Elyse Swenson
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People that don't understand what being a good person is, are the first to denounce it. It's not a slogan, it is the upholding of principles you are willing to fight for, die for, and live for. Principles define the good, the world worth saving, and the humanity worth protecting.
July 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
People that don't understand what being a good person is, are the first to denounce it. It's not a slogan, it is the upholding of principles you are willing to fight for, die for, and live for. Principles define the good, the world worth saving, and the humanity worth protecting.
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At a time of near-record inequalities of income and wealth, Senate Republicans have passed the largest redistribution of income upward in the history of this nation.
It will now be voted on in the House.
Call your reps and demand they vote "NO" on this travesty: (202) 224-3121.
It will now be voted on in the House.
Call your reps and demand they vote "NO" on this travesty: (202) 224-3121.
July 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
At a time of near-record inequalities of income and wealth, Senate Republicans have passed the largest redistribution of income upward in the history of this nation.
It will now be voted on in the House.
Call your reps and demand they vote "NO" on this travesty: (202) 224-3121.
It will now be voted on in the House.
Call your reps and demand they vote "NO" on this travesty: (202) 224-3121.
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This. Thank you, Nate.
I am seeing a lot of takes from edu-folks (notably many, but not all, don’t work in disability or special education) saying that Trump’s threats to dismantle the DOE and public education are not as big and scary as they’re made out to be.
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I am seeing a lot of takes from edu-folks (notably many, but not all, don’t work in disability or special education) saying that Trump’s threats to dismantle the DOE and public education are not as big and scary as they’re made out to be.
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The two largest and most immediate casualties of eliminating the federal Dept. of Ed would be students with disabilities and students attending Title I schools (families that qualify for free or reduced lunch).
November 12, 2024 at 4:29 PM
This. Thank you, Nate.
I am seeing a lot of takes from edu-folks (notably many, but not all, don’t work in disability or special education) saying that Trump’s threats to dismantle the DOE and public education are not as big and scary as they’re made out to be.
1/9
I am seeing a lot of takes from edu-folks (notably many, but not all, don’t work in disability or special education) saying that Trump’s threats to dismantle the DOE and public education are not as big and scary as they’re made out to be.
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Every student deserves a fair chance to succeed, but not all students have the same access to learning opportunities. That’s why NCYL partnered with the Schott Foundation to launch opportunitytolearn.info, a first-of-its-kind resource that analyzes education equity across 16 states. Explore now.
April 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Every student deserves a fair chance to succeed, but not all students have the same access to learning opportunities. That’s why NCYL partnered with the Schott Foundation to launch opportunitytolearn.info, a first-of-its-kind resource that analyzes education equity across 16 states. Explore now.
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ICYMI: From March 23rd, protestors from both sides of the US and Canada border held a protest against the Trump regime.
This is what the US oligarch media isn't showing you. The protests grow bigger every month.
#3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne
This is what the US oligarch media isn't showing you. The protests grow bigger every month.
#3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne
April 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
ICYMI: From March 23rd, protestors from both sides of the US and Canada border held a protest against the Trump regime.
This is what the US oligarch media isn't showing you. The protests grow bigger every month.
#3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne
This is what the US oligarch media isn't showing you. The protests grow bigger every month.
#3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne
Way2Go America 🇺🇸
April 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Way2Go America 🇺🇸
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Absolutely proud of you all! HUG! So far, 3.1 million protesters counted today — that’s nearly 1% of the U.S. population! Photos are flooding social media everywhere. Still waiting on more numbers to come in.
April 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Absolutely proud of you all! HUG! So far, 3.1 million protesters counted today — that’s nearly 1% of the U.S. population! Photos are flooding social media everywhere. Still waiting on more numbers to come in.
I wish every Special education student had access to a FREE due process!
April 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I wish every Special education student had access to a FREE due process!
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From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies. via @cinradio.bsky.social
Cincinnati 'Hands Off!' demonstrators protest wide range of Trump policies
From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies.
www.wvxu.org
April 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies. via @cinradio.bsky.social
🔥🙌🏽✨#Let’sGoMichigan.
The turnout for the #HandsOff2025 rally in just our town alone was phenomenal. #TroyMichigan @maddow.msnbc.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
🔥🙌🏽✨#Let’sGoMichigan.
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Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.
How are tariffs affecting you? NPR wants to know
Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.
www.npr.org
April 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.
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This is what happens when people speak up.
April 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This is what happens when people speak up.
Tomorrow, there is a Protect Medicaid Call-In Day to communicate with the U.S. Senate. You can share this link with anyone in your network and urge them to call!
go.caringacross.org/a/...
go.caringacross.org/a/...
go.caringacross.org
April 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Tomorrow, there is a Protect Medicaid Call-In Day to communicate with the U.S. Senate. You can share this link with anyone in your network and urge them to call!
go.caringacross.org/a/...
go.caringacross.org/a/...
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March 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Monday thought:
February 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Monday thought:
WTH?
I think we might know where all the missing Dem ballots went
This is Ethan Shaotran. He's one of Musk's DOGE takeover hackers
2 yrs ago he won the Berkeley AI Hackathon
But in 2000 won the HackGT7 with a ballot altering program called BallotProof
Here's the deep dive that he couldn't scrub....
This is Ethan Shaotran. He's one of Musk's DOGE takeover hackers
2 yrs ago he won the Berkeley AI Hackathon
But in 2000 won the HackGT7 with a ballot altering program called BallotProof
Here's the deep dive that he couldn't scrub....
February 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
WTH?
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The Trump Administration’s action to suspend all federal grants & loans will have a devastating impact on the health and well-being of millions of children, seniors on fixed incomes, and the most vulnerable people in our country.
It is a dangerous move towards authoritarianism.
It is a dangerous move towards authoritarianism.
January 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Trump Administration’s action to suspend all federal grants & loans will have a devastating impact on the health and well-being of millions of children, seniors on fixed incomes, and the most vulnerable people in our country.
It is a dangerous move towards authoritarianism.
It is a dangerous move towards authoritarianism.
The President of Colombia has seemingly just announced 50% retaliatory tariffs on all American goods.
January 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Detroit is getting a new comedy club — just in time for Valentine’s Day, for anyone looking for a cute date idea.
New venue The Comedy Bar set to open in Detroit’s Norwood Theater
Founded in Chicago, The Comedy Bar plans to open its Detroit location on Valentine’s Day
www.metrotimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Detroit is getting a new comedy club — just in time for Valentine’s Day, for anyone looking for a cute date idea.
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Indianapolis school’s future in doubt after mayor’s office decides to revoke its charter
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/01/24/mayors-office-revokes-charter-of-bethel-park-elementary-school/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/01/24/mayors-office-revokes-charter-of-bethel-park-elementary-school/
The mayor’s office just revoked this school’s charter. Is it out of options to stay open?
Bethel Park Elementary can stay open through the remainder of this school year. But with another charter poised to buy its building, what’s next for the school is unclear.
www.chalkbeat.org
January 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Indianapolis school’s future in doubt after mayor’s office decides to revoke its charter
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/01/24/mayors-office-revokes-charter-of-bethel-park-elementary-school/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/01/24/mayors-office-revokes-charter-of-bethel-park-elementary-school/