Note: This is me — I asked this question. You’ll hear me say “yes you have” here — because Johnson was already *directly asked* about one of these instances (when the Presbyterian minister was shot in the head with a pepper ball) in one of earlier shutdown press conferences.

After a week of ridiculous Republican smears and Trump claiming that “very few people are going to be there,” you just made history. #NoKings

@maddow.msnbc.com Racine, Wisconsin turned out an amazing crowd! #NoKings

6-yr-old: “Music is the key to life.” Me: “I thought we were just talking about how reading is the key to life.” 6-yr-old: “Yeah, I know that. BUT in KPop Demon Hunters…”

Sure. Cool. Wait, your job is what—you’re the acting head of FEMA?? wapo.st/46BGTDU Crazy exclusive from WaPo about the guy Lewandowski installed to run FEMA, who was reportedly unreachable during the deadly Texas flood in July (gift link)

Here's a clip from one of the church services — i.e., Prestonwood Baptist in Texas. Reminder: As the pastor, Jack Graham, makes clear, this is not an actual clip of Charlie Kirk. He never said these words. This is an entirely AI-generated fabrication that, nonetheless, garners a standing ovation.

Pro-Trump billionaires now own X, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, the Washington Post, CBS, Fox, and the WSJ. And it's about to get worse. Trump wants China to sell TikTok to a couple of pro-Trump billionaires who could do to it what Elon did to Twitter messagebox.substack.com/p/does-maga-...

I enjoy Jimmy Kimmel but I'm not a hardcore fan or anything, but this decision to indefinitely pull his show just hit me hard this evening. It's just so fucking ridiculous that we live in a country where the right can bitch about 'cancel culture' and then they LITERALLY cancel people.

Sen. @kaine.senate.gov starts his questions to Susan Monarez by apologizing for grilling her in a confirmation hearing and then voting against her. “I had concern about your backbone. And I was wrong… it's important when you're wrong to admit you're wrong.”

I don't know... @breyeschow.com what do you think? Aren't you a Remarkable user? This looks pretty sweet. remarkable.com/remarkable-p...

man they really didn't give a shit about that guy. as soon as it was clear they couldn't use his death to launch a purge they started to treat it like a nothingburger

@illustratedmin.bsky.social is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this week with a big sale, 10 days of "Daily Deals" and more! This is from the email that I sent out to our community today: It's hard to believe Illustrated Ministry is turning 10!

So, there is no longer a "Pro Max" iPhone? It's just two sizes of the iPhone 17 Pro? I mean...that camera bump. But even with the change, it's still not going to sit flat on desk, right? #iPhone

Don't worry illustrators...sure, ChatGPT can come up with an image of a Shiba Inu - but when asked to make a vector version of that...oh boy. You missed the mark there, buddy... #chatgpt5 #crypto #cryptomemes #gpt5

Just here to say that Paxlovid mouth is real, and it is horrible… #Day2

Inbox: It appears GOP Rep. Bob Onder of Missouri has introduced legislation to rename the Kennedy Center the “Donald J. Trump Center for Performing Arts.”

Such a great song! Look forward to sharing it with our @illustratedmin.bsky.social audience. @joyoladokun.bsky.social @allisonponthier.bsky.social

“You will never be disappointed with The United States of America” is the most used-car-salesman-ass sentence

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" calls preachers and other church leaders to pay attention, show up, and work toward a renewed moral compass in our country and culture. — Amy Pagliarella @aaknopf.bsky.social

What to celebrate this Fourth of July... #fourthofjuly

How I think Jesus would have phrased Matthew 25 if he was preaching in America right now.

What a smug little dick.

hey this by @nathanevansfox.bsky.social is fantastic www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86Cxq38/

As predicted, Big Balls is out.

:: raises eyebrow :: Carlson is gesturing toward an argument long made by Christian and Jewish critics of the theology Cruz espouses here: that the Israel referenced in the passage the senator mentions, the critics contend, is not necessarily the same as the specific modern nation of Israel.

In one city, there will be a spectacle of centralized military power—an extravagant, self-indulgent birthday parade served under the guise of patriotism. While in many other cities across the country, voices will rise in protest under the cry of “No Kings.” illstrtdm.in/NoKingsDay #NoKings

Wow.

My favorite part is the last line "Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Imagine if Joe Biden had said ‘where do these three judges come from?’ and one of them had been appointed by… him.

What can we do to distract them from our deeply unpopular megabill that guts Medicaid and SNAP Ah…

Glad to hear this news!

Thanks for finding me here on Bluesky. Taking a cue from my friend @breyeschow.com, and because I am getting a little bored of the same 3-line bio I use everywhere, I thought I'd ask my assistant, ChatGPT, to come up with a few different versions of a bio for me to share here.

1. It appears Doug Wilson, the controversial Idaho pastor and self-described Christian nationalist, is opening a church in D.C. near the Capitol, saying if offers "strategic opportunities with numerous evangelicals who will be present both in and around" the Trump admin. dougwils.com/books-and-cu...

Check out the new shirts and hoodies from @illustratedmin.bsky.social! Looking for some new shirts for Pride this summer?

As you prepare to celebrate the vibrant kin(g)dom of God at Pride events this summer and fall, we’ve got what you need to spread the love. Now through May 20, enjoy 25% off Pride stickers, buttons, and more. store.illustratedministry.com/collections/... #LGBTQIA+ #Pride #PrideSwag #IllustratedMin

So what's next after today's May Day mobilizations? On June 14, Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. But real power isn't staged in DC. It rises up everywhere else. That's why we're planning a nationwide day of action to say No Kings. 🧵

Can confirm: Just spoke to him, and Barber and two others were, in fact, arrested. Story coming.

In his final #Easter message, Pope Francis called us to rise—not just in hope, but in action for justice. Thank you, Pope Francis, for stirring compassion in hearts around the world. #Pope #PopeFrancis #Conclave

Oof. Did you read this, Bill Maher?

Happy Easter, fellow Radical Left Lunatics! Jesus is risen!

I saw a photo of someone with a "Humanity Against Trump" sign in one of @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social's recent posts, and I wanted to come up with an additional tagline for the sign, playing off of the card game's slogan, "A party game for horrible people." #HumanityAgainstTrump

A desperate sign of weakness, not of strength.

Like Jesus' first friends, we feed and sustain each other. #BreadOfLife #HolyWeek #MaundyThursday #IllustratedMinistry

I'm sorry...but aside from the stupidity of everything that comes out of his mouth, anyone else just can't stand listening to Tom Homan speak? #TomHoman

If senators can’t execute their official duties where influencers are allowed to film TikToks, perhaps the senate needs to freeze everything until it’s considered a branch of government again.

✨ NEW on the blog! Welcoming neurodivergent youth means creating inclusive spaces with empathy and flexibility—spaces where all are seen, supported, and celebrated as the beautifully diverse, God-created individuals they are. Here’s how to start. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #YouthMinistry

The Senator will be my guest tonight on @allinwithchris.bsky.social

“God hasn’t forgotten about you.”

By popular demand

@reckless.bsky.social Okay man, so...what's your plan? I know you have been going back and forth about something to replace your 27" iMac. So am I. But what the fuck do we do now? #TechTariff #Tariffs #Apple