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Rev. Debi VanDenBoom (she/her)
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Warrior, Teacher, Preacher, Prophet, Advocate, & Deacon Pastoral Counselor Poet
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aclu.org
Whether you're in Chicago or any other U.S. city, remember federal agents and military troops are bound by the Constitution.

Know your rights if you're approached by federal forces.
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White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when interacting with federal agents, local law enforcement, or military troops: If you get stopped, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, walk or drive away. If you’re questioned, you can say, “I want to remain silent.” In some cases, you may be required to provide your name, address, immigration status, and/or ID. If an official asks to search you or your belongings, you have the right to say no, but do not obstruct access. They may have authority to conduct the search anyway. If they begin searching you or your vehicle, say clearly: “I do not consent to a search.” You do not have to unlock your phone or give government officials your password without a warrant. For additional security, turn off biometric identification such as Face ID. If law enforcement officers arrest you, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say, or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries." Light blue ACLU logo. Blue arrow pointing to the right. Black background. White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when witnessing federal agents, local law enforcement, or military activity in public: You have the right to talk about and publicize truthful information that you obtain lawfully, including about what law enforcement officers are doing and where they are doing it. You have the right to tell people their legal rights. If you are a lawyer, make clear you are not giving legal advice. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement. These officials can’t confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor can they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order you to move a reasonable distance away. If you think a command is unlawful, it’s safest to follow the order, document the interaction, and challenge it later. You can ask for officers’ names and badge numbers, as well as who to call if there are follow-up questions." Light blue ACLU logo. Black background.
October 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Reposted by Rev. Debi VanDenBoom (she/her)
aclu.org
People in Chicago: Know your rights when faced with federal forces.
Know Your Rights: Federal Forces Being Sent to Chicago
President Trump’s decision to send federal forces, and National Guard troops, reflects his authoritarian desire to control any community guided by policies and principles that conflict with his
www.aclu-il.org
October 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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childliberation.bsky.social
“It’s not just about the way we raise children, but also advocating for issues that matter to children, whether those are issues like food insecurity, access to medical care and poverty."
Child liberation theology says God is a child, too
(RNS) — What does Scripture say about the rights of children in an anti-child world?
religionnews.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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aclu.org
Alice Wong is a research consultant and disability rights activist who lives with spinal muscular atrophy.

Alice co-founded a platform that amplifies the works of people with disabilities and advocates to improve public understanding of accessibility.

Thank you Alice for your work!
A graphic featuring a photo of Alice Wong on the left, wearing an orange, pink and yellow top and pink pants. On the right, a quote in large purple text reads: “To me, disability is not a monolith, nor is it a clear-cut binary of disabled and nondisabled. Disability is mutable and ever-evolving. Disability is both apparent and nonapparent. Disability is pain, struggle, brilliance, abundance, and joy. Disability is sociopolitical, cultural and biological. Being visible and claiming a disabled identity brings risks as much as it brings pride.” Below the quote, in smaller purple text, is Wong’s title: “Founder of the Disability Visibility Project.” In the bottom right corner is a blue box with the text “Disability Pride Month” in purple. In the bottom left corner is the ACLU logo in white
July 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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gtswanson88.bsky.social
Truth is divine action entering our lives and creating the human action of liberation.

- James Cone
July 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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ibramxk.bsky.social
“This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.”

Take a moment to read an abridged version of one of the greatest speeches in history. “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852 in @theemancipator.org.

theemancipator.org/2025/06/30/s...
Frederick Douglass' anti-slavery speech remains relevant
The abolitionist’s fiery message for America still resonates.
theemancipator.org
July 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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litbowl.bsky.social
From @clintsmithiii.bsky.social's book, Counting Descent.

#poem #books #writing
July 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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azbishop6.bsky.social
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.
June 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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climatena.bsky.social
Climate disasters amplify ALL other social crises. There is no “climate” lane separate from the rest. Thank you for such steadily powerful reporting, @ninalakhani.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Sexual exploitation and domestic violence soared after Lahaina wildfire, report finds
Exclusive: One in six female survivors surveyed felt forced to engage in ‘survival sex’ for necessities after 2023 catastrophic Hawaii fire
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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aclu.org
This weekend we came together on the National Mall to celebrate trans freedom and joy 🏳️‍⚧️

Our Freedom to Be quilt, created by over 1,000 trans people nationwide, is a living testament to our community's resilience.
May 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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maxwellkuzma.bsky.social
Now that we have a midwestern Pope:
May 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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aclu.org
Members of Congress are pushing a policy that would make it harder for people to access the life-saving benefits of Medicaid.

Our leaders should be making it easier for us to lead healthy lives, not harder.
Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work — They Harm People with Disabilities | ACLU
We’ve been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.
www.aclu.org
April 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
Warnock: I hear people attack poor people and act like it’s a crime to be poor, rather than to recognize it’s criminal for so many people to be poor. They do all of this in the name of Jesus… Jesus is the biggest victim of identity theft in the United States
April 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
tiaraedwarrior.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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wichurches.bsky.social
We are inviting congregations to mark Immigration Justice Sunday the weekend before May 1st (April 25-27) and join Voces de la Frontera for action on May 1 in Milwaukee & May 2 in Madison.

Download resources to assist congregations in this observance here: www.wichurches.org/articles/imm...
Pray for the Immigrant Community on April 27th and Join Voces de la Frontera for Action on May 1st and May 2nd — Wisconsin Council of Churches
Immigrants have been part of the fabric of the United States since its beginnings, but that has always come with tensions. Today, immigrant communities in the United States are under attack. While the...
www.wichurches.org
April 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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aclu.org
The power of the people is greater than people in power. Cory Booker's historic stand on the Senate floor is a reminder to us all: We the people have the power to build the country we want to live in.

Join us at aclu.org/action.
A purple graphic with a quote in white text attributed to Sen. Cory Booker (NJ): "In just 71 days, the president of the United States has inflicted so much harm on Americans’ safety, financial stability, the core foundations of our democracy and even our aspirations as a people for — from our highest offices — a sense of common decency. These are not normal times in America, and they should not be treated as such."
April 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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gtswanson88.bsky.social
I think there’s a growing sense now that a relationship with God also means our bodies and the earth are not separate.

- Mallory McDuff, “'For Dust Thou Art': The Spiritual Practice of Green Burial”
March 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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rmnetwork.bsky.social
Thank you, Cynthia Astle of @um-insight.bsky.social, for this call to champion our United Methodist Social Principles. These are foundational values of our global body and a launch point for the strength and direction of prophetic witness.

baptistnews.com/article/soci...
Social Principles are basis of UMC opposition to Trump policies – Baptist News Global
They use the Social Principles to determine how to respond to a society undergoing radical, chaotic and often cruel changes.
baptistnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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aclu.org
If you're a Native American, know your rights when encountering immigration officials.
Native Americans and Immigration Enforcement — Know Your Rights - Native American Rights Fund
Native Americans born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens, and ICE cannot detain or deport them for immigration violations. Since 1924, federal law has guaranteed Native American citizenship. A 2025 Executi...
narf.org
February 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Reposted by Rev. Debi VanDenBoom (she/her)
aclu.org
The government cannot stop you from informing others about their legal rights.

Know your rights when educating your community.
Know Your Rights | Talking to People About Their Rights | ACLU
You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights—even if they’re in trouble. You can also advocate for changes to laws...
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February 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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danschwerin.bsky.social
In Ps.110:3 today: 'Your youthful strength is like the dew itself.' New every morning is the work of God for justice & mercy. God is sustaining faithfulness. In Exile the people returned to their practices for resilience. What are your resilience practices? Dew is my work today.
February 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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danschwerin.bsky.social
In Ps.121:2 today: 'My help comes in the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven & earth.' We are not self-made. We were made to need & to help, to live in mutual benefit. Help from beyond ourselves humbles. Expand our view of neighbor. Empathy is a currency. Help is my word today.
January 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM