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Ruslana
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Ukrainian. Advocate. SFL Linguist. Author.
Talk about #WIDA2020 #MakingLanguageVisible #LanguageInTheServiceofLearning #DisciplinaryLiteracy #DisciplinaryGenres #WritingInTheDisciplines

https://reclaimingthelanguage.blog/
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"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview transcript
As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on civil...
www.cbsnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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There we go. Support this man.
Letter from Dem Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) requesting a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
To discuss MD father Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return

"If Kilmar is not home by midweek – I plan to travel to El Salvador this week to check on his condition and discuss his release."
April 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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We agreed to take in refugees from your country, but as your country is descending into another bloody war, we've decided that all of them must go back because the leader of one of the wealthiest countries in the world is a whiny toddler. www.bbc.com/news/article...
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.
www.bbc.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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"We've never been closer to a peace deal" - the words of Donald Trump on the day russians killed six children in Kryvyi Rih.
April 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Working on Language of Evaluation for English Learner Portal Kelly Reider which I will be presenting on Tuesday. Much of this learning comes from Sally Humphrey's work. I'm a guest presenter in her course on Systemic Functional Linguistics for Teachers.
March 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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If you believe that the most vulnerable should be guaranteed at the federal level and not subject to the whims of individual states, please consider signing.
Urgent—Congress Must Act to Reverse Devastating Cuts to Language Education Offices!
On Tuesday, March 11th, the US Department of Education announced that it was laying off close to 50% of its staff. Based on documents and media reports we have seen, it appears that the Office of Engl...
www.votervoice.net
March 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Ukrainian mother 1993 vs 2025.

The pain russians have inflicted on Ukrainians will be felt for generations. The evil they have unleashed will not be forgotten. The crimes they have committed will be punished.
March 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Life by Kyiv time.
March 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
edition.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Today, we honor the memory of all brave Ukrainians who have been killed by russia — those who gave their lives on the frontline, those who were killed by russian missiles in their homes, those who were tortured in russian dungeons, and those who were executed for the words “Glory to Ukraine.”
February 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Madison Stands with Ukraine
February 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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It is good to see that not all Republicans have sold out to Putin.

New York Post, one of the oldest and most influential conservative newspapers in America, sends a clear message who is a dictator and why the U.S. should continue supporting Ukraine.
February 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Trump's "plan" is both depraved and unworkable paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-belgian-...
A Belgian Congo Plan for Ukraine
Plus a conversation with Phillips O’Brien
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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The US administration is “disappointed” that President Zelensky didn’t sign a deal granting the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth resources, calling his decision “short-sighted.”

1/n
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February 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Switzerland has announced a $1.6 billion support program for Ukraine for 2025–2028. This program aimed at Ukraine’s recovery, reforms, and sustainable development.
February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This is happening
February 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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This week, the russians have launched over 1,260 aerial bombs, nearly 750 attack drones, and more than 10 missiles of various types against Ukrainian people. - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
February 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Elon Musk has called to close the US-funded radio stations “Radio Liberty” ("Радіо Свобода") and “Voice of America” ("Голос Америки"). I guess that’s how you promote the freedom of speech these days.

The funny thing is that many actually believed that this idiot stands for the freedom of speech.
February 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
For my birthday on Feb 16, I am doing a fundraiser for our nonprofit to support our local Ukrainian community who are here seeking refuge from the war. Please donate what you can. Thank you for supporting us and our work in these times. In lieu of gifts friendsofukrainemadison.org/donate?fbcli...
Donate — Friends Of Ukraine - Madison, Inc.
friendsofukrainemadison.org
February 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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The NYT asked me to write an op-ed on Musk and the Treasury and then took a pass. I hope it will still get read.
Personal Discretion Over the Treasury's Payments System Means the End of Democracy
If the Court and federal workers fail to stop Elon Musk, we are heading for authoritarianism.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM