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Bradford William Davis
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2025-26 Pulliam Fellow.
McClatchy columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial board
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Wael had a picture of Goku on his wall, so we had to handle that.
When I met Wael Tarabishi, I didn’t ask him about the obvious. There’s the various machines and devices hooked up to his body keeping him alive, and his father, Maher, who used to studiously monitor his condition before immigration enforcement officers arrested him during what his family claims was a routine appointment, both in its own way, a drain on his spirit. Since his father’s arrest, Wael’s family has stepped in to manage the ongoing complications of Pompe disease, a rare genetic disease steadily destroying his muscles. They feed and clothe him while ensuring he has regular bowel movements. Instead, I asked Wael a question about a poster behind his bed, where he took the interview, just to confirm that we were the same kind of nerd: “Is that Goku?” posters of Goku
November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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my writing was heavily dependent on @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social's scholarship, especially his recent book THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE. It's a crucial read for understanding a critical component of Trump's coalition.

www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
Religion scholar Matthew D. Taylor positions White’s evolving legacy beyond that of an Oprah-like influencer for churchgoers, A-Listers, and aspirational scammers. In Taylor’s book “The Violent Take It By Force,” which examines the growing influence of Christian nationalism, he calls White “the fulcrum” of the fast-growing New Apostolic Reformation, “an epochal shift in American religious politics.” Pentecostal in origin, the New Apostolic Reformation emphasizes the responsibility of Christians, led by modern leaders and “prophets” believed to have direct, personal access to God’s will and to reign over government and culture in devotion to Christ. The struggle for societal rule is framed as a spiritual war — metaphysical battles between those they see as the people of God and the demonic forces who oppose their values — with material consequences for who should hold power.
November 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Ugh, damn, I think you caught me in the moment
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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with a smile
November 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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don’t worry I’m an equal opportunity hater
President Trump and his fans
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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You can’t make me care in any way but the abstract 😌
November 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM