What will happen to Trump’s tariffs after supreme court verdict? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/what-will-happen-to-trump-tariffs-after-supreme-court-verdict?

Presbyterians who were around in the mid-2000's, how's this for a flashback? This post was written in May 2007, "Why I Should Leave the Presbyterian Church (USA)." Much has changed, much has stayed the same. https://www.reyes-chow.com/from-the-vault-why-i-should-leave-the-presbyterian-church-usa/

For Those Who Live in Terror #LetUsPray: A Prayer for the Week and Resources for Sunday, February 22, 2026

Solidarity with Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, threatened by the French government.

As I prepare the for a couple of opportunity conversations and proposals, my centering words continue to be, "There are no decisions to be made, until there are decisions to be made." What do you say to yourself in times of discernment and possibility?

This Christian Nationalism study from @prri.org is simultaneously fascinating and frightening. It is definitely worth your time. https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/

This Christian Nationalism study from @prri.org is simultaneously fascinating and frightening. It is definitely worth your time. prri.org/research/map...

what a breakthrough. So many people I know have children named for him. May he be at peace now. apnews.com/article/colo...

The trailer is out for e82 of The Amalgamation Podcast and my conversation with Britney Winn Lee about her book — Sacred Curiosity: Wondering Our Way Toward Wholeness. The full episode is available now for Paid Subscribers: www.reyes-chow.com/podcast-e82-...

'Students Are Being Treated Like Guinea Pigs:' Inside an AI-Powered Private School https://www.404media.co/students-are-being-treated-like-guinea-pigs-inside-an-ai-powered-private-school/

Now that my latest book is in, I'm pivoting towards something that grounds me and brings me joy: weekly liturgy and prayer crafting. It'll include a prayer (all subscribers) along with some liturgy and a few preaching prompts (paid subscribers). Sample: www.reyes-chow.com/for-those-wh...

Please all your Senators to demand that Jeremy Carl never be confirmed to serve in the US State Department or any other role representing the US. He is -clearly from his own words- an antisemitic, racist person totally ignorant of our history and our reality. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...

“We don’t have a grasp of what AI does to people’s psychology, what it does to them sociologically…” AI researcher Zoe Hitzig explains why she resigned from OpenAI #Newsnight

Our three SF kids did a blend of Public/Private. In 39 years of schooling, six were private (High School in SF) — Here’s how many S.F. politicians have kids — and send them to public school https://share.google/0e612qxv59pDsMEV4

As I arrived at the hospital today there was mom and teenage son in front of me at the visitor check-in. They were there to take their husband and dad off of life support. In the midst of global and national chaos, let's hold space for those in deep sorrow today.

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Not that our lives need more chaos, but since "The Big Move, Part I" happens in 11 days, our garage sale must go on as planned. If you are in the South Bay this weekend (Feb 14-15, 9-4pm) and want to swing by, take some stuff off our hands, please do! CL Post: sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/gms/d/sa...

Some ⚽ good news! Bay FC acquires Claire Hutton in $1.1 million transfer from the Kansas City Current https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/bay-fc-acquires-claire-hutton-in-1-1-million-21348183.php

For Those Who Whisper: A weekly centering prayer for these turbulent times #LetUsPray — God of the whispers and the wailing You hear Your people at any volume God of the powerful and the promising You hear Your people from any place… https://www.reyes-chow.com/for-those-who-whisper-letuspray/

At the point in the hospital stay where multiple staff shifts are surprised to see us still here. Not what we expected, but much has been learned, and things headed in the right direction. Here are a few views from Day 10 #PaniniGeneration

Ooops, We Were Late for the National Anthem Again: One small, silent, and patriotic protest against what America has become https://www.reyes-chow.com/opps-we-were-late-for-the-national-anthem-again/

We must not sleep on this. These are dangerous actions by a group of dangerous humans. This "Radical Centrists" rhetoric is a sham.

A grand jury rejected the Justice Department's effort to indict congressional Democrats for their recent online video telling military members they don't have to obey illegal orders. https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/02/10/grand-jury-democrats/4671770778067/

Remind me again who are the fiscally irresponsible ones again — Experts say Trump's tax cuts could increase deficit to $4.1 trillion in 10 years https://www.themirror.com/money/experts-say-trumps-tax-cuts-1611992

Bramson: The Super Bowl left town — homelessness didn’t, "This isn’t an argument against football. It’s an argument against the myth we tell ourselves about homelessness." https://share.google/YZ3LPKt3B92r4yHr2

Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arrests-violent-criminal-records-trump-first-year/

At the point where staff are saying, "Well, we didn't expect you to still be here!" On the flip side, Elder is moving in the right direction and the views are getting better with each room upgrade 😄

San Francisco public school principals and administrators, as well as school maintenance workers, say they will strike in solidarity with teachers in the event of a Monday walkout. https://missionlocal.org/2026/02/school-principals-maintenance-workers-if-teachers-strike-we-will-too/

Scored the last steamed chicken at 99 Ranch AKA How not to make friends with the aunties in line 😁

Just another day of elder hospital time and I'm reminded of the vast web of dedicated humans who tend to these spaces of healing. From security to dietitians to custodians to nurses to physicians I'm grateful — and I'm reminded of the injustice that healthcare is out of reach for so many.

As I seek to anchor myself in these turbulent times, I will share a prayer every Thursday for personal or congregational use. Here is the first one, "Let Us Pray: For Everything Else" www.reyes-chow.com/let-us-pray-...

Still on hospital duty, which also means, for the first time ever, I may watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony in its entirety.

Federal Agents Left Behind “Death Cards” After Capturing Immigrants: ICE agents dropped customized ace of spades playing cards, recalling a practice by U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War. https://theintercept.com/2026/02/03/ice-death-cards-ace-of-spades-colorado/

While I don't encourage folks to buy books on Amazon, if you have, please review my or others' books, as it helps get our stuff into the hands of folks who might not otherwise read us https://www.amazon.com/author/breyeschow. Then go shop on Bookshop or Libro.fm https://bookshop.org/shop/breyeschow

Multiple recent conversations, "So doing anything for Superbowl Weekend?" Me, "Headed to the 'Ice Out' actions." "Awesome, can you text me the info?" ❤️ ✊🏽 🫂

Elders gonna elder. Not a huge crisis, but at that common stage of life that often vacillates between being the Sandwich Generation (Tending to generations previous and next.) and the Panini Generation (Like the Sandwich but with a wee bit more pressure). At least there is a great view.

I'm sure publishers never fully exhale until they receive the actual manuscript, but halle-effing-lujah, it's in! TBH, it's been tough to stay hunkered down this month, but I'm back. If I owe you a follow-up communication from the past month, I'm on it. www.reyes-chow.com/im-back-than...

But but but SF has driverless cars and other cool stuff 🤦🏽 As strike looms, SFUSD is already undermining vulnerable students: Immigrant students and families say they’ve been blindsided by district moves. Now they’re speaking out. missionlocal.org/2026/01/sfus...

With nine months to go, if you are an undecided CA voter, here is your monthly invitation to support @oliverma2026.bsky.social for CA Lt. Governor and to donate to my #ActBlue BRC4OliverMa Fundraiser Page today! #election2026 #midterms

There are consequences for our actions — Removing the US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/27/us-world-cup-hosting-duties-taken-away?

There has been warning buzz about Partiful for a while, so if you want to know why. — We Don't Use partiful: on Surveillance Tech, Disability (In)Justice,& How War Crimes Funded a Party App https://nyc-noise.com/drone-party/

American exceptionalism and colonizer attitudes are so infuriating when they show up in activist spaces. JFC.

For those who listen to podcasts on Youtube you can subscribe and listen to The Amalgamation Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBAeYGg6K_r5grOzQrIR_xo6

S.F. faith leaders rally against ICE, announcing 24-hour hunger strike https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-immigration-ice-hunger-strike/

The Fantasy Baseball League that I am the Commissioner of is named after my grandfather, Esteban de los Reyes and is going into its 14th season. We are looking for a replacement manager or co-managers. It is a free, low-intensity, no-bylaws, 8-keeper, head-to-head league. If you are interested LMK.

When that youth group kid who carries folding chairs to impress the girls and a unicorn progressive Christian walk onto a podcast you get my conversation with @masonmennenga.bsky.social! Subscribe to The Amalgamtion Podcast to get the full episode when it drops on Tuesday! bit.ly/Amalgamation...

The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has released a statement on the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Presbyterian woman whose fatal shooting by a U.S. ICE officer last week in Minneapolis has sparked protests around the country. Read the full statement here: pcusa.org/news-storyte...

Looks like the Faith Leader "Call to Minneapolis" is pushing capacity, so if you are not joining them, let's hold our friends, colleagues, and accomplices in deep prayer for their safety, courage, and impact — and I hope to see you at a local action! https://www.marchminnesota.org/

IYKYK #ThisGuy Roadkill: S.F. measure to reintroduce cars to Great Highway ‘crashes and burns’: San Francisco requires only four supervisors to put a ballot measure before voters. That low bar was too high for Supervisor Alan Wong missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-g...

South Carolina measles outbreak is exploding. Cases doubled in a week. 200+ new infections, 500+ total, 100’s quarantined, kids and adults hospitalized. Doctors say we’re “staring over the edge.” This is what happens when public health is ignored. #USDemocracy #Pinks apple.news/AUS0BfoxiQf2...