Marlena Graves MDiv, PhD
@marlenagraves.bsky.social
Asst. Prof of Spiritual Formation-AOS: U.S. cultural history; religion, politics, and inequality in Am. history; Christian nationalism; immigration (U.S.), public memory; political/public theology, historical trauma. Seeking our flourishing Rochester, NY🇵🇷
Pinned
The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
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"Pope gifted green orb"
"Trump threatens EU over Canada"
"Chipotle partners with Palantir"
What the fuck is going on anymore they're just making this shit up now
"Trump threatens EU over Canada"
"Chipotle partners with Palantir"
What the fuck is going on anymore they're just making this shit up now
September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Yes it does!
The Heritage Foundation is infamous for organizing Project 2025.
As I was investigating Heritage, I found that it promotes a network of Christian nationalist schools to parents. That network was founded by Doug Wilson, who is well-known for his extreme views.
Read my investigative report here:
As I was investigating Heritage, I found that it promotes a network of Christian nationalist schools to parents. That network was founded by Doug Wilson, who is well-known for his extreme views.
Read my investigative report here:
How the Heritage Foundation Promotes Christian Nationalist Schooling — Civil Defense
Tracing Heritage and Kevin Roberts’s ties to a growing network of classical Christian schools—and the policies steering public money their way.
civildefenseinstitute.org
September 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Yes it does!
I cannot stop laughing about this report via Aaron Parnas about the Trinidad, Texas police department. 😂😂😂😂😂💯
September 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM
I cannot stop laughing about this report via Aaron Parnas about the Trinidad, Texas police department. 😂😂😂😂😂💯
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Critical thinking is in short supply in this country. :/
September 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Critical thinking is in short supply in this country. :/
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Fortunately, two local Mosques are raising huge amounts of food for the local food pantries in honor of those who lost their lives in 9-11.
September 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Fortunately, two local Mosques are raising huge amounts of food for the local food pantries in honor of those who lost their lives in 9-11.
The lies: if you have this technology/product/makeup/stock/surgery you will be fulfilled. Jesus knew better. That's why he said you can have the whole world & still lose your soul. These things might help but do not produce lasting satisfaction. The truth: the more whole we become-more fulfillment.
September 11, 2026 at 3:05 AM
The lies: if you have this technology/product/makeup/stock/surgery you will be fulfilled. Jesus knew better. That's why he said you can have the whole world & still lose your soul. These things might help but do not produce lasting satisfaction. The truth: the more whole we become-more fulfillment.
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just being the cicada paparazzi again
September 11, 2026 at 2:22 AM
just being the cicada paparazzi again
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Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery.
"University of Washington researchers plan to take a vaccine for fentanyl into human trials."
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www.opb.org/article/2026...
"University of Washington researchers plan to take a vaccine for fentanyl into human trials."
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www.opb.org/article/2026...
Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery
University of Washington researchers are looking to take a vaccine for fentanyl into human trials.
www.opb.org
September 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery.
"University of Washington researchers plan to take a vaccine for fentanyl into human trials."
.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
"University of Washington researchers plan to take a vaccine for fentanyl into human trials."
.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
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Reposted by Marlena Graves MDiv, PhD
We would be glad to be the New America. Free childcare for all. Free college education at state universities. Free meals for public school students. And if a poor state like us can do it, we'll be glad to show the rest of the country how to do it too.
September 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM
We would be glad to be the New America. Free childcare for all. Free college education at state universities. Free meals for public school students. And if a poor state like us can do it, we'll be glad to show the rest of the country how to do it too.
100% Alex Cole: I use similar examples with my students all of the time! Thank you for passing this along @larryhochman.bsky.social !
The emotional barriers that someone needs to put up to avoid this truth.
We all protect ourselves from uncomfortable facts. As a public servant, you follow the law, not your feelings.
We all protect ourselves from uncomfortable facts. As a public servant, you follow the law, not your feelings.
September 11, 2026 at 2:21 AM
100% Alex Cole: I use similar examples with my students all of the time! Thank you for passing this along @larryhochman.bsky.social !
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🚨BREAKING: Missouri’s Supreme Court held the state’s top election official in contempt Thursday for defying its order not to use a gerrymandered map for the upcoming midterm election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri’s top election official held in contempt for defying court’s gerrymander order
The development was the latest embarrassment for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R), after being thwarted in his attempt to force the gerrymander on Missourians.
www.democracydocket.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
🚨BREAKING: Missouri’s Supreme Court held the state’s top election official in contempt Thursday for defying its order not to use a gerrymandered map for the upcoming midterm election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus): This 30cm (12in) long bird is a true Parrot and native to Australia. They are extremely colourful birds and also extremely noisy. They have also been illegally introduced into New Zealand. Great photo taken by Penelope P. in Australia. 🦜#lorikeet #rainbow
September 11, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus): This 30cm (12in) long bird is a true Parrot and native to Australia. They are extremely colourful birds and also extremely noisy. They have also been illegally introduced into New Zealand. Great photo taken by Penelope P. in Australia. 🦜#lorikeet #rainbow
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I am tired of people saying we can’t win in front of the Supreme Court.
I’m annoyed by those who say my firm is too partisan to be effective.
Today we won a huge redistricting fight before SCOTUS and a ballot access case before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
The lesson: When we fight we win.
I’m annoyed by those who say my firm is too partisan to be effective.
Today we won a huge redistricting fight before SCOTUS and a ballot access case before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
The lesson: When we fight we win.
September 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
I am tired of people saying we can’t win in front of the Supreme Court.
I’m annoyed by those who say my firm is too partisan to be effective.
Today we won a huge redistricting fight before SCOTUS and a ballot access case before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
The lesson: When we fight we win.
I’m annoyed by those who say my firm is too partisan to be effective.
Today we won a huge redistricting fight before SCOTUS and a ballot access case before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
The lesson: When we fight we win.
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Talarico on Republican name-calling: “These nicknames don’t lower the cost of groceries, gas, healthcare, or childcare. I think Texans are really fed up with this professional wrestling of politics.
September 10, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Talarico on Republican name-calling: “These nicknames don’t lower the cost of groceries, gas, healthcare, or childcare. I think Texans are really fed up with this professional wrestling of politics.
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Reposted by Marlena Graves MDiv, PhD
Omg.
When you’ve lost Joe DiGenova….
When you’ve lost Joe DiGenova….
September 10, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Omg.
When you’ve lost Joe DiGenova….
When you’ve lost Joe DiGenova….
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In direct appeal to Trump, US Catholic bishops’ president urges end of mass deportations of Haitians @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USCatholicbishops #USCCB #DonaldTrump #ArchbishopPaulCoakley #Haitians #USimmigrationcrackdown #USdeportations #HaitiansinUS
sightmagazine.com.au/news/in-dire...
sightmagazine.com.au/news/in-dire...
In direct appeal to Trump, US Catholic bishops' president urges end of mass deportations of Haitians - Sight Magazine
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City urged President Donald Trump to cease the deportation of "large numbers" of Haitian immigrants.
sightmagazine.com.au
September 10, 2026 at 12:21 AM
In direct appeal to Trump, US Catholic bishops’ president urges end of mass deportations of Haitians @sightmagazine.bsky.social #USCatholicbishops #USCCB #DonaldTrump #ArchbishopPaulCoakley #Haitians #USimmigrationcrackdown #USdeportations #HaitiansinUS
sightmagazine.com.au/news/in-dire...
sightmagazine.com.au/news/in-dire...
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Mt. Hood Oregon yesterday! 😄
September 9, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Mt. Hood Oregon yesterday! 😄
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Southbound on I-5 in Seattle this past weekend.
September 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Southbound on I-5 in Seattle this past weekend.
Lord mercy.
Five members of a cleaning crew were wrapping up their shift when they were killed as an Amazon cargo jet plowed into their van at the Miami airport.
Cleaning crew killed in Miami cargo jet crash was wrapping up shift at hard, demanding job
Five members of a cleaning crew were wrapping up their shift when they were killed as an Amazon cargo jet plowed into their van at the Miami airport.
bit.ly
September 10, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Lord mercy.
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Last week, Danbury area residents showed up in huge numbers to draw the line on the brutal ICE tactics being used there - including traumatizing kids at school bus stops.
It's action like this that saves our democracy.
It's action like this that saves our democracy.
September 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Last week, Danbury area residents showed up in huge numbers to draw the line on the brutal ICE tactics being used there - including traumatizing kids at school bus stops.
It's action like this that saves our democracy.
It's action like this that saves our democracy.
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This House Wren was singing from a stump in a field of False Sunflowers and Goldenrod.
September 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
This House Wren was singing from a stump in a field of False Sunflowers and Goldenrod.
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🎶🎶 Gas is still high 🎶🎶
September 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM
🎶🎶 Gas is still high 🎶🎶
7 faith leaders and #clergy arrested after blockading an #ICE surveillance center in Williston, #Vermont. The faith leaders encouraged other faith leaders to join them for a week of action protesting ICE starting October 4th.
Find out more info by visiting shutdownicevt.org! #faithleaders
Find out more info by visiting shutdownicevt.org! #faithleaders
September 10, 2026 at 2:55 AM