@heyykerianne.bsky.social
Reposted
Phang: Teachers are some of the least paid, most underappreciated people, and they work in such an intimate way in our lives. Your kids spend more time at school than they do at home, at least in waking hours. So why not encourage our teachers? Why create this oppressive environment?
July 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Phang: Teachers are some of the least paid, most underappreciated people, and they work in such an intimate way in our lives. Your kids spend more time at school than they do at home, at least in waking hours. So why not encourage our teachers? Why create this oppressive environment?
Reposted
I've found the perfect Instagram account. Seattle's Twice Sold Tales owner Jamie recommends books and shows her cats. That's it.
IG twicesoldtales
IG twicesoldtales
July 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I've found the perfect Instagram account. Seattle's Twice Sold Tales owner Jamie recommends books and shows her cats. That's it.
IG twicesoldtales
IG twicesoldtales
Reposted
This may be the most haunting--most directly evil impact of what is about to happen. It's all evil. But there's something about taking away food, denying people something to eat, that drills so deep. EVERYONE SHOULD EAT. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Gift link to an essay that honestly should be required reading.
The budget reconciliation bill is awful for a lot of reasons, but one especially salient one is that it will do disproportionate harm to our most vulnerable neighbors and put tremendous strain on the charitable food network to boot. 🥗
The budget reconciliation bill is awful for a lot of reasons, but one especially salient one is that it will do disproportionate harm to our most vulnerable neighbors and put tremendous strain on the charitable food network to boot. 🥗
Opinion | A New Era of Hunger Has Begun
www.nytimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This may be the most haunting--most directly evil impact of what is about to happen. It's all evil. But there's something about taking away food, denying people something to eat, that drills so deep. EVERYONE SHOULD EAT. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Reposted
Parents and students rallied against changes to DEI policies and book bans at a Duval County (FL) Public Schools meeting.
(FirstCoast News)
www.slj.com/story/Georgi...
(FirstCoast News)
www.slj.com/story/Georgi...
July 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Parents and students rallied against changes to DEI policies and book bans at a Duval County (FL) Public Schools meeting.
(FirstCoast News)
www.slj.com/story/Georgi...
(FirstCoast News)
www.slj.com/story/Georgi...
Reposted
Good. Let’s protect one another.
“Get your hands off of him. You don’t even have a warrant,” says one staff member, shielding the man from an immigration agent. “Let him go. You need to get out.” apnews.com/article/ice-...
California surgical center staff demand to see warrant as ICE agents detain landscaper
Video has spread on social media of staff at a Southern California surgical center standing up to U.S.
apnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Good. Let’s protect one another.
Reposted
A lovely clematis from Gamble Garden for
#PurpleFriday
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#EastCoastKin
#FridayFlowers
#PurpleFriday
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#EastCoastKin
#FridayFlowers
July 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A lovely clematis from Gamble Garden for
#PurpleFriday
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#EastCoastKin
#FridayFlowers
#PurpleFriday
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#EastCoastKin
#FridayFlowers
Reposted
A glorious female Black Swallowtail on a pink double Zinnia this morning for #InsectThursday 🖤💛🧡💙
#Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋
#Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋
July 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A glorious female Black Swallowtail on a pink double Zinnia this morning for #InsectThursday 🖤💛🧡💙
#Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋
#Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋
Reposted
On this excellent #kidsbook list with additional resources, we're glad to see THE FOX GIRL AND THE WHITE GAZELLE by @strangelymagic.bsky.social and published by @discoverkelpies.bsky.social schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/refug...
Refugees and migration books for children and teens
Refugees and migration books for children and teens including titles by Onjali Q. Raúf, Sita Brahmachari, Michael Rosen & Malcolm Duffy.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
On this excellent #kidsbook list with additional resources, we're glad to see THE FOX GIRL AND THE WHITE GAZELLE by @strangelymagic.bsky.social and published by @discoverkelpies.bsky.social schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/refug...
Reposted
⛈️ What a Wednesday night…
⚡ Thunder shook DC region
🌧️ Roads turned to rivers
🌬️ Trees came down
🌈 And it ended with a gorgeous rainbow
See the wild recap + stunning photo of lightning slicing thru a rainbow by Ben Hayashi:
👉 www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
⚡ Thunder shook DC region
🌧️ Roads turned to rivers
🌬️ Trees came down
🌈 And it ended with a gorgeous rainbow
See the wild recap + stunning photo of lightning slicing thru a rainbow by Ben Hayashi:
👉 www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
D.C. storms trigger flooding rains, violent winds before dramatic skies
In the wake of the storms, magnificent rainbows spanned the sky
www.washingtonpost.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
⛈️ What a Wednesday night…
⚡ Thunder shook DC region
🌧️ Roads turned to rivers
🌬️ Trees came down
🌈 And it ended with a gorgeous rainbow
See the wild recap + stunning photo of lightning slicing thru a rainbow by Ben Hayashi:
👉 www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
⚡ Thunder shook DC region
🌧️ Roads turned to rivers
🌬️ Trees came down
🌈 And it ended with a gorgeous rainbow
See the wild recap + stunning photo of lightning slicing thru a rainbow by Ben Hayashi:
👉 www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
Reposted
After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far
After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
n.pr
July 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
Reposted
Early voting for the 2025 #Virginia general election begins 11 weeks from today: Friday, Sept. 19.
(Fairfax: you’re three weeks from the start of early voting for the #VA11 special election to send @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social to Congress.)
Help out the campaigns. Make a plan to be a Day 1 voter.
(Fairfax: you’re three weeks from the start of early voting for the #VA11 special election to send @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social to Congress.)
Help out the campaigns. Make a plan to be a Day 1 voter.
July 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Early voting for the 2025 #Virginia general election begins 11 weeks from today: Friday, Sept. 19.
(Fairfax: you’re three weeks from the start of early voting for the #VA11 special election to send @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social to Congress.)
Help out the campaigns. Make a plan to be a Day 1 voter.
(Fairfax: you’re three weeks from the start of early voting for the #VA11 special election to send @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social to Congress.)
Help out the campaigns. Make a plan to be a Day 1 voter.
Reposted
"Before we even knew this decision, I knew that my initial approach — that this is a fight we’d lose and we shouldn’t waste energy on — was the wrong one. We had to fight. We have to fight." @katherinelocke.bsky.social, whose book became part of Mahmoud v. Taylor www.huffpost.com/entry/scotus...
I Wrote One Of The Books At The Center Of SCOTUS' Scary Ruling. Here's What They Don't Want You To See.
"It’s hard not to feel a chill down your back when you imagine all of the possibilities that could come out of this case."
www.huffpost.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"Before we even knew this decision, I knew that my initial approach — that this is a fight we’d lose and we shouldn’t waste energy on — was the wrong one. We had to fight. We have to fight." @katherinelocke.bsky.social, whose book became part of Mahmoud v. Taylor www.huffpost.com/entry/scotus...
Reposted
I would like for wealthy people excited for tax cuts to sign a piece of paper acknowledging that every dollar they get in tax breaks is going to be paid for by someone else…either someone not getting healthcare or SNAP or some future person paying higher taxes to pay the interest on our new debt.
July 2, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I would like for wealthy people excited for tax cuts to sign a piece of paper acknowledging that every dollar they get in tax breaks is going to be paid for by someone else…either someone not getting healthcare or SNAP or some future person paying higher taxes to pay the interest on our new debt.
Reposted
cutting Medicaid
closing hospitals
hurting the poor
to enrich the ultra wealthy
is INHUMAN. evil.
blame ALL elected GOP.
#BigBeautifulBetrayal
closing hospitals
hurting the poor
to enrich the ultra wealthy
is INHUMAN. evil.
blame ALL elected GOP.
#BigBeautifulBetrayal
July 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
cutting Medicaid
closing hospitals
hurting the poor
to enrich the ultra wealthy
is INHUMAN. evil.
blame ALL elected GOP.
#BigBeautifulBetrayal
closing hospitals
hurting the poor
to enrich the ultra wealthy
is INHUMAN. evil.
blame ALL elected GOP.
#BigBeautifulBetrayal
Reposted
I really struck a nerve here. I stand by what I said.
FROST: "They say they're pro-life because they want the baby to be born, go to school and get shot in the school. Die in the school, die on the streets."
FOXX: "You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity!"
FOXX: "You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity!"
July 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I really struck a nerve here. I stand by what I said.
Reposted
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025
Just after noon today, the Senate passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
July 1, 2025
Reposted
Chicana-Tejana artist Natalia Anciso, who often creates artwork on experiences of growing up on the U.S.-Mexico Border #womensart
July 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Chicana-Tejana artist Natalia Anciso, who often creates artwork on experiences of growing up on the U.S.-Mexico Border #womensart
Reposted
On the state of American democracy and historical comparisons and lessons, this conversation between historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social is just outstanding.
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
June 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On the state of American democracy and historical comparisons and lessons, this conversation between historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social is just outstanding.
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
June 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Reposted
“They went for Columbia, and they went for Harvard, and then they came for us,” UVA Faculty Senate chair-elect Jeri Seidman told VPM News. “I think every university should now be worried about the DOJ believing that they can have a say in the administration of a university.”
Ryan's exit as UVA president met with surprise around the commonwealth
Virginia Democrats — several of them UVA alums — publicly condemned the decision.
www.vpm.org
June 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“They went for Columbia, and they went for Harvard, and then they came for us,” UVA Faculty Senate chair-elect Jeri Seidman told VPM News. “I think every university should now be worried about the DOJ believing that they can have a say in the administration of a university.”
Reposted
In "Devastating" Decision, Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Parents in Mahmoud v. Taylor
www.slj.com/story/In-Dev...
www.slj.com/story/In-Dev...
In "Devastating" Decision, Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Parents in Mahmoud v. Taylor
It will now be up to educators and local school districts to stand up for intellectual freedom, book access, and LGBTQIA+ rights in the face of parental opt outs and political pressure, according to P...
www.slj.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In "Devastating" Decision, Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Parents in Mahmoud v. Taylor
www.slj.com/story/In-Dev...
www.slj.com/story/In-Dev...
Reposted
Fairfax, you outdid yourself!
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up this evening to support the Democratic ticket. This November, we will win — together.
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up this evening to support the Democratic ticket. This November, we will win — together.
June 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Fairfax, you outdid yourself!
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up this evening to support the Democratic ticket. This November, we will win — together.
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up this evening to support the Democratic ticket. This November, we will win — together.
My micro joy this week was watching area local high school computer science club students facilitate coding to 4th and 5th graders at my library. #library #publiclibrary
June 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
My micro joy this week was watching area local high school computer science club students facilitate coding to 4th and 5th graders at my library. #library #publiclibrary
Reposted
Earlier this summer, we asked real young readers to tell us what they love to read, and their recs blew us away! From graphic novels, to YA lit, all the way to Larry McMurtry (yes, you read that right), readers ages 4 to 18 were eager to tell you about their favorites. Check out their recs⬇️
#Booksky
#Booksky
Straight to the Source: Recs from Real Young Readers!
We have a great group of booksellers who love reading children’s literature — you read their fantastic recommendations every month here on Musing! We always enjoy sharing our favorites with y…
parnassusmusing.net
June 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Earlier this summer, we asked real young readers to tell us what they love to read, and their recs blew us away! From graphic novels, to YA lit, all the way to Larry McMurtry (yes, you read that right), readers ages 4 to 18 were eager to tell you about their favorites. Check out their recs⬇️
#Booksky
#Booksky