Lorie Barber π«π
@barberchicago.bsky.social
Board Member, Woodridge School District 68 | School/Bulk Order Manager, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore π¦ | Co-founder, LITapalooza | Books in kidsβ hands always and forever. β€οΈπ
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heads up, gmail has a new setting automatically on that allows their a*i to be trained on your emails so make sure to turn off the 'Smart Feature' checkbox in your settings
November 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
heads up, gmail has a new setting automatically on that allows their a*i to be trained on your emails so make sure to turn off the 'Smart Feature' checkbox in your settings
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People think tyrants rage because they're strong.
But the truth is they only rage when they know the room will absorb it.
Mamdani didn't absorb it.
So Trump didn't rage.
Fear is the oxygen of authoritarianism.
Take it away, and even a strongman starts to sound like a man.
~ Bruce Fanger ~
But the truth is they only rage when they know the room will absorb it.
Mamdani didn't absorb it.
So Trump didn't rage.
Fear is the oxygen of authoritarianism.
Take it away, and even a strongman starts to sound like a man.
~ Bruce Fanger ~
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
People think tyrants rage because they're strong.
But the truth is they only rage when they know the room will absorb it.
Mamdani didn't absorb it.
So Trump didn't rage.
Fear is the oxygen of authoritarianism.
Take it away, and even a strongman starts to sound like a man.
~ Bruce Fanger ~
But the truth is they only rage when they know the room will absorb it.
Mamdani didn't absorb it.
So Trump didn't rage.
Fear is the oxygen of authoritarianism.
Take it away, and even a strongman starts to sound like a man.
~ Bruce Fanger ~
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Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administrationβs 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administrationβs 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
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Larry Summers is immediately stepping back from his teaching duties at Harvard as the school investigates his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Larry Summers to step back from teaching and Harvard Kennedy School post as university investigates ties to Epstein - The Boston Globe
Summers is also going on leave from his role as director of the Kennedy Schoolβs Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government.
trib.al
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Larry Summers is immediately stepping back from his teaching duties at Harvard as the school investigates his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Brilliant and heartbreaking and a tremendous read.
My first piece for @theguardian.com on MBSβs visit to the U.S., seven years after Jamal Khashoggiβs murder.
Trumpβs America is beginning to look like MBSβs Saudi Arabiaβ which Jamal warned me about.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trumpβs America is beginning to look like MBSβs Saudi Arabiaβ which Jamal warned me about.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah
Jamal Khashoggiβs plight and murder was a warning sign for the US, of the impending loss of freedom and censorship that would sweep the country
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Brilliant and heartbreaking and a tremendous read.
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I will never forget having to edit Jamalβs final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamalβs final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
βA little solidarity would go a long wayβbut it would also threaten the proximity to power.β
THIS PART.
THIS PART.
New β I wrote about the myriad ways journalismβs moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
Moral rot in elite journalism is killing the whole field
The Nuzzi/RFK Jr. mess and the revelation of Esptein's journo pals lay bare a profound moral absence at the heart of our free press.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
βA little solidarity would go a long wayβbut it would also threaten the proximity to power.β
THIS PART.
THIS PART.
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Trump now losing gerrymandering war he started:
-federal court blocks Texas gerrymander
-California passes prop 50
-Utah court creates new Dem district
-VA begins new map process
-Indiana, Kansas scrap redistricting effort
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
-federal court blocks Texas gerrymander
-California passes prop 50
-Utah court creates new Dem district
-VA begins new map process
-Indiana, Kansas scrap redistricting effort
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
A Trump-appointed judge just blocked Trumpβs Texas gerrymander
Trump could lose the redistricting war he started.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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"βElections have consequences.β
That's what West Shore School Board [PA] Chair Kelly Brent said after the board tabled three policies β including a restrictive book policy and an anti-LGBTQ+ bathroom policy β that had been priorities of the outgoing far-right majority."
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That's what West Shore School Board [PA] Chair Kelly Brent said after the board tabled three policies β including a restrictive book policy and an anti-LGBTQ+ bathroom policy β that had been priorities of the outgoing far-right majority."
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November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"βElections have consequences.β
That's what West Shore School Board [PA] Chair Kelly Brent said after the board tabled three policies β including a restrictive book policy and an anti-LGBTQ+ bathroom policy β that had been priorities of the outgoing far-right majority."
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That's what West Shore School Board [PA] Chair Kelly Brent said after the board tabled three policies β including a restrictive book policy and an anti-LGBTQ+ bathroom policy β that had been priorities of the outgoing far-right majority."
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Trump has more threats for Republicans who donβt want to rig the midterms for him.
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump has more threats for Republicans who donβt want to rig the midterms for him.
A sad, hard truth as is evidenced by both H. Clinton and Harris.
Michelle Obama: βDon't even look at me about running, because you all are lying.
βYou're not ready for a woman. So don't waste my time. We got a lot of growing up to do.β
βYou're not ready for a woman. So don't waste my time. We got a lot of growing up to do.β
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A sad, hard truth as is evidenced by both H. Clinton and Harris.
Judging from last weekβs elections, I think you might be right.
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Judging from last weekβs elections, I think you might be right.
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Dr. Oz is clearly a moron who, incredibly, doesn't understand anything about how the insurance system works.
But also: Conservatives genuinely believe that people want to spend endless hours "choosing the insurance that's best for them." They don't. They want good, secure health care. It's simple.
But also: Conservatives genuinely believe that people want to spend endless hours "choosing the insurance that's best for them." They don't. They want good, secure health care. It's simple.
Dr Oz: "If you had a check in the mail, you could buy the insurance you thought was best for you"
November 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Dr. Oz is clearly a moron who, incredibly, doesn't understand anything about how the insurance system works.
But also: Conservatives genuinely believe that people want to spend endless hours "choosing the insurance that's best for them." They don't. They want good, secure health care. It's simple.
But also: Conservatives genuinely believe that people want to spend endless hours "choosing the insurance that's best for them." They don't. They want good, secure health care. It's simple.
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Immigration raids in HawaiΚ»i are especially ironic since the Kingdom of HawaiΚ»i was illegally overthrown and the Hawaiian Islands annexed by the United States against the will of the people.
Immigration arrests surge in Hawaii as federal agents target courthouses
Advocates and legal experts say many arrests are happening quietly, often when immigrants show up at state courts.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Immigration raids in HawaiΚ»i are especially ironic since the Kingdom of HawaiΚ»i was illegally overthrown and the Hawaiian Islands annexed by the United States against the will of the people.
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players β the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players β the responses were haunting.
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We posted this so many times and now are really being put to the test
![Screenshot of a cartoon with two people next to a box with a big red button. One is wearing a blue "D" hat and the other is wearing a red "MAGA" hat.
Panel 1: MAGA: "Pushing this button will begin the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Trump..."
Panel 2: MAGA: "... But! Bill Clinton must also ..."
[blue "D" guy is already slamming the button]
Panel 3: Blue "D" guy continues whacking the button, while red "MAGA" guy looks on with wide eyes and sweating face
Panel 4: Blue "D" guy continues hitting the button, while red "MAGA" guy tries to pull him away from the box, sobbing and saying "DUDE"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vhnfl7xl452tli2pzoqsxiu4/bafkreid6uba6nql5kckdavyvq4auuvzk36vowijq533aqj7isqwtqxhpfe@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We posted this so many times and now are really being put to the test
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
A thread of joy.
hey y'all it's another one of Those Weeks please post your dog(s) in the replies
November 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A thread of joy.
Oliver (l.) and Bonita (r.) snuggling on our daughterβs squishmallow.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Oliver (l.) and Bonita (r.) snuggling on our daughterβs squishmallow.
Just in time.
Adelita Grijalva is FINALLY sworn in and is now officially a member of Congress
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Just in time.
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JUST IN: Federal judge orders release of hundreds of people arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS.
https://cnn.it/3LzqUPL
https://cnn.it/3LzqUPL
WLS: Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown | CNN
A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administrationβs immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal ef...
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
JUST IN: Federal judge orders release of hundreds of people arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS.
https://cnn.it/3LzqUPL
https://cnn.it/3LzqUPL
Think thatβs bad? Itβll only going to get worse, now that 8 Dems showed cowardice rather than strength.
βThe worst view of current economic conditions since 1951β¦ 61% blame Trumpβ¦ 79% of independents have a negative view of Trumpβs economic policiesβ¦ if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senateβ¦β
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Think thatβs bad? Itβll only going to get worse, now that 8 Dems showed cowardice rather than strength.
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The problem isn't that they caved for a promised vote; the problem is that the vote will be a meaningless gesture impressing no one but Senate Democrats.
It will fail. ACA beneficiaries will suffer considerably as a result and there will be no consequences of any kind for Republicans.
It will fail. ACA beneficiaries will suffer considerably as a result and there will be no consequences of any kind for Republicans.
Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The problem isn't that they caved for a promised vote; the problem is that the vote will be a meaningless gesture impressing no one but Senate Democrats.
It will fail. ACA beneficiaries will suffer considerably as a result and there will be no consequences of any kind for Republicans.
It will fail. ACA beneficiaries will suffer considerably as a result and there will be no consequences of any kind for Republicans.
Especially because heβs not running for reelection and can do the brave thing. The cowardice has me SEETHING.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Especially because heβs not running for reelection and can do the brave thing. The cowardice has me SEETHING.