Susan Book
@sbook.bsky.social
Parent Advocate for equitably funded public schools. Embrace neurodiversity. Mom. Writer. I'll remember your dog's name before I'll remember yours.
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They are still heavily in #Cary as of today, 11/19. Spotted them off High House and Maynard heading toward the detention center they have off of Evans Rd. Please be vigilant and call it in to Siembra NC! I did.
ICE was heavily in Cary NC today. Cary NC! Cary makes safest places to live lists all the time. The idea that they're here because of crime is ludicrous. I mean we all know that, but still. Thanks ICE for terrorizing yet another community.
November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
They are still heavily in #Cary as of today, 11/19. Spotted them off High House and Maynard heading toward the detention center they have off of Evans Rd. Please be vigilant and call it in to Siembra NC! I did.
ICE was heavily in Cary NC today. Cary NC! Cary makes safest places to live lists all the time. The idea that they're here because of crime is ludicrous. I mean we all know that, but still. Thanks ICE for terrorizing yet another community.
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
ICE was heavily in Cary NC today. Cary NC! Cary makes safest places to live lists all the time. The idea that they're here because of crime is ludicrous. I mean we all know that, but still. Thanks ICE for terrorizing yet another community.
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OMG! I just got off the plane in Asheville and RFK Jr. Was boarding and someone passed by him and said “quack”
November 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
OMG! I just got off the plane in Asheville and RFK Jr. Was boarding and someone passed by him and said “quack”
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A federal judge is directing the #WhiteHouse to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. #disabilities #accessibility
White House Ordered To Step Up Accessibility
A federal judge is directing the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed.
www.disabilityscoop.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 AM
A federal judge is directing the #WhiteHouse to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. #disabilities #accessibility
Hey Dems! Dont you dare blink first. Also cute sad dog for impact.
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Hey Dems! Dont you dare blink first. Also cute sad dog for impact.
I ❤️ Love my friends @purpledotpiercings.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I ❤️ Love my friends @purpledotpiercings.bsky.social
I might write up my complete thoughts but for now, as parent of a Special Ed student in WCPSS this statement represents so much that is wrong in our systems. From blame instead of building bridges with families, Wake isn’t helping their cause. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
Read WCPSS’ statement on how it reaches special-education school settlements
Wake says it’s attracting families with significant and complex disabilities who are filing special-education complaints.
www.newsobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I might write up my complete thoughts but for now, as parent of a Special Ed student in WCPSS this statement represents so much that is wrong in our systems. From blame instead of building bridges with families, Wake isn’t helping their cause. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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It's disgraceful that legislators are leaving town without a comprehensive budget that fully funds the Leandro Plan
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It's disgraceful that legislators are leaving town without a comprehensive budget that fully funds the Leandro Plan
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement. Lawsuit seeks ban on near-24-hour isolation in youth detention sites. Filings allege restricted access to education & therapy. (Via @virginabridges.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n... #ncpol #nced
Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement
The decision could force changes for all children and teenagers held at North Carolina’s largest juvenile detention center.
www.newsobserver.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement. Lawsuit seeks ban on near-24-hour isolation in youth detention sites. Filings allege restricted access to education & therapy. (Via @virginabridges.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n... #ncpol #nced
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Under Leandro, the state is obligated to study subsidy rates and fund a system that is aligned with actual costs and eliminates the waitlist. NCGA leaders have shirked that constitutional obligation. It's unclear why journalists fail to consider this relevant context.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
More than 500 child care directors, owners call on legislature for subsidy floor to stabilize programs
A letter from child care providers urges lawmakers to invest in a minimum per-child rate for programs serving low-income working families.
www.ednc.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Under Leandro, the state is obligated to study subsidy rates and fund a system that is aligned with actual costs and eliminates the waitlist. NCGA leaders have shirked that constitutional obligation. It's unclear why journalists fail to consider this relevant context.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Yes, "the court’s Republican justices put the money transfer on hold," but it didn't put on hold the NCGA's ongoing obligation to fund future years of the Leandro Plan.
Why won't anyone mention that state leaders are violating an open court order!?!??!?!?!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Why won't anyone mention that state leaders are violating an open court order!?!??!?!?!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
600 days later, still no NC Supreme Court ruling on Leandro school funding case. It's been 20 months since the court heard oral arguments. Case has been on hold since the court blocked enforcement of 2022 decision to transfer funds to schools. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #nced #ncpol
600 days later, still no NC Supreme Court ruling on Leandro school funding case
It’s been 20 months since the NC Supreme Court heard an appeal from GOP lawmakers to throw out an order to transfer money to public schools.
www.newsobserver.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yes, "the court’s Republican justices put the money transfer on hold," but it didn't put on hold the NCGA's ongoing obligation to fund future years of the Leandro Plan.
Why won't anyone mention that state leaders are violating an open court order!?!??!?!?!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Why won't anyone mention that state leaders are violating an open court order!?!??!?!?!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Thread about the department of education and the Trump administration gutting the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It bookends the history of Republican support for special education 1/ www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities
The GOP once supported special education programs. Recent dismissals at the Education Department put an end to that support.
www.msnbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thread about the department of education and the Trump administration gutting the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It bookends the history of Republican support for special education 1/ www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Thanks to @theassemblync.bsky.social for highlighting our students' long overdue wait for Leandro. The story is well worth reading
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Waiting for Leandro
It’s been 601 days since the state Supreme Court heard arguments over funds for public schools. Can they put off a decision forever?
www.theassemblync.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The haters said I couldn’t release a high quality ad that starts with my face taking up the whole frame
October 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The haters said I couldn’t release a high quality ad that starts with my face taking up the whole frame
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The biggest consequence is that 1.5 million public school students continue to have their constitutional rights violated because lawmakers are failing to adhere to the court order calling on them to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
New from me this morning, an explainer on why North Carolina doesn't shut down like the federal government does without a budget deal -- but there are still consequences of lawmakers not getting their job done.
#ncga #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
#ncga #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
State law keeps NC from DC-style shutdown, but lack of budget has consequences
Why North Carolina government keeps working when the budget is stalled, unlike the federal government.
www.newsobserver.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The biggest consequence is that 1.5 million public school students continue to have their constitutional rights violated because lawmakers are failing to adhere to the court order calling on them to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
As much as I talk about funding...and I do, the failure to have transition plans is just without excuse. Get your act together NC. Don't make excuses for not doing your homework when it comes to transition plans.
www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...
www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...
NC isn’t meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage
North Carolina will face more scrutiny from the federal government after failing to meet benchmarks of the federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
www.wral.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As much as I talk about funding...and I do, the failure to have transition plans is just without excuse. Get your act together NC. Don't make excuses for not doing your homework when it comes to transition plans.
www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...
www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...
What the hell!
🚨This could immediately hurt families whose kids have special needs—like, Monday🚨
In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.
(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )
In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.
(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )
October 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What the hell!
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🚨This could immediately hurt families whose kids have special needs—like, Monday🚨
In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.
(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )
In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.
(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )
October 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🚨This could immediately hurt families whose kids have special needs—like, Monday🚨
In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.
(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )
In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap.
(Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )
Let us celebrate this time year with so many pro sports converging.
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Let us celebrate this time year with so many pro sports converging.
Thank you, Marlins!
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Reds Fans.
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Reds Fans.
September 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thank you, Marlins!
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Signed
Reds Fans.
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Reds Fans.
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Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org
September 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org
Folks need to understand that unscientific cures and phony treatments aren't new to those of us in the community.
We're just not as used to this extreme form of quackery coming directly from the federal level. At the same time, we're seeing the rollback of programs and benefits.
We're just not as used to this extreme form of quackery coming directly from the federal level. At the same time, we're seeing the rollback of programs and benefits.
It is hard to put into words how this past week basically erased a decade’s worth of work to promote of acceptance of #ActuallyAutistic people and accommodate autism. But somehow Trump did more to promote fear and lies around autism than any other president.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump’s reckless announcement linking Tylenol and autism is already doing major damage
Touting a possible cure with little evidence only gives loved ones of autistic people false hope.
www.msnbc.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Folks need to understand that unscientific cures and phony treatments aren't new to those of us in the community.
We're just not as used to this extreme form of quackery coming directly from the federal level. At the same time, we're seeing the rollback of programs and benefits.
We're just not as used to this extreme form of quackery coming directly from the federal level. At the same time, we're seeing the rollback of programs and benefits.
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It is hard to put into words how this past week basically erased a decade’s worth of work to promote of acceptance of #ActuallyAutistic people and accommodate autism. But somehow Trump did more to promote fear and lies around autism than any other president.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump’s reckless announcement linking Tylenol and autism is already doing major damage
Touting a possible cure with little evidence only gives loved ones of autistic people false hope.
www.msnbc.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
It is hard to put into words how this past week basically erased a decade’s worth of work to promote of acceptance of #ActuallyAutistic people and accommodate autism. But somehow Trump did more to promote fear and lies around autism than any other president.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
My son's response to today's news: Will Trump now come up with a new study that says watching TV while pregnant causes Autism?
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My son's response to today's news: Will Trump now come up with a new study that says watching TV while pregnant causes Autism?