Gene Bryant
@genebryant.bsky.social
Retired educator (Nashville, TN). ISSUES: preservation of public education & separation of church and state. INTERESTS: gardening, photography, genealogy & travel.
Some politicians in Tallahassee act shocked — shocked! — that Islamic schools, 22 by one count, are taking advantage of Florida’s taxpayer-funded private school voucher program. Christian schools, yes; Islamic schools, no. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/16/f...
Florida hypocrites attack Islamic schools | Editorial
It’s just school choice when state money goes to private Christian schools that teach man and dinosaur co-existed. But state money to Islamic schools? That warrants an investigation by the at…
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Some politicians in Tallahassee act shocked — shocked! — that Islamic schools, 22 by one count, are taking advantage of Florida’s taxpayer-funded private school voucher program. Christian schools, yes; Islamic schools, no. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/16/f...
A Charlie Kirk quote; “There is no separation of church and state. It’s a fabrication, it’s a fiction, it’s not in the constitution. It’s made up by secular humanists.” www.villages-news.com/2025/11/16/c...
Charlie Kirk wasn't all that you make him out to be - Villages-News.com
Villager Nancy Kress responds to a recent Opinion piece praising the Sumter Commission for renaming a roadway in honor of Charlie Kirk.
www.villages-news.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A Charlie Kirk quote; “There is no separation of church and state. It’s a fabrication, it’s a fiction, it’s not in the constitution. It’s made up by secular humanists.” www.villages-news.com/2025/11/16/c...
Federal Border Patrol agents arrested 81 people on day one of their Charlotte, North Carolina, crackdown that's prompted protests and left businesses shuttered. www.axios.com/2025/11/16/c...
Border Patrol operation rocks Charlotte with dozens arrested
The operation has caused "unnecessary fear and uncertainty," local officials said in a statement.
www.axios.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Federal Border Patrol agents arrested 81 people on day one of their Charlotte, North Carolina, crackdown that's prompted protests and left businesses shuttered. www.axios.com/2025/11/16/c...
A top border patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported a surge of encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Dozens reportedly arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, amid immigration crackdown
Trump administration has made the Democratic-led city its latest target despite fierce objections from local leaders
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A top border patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported a surge of encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
South Korean workers came to the US to build an EV battery plant. ICE arrested and placed them in shackles. They’re suing to find out why. www.chosun.com/english/worl...
South Korean Workers Sue U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
South Korean Workers Sue U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detained during Georgia factory raid, workers allege racial profiling, human rights abuses in ICE lawsuit
www.chosun.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
South Korean workers came to the US to build an EV battery plant. ICE arrested and placed them in shackles. They’re suing to find out why. www.chosun.com/english/worl...
TN Secretary of State is cracking down on libraries based on Trump order: “Federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology. Each agency shall assess grant conditions and grantee preferences and ensure grant funds do not promote gender ideology.” www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Why the secretary of state's crackdown on libraries misses the point | Opinion
Compliance with President Trump's executive order has led to emergency reviews and the closure of libraries in Rutherford County.
www.tennessean.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
TN Secretary of State is cracking down on libraries based on Trump order: “Federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology. Each agency shall assess grant conditions and grantee preferences and ensure grant funds do not promote gender ideology.” www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Dick Cheney was on the other side of the fence from Democrats when advocating for the Iraq war but he partnered with them opposing Trump after Jan. 6. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Dick Cheney, a longtime Democratic bogeyman, became an ally opposing Trump
Dick Cheney was on the other side of the fence from Democrats when advocating for the Iraq war but he partnered with them opposing Trump after Jan. 6.
www.usatoday.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Dick Cheney was on the other side of the fence from Democrats when advocating for the Iraq war but he partnered with them opposing Trump after Jan. 6. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Republicans will fret, deathly afraid of what Trump will do to their chances—but also deathly afraid of what he’ll do if they pull away from him. www.alternet.org/republicans-...
Republicans are now deathly afraid of Trump — but just as scared of dumping him
Election night was exactly what we all needed.Following the returns coming in, it was exhilarating, an experience that helped counter what we felt in 2024.So yes, on a personal, psychological level, t...
www.alternet.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Republicans will fret, deathly afraid of what Trump will do to their chances—but also deathly afraid of what he’ll do if they pull away from him. www.alternet.org/republicans-...
What if Republicans’ efforts to demonize Zohran Mamdani backfire?
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
What if Republicans’ efforts to demonize Zohran Mamdani backfire?
The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to "Make Mamdani and his policies the face of the Democratic Party," in the 2026 elections. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Forget Schumer and Pelosi. Zohran Mamdani is Republicans' new foil.
The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to "Make Mamdani and his policies the face of the Democratic Party," in the 2026 elections.
www.usatoday.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to "Make Mamdani and his policies the face of the Democratic Party," in the 2026 elections. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Cartoon by Clay Bennett, Chattanooga Times Free Press
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Cartoon by Clay Bennett, Chattanooga Times Free Press
Ben Sessoms/CHATTANOOGA TIMES: Prominent figures within Trump's MAGA movement, like country musician John Rich, are pushing for privatization of TVA, for return of investor-owned utilities that played a prominent role in sustaining poverty here before 1930s. www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
Opinion: TVA — Tennessee’s socialist success | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Back in the early 20th Century, America faced its most severe economic crisis yet: the Great Depression.
www.timesfreepress.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Ben Sessoms/CHATTANOOGA TIMES: Prominent figures within Trump's MAGA movement, like country musician John Rich, are pushing for privatization of TVA, for return of investor-owned utilities that played a prominent role in sustaining poverty here before 1930s. www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
The lead opinion piece in today’s (Nov. 16) Sunday TENNESSEAN is by Joshua Jensen, Murfreesboro resident born and raised in Middle Tennessee, taking to task religiously motivated rampant book banning in Rutherford County.
November 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The lead opinion piece in today’s (Nov. 16) Sunday TENNESSEAN is by Joshua Jensen, Murfreesboro resident born and raised in Middle Tennessee, taking to task religiously motivated rampant book banning in Rutherford County.
TN Rep. John Rose [candidate for governor] calls for the repeal of a secret payout clause allowing 8 senators — including Sen. Marsha Blackburn [candidate for governor] — to sue taxpayers over data seizures…. www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Colder than 'Arctic Frost': The Senate’s self-serving cash grab | Opinion
Rep. John Rose calls for transparency after a secret provision is slipped into a funding bill allowing eight senators sue the federal government.
www.tennessean.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
TN Rep. John Rose [candidate for governor] calls for the repeal of a secret payout clause allowing 8 senators — including Sen. Marsha Blackburn [candidate for governor] — to sue taxpayers over data seizures…. www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
“I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Trump wrote on social media. Over the past several weeks, Trump said, “all I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Trump Cuts Ties With Marjorie Taylor Greene, Calling Her ‘Wacky’
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Trump wrote on social media. Over the past several weeks, Trump said, “all I see ‘Wacky’ Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an outspoken critic of Trump, raised suspicions over MAGA firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) feud between her and the president. “She clearly wants to run for president.” www.huffpost.com/entry/adam-k...
Adam Kinzinger Claims He Knows Why 'Con Artist' Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Really Breaking From Trump
“Marjorie Taylor Green is the biggest con artist ever, by the way," former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
www.huffpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an outspoken critic of Trump, raised suspicions over MAGA firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) feud between her and the president. “She clearly wants to run for president.” www.huffpost.com/entry/adam-k...
Here is an outrageously inflammatory ad paid for by ANDY OGLES FOR CONGRESS from Tennessee. lawenforcementtoday.com/email-letter...
CATASTROPHIC: Islamist Communist Zohran Mamdani is TAKING OVER.
lawenforcementtoday.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Here is an outrageously inflammatory ad paid for by ANDY OGLES FOR CONGRESS from Tennessee. lawenforcementtoday.com/email-letter...
Student achievement at the Academy for G.O.D. and other schools accepting state vouchers cannot be compared with that of public schools because they won’t be taking the state test. www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
Most Tennessee school subsidy funds went to schools with inconsistent testing, curriculum and transparency | Chattanooga Times Free Press
At a parent orientation in August 2024, The Academy for G.O.D. founder Gregg Garner made the school's stance on standardized testing clear.
www.timesfreepress.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Student achievement at the Academy for G.O.D. and other schools accepting state vouchers cannot be compared with that of public schools because they won’t be taking the state test. www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
State Rep. Barrett (R-Dickson) came in second in the 7th Congressional District Republican primary. He was caustically attacked for voting against Gov Lee’s school voucher program. "All told … coming from out of state, about $2.5 million opposing me.” www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
Tenn. lawmaker says out-of-state PAC spent $2.5M on attack ads against him, warns future candidates
Republican State Rep. Jody Barrett comes on Inside Politics to discuss attack ads against him funded by out-of-state PAC
www.newschannel5.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
State Rep. Barrett (R-Dickson) came in second in the 7th Congressional District Republican primary. He was caustically attacked for voting against Gov Lee’s school voucher program. "All told … coming from out of state, about $2.5 million opposing me.” www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is the fourth governor to opt into President Trump’s national nonpublic school voucher program. Others that have committed are Tennessee, Nebraska and North Carolina. Opting out so far are Oregon, New Mexico and Wisconsin. southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/11/14/s...
SD opts into Trump’s education tax credit program • South Dakota Searchlight
South Dakota is the fourth state in the country to commit to President Donald Trump’s federal education tax credit program, Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Friday in Sioux Falls.
southdakotasearchlight.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is the fourth governor to opt into President Trump’s national nonpublic school voucher program. Others that have committed are Tennessee, Nebraska and North Carolina. Opting out so far are Oregon, New Mexico and Wisconsin. southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/11/14/s...
Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett believes there was CIA involvement in motivating one of President Donald Trump’s would-be assassins. www.bizpacreview.com/2025/11/15/t...
Tim Burchett: Failed Trump assassin Thomas Crooks was ‘programmed’ by CIA, dark intel ops
Statements from administration officials weren’t enough to keep Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett from suspecting CIA involvement in motivating one of President Donald Trump’s would-be assassins. Nearly 10 ...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett believes there was CIA involvement in motivating one of President Donald Trump’s would-be assassins. www.bizpacreview.com/2025/11/15/t...
Cartoon by Pat Bagley
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Cartoon by Pat Bagley
Reposted by Gene Bryant
Republicans are at odds about how to handle the white-nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes’s encroachment into their ranks, @alibreland.bsky.social writes. He asked Fuentes about being the center of a crisis in American conservatism:
The Nick Fuentes Spiral
The reckoning with the white-nationalist influencer’s rise is only getting messier.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Republicans are at odds about how to handle the white-nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes’s encroachment into their ranks, @alibreland.bsky.social writes. He asked Fuentes about being the center of a crisis in American conservatism:
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman
November 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman
"I sort of have made up my mind" about the administration's next steps in Venezuela, he told CBS News aboard Air Force One, but "I can't tell you what it would be.” www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-v...
Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela after top officials spent 3rd day mulling options
The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.
www.cbsnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"I sort of have made up my mind" about the administration's next steps in Venezuela, he told CBS News aboard Air Force One, but "I can't tell you what it would be.” www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-v...