Phoebe Ballard
@phoebeballard.bsky.social
Online Educator; Brooklynite; Dog Mom & Rescue Volunteer
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Phoebe Ballard
@phoebeballard.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Ah, here goes. Hi there. I’ve worked as an educator for the last 25 years, 21 of them in higher ed. I champion online education, quality assurance, and digital accessibility in my daily role, and love scanning the landscape for insights on ethical academic tech. 1/2
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I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
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One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
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PSA: If the shutdown has you worried about food, this thread is a quick lifeline. Fast, free, no judgment resources you can use or share. Bookmark and pass it along. #FoodHelp #MutualAid
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
PSA: If the shutdown has you worried about food, this thread is a quick lifeline. Fast, free, no judgment resources you can use or share. Bookmark and pass it along. #FoodHelp #MutualAid
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Congress can end Trump’s Epstein cover-up: act.indivisible.org/sign/epstein...
September 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Congress can end Trump’s Epstein cover-up: act.indivisible.org/sign/epstein...
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More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site
As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.
www.miamiherald.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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NEW: Reporters at the Pentagon have been told they can no longer report information which has not been approved. Those who refuse will lose their press credentials - WaPo
September 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
NEW: Reporters at the Pentagon have been told they can no longer report information which has not been approved. Those who refuse will lose their press credentials - WaPo
Shame on ABC! Pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air is disgraceful. It is pure cowardice and a total capitulation to bad-faith outrage. Comedy and commentary are supposed to challenge us, even make us uncomfortable. By caving to pressure, ABC has set a dangerous precedent for free expression in media.
September 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Shame on ABC! Pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air is disgraceful. It is pure cowardice and a total capitulation to bad-faith outrage. Comedy and commentary are supposed to challenge us, even make us uncomfortable. By caving to pressure, ABC has set a dangerous precedent for free expression in media.
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korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
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COMMUNITY ALERT‼️
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
September 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
COMMUNITY ALERT‼️
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
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New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
August 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
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"Mamdani’s proposals would make the city more livable for working people while improving public goods — from transit to child care — that benefit everyone, including those footing a slightly higher tax bill."
Tax the Rich. They'll Stay
Mamdani’s plan to tax New York’s millionaires has the penthouse crowd aflutter. History and data show they won’t fly the coop.
www.rollingstone.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"Mamdani’s proposals would make the city more livable for working people while improving public goods — from transit to child care — that benefit everyone, including those footing a slightly higher tax bill."
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9 Aug 25 -- NYC opens the country’s first city-funded shelter for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness. Ace’s Place, in Queens, offers 150 beds & is a collaboration btwn the city and an LGBTQ+ nonprofit. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
NYC opens first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people
Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts.
www.nbcnews.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
9 Aug 25 -- NYC opens the country’s first city-funded shelter for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness. Ace’s Place, in Queens, offers 150 beds & is a collaboration btwn the city and an LGBTQ+ nonprofit. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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One like=one disability related thought for the anniversary of the ADA
July 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
One like=one disability related thought for the anniversary of the ADA
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Sharon I bloody died Sharon. Sharon they sent me to bloody heaven. Where are the bloody flames Sharon. Sharon it’s all bloody choir music up here Sharon. Sharon for fucks sake all the white is bloody blinding me up here Sharon
July 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sharon I bloody died Sharon. Sharon they sent me to bloody heaven. Where are the bloody flames Sharon. Sharon it’s all bloody choir music up here Sharon. Sharon for fucks sake all the white is bloody blinding me up here Sharon
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Nice to see Cuomo finally being a team player and campaigning for Zohran
July 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Nice to see Cuomo finally being a team player and campaigning for Zohran
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I seriously need the Democratic Party as a whole to see that their relationship with voters and members is just this, and that it's toxic
June 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I seriously need the Democratic Party as a whole to see that their relationship with voters and members is just this, and that it's toxic
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many things are bad. you deserve an ice cream or your favorite treat at the grocery store.
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
many things are bad. you deserve an ice cream or your favorite treat at the grocery store.
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NEW: Gov. Hochul announces that the state is dedicating $50 million for legal assistance for immigrants like those who may be targeted by ICE when leaving the federal courthouse
June 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
NEW: Gov. Hochul announces that the state is dedicating $50 million for legal assistance for immigrants like those who may be targeted by ICE when leaving the federal courthouse
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Can we try matriarchy now?
June 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Can we try matriarchy now?
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Once you disregard the legal rights of immigrants, everything is on the table
Today, they are arresting judges
Tomorrow it could be Democratic members of Congress
Today, they are arresting judges
Tomorrow it could be Democratic members of Congress
April 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Once you disregard the legal rights of immigrants, everything is on the table
Today, they are arresting judges
Tomorrow it could be Democratic members of Congress
Today, they are arresting judges
Tomorrow it could be Democratic members of Congress
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The 🍊🤡 administration appears to be killing much of a historic initiative that was the first, and is still the largest, NIH effort centered on the health needs of women.
I guess we are only good for breeding and our overall health is not so important 😡
www.science.org/content/arti...
I guess we are only good for breeding and our overall health is not so important 😡
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH guts its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The 🍊🤡 administration appears to be killing much of a historic initiative that was the first, and is still the largest, NIH effort centered on the health needs of women.
I guess we are only good for breeding and our overall health is not so important 😡
www.science.org/content/arti...
I guess we are only good for breeding and our overall health is not so important 😡
www.science.org/content/arti...
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US Senator Van Hollen has been able to successfully meet with Kilmer Abrego Garcia.
April 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
US Senator Van Hollen has been able to successfully meet with Kilmer Abrego Garcia.
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People need to be hearing about this shit every single day. Zoom in on literally anything here.
April 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
People need to be hearing about this shit every single day. Zoom in on literally anything here.