Brad Vertrees
@bradwvertrees.bsky.social
Adjunct English instructor. Addicted to books and coffee.
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Reposted by Brad Vertrees
January 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
"McLean also said Pretti “cared deeply for the veterans that we served” and described him as a “patriot, because he cared so deeply for this country and for the values that everyone here shares, regardless of political affiliation.""
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #AbolishICE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #AbolishICE
A helper and a patriot: Alex Pretti’s family and friends on the life of nurse killed by federal agents
People who knew Pretti describe him as ‘generous with his time’ and denounce the Trump administration’s assessment of him
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"McLean also said Pretti “cared deeply for the veterans that we served” and described him as a “patriot, because he cared so deeply for this country and for the values that everyone here shares, regardless of political affiliation.""
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #AbolishICE
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #AbolishICE
Yes, I support Alex Pretti, a man who has spent his entire professional life helping wounded veterans as a VA nurse. #AbolishICE
www.mediamatters.org/libs-tiktok/...
www.mediamatters.org/libs-tiktok/...
Libs of TikTok is doxxing teachers and nurses who support Alex Pretti or oppose ICE, trying to get them fired
www.mediamatters.org
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Yes, I support Alex Pretti, a man who has spent his entire professional life helping wounded veterans as a VA nurse. #AbolishICE
www.mediamatters.org/libs-tiktok/...
www.mediamatters.org/libs-tiktok/...
"...the state board of education did not claim that Ms. Boismier was teaching a restricted book or concept; instead, it said that she had intended to “entice her students” to read prohibited books, in violation of HB 1775."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u... #censorship #education #reading #booksky
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u... #censorship #education #reading #booksky
She Fought a Book Ban. She May Never Teach Again.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
"...the state board of education did not claim that Ms. Boismier was teaching a restricted book or concept; instead, it said that she had intended to “entice her students” to read prohibited books, in violation of HB 1775."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u... #censorship #education #reading #booksky
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u... #censorship #education #reading #booksky
January 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
