Patrick
@revpatrick87.bsky.social
Progressive Pastor in Memphis. Runner, reader, and French fry eater
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NEW from me: My dispatch from the first worship service of Christian nationalist Doug Wilson’s new church plant in DC over the weekend, where Pete Hegseth sat near the front and the pastor preached beneath an American flag.
“Worship is warfare,” the pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/07/14/w...
“Worship is warfare,” the pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/07/14/w...
With Pete Hegseth in the pews, a Christian nationalist church plant launches in DC
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Christ Kirk DC is the latest example of pastor Doug Wilson's growing sphere of influence among a cadre of conservatives sometimes described as the 'New Right.'
religionnews.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW from me: My dispatch from the first worship service of Christian nationalist Doug Wilson’s new church plant in DC over the weekend, where Pete Hegseth sat near the front and the pastor preached beneath an American flag.
“Worship is warfare,” the pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/07/14/w...
“Worship is warfare,” the pastor said. religionnews.com/2025/07/14/w...
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There it is.
Republicans just BLOCKED the release of the Epstein Files.
Republicans just BLOCKED the release of the Epstein Files.
July 15, 2025 at 3:20 AM
There it is.
Republicans just BLOCKED the release of the Epstein Files.
Republicans just BLOCKED the release of the Epstein Files.
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Investigative journalist @jkbjournalist.bsky.social has been all over the Epstein case for years. She calls the prison video released to *prove* it was a suicide “misleading”, and points to the numerous shady equipment failures surrounding his death.
July 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Investigative journalist @jkbjournalist.bsky.social has been all over the Epstein case for years. She calls the prison video released to *prove* it was a suicide “misleading”, and points to the numerous shady equipment failures surrounding his death.
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That Peter Thiel is who gave us JD Vance and has so much influence over the Trump regime should terrify us all
(H/T @goodworkmb)
(H/T @goodworkmb)
July 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
That Peter Thiel is who gave us JD Vance and has so much influence over the Trump regime should terrify us all
(H/T @goodworkmb)
(H/T @goodworkmb)
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At a doctor’s office — with no warrants, masked, no ID 😳
What are we doing? 🇺🇸
What are we doing? 🇺🇸
July 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
At a doctor’s office — with no warrants, masked, no ID 😳
What are we doing? 🇺🇸
What are we doing? 🇺🇸
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July 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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This is exactly the kind of speech that in an Aaron Sorkin TV show would convince his opponents and win the day.
Sadly, this is not an Aaron Sorkin TV show.
Sadly, this is not an Aaron Sorkin TV show.
I love the Ten Commandments.
I’ve tried to build my life on the Ten Commandments.
But forcing teachers to post the Ten Commandments violates the most important commandment: love thy neighbor.
I’ve tried to build my life on the Ten Commandments.
But forcing teachers to post the Ten Commandments violates the most important commandment: love thy neighbor.
May 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is exactly the kind of speech that in an Aaron Sorkin TV show would convince his opponents and win the day.
Sadly, this is not an Aaron Sorkin TV show.
Sadly, this is not an Aaron Sorkin TV show.
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There's been lotsa talk about Trump and court orders, but one case has gotten less attention:
In February, a federal judge — ruling in a case brought by faith groups — ordered the Trump to restart the U.S. refugee program.
Three months later, it still hasn't. religionnews.com/2025/05/29/a...
In February, a federal judge — ruling in a case brought by faith groups — ordered the Trump to restart the U.S. refugee program.
Three months later, it still hasn't. religionnews.com/2025/05/29/a...
90 days after judge's order, Trump administration has failed to restart refugee program
(RNS) — Faith groups say thousands remain locked in limbo as the administration drags its feet.
religionnews.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
There's been lotsa talk about Trump and court orders, but one case has gotten less attention:
In February, a federal judge — ruling in a case brought by faith groups — ordered the Trump to restart the U.S. refugee program.
Three months later, it still hasn't. religionnews.com/2025/05/29/a...
In February, a federal judge — ruling in a case brought by faith groups — ordered the Trump to restart the U.S. refugee program.
Three months later, it still hasn't. religionnews.com/2025/05/29/a...
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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst responds to voters saying that cutting Medicaid will kill them: “Well, we all are going to die.”
May 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst responds to voters saying that cutting Medicaid will kill them: “Well, we all are going to die.”
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Since a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd in 2020, the number of people killed by the police each year has continued to rise — and Black Americans are still killed in disproportionate numbers. Our data reporter explains his findings. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...
May 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Since a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd in 2020, the number of people killed by the police each year has continued to rise — and Black Americans are still killed in disproportionate numbers. Our data reporter explains his findings. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...
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Is this bad? It’s bad, yeah?
Opinion | We Study Fascism, and We’re Leaving the U.S.
www.nytimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Is this bad? It’s bad, yeah?
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Speaking of Fresh Air:
Please take 20 minutes and listen to Terry Gross’ tribute to her late husband, Francis Davis.
In grief, a brilliant musician might write a song, a poet an ode, a painter a portrait.
Terry, just as gifted, uses her medium.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Please take 20 minutes and listen to Terry Gross’ tribute to her late husband, Francis Davis.
In grief, a brilliant musician might write a song, a poet an ode, a painter a portrait.
Terry, just as gifted, uses her medium.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Terry Gross Remembers Her Late Husband, Francis Davis
Podcast Episode · Fresh Air · 05/01/2025 · 46m
podcasts.apple.com
May 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Speaking of Fresh Air:
Please take 20 minutes and listen to Terry Gross’ tribute to her late husband, Francis Davis.
In grief, a brilliant musician might write a song, a poet an ode, a painter a portrait.
Terry, just as gifted, uses her medium.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Please take 20 minutes and listen to Terry Gross’ tribute to her late husband, Francis Davis.
In grief, a brilliant musician might write a song, a poet an ode, a painter a portrait.
Terry, just as gifted, uses her medium.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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DEEP DISH COMMUNION WAFERS
May 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
DEEP DISH COMMUNION WAFERS
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People spend a lot of time wondering why the left is worse at using independent media to control the national narrative.
A useful exercise is to ask why the left is also worse at selling snake oil and pyramid schemes, because I think the reasons are basically exactly the same.
A useful exercise is to ask why the left is also worse at selling snake oil and pyramid schemes, because I think the reasons are basically exactly the same.
April 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
People spend a lot of time wondering why the left is worse at using independent media to control the national narrative.
A useful exercise is to ask why the left is also worse at selling snake oil and pyramid schemes, because I think the reasons are basically exactly the same.
A useful exercise is to ask why the left is also worse at selling snake oil and pyramid schemes, because I think the reasons are basically exactly the same.
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⚡️JUST NOW: The cruel Lamberth & Watson bill to block undocumented kids from schools across 🇺🇸 interrupted by prayer, until trooper escorted clergy and others out
It passed Gov ops 8-7 (Faison joined the Dems against)
It passed Gov ops 8-7 (Faison joined the Dems against)
April 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
⚡️JUST NOW: The cruel Lamberth & Watson bill to block undocumented kids from schools across 🇺🇸 interrupted by prayer, until trooper escorted clergy and others out
It passed Gov ops 8-7 (Faison joined the Dems against)
It passed Gov ops 8-7 (Faison joined the Dems against)
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Imagine being so hated that people all over the country march in the streets to say how much you suck.
April 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Imagine being so hated that people all over the country march in the streets to say how much you suck.
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The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim—
Oh.
Oh.
April 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The stock market is tanking so badly it almost feels like we are being governed by someone who went bankrupt six tim—
Oh.
Oh.
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The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
April 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The richest man in the world spent more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
And the fact his $25 million was a drop in the bucket compared to what he's spent on other elections is exactly why we must overturn Citizens United.
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Okay now Sens. Cory Booker and Chris Coons (a Yale Divinity School grad) are literally just having a lengthy discussion of scripture and the Bible on the Senate floor right now.
Religious left: still a thing.
Religious left: still a thing.
April 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Okay now Sens. Cory Booker and Chris Coons (a Yale Divinity School grad) are literally just having a lengthy discussion of scripture and the Bible on the Senate floor right now.
Religious left: still a thing.
Religious left: still a thing.
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The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.
Academy apologizes for not adequately supporting Oscar-winning Palestinian director
The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.
www.npr.org
March 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement.
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🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
March 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
😂😂😂
OK but why blow up a Tesla when you can just wait for it to self-explode?
March 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
😂😂😂
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World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.
March 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.
It was a powerful gathering!
🔥MEMPHIS VS. MUSK: “All money is not good money.”
At a memphis cap town hall with Mayor Young Memphians brought the thunder against Elon’s XAI grabbing land, polluting, draining resources w/o community input
(A student had the line of the day)
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DHhfmhx...
At a memphis cap town hall with Mayor Young Memphians brought the thunder against Elon’s XAI grabbing land, polluting, draining resources w/o community input
(A student had the line of the day)
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DHhfmhx...
March 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It was a powerful gathering!