Just found out Anthropic used one of my books to train its LLM. If you’re a published author, make sure to go find out if you’re on that list!

Political violence is not the answer. Violence always and only begets more violence. We must stop the cycle.

The craziest thing about the Cracker Barrel logo is I’m pretty sure it’s not in the Epstein Files. Don’t get distracted.

Every child I’ve ever met is strong-willed. Some are just loud. And those are the ones who got targeted by parents and educators following James Dobson’s abusive advice. There I said it out loud. I wish it made me feel better.

James Dobson has died. Can we all please stop hitting children now?

The loudest voice in the room isn’t always the most credible. Often, it’s the one trying hardest to be believed. Confidence doesn’t need to shout. It speaks with consistency and acts with integrity. Where do you need less volume and more substance?

CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.  Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?

The craziest thing about accusing Barack Obama of treason is that I’m pretty sure he’s not in the Epstein files.

Another day, another inexperienced but hopeful writer, announcing that they have “been offered a book deal” for £20,000. Turns out that the author is being expected to PAY THIS to the publisher, not the other way round. Folks, no publisher does this.

If you really want to convince me of how “Christian” you are, tell me about how you love your enemies.

Most of us trust our personal experience over a scholar’s research and scientific data. And we’re almost always wrong.

The ability to control your own central nervous system is a superpower.

“It’s not a principle until it costs you money.” (Bill Bernbach)

Protecting his stock portfolio while ripping away health care from 17 million Americans. This is Washington at its worst. We need to ban Congressional stock trading.

The economy got half a percentage point smaller last quarter

You deserve healthcare because you are human, not because you contribute to the economy.

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You can't follow fear, because fear doesn't know where it's going. Fear only knows where it's NOT going.

What if being part of the “chosen people” does not mean being part of the people God has chosen to bless? What if it means being part of the people through whom God wants to bless the rest of the world?

Hey folks! Trained theologian here with a friendly reminder that no matter what goes down in the Middle East, the rapture still won’t happen.

Is this because no one came to his little parade?

Bombing Iran is a terrible idea. It’s unlikely to work—and nothing could be more perilous to American democracy than going to war under Donald Trump, Robert Kagan writes. https://theatln.tc/CH1ulpLM

From one time Prof G Pod guest @timothysnyder.bsky.social 👇🏻👇🏻

War Good God What is it good for? Absolutely nothing

Happy Juneteenth!

People who have been in a position of privilege will see any movement towards equality as a demotion.

“The galaxy is watching.”

this is like drake and kendrick lamar but they're both drake

People who put their calls on speaker phone while out in public make me want to believe in hell again.

Spend less time proving yourself and more time improving yourself.

So…this book has been the hardest thing I’ve ever tried to write. No wonder, since it’s about Love — specifically about loving oneself. I put it down and wondered if I’d ever get it done. It was too much. But I’m back at it. And I’ve written nearly 7,000 words this week. Celebrate with me!

Arrogance comes from insecurity. Confidence comes from clarity.

Come to think of it, violets are more purple than blue, aren’t they? #haiku

Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, sent Harvard a letter. They graded it. Bwahahaha.

You can make yourself better, or you can make yourself LOOK better. Most people choose the latter. Don’t be most people.

If as President you answer “I don’t know” when asked if you’ll follow the Constitution, you have violated your oath of office and should be removed.

The fact that good, thoughtful , honest journalism is often trapped behind paywalls while misinformation is freely available and widely distributed is surely part of the problem.

In your opinion/experience…are men afraid of beauty? Maybe afraid to talk about beauty?

What are you pretending not to know? Answering this one question could be the thing that turns your whole life around.

Thermostat > Thermometer

What’s your biggest fear?

Who do I know in children’s publishing?

The moment in the movie where Lindsay Lohan realizes she swapped bodies with the FBI director

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Threatening to impeach judges who check your power is proof you need judges checking your power.

Antisemitism includes anti-Arabic, right? Just…you know…definitionally.

The way Tramell Tillman pronounced the word “monosyllabically” in the latest episode of SEVERANCE like Jesus just give him the Emmy already.

What you focus on, you manifest more of. It’s your choice: positive or negative; success or failure; abundance or scarcity. It’s always your choice.

The right loves to rail against the “nanny state” — big government overreach, too many regulations, the idea that bureaucrats want to micromanage every aspect of your life. And I agree, I don’t want a government that treats grown adults like toddlers who can’t be trusted with large sodas. 🧵