Chris
@chrisp16.bsky.social
Educator for 40 yrs|reading specialist|Reader|lifelong learner|tennis player|someone who is dedicated to education and the sciences of reading
Just finished Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness. Beautiful work and story. Highly recommend. It is now my fav of Vuong’s. Thank you for the work. #oceanvuong #worksoffiction #lit
November 1, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Just finished Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness. Beautiful work and story. Highly recommend. It is now my fav of Vuong’s. Thank you for the work. #oceanvuong #worksoffiction #lit
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An EPA report found that the forever chemical PFNA interferes with human development and likely causes damage to the liver and male reproductive systems.
The agency has sat on the report for months. “Scientifically, it was done,” said one scientist.
The agency has sat on the report for months. “Scientifically, it was done,” said one scientist.
Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn’t Released It.
Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the ...
www.propublica.org
November 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
An EPA report found that the forever chemical PFNA interferes with human development and likely causes damage to the liver and male reproductive systems.
The agency has sat on the report for months. “Scientifically, it was done,” said one scientist.
The agency has sat on the report for months. “Scientifically, it was done,” said one scientist.
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Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Is Just Another Form of Abuse for Domestic Violence Victims | As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff & turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death, reports @patlamarche.bsky.social.
Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Is Just Another Form of Abuse for Domestic Violence Victims - Bucks County Beacon
As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff and turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death.
buckscountybeacon.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Is Just Another Form of Abuse for Domestic Violence Victims | As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff & turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death, reports @patlamarche.bsky.social.
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Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher.
Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.
Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.
September 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher.
Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.
Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.
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Philadelphia Area Friends -- Come join us and please help spread the word!
An Activation of Hope -- Fighting Book Bans and Censorship
Next Tuesday evening October 7, @ellenoh.bsky.social and I will be at the Chestnut Hill Library for a special Banned Books Week program.
Books save lives.
An Activation of Hope -- Fighting Book Bans and Censorship
Next Tuesday evening October 7, @ellenoh.bsky.social and I will be at the Chestnut Hill Library for a special Banned Books Week program.
Books save lives.
September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Philadelphia Area Friends -- Come join us and please help spread the word!
An Activation of Hope -- Fighting Book Bans and Censorship
Next Tuesday evening October 7, @ellenoh.bsky.social and I will be at the Chestnut Hill Library for a special Banned Books Week program.
Books save lives.
An Activation of Hope -- Fighting Book Bans and Censorship
Next Tuesday evening October 7, @ellenoh.bsky.social and I will be at the Chestnut Hill Library for a special Banned Books Week program.
Books save lives.
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This might be the wildest educational leadership story I have read in a while.
ICE arrests leader of Iowa's largest school district, says he was living and working in US illegally
Federal immigration agents have arrested the leader of Iowa’s largest school district in a targeted enforcement action that shocked students and educators. U.S.
apnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This might be the wildest educational leadership story I have read in a while.
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Stephen Miller: "Children will be taught to love America … As we close the Dept of Education and provide funding to states, we're going to make sure these funds are not being used to promote communist ideology."
September 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Stephen Miller: "Children will be taught to love America … As we close the Dept of Education and provide funding to states, we're going to make sure these funds are not being used to promote communist ideology."
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A 21 year old Black Man was founding hanging from a tree in MS and local law enforcement doesn’t seem to give a shit.
Does the name Emmitt still ring any bells?
Black people DO NOT hang themselves from trees, even if they have suicidal ideation. We know the trauma that causes other Black people
Does the name Emmitt still ring any bells?
Black people DO NOT hang themselves from trees, even if they have suicidal ideation. We know the trauma that causes other Black people
September 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A 21 year old Black Man was founding hanging from a tree in MS and local law enforcement doesn’t seem to give a shit.
Does the name Emmitt still ring any bells?
Black people DO NOT hang themselves from trees, even if they have suicidal ideation. We know the trauma that causes other Black people
Does the name Emmitt still ring any bells?
Black people DO NOT hang themselves from trees, even if they have suicidal ideation. We know the trauma that causes other Black people
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Yes, release the Epstein files!!!
September 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Yes, release the Epstein files!!!
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“The Atlantic” Announces That Every U.S. High School Get Get Free Subscription For All Students & Staff larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/16/t...
“The Atlantic” Announces That Every U.S. High School Get Get Free Subscription For All Students & Staff
The Atlantic sometimes publishes some weird articles, but most of what do is pretty good. They just announced that all high schools can get free digital subscriptions: Starting today, The At…
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“The Atlantic” Announces That Every U.S. High School Get Get Free Subscription For All Students & Staff larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/16/t...
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NEW: Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role.
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as 22-Year-Old Utah Man
Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role.
www.wired.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NEW: Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role.
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Gov. Spencer Cox: "There is a tremendous amount of disinformation…Our adversaries want violence. We have bots from Russia, China, all over the world that are trying to instill disinformation and encourage violence. I would encourage you to ignore those."
September 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox: "There is a tremendous amount of disinformation…Our adversaries want violence. We have bots from Russia, China, all over the world that are trying to instill disinformation and encourage violence. I would encourage you to ignore those."
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Folks, share this instead of the inflammatory WSJ report that didn't list the important facts in the headlines.
September 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Folks, share this instead of the inflammatory WSJ report that didn't list the important facts in the headlines.
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Charlie Kirk called me a ‘lunatic’ and a ‘prostitute’ and demanded I be deported.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
September 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Charlie Kirk called me a ‘lunatic’ and a ‘prostitute’ and demanded I be deported.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
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New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for all families, regardless of income, when the program launches Nov. 1.
New Mexico becomes first state to offer no-cost child care to every family
New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for all families, regardless of income, when the program launches Nov. 1.
www.scrippsnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for all families, regardless of income, when the program launches Nov. 1.
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WAPO, Page One:
“It’s the toughest time in years to be searching for work in America.”
@washingtonpost.com
“It’s the toughest time in years to be searching for work in America.”
@washingtonpost.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
WAPO, Page One:
“It’s the toughest time in years to be searching for work in America.”
@washingtonpost.com
“It’s the toughest time in years to be searching for work in America.”
@washingtonpost.com
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New:
I wrote for Rolling Stone about the "rapid deployment units" Trump has ordered Hegseth to have at the ready.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
I wrote for Rolling Stone about the "rapid deployment units" Trump has ordered Hegseth to have at the ready.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump's Most Dangerous Executive Order
Trump has always wanted his own muscle he can deploy to silence critics and intimidate his enemies. His new executive order could create just that.
www.rollingstone.com
September 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New:
I wrote for Rolling Stone about the "rapid deployment units" Trump has ordered Hegseth to have at the ready.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
I wrote for Rolling Stone about the "rapid deployment units" Trump has ordered Hegseth to have at the ready.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Since the U.S. struck a boat in int’l waters, top officials suggest they’re above the law, as long as they are doing Trump’s bidding. Ben Rhodes says this is "the war on terror and the multi-decade failed war on drugs merged together with Trump’s authoritarian militaristic impulses. And it’s scary.”
Ben Rhodes: War on Terror, Failed War on Drugs, Trump’s Authoritarian Militaristic Impulses Are Merging
Just days after the U.S. military struck an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, some of the highest-ranking officials in the American government have signaled they believe they are above the law, so long as whatever they are doing is in service of the wishes of Donald Trump. Former Deputy National Security Advisor to Pres. Obama and Co-Host of ‘Pod Save The World,’ Ben Rhodes, says “We are seeing the language of the war on terror and the multi-decade failed war on drugs merged together with Trump’s authoritarian militaristic impulses, and it’s scary, and it should scare people.”
www.msnbc.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Since the U.S. struck a boat in int’l waters, top officials suggest they’re above the law, as long as they are doing Trump’s bidding. Ben Rhodes says this is "the war on terror and the multi-decade failed war on drugs merged together with Trump’s authoritarian militaristic impulses. And it’s scary.”
And I am sure they will abide. Booooo
🤔 🎾 BOUNCES: An internal email sent by USTA leadership to U.S. Open broadcasters requested broadcasters censor any possible protests or reactions to Trump’s presence at Sunday’s U.S. Open men’s final between Sinner & Alcaraz.” www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-do...
September 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
And I am sure they will abide. Booooo
Thank you Cliff Drysdale. You and Fred Stolle were my favorite tennis announcers. #usopen #espntennis
September 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Thank you Cliff Drysdale. You and Fred Stolle were my favorite tennis announcers. #usopen #espntennis
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ProPublica identified 17 people who each shielded at least $1 billion in capital gains from the so-called Net Investment Income Tax.
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
How Billionaires Sidestepped a Tax Aimed at the Rich
Wall Street financiers were a clear target of the tax, but some, on questionable legal grounds, have claimed their outsized profits were exempt, sometimes avoiding hundreds of millions in taxes.
www.propublica.org
September 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
ProPublica identified 17 people who each shielded at least $1 billion in capital gains from the so-called Net Investment Income Tax.
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
Together, this small group, by collectively exempting more than $35 billion, saved about $1.3 billion in taxes.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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"A rogue government [Trump regime] that employs a masked secret police to snatch undocumented immigrants off American streets now may be executing them on the high seas ... [Trump] is telling us that his power, even over life & death, is now limitless," writes @inquirer.com's @willbunch.bsky.social.
Trump's never going to get to heaven like this!
Tuesday's cold-blooded strike on a boat in the Caribbean that murdered 11 people has zero legal justification, but that's not the worst part. He's sending a message that a dictatorial POTUS has no limit
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Tuesday's cold-blooded strike on a boat in the Caribbean that murdered 11 people has zero legal justification, but that's not the worst part. He's sending a message that a dictatorial POTUS has no limit
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Trump won’t get to heaven if he keeps murdering people on boats
There was no legal or moral justification for the Trump-ordered boat bombing that killed 11 Venezuelans. It could be just the start.
www.inquirer.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"A rogue government [Trump regime] that employs a masked secret police to snatch undocumented immigrants off American streets now may be executing them on the high seas ... [Trump] is telling us that his power, even over life & death, is now limitless," writes @inquirer.com's @willbunch.bsky.social.
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"Why Aren't Democrats Capitalizing on the Scandal of the Summer?"
Trump, Israel, pedophilia, corruption. If you were to lab-engineer a scandal to hurt the president and the GOP, this is exactly what you would concoct.
Trump, Israel, pedophilia, corruption. If you were to lab-engineer a scandal to hurt the president and the GOP, this is exactly what you would concoct.
Why Aren't Democrats Capitalizing on the Scandal of the Summer?
Trump, Israel, pedophilia, corruption. If you were to lab-engineer a scandal to hurt the president and the GOP, this is exactly what you would concoct.
zeteo.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"Why Aren't Democrats Capitalizing on the Scandal of the Summer?"
Trump, Israel, pedophilia, corruption. If you were to lab-engineer a scandal to hurt the president and the GOP, this is exactly what you would concoct.
Trump, Israel, pedophilia, corruption. If you were to lab-engineer a scandal to hurt the president and the GOP, this is exactly what you would concoct.
Oh, to be in England.
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested over posts on transgender issues
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested over posts on transgender issues
Comedy writer intercepted by five armed officers at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona
The writer of TV’s Father Ted has been arrested at Heathrow over three social media posts expressing his views on transgender issues.
Graham Linehan, who also created the IT Crowd and Black Books, said he was intercepted by five armed officers after flying in from Arizona and told he was under arrest over the messages. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Oh, to be in England.