Anthony
@pyrpawed.bsky.social
Black, Queer, Quaker with too many dogs. Passions: disability rights & justice, enviro (esp. food & water) law & policy, & old school R&B (Chaka Khan all day, every day). He/Him/His.
"Established in 2013, California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) has boosted funding for high-need students and increased district autonomy. But schools still face fiscal and academic challenges."
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What’s Next for California’s School Funding Formula?
California has recently updated elements of its funding formula for public schools. What would additional changes entail and how would they affect state spending and district allocations? PPIC researc...
www.ppic.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
"Established in 2013, California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) has boosted funding for high-need students and increased district autonomy. But schools still face fiscal and academic challenges."
www.ppic.org/blog/whats-n...
www.ppic.org/blog/whats-n...
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“We came here to be safe from being flooded out, but to then try to flood us out through hate, it just makes me really frustrated and upset."
Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land
After years of facing discrimination and harassment, the Mallerys are pushing forward and fighting for change.
capitalbnews.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
“We came here to be safe from being flooded out, but to then try to flood us out through hate, it just makes me really frustrated and upset."
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Native families were promised free solar. Trump took it away. [via @dailyyonder.bsky.social]
Native Families Were Promised Free Solar. Trump Took It Away.
Trump’s gutting of the Solar for All program is deeply felt on the Northern Plains reservations.
www.motherjones.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Native families were promised free solar. Trump took it away. [via @dailyyonder.bsky.social]
90% of student discrimination and harassment complaints were dismissed last year. Here's why. 19thnews.org/2026/02/stud... via @19thnews.org
90% of student discrimination and harassment complaints were dismissed last year. Here's why.
Students with disabilities and survivors of sexual misconduct can’t rely on the Department of Education — the target of budget cuts and staff reductions — to intervene for them, new reports find.
19thnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
90% of student discrimination and harassment complaints were dismissed last year. Here's why. 19thnews.org/2026/02/stud... via @19thnews.org
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What it means to be 'ready' for kindergarten in California
What it means to be 'ready' for kindergarten in California
While there’s growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how. Here's what they have to say.
www.latimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
What it means to be 'ready' for kindergarten in California
One of Africa’s Most Important Water Sources Just Got Some Very Good News:
Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0502202...
Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0502202...
One of Africa’s Most Important Water Sources Just Got Some Very Good News - Inside Climate News
Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.
insideclimatenews.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
One of Africa’s Most Important Water Sources Just Got Some Very Good News:
Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0502202...
Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0502202...
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Plans are in the works to develop a pocket neighborhood where people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities can live long-term with family, friends, caretakers or on their own.
Group To Build Neighborhood For Adults With IDD
Plans are in the works to develop a pocket neighborhood where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live long-term with family, friends, caretakers or on their own.
www.disabilityscoop.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Plans are in the works to develop a pocket neighborhood where people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities can live long-term with family, friends, caretakers or on their own.
Another blow to disabled folks, nine states are attacking their rights yet again:
"Nine states are arguing that a 2024 update to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional," particularly the "integration mandate.'"
"Nine states are arguing that a 2024 update to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional," particularly the "integration mandate.'"
February 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Another blow to disabled folks, nine states are attacking their rights yet again:
"Nine states are arguing that a 2024 update to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional," particularly the "integration mandate.'"
"Nine states are arguing that a 2024 update to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional," particularly the "integration mandate.'"
Apple is so weird because what do you mean I have a new phone for the first time in 6 years, but it looks exactly like my old one (same color and all)?
(The new phone has way more storage, a better camera, etc. so is objectively better, but it's just funny I can't tell apart the old from the new).
(The new phone has way more storage, a better camera, etc. so is objectively better, but it's just funny I can't tell apart the old from the new).
February 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Apple is so weird because what do you mean I have a new phone for the first time in 6 years, but it looks exactly like my old one (same color and all)?
(The new phone has way more storage, a better camera, etc. so is objectively better, but it's just funny I can't tell apart the old from the new).
(The new phone has way more storage, a better camera, etc. so is objectively better, but it's just funny I can't tell apart the old from the new).
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Beating out Kendrick, Bad Bunny AND the K-Pop girlies for song of the year?! Nahhhhhhh
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Beating out Kendrick, Bad Bunny AND the K-Pop girlies for song of the year?! Nahhhhhhh
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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Thank goodness everyone spent months deciding that the Chinese were stealing our data so we could switch to good old patriotic American data stealing
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Thank goodness everyone spent months deciding that the Chinese were stealing our data so we could switch to good old patriotic American data stealing
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what is the deal with so many journalists on here refusing to use alt text.
get it together, y'all. honestly. it's not that hard. just scan the damn text with your phone, copy it, and paste it. do people not know how to do that???
get it together, y'all. honestly. it's not that hard. just scan the damn text with your phone, copy it, and paste it. do people not know how to do that???
January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
what is the deal with so many journalists on here refusing to use alt text.
get it together, y'all. honestly. it's not that hard. just scan the damn text with your phone, copy it, and paste it. do people not know how to do that???
get it together, y'all. honestly. it's not that hard. just scan the damn text with your phone, copy it, and paste it. do people not know how to do that???
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Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86 19thnews.org/2026/01/civi... via @19thnews.org
Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86
At 15, Colvin became the first Black person to be arrested for challengingMontgomery’s bus laws. History has largely ignored her bravery.
19thnews.org
January 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86 19thnews.org/2026/01/civi... via @19thnews.org
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if you tried to do this in the us, you'd have a billion dollar conservative moms group lobbying against it 12 hours later and credulous news articles taking their claims seriously in 24 bsky.app/profile/davi...
Every country needs to be following Finland's lead here. Media literary skills are going to be crucially important in the age of AI, where knowing what's real and what's not is going to be increasingly difficult
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Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda
Finland has been fighting fake news by teaching media literacy to children as young as 3. The Nordic nation includes this in its national curriculum to help citizens recognize disinformation, especial...
apnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
if you tried to do this in the us, you'd have a billion dollar conservative moms group lobbying against it 12 hours later and credulous news articles taking their claims seriously in 24 bsky.app/profile/davi...
"'The bottom line is, you can’t kick out a child with no notice,' Roswig said. 'If you are concerned that that child has a disability and you don’t know how to meet their needs, you can’t just kick them out.'"
www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/06/a...
www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/06/a...
After Her Son With A Disability Was Expelled From Day Care, A Mom Pushed For Reform
When Stacey Plantt filed a federal complaint against her son's day care claiming he was unjustly expelled, she wanted not only compensation for her family but also significant change.
www.disabilityscoop.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"'The bottom line is, you can’t kick out a child with no notice,' Roswig said. 'If you are concerned that that child has a disability and you don’t know how to meet their needs, you can’t just kick them out.'"
www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/06/a...
www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/01/06/a...
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There’s so much Miller on the timeline, cleansing with Dolly Parton and a cat ✨
January 6, 2026 at 1:44 AM
There’s so much Miller on the timeline, cleansing with Dolly Parton and a cat ✨
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Racism in the workplace sucks. Racism in social settings suck. Racism in a doctor's office can KILL ME. I cannot afford not to be wary. I cannot afford taking chances.
January 5, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Racism in the workplace sucks. Racism in social settings suck. Racism in a doctor's office can KILL ME. I cannot afford not to be wary. I cannot afford taking chances.
In 2017, 4 Black artists of Daydream Therapy LLC purchased Nina Simone’s childhood home. After several years of planning & fundraising, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund oversaw renovation in 2024.
They hope to open the home for tourism in 2027.
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
They hope to open the home for tourism in 2027.
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
‘This is where it all started’: Nina Simone’s childhood home gets long-awaited rehabilitation
North Carolina home preserved to commemorate legendary musician and civil rights activist, and to serve as arts hub
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
In 2017, 4 Black artists of Daydream Therapy LLC purchased Nina Simone’s childhood home. After several years of planning & fundraising, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund oversaw renovation in 2024.
They hope to open the home for tourism in 2027.
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
They hope to open the home for tourism in 2027.
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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During Jim Crow, safety at hotels, restaurants, and gas stations was not guaranteed. Travel was inherently dangerous for Black Americans. Every route was planned with care. Trace the routes on the Green Book website: greenbookproject.osu.edu #GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky
December 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
During Jim Crow, safety at hotels, restaurants, and gas stations was not guaranteed. Travel was inherently dangerous for Black Americans. Every route was planned with care. Trace the routes on the Green Book website: greenbookproject.osu.edu #GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky
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The government failed at actually redacting the Epstein files because DOGE cancelled the feds adobe acrobat premium subscription is the funniest shit.
December 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The government failed at actually redacting the Epstein files because DOGE cancelled the feds adobe acrobat premium subscription is the funniest shit.
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It’s not “losing money” any more than air traffic controllers or public highways or street lights or fire departments are “losing money.” It is a government service. It’s not SUPPOSED to make money. It’s supposed to reliably deliver to anywhere in the US, even the unprofitable places.
The USPS faces a tight squeeze. With fewer people using the mail, it’s lost more and more money: $9 billion in the 12 months ending in September alone.
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
December 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It’s not “losing money” any more than air traffic controllers or public highways or street lights or fire departments are “losing money.” It is a government service. It’s not SUPPOSED to make money. It’s supposed to reliably deliver to anywhere in the US, even the unprofitable places.
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We have to keep telling the world that Newsom sucks. It’s a Californian responsibility.
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
We have to keep telling the world that Newsom sucks. It’s a Californian responsibility.
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