@casrob.bsky.social
Social studies teacher, historian, civil libertarian
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· Nov 23
“But that’s exactly what we have on Camazotz. Complete equality. Everyone alike.”
“No! Like and equal are not the same thing at all.”
Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
“No! Like and equal are not the same thing at all.”
Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
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Wanna help our TX House Dems hold the line? Many members, like @plesafortexas.bsky.social, districts are being bombarded by oppo texts. They need $ to counter that & make sure their constituents know the truth about what & why they’re fighting. They’ve got our backs, time to have theirs!Donate here:
Saving Democracy Comes at Cost
Mihaela is ready to stay out of Texas “as long as it takes to save democracy” — but she can’t do it alone.
bit.ly
August 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Wanna help our TX House Dems hold the line? Many members, like @plesafortexas.bsky.social, districts are being bombarded by oppo texts. They need $ to counter that & make sure their constituents know the truth about what & why they’re fighting. They’ve got our backs, time to have theirs!Donate here:
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The richest man in the world spent more money than most people will see in a lifetime to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points. And the fact that his $25M was a drop in the bucket compared to what he spent on other elections is why we must overturn Citizens United.
~ Robert Reich
~ Robert Reich
April 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The richest man in the world spent more money than most people will see in a lifetime to lose a state Supreme Court race by 10 points. And the fact that his $25M was a drop in the bucket compared to what he spent on other elections is why we must overturn Citizens United.
~ Robert Reich
~ Robert Reich
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Sen. Strom Thurmond voted against the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, AND supported Jim Crow laws.
Thurmond’s record for the longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act) was just broken by a Black man, Cory Booker. #CoryBooker #Resist #UnitedWeStand
That’s America.
Thurmond’s record for the longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act) was just broken by a Black man, Cory Booker. #CoryBooker #Resist #UnitedWeStand
That’s America.
April 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Sen. Strom Thurmond voted against the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, AND supported Jim Crow laws.
Thurmond’s record for the longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act) was just broken by a Black man, Cory Booker. #CoryBooker #Resist #UnitedWeStand
That’s America.
Thurmond’s record for the longest floor speech (in protest of the Civil Rights Act) was just broken by a Black man, Cory Booker. #CoryBooker #Resist #UnitedWeStand
That’s America.
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1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Slam Cass Review
The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when US politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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It’s almost like actually humanizing trans people—letting us be in the room—creates real change and deescalates the culture war instead of treating as pawns to elicits support over, problems for being “too controversial”, or villains for being vocal about our issues to people who aren’t listening.
Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 GOPs, trans bills die in Montana
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 Republicans, trans bills die in Montana
YouTube video by Erin In The Morning
www.youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It’s almost like actually humanizing trans people—letting us be in the room—creates real change and deescalates the culture war instead of treating as pawns to elicits support over, problems for being “too controversial”, or villains for being vocal about our issues to people who aren’t listening.
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Never in our history has the US voted w/ Dictatorships at the expense of our Democratic allies—that is until today. Trump has not only just ruined US credibility as a global leader, but set back the global fight for democratic values and peace.
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
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.
www.cnn.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Never in our history has the US voted w/ Dictatorships at the expense of our Democratic allies—that is until today. Trump has not only just ruined US credibility as a global leader, but set back the global fight for democratic values and peace.
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Sometimes When You're On, You're Really F**cking On Tour! Tickets for these first shows go on sale TODAY at 10am local time.
View all upcoming shows at www.rilokiley.com
View all upcoming shows at www.rilokiley.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sometimes When You're On, You're Really F**cking On Tour! Tickets for these first shows go on sale TODAY at 10am local time.
View all upcoming shows at www.rilokiley.com
View all upcoming shows at www.rilokiley.com
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Winston Churchill was right: "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.”
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
February 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Winston Churchill was right: "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.”
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
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You GUYYYYSSSSSSS
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
2025 Governors Ball US Army - "Do You Hear the People Sing" BRILLIANT TRUMP TROLLING!
YouTube video by Anti Trump
www.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
You GUYYYYSSSSSSS
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
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OMG: 1 in 4 hospitalized for complications of measles…why would you subject your child to this risk when there is a highly effective vaccine available?
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesWork
February 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
OMG: 1 in 4 hospitalized for complications of measles…why would you subject your child to this risk when there is a highly effective vaccine available?
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesWork
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WYOMING:
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
February 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
WYOMING:
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
Here’s why this shit will continue to backfire — almost everyone has been on the receiving end of crap like this from a toxic boss at some point and everyone hates it. They’re highlighting that these federal workers who are getting targeted are just like us — of course we’re on their side
This is the text of the bullshit email all federal government employees just received from the Office of Personnel Management (or are about to receive).
February 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Here’s why this shit will continue to backfire — almost everyone has been on the receiving end of crap like this from a toxic boss at some point and everyone hates it. They’re highlighting that these federal workers who are getting targeted are just like us — of course we’re on their side
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I’m a trans man in Maine— please
let Gov. Mills know that we need her continued leadership to protect our trans youth 🏳️⚧️⚧️ and keep Trump's authoritarian ambitions in check ✊! Please add your name & repost !
www.change.org/p/gov-janet-...
let Gov. Mills know that we need her continued leadership to protect our trans youth 🏳️⚧️⚧️ and keep Trump's authoritarian ambitions in check ✊! Please add your name & repost !
www.change.org/p/gov-janet-...
Sign the Petition
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine, keep standing up to Trump!
www.change.org
February 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I’m a trans man in Maine— please
let Gov. Mills know that we need her continued leadership to protect our trans youth 🏳️⚧️⚧️ and keep Trump's authoritarian ambitions in check ✊! Please add your name & repost !
www.change.org/p/gov-janet-...
let Gov. Mills know that we need her continued leadership to protect our trans youth 🏳️⚧️⚧️ and keep Trump's authoritarian ambitions in check ✊! Please add your name & repost !
www.change.org/p/gov-janet-...
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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"There's an old saying in diplomatic circles: 'If you are not at the table, you are on the table.'
Hard to believe it's 2025, and two superpowers are meeting to split up a sovereign nation—like colonialism never went out of style. #Ukraine
Hard to believe it's 2025, and two superpowers are meeting to split up a sovereign nation—like colonialism never went out of style. #Ukraine
February 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"There's an old saying in diplomatic circles: 'If you are not at the table, you are on the table.'
Hard to believe it's 2025, and two superpowers are meeting to split up a sovereign nation—like colonialism never went out of style. #Ukraine
Hard to believe it's 2025, and two superpowers are meeting to split up a sovereign nation—like colonialism never went out of style. #Ukraine
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Another extraordinary exchange just now about "animus" in the court hearing on trasngender members of the military:
February 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions
theonion.com/historians-p...
theonion.com/historians-p...
February 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions
theonion.com/historians-p...
theonion.com/historians-p...
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A BBC study just found that generative AI can't even generate news story synopses with any consistent accuracy, and here we are happily pretending it's a symmetrical replacement for education and experience
February 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A BBC study just found that generative AI can't even generate news story synopses with any consistent accuracy, and here we are happily pretending it's a symmetrical replacement for education and experience
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Volume up!
A couple days ago I posted that #Trump took control of the Kennedy Center board, and one of the first things he cancelled was the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington concert scheduled for this summer.
Well they said fuck you we'll sing in the streets! 🙌 🏳🌈💪 […]
[Original post on ravenation.club]
Well they said fuck you we'll sing in the streets! 🙌 🏳🌈💪 […]
[Original post on ravenation.club]
February 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Volume up!
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These are Fort Campbell-based 101st Airborne Division soldiers escorting the Little Rock Nine in 1957. Fort Campbell is erasing *its own* history.
February 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
These are Fort Campbell-based 101st Airborne Division soldiers escorting the Little Rock Nine in 1957. Fort Campbell is erasing *its own* history.
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these are segregationists.
“The Maryland National Guard must decline events which celebrates individuals based all or in part on immutable characteristics,” the memo said.
Douglass was an abolitionist, suffragist, orator and author. That’s what we celebrate him. Let’s be clear: This bars celebrating him because he was Black.
Douglass was an abolitionist, suffragist, orator and author. That’s what we celebrate him. Let’s be clear: This bars celebrating him because he was Black.
Maryland National Guard out of Frederick Douglass parade after DoD order
Strict guidance from the national defense department crushed plans for a parade held in honor of Frederick Douglass’ 207th birthday because it was being held during Black History Month.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
these are segregationists.
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Dear Democratic Party: why are you not screaming this from every rooftop? Why are you not holding press conferences with these poor fired people - putting a face on what the richest man is destroying?
“The thing that I can’t get over is that the actual richest man in the world directed my fucking firing. I make $50k a year and work to keep drinking water safe. The richest man in the world decided that was an expense too great for the American taxpayer.”
Yesterday many thousands of federal employees were terminated. This is a Reddit thread for federal employees that got laid off.
February 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Dear Democratic Party: why are you not screaming this from every rooftop? Why are you not holding press conferences with these poor fired people - putting a face on what the richest man is destroying?
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2/2 The research is clear, the MMR does NOT cause autism, but even if it did, autism is not as scary as having your child suffer and die. I AM terrified of any of my children dying. Autism, not so much.
February 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
2/2 The research is clear, the MMR does NOT cause autism, but even if it did, autism is not as scary as having your child suffer and die. I AM terrified of any of my children dying. Autism, not so much.
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Its a dark time now; it’s why I am continually inspired by the love our teachers, school support staff, nurses, faculty, grad workers, and public employees have for the communities they serve. Happy Valentine’s Day, and thank you for all that you do.
February 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Its a dark time now; it’s why I am continually inspired by the love our teachers, school support staff, nurses, faculty, grad workers, and public employees have for the communities they serve. Happy Valentine’s Day, and thank you for all that you do.
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Erasing our history won't erase us.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Erasing our history won't erase us.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.