Steubenville survivors
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The constant challenge
"Where everybody lies about everything of importance, the truthteller, whether he knows it or not, has begun to act; he, too, has engaged himself in political business, for, in the unlikely event that he survives, he has made a start toward changing the world.”
Hannah Arendt - "Truth and Politics"
Hannah Arendt - "Truth and Politics"
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The constant challenge
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An Arizona man is facing felony charges for threatening to shoot up a gay bar to avenge Charlie Kirk. He was convinced the shooter had "transgender ideology." Fortunately, he was stopped, but this is on the media for running with the erroneous WSJ reporting. www.azfamily.com/2025/09/19/p...
Phoenix man accused of threatening to shoot up gay bar amid political anger
A Phoenix man is in jail after police say he threatened to shoot up a gay bar near his apartment reportedly because he was angry about recent political violence across the country.
www.azfamily.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
An Arizona man is facing felony charges for threatening to shoot up a gay bar to avenge Charlie Kirk. He was convinced the shooter had "transgender ideology." Fortunately, he was stopped, but this is on the media for running with the erroneous WSJ reporting. www.azfamily.com/2025/09/19/p...
I have long believed that sexual assaults by bishops, cardinals, priests, sisters/nuns, brothers/monks, lay staff, professors & teachers in religious schools, ministers, those in charismatic communities, youth leaders, diocesan staff,etc is not just physical abuse, but also spiritual violence. (1)
November 22, 2024 at 12:48 AM
I have long believed that sexual assaults by bishops, cardinals, priests, sisters/nuns, brothers/monks, lay staff, professors & teachers in religious schools, ministers, those in charismatic communities, youth leaders, diocesan staff,etc is not just physical abuse, but also spiritual violence. (1)
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At age 17, my abuser-teacher told me “I checked the consent laws and we’re ok.” No, it was not. This man should NOT be the next AG.
November 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
At age 17, my abuser-teacher told me “I checked the consent laws and we’re ok.” No, it was not. This man should NOT be the next AG.
Trying to figure out how to link a David Clohessy post from the upside down place to my feed here.
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November 19, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Trying to figure out how to link a David Clohessy post from the upside down place to my feed here.
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Dolan has used his folksy. “Aw Shucks” mannerisms to hurt so many over the years. If you really follow his deeds, rather than what he says, you can see that his good-old-boy affectation is just that. Thanks to @NCR & Nate Tinner-Williams for covering this news.
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
Archdiocese of New York's Office of Black Ministry closed amid mounting abuse payouts
The secretive announcement followed an archdiocesan lawsuit against its insurer concerning civil claims filed under the New York Child Victims Act.
www.ncronline.org
November 19, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Dolan has used his folksy. “Aw Shucks” mannerisms to hurt so many over the years. If you really follow his deeds, rather than what he says, you can see that his good-old-boy affectation is just that. Thanks to @NCR & Nate Tinner-Williams for covering this news.
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
Dolan has used his folksy. “Aw Shucks” mannerisms to hurt so many over the years. If you really follow his deeds, rather than what he says, you can see that his good-old-boy affectation is just that. Thanks to @NCR & Nate Tinner-Williams for covering this news.
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
Archdiocese of New York's Office of Black Ministry closed amid mounting abuse payouts
The secretive announcement followed an archdiocesan lawsuit against its insurer concerning civil claims filed under the New York Child Victims Act.
www.ncronline.org
November 19, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Dolan has used his folksy. “Aw Shucks” mannerisms to hurt so many over the years. If you really follow his deeds, rather than what he says, you can see that his good-old-boy affectation is just that. Thanks to @NCR & Nate Tinner-Williams for covering this news.
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
www.ncronline.org/news/archdio...
It breaks my heart that they will quickly remove these priests over stealing money, but move incredibly slowly to remove the priests who stole the souls & bodies of human beings.thanks to @NCR & @BrianFraga for covering this important story.
My latest for @ncronline.bsky.social
A popular Brooklyn priest has been relieved of his parish duties after an investigation uncovered evidence that he transferred nearly $2 million in parish funds to a businessman who was the former chief of staff to embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams…
A popular Brooklyn priest has been relieved of his parish duties after an investigation uncovered evidence that he transferred nearly $2 million in parish funds to a businessman who was the former chief of staff to embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams…
NY priest relieved of parish duties amid allegations of mishandling parish funds
Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello has been relieved of parish duties after an investigation uncovered evidence that he transferred nearly $2 million in parish funds to a businessman who was former chief of staf...
www.ncronline.org
November 18, 2024 at 11:03 PM
It breaks my heart that they will quickly remove these priests over stealing money, but move incredibly slowly to remove the priests who stole the souls & bodies of human beings.thanks to @NCR & @BrianFraga for covering this important story.
From Tim Lennon, president emeritus of Survivors Network Abused by Priests (SNAP)
The election of Trump was a setback, leading some to despair. I suggest . . .
Be like a pebble in a pond
A pebble tossed into a pond causes ripples to flow out from the center, an excellent analogy to political organizing.
substack.com/@timlennon/n...
Be like a pebble in a pond
A pebble tossed into a pond causes ripples to flow out from the center, an excellent analogy to political organizing.
substack.com/@timlennon/n...
November 18, 2024 at 5:27 AM
From Tim Lennon, president emeritus of Survivors Network Abused by Priests (SNAP)
Took these screenshots of the video from the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio today. The flags and attire are scarlet & gray, because this is not far from Ohio State campus on game day. Video keeps going down. Wanted to make sure that I got a record of this horrific moment.
November 17, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Took these screenshots of the video from the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio today. The flags and attire are scarlet & gray, because this is not far from Ohio State campus on game day. Video keeps going down. Wanted to make sure that I got a record of this horrific moment.
This is an important question. And I am also trying to track homeschool groups that use parish space. Are the parishes background checking the adults and high schoolers like they should be???
Does your homeschool co-op or org...
• Have a child protection policy?
• Require background checks for every adult who supervises children?
• Plan child abuse awareness days?
• Invite child protection professionals to speak?
If not, change that!
• Have a child protection policy?
• Require background checks for every adult who supervises children?
• Plan child abuse awareness days?
• Invite child protection professionals to speak?
If not, change that!
Four Solutions to Abuse in Homeschooling Communities
We need to use a multi-pronged approach to abuse and neglect within homeschooling communities.
rlstollar.com
November 17, 2024 at 2:04 AM
This is an important question. And I am also trying to track homeschool groups that use parish space. Are the parishes background checking the adults and high schoolers like they should be???
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Not new (pub. in 2017, early in Trump's first presidency) but unfortunately still timely! This is Bonhoeffer's essay about what had happened to his nation after 10 years of Nazism. It's a pointed/poignant analysis of how/why all the guardrails failed. Includes his famous passage on "stupidity."
November 13, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Not new (pub. in 2017, early in Trump's first presidency) but unfortunately still timely! This is Bonhoeffer's essay about what had happened to his nation after 10 years of Nazism. It's a pointed/poignant analysis of how/why all the guardrails failed. Includes his famous passage on "stupidity."
It is horrific to see this in a city where I studied, lived, & taught for around a decade, and where I had family for many years. I just can’t grasp this happening in a place that I love so much. It is a knife to my heart.
My niece is a student at OSU and confirms this happened today. White supremacists have been emboldened, once again, by the election of Donald Trump. It's imperative that this type of hate, intimidation, and violence be loudly condemned every time.
Today in Columbus, Ohio.
November 16, 2024 at 9:23 PM
It is horrific to see this in a city where I studied, lived, & taught for around a decade, and where I had family for many years. I just can’t grasp this happening in a place that I love so much. It is a knife to my heart.
Her “constitutional right” use a slur about kids at her children’s school. So much work has been done to protect others, especially the vulnerable. We must be the resistance & which stands against the cruelty & ignorance.
She thinks she’s the victim because her high schooler told her he’s not allowed to say “r*tard” at school.
She’s absolutely indignant. She thinks it’s her right to throw slurs at special needs kids.
She’s absolutely indignant. She thinks it’s her right to throw slurs at special needs kids.
classy stuff at the latest school board meeting in my hometown of Forest Lake, Minnesota (the same town Pete Hegseth is from)
these people are more emboldened than ever to be their absolute worst selves
these people are more emboldened than ever to be their absolute worst selves
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Her “constitutional right” use a slur about kids at her children’s school. So much work has been done to protect others, especially the vulnerable. We must be the resistance & which stands against the cruelty & ignorance.
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1) The term “Judeo-Christian” first appeared in the 19th century, in the context of trying to convert Jews to Christianity.
2) It’s Islamaphobic
3) most Jewish advances (Talmud, law, etc) developed under not-Christian rule, that’s usually sucked for us
4) the Crusaders mass-murdered Jews. 1/x
2) It’s Islamaphobic
3) most Jewish advances (Talmud, law, etc) developed under not-Christian rule, that’s usually sucked for us
4) the Crusaders mass-murdered Jews. 1/x
A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values.
Trump Pentagon pick dismissed military diversity drive, demonized Islam
A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values...
wapo.st
November 15, 2024 at 2:06 PM
1) The term “Judeo-Christian” first appeared in the 19th century, in the context of trying to convert Jews to Christianity.
2) It’s Islamaphobic
3) most Jewish advances (Talmud, law, etc) developed under not-Christian rule, that’s usually sucked for us
4) the Crusaders mass-murdered Jews. 1/x
2) It’s Islamaphobic
3) most Jewish advances (Talmud, law, etc) developed under not-Christian rule, that’s usually sucked for us
4) the Crusaders mass-murdered Jews. 1/x
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*rimshot*
November 15, 2024 at 7:22 PM
*rimshot*
November 16, 2024 at 4:51 AM
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She was a high school student. There were witnesses.
Matt Gaetz, Trump’s AG pick, faces allegations of sex trafficking a 17-year-old. His friend confessed. Witnesses say Gaetz there. He denies it.
Will nomination stand?
#MattGaetz #Trump #SexTrafficking #CSA #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
Matt Gaetz, Trump’s AG pick, faces allegations of sex trafficking a 17-year-old. His friend confessed. Witnesses say Gaetz there. He denies it.
Will nomination stand?
#MattGaetz #Trump #SexTrafficking #CSA #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
November 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM
She was a high school student. There were witnesses.
Matt Gaetz, Trump’s AG pick, faces allegations of sex trafficking a 17-year-old. His friend confessed. Witnesses say Gaetz there. He denies it.
Will nomination stand?
#MattGaetz #Trump #SexTrafficking #CSA #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
Matt Gaetz, Trump’s AG pick, faces allegations of sex trafficking a 17-year-old. His friend confessed. Witnesses say Gaetz there. He denies it.
Will nomination stand?
#MattGaetz #Trump #SexTrafficking #CSA #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
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From @ncronline.bsky.social - ‘The Archbishop of Canterbury had at first seemed reluctant to accept what was apparent to nearly everybody else who has been following the decades-long saga of sadistic abuser John Smyth — that he would have to go.’
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
The downfall of the archbishop of Canterbury
Report detailing abuse coverup by the Church of England leads to denials, apology and ultimately a resignation of its leader, Archbishop Justin Welby.
www.ncronline.org
November 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM
From @ncronline.bsky.social - ‘The Archbishop of Canterbury had at first seemed reluctant to accept what was apparent to nearly everybody else who has been following the decades-long saga of sadistic abuser John Smyth — that he would have to go.’
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
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Survivors of SA are having a hell of a week. Check on your people.
November 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Survivors of SA are having a hell of a week. Check on your people.
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More details about the case:
skepticallydan.substack.com/p/fr-aaron-k...
skepticallydan.substack.com/p/fr-aaron-k...
Fr. Aaron Kuhn's suspension and the Catholic hierarchy's inept "rest and reassign" approach to priest sexual misconduct with adults
Imagine a large bank receives an allegation that one of their branch managers engaged in sexual misconduct.
skepticallydan.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM
More details about the case:
skepticallydan.substack.com/p/fr-aaron-k...
skepticallydan.substack.com/p/fr-aaron-k...
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As far as I know, suspended Diocese of St. Cloud priest Fr. Aaron Kuhn remains in a "residential treatment program" after allegations of the priest's “sexual misconduct involving an adult.”
The diocese won't give more information.
His parish held two prayer services for him after he was suspended.
The diocese won't give more information.
His parish held two prayer services for him after he was suspended.
November 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM
As far as I know, suspended Diocese of St. Cloud priest Fr. Aaron Kuhn remains in a "residential treatment program" after allegations of the priest's “sexual misconduct involving an adult.”
The diocese won't give more information.
His parish held two prayer services for him after he was suspended.
The diocese won't give more information.
His parish held two prayer services for him after he was suspended.