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EdD, Middle school humanities teacher, & QSA club advisor, & trying to make the chaos functional. This is obviously a personal account & my opinions are my own.
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There should be a little section at the end of every Ed policy/academic paper that says explicitly how much harder teachers are going to have to work to make x thing work—it’s basically never mentioned, but does seem to matter?
November 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There should be a little section at the end of every Ed policy/academic paper that says explicitly how much harder teachers are going to have to work to make x thing work—it’s basically never mentioned, but does seem to matter?
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Them: “I’m sick of subsidizing their groceries when mine cost so much”
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Them: “I’m sick of subsidizing their groceries when mine cost so much”
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
SNAP does not drive up grocery prices.
That would be inflation, tariffs & corporate greed.
For every $1 spent on SNAP there’s a $1.50 going back into the economy.
While you’re blaming the poor, the rich are robbing everyone.
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The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels. n.pr/47WGe0m
Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.
n.pr
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels. n.pr/47WGe0m
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Just how morally, ethically, intellectually bankrupt do you have to be to argue that 15-year-olds can sell sex but can’t affirm gender
November 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just how morally, ethically, intellectually bankrupt do you have to be to argue that 15-year-olds can sell sex but can’t affirm gender
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No matter how you dress them up, reward/punishment based attendance initiatives are ableist and classist. But they’re easier than working on the barriers that keep kids from attending school…or making the mental shift required to support kids who are absent. Which is why they keep popping up.
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
No matter how you dress them up, reward/punishment based attendance initiatives are ableist and classist. But they’re easier than working on the barriers that keep kids from attending school…or making the mental shift required to support kids who are absent. Which is why they keep popping up.
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It’s not that we didn’t want the shutdown to end, it’s the fact that millions of people suffered throughout this shutdown and it was for nothing. That’s the most upsetting part.
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It’s not that we didn’t want the shutdown to end, it’s the fact that millions of people suffered throughout this shutdown and it was for nothing. That’s the most upsetting part.
Their commitment to terrorizing trans people is disgusting. Also, exhausting because of the uncertainty it creates.
Restricting the ability to change your gender marker on a passport carries zero applicable benefit. It’s ONLY about terrorizing a small population to acclimatize the public to government attacks on marginalized groups.
November 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Their commitment to terrorizing trans people is disgusting. Also, exhausting because of the uncertainty it creates.
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It's never too late to grasp that if someone works full-time and receives SNAP, it means YOUR taxpayer dollars are subsidizing the COMPANY because it refuses to pay them a livable wage.
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It's never too late to grasp that if someone works full-time and receives SNAP, it means YOUR taxpayer dollars are subsidizing the COMPANY because it refuses to pay them a livable wage.
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THIS IS CRIMINAL!
#HeadStart preschools start closing
On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government #shutdown.
The program serves 715,000 children & their families a year.
The Christian Science Monitor: apple.news/AB_GschKKQxu...
#HeadStart preschools start closing
On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government #shutdown.
The program serves 715,000 children & their families a year.
The Christian Science Monitor: apple.news/AB_GschKKQxu...
As shutdown sets record, Head Start preschools start closing — The Christian Science Monitor
On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government shutdown. The program serves 715,000 children and their families a year.
apple.news
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
THIS IS CRIMINAL!
#HeadStart preschools start closing
On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government #shutdown.
The program serves 715,000 children & their families a year.
The Christian Science Monitor: apple.news/AB_GschKKQxu...
#HeadStart preschools start closing
On Monday, the first Head Start centers started to close, a result of the now record-setting government #shutdown.
The program serves 715,000 children & their families a year.
The Christian Science Monitor: apple.news/AB_GschKKQxu...
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we don't talk enough about how cruel it is that we still gatekeep medical transition for minors behind social transition
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
we don't talk enough about how cruel it is that we still gatekeep medical transition for minors behind social transition
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While there are 42M on SNAP that we know of, but I believe the number of food insecure is much higher. Those who qualify, but are afraid of being stigmatized for using the help their tax dollars paid into. For decades, the GOP has pushed, that to be a ‘good American’ you have to suffer…YOU DON’T!!!
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
While there are 42M on SNAP that we know of, but I believe the number of food insecure is much higher. Those who qualify, but are afraid of being stigmatized for using the help their tax dollars paid into. For decades, the GOP has pushed, that to be a ‘good American’ you have to suffer…YOU DON’T!!!
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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
When I tell you Krishnadasan's opponent had signs EVERYwhere, I am not exaggerating. The amount of money that poured into making it look like there was local support for someone who hates so much of what WA is about was ridiculous. This win is a reminder you can't buy an election.
Democratic state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan was holding off Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier on Tuesday in an expensive battle cast as a bellwether of the political mood in Washington.
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Krishnadasan leads Caldier in $4M fight for WA legislative seat • Washington State Standard
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November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
When I tell you Krishnadasan's opponent had signs EVERYwhere, I am not exaggerating. The amount of money that poured into making it look like there was local support for someone who hates so much of what WA is about was ridiculous. This win is a reminder you can't buy an election.
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Colorado shows that feeding children is still a popular notion. All school meals should be free.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
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Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Colorado shows that feeding children is still a popular notion. All school meals should be free.
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Can’t always trust everyone. Drop your ballot in an official drop box, not in someone’s hands.
To find your nearest drop box, visit: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
To find your nearest drop box, visit: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Can’t always trust everyone. Drop your ballot in an official drop box, not in someone’s hands.
To find your nearest drop box, visit: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
To find your nearest drop box, visit: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo...
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
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I grew up mostly where we didn’t change time. There is no downside.
End the torture.
Pick a time- I don’t care which one!
And then leave it there.
This is cruel madness.
End the torture.
Pick a time- I don’t care which one!
And then leave it there.
This is cruel madness.
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I grew up mostly where we didn’t change time. There is no downside.
End the torture.
Pick a time- I don’t care which one!
And then leave it there.
This is cruel madness.
End the torture.
Pick a time- I don’t care which one!
And then leave it there.
This is cruel madness.
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While Trump and Republicans CHOOSE to end food assistance, Democratic leaders like Gov. Bob Ferguson are ensuring that the 888,000+ Washingtonians can put food on the table and don’t go hungry.
November 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
While Trump and Republicans CHOOSE to end food assistance, Democratic leaders like Gov. Bob Ferguson are ensuring that the 888,000+ Washingtonians can put food on the table and don’t go hungry.
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Turns out it keeps a whole lot of people holding on to bend the arc of history. Too many relax and let go, and it springs the other direction like a released catapult.
November 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Turns out it keeps a whole lot of people holding on to bend the arc of history. Too many relax and let go, and it springs the other direction like a released catapult.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
It’s like they’ve never met anyone doing this work. The kind of people who do the work that qualifies for PSLF at the organizations that qualify for PSLF aren’t going to change just because PSLF is gone. If money were the only motivator we wouldn’t be in this line of work.
Tomorrow, the Trump-Vance admin will publish a new rule allowing the Dept of Ed to disqualify employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness that disagree w/ their right-wing agenda.
It’s an unlawful attack on nurses, teachers, first responders & public service workers.
We will see them in court.
It’s an unlawful attack on nurses, teachers, first responders & public service workers.
We will see them in court.
October 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It’s like they’ve never met anyone doing this work. The kind of people who do the work that qualifies for PSLF at the organizations that qualify for PSLF aren’t going to change just because PSLF is gone. If money were the only motivator we wouldn’t be in this line of work.
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In the first 9 months of this year, I have tracked many anti-LGBTQ+ laws. I've also wrote about the people fighting back against them.
Read my latest post at the Kettering Foundation, and hold onto hope.
kettering.org/when-institu...
Read my latest post at the Kettering Foundation, and hold onto hope.
kettering.org/when-institu...
When Institutions Fold, Local LGBTQ+ Communities Exemplify Courage
In the first nine months of the second Trump administration, the crackdown on transgender people has been relentless. But there is a spot of hope: local communities are resisting these policies and sh...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In the first 9 months of this year, I have tracked many anti-LGBTQ+ laws. I've also wrote about the people fighting back against them.
Read my latest post at the Kettering Foundation, and hold onto hope.
kettering.org/when-institu...
Read my latest post at the Kettering Foundation, and hold onto hope.
kettering.org/when-institu...