Melissa Peters
@sartellpeters.bsky.social
I’m just me. Theater mom, slave to my canine overlords, homebody, Ravenclaw. Love God, love people, prove it.
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It’s such a harmful Christian theology that looks at wars and famine and says, “this might be the fulfillment of End Times prophecies!” and “Jesus might be retuning soon!” instead of “look at how much people are suffering!” and “how can we stop this injustice?”
June 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It’s such a harmful Christian theology that looks at wars and famine and says, “this might be the fulfillment of End Times prophecies!” and “Jesus might be retuning soon!” instead of “look at how much people are suffering!” and “how can we stop this injustice?”
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The Defense Dept has deleted references to Black, Hispanic & female service members as well as topics such as the Civil War from its website in order to remove all references to diversity, equity, & inclusion.
Sgt William H. Carney, a former slave, is the first black man to get the Medal of Honor.
Sgt William H. Carney, a former slave, is the first black man to get the Medal of Honor.
March 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Defense Dept has deleted references to Black, Hispanic & female service members as well as topics such as the Civil War from its website in order to remove all references to diversity, equity, & inclusion.
Sgt William H. Carney, a former slave, is the first black man to get the Medal of Honor.
Sgt William H. Carney, a former slave, is the first black man to get the Medal of Honor.
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if you find yourself reluctant to support the guy at Columbia because you find some of the politics he espoused distasteful or even abhorrent, you should know that this is exactly the reaction that they hoped for in choosing him as a target for unlawful detention based on political speech.
March 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
if you find yourself reluctant to support the guy at Columbia because you find some of the politics he espoused distasteful or even abhorrent, you should know that this is exactly the reaction that they hoped for in choosing him as a target for unlawful detention based on political speech.
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This is not normal, & yet we have no leadership to guide us through these dreadfully abnormal times.
Our leadership has Normalcy Bias, & it will be fatal if left untreated.
Our leadership has Normalcy Bias, & it will be fatal if left untreated.
March 5, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This is not normal, & yet we have no leadership to guide us through these dreadfully abnormal times.
Our leadership has Normalcy Bias, & it will be fatal if left untreated.
Our leadership has Normalcy Bias, & it will be fatal if left untreated.
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Being told to be more grateful is such textbook abuse, bullying, narcissism, and DARVO.
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Being told to be more grateful is such textbook abuse, bullying, narcissism, and DARVO.
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To donate to Ukraine you can go to war.Ukraine.ua/donate
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
March 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
To donate to Ukraine you can go to war.Ukraine.ua/donate
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
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The criticism over Zelenskyy not wearing a suit is not only foolish but more importantly: completely fails to understand why he doesn't. Of course the man own suits. That's not the point.
Here's why Zelenskky is not wearing a suit...
(quick thread)
Here's why Zelenskky is not wearing a suit...
(quick thread)
February 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The criticism over Zelenskyy not wearing a suit is not only foolish but more importantly: completely fails to understand why he doesn't. Of course the man own suits. That's not the point.
Here's why Zelenskky is not wearing a suit...
(quick thread)
Here's why Zelenskky is not wearing a suit...
(quick thread)
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The power play spectacle in the Oval Office today has me driving stakes down in Psalm 82, especially this part:
“God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?” Psalms 82:1-2
“God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?” Psalms 82:1-2
February 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The power play spectacle in the Oval Office today has me driving stakes down in Psalm 82, especially this part:
“God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?” Psalms 82:1-2
“God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?” Psalms 82:1-2
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Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.”
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
February 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.”
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
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Rejoice in diversity, rejoice in equity, rejoice in inclusion! There is joy in our differences, we belong in the world in our joyful difference together ✨
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
February 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Rejoice in diversity, rejoice in equity, rejoice in inclusion! There is joy in our differences, we belong in the world in our joyful difference together ✨
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
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American Christianity has marshaled its vast electoral muscle behind Trump in hopes of historic access to the White House and so far this coveted leverage has resulted in an Iranian Christian being deported to her imprisonment and possible death and two sex traffickers being freed and imported here.
This morning's WTF news - Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania for the US - reports news.sky.com/story/andrew...
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania for the US - reports
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are reportedly on a flight from Romania to the United States after previously having travel restrictions imposed on them.
news.sky.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
American Christianity has marshaled its vast electoral muscle behind Trump in hopes of historic access to the White House and so far this coveted leverage has resulted in an Iranian Christian being deported to her imprisonment and possible death and two sex traffickers being freed and imported here.
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📚 WATCH: “I can’t do much, but I can do this.”
As Rutherford County and other districts ban hundreds of books, a SMYRNA book store owner is offering banned books for free. #BannedBooksBrigade
Full: www.newschannel5.com/news/how-one...
As Rutherford County and other districts ban hundreds of books, a SMYRNA book store owner is offering banned books for free. #BannedBooksBrigade
Full: www.newschannel5.com/news/how-one...
February 22, 2025 at 5:07 AM
📚 WATCH: “I can’t do much, but I can do this.”
As Rutherford County and other districts ban hundreds of books, a SMYRNA book store owner is offering banned books for free. #BannedBooksBrigade
Full: www.newschannel5.com/news/how-one...
As Rutherford County and other districts ban hundreds of books, a SMYRNA book store owner is offering banned books for free. #BannedBooksBrigade
Full: www.newschannel5.com/news/how-one...
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Another “the cruelty is the point” move by the Trump Administration:
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Trump administration rolls back extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
The Trump administration has rolled back an 18-month extension of legal immigration protections for over half-a-million Haitians temporarily residing in the United States, creating uncertainty and anx...
www.miamiherald.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Another “the cruelty is the point” move by the Trump Administration:
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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There is zero ambiguity here. It’s nauseating.
Steve Bannon, after calling for Trump to be President for life, did a Nazi salute on stage at CPAC.
Nazism has officially taken over the GOP.
The few remaining conservatives have a choice: either leave the party and obstruct it—or choose to be complicit.
Nazism has officially taken over the GOP.
The few remaining conservatives have a choice: either leave the party and obstruct it—or choose to be complicit.
February 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
There is zero ambiguity here. It’s nauseating.
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The notion that Trump's "I'm king" tweet is "just trolling" or "a joke" presents an opportunity to recreate my just-joking thread (porting it over from the Bad Place):
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
February 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The notion that Trump's "I'm king" tweet is "just trolling" or "a joke" presents an opportunity to recreate my just-joking thread (porting it over from the Bad Place):
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
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Facts are hard www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Fact-checking Trump and Musk's claims that they are cutting government 'fraud and abuse'
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump say they have uncovered massive "fraud" in the federal government. But the projects the White House points to are largely ones that the administration disagrees wi...
www.pbs.org
February 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Facts are hard www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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Please, God, guard my heart from hatred masquerading as righteous anger.
Help me to know how to react like You do to injustice -- with anger that does not become contempt, bitterness, vindictiveness, or enmity. Because my human anger does not produce the justice that You desire.
Help me to know how to react like You do to injustice -- with anger that does not become contempt, bitterness, vindictiveness, or enmity. Because my human anger does not produce the justice that You desire.
February 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Please, God, guard my heart from hatred masquerading as righteous anger.
Help me to know how to react like You do to injustice -- with anger that does not become contempt, bitterness, vindictiveness, or enmity. Because my human anger does not produce the justice that You desire.
Help me to know how to react like You do to injustice -- with anger that does not become contempt, bitterness, vindictiveness, or enmity. Because my human anger does not produce the justice that You desire.
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Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
February 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
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I hear the nagging question you ask inside your head a few hundred times a day: "Is it me, or has a huge portion of this country lost its mind?"
It isn't you.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-gasli...
It isn't you.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-gasli...
Don't Gaslight Yourself. You're Right To Grieve What's Happening to America.
I know what you're thinking.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I hear the nagging question you ask inside your head a few hundred times a day: "Is it me, or has a huge portion of this country lost its mind?"
It isn't you.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-gasli...
It isn't you.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dont-gasli...
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God of blessing & woe, disturbing the deadly order of the world: give us faith tested in poverty, hunger for what truly satisfies, eyes softened by tears & hearts ready to laugh at what is false & pompous that we might protect the dignity of all people; thru Jesus, who turns the world upside down.
February 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
God of blessing & woe, disturbing the deadly order of the world: give us faith tested in poverty, hunger for what truly satisfies, eyes softened by tears & hearts ready to laugh at what is false & pompous that we might protect the dignity of all people; thru Jesus, who turns the world upside down.
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February 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM