paul (aka "shirky17")
@paulshircliff.bsky.social
advocate of Maker Centered Learning, STEM, MakerSpaces, FabLab, Innovation Centers... making education better
What did Germany do with the nazis remaining after WW2?
We should learn from them
We should learn from them
October 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
What did Germany do with the nazis remaining after WW2?
We should learn from them
We should learn from them
Nationwide strike
Shut down entertainment and sports industries until republicans removed from DC and democracy and the constitution reinstated
Shut down entertainment and sports industries until republicans removed from DC and democracy and the constitution reinstated
October 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Nationwide strike
Shut down entertainment and sports industries until republicans removed from DC and democracy and the constitution reinstated
Shut down entertainment and sports industries until republicans removed from DC and democracy and the constitution reinstated
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The Founding Members of ANTIFA at it’s inaugural meeting in 1787
October 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The Founding Members of ANTIFA at it’s inaugural meeting in 1787
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UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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Each time it feels like the floor, it drops lower: reports of children zip-tied by ICE in a Chicago raid.
“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
ICE agents raid South Shore apartments; Trump says Chicago could become military training ground
ICE agents raided a South Shore apartment building overnight as the city braces for a possible military deployment.
abc7chicago.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Each time it feels like the floor, it drops lower: reports of children zip-tied by ICE in a Chicago raid.
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The Trump Admin's new "civics" initiative is a propaganda project but more. It's an example of what @penamerica.bsky.social calls "censorship by stealth."
Driven by Heritage and Christian nationalist groups, it's one reason why teachers need us to fight for them like we fought for Kimmel.
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Driven by Heritage and Christian nationalist groups, it's one reason why teachers need us to fight for them like we fought for Kimmel.
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From Kindergarten to Kimmel
MAGA's treatment of K-12 teachers was the warm-up act to taking down comedians
nobody-wants-this.ghost.io
September 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The Trump Admin's new "civics" initiative is a propaganda project but more. It's an example of what @penamerica.bsky.social calls "censorship by stealth."
Driven by Heritage and Christian nationalist groups, it's one reason why teachers need us to fight for them like we fought for Kimmel.
More:
Driven by Heritage and Christian nationalist groups, it's one reason why teachers need us to fight for them like we fought for Kimmel.
More:
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Jimmy Kimmel: "Most of all, I want to thank the people who don’t support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway."
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Jimmy Kimmel: "Most of all, I want to thank the people who don’t support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway."
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Plain Dealer Editorial:
Sharp drop in fully vaccinated Ohio kindergartners signals need for all-hands-on-deck approach to counter vaccine misinformation and continue to promote the value of vaccinations at keeping dread diseases at bay.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Sharp drop in fully vaccinated Ohio kindergartners signals need for all-hands-on-deck approach to counter vaccine misinformation and continue to promote the value of vaccinations at keeping dread diseases at bay.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Sharp drop in fully vaccinated Ohio kindergartners signals need for all-hands-on-deck approach: editorial
Misinformation, scare stories -- which are just that, stories, not fact -- along with a potential lack of access and confusion are impeding what used to be a seamless preventative health system that e...
www.cleveland.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Plain Dealer Editorial:
Sharp drop in fully vaccinated Ohio kindergartners signals need for all-hands-on-deck approach to counter vaccine misinformation and continue to promote the value of vaccinations at keeping dread diseases at bay.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Sharp drop in fully vaccinated Ohio kindergartners signals need for all-hands-on-deck approach to counter vaccine misinformation and continue to promote the value of vaccinations at keeping dread diseases at bay.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
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🇺🇦 „Returning Ukrainian children is not a political matter. It is a test of our humanity. It is a humanitarian call. When it comes to humanity, neutrality is impossible.“
— First Lady of Ukraine.
— First Lady of Ukraine.
September 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🇺🇦 „Returning Ukrainian children is not a political matter. It is a test of our humanity. It is a humanitarian call. When it comes to humanity, neutrality is impossible.“
— First Lady of Ukraine.
— First Lady of Ukraine.
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A spray-painted bronze statue titled “Best Friends Forever” showing President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands was placed on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol early Tuesday.
https://wapo.st/42Dy5vU
https://wapo.st/42Dy5vU
September 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A spray-painted bronze statue titled “Best Friends Forever” showing President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands was placed on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol early Tuesday.
https://wapo.st/42Dy5vU
https://wapo.st/42Dy5vU
Why would a Democrat vote for this???
1. Today, 95 Democrats voted to "honor the legacy" of Charlie Kirk, calling him a "model for young Americans."
Kirk was notable for practicing anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans extremism, racism, and violent rhetoric.
Among the yes votes was Trans Rep. Sarah McBride.
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Kirk was notable for practicing anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans extremism, racism, and violent rhetoric.
Among the yes votes was Trans Rep. Sarah McBride.
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95 House Dems, Including Trans Rep McBride, Vote To "Honor The Legacy" Of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, an anti-LGBTQ+ activist who was killed a week ago, had a history of hateful rhetoric and extremism.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Why would a Democrat vote for this???
Dumpster fire
Crashing rollercoaster
Train flying off bridge into canyon
Crashing rollercoaster
Train flying off bridge into canyon
Donald Trump wants greater control of the U.S. economy. But what does his track record say about whether that's such a good idea?
Watch:
Watch:
September 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Dumpster fire
Crashing rollercoaster
Train flying off bridge into canyon
Crashing rollercoaster
Train flying off bridge into canyon
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The head of an independent United Nations commission that concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza argues that countries supplying weapons to Israel, like the United States, are also complicit.
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a UN inquiry finds
The head of an independent United Nations commission that concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza argues that countries supplying weapons to Israel, like the United States, are also complicit.
n.pr
September 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The head of an independent United Nations commission that concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza argues that countries supplying weapons to Israel, like the United States, are also complicit.
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DC today
September 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
DC today
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Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/
September 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/
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Chicago roads are looking pretty icy, might be time for some salt. Strange for September, but you can never be too prepared.
September 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Chicago roads are looking pretty icy, might be time for some salt. Strange for September, but you can never be too prepared.
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Experimental new sunscreen forgoes minerals, replacing them with plant pollen. When applied to animal skin in lab tests, it rated SPF 30, blocking 97% UV rays. It had no effect on corals, even after 60 days. By contrast, corals died of bleaching within 6 days of exposure to commercial sunscreens.
September 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Experimental new sunscreen forgoes minerals, replacing them with plant pollen. When applied to animal skin in lab tests, it rated SPF 30, blocking 97% UV rays. It had no effect on corals, even after 60 days. By contrast, corals died of bleaching within 6 days of exposure to commercial sunscreens.
Interesting
Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced.
Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events
Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced.
n.pr
September 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Interesting
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More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
n.pr
September 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
A colleague shared that they sent a small box of tshirts and some college swag to their child in another country. They paid $120 in shipping and child had to pay $190 to receive the package
September 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A colleague shared that they sent a small box of tshirts and some college swag to their child in another country. They paid $120 in shipping and child had to pay $190 to receive the package
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I made a doorstop for my door that should be easy to find.
September 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I made a doorstop for my door that should be easy to find.
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One of my greatest joys each year is the (very) select middle/high school groups we bring into the makerspace and basically go “hey you’re university students for the day. Do something you care about. Ask questions. When you figure something out help the next person.” It’s so chaotic and fun.
August 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
One of my greatest joys each year is the (very) select middle/high school groups we bring into the makerspace and basically go “hey you’re university students for the day. Do something you care about. Ask questions. When you figure something out help the next person.” It’s so chaotic and fun.
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The Trump administration plans to deploy more than 200 Homeland Security officers to a naval installation outside of Chicago to start an immigration enforcement campaign in the city.
White House seeks to use Chicago-area military base for ‘sanctuary cities’ crackdown
Naval Station Great Lakes said Trump administration asked for assistance in federal takeover of policing in US cities
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Trump administration plans to deploy more than 200 Homeland Security officers to a naval installation outside of Chicago to start an immigration enforcement campaign in the city.
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Hunger still hits 1 in 5 Ohio children
Food banks and hunger relief organizations are strained for resources as funding shortages continue
According to Feeding America, more than 517,000 kids in the state face hunger
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/26/b...
Food banks and hunger relief organizations are strained for resources as funding shortages continue
According to Feeding America, more than 517,000 kids in the state face hunger
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/26/b...
Back to school: Hunger still hits 1 in 5 Ohio children • Ohio Capital Journal
As a new school year begins in Ohio, an old problem persists: child hunger. Hunger relief programs continue to strain under the demand, while receiving less support from state and federal sources.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Hunger still hits 1 in 5 Ohio children
Food banks and hunger relief organizations are strained for resources as funding shortages continue
According to Feeding America, more than 517,000 kids in the state face hunger
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/26/b...
Food banks and hunger relief organizations are strained for resources as funding shortages continue
According to Feeding America, more than 517,000 kids in the state face hunger
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/26/b...
anyone with a wide format printer have an STL file for a 3" to 2" core adapter
#3Dprinting
#MakerSpace
#3Dprinting
#MakerSpace
August 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
anyone with a wide format printer have an STL file for a 3" to 2" core adapter
#3Dprinting
#MakerSpace
#3Dprinting
#MakerSpace