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WATCH: A “Conservative Medicaid Expansion” bill by REPUBLICAN Rep. Charlie Baum passed 7-0 in subcommittee… …then died 14-4 in committee when every Republican opposed it, including @scottcepicky and other yes votes in sub. Sexton says it wasn’t him 🤷🏻 Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DG6Ioq0...

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💔😳 WATCH: “I am offended… We’re talking about people. I get emotional because I am the daughter of an immigrant.” Akbari opposed Watson’s cruel bill to keep undocumented kids out of schools— it passed committee 5-4. (H/T @southernchristians.bsky.social ) Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DG5iqRo...

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Thank you to everyone who came out for our #AshWednesday service yesterday. While policy that passed out of committee was largely harmful, we will continue to be the people who show up and call for the love and justice of Jesus across Tennessee. #tennessee #justice #loveyourneighbor #ToDust

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⚡️ JUST NOW: “EDUCATION FOR ALL!” Chants in the hall outside committee as @SenBoWatson’s cruel bill to keep undocumented kids out of schools PASSED Senate Ed 5-4 😳 YES: Crowe, Hensley, Lowe, White, Powers NO: Roberts, Haile, Pody, Akbari

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We support HB0018 that will be in the State House Insurance Committee TODAY at 4:30pm! All Tennesseans deserve access to affordable healthcare! Contact your elected leaders and ask them to support the bill today! forwardtn.org/action/ @thetnholler.bsky.social #TennCare #CoverKids #Tennessee

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Presbyterian Outlook banned by Instagram: What happened and where to find us now Presbyterian Outlook’s Instagram was suspended by Meta without explanation. Learn what happened and where to find us now. @Terimott.bsky.social #Meta

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This Ash Wednesday pastors across Tennessee grieve the resumption of state executions. #life #tennessee #death #pastorsforjustice

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NASHVILLE: At an anti-Trump anti-Elon pro-Democracy rally, an ex-Marine who’s been to Ukraine 8 times since the war started explains why 🇺🇸 abandoning our allies and siding with Putin hurts our standing in the world — and makes everyone less safe. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGyu9Hc...

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Thank you Rev Berg for speaking out in defense of high quality public education for ALL children. Join us tomorrow at the TNCapitol for our Ash Wednesday service at 10am and then to advocate against harmful policy. @thetnholler.bsky.social action.forwardtn.org/a/faith-lead... #LoveYourNeighbor

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“Our main mission field today, so far as America is concerned, is within the church membership itself. “ - Elton Trueblood Image: @bluetopaz7.bsky.social

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Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽

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Trump has inflicted chaos and confusion, freezing billions in clean energy investments that create jobs and lower costs, firing experts and workers and blocking protections that save lives. Congress must #StandStrongForClimate

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Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday! You're welcome to join us in Cordell Hull for an inclusive Ash Wednesday Service at 10am. When you RSVP we will send you more information on the rest of the suggested schedule for the day. action.forwardtn.org/a/faith-lead...

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Pastors continue to speak out against the harmful immigration agenda of the Tennessee Supermajority, Governor Lee, and President Trump. Read more here: tennesseelookout.com/2025/02/17/b... loveyourneighbor #Immmigration #christianfaith #welcomethestranger #faith #love #hope #tennessee #govlee

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If someone you know is detained: immigrantjustice.org/know-your-ri...

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"The suspension has forced the USCCB to lay off fifty employees from its Migration & Refugee Services office, more than half of its refugee-resettlement staff. It has also left 6,758 refugees [...] in limbo as they may soon be cut off from support." shorturl.at/juJGs

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There, we fixed it:

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POLITICO: Trump “surprised his own staff” by endorsing a budget that cuts Medicaid, now open to “altering” (CUTTING) Medicare — Just as many warned all along. While cutting trillions in taxes for the rich. Because they don’t actually care about the debt. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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Thank you Rev. Eric Mayle for speaking up in support of our religious freedom to love and care for the vulnerable in our communities! @thetnholler.bsky.social Read the full article: tennesseelookout.com/2025/02/17/b... Immigrantrights #tennessee #billlee #loveyourneighbor #christian #justice

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Thank you Chaplain Dahron Johnson for speaking out against the harmful proposed legislation that would allow chaplains in our public schools! Read the full article here: www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

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Thank you Rev. Dr. Kevin Riggs for speaking out against the Tennessee Supermajority's harmful immigration bills targeting churches and non-profits who serve our neighbors in need! @thetnholler.bsky.social tennesseelookout.com/2025/02/17/b... #loveyourneighbor #tennessee #Immigration

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EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee universities, medical centers warn Trump administration cuts will 'devastate' search for cures www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...

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Rev Emily shares how grateful she is for the represenatives who walked out of Governor Lee’s State of the State address! #tennessee #billlee #mercy #justice @thetnholler.bsky.social

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As Musk dismantles our government, 14 AG’s filed a lawsuit saying “the court should bar Musk from issuing orders to anyone in the executive branch outside DOGE and declare that his actions have no legal effect.” apnews.com/article/doge... Not among them: TN AG Skrmetti.

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Thank you Rev Mayle! “We will continue to speak out and stand up to harmful religious discrimination from the Trump administration and any other elected leader who threatens our ability to practice our faith." #sanctuary #christianity #welcome #mercy #trump #churches @thetnholler.bsky.social

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Y'know what's sad? I taped this 3 weeks ago, responding to ridiculous anti-trans measures the TN House was considering then. Yet here we are again: an evergreen call to the Legislature to be something other than awful. TYSM, @southernchristians.bsky.social, for sharing! www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2AQU99j/

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REV. STEINHAUER: “@govbilllee ignored the Biblical mandate to love your neighbor.” #StateOfThePeople #VoucherScam #ExpandMedicaid #EnoughIsEnough From @southernchristians.bsky.social : www.instagram.com/reel/DGBf3Od...

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“Pres Trump's attacks on individual faith leaders and denominational bodies must stop! Millions of people of faith in this country share values of care and concern for the immigrant, for the disenfranchised, and for the ability to offer safe space for those under threat!” #sanctuary #justice #mercy

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Nailed it 🏆

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Today 27 religious groups sued the Trump administration for their rescinding of churches as Sanctuary spaces. Sign the petition showing that you agree with these faith groups! The petition will be delivered to the White House, DHS, and every member of Congress. www.sensitive-locations.com

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Don't forget! Tonight is the State of the State address from Governor and we hope you can join us in the Capitol Rotunda at 5pm ahead of the 6pm Address! Once your RSVP you'll get details emailed to you! action.forwardtn.org/a/people-fai...!

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Dark times

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Join Pastor Ingrid at the State of the State on Monday! Details in the link in our bio! #govlee #billlee #mercy #sanctuary #immigrantrights #refugee #love #sos #stateofthestate

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The Rev. Anne Derse left the crowd with a mission: “ In addition to calling all of your representatives every single day and demanding that we resume the funding that they have unjustly cut off, please see if you can help a (refugee) family.” rb.gy/espysh

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California’s @rephuffman.bsky.social says the ‘school choice’/vouchers/ privatization push is both a “grift” to grab taxpayer money and an effort to “fuse” Christianity with government. #LeesVoucherScam

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FROM CNN: The FBI is preparing to disband a team of specialists charged with combating foreign threats to US elections, a source familiar tells CNN. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...

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Wear your clergy attire and bring a 8.5"X11" sign that declares that no matter what, we declare that our communities of worship will remain sanctuaries, safe places of love and belonging as we gather in the Capitol Rotunda! #tennessee #sos #govlee #stateofthestate #sanctuary rb.gy/gtmwp8

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Bishop Aaron Marble calls us to be willing workers in the wilderness! Who is going to join us?! #justice #mercy #wilderness #tennessee

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Oligarchy doesn’t even begin to describe what this is

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Oh look! Federal prosecutors are now letting Andy Ogles get away with his possible campaign finance crimes — as he tries to get Trump a third term. Imagine that! So much “law and order” going on around here. 🫠 #Pinocchiogles www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...

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Pete on Trump’s monstrous, racist DEI-blaming lies

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No more Holocaust Days of Remembrance at the Defense Intelligence Agency www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...

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