Reposted by Michelle
“Historically, when left to their own devices, states don’t necessarily do the right thing for kids with disabilities and their families,” a former director at the federal Office of Special Education Programs said.
With @idahostatesman.com
With @idahostatesman.com
The Department of Education Forced Idaho to Stop Denying Disabled Students an Education. Then Trump Gutted Its Staff.
For years, the Education Department was the only agency that could ensure states would improve conditions for disabled children. Now, Trump’s cuts threaten to hamper its oversight.
www.propublica.org
May 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“Historically, when left to their own devices, states don’t necessarily do the right thing for kids with disabilities and their families,” a former director at the federal Office of Special Education Programs said.
With @idahostatesman.com
With @idahostatesman.com
Reposted by Michelle
It’s not just Newark: Nearly all air traffic control facilities in the U.S. are understaffed.
Newark Airport's Crisis Puts Spotlight on U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage
As of May 7, all but two of the 313 air traffic control facilities in the United States were understaffed, a New York Times analysis found.
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It’s not just Newark: Nearly all air traffic control facilities in the U.S. are understaffed.
Reposted by Michelle
The Commerce Department just made it easier for states and municipalities to use government subsidies to buy Musk’s Starlink internet service.
When Musk's many ethics conflicts are tallied up, it will make Warren G. Harding’s Teapot Dome scandal look like a game of checkers.
When Musk's many ethics conflicts are tallied up, it will make Warren G. Harding’s Teapot Dome scandal look like a game of checkers.
Musk Set to Cash In Big on Trump’s Internet Overhaul
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly wants to modify a Biden-era broadband program, opening it up to satellite internet providers.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Commerce Department just made it easier for states and municipalities to use government subsidies to buy Musk’s Starlink internet service.
When Musk's many ethics conflicts are tallied up, it will make Warren G. Harding’s Teapot Dome scandal look like a game of checkers.
When Musk's many ethics conflicts are tallied up, it will make Warren G. Harding’s Teapot Dome scandal look like a game of checkers.
Reposted by Michelle
It’s borderline criminal.
March 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It’s borderline criminal.
Reposted by Michelle
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to make you believe that they are cutting “waste,” but they’re actually reaching into your wallet to fund tax cuts for their “rich as hell” friends.
Spread the word.
Spread the word.
March 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to make you believe that they are cutting “waste,” but they’re actually reaching into your wallet to fund tax cuts for their “rich as hell” friends.
Spread the word.
Spread the word.
Reposted by Michelle
Just a quick reminder, if Russia ceased firing there would be a cease fire
March 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Just a quick reminder, if Russia ceased firing there would be a cease fire
Reposted by Michelle
Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
March 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
Reposted by Michelle
Reposted by Michelle
“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
March 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.”
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
Words from Frances Perkins, FDR's labor secretary and an architect of Social Security.
Remember this as the program is under attack.
Reposted by Michelle
Here I react to the shameful behavior of American leaders and media toward the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here I react to the shameful behavior of American leaders and media toward the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Reposted by Michelle
Quick reminder: @elonmusk isn’t the leader of a country at war, and didn’t wear a tie in the White House and wore a stupid cap
March 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Quick reminder: @elonmusk isn’t the leader of a country at war, and didn’t wear a tie in the White House and wore a stupid cap
Reposted by Michelle
We're on thin ice...
Sometimes, the res metaphors write themselves.
Sometimes, the res metaphors write themselves.
March 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We're on thin ice...
Sometimes, the res metaphors write themselves.
Sometimes, the res metaphors write themselves.
Reposted by Michelle
Hundreds of workers at the CDC. More than 1,000 at the NIH. Scores of staffers at the FDA.
Trump’s purge of federal employees includes those doing lifesaving work. Many of them expressed fear at what would happen to the projects they left behind.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social & @deldeib.bsky.social
Trump’s purge of federal employees includes those doing lifesaving work. Many of them expressed fear at what would happen to the projects they left behind.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social & @deldeib.bsky.social
They Worked to Prevent Death. The Trump Administration Fired Them.
Public health teams are being gutted, imperiling efforts to safeguard organ donation and prevent maternal and infant death. Many workers expressed fear at what would happen to the work they left…
propub.li
March 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hundreds of workers at the CDC. More than 1,000 at the NIH. Scores of staffers at the FDA.
Trump’s purge of federal employees includes those doing lifesaving work. Many of them expressed fear at what would happen to the projects they left behind.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social & @deldeib.bsky.social
Trump’s purge of federal employees includes those doing lifesaving work. Many of them expressed fear at what would happen to the projects they left behind.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social & @deldeib.bsky.social
Reposted by Michelle
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Reposted by Michelle
Today, a reporter from the Russian state news agency TASS gained unauthorized access to the Oval Office. How does one gain unauthorized access to the Oval Office? Meanwhile, AP and Reuters were blocked.
February 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Today, a reporter from the Russian state news agency TASS gained unauthorized access to the Oval Office. How does one gain unauthorized access to the Oval Office? Meanwhile, AP and Reuters were blocked.
Reposted by Michelle
Goodbye @washingtonpost.com -- hated to cancel on the one-hand, but Jeff Bezos' manipulation of content is a threat to democracy--democracy may in fact die in the light of day.
a cartoon drawing of a newspaper with a hot dog on it
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a newspaper with a hot dog on it
media.tenor.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Goodbye @washingtonpost.com -- hated to cancel on the one-hand, but Jeff Bezos' manipulation of content is a threat to democracy--democracy may in fact die in the light of day.
Reposted by Michelle
GOP reps love your vote, but not your voice. They’re dodging town halls faster than Trump dodged the draft. Demand answers!
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/run-for-of...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/run-for-of...
Run for Office, Then Run Away
Republicans Love Your Vote—Just Not Your Questions
adamkinzinger.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
GOP reps love your vote, but not your voice. They’re dodging town halls faster than Trump dodged the draft. Demand answers!
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/run-for-of...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/run-for-of...
Reposted by Michelle
Stand up for Science - in Oxford, Ohio and across America. Fund science not billionaires! Science saves lives!
February 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Stand up for Science - in Oxford, Ohio and across America. Fund science not billionaires! Science saves lives!
Reposted by Michelle
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
Reposted by Michelle
Remember This
February 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Remember This
Reposted by Michelle
February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025
Last night’s Friday Night News Dump was a doozy: Trump has purged the country’s military leadership.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
February 22, 2025
Reposted by Michelle
📍Ohio protests, so far! Keep checking events.Pol-Rev.com for more listings, they are being added all the time.
Nationwide protests THIS MONDAY, Feb. 17th, #NoKingsDay. We the people are pissed!
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #Ohio
Nationwide protests THIS MONDAY, Feb. 17th, #NoKingsDay. We the people are pissed!
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #Ohio
February 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
📍Ohio protests, so far! Keep checking events.Pol-Rev.com for more listings, they are being added all the time.
Nationwide protests THIS MONDAY, Feb. 17th, #NoKingsDay. We the people are pissed!
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #Ohio
Nationwide protests THIS MONDAY, Feb. 17th, #NoKingsDay. We the people are pissed!
Find a protest at > events.pol-rev.com 🇺🇸
Where will we see you?
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #Ohio
Reposted by Michelle
Join 50501 in a National Day of Action on Monday, February 17th. We are reclaiming President's Day - a day that is supposed to be celebrating the Presidency. Unite to limit executive overreach. Find your protest at https://buff.ly/417VjtT, or create one.
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Join 50501 in a National Day of Action on Monday, February 17th. We are reclaiming President's Day - a day that is supposed to be celebrating the Presidency. Unite to limit executive overreach. Find your protest at https://buff.ly/417VjtT, or create one.