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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join faith leaders, organizers, and community members on June 4 for a national briefing on the hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall, updates from the ground, and ways to take action in solidarity. Register here: faithinaction.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🗓 Thursday, June 4 🕕

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This is a call for everyone. It is for people of faith and people of moral courage. We need to lament, mourn and get moving together. Bit.ly/nationalfaithcalltoaction

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Will (Faithful Politics) @faithfulpolitics.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

What does Christian faith demand when communities are living in fear of ICE raids? @ddroyster.bsky.social on power, courage, and the church’s public witness. 🎧 New episode: youtu.be/vj4qLOtJPgM

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Faith, Power, and Courage in a Time of ICE Raids – Bishop Dwayne Royster

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Affordability is NOT a hoax! Skipping insulin is NOT a hoax! Human suffering isn't political theater. @fianational.bsky.social #ArchitectsOfANewAmerica #FaithIs #AllGodsChildren #ChangeTheDamnWorld

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Read something today that gave me great hope as I think about our country and world.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

"BUILD A TRADITION, not resting on one" LIPPTTDID!!! OW OW!!!

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

At some point, government executives (mayors, county executives, governors) will have to say, "No!" To the overreach and immoral actions of a tyrannical President. An immorally applied law is not law at all. No more ICE and National Guard in our streets.

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Faith in Action @faithinaction.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

ICYMI: Congress passed a budget that betrays our communities, and our values. In his latest op-ed @ddroyster.bsky.social, our executive director, calls this what it is: a sin. Read it, then join us in sharing it. thehill.com/opinion/cong... #FaithinAction #Organizing #Faith #BigUglyBill

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This is an opinion piece I wrote that was published in "The Hill." Please feel free to share or comment. "Make no mistake: This budget does not just 'cut costs.' It kills. " thehill.com/opinion/cong...

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Gordon Whitman @gordonwhitman.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Devasting condemnation of those who voted for the Big Ugly Bill from @ddroyster.bsky.social

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

It isn't that America lacks courage. It's that we’ve become so cut off from one another that many of us feel alone, which makes us feel afraid. But when we are surrounded by courageous people, all of us become more courageous. Courage is contagious.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Join us as we reimagine America into a place that embodies justice, equality, and respect for all. Let's explore how we can restore dignity, provide quality education and healthcare, and ensure a thriving community for everyone. Together, we can create a bright #changethedamnworld #faithinaction

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Regardless of who leads, systemic issues like mass incarceration, immigration, climate change,and housing persist. We analyze how these challenges transcend political parties, highlighting the need for collective action and systemic change. #Architectsofanewamerica #faithinaction #changethedamnworld

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

If you can not watch the Presidential address tonight for your own sanity check out our recap tomorrow. @fianational.bsky.social

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Housing ought to be a Human Right. Yet, with Trump/Musk cutting staff and programs at HUD we are further away from a decent home for everyone. Check out this resource to fight Trump/ Musk cuts to HUD. nlihc.org/resource/tak...

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Take Action Now to Protect Vital HUD Programs and Staff

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is proposing to terminate at least half of all HUD employees. Join us in demanding that the Trump administration halt any plans to further ...

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Elon Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Bought 66,000 metric tons of crops from American farmers and shipped them overseas to feed 8 million people on the brink of famine youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid

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Save Foreign Aid

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year. Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Dear Clergy Colleagues, This a fraught time when our freedom to practice our faith is challenged in doing missions work. Consider signing on to this letter about the attacks on Catholics and Lutherans whose missionary work is challenged by the government. act.faithinaction.org/a/religiousl...

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OPEN LETTER ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY TO PRESIDENT TRUMP AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

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Faith in Action @faithinaction.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

"Catholics and people of faith across all traditions are standing up and taking action to protect our immigrant neighbors at risk of deportation." - @ddroyster.bsky.social, executive director of Faith in Action www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/o...

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Opinion | The Catholic Church Must Challenge Trump on Deportations

Its voice has been largely absent in the national conversation.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

How do you blame a plane crash on DEI? The lies, the lies, the lies!!!!!

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Tomorrow Morning, someone who voted for Trump will not be able to buy milk for their children; tomorrow, someone will be unable to pay for their medicine; another will not be able to pay their rent at the end of the week.

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The Earl of Orkney 💙 @earloforkney.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Immigrants Black and Brown, Black Folks in particular Black women on the chopping block, Queer Folx of all races and identities at risk, children coming under attack, poor folks at risk seniors and their healthcare at risk.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

"Royster, who also leads a religious order called the Society for Faith and Justice, highlighted that not only houses of worship, but also schools and hospitals, which had previously had some protection from ICE raids, often have ties to religious traditions." religionnews.com/2025/01/14/i...

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In Newark, Catholic bishops host interfaith leaders to oppose mass deportation

(RNS) — On Monday, the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, and the multifaith community organizing group Faith in Action held a day of prayer and dialogue with immigrant families at St. Lucy’s Catholic...

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

This is what happens when you let billionaires control your urban planning and buy your government officials and politicians. They get what they want and screw over everyone else. Love to see the politicians spin this one... www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

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The 76ers have struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to stay in South Philly and abandon plans for a Center City arena

The deal comes just weeks after a grueling legislative battle in which the Sixers convinced City Council to give it the green light to move to Center City.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Just curious...how many bags of popcorn will I need as I watch the Republicans attempt to elect a Speaker of the House on Friday.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

In the midst of this Chistmas season, I am reminded that the Christian faith began as a subversive movement that challenged the empire and the established faith communities. If Christianity is to survive in a way that reflects its early values, it must become what it once was in its earliest days.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

While I understand why Disney settled, this sets a bad precedent. This is how authoritarianism becomes normalized. We are in for a bad ride over the next few years. Inside Disney’s Decision to Settle a Trump Defamation Suit www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/b...

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Inside Disney’s Decision to Settle the Trump Suit Against ABC News

Talks started and finished on the same day, after Disney decided that fighting the lawsuit could potentially hurt the company and protections for the press.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and Owner of the Washington Post, that refused to allow it's editorial team to endorse this past election for the first time in 50 years is giving the Trump Inauguration committee a million dollars. www.npr.org/2024/12/13/n...

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

How much does it cost to buy a Mayor and City Council? 60 million plus whatever money they put in their PACs. I hope someone looks hard. That is what it costs to buy the Philadelphia government against something the majority of citizens don't want.

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Council committee votes to advance Sixers arena plan with $60M amended community benefits agreement

Philadelphia’s City Council advanced legislation for the proposed new arena for the 76ers out of the Committee of the Whole Thursday morning. The 12-4 vote passed eight bills with favorable

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

These are the reckless policies that make sanctuary necessary in the first place. If enacted, this policy -- straight from the pages of Project 2025 -- will endanger our communities and threaten the safety and dignity of immigrants. www.nbcnews.com/investigatio...

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Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals

The long-standing policy has prevented ICE agents from arresting immigrants at so-called sensitive locations except under certain circumstances.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Sometimes, when things fall apart, you just have to let it so you can start over. America is falling apart. Trump and his minions will destroy this place. Then we can start again and build something far better. 12 steppers know somerimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can start healing.

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Random not Random post. Is anyone else messed up after watching "Wicked?" I would rather be "Wicked" then "Good."

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Bishop Dwayne Royster @ddroyster.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I am struggling to understand how American citizens are surprised by the impact of the coming tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. You voted the way you did because you could not afford groceries. Now you will not be able to afford anything. Smh... He told you he was going to do it.....

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