Rev. Rae Fraumann 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@rae-fraumann.bsky.social
UMC pastor, practical/orthoprax theologian, social/economic justice advocate, non-binary trans masc, meaning maker, joy bringer, sarcastic, reverently irreverent, gadfly, nerd, spouse, parent (they/them)
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The order is illegal on its face. Obeying this puts senior leadership in moral and ethical jeopardy, just as those in the Pentagon who have obeyed this order are in jeopardy.
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point ordered 12 officially sanctioned clubs for women and ethnic or racial groups to shut down immediately, in a drive to comply with the Trump administration’s directives on diversity, equity and inclusion, the academy said on Wednesday.
West Point Disbands Clubs for Women and Minorities After Trump DEI Orders
The military academy ordered the closure of a dozen clubs for students affiliated with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The order is illegal on its face. Obeying this puts senior leadership in moral and ethical jeopardy, just as those in the Pentagon who have obeyed this order are in jeopardy.
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Two weeks into President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, H.I.V. groups abroad have not received any funding, jeopardizing the health of more than 20 million people, including 500,000 children.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment (Gift Article)
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Two weeks into President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, H.I.V. groups abroad have not received any funding, jeopardizing the health of more than 20 million people, including 500,000 children.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
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Multiple countries affected by the suspension of USAID services need to go to the ICC and ask for an indictment of DJT and EM. Attempted murder, and, as people die from lack of food and medicine, murder. For every single person.
How many countries would be off limits to them then?
How many countries would be off limits to them then?
February 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Multiple countries affected by the suspension of USAID services need to go to the ICC and ask for an indictment of DJT and EM. Attempted murder, and, as people die from lack of food and medicine, murder. For every single person.
How many countries would be off limits to them then?
How many countries would be off limits to them then?
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#UMC Council of Bishops letter.
"Our involvement in political systems is rooted in the Gospel imperative to love our neighbors, to do justice, & to care for the vulnerable." (The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church)
"Our involvement in political systems is rooted in the Gospel imperative to love our neighbors, to do justice, & to care for the vulnerable." (The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church)
Dear President Trump: Letter from United Methodist Council of Bishops
As Christians we believe that we are called to care for our neighbors, regardless of race, religion, status or nationality. These are not uniquely Christian values. We share these values and teachin...
www.unitedmethodistbishops.org
February 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#UMC Council of Bishops letter.
"Our involvement in political systems is rooted in the Gospel imperative to love our neighbors, to do justice, & to care for the vulnerable." (The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church)
"Our involvement in political systems is rooted in the Gospel imperative to love our neighbors, to do justice, & to care for the vulnerable." (The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church)
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Could be
February 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Could be
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“I think the strategy here is: ‘Well, we’re just going to do it and dare somebody to stop us, and by the time they stop us, we’ll have destroyed it.’”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Doge staffers enter Noaa headquarters and incite reports of cuts and threats
Members reportedly sought access to IT systems at agency that Project 2025 has called ‘harmful to US prosperity’
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
“I think the strategy here is: ‘Well, we’re just going to do it and dare somebody to stop us, and by the time they stop us, we’ll have destroyed it.’”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Reposted by Rev. Rae Fraumann 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Reposted by Rev. Rae Fraumann 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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With intention, I am learning to learn from those who have long lived in apocalyptic times, even while my pale skin and class kept me far too sheltered and oblivious.
Lessons from Unsung Heroes — BLK South - Reverse Migration
"Countless other unsung individuals played pivotal and often overlooked roles in advancing civil rights. These undervalued heroes were faith leaders, grassroots organizers, legal advocates, students, ...
www.blksouth.org
February 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
With intention, I am learning to learn from those who have long lived in apocalyptic times, even while my pale skin and class kept me far too sheltered and oblivious.
