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RELIGIOUS TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH Author of Divorcing Religion: A Memoir & Survival Handbook; host of the Divorcing Religion Podcast; founder of CORT (Conference on Religious Trauma); bird-watcher; aspiring comedian.

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LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Raw Story: “It’s very significant that the raid against Ilhan Omar was conducted by Homeland Security. That means the warrant is specifically looking for evidence that she committed immigration fraud so they can denaturalize and deport her.” Now do Melania. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Angry at Trump's Russian diesel deal? Here's how you can help Ukraine bomb Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump had a busy weekend, undermining sanctions on Russia, blaming Ukraine for the war Russia started — again — and insisting that Russian refineries become drone-free zones. "W...
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Is this his disgusting surprise? www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-dh...
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Jim Acosta alarmed as leaked Trump admin memo reveals 'severe escalation' planned
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Really looking forward to this! I hope you can join us.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Pass it on www.alternet.org/amp/trump-pr...
alternet.org
Exposed: Deleted posts reveal 'sordid history' of Trump's latest hire
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Concerning whowhatwhy.org/politics/ele...
whowhatwhy.org
Trump Is Building an Election Trap: Millions of Americans May Not See It in Time
From missing mail to armed federal agents and sweeping voter investigations, the warning signs suggest a democracy being squeezed before Americans even reach the ballot box.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Grifters gonna grift www.texastribune.org/2026/10/09/k...
texastribune.org
Ken Paxton took nearly 1,000 trips with state-funded security - The Texas Tribune
The Texas attorney general’s use of a taxpayer-funded travel security detail stands out when compared with his predecessor and other state officials, our analysis found.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Good. Now keep going! www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/...
telegraph.co.uk
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Greg Burke @gregoryburke.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
www.npr.org/2026/10/07/n...
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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide
Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Frustrating. The Orange Mobster and his crew can’t disappear fast enough for my tastes. www.hashtaginvesting.com/blog/canada-...
hashtaginvesting.com
Canada Removed Its Name From Disinformation Conference After Trump Officials Objected to Panel Calling U.S. a Threat - Hashtag Investing
Canada’s name disappearing from a major European disinformation conference might have looked like a routine sponsorship change. Behind it, however, was a
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today in entertainment news, predatory televangelist and fraudster Jim Bakker has joined fellow dangerous Christian James Dobson.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is NOT the time for you to say “Not all men.” It’s the time for you to listen, weep, and step up. -Share your disgust. -Report all predators. -March with women against violence. -Walk us to our cars and dorms in safety. - Unseat politicians who refuse to protect women and girls.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
MEN: The recent publicity around the Cornell SA + learning about the horrifying assaults on unconscious partners, + daily news of femicide is awakening a primal rage in women - and it should be doing the same for you. Many of us are emotionally raw due to this case reminding us of our own assaults.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
😱Ummm… WTaF is going on over there?! metro.co.uk/2026/10/03/p...
metro.co.uk
Putin Accused of 'Plague Cover-Up' in Siberia Outbreak
VLADIMIR PUTIN'S regime has been accused of covering up an outbreak of the 'plague' in Russia which has killed one person and force another 189 into quarantine.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Quelle surprise 😡 Grifter-in-Chief www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-ai...
rawstory.com
'Criminal plot' suspected behind Trump's latest bizarre fixation: journalist
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.alternet.org/amp/trump-ha...
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Top election lawyer says Trump has already rigged the 2026 midterms
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Quelle surprise 🙄 www.rawstory.com/amp/kash-pat...
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Kash Patel spotted partying with suspected Russian 'double agent'
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Un-fvcking-acceptable 🤬 www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
politico.com
OpenAI’s agents breached Australian government data. Its human response may do more damage.
The company took weeks to notify officials. Canberra could now set another tech policy precedent — around liability for rogue agents.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thanks for telling me. I took a look and think you’re right, unfortunately.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Agreed www.alternet.org/amp/trump-un...
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'Deeply disturbing': Jim Acosta warns unstable Trump has 'finally snapped'
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Who is Stone Toss?
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is the most powerful article I’ve read exploring how and why the USA has declined so significantly. www.alternet.org/amp/ayn-rand...
alternet.org
Ayn Rand's darkest dream just became America's real-life horror story
She predicted all of it
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Great interview 🎯 the psychiatrist asks a question that is more important than any potential diagnosis being bandied about www.alternet.org/amp/sanewash...
alternet.org
Top psychiatrist: One simple question proves Donald Trump is ‘deranged’
In this AtlerNet exclusive, Dr. David Reiss says evaluating the president's mental state doesn't require a complex medical diagnosis. Instead, it comes down to a simple question about how you would re...
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Deeply disturbing www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
politico.com
The clues in ICE’s mass detention court losses that point to a win at SCOTUS
A look at the appeals courts reveals how the justices may view the fight.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Fascism & dictators use FEAR & LIES to get themselves into power. It’s the same playbook around the world and throughout history. www.standard.co.uk/comment/lond...
standard.co.uk
Why millions of are dead wrong about what’s really happening on London’s streets
People are way too negative about the realities of London, says KCL professor Bobby Duffy, who has just published a landmark report on misconceptions of life in the capital
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This is SO concerning www.alternet.org/amp/trump-st...
alternet.org
Ex-federal judge reveals Trump’s plan for 'catastrophic end' of democracy
On Thursday, a former federal judge detailed what he deemed “the final battle for America’s democracy,” laying out President Donald Trump’s plan to seize power on January 3, 2027.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
They sure do! shinemycrown.com/americans-de...
shinemycrown.com
‘Americans Deserve to Know’: AOC Questions What the Nation’s Exploding Data Center Network Is Really Being Built For
J. Scott Applewhite/AP PhotoRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is raising concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers across the United States, questioning whether…
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is chilling but we must not look away, because it is the likely future unless the U.S. has a regime change www.alternet.org/amp/america-...
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A blood-soaked warning from history predicts America’s immediate future
An eyewitness to history explains how corrupt leaders weaponize government agencies—and why our democracy is on a knife's edge this November.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Had laughed about it, until reading this www.alternet.org/amp/trump-la...
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'Emergency': Trump biographer warns the president just 'invaded Canada'
On Friday, a prominent biographer of President Donald Trump took to social media to warn that the commander-in-chief had “invaded Canada.”
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In case you’re wondering why Canada walked away: www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-ca...
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‘Utter insanity’: Jaws drop as details spill on Trump admin’s Canada demands
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This article is interesting and likely has broader applications. www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stop-...
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I was addicted to day trading for 8 years. Here's how I finally broke the cycle
Itay Greenberg was addicted to day trading for 8 years. He estimates he lost around £30,000 in trading-related expenses before quitting in 2026.
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One People's Project @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
With J6ers getting jobs in the justice department, and presidential memorandum NSPM-7 targeting the “left-wing” and “anti-fascists” as terrorists, it's never been more important to support those tracking the far right.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This may be helpful for folks traveling to the USA www.pcmag.com/explainers/t...
pcmag.com
The 5-Second Phone Mistake That Could Get You Arrested at the Airport
Wiping your device while in CBP custody can lead to felony charges. Here's what border agents are looking for—and how to legally protect your data before you fly.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Mobsters & pedos running the USA. Please vote them out. www.npr.org/2026/08/12/n...
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Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children
Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and it says it helps law enforcement perform sting operations and rescues human tra...
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This story is horrifying on so many levels: 1) A woman was murdered 2) A boy lost multiple family members to murder under the Taliban 3) The man pretended Christianity & murdered a Christian woman. www.dailymail.com/news/article...
dailymail.com
Moment 'Afghan migrant drags suitcase with Brit inside down street'
CCTV footage - filmed in the early hours of July 16 just hours after Ms Ross was killed - seems to show Sharif Ahmadzai rolling a wheeled case through the city while walking down the middle of the roa...
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Oh HELL no! 🤬 www.rawstory.com/amp/anti-tra...
rawstory.com
Kindergarten girls targeted for invasive exams by new GOP-led ballot measure
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
😱 www.rawstory.com/amp/jeffrey-...
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'Devastating' probe finds 47 alleged abusers at Epstein-linked arts center: report
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The greed and corruption of the current USA administration is unbelievable. They do not care about the lives of their own citizens. www.alternet.org/amp/trump-sc...
alternet.org
Suspicious timing: Trump admin scrubs 1,600+ pages from website during heat wave
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
As a Canadian who is also a very public sex-positive atheist, I truly hate this 😡https://www.thetravel.com/theyre-looking-at-your-whatsapp-email-and-notes-us-customs-and-border-protection-phone-search-warning-issued-to-tourists/
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"Be Careful What You Have On Your Phone:" U.S. Customs And Border Protection Device Search Warning Issued To Tourists
A San Diego Lawyer issues a warning for travelers to the United States about the content of electronic devices.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
JFC www.castanet.net/news/Canada/...
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Adding more pressure to the fascist boot on Democracy’s neck www.thetravel.com/us-state-dep...
thetravel.com
U.S. Government Bans "Far-Left" Travelers From Entering The United States
Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a memo Thursday that details a new travel ban on “far left” aligned travelers.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Except for medical debt, I think this is sadly true of Canada, also. www.cnn.com/2026/07/16/b...
cnn.com
I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means | CNN Business
A Reporter’s Notebook from four cities, 5,000 miles, three dozen interviews and the people I can’t stop thinking about.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Glad they’re coming around to reality. Hopefully they will vote accordingly. www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-vo...
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'We're a humiliation': Trump voters admit America is now 'objectively worse'
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This episode temporarily unavailable but hopefully up soon! It was a fantastic conversation.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Just because we can doesn’t mean we should. Rich & greedy people should not be permitted to make decisions with world-wide impact. studyfinds.com/usa-approves...
studyfinds.com
What Could Go Wrong? U.S. Approves Huge ‘Sunlight on Demand’ Satellite Despite Safety Warnings
A giant mirror to create “sunlight on demand” was just approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), despite opposition from astronomers and the public, and real safety concer...
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Very well done! atlantablackstar.com/2026/07/14/j...
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'Let Me Help You Out!': Jasmine Crockett Blasts 'White Men' for Lecturing Black People — Exposes GOP Trick, Then Drops a Line That Silences the Room
Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas used her time last month at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center to call out the
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Spot on. www.upworthy.com/never-disagr...
upworthy.com
'Never disagree with anyone': Behavioral scientist shares conflict-free trick to changing minds
Never start with disagreement.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Go, Science! Go, Medicine! #cancer www.sciencealert.com/scientists-w...
sciencealert.com
Chemo-Free Technique Destroys 99% of Cancer Cells in The Lab
Scientists may have found a way to destroy cancer cells without initially relying on chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation.
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Divorcing Religion @janiceselbie.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
He has blood on his hands www.cbsnews.com/news/debra-h...
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Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency and take over vaccine panel
Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.
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