TerryTempestWilliams
@TempestWilliams
edges; words; and birds; writer-in-residence at Harvard Divinity School
Americans Fought Off This Awful Idea in Trump’s Bill nytimes.com/2025/07/06/opi… via @NYTOpinion
Every viewer of the tape heard Senator Padilla identify himself. He's the ranking Democrat on the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Safety. We're supposed to believe that Homeland Security secretary Noem did not recognize him?
Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theatre and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem. Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers’…
Today’s court hearing in Boston between Harvard and Trump matters for all institutions of higher learning. wapo.st/3GUWvt6
It was a joy to be in conversation with @RobGMacfarlane about his wondrous book, "Is A River Alive" and other things like "dreaming a different world into being." #orionmagazine orionmagazine.org/article/dreami…
Bless Andrea Gibson— their life, their voice — lightning illuminating darkness. Their poetry is with us. Every word a bravery, each poem a joy. Their spirit, Love ongoing— my deepest bows of gratitude.
Andrea Gibson's, "Birthday" youtu.be/ftc46KYnQWE?si… via @YouTube
Andrea Gibson's, "Birthday" youtu.be/ftc46KYnQWE?si… via @YouTube
“This is a victory for the American public, who were loud and clear: Public lands belong in public hands, for current and future generations alike,” Tracy Stone-Manning, who ran the Bureau of Land Management during the Biden administration...Our public lands are not for sale."
We are not asking you to revise your public land heist @SenMikeLee We the People, are saying retire it. Give it up. The only acceptable action by you is to listen to your constituents and your colleagues who are saying, "Not one acre." Not one.

The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.
THIS IS INSANITY. Please read this and inside the link is a place where you can contact your senators and submit your resistance. America the Beautiful is NOT for sale. My Senator Mike Lee is not to be trusted. Public lands need to stay in public hands.
Don’t believe me? wilderness.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/b…
Over 1800 Peaceful Rallies will take place on Saturday. Be safe. Stay peaceful. And let us show this authoritarian president and administration what authentic democracy and real power looks like —
To everyone planning to take part in the ‘No Kings’ protest events being held across the nation on Saturday, please take a listen to this and make sure you are prepared in terms of knowing your rights etc. It’s absolutely vital that these are peaceful protests. Be aware there…
BREAKING: Adam Schiff just delivered one of the best speeches we've ever seen. This is MAGA's worst nightmare. Every American needs to see this.
Senator Padilla was violently assaulted for doing his job. If this is how federal agents treat a sitting U.S. Senator peacefully asking questions, how far will they go?
Republicans refuse to admit that their tax cuts for the rich will add to our debt
I'm on my way to the Senate floor to talk about the assault on my colleague, Senator Alex Padilla. This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem must resign. She has deported a four year old with cancer, detained a U.S. marshal, and arrested two members of Congress. She’s lost the confidence of the American people. ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.
Today they have crossed a deep red line. We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
MAJOR WIN: Trump just reversed course on immigration. We’re watching closely — and we’ll hold him to it. This happened because you spoke up. Keep it going. Keep it peaceful. It’s working.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.12.25 09:43 AM EST
“If you can make @SenAlexPadilla forcibly kneel before this executive, when does it stop?” —@SenBooker