Joseph Peter
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Delighted to share with you our fascinating interview with the amazing Anthea Butler, on the latest episode of "The Spiritual Life" podcast. Anthea speaks about her own history as a Catholic (and Evangelical)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj9J...
Anthea Butler on intellectual Catholicism, evangelicalism and why the ‘prosperity gospel’ persists
YouTube video by America - The Jesuit Review
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July 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Delighted to share with you our fascinating interview with the amazing Anthea Butler, on the latest episode of "The Spiritual Life" podcast. Anthea speaks about her own history as a Catholic (and Evangelical)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj9J...
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Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills reut.rs/44LBmvf
Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered his support and encouragement to the armed forces on Friday ahead of what the government has warned could be a new round of Chinese military exercises near the island from as early as next week.
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May 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills reut.rs/44LBmvf
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⚡️Explosions rock occupied Crimea as drone attack reportedly sets Russian ammo depot on fire.
Explosions rock occupied Crimea as drone attack reportedly sets Russian ammo depot on fire
A fire broke out at an ammunition depot in the village of Perevalne in Russian-occupied Crimea following a series of explosions during a drone attack on the morning of May 16, the Crimean Wind Telegra...
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May 16, 2025 at 6:09 AM
⚡️Explosions rock occupied Crimea as drone attack reportedly sets Russian ammo depot on fire.
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⚡️ Russian attacks kill 3, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day.
A drone attack against Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast injured three people, one of whom is in a critical condition, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
A drone attack against Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast injured three people, one of whom is in a critical condition, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
Russian attacks kill 3, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day
The attacks took place as Russian and Ukrainian delegates are set to meet in Istanbul in what would be the first direct negotiations between the two parties since 2022.
kyivindependent.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:27 AM
⚡️ Russian attacks kill 3, injure 15 in Ukraine over past day.
A drone attack against Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast injured three people, one of whom is in a critical condition, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
A drone attack against Odesa and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa Oblast injured three people, one of whom is in a critical condition, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
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arguing against birthright citizenship in front of the supreme court while at the same time pitching a netflix show where immigrants compete for citizenship is such a perfect microcosm of america right now that it feels fake
May 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
arguing against birthright citizenship in front of the supreme court while at the same time pitching a netflix show where immigrants compete for citizenship is such a perfect microcosm of america right now that it feels fake
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“Trump is cagey about whether he might try to stay in office after his current term expires,” writes Richard Primus. If the president’s goals conflict with the law, “he will disregard the project of the law as long as he can get away with it”:
Outsmarting the Constitution
Trump’s approach to a possible third term in office reveals his approach toward American law more generally.
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May 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
“Trump is cagey about whether he might try to stay in office after his current term expires,” writes Richard Primus. If the president’s goals conflict with the law, “he will disregard the project of the law as long as he can get away with it”:
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A decade of studying misinformation and here we are
May 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
A decade of studying misinformation and here we are
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When Nashville SC defeated Charlotte FC on Saturday, the supporters section lacked its usual verve and had visible gaps throughout the risers.
The reason was explained in a pair of large white banners.
No estamos todos aquí.
We are not all here.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
The reason was explained in a pair of large white banners.
No estamos todos aquí.
We are not all here.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
May 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
When Nashville SC defeated Charlotte FC on Saturday, the supporters section lacked its usual verve and had visible gaps throughout the risers.
The reason was explained in a pair of large white banners.
No estamos todos aquí.
We are not all here.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
The reason was explained in a pair of large white banners.
No estamos todos aquí.
We are not all here.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...
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NEW: Facing a significant increase in the number of SpaceX launches, British officials detailed their concerns about the safety of Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean territories after debris from an earlier failed launch littered beaches and roads.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
After Two SpaceX Explosions, U.K. Officials Ask FAA to Change Starship Flight Plans
Facing a significant increase in the number of SpaceX launches, British officials detailed their concerns about the safety of Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean territories after debris from an earl...
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May 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
NEW: Facing a significant increase in the number of SpaceX launches, British officials detailed their concerns about the safety of Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean territories after debris from an earlier failed launch littered beaches and roads.
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
By @heathervogell.bsky.social
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Something I hope everyone covers this tomorrow notes is that...the President has no authority whatsoever to make trade deals without congress. None. Not even the pretext of one.
New: Trump is expected to announce on Thursday that the US will strike a trade deal with the UK, according to a person familiar with the matter, the first agreement for the administration since it imposed sweeping tariffs against its trading partners last month @theguardian.com story TK
May 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Something I hope everyone covers this tomorrow notes is that...the President has no authority whatsoever to make trade deals without congress. None. Not even the pretext of one.
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The Bulwark Is Thriving in Trump Era:
Nearing 1 million subs while beefing up original reporting and churning out YouTube clips. Business is good, but @timmiller.bsky.social says he’d “gladly not be hitting this milestone” if it meant covering a Harris presidency
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
Nearing 1 million subs while beefing up original reporting and churning out YouTube clips. Business is good, but @timmiller.bsky.social says he’d “gladly not be hitting this milestone” if it meant covering a Harris presidency
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“People Feel Like They Are Friends With Us”: How ‘The Bulwark’ Is Thriving in a New Trump Era
The Never Trumpers on Substack are nearing 1 million subscriptions while beefing up original reporting and churning out YouTube clips. Business is good, but Tim Miller says he’d “gladly not be hitting...
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May 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Bulwark Is Thriving in Trump Era:
Nearing 1 million subs while beefing up original reporting and churning out YouTube clips. Business is good, but @timmiller.bsky.social says he’d “gladly not be hitting this milestone” if it meant covering a Harris presidency
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
Nearing 1 million subs while beefing up original reporting and churning out YouTube clips. Business is good, but @timmiller.bsky.social says he’d “gladly not be hitting this milestone” if it meant covering a Harris presidency
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Seattle port commissioner: "We currently do not have any container ships at port right now.”
So by Trump’s logic this means we’re making money?
So by Trump’s logic this means we’re making money?
May 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Seattle port commissioner: "We currently do not have any container ships at port right now.”
So by Trump’s logic this means we’re making money?
So by Trump’s logic this means we’re making money?
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Report from Europe by investment analyst Chris Smart: "clearly puzzled, deeply disappointed, and more than a little angry." leadingthoughts.substack.com/p/theyre-rea...
They're Really Mad at Us
As Europeans come to grips with a more selfish America, they're also a little disappointed and increasingly determined.
leadingthoughts.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Report from Europe by investment analyst Chris Smart: "clearly puzzled, deeply disappointed, and more than a little angry." leadingthoughts.substack.com/p/theyre-rea...
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⚡️Military communications in Moscow Oblast sabotaged amid Russia's Victory Day celebrations, partisans claim.
Military communications in Moscow Oblast sabotaged amid Russia's Victory Day celebrations, partisans claim
The Atesh partisan group claims it disabled communication at several Russian military facilities when it allegedly destroyed equipment at a transformer substation in the village of Mogiltsy in Russia'...
kyivindependent.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:07 AM
⚡️Military communications in Moscow Oblast sabotaged amid Russia's Victory Day celebrations, partisans claim.
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NIH is ending funding for research on vaccine hesitancy, the Covid pandemic, gender-affirming care, climate change, DEI, and more.
Here’s the language the agency will require staff to use to describe the cuts, according to a leaked draft guidance memo: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here’s the language the agency will require staff to use to describe the cuts, according to a leaked draft guidance memo: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Leaked memo reveals details about Trump's war on science at the NIH
On the chopping block for grants: Vaccine hesitancy, the health effects of climate change, gender-affirming care, DEI, research in China, and more.
www.motherjones.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
NIH is ending funding for research on vaccine hesitancy, the Covid pandemic, gender-affirming care, climate change, DEI, and more.
Here’s the language the agency will require staff to use to describe the cuts, according to a leaked draft guidance memo: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here’s the language the agency will require staff to use to describe the cuts, according to a leaked draft guidance memo: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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🇬🇧 Conservative MP Mark Pritchard: “I have supported Israel at all costs - today I want to say I got it wrong. I condemn Israel for what it is doing to the Palestinian people in Gaza and indeed in the West Bank… the life of a Palestinian child is as precious as the life of a Jewish child."
May 8, 2025 at 3:14 AM
🇬🇧 Conservative MP Mark Pritchard: “I have supported Israel at all costs - today I want to say I got it wrong. I condemn Israel for what it is doing to the Palestinian people in Gaza and indeed in the West Bank… the life of a Palestinian child is as precious as the life of a Jewish child."
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Remarkable: Karl Rove is now warning that Trump's illegal rendition of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is undermining Trump's overall approval on immigration.
Makes the idea that Dems should avoid this topic look especially silly.
On the pod, @lakshya.splitticket.org digs deep
newrepublic.com/article/1948...
Makes the idea that Dems should avoid this topic look especially silly.
On the pod, @lakshya.splitticket.org digs deep
newrepublic.com/article/1948...
Trump Seethes as Karl Rove’s Harsh On-Air Poll Warning Deflates MAGA
As Trump bristles at the GOP strategist’s advice about his slippage on immigration, an elections analyst explains the hidden reasons Trump is losing ground on his best issue—and how Dems should procee...
newrepublic.com
May 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Remarkable: Karl Rove is now warning that Trump's illegal rendition of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is undermining Trump's overall approval on immigration.
Makes the idea that Dems should avoid this topic look especially silly.
On the pod, @lakshya.splitticket.org digs deep
newrepublic.com/article/1948...
Makes the idea that Dems should avoid this topic look especially silly.
On the pod, @lakshya.splitticket.org digs deep
newrepublic.com/article/1948...
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Our cover this week.
April 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our cover this week.
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Happy Easter! The Risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene, at a time when the testimony of women was often doubted. The proclamation of the Gospel often depends on unlikely witnesses to grace. A meditation on the Gospel for Easter Sunday. outreach.faith/2025/04/unli...
Unlikely witnesses to grace - Outreach
It is often those who bear wounds from both the church and society who are the most authentic proclaimers of the Gospel.
outreach.faith
April 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Happy Easter! The Risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene, at a time when the testimony of women was often doubted. The proclamation of the Gospel often depends on unlikely witnesses to grace. A meditation on the Gospel for Easter Sunday. outreach.faith/2025/04/unli...
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Rest in peace, Pope Francis.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything.
April 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Rest in peace, Pope Francis.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything.
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WATCH: Sen. Van Hollen says he’s headed to El Salvador tomorrow morning to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—and to hopefully visit him in prison. "I promised his wife and his family that I would do everything I could 24/7 to try to bring him home. And that's why I am going to El Salvador."
April 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
WATCH: Sen. Van Hollen says he’s headed to El Salvador tomorrow morning to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—and to hopefully visit him in prison. "I promised his wife and his family that I would do everything I could 24/7 to try to bring him home. And that's why I am going to El Salvador."
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Why so many Trump supporters are choosing Trump over the Constitution. Today’s show, have a listen.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Political Tribalism Callouses Your Soul
Podcast Episode · The Social Contract with Joe Walsh · 04/15/2025 · 37m
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April 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Why so many Trump supporters are choosing Trump over the Constitution. Today’s show, have a listen.👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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My latest about how Republicans are trying to steal an election in North Carolina and how it could usher in a new era of unprecedented election subversion. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/repu...
Republicans Are Trying to Steal an Election
From Marc | For the sake of our democracy, let us hope the courts once again prevent that from happening.
www.democracydocket.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
My latest about how Republicans are trying to steal an election in North Carolina and how it could usher in a new era of unprecedented election subversion. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/repu...
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AOC: I saw on Fox, Jeanine Pirro says that they found so many babies and two year olds and four year olds receiving social security. I got a notice for you Jeanine Pirro: those babies receive social security because their parents died. That’s not a waste. That’s humanity. That’s America.
April 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
AOC: I saw on Fox, Jeanine Pirro says that they found so many babies and two year olds and four year olds receiving social security. I got a notice for you Jeanine Pirro: those babies receive social security because their parents died. That’s not a waste. That’s humanity. That’s America.
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Karoline Leavitt is a liar, propagandist & accomplice to a criminal regime. “There is never going to be a world in which [Kilmar Abrego Garcia] is going to live a peaceful life in MD because he is a foreign terrorist & MS-13 gang member,” she said w/o evidence about a man who's committed no crime.
April 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Karoline Leavitt is a liar, propagandist & accomplice to a criminal regime. “There is never going to be a world in which [Kilmar Abrego Garcia] is going to live a peaceful life in MD because he is a foreign terrorist & MS-13 gang member,” she said w/o evidence about a man who's committed no crime.