Bren
@bren-wagner.bsky.social
📖 HS ELA and APLAC Teacher.
Reader. Backpacker. 🌒🌕🌘
Gen X 🤘✌️
Every post comes with a typo. 😖
Reader. Backpacker. 🌒🌕🌘
Gen X 🤘✌️
Every post comes with a typo. 😖
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Bren
@bren-wagner.bsky.social
· Jan 20
The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.
The Picture of Dorian Grey
Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Grey
Oscar Wilde
Pause before you post: the truth behind sharenting
YouTube video by The Urban Herald
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November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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"You're my hope. You’ve saved my life more than you'll ever know, on days you didn't know, and you're the reason I'm alive today. And I could never thank you enough for helping me stay one more day."
This is the message that @mychal3ts.bsky.social delivered to teachers at #NCTE25 today.
This is the message that @mychal3ts.bsky.social delivered to teachers at #NCTE25 today.
November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"You're my hope. You’ve saved my life more than you'll ever know, on days you didn't know, and you're the reason I'm alive today. And I could never thank you enough for helping me stay one more day."
This is the message that @mychal3ts.bsky.social delivered to teachers at #NCTE25 today.
This is the message that @mychal3ts.bsky.social delivered to teachers at #NCTE25 today.
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Percival Everett got two standing ovations and thousands of laughs at today's electric #NCTE25 Opening General Session.
Asked by @anterobot.bsky.social about young people who aspire to a career in writing, he said: "My advice to all my students—whether they're my kids or graduate students—is read."
Asked by @anterobot.bsky.social about young people who aspire to a career in writing, he said: "My advice to all my students—whether they're my kids or graduate students—is read."
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Percival Everett got two standing ovations and thousands of laughs at today's electric #NCTE25 Opening General Session.
Asked by @anterobot.bsky.social about young people who aspire to a career in writing, he said: "My advice to all my students—whether they're my kids or graduate students—is read."
Asked by @anterobot.bsky.social about young people who aspire to a career in writing, he said: "My advice to all my students—whether they're my kids or graduate students—is read."
😡 I had high hopes for the newest #Frankenstein. Shelley wrote a masterpiece, so, why, why?? do they not use her novel.
This is a HUGE disappointment.
The lymphatic system- say it one more time- I dare you.
Maybe a woman director could FINALLY do Shelley’s novel justice?
This is a HUGE disappointment.
The lymphatic system- say it one more time- I dare you.
Maybe a woman director could FINALLY do Shelley’s novel justice?
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
😡 I had high hopes for the newest #Frankenstein. Shelley wrote a masterpiece, so, why, why?? do they not use her novel.
This is a HUGE disappointment.
The lymphatic system- say it one more time- I dare you.
Maybe a woman director could FINALLY do Shelley’s novel justice?
This is a HUGE disappointment.
The lymphatic system- say it one more time- I dare you.
Maybe a woman director could FINALLY do Shelley’s novel justice?
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“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”
AI Is Hollowing Out Higher Education
Olivia Guest & Iris van Rooij urge teachers and scholars to reject tools that commodify learning, deskill students, and promote illiteracy.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”
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Cave once, and history will make you pay twice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Cave once, and history will make you pay twice.
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
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You have got to be joking.
You have got to be joking.
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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You have got to be joking.
You have got to be joking.
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1/ 🚨Our NEW study paints a shockingly bleak picture of how teens view the press. It also illustrates that there is a chasm between what teens think is going on in newsrooms versus what happens every day at credible outlets.
🔗 Summary + full report: go.newslit.org/TeensNewsMedia
🔗 Summary + full report: go.newslit.org/TeensNewsMedia
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1/ 🚨Our NEW study paints a shockingly bleak picture of how teens view the press. It also illustrates that there is a chasm between what teens think is going on in newsrooms versus what happens every day at credible outlets.
🔗 Summary + full report: go.newslit.org/TeensNewsMedia
🔗 Summary + full report: go.newslit.org/TeensNewsMedia
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If you're teaching #civics or you are a voter in the U.S., here's a fabulous resource from the League of Women Voters: www.vote411.org
#EduSky #Skybrarians #SSchat
#EduSky #Skybrarians #SSchat
VOTE411
Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.
www.vote411.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If you're teaching #civics or you are a voter in the U.S., here's a fabulous resource from the League of Women Voters: www.vote411.org
#EduSky #Skybrarians #SSchat
#EduSky #Skybrarians #SSchat
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November 25 to December 2:
Strategic. Economic. Pressure.
blackoutthesystem.com
🗣️@ashleytheebarroness (IG)
Strategic. Economic. Pressure.
blackoutthesystem.com
🗣️@ashleytheebarroness (IG)
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
November 25 to December 2:
Strategic. Economic. Pressure.
blackoutthesystem.com
🗣️@ashleytheebarroness (IG)
Strategic. Economic. Pressure.
blackoutthesystem.com
🗣️@ashleytheebarroness (IG)
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What would it mean for California to "soft secede?"
@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What would it mean for California to "soft secede?"
@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
@clarajeffery.bsky.social explains how blue states can use their economic and cultural clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
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"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
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At what point do we acknowledge that Johnson has effectively dissolved Congress?
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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“We have to consciously work against history,” Bono said onstage, “lest it repeat itself.”
Watch U2's Bono and the Edge perform 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and more while accepting the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Watch U2's Bono and the Edge perform 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and more while accepting the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
'We Have to Rise Above Argument and Politics': U2 Accept Woody Guthrie Prize
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October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“We have to consciously work against history,” Bono said onstage, “lest it repeat itself.”
Watch U2's Bono and the Edge perform 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and more while accepting the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Watch U2's Bono and the Edge perform 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and more while accepting the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Trump is having his own “let them eat cake” moment while so many go without pay, he’s busy building a ballroom and tearing down the people’s house.
October 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Trump is having his own “let them eat cake” moment while so many go without pay, he’s busy building a ballroom and tearing down the people’s house.
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Please take 5 minutes and read one of the most important pieces I have ever written.Thank you.
“I am not afraid and therefore I am not manageable”.
open.substack.com/pub/joadt/p/...
“I am not afraid and therefore I am not manageable”.
open.substack.com/pub/joadt/p/...
Unmanageable: On Refusing Fear
When the only weapon left against autocracy is the refusal to be managed
open.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Please take 5 minutes and read one of the most important pieces I have ever written.Thank you.
“I am not afraid and therefore I am not manageable”.
open.substack.com/pub/joadt/p/...
“I am not afraid and therefore I am not manageable”.
open.substack.com/pub/joadt/p/...
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NEW: Trump is going to steal $230M in taxpayer dollars by having his DOJ pay him a settlement for his legal trouble. Watch. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
NEW: Trump is going to steal $230M in taxpayer dollars by having his DOJ pay him a settlement for his legal trouble. Watch. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
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BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
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We can now confirm the unbearable increases in healthcare costs many will face if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies.
A 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an annual premium increase of $23,700 in KY, $18,100 in NV, $15,500 in MN, and $13,700 in MD.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
A 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an annual premium increase of $23,700 in KY, $18,100 in NV, $15,500 in MN, and $13,700 in MD.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
Higher Obamacare Prices Become Public in a Dozen States
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We can now confirm the unbearable increases in healthcare costs many will face if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies.
A 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an annual premium increase of $23,700 in KY, $18,100 in NV, $15,500 in MN, and $13,700 in MD.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
A 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year could face an annual premium increase of $23,700 in KY, $18,100 in NV, $15,500 in MN, and $13,700 in MD.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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Are you ready for the largest peaceful protest in modern US history? In five days, millions of Americans will stand up and speak out on a massive scale to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and show the world what democracy looks like. We’ll see you on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Are you ready for the largest peaceful protest in modern US history? In five days, millions of Americans will stand up and speak out on a massive scale to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and show the world what democracy looks like. We’ll see you on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings