@ericwelchwcs.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Essay: Child psychologist Ellen Braaten often does media appearances, trying to reassure parents and kids in the wake of school shootings. She used to tell her audience that the adults in their lives do everything they can to keep them safe, but she doesn't say that anymore. We haven’t. We don’t.
The more I talk about gun violence, the less I have to say
Child psychologist Ellen Braaten wasn't an expert on gun violence when she received a call from a TV producer in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. But I did know how to comfort and advise parents af...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Essay: Child psychologist Ellen Braaten often does media appearances, trying to reassure parents and kids in the wake of school shootings. She used to tell her audience that the adults in their lives do everything they can to keep them safe, but she doesn't say that anymore. We haven’t. We don’t.
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Trump threatening members of Congress not to sign the Epstein files discharge petition saying it would be a “hostile act” against him is definitely something an innocent person would do. And scheduling a military flyover in the middle of the survivor press conference is also totally normal behavior.
September 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Trump threatening members of Congress not to sign the Epstein files discharge petition saying it would be a “hostile act” against him is definitely something an innocent person would do. And scheduling a military flyover in the middle of the survivor press conference is also totally normal behavior.
What could go wrong?
“If adopted, the changes would remove a layer of review intended to ensure that cases against public officials are legally sound and not politically motivated.”
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“If adopted, the changes would remove a layer of review intended to ensure that cases against public officials are legally sound and not politically motivated.”
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Trump Justice Dept. considers removing key check on lawmaker prosecutions
The Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section is charged with ensuring cases against elected officials are not politically motivated. The Trump administration is considering changing that.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What could go wrong?
“If adopted, the changes would remove a layer of review intended to ensure that cases against public officials are legally sound and not politically motivated.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“If adopted, the changes would remove a layer of review intended to ensure that cases against public officials are legally sound and not politically motivated.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Sign him up for a blue t-shirt.
The man checked out 50 books on topics that included Jewish history, African-American history and LGBTQ education.
Then burned them.
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Then burned them.
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Man checks out 100 books from Beachwood Library, then burns them in social media post
A man applied for a card from the Beachwood Library and, over two visits, withdrew 100 books. He later posted two videos, one in which he burned all of the books.
www.cleveland.com
May 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Sign him up for a blue t-shirt.
“While the board voted in November 2024 to have a committee of school library materials specialists review and report on the books, the board then ignored the recommendations in more than 70 percent of the instances when they evaluated books”
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ACLU of Tennessee Files Lawsuit on Behalf of PEN America and Families to Halt Book Bans in Rutherford County, TN Schools - PEN America
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, along with attorney Kerry Knox, filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Rutherford County families and PEN America against the Rutherford County Boar...
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April 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“While the board voted in November 2024 to have a committee of school library materials specialists review and report on the books, the board then ignored the recommendations in more than 70 percent of the instances when they evaluated books”
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Last Monday, board members voted seven to two to adopt a K-8 science curriculum called STEMscopes, which only 7% of K-second grade teachers, about 10% of third-fifth grade teachers, and zero middle school teachers recommended.
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‘It’s the angriest and most disappointed I’ve ever seen our teachers’: Williamson County school board adopts new science curriculum, rejects committee recommendation
Williamson County Schools has faced some resistance after the board adopted a new science curriculum that rejected the recommendations of a committee and most teachers within the school system.
www.wkrn.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Last Monday, board members voted seven to two to adopt a K-8 science curriculum called STEMscopes, which only 7% of K-second grade teachers, about 10% of third-fifth grade teachers, and zero middle school teachers recommended.
www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
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GBO
That #Vols win was even more enjoyable bc Gov. Bill Lee was walking around the #SECTournament decked out in Auburn gear. 🍊🏀
March 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
GBO
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Ironic how the applause lines don’t match the budget cuts.
March 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Ironic how the applause lines don’t match the budget cuts.
I guess it’s a good thing liquor production isn’t a big thing in Tennessee.
"I have directed BC liquor sales to immediately stop buying American liquor from red states. Liquor store employees will be removing the most popular of these brands from government store shelves." -BC Premier David Eby
February 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I guess it’s a good thing liquor production isn’t a big thing in Tennessee.
This is such a dishonest statement. If Jack John$on was really thinking about that single Mom in Memphis, he could have written a Bill with her in mind that would’ve passed with bipartisan support.
AFP & Betsy DeVos aren’t writing PAC checks for that though.
AFP & Betsy DeVos aren’t writing PAC checks for that though.
WATCH: WILLIAMSON COUNTY’s @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social asks @SenJohnson why @GovBillLee’s vouchers aren’t limited to those he claims they’ll help 🤨👇🏽
#LeesVoucherScam
#LeesVoucherScam
January 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is such a dishonest statement. If Jack John$on was really thinking about that single Mom in Memphis, he could have written a Bill with her in mind that would’ve passed with bipartisan support.
AFP & Betsy DeVos aren’t writing PAC checks for that though.
AFP & Betsy DeVos aren’t writing PAC checks for that though.
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Saddle up! www.krtv.com/news/montana...
Snowed-in student rode a horse to school in Browning
This young man was drifted in at home…so he saddled up his top mount, slapped on a pair of chinks and made it to school by first period!
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January 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Saddle up! www.krtv.com/news/montana...
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EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battle www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battle
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, with the help of a team of high-powered lawyers, has quietly managed to tie up an FBI investigation into his campaign finances for the past five months.
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January 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battle www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
LET’s GO ‘CATS!
a logo for a sports team shows a cat with the letter c on its mouth
ALT: a logo for a sports team shows a cat with the letter c on its mouth
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January 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
LET’s GO ‘CATS!
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January 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Kentucky basketball feeling pretty good about certain decisions this afternoon.
January 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Kentucky basketball feeling pretty good about certain decisions this afternoon.
A meaningless win over the Texans at home & not getting the chance to draft Ward or Sanders at QB would be the most on-brand thing the Titans do all season.
December 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM
A meaningless win over the Texans at home & not getting the chance to draft Ward or Sanders at QB would be the most on-brand thing the Titans do all season.
Sea-sons Greetings! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
December 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Sea-sons Greetings! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Fun fact: John Lithgow’s portrayal of Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose was not intended to position him as the hero of the movie.
December 11, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Fun fact: John Lithgow’s portrayal of Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose was not intended to position him as the hero of the movie.
This Monday (12/9) the WCS Board of Education will vote on whether to Ban five books from our libraries and curriculum.
The books are:
* Where the Crawdads Sing
* Speak
* Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
* The Perks of Being A Wallflower
* The Field Guide To The North American Teenager
The books are:
* Where the Crawdads Sing
* Speak
* Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
* The Perks of Being A Wallflower
* The Field Guide To The North American Teenager
December 4, 2024 at 8:17 PM
This Monday (12/9) the WCS Board of Education will vote on whether to Ban five books from our libraries and curriculum.
The books are:
* Where the Crawdads Sing
* Speak
* Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
* The Perks of Being A Wallflower
* The Field Guide To The North American Teenager
The books are:
* Where the Crawdads Sing
* Speak
* Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
* The Perks of Being A Wallflower
* The Field Guide To The North American Teenager
Charles Kushner is the greatest pick for American diplomat to France since Edward Bancroft.
November 30, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Charles Kushner is the greatest pick for American diplomat to France since Edward Bancroft.
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The House Ethics Committee obtained Venmo records showing that Matt Gaetz paid $10,224.02 to two young women who later testified against him.
$250 for “being my friend.” $400 for “being awesome”. $200 “just because”
$250 for “being my friend.” $400 for “being awesome”. $200 “just because”
November 21, 2024 at 6:03 AM
The House Ethics Committee obtained Venmo records showing that Matt Gaetz paid $10,224.02 to two young women who later testified against him.
$250 for “being my friend.” $400 for “being awesome”. $200 “just because”
$250 for “being my friend.” $400 for “being awesome”. $200 “just because”
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The fact that disgraced former Congressman George Santos showed up in Congress today to support Matt Gaetz's nomination should tell you everything you need to know.
November 21, 2024 at 3:11 AM
The fact that disgraced former Congressman George Santos showed up in Congress today to support Matt Gaetz's nomination should tell you everything you need to know.
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It’s not a Russian spy ring. It’s a Justice Department graphic showing Venmo payments to girls by Gaetz and Greenberg.
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 AM
It’s not a Russian spy ring. It’s a Justice Department graphic showing Venmo payments to girls by Gaetz and Greenberg.