Media psychologist, filmmaker and professor. Taking notes on our current chaos. Whatcha got? She/her
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Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
A larger conversation, @ProfLisa, is taking place w/i Christian community over the role of authority. By claiming to know God’s intentions, institutions like Biola signal a greater interest in “protecting power rather than grace.” @latimes latimes.com/california/story…
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Pete Peterson honors the life of Thomas McKenzie and offers his parting blessing: buff.ly/3y81rR2
“The fellowship is broken, and we cannot now know the full measure of his contribution to the great Story. But I see evidence of it everywhere.”
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied.
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
If this doesn't perfectly encapsulate 2020/21, then I really don't know what does.
A woman did her regular aerobics class out in open without realizing that a coup was taking place in #Myanmar. A Military convoy reaching the parliament can be seen behind the woman as she performs aerobics. Incredible!
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
“When you see something you love that’s broken you want to fix it. I love the Capitol. I‘m honored to be there,” New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim said.
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World leaders are reacting to the news that Joe Biden will be the next US president: "Welcome back America!" cnn.it/32o5bAT #CNNElection
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A new group of Christian leaders forms in support of Biden - “Pro Life Evangelicals for Biden” washingtonpost.com/religion/…
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Friends be like...
Happy #FriendshipDay2020 everyone !! 😊
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"I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain." -- James Baldwin
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We were waiting for this one. We do not deserve @sarahcpr
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
I know from personal experience that the Trump media defense complex features many individuals who have convinced themselves that the truth is a lie. In a sane world, Bolton's book should be an earthquake. My latest, in @TIME: time.com/5858192/bolton-book…
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
Today I joined other black #NPR colleagues in creating a new tradition for the network: reading the Emancipation Proclamation to commemorate #JuneteenthDay - An effort spearheaded by @MorningEdition EP @nprkyoung #WeAreNPR npr.org/2020/06/19/880754393…
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
This is so good! Yeah, that self-evaluation thing is a bitch! – at Maryland, USA
NEW, from Republican Voters Against Trump:
Meet an eloquent Republican voice against Trump and for Biden, the senior senator from the great state of South Carolina.
@RVAT2020
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
Seven Fucked Up Days in American History, As Told By @NYTimes Front Pages. A Thread: – at Brooklyn, NY
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth" - African proverb
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On this #PentecostSunday, I'd like to remind everyone that fire can be both scary and clarifying.
Lisa Swain, PhD retweeted
This is shocking, and I know it takes a lot to get to that word right now.
Here's the full video of @CNN's crew being detained and arrested by the Minnesota State Patrol, live on @NewDay.