# shepherd (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover shepherd. Page: Feed: --- ## [Influential Catholic Political Group CatholicVote Accused of Suppressing Israel Reporting After Its Flagship Publication’s Aggressive Reporting On Brutal Mistreatment of West Bank Palestinians](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/influential-catholic-political-group) _2026-08-21 · The Catholic Observer_ But CatholicVote’s leader denied the claim from a former political editor that he had been told to “drastically reduce” Israel coverage, Christopher Hale reports in the newsletter Letters from Leo. ## [U.S. Funding Cuts Fuel Child Recruitment Into Haiti’s Armed Groups](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/us-funding-cuts-fuel-child-recruitment) _2026-08-21 · The Catholic Observer_ “Without USAID support, all you have left is the rule of the ganglord.” -- Journalist Jess DiPierro Obert writes in The New Humanitarian, with reporting supported by the nonprofit Pulitzer Center. ## [After Pope Leo Meets with Lebanese President, Vatican Expresses ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Stalled Lebanon Agreement](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/after-pope-leo-meets-with-lebanese) _2026-08-20 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ Two months after Lebanon, Israel and the U.S. signed the deal aimed at ending Israel’s military presence in Lebanon and disarming the militant group Hezbollah, peace seems elusive. ## [Wisdom for the Ages: “Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me.”](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/wisdom-for-the-ages-then-they-came) _2026-08-20 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ -- Martin Niemöller, German theologian ## [Leave A Legacy That Defends The Oceans](https://seashepherd.org/2026/08/20/leave-a-legacy-that-defends-the-oceans/) _2026-08-20 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ August is Make-A-Will Month. Create or update your will for free through FreeWill, and make defending the oceans part of your legacy. The post Leave A Legacy That Defends The Oceans appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [A Prayer for the City: In My Hometown of Baltimore, Murders Plunge to Record Low](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/a-prayer-for-the-city-in-my-hometown-b78) _2026-08-20 · The Catholic Observer_ In 2017, I reported for The Guardian on homicides in “Body-more, Murdaland,” which then had twice the per-capita murder rate of Chicago and more total murders than New York City. ## [Catholic Voices: Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon shows refugee advocacy doesn’t have to be partisan](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/catholic-voices-republican-us-rep) _2026-08-18 · The Catholic Observer_ Jesuit Refugee Service USA President Kelly Ryan writes in an op-ed. ## [Between Us, vol. 20](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-20) _2026-08-15 · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Louie’s first week of kindergarten, the Leo eclipse, what I bought for back-to-school, what I’d buy for a little girl, teacher gifts & my first finds for Fall 🍂 ## [Who Is the Father of the Rain?](https://inspiredbyjune.substack.com/p/who-is-the-father-of-the-rain) _2026-08-15 · June Caedmon · JC’s Substack_ Elohim : Our Supreme God ## [Wisdom for the Ages: "Listening to some of the populist leaders we now have, I am reminded of the 1930s, when some democracies collapsed into dictatorships seemingly overnight."](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/wisdom-for-the-ages-listening-to) _2026-08-15 · The Catholic Observer_ -- Pope Francis, Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7l0nA3sD1RBF) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Catholic Voices: The Wolf and the Shepherd - A 3 a.m. Mediation. The vigils can be “a daunting walk through ‘the valley of the shadow of death.'”](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/catholic-voices-the-wolf-and-the-c14) _2026-08-14 · The Catholic Observer_ “Not until my desperation mounts do I look to the shepherd.... to keep my thoughts from running wild,” Catholic theologian and author Timothy P. Schilling writes in Commonweal. ## [Thousands of U.S. Catholics Demand that Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Be Excommunicated for Signing Late-Term Abortion Bill Into Law](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/thousands-of-catholics-demand-that) _2026-08-13 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ Healey pledged to keep abortion safe, legal and accessible in Massachusetts for as long as she remains governor, drawing praise from abortion rights advocates. ## [Conservative Catholics Demand that Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Be Excommunicated for Signing Late-Term Abortion Bill Into Law](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/conservative-catholics-demand-that) _2026-08-13 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ Healey pledged to keep abortion safe, legal and accessible in Massachusetts for as long as she remains governor, drawing praise from abortion rights advocates. ## [Between Us, vol. 19](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-19) _2026-08-10 · Alyson Haley's Substack_ A little life update, A/W coats & jackets I'm already eyeing, a few new London faves, where Shepherd & Co. clients are heading this Autumn, last call on NSALE, and more! ## [Why Do You Love Me?](https://inspiredbyjune.substack.com/p/why-do-you-love-me) _2026-08-08 · June Caedmon · JC’s Substack_ How we move from head knowledge to true love. ## [Michigan Becomes First State to Stop Enforcing Ban On Conversion Talk Therapy](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/michigan-becomes-first-state-to-stop) _2026-08-07 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ The counseling seeks to help minors struggling with gender dysphoria — discomfort or distress that they feel over their biological sex. ## [Frontlines Update: July 2026](https://seashepherd.org/2026/08/04/frontlines-update-july-2026/) _2026-08-04 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ Frontlines Update for July 2026: From Celestun to the Faroe Islands, Antarctica, and community events across North America, here's what Sea Shepherd crews and supporters accomplished in July. The post Frontlines Update: July 2026 appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Kid’s first lost tooth: Shepherd!](https://andrewginn.fun/kids-first-lost-tooth-shepherd/) _2026-08-01 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ After a few weeks of a wiggly tooth , Shepherd overcame some nerves and fear and let us pull his first baby tooth! Pull is a strong word; it was barely hanging on. Shepherd, you were very stoked when it came out and you saw it and your realized that you d overcome your fear. That was \[ \] ## [A pure example of brilliance](https://andrewginn.fun/a-pure-example-of-brilliance/) _2026-07-29 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ To be topical for a moment, and therefore risk being boring, AI could never find the motivation to summon intelligence to produce something like this. ## [700 Kilograms Off Isla Perez, Cleared Together](https://seashepherd.org/2026/07/29/700-kilograms-off-isla-perez-cleared-together/) _2026-07-29 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ Nearly 100 volunteers, including Sea Shepherd's M/V Sharkwater crew, cleared almost 700 kilograms of debris from Isla Perez at Scorpion Reef. The post 700 Kilograms Off Isla Perez, Cleared Together appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/asGb8KOQCXRg) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Pope Leo Offers Message of Hope for Elderly Who Feel Forgotten, Abandoned](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/pope-leo-offers-message-of-hope-for) _2026-07-26 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ In his message for the sixth annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the pontiff points to God's promise through Isaiah: "I will never forget you." ## [Nun Speaks Out About ICE Agents Arresting Her As She Walked to Mass In Texas](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/nun-speaks-out-about-ice-agents-arresting) _2026-07-24 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ Neither DHS nor ICE has commented on the June 28 arrest of Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, which drew widespread outrage. ## [Vatican Denies Reports of Ex-Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik's Acquittal](https://thecatholicobserver.substack.com/p/vatican-denies-reports-of-ex-jesuit) _2026-07-22 · Gary Gately · The Catholic Observer_ The Holy See Press Office also defended the secrecy of the proceedings against the artist priest accused of abusing more than two dozen women. ## [Supporting Community-Led Marine Protection](https://seashepherd.org/2026/07/20/supporting-community-led-marine-protection/) _2026-07-20 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ Sea Shepherd joined fishing communities and government representatives in Yucatán to strengthen marine protection, combat illegal fishing, and expand long-term collaboration. The post Supporting Community-Led Marine Protection appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Modernity Amplified](https://andrewginn.fun/modernity-amplified/) _2026-07-16 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ I thought this was an incredible example of how the world of signs and simulacra is impossible to separate from reality. They are on in the same, working on, and overlapping on, one another always. This has always happened in news and media of course, but the ad reads on podcasts are so authentic – \[ \] ## [Running/Trying Hard/Pursuing Excellence](https://andrewginn.fun/running-trying-hard-pursuing-excellence/) _2026-07-16 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ My focus has become excellence and trying hard through running. I m focused on the marathon and working on it as a project for the next few years. I m 33 and I figure that if I m going to go for it, now is the time for the marathon. I think that after a few years I \[ \] ## [Upon This Rock](https://inspiredbyjune.substack.com/p/upon-this-rock) _2026-07-14 · June Caedmon · JC’s Substack_ Some reflections to observe International Rock Day, a day late. ## [HyperNormalisation:Adam Curtis](https://andrewginn.fun/hypernormalisationadam-curtis/) _2026-07-14 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ His documentaries are getting me. Resonating with themes of Baudrillard and mass media and other quite fascinating and unfortunate themes. This one is all the same. ## [Important experiences/identities getting relegated](https://andrewginn.fun/important-experiences-identities-getting-relegated/) _2026-07-13 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ Perhaps only in anticipation, or in retrospect, is this a useful way of thinking, but here it goes: Very important periods of time in one s life will end and be thought of as not so important; not unimportant, but just that one will think, how interesting that I thought that would be the most important \[ \] ## [Shopping NSALE? Use My Wish List to Build Yours Before Early Access Begins](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/shopping-nsale-use-my-wish-list-to) _2026-07-12 · Alyson Haley · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Fewer, better selections this year ... restocks and what I'm purchasing in another color because I wore last years' so much. Don't worry, it's only on item -- not 100 :) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ufihYIUKzdgL) _2026-07-12 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [The Next Watch: Training San Felipe to Save the World’s Rarest Porpoise](https://seashepherd.org/2026/07/10/the-next-watch-training-san-felipe-to-save-the-worlds-rarest-porpoise/) _2026-07-10 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ A new generation is taking the watch. This May, Sea Shepherd, Mexican scientists, and the San Felipe community trained future vaquita observers aboard the M/V Seahorse to help protect the world's rarest porpoise. The post The Next Watch: Training San Felipe to Save the World’s Rarest Porpoise appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [I Reviewed The Nordstrom Sale Preview. Is It Still Worth Shopping?](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/i-reviewed-the-nordstrom-sale-preview) _2026-07-09 · Alyson Haley · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Before you add anything to your cart, let's talk about whether this sale is actually worth your attention. ## [New This Summer: Fly the Flag. Wear the Mission.](https://seashepherd.org/2026/07/09/summer-merch-2026-sea-shepherd-flag-and-caps/) _2026-07-09 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ Every day, Sea Shepherd supporters carry the mission beyond our ships. This summer we've added two new ways to take it with you: embroidered Sea Shepherd caps and the official Sea Shepherd flag. Every purchase helps keep our crews where they're needed most. The post New This Summer: Fly the Flag. Wear the Mission. appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Happy Independence Day!](https://andrewginn.fun/happy-independence-day/) _2026-07-04 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ Read this piece in Compact Magazine from James Vaughn, a historian, at the University of Chicago and find myself quite amazed by the unique historical event that is the 250th anniversary of The United States. The Persian and Roman empires have been in the cultural psyche recently, because America has warred with both Iran and \[ \] ## [Shepherd goes to camp!](https://andrewginn.fun/shepherd-goes-to-camp/) _2026-07-04 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ We dropped Shepherd off at Rockmont last Sunday, and for all we know he s having a great time! This was such a big part of my early adulthood and start to life; where I made great friends, great strides in my life s formation, and where I met and fell in love with Sadie. So, to \[ \] ## [Neighbors helping me fix a water main leak](https://andrewginn.fun/neighbors-helping-me-fix-a-water-main-leak/) _2026-07-04 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ A writer – and, I believe, generally all persons – must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource. All things have been given to us for a purpose, and an artist must feel this more intensely. All that happens to us, including our humiliations, our misfortunes, our embarrassments, all is given \[ \] ## [Between Us, vol 18](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-18) _2026-07-04 · Alyson Haley · Alyson Haley's Substack_ More of what made my packing cut for London, June's top sellers, a fun new community giveaway, and the weekend sales I'm actually shopping. ## [Suitcase Diaries: What I'm Packing For Our Trip To The UK](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/suitcase-diaries-what-im-packing) _2026-07-02 · Alyson Haley · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Timeless staples, thoughtful layers, and a few colorful surprises ... here's what's coming with me to the UK. ## [Frontlines Update: June 2026](https://seashepherd.org/2026/07/01/frontlines-update-june-2026/) _2026-07-01 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ Frontlines Update for June 2026: See what our crews got done in June 2026, from vaquita survey work and Scorpion Reef patrols to World Oceans Day cleanups and the fight to Stop the Grind. The post Frontlines Update: June 2026 appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Key Details To Note Regarding the 2026 Nordstrom Sale](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/key-details-to-note-regarding-the) _2026-06-30 · Alyson Haley · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Everything you need to know before shopping this year's sale, including key dates, my best tips, what I think they'll bring back, my top shopping tips ahead of Preview, and more! ## [Between Us, vol. 17](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-17) _2026-06-29 · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Fresh Nordstrom new arrivals I'm eyeing, your card storage solution suggestions, a few details on the upcoming Nordstrom sale, your favorites from Amazon Prime Day, the show I just finished, and more! ## [The Attention Merchants](https://andrewginn.fun/the-attention-merchants/) _2026-06-24 · Andrew · A Digital Garden_ Referenced by Michael when he was visiting us back in May and I picked it up. It happened to fit well with things I ve already been thinking about such as The Algorithm and whether culture precedes from it or it precedes from culture. Basically, does the algorithm show us what we create or is it \[ \] ## [What I'd Shop During Amazon Prime Day If I Didn't Already Own It](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/what-id-shop-during-amazon-prime) _2026-06-24 · Alyson Haley · Alyson Haley's Substack_ With these sales, it's quality over quantity for me so -- here's what I own from Amazon that I actually use and wear almost daily. ## [World Ocean Day 2026: Nearly Two Tons of Debris Cleared From North American Shores](https://seashepherd.org/2026/06/22/world-ocean-day-2026-cleanups/) _2026-06-22 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ This World Ocean Day, Sea Shepherd volunteers mobilized across North America to clean up beaches, rivers, and shorelines before debris could reach the ocean. The post World Ocean Day 2026: Nearly Two Tons of Debris Cleared From North American Shores appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Between Us, vol. 16](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-16) _2026-06-22 · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Your most loved pieces from last week, what I bought last week and cannot stop thinking about, and an Amazon round up that is very much a reflection of my current life. ## [Between Us, vol. 15](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-15) _2026-06-15 · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Wedding guest dresses that will make you want to RSVP yes, Father's Day gifts worth giving, a bag edit for every summer occasion, and a link list sure to stop your scroll. ## [He Loved Them to the End](https://inspiredbyjune.substack.com/p/he-loved-them-to-the-end) _2026-06-13 · June Caedmon · JC’s Substack_ Ambassadors of Christ Series ## [Grappling Hooks: An Old Tool in the Vaquita’s Last Refuge](https://seashepherd.org/2026/06/12/grappling-hooks-an-old-tool-in-the-vaquitas-last-refuge/) _2026-06-12 · Ben · Sea Shepherd Conservation Society_ A grappling-hook sweep in the Vaquita Refuge brought together local fishermen, Mexican authorities, and conservation partners to remove abandoned gear from the seafloor. The post Grappling Hooks: An Old Tool in the Vaquita’s Last Refuge appeared first on Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . ## [Eyeing & Buying: June Edition](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/eyeing-and-buying-june-edition) _2026-06-10 · Alyson Haley's Substack_ Finds that are sure to get you through the warmer months looking and feeling your very best -- and what I'm thinking of packing for London next month \[for both me and the boys!\] ## [Between Us, vol. 14](https://alysonhaley.substack.com/p/between-us-vol-14) _2026-06-06 · Erica Amadeo · Alyson Haley's Substack_ The summer collection you NEED to see, 4th of July inspiration I'd snag now, the desk & other furniture we snagged during MDW, new body wash I'm loving, and what I bought this week!