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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I’ve been thinking a lot about what Martin Luther King Jr. would say today. I think he’d be disappointed, but not surprised. I don’t know what he’d say, but I imagine he’d remind us to keep going. To keep dreaming. 🧵1/2

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

The other night, while driving my son home from dance class, he told me he wished he wasn’t the only boy in his class. I felt so deeply for him in that moment. I did my best to validate his feelings (I’ve wished the same for him) and lift his spirits. 🧵1/4

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

One of my FAVORITE things is hosting a podcast with my wife, @herwrittenstyle.bsky.social! We share stories, our journey, and create a welcoming space for families. New episode out TODAY! It’s about why we aren’t a parenting podcast and the importance of a village. Join us! YouTube link 👇🏻

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Why a Village is so Important to Family Life and No We're NOT a Parenting Podcast

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Families with two dads get a special kind of hate online. Also, does anyone need to be nurtured more than straight men? The same men who think nurturing is weakness, as comedian Akeem Woods points out, seem to need nurturing more than anyone. Check out our full conversation on link below. 👇🏻

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

It doesn’t take mental gymnastics to draw a direct line from Christians who believe in an authoritarian God that demands obedience—or you’ll be punished—to an authoritarian political ideology that does the same. The root problem isn’t policy; it’s a religious dogma built on control.

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

The number of times Black people and POC must be polite to racist, hateful bigots—people who put their families at risk—then smile like nothing happened is something white people truly don’t understand. Yes, women face this too, but it’s different for POC, especially Black people.

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I’ve lost 500 followers on Threads the last 2 days. I’m not sure if that’s because I’ve been railing against Suck’s, I mean Zuck’s, recent post and people don’t like me doing that… or if that many people are actually leaving Threads? Either way, I already enjoying this community here on Bluesky!

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

How many of you on here have left Threads in the last couple days? I personally joined just this week with Zuck’s announcement. It also seems like a lot of people have already left Threads.

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Comedian Akeem Woods shares some of the challenges of coming out 🏳️‍🌈 even if you’re in an environment that seems supportive. For those of you who have come out to family and friends, what were some of the things that kept you from feeling like you could, and what helped you feel ready to come out?

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

World governments need to take the threat Musk and Zuck pose to democracy seriously. Here’s 3 steps they should take to protect their citizens: 🔴 Pass disinformation laws to hold social media companies accountable (sanctions?) 🔴 Ban X 🔴 Freeze Musk and Zuck’s financial assets if they don’t comply

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

If we protect disinformation, hate speech, & division under the banner of “free speech,” we’re weaponizing free speech against the truth. At that point, “free speech” becomes a tool of oppression.🧵1/8

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Fact-checking is not censorship. Disinformation aims to drown out truth, making it harder for people to hear real facts. Allowing it to spread unchecked doesn’t protect free speech—it undermines it. While it may not block the truth entirely, it makes it harder to find.

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I’m a man (he/him), happily married to my amazing wife with two beautiful boys, but I am “out” as a Dad with PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 One of my boys loves green and legos, the other purple and dresses. Both love to have their nails painted and both love the Sonic movies. Both fill me with pride. 🧵1/2

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LesLeigh @lesleighj.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Hi, Bluesky! I joined recently from Threads #eattherich I discuss books, family and relationships, living with disabilities, and liberation. I’m a wife, mom to 2 + a dog, and a writer by hobby & trade. I love music, movies, and deep discussion. If that’s your vibe, let’s hang!

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Joshua Houston @joshuahouston.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Hey Bleusky! My name is Joshua. I’m married to my best friend, have two amazing boys, host two podcast, I’m a dad with Pride🏳️‍🌈, and former Christian. I’ve joined from Threads, and if you follow me there, I’d love to connect!

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