Todd Harner

@LeahRemini Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐

I graduated!!! I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Psychology, summa cum laude! Five years ago, I started this journey with an eighth-grade education, and even that was from a Scientology school, where critical thinking was discouraged and the quality of instruction was subpar, to say the least. I did not get here alone. Thank you to @NYUSPS and @DeanKamath. Thank you to everyone who supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me, especially on the days I was not sure I could do this. And there were plenty of those days. To my therapist, who told me not to give up when I was told I likely would not be accepted into a prestigious program. To my tutor, without whom I likely would have given up at the harder points along the way. To all those here who have sent me loving messages on social media. And to everyone else who has cheered me on in person through the ups and the downs of it, it means more than I can put into words. It got me over this finish line of being a student again and graduating. That goal once seemed impossible. To those who have asked me, “Why this? Why now?” I pursued higher education to reclaim a piece of myself. When you come out of a high-control group like Scientology, or even a high-control family, there are parts of you that were never allowed to fully develop. Those parts include your curiosity and your ability and right to question. Education was discouraged because knowledge creates confidence in your ability to trust your own mind and navigate the world. That leads to true independence, and that would never be allowed. I wanted that back. But more than that, I needed to understand. I needed to understand how my mother could have us join Scientology when I was just eight years old, and how my family and I could be part of something like this and stay in it for so long. I needed to understand how these systems work, how they influence people, and how they take hold. Without education, access to real information, and support, people can fall into systems that work against their best interests. Some assume that because they are educated, even highly educated, they would never fall for something like this. But it turns out that is not necessarily true. What many of us are impacted by, but never quite understand, is how high-control groups operate. Many still do not understand how misinformation spreads, and how tribalism and radicalization shape what we think, what we believe, and who and what we trust. Without that awareness, none of us are immune. Today, we are seeing how these forces can influence good people and distort reality. History has shown us that this is not new; it just comes in a different form now. Social media connects us in ways we never imagined, but it also creates echo chambers that reinforce beliefs and justify behavior without question. Real critical thinking is hard when we are fed so much by algorithms designed to appeal to us. In learning and achieving this milestone in my own life, it has helped me take a good, hard look at my own beliefs and ideologies. This journey was about healing for me, but also about figuring out how to help others in whatever way I can in the future. So what is in my future? I am considering continuing my education and possibly pursuing a master’s degree, with the goal of contributing to advocacy and policies that protect people, not systems. For now, I am taking this moment in. I am proud of myself. And I am grateful. Thank you for being on this journey with me.

@RepDonBacon How are things coming along on the drone front?

The Air Force says it needs over 20 EA-37s to meet the combat requirements set by theater commanders. Despite this, the Air Force had only funded 10 due to budget constraints. Congress wants to help the Air Force get what they need to win. defensedaily.com/defense-watch-…

@kristine_stone @rockhall

Here we go! Thoughts? @rockhall

@OasisMania @liamgallagher @NoelGallagher Columbia

Name one Oasis song they haven’t played during #OasisLive25 that you’d love to hear 👇

Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-mul…

@DepSecVaden The administration has demonstrated a propensity to compulsively lie on just about everything. Why would anyone believe what you have to say regarding this subject? How was Salt Lake City chosen as the new headquarters?

🧵Here are the FACTS on the U.S. Forest Service Reorganization There’s a lot of lies spreading on X about the Forest Service’s reorganization. Let’s cut through the noise with the straight facts. This is about making the USFS more effective at its mission, nothing more, nothing less. (1/7)

@RepLuna What?

I just spoke with the President and would like to publicly congratulate him on this. Some of my not-so-smart Democrat colleagues will soon be forced to issue public statements of support when they understand the terms of what the agreement is. To be clear, President Trump has been consistent and precise in his messaging from the beginning. Only weeks ago, Iran was viewed as an existential threat to the US and most of Europe. NATO exposed who they really are. Many people got exposed. Those who try to use this to sow division or just straight-up lie have also outed themselves. To be clear, from the beginning, this was about saving American lives. President Trump has truly accomplished something that no other POTUS could have pulled off. PEACE WILL ULTIMATELY PREVAIL.

@SenLummis You know what's shameful Cindy? ICE agents killing American citizens, and no investigation or accountability for it. SAD!

The disdain for which the Democrats and Hollywood elites have for working class Americans - and folks who step up to do important jobs for their country - is shameful. These people need help.

@tracywolfson 🤦‍♂️

So was supposed to take the train but DC has an event at the station w/ delays expected. So decided to fly. Nothing like getting to Newark and finding out they’ve closed all checkpoints but one. No clear, no TSA pre check or touch-less. No warning. No chance anyone’s making their flights.

@LeaderJohnThune Explain to me how voter ID is the most pressing issue right now in this country. I'm begging you. Where's the beef ( fraud)???

Every senator will soon be on the record with an up-or-down vote so the American people can know exactly where they stand on voter ID. I don’t know how Democrats will be able to explain being against commonsense voter ID requirements, but I can’t wait to hear them try.

Hey, @seanhannity — remember your years of rambling about Obama's fake “pallet of cash to Iran?" Your silence is deafening.

@goingplacesCLE And 'Thank You!' to the entire TSA staff that continues to support these critical functions.

@goingplacesCLE Is there real-time wait time information available somewhere? The TSA app indicates that it won't be 'actively managed' and my assumption is whatever is posted is simply historical trends.

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@SecDuffy @NTSB I'd really appreciate you spend more time on this platform confirming the input you're providing to getting this resolved than cheap political shots. Everybody is so sick of it.

If you need another reminder of why DHS should be funded listen to @NTSB talk about the consequences of the shutdown ⬇️

Which female artist had you hooked from the first time you heard her?

@LesPurves Led Zeppelin How the West Was Won

Top 4 live albums. No debate: The Who – Live at Leeds Allman Brothers – At Fillmore East Little Feat – Waiting for Columbus Deep Purple – Made in Japan Pure live energy. No studio tricks. What am I missing? 👇 #VinylCommunity #ClassicRock #LiveAlbums #NowSpinning #RecordCollector #RockHistory #70sMusic

@SenMcCormickPA @TSA Why did you vote 'NO' yesterday?

Americans are paying the price for Democrats’ shutdown politics. @TSA officers are working without pay. Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport are feeling the impact. Fund DHS. Pay TSA. Keep Pennsylvania moving.

@cabsav456 DUH!

This is something that always bothered me about Trump. I had voted for him and was therefore part of the faction he was trying to appease, but I found it pretty shocking & off putting that he literally only cared about the people who voted for him. No one really talks about this, but this is not normal and shouldn't be acceptable. He openly despises half the country he leads.

@SenatorLankford Maybe if you guys spent some time explaining to us the greater threat that Iran had to the Mainland before unilaterally launching a war, you might have an audience. Last time I checked, two American citizens were killed by ICE. How did you vote today Senator on the TSA bill?

We have the Department of Homeland Security closed right now because apparently my Democratic colleagues are more afraid of ICE than they are of Iran. Democrats need to reopen DHS and end the political gamesmanship. foxnews.com/politics/thune…

@DaveMcCormickPA @TSA @DHSgov What was your vote today on TSA funding?

This is unacceptable in America. @TSA and other essential services are suffering because of this Democrat-led DHS shutdown. At what point is enough enough? I urge my colleagues to fund @DHSgov and stop this recklessness.