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In recognition of the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow, the Presbyterian Historical Society is providing a look at the history of Juneteenth. Read more: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Juneteenth

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He is risen! As we celebrate the Resurrection Of The Lord, we look to John 20:18 for a powerful reminder of hope and renewal. May we carry this message of hope into our lives, inspiring others with the promise of new beginnings. #PCUSA #Easter #Scripture

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Amanda Tyler delivered her “Christians Against Christian Nationalism” talk on Wednesday at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church as part of the church's McClendon Scholar Program. Read more about her presentation here: pcusa.org/news-storyte... #PCUSA #Advocacy #SocialJustice

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@davidpakman.bsky.social In 2014, Ukraine gave up their nuclear weapons for a peace deal. Since no one seems to be abiding by the agreement, should European leaders allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons again?

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I have a theory to explain what's happening. America has entered the Orange Upside-Down, where Russia is our ally and Canada is our enemy.

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DOGE is requiring all federal workers to submit what they did last week. The latest report says there are a little over 2 million federal workers. It would take approximately 417 people working without breaks 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, just to review all the emails. (2,000,000/2/40/ 60). Waste?

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In the last three weeks, 48 cases of measles have been identified, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The number of cases has doubled in the last 3 days.

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What is the essence of biblical justice and how can we embody it? Join us tomorrow on @shiftingculture.bsky.social for the full conversation as @skyejethani.bsky.social breaks down justice. Follow Shifting Culture anywhere you get podcasts so you don’t miss the episode.

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Had to get outside, enjoy the weather, and start my first book of 2025! Excited to dig into the latest from @skyejethani.bsky.social!

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In case you forgot a valentine for that special someone, we’ve got you covered! ❤️

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USAID and nonprofit workers gathered near the Capitol in D.C. to protest Elon Musk's efforts to shut down the aid agency with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

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The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding means the virus has again spilled over from birds to cows, and it raises some worrying questions.

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The PC(USA) Washington Office has issued an Action Alert regarding Project 2025. The implementation of Project 2025 presents dangerous measures that harm the nation’s well-being. Presbyterians must respond with an onslaught of pushback. Learn more: www.votervoice.net/mobile/PCUSA... #PCUSA

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A message to USAID staff, obtained by NPR, says it will analyze "actions within USAID that appear to be designed to circumvent the President's Executive Order" freezing most foreign aid.

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🚨 Let’s get 500 reposts to make sure people see this new ad from Protect Our Care calling out House Republicans’ plans to cut Medicaid:

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Trump's executive orders are set to reshape Affordable Care Act provisions, potentially impacting millions in states like Florida and Texas.

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I cannot stress enough the degree to which this would fuck over red states.

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Reverend Benjamin Cremer recently shared a thought-provoking insight regarding specific aspects of religious doctrine.

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Who is paying for DOGE? No funding was provided in the continuing resolution. That means the earliest they will have funding is March. Are they working for free?

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As Trump focuses on expanding the U.S. map, residents of Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico have spent years advocating for their own statehood.

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Trump is saying Biden is making the transition very difficult. Because, as we all know, it was smooth sailing with the Trump to Biden transition.

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A Senate investigation revealed Thomas accepted over $4.75 million in gifts and travel since 1991, much of it undisclosed.

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This is true….

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When The Carter Center began leading the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases in at least 21 countries in Africa and Asia. Today, that number has been reduced by more than 99.99%. In 2024 so far there have been 7 cases. #legacy

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BREAKING: Former President Jimmy Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the longest-living chief executive in U.S. history, has died. He was 100. apnews.com/article/jimm...

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Maybe if Trump focused more on working in partnership with countries instead if trying to take control to increase American security interests, people may take him a little more seriously.

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MISSING FOR SIX MONTHS: Republican Congresswoman FOUND LIVING AT DEMENTIA CARE HOME!!! youtu.be/BQV8sP2SDxE

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An unhoused pregnant woman in Kentucky was ticketed for "unlawful camping" WHILE IN LABOR! The officer who wrote the citation is named Lt. Caleb Stewart. In this video, I discuss the horrifying body cam footage and Stewart's troubling record. Watch the latest here: youtu.be/CRTos84ib1U?...

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The secret TrumpMusk GOP "handshake deal" to make the seniors, veterans and the disabled poorer while increasing the debt to fund tax cuts for the very rich.

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The Senate just passed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 by unanimous consent. Glad to see everyone do what’s right after President Musk tried his level best to eliminate funding for pediatric cancer research.

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Pretty wild that Elon’s debut as president elect was to strip funding for pediatric cancer research from the spending bill, only to watch the Senate have to pass it as a standalone bill. His first move was to fuck over kids with cancer.

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Republicans reject a bipartisan bill that gave Democrats some of the things they want. They then introduce a bill that has nothing the Democrats wants. Then they get upset and blame Democrats because Democrats didn't vote for it. What are they smoking in the Republican chambers?

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Who else plans on printing the Matt Gaetz report and sitting down with a strong drink and bowl of popcorn?

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Biden should retire making Kamala Harris the first female President.

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Musk has rallied Republican lawmakers against a spending bill backed by the House speaker.

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Exciting News! We've just re-launched the PC(USA) website! Designed to adapt to the needs of the people, communities, and churches we serve, the new website features improved navigation, a more robust search function and easy-to-access links to the information users need when they need it. #PCUSA

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They're still mere concepts, but they are really good concepts at this point

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While conservatives celebrate Daniel Penny's acquittal, it's a good time to talk about the lives society deems valuable vs. the lives it deems disposable. The juxtaposition between responses to Daniel Penny & Luigi Mangione tells us a lot. Watch my latest here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wQR...

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