Frances Hioki
@franhioki.bsky.social
Christian left, nonviolence, interfaith. Archives and libraries. Historian of Buddhist-Christian dialogue: the Jesuits and the arts, Maria Kannon, diaries of Beatrice Lane Suzuki, art history (IUB), art and religion (GTU).
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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How to read the Epstein files like an expert. (Gift article) www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
How to Read the Epstein Files Like an Expert
Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown has some tips for what to look for when they emerge.
www.theatlantic.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
How to read the Epstein files like an expert. (Gift article) www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Elon Musk is about to become the first trillionaire.
The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.
We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.
We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
December 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Elon Musk is about to become the first trillionaire.
The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.
We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.
We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
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Theorists often talk about ‘the archive’ as if it is a thing that exists, but there is no ‘archive,’ only many particular archives, each with its own institutional, infrastructural+substantive affordances+restrictions, stories and silences, promises and pitfalls. This should not be controversial 🗃️
December 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Theorists often talk about ‘the archive’ as if it is a thing that exists, but there is no ‘archive,’ only many particular archives, each with its own institutional, infrastructural+substantive affordances+restrictions, stories and silences, promises and pitfalls. This should not be controversial 🗃️
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
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@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is training thousands of New Yorkers on how to protect their neighbors from ICE. Today, they are currently running two trainings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, both of which hit capacity because interest was so high.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
December 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is training thousands of New Yorkers on how to protect their neighbors from ICE. Today, they are currently running two trainings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, both of which hit capacity because interest was so high.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.
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Concede nothing. Let’s register and work with every eligible voter we can find so that we compete in and win these new districts and pick up seats currently held by Republicans too.
December 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Concede nothing. Let’s register and work with every eligible voter we can find so that we compete in and win these new districts and pick up seats currently held by Republicans too.
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For those in the US - this is the best way to find if there's a theater near you playing our movie when it opens 11/26. Sadly no AMC on this run, but Landmark, Alamo and other wonderful chains can keep it running as long as they want, even past the 12/12 Netflix drop. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Website | November 27 2025
Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on the official site. In theaters November 27 2025 brought to you by Netflix. Directed by: Rian Johnson. St...
www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
For those in the US - this is the best way to find if there's a theater near you playing our movie when it opens 11/26. Sadly no AMC on this run, but Landmark, Alamo and other wonderful chains can keep it running as long as they want, even past the 12/12 Netflix drop. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com
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COLLINS: “You’re leaving the door open to potentially running again next year?”
AFTYN: “Perhaps, yeah. Absolutely.” 👀
AFTYN: “Perhaps, yeah. Absolutely.” 👀
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
COLLINS: “You’re leaving the door open to potentially running again next year?”
AFTYN: “Perhaps, yeah. Absolutely.” 👀
AFTYN: “Perhaps, yeah. Absolutely.” 👀
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This is why labor laws are so important — and exactly why big corporations spend so much money lobbying against them.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
NEW: For years, NYC Starbucks workers have claimed that the company has arbitrarily cut their hours, denying them stable schedules. In a historic settlement announced today, Starbucks has to pay out $35 million to 15,000 workers.
This is the power of labor laws.
This is the power of labor laws.
Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law
New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours.
apnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This is why labor laws are so important — and exactly why big corporations spend so much money lobbying against them.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
It's also why unions are vital — and why we need to support @sbworkersunited.org's fight against corporate greed.
Solidarity.
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Breaking: Costco is suing Donald Trump for his tariffs, declaring them illegal and demanding a “full refund” for raising prices nationwide.
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Breaking: Costco is suing Donald Trump for his tariffs, declaring them illegal and demanding a “full refund” for raising prices nationwide.
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The 1178 Ranshofen Gospels give big Monday energy: three evangelists turn up to work missing key tools: no pen, wrong ink, no parchment.... only St John is prepared for the day.
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The 1178 Ranshofen Gospels give big Monday energy: three evangelists turn up to work missing key tools: no pen, wrong ink, no parchment.... only St John is prepared for the day.
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
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Via @clairegiangrave.bsky.social: After pleas for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, Pope Leo lands in crisis-hit Lebanon —> religionnews.com/2025/11/30/a...
After pleas for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, Pope Leo lands in crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon (RNS) — Fresh from warning about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday, urging a country battered by collapse and conflict to reclaim stability and pr...
religionnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Via @clairegiangrave.bsky.social: After pleas for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, Pope Leo lands in crisis-hit Lebanon —> religionnews.com/2025/11/30/a...
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🎯 @robsandia.bsky.social on Private School Vouchers (for the wealthy) — “CALL THEIR BLUFF… if they want public dollars, they should have to follow the same rules as public schools… it’s not a ‘COMPETITION’ when not everyone is playing by the same rules.”
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
November 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎯 @robsandia.bsky.social on Private School Vouchers (for the wealthy) — “CALL THEIR BLUFF… if they want public dollars, they should have to follow the same rules as public schools… it’s not a ‘COMPETITION’ when not everyone is playing by the same rules.”
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
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Small Business Saturday is a great time to get out there and visit the businesses in your community! It’s not easy owning a small business right now, so your support goes a long way. If you’re in Tucson like me, check out some places you can visit:
Small Business Saturday in Tucson
Shop Local. Support Community. Keep Tucson Unique.
www.tucsonlifestyle.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Small Business Saturday is a great time to get out there and visit the businesses in your community! It’s not easy owning a small business right now, so your support goes a long way. If you’re in Tucson like me, check out some places you can visit:
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Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Yes.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
Didn’t the FBi pull a lot of personnel from anti terrorism to put them on deportations?
Actually the whole security establishment pivoted
Actually the whole security establishment pivoted
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Yes.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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#StCecilia with Book and Palm Frond within an initial letter V, c. 1513, by #EufrasiaBurlamacchi (Italian, c.1482-1548). From “Eufrasia Burlamacchi,” by Loretta Vandi, www.lundhumphries.com/products/euf... #nuntastic #artherstory #womenartists #FeastofStCecilia #SaintCecilia
November 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#StCecilia with Book and Palm Frond within an initial letter V, c. 1513, by #EufrasiaBurlamacchi (Italian, c.1482-1548). From “Eufrasia Burlamacchi,” by Loretta Vandi, www.lundhumphries.com/products/euf... #nuntastic #artherstory #womenartists #FeastofStCecilia #SaintCecilia
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These individuals deserve our recognition and praise. They willingly put themselves at personal risk every night to ensure our safety.
Let’s lift these courageous individuals up and ensure they are acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to Portland and their community!
THANK YOU!
Let’s lift these courageous individuals up and ensure they are acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to Portland and their community!
THANK YOU!
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM
These individuals deserve our recognition and praise. They willingly put themselves at personal risk every night to ensure our safety.
Let’s lift these courageous individuals up and ensure they are acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to Portland and their community!
THANK YOU!
Let’s lift these courageous individuals up and ensure they are acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to Portland and their community!
THANK YOU!
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To our USPHS colleagues deployed to ICE:
These missions are hard. We see you.
Keep providing the most compassionate care possible 💚
And if you see harm or neglect - SPEAK UP
Report it through the channels.
If they ignore you, leak it. (DM us; we can help)
Your duty is to protect human lives 💚
These missions are hard. We see you.
Keep providing the most compassionate care possible 💚
And if you see harm or neglect - SPEAK UP
Report it through the channels.
If they ignore you, leak it. (DM us; we can help)
Your duty is to protect human lives 💚
ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits, deaths in custody mount
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
To our USPHS colleagues deployed to ICE:
These missions are hard. We see you.
Keep providing the most compassionate care possible 💚
And if you see harm or neglect - SPEAK UP
Report it through the channels.
If they ignore you, leak it. (DM us; we can help)
Your duty is to protect human lives 💚
These missions are hard. We see you.
Keep providing the most compassionate care possible 💚
And if you see harm or neglect - SPEAK UP
Report it through the channels.
If they ignore you, leak it. (DM us; we can help)
Your duty is to protect human lives 💚
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Huge win for Missouri and for all libraries. Thank you to MASL, MLA, the ACLU, and everyone involved! @la-cac.org #FReadom
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
Missouri court strikes down book ban law that pushed libraries to remove hundreds of titles
A law creating a misdemeanor offense for school employees who supply ‘sexually explicit material’ to students is now void.
www.stlpr.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Huge win for Missouri and for all libraries. Thank you to MASL, MLA, the ACLU, and everyone involved! @la-cac.org #FReadom
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...