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Rev. Fred Small

@revfredsmall.bsky.social
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Minister for Climate Justice, Arlington Street Church, singer-songwriter, author @nosycrowus.bsky.social, Cambridge, MA (Massachusett land). He/him. Info & events: linktr.ee/revfredsmall

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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm writing a new sermon, "Coming Back to Life": When despair threatens to overwhelm us, we recall that the well of spirit is infinite, bubbling up from the depths of the soul to slake our thirst & quicken our courage. I'll preach it tomorrow in Boston & next Sun. in Reading. linktr.ee/revfredsmall
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
As usual, the cruelty of this administration is in a tight race with its incompetence. The words "mechanically issuing deportation orders" should never describe #immigration proceedings in a democracy. Thank you @bostonglobe.com for this horrifying report. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/19/m...
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‘It was complete disarray’: Chaos, disruption at Chelmsford immigration court - The Boston Globe
Suddenly rescheduled cases, moved months or years earlier from their original dates, have overwhelmed the infrastructure at the court.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A lifelong Democrat, I'm both a leftist & a pragmatist. We've got to win elections. But I'm appalled by @thirdway.bsky.social's declaration of "war" ($15M of negativity) on @demsocialists.bsky.social. To stop Trump & Co. we need more unity & less infighting. #bigtent www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/u...
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Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left (Gift Article)
One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Of all the lies & distortions of Trumpism, "DEI bike lanes" is among the nastiest. It goes like this: 1. Bike lanes support transportation equity. 2. Equity helps people of color. 3. Helping people of color is woke. 4. Bike lanes must be destroyed. @massbike.bsky.social @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/07/2026
OSSOFF: Who won the 2020 election? CLAYTON: Uhm, you know, I'm not going to do this with you O: This is a job interview. You have an obligation to be honest with the committee. Who won the 2020 election? C: I'm not gonna get into that with you O: You're not being honest or forthright C: ...
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
“Children who are just celebrating . . . just children enjoying themselves, seeing their families, singing. For him to go after those children, it’s awful, it’s dangerous, it’s inhumane, it’s wrong.” Khalid Omar, Isaiah and Faith, St. Paul. #freedomofreligion www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/u...
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Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota (Gift Article)
The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls were in hijabs.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
#BlackHistory isn't "woke." Black history is the truth, discomfiting to some. As Dr. King said, "unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant." @agordonreed.bsky.social @profjeffries.bsky.social
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join me this Sunday for a multifaith conversation on spirituality, social justice & faith-grounded advocacy. Our panel will highlight building coalitions across differences when the climate crisis, authoritarianism & weaponized bigotry threaten us all. Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Karma is a . . . bummer. 😉 #reflectingpool wapo.st/3S981Xn
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The blue paint is peeling off the Reflecting Pool
An "American Flag Blue" paint sheet was seen floating on Thursday as workers cleaned algae after Trump's $14 million renovation.
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
There is no excuse for downplaying or eliding the insanity of Trump’s morning post. It is the most unhinged public comment by a president in US history and should be reported and remarked upon as such.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Honored to lead singing today at #NoKings Worcester! Thansks to the great organizers, the boisterous crowd & Ellie McGowan for video. 🙏 #SingingResistance @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org @worcountyindivalli.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNjE...
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"No Kings for Me" at No Kings Worcester 3/28/26
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Truth. #endfossilfuels @billmckibben.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com @ayanaeliza.bsky.social @jamiehenn.bsky.social @revyearwood.bsky.social @climatebrad.hillheat.com @ienearth.bsky.social @thebtscenter.bsky.social @greenfaith.bsky.social @oilchange.bsky.social @350.org
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
"President Trump has taken on many ancillary roles in Washington: Chm of the Kennedy Center. De facto chief architect of the city’s landmark properties. And now, the nation’s chief intelligence analyst." @sangernyt.bsky.social @julianbarnes.bsky.social God help us. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/u...
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On Iran, Gabbard Turned Intelligence Duties Over to Trump
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Dianne Bancroft @diannebancroft.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
You say excursion. I say incursion. Let’s call the whole thing off!
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
"This is chemical warfare, as inhumane in its way as the attacks on the girl’s school . . . " Chemical warfare is a #warcrime strictly forbidden by international law. Shame on Trump, Hegseth, and their enablers. #NoWarOnIran
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Eric Lee @saintgimp.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
These ghouls act like they've discovered some novel secret: "Hey, guys, GUYS! Did you know that we can just kill people whenever we want?" Yes, you absolute idiot, that's ALWAYS been true. We just chose not to, for good and self-interested reasons which the entire world is about to learn yet again.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Kristi Noem's firing, though richly deserved, won't end the abuse. #AbolishICE #JusticeForEmmanuelDamas #BoycottCitizens
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Re Pete Hegseth's manic rants, @polgreen.bsky.social's trenchant analysis quotes Aimé Césaire in 1950: “The hour of the barbarian is at hand. The modern barbarian. The American hour. Violence, excess, waste, mercantilism, bluff, conformism, stupidity, vulgarity, disorder.” #NoKings #NoWarOnIran
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I am hopeful that the war in Iran will bring needed democratic change to … the United States of America.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
"The Constitution could not be more clear. When launching wars of choice, especially with American lives in the balance, the president goes to Congress and Congress authorizes it. That did not happen, and these operations are blatantly unconstitutional."--Maj. Gen. (Ret) Paul D. Eaton #NoWarOnIran
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
THIS.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Scout law demands bravery: "Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying." Selling out #trans kids & #DEI to Hegseth, @scoutingamerica.bsky.social shows it's as lawless as the Trump administration. @erininthemorning.com
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
In solidarity with #SingingResistance in Minnesota, BVOCAL-Chorus et al. will host a Singing Resistance Community Sing this Sunday to learn new songs in community. 2-4pm 3/1, SEIU 32BJ Union Hall, 26 West St., Boston. No RSVP--all are welcome. I hope you'll join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jzn...
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Singing Resistance
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I'm ashamed that in the 21st century my country has an openly #whitesupremacist president.
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Evan Hurst @evanhurst.substack.com · 06/02/2026
TRIGGER WARNING, because here is a US Marshal from Trump‘s Gestapo Force in Memphis kicking a puppy today in the Whitehaven neighborhood and breaking its rib. They were serving a warrant and I guess BIG MAN got scared of the schnauzer. (I didn’t take the video, the dog’s person did)
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
This left me sobbing. Last week I joined hundreds of faith leaders in the frigid streets of Minneapolis. I'll never forget the brutality of the occupation & the courageous love of Minnesotans. The poignant harmonies of the Marsh Family offer another powerful rebuttal to ICE's cruelty & callousness.
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
#ReneeNicoleGood was not the first. Justice for #KeithPorter, too. @colorofchange.bsky.social campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/na...
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Name and Arrest the ICE Agent Who Killed #KeithPorter
Keith Porter should still be here...to raise his daughters, to love his mother, to fish with his uncle, to bring joy to rooms, and light to community. Black fathers...Black sons...Black people...matte...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/01/2026
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Honored to be interviewed with fellow activists Nastasia Lawton-Sticklor & Eric Segal on Boston Public Radio @wgbh.org about our arrests at Burlington ICE HQ for attempting to deliver food & essentials to detainees. Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYWQ... (Starts 2:08:31, ends 2:29:27)
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 07/01/2026
Do you know anyone who'd be interested? Pls share! @debrakrienstra.bsky.social @corinanewsome.bsky.social @carlonimbus.bsky.social @samuelytchiu.bsky.social @revfredsmall.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social @climate-brian.bsky.social @robertmcclellan.bsky.social biologos.org/creators-for...
A screenshot of the "Creators for Creation" program webpage.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Stephen Miller's views are archaic, alarming, and loathsome. They must be roundly denounced and effectively opposed. #NoNeoimperialism #HandsOffVenezuela #HandsOffColombia #HandsOffCuba #HandsOffGreenland www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
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Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
This Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 1 pm Boston Public Radio will interview Nastasia Lawton-Sticklor, Eric Segal & me about our arrests at Burlington ICE HQ for trying to deliver food & other essentials to detainees. Please join us in person @bpl.boston.gov or @wgbh.org 89.7 FM! www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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4 arrested taking care packages to immigrant detainees at Burlington processing center
Three activists and a reverend sought to bring attention to conditions and alleged human rights violations at the facility where immigrants are held.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism" billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
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A low point
Things will get better....I think
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Last March 25 masked ICE agents abducted Tufts grad student Rümeysa Öztürk less than 1 mi. from my home. @bostonglobe.com's podcast gave me chills & brought tears for Öztürk, her family & friends & our country. @aclum.bsky.social @acluvermont.bsky.social @aclu.org www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/12/m...
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Rümeysa Öztürk: An American Story Pt. 1 - The Boston Globe
Part 1 of the podcast series details Rümeysa Öztürk’s harrowing journey from arrest to detention.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I was honored to be arrested and charged with "disturbing the peace" with three others seeking to deliver food, clothing & toiletries to detainees at Burlington MA ICE HQ. ICE is rarely held accountable for violently disturbing the peace of every community it enters. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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4 arrested taking care packages to immigrant detainees at Burlington processing center
Three activists and a reverend sought to bring attention to conditions and alleged human rights violations at the facility where immigrants are held.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
This is, of course, piracy. #VenezuelanTanker www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas in a move that also raised oil prices.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Trump and Hegseth have been committing murder on the high seas. They must be held accountable. The Medina family and all others devastated by these lawless #boatkillings deserve justice. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint
Exclusive: Petition says Colombia citizen Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed in US airstrike on 15 September
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Run @ayannapressley.bsky.social Run #ChangeCantWait
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
I could get used to good news. #DefendDemocracy #NoKings www.cnn.com/2025/11/24/p...
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Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful | CNN Politics
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
With all the problems facing our country, Congress shouldn't have time to delist wolves from US safeguards. It should focus on REAL issues like jobs, health & climate. Wolves support healthy ecosystems and local tourism. #NoHR845 #ProtectEndangeredSpecies @pressley.house.gov app.sosha.ai/s/z6P9zEkM
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Take Action Now!
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Tell your MA legislators: Rep. Cusack's attempt to "adjust to reality" by rolling back #climate standards would surrender to Trump & harm & dishonor our state. @theclf.bsky.social @mothersoutfront.org @votesteveowens.bsky.social @senatormikebarrett.bsky.social commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/house...
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House moves forward with bill to weaken 2030 climate goals  - CommonWealth Beacon
The plan reverberating around Beacon Hill, as first reported by CommonWealth Beacon last week, is sure to put lawmakers in a politically difficult position and test their willingness to defend the cli...
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
AOC: “We have a future to plan for, we have a future to fight for, and we’re either gonna do that together or you’re going to be left behind… This is about: do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now, and the assignment is to come together across difference no matter what.”
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
In these dangerous times, we need music, community & soul care more than ever. This Saturday 11/8 I'll perform a rare full concert in Brunswick, Maine & lead worship Sunday 11/9 at the UU Church of Brunswick. Concert: www.uubrunswick.org/events/an-ev... Worship: www.uubrunswick.org/11-9-25-the-...
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Rev. Fred Small @revfredsmall.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
"This is not drug enforcement. This is murder." monacharen.bsky.social Mona Charen is a lifelong conservative. “I don’t think we’re necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war. I think we’re just gonna kill people . . . They’re going to be, like, dead.”--Donald Trump #boatmurders
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