food and aid can reach civilians.
Hamas is the enemy, not the Palestinian people.
www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
Hamas is the enemy, not the Palestinian people.
www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
Israel announces 'tactical pause' in Gaza fighting after outrage over starving Palestinians
The Israeli military said “humanitarian corridors” would be established for safe movement of United Nations convoys delivering aid.
www.nbcnews.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Nobody deserves to go hungry. The humanitarian corridors are a necessary step to ensure food and aid can reach civilians.
Hamas is the enemy, not the Palestinian people.
www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
Hamas is the enemy, not the Palestinian people.
www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal has spent 20+ years serving Easton, MD. ICE took him without warning on July 21st. No criminal record. Trump said they target “the worst of the worst”—but Pastor Daniel is the best of the best.
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#MDIndivisible #CrushICE
Donate to Help Free Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal, organized by Len Foxwell
Daniel Fuentes Espinal - the beloved, longtime pastor of Iglesia del Nazareno Jesu… Len Foxwell needs your support for Help Free Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal
www.gofundme.com
July 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal has spent 20+ years serving Easton, MD. ICE took him without warning on July 21st. No criminal record. Trump said they target “the worst of the worst”—but Pastor Daniel is the best of the best.
👉DONATE NOW: www.gofundme.com/f/help-free-...
#MDIndivisible #CrushICE
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#MDIndivisible #CrushICE
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This.
July 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This.