Jim Porter
@porterje.bsky.social
University professor of rhetoric, ethics, technology, and communication; history of rhetoric theory, history of writing technologies, ethics of genAI, theology
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Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
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No doubt there is intense consumer demand for gas-guzzling, wood-paneled station wagons.
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
No doubt there is intense consumer demand for gas-guzzling, wood-paneled station wagons.
We should encourage more sleeping, not less.
It’s alarming that Trump can’t stay awake during a cabinet meeting. It’s more alarming what he says when he is awake.
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We should encourage more sleeping, not less.
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On top of the ethical arguments, yes, there's a critical utilitarian one as well.
Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
On top of the ethical arguments, yes, there's a critical utilitarian one as well.
The epitome of.
i'm actually struck by how pete hegseth isn't just a cowardly man but a capital-c Coward. a guy who gets off on abusing and hurting people he thinks are weaker than him and then tries to run and hide when there might be consequences
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The epitome of.
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"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
What gets derided today as “woke” is what we used to call “basic human decency”—respect and concern for ALL others, but especially the poor, the homeless, immigrants, the disadvantaged. Both Democrats and Republicans agreed on this. Woke up, America. #ethics
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What gets derided today as “woke” is what we used to call “basic human decency”—respect and concern for ALL others, but especially the poor, the homeless, immigrants, the disadvantaged. Both Democrats and Republicans agreed on this. Woke up, America. #ethics
Chicago-style ethics: “Love your neighbor—or I’ll break your kneecaps.”
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Chicago-style ethics: “Love your neighbor—or I’ll break your kneecaps.”
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Full statement: www.newwaysministry.org/2025/11/13/n...
New Ways Ministry Criticizes U.S. Bishops on Anti-Trans Health Policies - New Ways Ministry
New Ways Ministry's response to the U.S. bishops' conference's adoption of a new set of guidelines for Catholic hospitals forbidding the institutions to provide gender-affirming medical care to transg...
www.newwaysministry.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Full statement: www.newwaysministry.org/2025/11/13/n...
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New Ways Ministry has released a statement condemning the USCCB’s new Catholic healthcare directives forbidding gender-affirming care.
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
New Ways Ministry has released a statement condemning the USCCB’s new Catholic healthcare directives forbidding gender-affirming care.
See infrastructure bill; republican health care plan.
Trump, Eric & Junior promised their patriotic ‘Made in the USA’ cell phones would be delivered in Aug to the MAGA rubes. Still no phones, and the ‘Made in USA’ claim had been scrubbed from their website. Scam #1,284. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
See infrastructure bill; republican health care plan.
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Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
That has been clear. The Bible (well, a skewed reading thereof) has been their guide, rather than the Constitution or the will of the people.
"On moral issues, I'm not taking polls. I'm trying to discern what kind of biblical wisdom I can get as a Christian. The more clear the issue is in my judgement, based on what the Bible says, the stronger my stance is going to be."
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
That has been clear. The Bible (well, a skewed reading thereof) has been their guide, rather than the Constitution or the will of the people.
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ICYMI
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
ICYMI
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
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NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
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Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, as he urged the American people to listen to them and treat migrants humanely.
Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, as he urged the American people to listen to them and treat migrants humanely.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, as he urged the American people to listen to them and treat migrants humanely.
Well, the more golf he plays the better for all of US, no? Let's encourage it.
Congratulations to Donald Trump for surpassing Barack Obama.
Donald Trump has now officially passed Obama's eight-year total of rounds of golf — in less than five years. I've added a chart to my tracker of Trump's golf/property visits to show just how far past Obama he's getting.
www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Well, the more golf he plays the better for all of US, no? Let's encourage it.
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Happy to share that I have a chapter in this volume that just came out.
April 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Happy to share that I have a chapter in this volume that just came out.
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The information contradicts the Trump administration's narrative that it is targeting the "worst of the worst" when conducting immigration enforcement. and seems to violate a 2022 federal consent decree that puts strong conditions on warrantless arrests. n.pr/4i6rNLX
DOJ records show hundreds of immigrants arrested in Chicago had no criminal records
The information contradicts the Trump administration's narrative that it is targeting the "worst of the worst" when conducting immigration enforcement. and seems to violate a 2022 federal consent decree that puts strong conditions on warrantless arrests.
n.pr
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The information contradicts the Trump administration's narrative that it is targeting the "worst of the worst" when conducting immigration enforcement. and seems to violate a 2022 federal consent decree that puts strong conditions on warrantless arrests. n.pr/4i6rNLX
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Judge: Trump Administration Can’t ‘Blanket’ Deny UC New Grants or Demand Payout https://bit.ly/3LLgAUX
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Judge: Trump Administration Can’t ‘Blanket’ Deny UC New Grants or Demand Payout https://bit.ly/3LLgAUX
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#Trump’s DOJ Own Data Show 97.4% of 614 #ICE Detained Immigrants in #Chicago Have No Criminal Record
“16 people arrested with criminal histories—representing just 2.6% of the total listed— “5 domestic battery, 2 drunk driving…
www.commondreams.org/news/worst-o...
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“16 people arrested with criminal histories—representing just 2.6% of the total listed— “5 domestic battery, 2 drunk driving…
www.commondreams.org/news/worst-o...
mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/...
'Worst of the Worst'? DOJ Figures Show 97.4% of 614 Detained Immigrants in Chicago Had No Criminal Record | Common Dreams
Of 614 people on list who may have been unlawfully arrested and detained by federal officials, only 16 had a criminal record of any kind.
www.commondreams.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#Trump’s DOJ Own Data Show 97.4% of 614 #ICE Detained Immigrants in #Chicago Have No Criminal Record
“16 people arrested with criminal histories—representing just 2.6% of the total listed— “5 domestic battery, 2 drunk driving…
www.commondreams.org/news/worst-o...
mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/...
“16 people arrested with criminal histories—representing just 2.6% of the total listed— “5 domestic battery, 2 drunk driving…
www.commondreams.org/news/worst-o...
mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/...
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Fun fact: the US sells more higher ed to China than soybeans
Trump's campaign to kill an industry where America runs a massive trade surplus is succeeding
New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fun fact: the US sells more higher ed to China than soybeans