Matthew Johnson
@mjohnsonuu.bsky.social
Pilgrim. Dad, runner, late Gen X progressive Unitarian Universalist Minister. Nerd. Wondering and learning.
Yep. The way Talerico, Pelota, Acton, and others have thrown trans folks under the bus is embarrassing. I hope Dems win because there will be some check on the evil, but I’m not excited about it.
I want the name of every consultant who convinces a Democrat to run an ad ceding ground to trans hatred, and I want them blacklisted by the party and noted so I can never give a cent to anyone who hires them ever again.
September 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Yep. The way Talerico, Pelota, Acton, and others have thrown trans folks under the bus is embarrassing. I hope Dems win because there will be some check on the evil, but I’m not excited about it.
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I want the name of every consultant who convinces a Democrat to run an ad ceding ground to trans hatred, and I want them blacklisted by the party and noted so I can never give a cent to anyone who hires them ever again.
September 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I want the name of every consultant who convinces a Democrat to run an ad ceding ground to trans hatred, and I want them blacklisted by the party and noted so I can never give a cent to anyone who hires them ever again.
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@aoc.bsky.social just put out a great statement on AI. Refreshing to see a major politician on the left nail this.
"Silicon Valley billionaires want us to believe that Al robots will destroy humanity. But the biggest threat to humanity are the tech oligarchs themselves."
🎯
"Silicon Valley billionaires want us to believe that Al robots will destroy humanity. But the biggest threat to humanity are the tech oligarchs themselves."
🎯
September 19, 2026 at 1:19 AM
@aoc.bsky.social just put out a great statement on AI. Refreshing to see a major politician on the left nail this.
"Silicon Valley billionaires want us to believe that Al robots will destroy humanity. But the biggest threat to humanity are the tech oligarchs themselves."
🎯
"Silicon Valley billionaires want us to believe that Al robots will destroy humanity. But the biggest threat to humanity are the tech oligarchs themselves."
🎯
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starting the week with an AI annihilation sex cult harry potter fanfic sankey diagram is probably not something that should be a regular occurrence it is just my opinion
September 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM
starting the week with an AI annihilation sex cult harry potter fanfic sankey diagram is probably not something that should be a regular occurrence it is just my opinion
This is really informative. Just to add the theological point: the claims of AGI very much resemble pre-millennial apocalypticism ideology. Todays Millerites.
So you just learned about the AI cult, huh? Here is the longform explainer you need to make sense of the very, very strange ideas driving tech policy in 2026. Buckle up, it’s a wild ride. www.techpolicy.press/what-policym...
What Policymakers and the Public Need to Know About the Cult of AI
Nathalie Maréchal asks, why are we betting the economy and the future of democracy on cult-like beliefs?
www.techpolicy.press
September 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
This is really informative. Just to add the theological point: the claims of AGI very much resemble pre-millennial apocalypticism ideology. Todays Millerites.
So, um, well, um. I needed to know this. I didn’t want to but needed to.
I'm back, I missed you all.
Since this is an important subject I know too much about, here's a 🧵 explaining that
AI Safety Is Mostly A Sex Cult.
I don't think these people should make policy. (1/?)
(alternative title: Time For Some Cult Theory)
Since this is an important subject I know too much about, here's a 🧵 explaining that
AI Safety Is Mostly A Sex Cult.
I don't think these people should make policy. (1/?)
(alternative title: Time For Some Cult Theory)
September 17, 2026 at 3:43 AM
So, um, well, um. I needed to know this. I didn’t want to but needed to.
“It is madness to wear ladies’ straw hats to church;we should all be wearing crash helmets. Ushers should issue life preservers and signal flares; they should lash us to our pews. For the sleeping god may wake someday and take offense, or the waking god may draw us out to where we can never return.”
Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life. n.pr/46M19TT
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, dies at 81
Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life.
n.pr
September 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
“It is madness to wear ladies’ straw hats to church;we should all be wearing crash helmets. Ushers should issue life preservers and signal flares; they should lash us to our pews. For the sleeping god may wake someday and take offense, or the waking god may draw us out to where we can never return.”
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BREAKING: The House is going home again—this time to avoid a vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s impeachment.
September 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
BREAKING: The House is going home again—this time to avoid a vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s impeachment.
Ms. Rachel living her UU values without hesitation.
Just Ms.Rachel spreading Ed Sheeran for filth
September 15, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Ms. Rachel living her UU values without hesitation.
If the real divide is Team Fight vs Team Fold, and both Dems and independents desperately want Team Fight, then why would you fold?? Throwing trans people under this doesn’t signal moderation. It signals cowardice.
Some Dems are running away from trans people.
Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
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Abdul El-Sayed, Dem Senate Candidate in Michigan, is running towards them.
When asked, he fully and unequivocally support trans youth care as a matter between parents, patients, and doctors.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
"The Decision Ought To Be Between A Patient And Their Doctor," Says Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed On Trans Care
Even conservatives “agree that the decision about healthcare ought to be between a person and their provider,” El-Sayed said.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
If the real divide is Team Fight vs Team Fold, and both Dems and independents desperately want Team Fight, then why would you fold?? Throwing trans people under this doesn’t signal moderation. It signals cowardice.
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Texas Senate poll: Fabrizio/Impact/AARP
Talarico 48%
Paxton 44%
Fav/unfav
Talarico: 42/35 (+7)
Paxton: 35/46 (-11)
Trump job approval: 43/54 (-11)
Generic ballot: 49% GOP, 45% Dem
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
Talarico 48%
Paxton 44%
Fav/unfav
Talarico: 42/35 (+7)
Paxton: 35/46 (-11)
Trump job approval: 43/54 (-11)
Generic ballot: 49% GOP, 45% Dem
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
September 10, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Texas Senate poll: Fabrizio/Impact/AARP
Talarico 48%
Paxton 44%
Fav/unfav
Talarico: 42/35 (+7)
Paxton: 35/46 (-11)
Trump job approval: 43/54 (-11)
Generic ballot: 49% GOP, 45% Dem
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
Talarico 48%
Paxton 44%
Fav/unfav
Talarico: 42/35 (+7)
Paxton: 35/46 (-11)
Trump job approval: 43/54 (-11)
Generic ballot: 49% GOP, 45% Dem
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
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Once you notice this, it's the most obvious double standard in the political press.
Democrats have to answer for the smallest voice even if it has no actual tie to them, but Republicans never have to answer for the insanely racist billionaire donor driving their entire party.
Democrats have to answer for the smallest voice even if it has no actual tie to them, but Republicans never have to answer for the insanely racist billionaire donor driving their entire party.
Democrats who have had absolutely nothing to do with Hasan Piker will be hounded about him, while Republicans who are directly benefitting from Musk funding will be asked about him in the most generic "money in politics" way, if at all.
September 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Once you notice this, it's the most obvious double standard in the political press.
Democrats have to answer for the smallest voice even if it has no actual tie to them, but Republicans never have to answer for the insanely racist billionaire donor driving their entire party.
Democrats have to answer for the smallest voice even if it has no actual tie to them, but Republicans never have to answer for the insanely racist billionaire donor driving their entire party.
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Relatedly, the Vermont state police have posted the mug shots of those arrested while protesting, which include them wearing their collars and stoles. vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/2026/09/vsp-...
September 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Relatedly, the Vermont state police have posted the mug shots of those arrested while protesting, which include them wearing their collars and stoles. vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/2026/09/vsp-...
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As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.
There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series
You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.
www.theverge.com
September 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.
This is the most anti-Christian administration in American history.
“Pastor Joubert Adrien left Haiti because his life was in danger, served Christ and his congregation faithfully and his arrest shows how far ICE will stoop to incite panic among people who came here peacefully, came here legally and offered nothing but good to our community,” Ruby said.”
August 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM
This is the most anti-Christian administration in American history.
I haven’t had beef (with tiny exceptions to not be a rude guest) in 30 years. Not only do I make less methane, I avoid every E. coli scare and this nonsense. Care about the earth? Don’t eat beef.
The peasants aren't allowed to know where their foreign beef comes from.
August 22, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I haven’t had beef (with tiny exceptions to not be a rude guest) in 30 years. Not only do I make less methane, I avoid every E. coli scare and this nonsense. Care about the earth? Don’t eat beef.
This is a good ad. Simple, clear.
SCOOP: Troy Jackson s about to launch his first ad of the Senate general election, highlighting his labor background and going after Susan Collins.
A seven-figure buy slated to begin airing statewide in Maine next week, I’m told.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
A seven-figure buy slated to begin airing statewide in Maine next week, I’m told.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
August 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
This is a good ad. Simple, clear.
100 years would be great grandparents. Farmers, farmers, farmers, farmer/soldier and prostitute (among other things.)
Enough “what would you do on the commune questions”
If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
July 30, 2026 at 4:58 PM
100 years would be great grandparents. Farmers, farmers, farmers, farmer/soldier and prostitute (among other things.)
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Enough “what would you do on the commune questions”
If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
July 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Enough “what would you do on the commune questions”
If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
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“HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT MY GOOD FRIEND MARY PELTOLA??”
July 27, 2026 at 10:43 PM
“HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT MY GOOD FRIEND MARY PELTOLA??”
My peacenik opinions are not fringe. They are held by the majority of Americans. If only our leaders would listen.
The latest from YouGov (n ~ 7k): some shocking numbers on major foreign policy questions
Has Netanyahu committed war crimes? Yes +24
Should US arrest Netanyahu? Yes +18
Is Pentagon budget request too much/ little? Too much +47
Should US help Saudi nuclear program? No +33
yougov.com/en-us/search...
Has Netanyahu committed war crimes? Yes +24
Should US arrest Netanyahu? Yes +18
Is Pentagon budget request too much/ little? Too much +47
Should US help Saudi nuclear program? No +33
yougov.com/en-us/search...
July 24, 2026 at 1:42 AM
My peacenik opinions are not fringe. They are held by the majority of Americans. If only our leaders would listen.
Really great article about this vital witness. Lots of UUs showing up.
NEW from me: Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Delaney Hall —> religionnews.com/2026/07/14/m...
Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, New Jersey (RNS) — 'I am sick and tired of waking up every morning to see another loved one is dead,' said Charlene Walker, head of Faith in New Jersey.
religionnews.com
July 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Really great article about this vital witness. Lots of UUs showing up.
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NEW from me: Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Delaney Hall —> religionnews.com/2026/07/14/m...
Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, New Jersey (RNS) — 'I am sick and tired of waking up every morning to see another loved one is dead,' said Charlene Walker, head of Faith in New Jersey.
religionnews.com
July 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
NEW from me: Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Delaney Hall —> religionnews.com/2026/07/14/m...
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These aren’t rogue incidents — this is a feature of ICE. We have a responsibility, to Joan and to all of us, to take action and stop further tragedy. Abolish ICE.
July 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
These aren’t rogue incidents — this is a feature of ICE. We have a responsibility, to Joan and to all of us, to take action and stop further tragedy. Abolish ICE.
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There is something wrong with Donald Trump.
July 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
There is something wrong with Donald Trump.