@sethishere.bsky.social

AZ born, CA guy now. Dad and husband. I eat sleep and think (most of the time). I grew up in a junction you’ve never heard of surrounded by people who wanted to be forgotten. 20 yrs working social services - currently oversee accommodations in higher ed.

My final report from tonight: From Texas to Kansas to Iowa to Michigan, Democratic candidates drew on their religious values this election cycle — and won. And amid their victories, a shift in the popular understanding of intersections of religion and politics. religionnews.com/2026/11/04/o...

On Election night, the religious left is back

From Texas to Kansas, Democratic candidates drew on their religious values, securing wins and signaling a shift in the relationship between faith and politics.

religionnews.com

There is some kind of mystery virus going around right now that has a very minor throat itch and cough combined with massive amounts of fatigue. It rolled through my house this week. None of the usual urgent care tests results are positive. It’s a good time to wash your hands!

Poor family from El Salvador seeking asylum from violence and a low paying job? Sorry, you made a paperwork error 20 years ago. We’re deporting you to a concentration camp in Somalia. Wealthy criminal dictator family from Brazil that has no plans to contribute to society? WELCOME! EMERGENCY VISA!!

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · last wk.

WASHINGTON (AP) — State Department says it will give US visas to defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family.

MINNESOTA: “I don’t think about myself. The youth are the most innocent. Anything you can do to save them is worth it.” ♥️ Endless stories attack the MN Somali-American community— but Ebro Ahmed🦸🏽‍♂️saves a bus 🚌 full of kids and stories mostly leave out that he’s Somali? 🤔

I left work early today to pick my kids up from school rather than sending them to the after school program. School shootings just hit differently when you have kids. How are we letting this continue!?