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This is such tremendous leadership on the part of @thejcpa.bsky.social
NEW: We’ve brought together a broad coalition of organizations representing mainstream American Jewry, condemning the exploitation of our community’s real concerns about antisemitism to undermine democratic norms and rights and our academic institutions. jewishpublicaffairs.org/press-releas...
April 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Forcing people to pay $130 for a passport in order to vote is just a Jim Crow poll tax by another name.

It is blatantly unconstitutional.
April 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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National Poetry Month
~ Mary Oliver
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don't hesitate./We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed./ Anyway, whatever it is, don't be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.
April 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
April 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Education Minnesota President Denise Specht releases a statement in response to a Trump administration memo telling K-12 schools to certify they are against "DEI programs" to receive Title 1 funds.

Not only is this illegal, she says, it is not binding on Minnesota school districts: edmn.me/4lmzkHK
April 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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1. In a proclamation issued yesterday, Trump declared allowing transgender youth to transition "child abuse."

He then called for swift punishment of "abuse," with transgender care being his main example.

This is the latest escalation in attacks on trans youth.

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Trump Declares Trans Youth "Child Abuse," Pledges "Punishment"
The declaration was made in Trump's designation of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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April 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
They are holding Title 1 funds that support the lowest income students for ransom. So the kids who need teachers of color the most, will lose funding first if their district hires with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in mind.
Education Dept. warns schools: Eliminate DEI programs or lose funding
The department sent a letter to state leaders threatening the loss of funds for K-12 schools that don't follow its interpretation of civil rights laws.
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April 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Singing in the Rain! - Sea otters are covered in oily fur thicker than any other animal with over a million hairs per square inch! They stay warm by blowing air into their undercoat for insulation. I, on the other hand, was freezing. #WildlifePhotography #Alaska #Otters #Nikon
February 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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US women deserve better
March 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Sending love, strength, and solidarity to Indigenous relatives across Turtle Island! #booksky #indigenous #KidLit #YALit
March 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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ALERT! It just broke that tomorrow, the Senate will attempt a procedural vote on a transgender sports ban.

It will take 7 Democrats breaking rank in order to have enough votes to pass cloture.

Democrats held very strong in the House and only lost two votes.

CALL YOUR DEMS! (info in next post)
Senate sets up vote to restrict trans women from women's sports
The House passed similar legislation in January.
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February 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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February 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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This is Winston Smith’s job in “1984.”
February 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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America is two continents, not one country. And the Gulf of Mexico has been called that since before there was that one country, the United States of America, and before the West Coast was even mapped-- note the Island of California in map #2).
January 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Welcome @chandramahala.bsky.social ! 🪻🪻🪻
January 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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1. Yesterday, Trump released a broad anti-trans executive order that could have extreme impacts on transgender people's lives if implemented.

There has been much discussion of what it actually does.

In my latest piece, I go line by line to explain it.

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A Line By Line Analysis Of Trump's Big Anti-Trans Executive Order
Trump released over 70 executive orders on Monday. While orders on immigration and climate got a lot of attention, his anti-transgender order could have sweeping impacts as well.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Liselott Johansson from Motala, Sweden snapped this photo of a little fox kit just coming out of its den in a field of wild flowers. #photography #nature
January 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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JUST IN: President Trump has announced a new set of executive actions that take aim at our LGBTQ+ community.

It will take time before these go into effect—and we will do everything possible to protect our communities.
January 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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We know today is a heavy day for many in our community.

Just know, you are not alone. We are not going anywhere. We are in this together. hrc.org/faq
Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance, and Resources
Many in our community are experiencing the heaviness of recent events and a range of emotions including fear, anger, sadness, grief, hopelessness, and…
hrc.org
January 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM