@ellen-zerr.bsky.social
Public school board member in a red state. Not a content creator. I follow scientists (especially medical), journalists, politicians, historians, and resisters. You don’t need to follow me back
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👋 I'm Danielle, and I'm on the #econjobmarket this year!
Let's start with a student describing her segregated school:
"The school felt temporary. Built like a warehouse with aluminum siding . . . I had a slipshod education"
The twist? The student is white, and her school is private.
A JMP 🧵 -->
Let's start with a student describing her segregated school:
"The school felt temporary. Built like a warehouse with aluminum siding . . . I had a slipshod education"
The twist? The student is white, and her school is private.
A JMP 🧵 -->
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
👋 I'm Danielle, and I'm on the #econjobmarket this year!
Let's start with a student describing her segregated school:
"The school felt temporary. Built like a warehouse with aluminum siding . . . I had a slipshod education"
The twist? The student is white, and her school is private.
A JMP 🧵 -->
Let's start with a student describing her segregated school:
"The school felt temporary. Built like a warehouse with aluminum siding . . . I had a slipshod education"
The twist? The student is white, and her school is private.
A JMP 🧵 -->
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This is fucking amazing
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is fucking amazing
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October 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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My opponent Ann Wagner is busily posting away on her social media about the "far left radical agenda"...of wanting affordable healthcare. At least 21,500 citizens of MO-2 are going to lose their healthcare and probably more from lack of affordable options. She doesn't care. #TeamWellman
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My opponent Ann Wagner is busily posting away on her social media about the "far left radical agenda"...of wanting affordable healthcare. At least 21,500 citizens of MO-2 are going to lose their healthcare and probably more from lack of affordable options. She doesn't care. #TeamWellman
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We can change Missouri in MO-2. We run a professional campaign with a vision to make people’s lives better and represent them in Congress. We can change the entire state by also breaking the supermajority. We’re not done yet! #TeamWellman
🎙️Fred talks down-ballot opportunities in MO CD-02 if Democrats work together and meet people where they are with @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social
Catch the interview later this week on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
#WellmanForMissouri #STLPR #moleg #MO2
Catch the interview later this week on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
#WellmanForMissouri #STLPR #moleg #MO2
October 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We can change Missouri in MO-2. We run a professional campaign with a vision to make people’s lives better and represent them in Congress. We can change the entire state by also breaking the supermajority. We’re not done yet! #TeamWellman
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The Missouri Independent’s staff won 28 awards Saturday — including 10 first place honors — in the annual Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. #moleg #mogov
The Independent wins 28 journalism awards in annual Missouri Press contest • Missouri Independent
The Missouri Independent's staff won 28 awards Saturday — including nine first place honors — in the annual Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.
missouriindependent.com
September 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies draw thousands to peaceful protests across Missouri missouriindependent.com/2025/06/14/a...
Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies draw thousands to peaceful protests across Missouri • Missouri Independent
Thousands turned out across Missouri to join a nationwide mobilization against the expansion of executive power by the president.
missouriindependent.com
June 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies draw thousands to peaceful protests across Missouri missouriindependent.com/2025/06/14/a...
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“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country
June 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country
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Rallies are planned in Kansas City and St. Louis, along with/Boonville, Columbia, Fayette, Marshall, Jefferson City, Warrensburg, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Joplin, Rolla, St. Joseph, Poplar Bluff, West Plains, Kirksville, Maryville, Clinton and several other locations. #moleg #mogov
At least 30 'No Kings' rallies planned Saturday in Missouri, thousands nationwide • Missouri Independent
A “No Kings” demonstration is scheduled Saturday in downtown Columbia, one of nearly 30 planned in Missouri.
missouriindependent.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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On Friday, my son stayed home from school because he had a sore throat and wasn’t feeling well. He went with my husband to his office for the morning while I handled our daughter. When he came back at lunch, he was not interested in eating, saying his throat hurt too much. 1/n
May 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
On Friday, my son stayed home from school because he had a sore throat and wasn’t feeling well. He went with my husband to his office for the morning while I handled our daughter. When he came back at lunch, he was not interested in eating, saying his throat hurt too much. 1/n
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From the moment her baby entered the world, Hailey feared the state would take her. The state did temporarily separate the young mother and child, moving them to different cities in different corners of the state.
By eight weeks postpartum, Hailey had slept in two hospitals and four homes. #moleg
By eight weeks postpartum, Hailey had slept in two hospitals and four homes. #moleg
A Missouri teen spent her life in foster care. Now she’s fighting the state to keep her baby • Missouri Independent
Hailey, a Missouri teen in foster care, was denied an abortion, then said the state worked to keep her from parenting her child.
missouriindependent.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
From the moment her baby entered the world, Hailey feared the state would take her. The state did temporarily separate the young mother and child, moving them to different cities in different corners of the state.
By eight weeks postpartum, Hailey had slept in two hospitals and four homes. #moleg
By eight weeks postpartum, Hailey had slept in two hospitals and four homes. #moleg
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The deportation of Heidy Sánchez has been "sudden and traumatic for their infant daughter, still breastfeeding and with ongoing health issues... 'The baby does not want to eat. They ripped the child from her mother’s arms at the immigration office.'"
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Tampa woman deported to Cuba gets separated from one-year-old and U.S. citizen husband
“The girl is distressed and doesn´t want to eat,” her father said.
www.miamiherald.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The deportation of Heidy Sánchez has been "sudden and traumatic for their infant daughter, still breastfeeding and with ongoing health issues... 'The baby does not want to eat. They ripped the child from her mother’s arms at the immigration office.'"
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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When I left the Washington Post in 2023, my colleagues and I were worried AI would hoover up our work and enable "zombies" to churn out stories based on our reporting and writing styles.
Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.
Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.
April 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
When I left the Washington Post in 2023, my colleagues and I were worried AI would hoover up our work and enable "zombies" to churn out stories based on our reporting and writing styles.
Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.
Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.
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ICYMI: Billy Long’s bid to lead IRS under scrutiny over donations that paid off personal debt #moleg #mogov
Billy Long’s bid to lead IRS under scrutiny over donations that paid off personal debt • Missouri Independent
Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long received $137,000 soon after he was tapped to lead the Internal Revenue Service.
missouriindependent.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Missouri abortion ban clears House, heads to Senate despite concerns from top Republican • Missouri Independent missouriindependent.com/2025/04/17/m...
Missouri abortion ban clears House, heads to Senate despite concerns from top Republican • Missouri Independent
House Speaker Jon Patterson was the lone Republican to vote against sending the proposed abortion ban amendment to the Senate.
missouriindependent.com
April 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Missouri abortion ban clears House, heads to Senate despite concerns from top Republican • Missouri Independent missouriindependent.com/2025/04/17/m...
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As someone who’s been fighting billionaires pushing voucher schemes that defund public schools:
I see the GOP House following the same damn marching orders to cut health care, retirement security, education and more.
All to fund tax cuts for those very same billionaires.
I see the GOP House following the same damn marching orders to cut health care, retirement security, education and more.
All to fund tax cuts for those very same billionaires.
April 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As someone who’s been fighting billionaires pushing voucher schemes that defund public schools:
I see the GOP House following the same damn marching orders to cut health care, retirement security, education and more.
All to fund tax cuts for those very same billionaires.
I see the GOP House following the same damn marching orders to cut health care, retirement security, education and more.
All to fund tax cuts for those very same billionaires.
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The harshest critics of legislation aiming to regulate intoxicating hemp products like Delta-8 seltzers and hemp-THC gummies argued during Wednesday's filibuster that it was nothing more than an attempt by the marijuana industry to stomp out its competition. #moleg #mogov
Intoxicating hemp regulations stall in Missouri Senate after 7-hour filibuster • Missouri Independent
Legislation aimed to regulate products like hemp-THC seltzers, but ban others from being sold outside of marijuana dispensaries.
missouriindependent.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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My #warcoffee
Today, I will miss my History class.
It is not due to the attack or my lack of sleep.
Speaking of the attack, the muscovites launched 23 missiles and 109 drones on Ukraine overnight.
Peace? What peace?
Today, I will miss my History class.
It is not due to the attack or my lack of sleep.
Speaking of the attack, the muscovites launched 23 missiles and 109 drones on Ukraine overnight.
Peace? What peace?
April 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
My #warcoffee
Today, I will miss my History class.
It is not due to the attack or my lack of sleep.
Speaking of the attack, the muscovites launched 23 missiles and 109 drones on Ukraine overnight.
Peace? What peace?
Today, I will miss my History class.
It is not due to the attack or my lack of sleep.
Speaking of the attack, the muscovites launched 23 missiles and 109 drones on Ukraine overnight.
Peace? What peace?
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The Trump Administration wants to sweep this under the rug. We’re not going to let them.
April 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Trump Administration wants to sweep this under the rug. We’re not going to let them.
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🔥 “Without a level playing field — without Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — Meritocracy fails spectacularly… it’s ok to at any point stop and admit you didn’t think this all the way through.”
cc: Rep. Aron Maberry (who is carrying yet another an anti-DEI bill)
cc: Rep. Aron Maberry (who is carrying yet another an anti-DEI bill)
March 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🔥 “Without a level playing field — without Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — Meritocracy fails spectacularly… it’s ok to at any point stop and admit you didn’t think this all the way through.”
cc: Rep. Aron Maberry (who is carrying yet another an anti-DEI bill)
cc: Rep. Aron Maberry (who is carrying yet another an anti-DEI bill)
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This initiative petition would shut down Tesla’s MO showrooms.
Something to try in every state with an IP process.
“They’ve given us plans for the Death Star,” Ketcher said. “And when when somebody gives you the plans for Death Star, you know what to do.”
PS: Red state Dems are a creative bunch.
Something to try in every state with an IP process.
“They’ve given us plans for the Death Star,” Ketcher said. “And when when somebody gives you the plans for Death Star, you know what to do.”
PS: Red state Dems are a creative bunch.
Elon Musk’s DOGE role draws effort to force Tesla to close Missouri dealerships • Missouri Independent
An initiative effort by a well-known Missouri Democrat would, if passed by voters, force Tesla to close its showrooms in the state.
missouriindependent.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This initiative petition would shut down Tesla’s MO showrooms.
Something to try in every state with an IP process.
“They’ve given us plans for the Death Star,” Ketcher said. “And when when somebody gives you the plans for Death Star, you know what to do.”
PS: Red state Dems are a creative bunch.
Something to try in every state with an IP process.
“They’ve given us plans for the Death Star,” Ketcher said. “And when when somebody gives you the plans for Death Star, you know what to do.”
PS: Red state Dems are a creative bunch.
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Pete Hegseth's ability to lead is irreparably harmed.
He needs to resign.
Or Military members and this nation deserve better.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
He needs to resign.
Or Military members and this nation deserve better.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
Pete Hegseth and the Bullsh*t Patriotism of MAGA America
So, he accidentally texted war plans to a journalist on a social media app.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Pete Hegseth's ability to lead is irreparably harmed.
He needs to resign.
Or Military members and this nation deserve better.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
He needs to resign.
Or Military members and this nation deserve better.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/pete-hegse...
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Take the time to follow the link and read for yourself the list of cancelled grants.
The combination of cruelty, shortsightedness, and absolute ignorance is astounding.
The combination of cruelty, shortsightedness, and absolute ignorance is astounding.
It's getting late on Friday, so you know what that means: HHS has just updated its list of cancelled grants and programs.
The document went from 14 pages long to 42 pages.
Just an incalculable list of cancelled COVID-19 funding.
taggs.hhs.gov/Content/Data...
The document went from 14 pages long to 42 pages.
Just an incalculable list of cancelled COVID-19 funding.
taggs.hhs.gov/Content/Data...
taggs.hhs.gov
March 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Take the time to follow the link and read for yourself the list of cancelled grants.
The combination of cruelty, shortsightedness, and absolute ignorance is astounding.
The combination of cruelty, shortsightedness, and absolute ignorance is astounding.
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Elon Musk doubling down on calling Senator Kelly a "traitor" is beyond the pale. Senator Kelly is a decorated Navy vet who’s devoted his life to serving our country. Musk, on the other hand, has only ever served himself.
March 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Elon Musk doubling down on calling Senator Kelly a "traitor" is beyond the pale. Senator Kelly is a decorated Navy vet who’s devoted his life to serving our country. Musk, on the other hand, has only ever served himself.