Another soul lost to state sponsored violence. My spirit aches. We are called to rise in opposition to this violent oppression.

WBUR@wbur.org · 4mo ago

One person is reportedly dead following a shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, according to a social media post by Maine House Speaker Speaker Ryan Fecteau.

My enjoyment of the match keeps getting interrupted by the cameras cutting to the fascist enabler Marco Rubio.

On Sunday, First Parish in Needham, UU unveiled a memorial commemorating those enslaved in the 18th century. Thanks to the hard work of the committee members and Rev. Catie, this was an incredibly meaningful event! Thanks as well to our guests Chief Peter Silva Arrow, Darlene Troge & Gloria Greis.

A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.

How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are

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Charging a Black journalist under the KKK Act for reporting on a protest is a whole new level of fucked up.

Yesterday we prepared together. Today clergy showed up in prayer—and were arrested for it. Today police arrested faith leaders as they prayed. This comes from an administration that claims to defend churches from protest, yet sees no problem arresting clergy while they pray in public witness.

I’m so proud and grateful for the opportunity to join clergy from across the country in Minneapolis to gather in solidarity and resistance to ICE. This is sacred work. ICE has no place here.

Jack Jenkins@jackjenkins.me · 10mo ago

Arrests calmly ongoing. This is going to take a while. There are a lot of clergy risking arrest.

I also love America and believe in its stated values. And I understand that this pronouncement lands very differently when it comes from an organization that has intentionally been overhauled in order to curry favor with a jingoistic proto-fascist who says his opponents hate the country.

Prem Thakker ツ@premthakker.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor. One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”

This is absurd. This acquisition will fundamentally change film, television, and streaming.

DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · 10mo ago

Netflix is reportedly interested in giving a 17-day theatrical window for Warner Bros films once they acquire the studio. (Source: Deadline)

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In Breaking and Blessing, the 2020 volume of the inSpirit Poetry Series, Rev. Sean Parker Dennison imagines letters from angels, draws on the natural world, and reflects on love and calling. Available at shopinspirit.org.

UU President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt joins faith leaders across traditions in proclaiming: transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are holy, whole, and worthy of love. Together, we call out the misuse of religion to justify harm. www.uuworld.org/articles/uua...

Don't forget to vote today in Salem's election! We have a fantastic slate of candidates (some of my favorites are featured here). I'll be voting for Andrew Smith, Alice Merkl, Ty Hapworth, Conrad Prosniewski, and Kyle Davis! For more information on voting & polling locations, visit the link in bio.

Our municipal elections are tomorrow (Nov. 4th)! Make sure to get to the polls. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. More information is available from the City of Salem City Clerks Office (link in bio).

I'm supporting Andrew for City Councillor. I strongly encourage residents to learn more about him. Committed to moving us forward, Andrew's vision for an affordable, safe, resilient Salem aligns with mine. I know he is a leader we'd be lucky to have in City Hall. Visit his website (link in bio).

Happy Halloween! There many ways to enjoy today in our neighborhoods and around Salem! Check out the public events at the Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park, Washington Street, and Front Street! Trick-or-Treating is set for 5:30-8:00pm! For more, visit www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts.....

An incredibly well written piece exploring the commercialization of the Salem witch trials in popular imagination. While not all tours are as terrible as the one Dillon unfortunately had, I hear massive historical inaccuracies proclaimed daily. We need to bring the true history to the fore.

Elizabeth Maddock Dillon@emdillon.bsky.social · last yr.

Witchcraft is not the scary part...the horror goes much deeper:

For over 250 years, Massachusetts has said “No Kings!” I was so proud to gather with Unitarian Universalists from around the country to resist tyranny and oppression.

“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government…” ~Patrick Henry

Today is Election Day! The Ward 2 polling location is the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge St. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

Thank you to Salem Access Television for opening your studio for candidates! www.newhallforsalem.com/post/satv-st...

Thank you for coming to the forums this week! We have work to as Salem moves forward. Thanks to the LWV, Downtown Neighborhood Assoc., Common Neighborhood Assoc., Chestnut St residents, & Federal St Neighborhood Assoc. for organizing. Thanks to the Waterfront Hotel & Hamilton Hall for hosting.

I'll be at two upcoming community forums this week! Wards 1 & 2 Candidate Forum - Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. Ward 2 Candidate Forum - Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 PM at Hamilton Hall.

Governor Maura Healey released a statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to cancel funding for port infrastructure projects, including a near $34 million investment to the City of Salem to redevelop a vacant industrial facility into an offshore wind terminal.

Thank you to the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social for your support! I'm so grateful and honored to be listed among my fellow queer community leaders. Read the press release here: victoryfund.org/news/lgbtq-v...

It was a beautiful day to join the Salem Common Neighborhood Association's block party! I really enjoyed connecting with everyone!

The Supreme Court is reviewing a vitally important NIH case on its shadow docket. It is likely that the Court will back Trump, and say his (illegal) grant terminations are ok. We must speak up now. 1/

Tell the Supreme Court: No Stay. Hands off NIH

The Supreme Court is poised to allow Trump to illegally terminate NIH grants. Let's speak out. There is not much time.

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Check out the schedule of events for this year’s Heritage Days! www.salemma.gov/CivicAlerts....

City of Salem Announces Heritage Days 2025 Schedule of Events!

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced that Salem’s Heritage Days festival will take place August 2nd through August 10th, 2025, with a line-up of non-stop fun and special events...

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On Tuesday, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a hearing on the plan for the reconstruction of Bridge St. (Route 107) from just west of the Washington St. intersection to Flint St. MassDOT expects the project to be funded with 80% federal funding and 20% state funding.

Bridge Street (Rt. 107) Reconstruction

On Tuesday, the 29th of July, The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) held a virtual public hearing on the plan for the reconstruction of Bridge Street (Route 107) from just west of t...

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Upcoming Public Hearing tomorrow from MassDOT on the reconstruction of Bridge Street Route 107. The hearing will take place from 6:30-7:30 on July 29th. To learn more and register to attend: www.mass.gov/event/salem-...