Mark Weber
@jerseyjazzman.bsky.social
Education policy analyst, teacher, musician. Lecturer, Rutgers University Grad School of Education. @njpolicy.bsky.social @shankerinst.bsky.social NEPC Fellow. Jazz pianist and composer. Music educator.
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Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"... side with lawlessness..."
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
"... side with lawlessness..."
"F****** b****"
In an interview with @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social, Blas Nuñez-Neto wouldn't tell us his clients, but did say we should remember that ICE agents are people too. (Can't believe this quote below)
prospect.org/2026/01/19/a...
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![Nuñez-Neto recommended that protesters understand that ICE agents are people, too.
“I think it would help both sides to appreciate the fact that that’s a human being across from you who may or may not want to do the things they’ve been ordered to do. In my long history being in and out of the Department [of Homeland Security], it is very often what makes the news are the terrible things that happen but what doesn’t get reported are the … stories about agents bringing toys into the border patrol station,” he said.
“We’re all human beings, many of them have families, many of them don’t want to be doing what they’ve been directed to do … so it would help us all to lower the temperature a bit. I’m angry too.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nztbvvo2gl4227zuxjf7gog3/bafkreia3sqpgq4ufvy746ld4tuadfwuf7ul4so6u2wjhf5oggd6kzxibtm@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"F****** b****"
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The author of a controversial memo from centrist think tank Searchlight telling Democrats to abandon the slogan “Abolish ICE” is a senior advisor for WestExec, a D.C. shadow lobbyist for corporations in the defense, surveillance, and immigration enforcement industries.
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Author of ‘Don’t Say Abolish ICE’ Memo Is a Corporate Consultant - The American Prospect
Blas Nuñez-Neto is a senior adviser to WestExec, a shadow lobbyist for defense and tech firms.
prospect.org
January 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The author of a controversial memo from centrist think tank Searchlight telling Democrats to abandon the slogan “Abolish ICE” is a senior advisor for WestExec, a D.C. shadow lobbyist for corporations in the defense, surveillance, and immigration enforcement industries.
prospect.org/2026/01/19/a...
prospect.org/2026/01/19/a...
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The US is collapsing into fascism and going to war with Europe and the opposition party is like “I’m here to talk about the important thing: how your average grocery bill has risen by two dollars over the last year, which I also have no plan or ability to fix”
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The US is collapsing into fascism and going to war with Europe and the opposition party is like “I’m here to talk about the important thing: how your average grocery bill has risen by two dollars over the last year, which I also have no plan or ability to fix”
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"In another filing with the Office of Management and Budget, the administration disclosed that none of the five remaining career Education Department officials with statistical experience had reviewed the proposal, including Matt Soldner, the acting commissioner of [NCES]."
One tiny indication that this was a rush job is in the Federal Register notice. Both enforce and admissions are misspelled in a proposal that’s all about admissions enforcement. Those words are spelled “admssions” and “enforece.” via @jillbarshay.bsky.social hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Trump's admissions data collection strains college administrators
Universities must report student demographics, grades and test scores by March 18
hechingerreport.org
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM
"In another filing with the Office of Management and Budget, the administration disclosed that none of the five remaining career Education Department officials with statistical experience had reviewed the proposal, including Matt Soldner, the acting commissioner of [NCES]."
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Let this radicalize you.
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Let this radicalize you.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Remember those old “what’s wrong with this picture” games? (This is the Department of Labor official account)
January 19, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Remember those old “what’s wrong with this picture” games? (This is the Department of Labor official account)
It can't be said enough: voting for Trump, and/or not voting for Harris, was a profoundly irresponsible act that had easily predictable and dire consequences, which will haunt this nation for many years.
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
It can't be said enough: voting for Trump, and/or not voting for Harris, was a profoundly irresponsible act that had easily predictable and dire consequences, which will haunt this nation for many years.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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#trevorphillips: "Buying and selling territory is not a novel idea, especially not to Americans. In 1803 the US almost doubled its size with the.. Louisiana Purchase from France"
Was it Frances to sell, Trevor?
Was it Frances to sell, Trevor?
January 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
#trevorphillips: "Buying and selling territory is not a novel idea, especially not to Americans. In 1803 the US almost doubled its size with the.. Louisiana Purchase from France"
Was it Frances to sell, Trevor?
Was it Frances to sell, Trevor?
Share a television show that raised you.
January 19, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Share a television show that raised you.
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ICE cannot handle this smoke www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozZT...
Move Closer To Your World, /r/Philadelphia [5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY]
YouTube video by cazzhmirTV
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January 18, 2026 at 11:03 PM
ICE cannot handle this smoke www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozZT...
Chuck is long past his expiration date. Retirement is calling.
The incredibly lukewarm Democratic response on Greenland is being noticed in Europe, incidentally.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
But Americans who want to save the alliance with Europe must have no illusions about how bad a condition this transatlantic partnership is in.
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Chuck is long past his expiration date. Retirement is calling.
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Texas is seeking to exclude a school from the ESA program, as it's associated with Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which Gov Abbott labeled it a "foreign terrorist organization." CAIR called this what it is: a “discriminatory attempt to exclude Islamic schools.”
Some Texas private schools unable to participate in Education Savings Account program
The hold up is tied to a request asking for a legal opinion on whether they could bar certain schools from the program.
www.kvue.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Texas is seeking to exclude a school from the ESA program, as it's associated with Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which Gov Abbott labeled it a "foreign terrorist organization." CAIR called this what it is: a “discriminatory attempt to exclude Islamic schools.”
Let's make a deal with Greenland: take the northernmost, most remote area, build a fence around it, and drop those 30% of Republicans inside. Name your price, Greenland, it's worth it.
it's more or less impossible to find issues that poll this badly and he's decided to make it a major, public priority www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-tru...
January 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Let's make a deal with Greenland: take the northernmost, most remote area, build a fence around it, and drop those 30% of Republicans inside. Name your price, Greenland, it's worth it.
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Average Sunday show interview:
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
January 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Average Sunday show interview:
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
PRIVATE FUNDING MAKES IT MORE NECESSARY TO INVESTIGATE THE WHITE HOUSE RENOVATIONS!
WELKER: Doesn't it undercut the independence of the Fed that the DOJ is investigating renovations? There are renovations at the White House
BESSENT: The renovations at the White House are not more than a billion over budget, and they're being paid for with private funds
BESSENT: The renovations at the White House are not more than a billion over budget, and they're being paid for with private funds
January 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
PRIVATE FUNDING MAKES IT MORE NECESSARY TO INVESTIGATE THE WHITE HOUSE RENOVATIONS!
The Seahawks would have mauled the Eagles.
January 18, 2026 at 3:33 AM
The Seahawks would have mauled the Eagles.
"Topekan Beryl Ann New of the Kansas State Board of Education patiently explained to the crowd that a policy forbid singing under the dome outside the hours of noon to 1 p.m." 🤡🤡🤡
Kansas governor defies rule threatening to block singing of ‘Lift Every Voice’ at MLK gathering kansasreflector.com/2026/01/15/k...
Kansas governor defies rule threatening to block singing of 'Lift Every Voice' at MLK gathering • Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly joins legislators and activists to honor the life and legacy of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with song — even if it meant bending the rules.
kansasreflector.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"Topekan Beryl Ann New of the Kansas State Board of Education patiently explained to the crowd that a policy forbid singing under the dome outside the hours of noon to 1 p.m." 🤡🤡🤡
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🚨 NEW 🚨
Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats — to the tune of $3 billion.
Read the full report from @ptrchn1.bsky.social: www.njpp.org/publications...
Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats — to the tune of $3 billion.
Read the full report from @ptrchn1.bsky.social: www.njpp.org/publications...
Five Budget Time Bombs Facing the Next Governor - New Jersey Policy Perspective
Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats.
www.njpp.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
🚨 NEW 🚨
Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats — to the tune of $3 billion.
Read the full report from @ptrchn1.bsky.social: www.njpp.org/publications...
Without sustainable and equitable revenue sources, incoming governor Mikie Sherrill is inheriting a state budget full of fiscal threats — to the tune of $3 billion.
Read the full report from @ptrchn1.bsky.social: www.njpp.org/publications...
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1. It's been more than a day since 2 of America's most storied newsrooms, CBS and ABC, reported that killer ICE agent Jon Ross suffered "internal bleeding" based on unnamed sources
Since then
- No other news org has confirmed the story
- No evidence (photos, medical records) has been produced
Since then
- No other news org has confirmed the story
- No evidence (photos, medical records) has been produced
January 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
1. It's been more than a day since 2 of America's most storied newsrooms, CBS and ABC, reported that killer ICE agent Jon Ross suffered "internal bleeding" based on unnamed sources
Since then
- No other news org has confirmed the story
- No evidence (photos, medical records) has been produced
Since then
- No other news org has confirmed the story
- No evidence (photos, medical records) has been produced