Denise Starkey
@doctorstarkles.bsky.social
Professor, feminist theologian, lover of the search for truth, dogs and trees and nature, nomadic spiritualities of home.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Thinking this level of inequality is unsustainable isn’t radical, thinking it isn’t is
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Thinking this level of inequality is unsustainable isn’t radical, thinking it isn’t is
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Lots of US companies have done lots of dreadful things to Americans. But the symbolism of paying to destroy the White House is hard to top.
This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
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Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Lots of US companies have done lots of dreadful things to Americans. But the symbolism of paying to destroy the White House is hard to top.
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There are a lot of things that Trump smashing up the White House might remind you of. For me: Trump smashing up Congress via his volunteer thug army.
October 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
There are a lot of things that Trump smashing up the White House might remind you of. For me: Trump smashing up Congress via his volunteer thug army.
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How long do you think it will take before soup kitchen scenes like this will be witnessed in our country again ?
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
How long do you think it will take before soup kitchen scenes like this will be witnessed in our country again ?
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October 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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“If we aren't free to pursue research and teaching based on wherever the knowledge leads us, we are not truly working in the service of the public.”
— Rana Jaleel, associate professor at UC Davis & Chair of the AAUP’s Committee A on Academic Freedom & Tenure
— Rana Jaleel, associate professor at UC Davis & Chair of the AAUP’s Committee A on Academic Freedom & Tenure
How Academic Freedom in Universities Generates the Greatest Value for Society
Academic freedom is at the foundation of one of the most powerful and fundamental ideas about universities. Learn about how academic freedom has contributed to broad benefits in society and UC Davis f...
lettersandsciencemag.ucdavis.edu
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“If we aren't free to pursue research and teaching based on wherever the knowledge leads us, we are not truly working in the service of the public.”
— Rana Jaleel, associate professor at UC Davis & Chair of the AAUP’s Committee A on Academic Freedom & Tenure
— Rana Jaleel, associate professor at UC Davis & Chair of the AAUP’s Committee A on Academic Freedom & Tenure
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All of us who are US citizens suffer from moral injury from the things done in our name, including the denial of basic needs this country can well afford to address, including healthcare to all immigrants. It would heal that moral injury to do this; it's an ethical act, not just a practical one.
I'm sorry, but what's wrong with giving health care to immigrants? Republicans don't even want to give health care to citizens, but I don't understand the argument against keeping people who contribute billions of dollars to the economy healthy. It's also less expensive in the long run.
October 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
All of us who are US citizens suffer from moral injury from the things done in our name, including the denial of basic needs this country can well afford to address, including healthcare to all immigrants. It would heal that moral injury to do this; it's an ethical act, not just a practical one.
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Thread.
The story of 2024 is this: Trump had a plan to destroy American government called Project 2025, which had, literally, not a typo, a 4% approval rating. He lied constantly and said he wouldn't do it.
Then he entered office and immediately implemented AN EVEN MORE EXTREME VERSION OF IT.
Then he entered office and immediately implemented AN EVEN MORE EXTREME VERSION OF IT.
October 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thread.
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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
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Kirk's murder is being weaponized to corral us into a smaller and smaller arena of speech, and it is our job to refuse to be confined, to keep speaking out, to keep making irreverent jokes, supporting progressive voices, chastising the high-profile cowards, and talking among ourselves.
The War on Truth Heats Up (just in time for Constitution Day)
Hannah Arendt famously wrote, “The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction (i.e., the real...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Kirk's murder is being weaponized to corral us into a smaller and smaller arena of speech, and it is our job to refuse to be confined, to keep speaking out, to keep making irreverent jokes, supporting progressive voices, chastising the high-profile cowards, and talking among ourselves.
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The US government is torturing children. Just say that.
🚨NEW: Declarations filed in the lawsuit against the rushed attempt to deport 600 Guatemalan children reveals the chaotic way the Trump admin carried out the operation.
Children were taken out of bed after midnight to be rushed onto planes. One girl "was so scared she vomited."
Children were taken out of bed after midnight to be rushed onto planes. One girl "was so scared she vomited."
September 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The US government is torturing children. Just say that.
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This is how you do it folks: gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
Gov. Pritzker Informs Public of Trump Administration’s Plans to Deploy Federal Agents to Chicago
Illinois leaders remain united against sending troops to Chicago, call for real public safety support instead of political theater
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This is how you do it folks: gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
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McConnell 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘴 this most dangerous period since the second world war as much as the orange demagogue does.
Too late for regrets, Mitch, you'll go down in history as the one who could've prevented this before it started... with a single Senate vote at the orange demagogue's second impeachment trial!🙄
Too late for regrets, Mitch, you'll go down in history as the one who could've prevented this before it started... with a single Senate vote at the orange demagogue's second impeachment trial!🙄
Very strange to see such stark warnings from a guy who so effectively advanced Trump's agenda www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s second presidency is ‘most dangerous period’ since second world war, Mitch McConnell says
Former Senate leader likens administration’s fixation with tariffs to isolationist policies of the US in the 1930s
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
McConnell 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘴 this most dangerous period since the second world war as much as the orange demagogue does.
Too late for regrets, Mitch, you'll go down in history as the one who could've prevented this before it started... with a single Senate vote at the orange demagogue's second impeachment trial!🙄
Too late for regrets, Mitch, you'll go down in history as the one who could've prevented this before it started... with a single Senate vote at the orange demagogue's second impeachment trial!🙄
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My entire feed rn is
Senator: Do you think heart failure causes death
RFK: Senator, medicine doesn't work, we all need to be drinking raccoon blood
Senator: Do you think heart failure causes death
RFK: Senator, medicine doesn't work, we all need to be drinking raccoon blood
September 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My entire feed rn is
Senator: Do you think heart failure causes death
RFK: Senator, medicine doesn't work, we all need to be drinking raccoon blood
Senator: Do you think heart failure causes death
RFK: Senator, medicine doesn't work, we all need to be drinking raccoon blood
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Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay.
Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas.
Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art
Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas.
Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art
September 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay.
Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas.
Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art
Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas.
Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art
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Arguably the most anti-religious administration in history. Just nakedly hostile to those who wish to practice their faith.
Trump administration moves to bar states and even private (!) nonprofits, such as Red Cross, from helping undocumented immigrants after disasters.
Evil. s2.washingtonpost.com/4467742/68af...
Evil. s2.washingtonpost.com/4467742/68af...
DHS moves to bar aid groups from serving undocumented immigrants
Disaster-aid groups said the new contracts would make it harder for nonprofits to help the most vulnerable Americans in the aftermath of a disaster.
s2.washingtonpost.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Arguably the most anti-religious administration in history. Just nakedly hostile to those who wish to practice their faith.
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As @proftwolf.bsky.social said, it’s time to fight!
Become a member of @aaup.org or your local union and let’s organize together to fight!
Become a member of @aaup.org or your local union and let’s organize together to fight!
“The most powerful, well-heeled institutions of higher education in this country are cutting deals with the Trump administration that undermine the future of higher education.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
Thousands Ask Harvard Not to ‘Give in’ and Pay Fine to Trump
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
As @proftwolf.bsky.social said, it’s time to fight!
Become a member of @aaup.org or your local union and let’s organize together to fight!
Become a member of @aaup.org or your local union and let’s organize together to fight!
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An idea:
August 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
An idea: