Caera Thornton
@caerathornton.bsky.social
Carolina Texpat making good trouble.
I don’t evangelize; I shenanigize. Might be an author again someday. Still a musician, though. 😇
I don’t evangelize; I shenanigize. Might be an author again someday. Still a musician, though. 😇
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Caera Thornton
@caerathornton.bsky.social
· Nov 30
My Spiritual Abuse Story
Record of my experience with Adat Shalom, Dallas.
adatsurvivor.wordpress.com
My "memoir" is live; it documents my spiritual, emotional, and psychological abuse in high control religion, the Messianic cult Adat Shalom in Dallas. I'm still trying to get the alt text on the images so bear with me:
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Your weekly dose of vigilante librarianism.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Your weekly dose of vigilante librarianism.
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Reposted by Caera Thornton
November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025
In a transparent attempt to distract from the many times his own name appears in the documents from the Epstein estate members of the House Oversight Committee released Wednesday, President Donald J.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
November 14, 2025
Actions you can take to fight the tiny dicktator:
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www.fiftyfifty.one
redwine.blue/change-the-w...
contrarian.substack.com/p/15-more-wa...
leavingmaga.org
5calls.org
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redwine.blue/change-the-w...
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Actions you can take to fight the tiny dicktator:
5calls.org
www.fiftyfifty.one
redwine.blue/change-the-w...
contrarian.substack.com/p/15-more-wa...
leavingmaga.org
5calls.org
www.fiftyfifty.one
redwine.blue/change-the-w...
contrarian.substack.com/p/15-more-wa...
leavingmaga.org
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, which serves Charlotte, told CNN that neither its office nor Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are involved in planning of federal operations and have not been in contact with government officials regarding the reported move.
abc11.com/post/border-...
abc11.com/post/border-...
Border Patrol commander, CBP agents headed to North Carolina and Louisiana next, sources say
The plans are preliminary and could change, the sources told ABC News.
abc11.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, which serves Charlotte, told CNN that neither its office nor Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are involved in planning of federal operations and have not been in contact with government officials regarding the reported move.
abc11.com/post/border-...
abc11.com/post/border-...
Without a state budget, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates. Hard-hit rural hospitals are now bracing for major federal budget cuts.
www.theassemblync.com/news/health/...
www.theassemblync.com/news/health/...
A Crisis for Rural Hospitals
North Carolina already reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates. Now hard-hit rural hospitals are now bracing for federal cuts.
www.theassemblync.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Without a state budget, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates. Hard-hit rural hospitals are now bracing for major federal budget cuts.
www.theassemblync.com/news/health/...
www.theassemblync.com/news/health/...
Repub leaders in the state leg continued talking past one another on their main job — passing a new state budget — when they returned to session this week. The faltering negotiations bottomed out Wednesday, when the state House announced they were leaving Raleigh with no plans to return until 2026.
No new NC budget likely until at least 2026, as GOP leaders adjourn with no deal
Republicans state lawmakers were able to reach a deal on a new congressional map but remain deeply divided over how to run North Carolina, with a new budget deal still far out of reach.
www.wral.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Repub leaders in the state leg continued talking past one another on their main job — passing a new state budget — when they returned to session this week. The faltering negotiations bottomed out Wednesday, when the state House announced they were leaving Raleigh with no plans to return until 2026.
There is growing recognition that re-legalizing fusion voting would help to address some of the dysfunctions in our current politics. It would empower a wider range of voices to meaningfully participate in politics and create a pathway for moderates to help balance our party system against extremism
A practical path to ending the two-party system
Why allowing multiple nominations is the first step to multiple parties
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
There is growing recognition that re-legalizing fusion voting would help to address some of the dysfunctions in our current politics. It would empower a wider range of voices to meaningfully participate in politics and create a pathway for moderates to help balance our party system against extremism
To make censorship work in the U.S., you need to disguise it. The dagger of policing speech must be cloaked in some other neutral-seeming pretext. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has just such a secret weapon.
It’s time to take away Brendan Carr’s secret weapon
Why the news distortion policy has to go
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
To make censorship work in the U.S., you need to disguise it. The dagger of policing speech must be cloaked in some other neutral-seeming pretext. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has just such a secret weapon.
In an effort to get closer to Elon Musk, Epstein arranged for Elon’s brother Kimbal to date a woman in his circle. The unnamed woman, a former romantic partner of Epstein, was involved in a sham same-sex marriage scheme to keep his non-American girlfriends in the U.S.
Emails reveal Epstein’s infatuation with Musk
In a 2015 email, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein asked former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler about a phone conversation she had with Elon Musk.
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
In an effort to get closer to Elon Musk, Epstein arranged for Elon’s brother Kimbal to date a woman in his circle. The unnamed woman, a former romantic partner of Epstein, was involved in a sham same-sex marriage scheme to keep his non-American girlfriends in the U.S.
A confidant of Bill Pulte provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor, alarming senior officials of the government-backed lending giant who warned it could expose the company to claims that it was colluding with a rival to fix mortgage rates.
Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing confidential housing data
A confidant of Bill Pulte, the Trump administration’s top housing regulator, provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor.
apnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A confidant of Bill Pulte provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor, alarming senior officials of the government-backed lending giant who warned it could expose the company to claims that it was colluding with a rival to fix mortgage rates.
“According to the tax foundation, we have only made roughly $130B from both new and old tariffs thus far, so, that would basically wipe away all tariff revenue and then also call for additional spending. This will end up just like our DOGE dividends and be repositioned as ‘in the tax bill.’”
$2,000 Direct Payments Update: Scott Bessent on Who Will Likely Be Eligible
A $2,000 rebate could help Americans afford higher prices on groceries and everyday necessities.
www.newsweek.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
“According to the tax foundation, we have only made roughly $130B from both new and old tariffs thus far, so, that would basically wipe away all tariff revenue and then also call for additional spending. This will end up just like our DOGE dividends and be repositioned as ‘in the tax bill.’”
“Trump promised to make America healthy again and rein in use of the worst pesticides, but his EPA just proposed approving its fifth new ‘forever’ pesticide that will put people at risk for generations to come," Nathan Donley, environmental health science director at the CBD, said.
Project 2025 Tracker
A comprehensive, community-driven initiative to track the implementation of Project 2025's policy proposals
www.project2025.observer
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
“Trump promised to make America healthy again and rein in use of the worst pesticides, but his EPA just proposed approving its fifth new ‘forever’ pesticide that will put people at risk for generations to come," Nathan Donley, environmental health science director at the CBD, said.
Obama established DACA for those brought to the U.S. as children until Congress could pass legislation to give them a path to legal residence (they never did). Hundreds of thousands gave the gov their info in exchange for a promise to not be deported. Now, easy to find, ICE is targeting them.
November 13, 2025
We are watching the ideology of the far-right MAGAs smash against reality, with President Donald J.
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Obama established DACA for those brought to the U.S. as children until Congress could pass legislation to give them a path to legal residence (they never did). Hundreds of thousands gave the gov their info in exchange for a promise to not be deported. Now, easy to find, ICE is targeting them.
“Is your country turning against you? Is your influence waning? Are the people you lead starting to doubt your sense of leadership? Are you completely losing control? Well, try War…War provides you with the perfect distraction from all your troubles.” - X Ambassadors
Hegseth announces US military operation against ‘narco-terrorists’ in Latin America
President met with top generals earlier this week to discuss best means of tackling drug smugglers in Latin America, according to a report
www.independent.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“Is your country turning against you? Is your influence waning? Are the people you lead starting to doubt your sense of leadership? Are you completely losing control? Well, try War…War provides you with the perfect distraction from all your troubles.” - X Ambassadors
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular briefing on Friday that the US sale "seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 Communiqué," referring to earlier U.S.-China diplomatic agreements that relate to Taiwan.
China issues warning to Trump over arms sale to Taiwan
Taiwan is a self-governing democracy that China claims as its own territory.
www.newsweek.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular briefing on Friday that the US sale "seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 Communiqué," referring to earlier U.S.-China diplomatic agreements that relate to Taiwan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least four people were killed in overnight strikes by Russia, with Kyiv the primary target, and dozens were wounded, including children and a pregnant woman.
www.newsweek.com/russia-ukrai...
www.newsweek.com/russia-ukrai...
Russia launches massive fatal strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv hit: : "Wicked attack"
The Russia-Ukraine war is thundering on towards another winter with no clear end in sight.
www.newsweek.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least four people were killed in overnight strikes by Russia, with Kyiv the primary target, and dozens were wounded, including children and a pregnant woman.
www.newsweek.com/russia-ukrai...
www.newsweek.com/russia-ukrai...
The government that just 3 years ago ousted French troops in favor of Moscow is now under pressure that some fear could lead to a total collapse of the state, handing a historic victory for Al-Qaeda and dealing a blow to a region dealing with several simultaneous insurgencies by Islamist factions.
Advancing in Ukraine, Russia troops are losing ground to Al-Qaeda in Africa
"I think Russia is making the same mistake in Mali as it did in Syria," expert Anton Mardasov told Newsweek.
www.newsweek.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The government that just 3 years ago ousted French troops in favor of Moscow is now under pressure that some fear could lead to a total collapse of the state, handing a historic victory for Al-Qaeda and dealing a blow to a region dealing with several simultaneous insurgencies by Islamist factions.
After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftly reestablished its hold over areas from which Israel withdrew, killing dozens of Palestinians it accused of collaborating with Israel, theft or other crimes.
www.reuters.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftly reestablished its hold over areas from which Israel withdrew, killing dozens of Palestinians it accused of collaborating with Israel, theft or other crimes.
At a special session of the Council in Geneva on the situation in the city in Darfur which fell to paramilitary forces in October, the text passed without a vote - a strong sign of international support.
www.reuters.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
At a special session of the Council in Geneva on the situation in the city in Darfur which fell to paramilitary forces in October, the text passed without a vote - a strong sign of international support.
Indiana deals major blow to Trump’s plan to lock down the U.S. House
tinyurl.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Trackers: Project 2025, Federal Harms, Trump’s Take
www.project2025.observer
ourpublicservice.org/federal-harm...
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
www.project2025.observer
ourpublicservice.org/federal-harm...
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Project 2025 Tracker
A comprehensive, community-driven initiative to track the implementation of Project 2025's policy proposals
www.project2025.observer
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Trackers: Project 2025, Federal Harms, Trump’s Take
www.project2025.observer
ourpublicservice.org/federal-harm...
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
www.project2025.observer
ourpublicservice.org/federal-harm...
www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...
Reposted by Caera Thornton
If leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, veterans like Rep. Jamie Raskin, and young faces such as Rep. Maxwell Frost are the future of a new generation of Democrats, democracy might just stand a chance.
Undaunted
Rep. Robert Garcia shows Democrats how to fight MAGA
contrarian.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, veterans like Rep. Jamie Raskin, and young faces such as Rep. Maxwell Frost are the future of a new generation of Democrats, democracy might just stand a chance.
Reposted by Caera Thornton
Healthcare costs are skyrocketing. Trump is bombing boats near Venezuela. The DOJ won’t release the Epstein files. And where is Congress in all this madness? @repauchincloss.bsky.social is asking the same question.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/no-one-wants-to-govern-anymore-rep
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/no-one-wants-to-govern-anymore-rep
No One Wants to Govern Anymore: Rep. Jake Auchincloss on the Legislative's Atrophied Power
"The common thread across all of this is, where is Congress?"
contrarian.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Healthcare costs are skyrocketing. Trump is bombing boats near Venezuela. The DOJ won’t release the Epstein files. And where is Congress in all this madness? @repauchincloss.bsky.social is asking the same question.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/no-one-wants-to-govern-anymore-rep
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/no-one-wants-to-govern-anymore-rep