Dean Astumian, OFS
@deanast.bsky.social
Secular Franciscan, follower of Jesus and St. Francis, physicist interested in operating principles of synthetic and biological molecular machines, and non-equilibrium chemistry, wine, hiking, travel, social justice.
Don't forget to vote tomorrow. And don't forget that voting is only part of our civic responsibilities. As individualism creeps into every facet of our lives, it is absolutely vital that whatever the outcomes of election day that we commit to civic engagement & participation for the common good.
Day 451—Said my Our Father for our country. Every day until… Join me. Let me know. Pass this on. If it’s not your “thing”, just be kind, let it be. Tomorrow is Election Day. One Day More until We Hear the People Sing. youtu.be/JP2aufZQqCw?...
One Day More & Do You Hear the People Sing | Les Miserables (2012)
YouTube video by The Shows Must Go On!
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El-Sayed is what our country needs, as are Talarico, and Ossoff, Jackson, etc. There will inevitably be a diversity of opinion on any important topic. Right now the uniting factor is NO to fascism, yes to democracy. We must never be like Haley.
Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com · 17h agoYesterday, in a hostile 60 Minutes interview with a Bari Weiss acolyte who once called trans kids a “social contagion,” El-Sayed refused to budge on trans rights. “A failure to show up and fight for that right is a failure to show up and fight for your own.” Subscribe to support our journalism.
We needn't worry, its not like they will stop committing crimes, and the fresh ones won't have been pardoned.
California Dreamin’… 😎@jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 17h ago⚠️ BREAKING: Trump says he'll issue preemptive pardons to Musk and his aides as Dems prepare to investigate his alleged crimes… Are you actually SURPRISED?! Well, of course you’re not. Now, go VOTE!! 😎🇺🇸✨
‼️ Larissa Portnoff, PhD, named herself as a Jane Doe who was sexually victimized by Trump as a child. She reports being stalked, harassed, and threatened for decades: “This is not political, this is organized crime…. We need to get him out of office.”
but what does the armed masked thug do? That is who passes for Federal Agents in this administration.
Dr. Jack Brown@drjackbrown.bsky.social · 17h agoPlease share ad infinitum.
Dr. Portnoff was raped by Trump at age 8 all the way through age 12. Trump was asked what he thought his lower age limit was and he said "8 years old" in an interview. I used to have the link when I was on X.
KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘@kojamf.bsky.social · 23h agoDr. Larissa Portnoff
he is a warlock, as in locked into a war he can't end.
Missing the real RHONY@1american10.bsky.social · 18h agoYes the orange witch in the White House
As the leading Swiss newspaper says, US corporate media are afraid to publish the detailed and credible accusations of rape and sexual assault that were leveled at Trump by more than twenty witnesses—and that's simply bad journalism.
The media blackout of the new rape allegation against Trump
On October 26, the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee released a report that contains a new, detailed allegation of rape against President Trump.
open.substack.com
It is also worth noting that today, Nov. 3 is the feast of St. Martin de Porres, patron saint of mixed-race people, barbers, public health workers, innkeepers, animal welfare, and racial harmony. Pray for a peaceful election that reflects the will of the people and is conducted in harmony.
Dean Astumian, OFS@deanast.bsky.social · 18h agoOur voice is the only voice immigrants, the poor, the sick, children will have, we must use it wisely and loudly.
Trump is looking more and more like Elvis as he is now every day.
Justin Baragona@justinbaragona.bsky.social · 18h agoSo I guess the president's closing message on the eve of the midterms is to remind people of his colossal fuck-up at the Reflecting Pool and to insist that he looks just like Elvis.
Our voice is the only voice immigrants, the poor, the sick, children will have, we must use it wisely and loudly.
Br. Dr. Ken Homan, SJ@kenhomansj.bsky.social · 18h agoAs lots of folks vote today & tomorrow, it feels so rich & is such a great reminder that Sunday's Gospel was the Beatitudes. For Christians heading to vote, remember who Christ names as blessed & which candidate behaves accordingly. Poor Meek Hungry for righteousness Merciful Peacemaker Persecuted
unless there was a (very large) bribe I don't understand Haley Steven's decision at all. She could have stepped back, enjoyed here last days in Congress, had everyone congratulate her on running and express wishes to see her back. Instead she is a pariah, probably no committee assignments, etc.
we are often reminded that there are no perfect candidates, and that is true. Sadly, there are a lot of perfectly awful candidates, and they generally have an R by their name, vote accordingly
Imagine being such an ineffective ratfucker you manage to score a final days Bruce endorsement for your opponent
Bruce Springsteen@brucespringsteen.net · 21h agoDr. El-Sayed is a fighter for our American Constitution, he’s a fighter for our American Democracy, and he’s a fighter against the corrupt, lawless, and anti-American leadership currently in the White House. That’s why I’m in his corner 100%. Bruce Springsteen
But on the bright side, Trump praised he in a tweet and may be willing to send her a red MAGA hat if she encloses a check for $100 dollars.
@billkittle.bsky.social · 21h ago
Jame Golka, Bishop of Denver also wants to prevent kinder-garden students from LGBTQ households from attending Catholic kinder-garden even though the kinder-garden receive federal funding. Let the little children come unto me, unless of course their parents are gay? Tone deaf squared.
Christopher Hale@christopherjhale.bsky.social · 19h agoThe Sisters of Charity of New York, who have served the city since 1817, answered the 12 bishops who prayed over Trump. “Where was the concern for the poor? For immigrant families being torn apart?” they wrote.
The election isn't until tomorrow, she has time to change her mind several times between now and then
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayHaley Stevens says "we all want Democrats to win" while repeatedly dodging Anderson Cooper's question about what changed from last night, when she was saying she would vote for Abdul El-Sayed, to today
Mike Collins couldn't have found someone under the age of 60 to put behind him in this camera shot?
Just a reminder that no political slogans are allowed on clothing worn to polling places - partisan shirts saying "No to Rape", "Love not Hate", "Keep Our Children Safe", "Scientists against Genocide", "Save Our Democracy", or "Get out the Vote!" will not be tolerated!
Might I add, imagine telling your daughter that you voted for someone who PROTECTED the man who rapes little 12-year-old girls and women.
@billkittle.bsky.social · 2w ago
It's not a feeling, it's the patriarchy flexing. Always.
