Jeff Gaynor
@jeffgaynor.bsky.social
Detroit Cass Tech HS grad. U-M and EMU grad.
Classroom teacher for 38 years; AAPS School board member for 8.
Housing and active transportation advocate.
Classroom teacher for 38 years; AAPS School board member for 8.
Housing and active transportation advocate.
Other than here, MAGA voices are louder than ours now. We can't sit back. Big protests (i.e. Oct 18) are important, but we have to be out on the streets every day. 10-minute protests at 7pm * Every day - Everywhere - Everyone! Please share.
September 22, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Other than here, MAGA voices are louder than ours now. We can't sit back. Big protests (i.e. Oct 18) are important, but we have to be out on the streets every day. 10-minute protests at 7pm * Every day - Everywhere - Everyone! Please share.
As part of the "Good Trouble Lives On" national protests on July 17, not seeing one in #AnnArbor, I set one up, at 7pm, to be held at several sites around town. Sign up at: www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
More specific info now at: www.facebook.com/events/11018...
More specific info now at: www.facebook.com/events/11018...
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...
www.mobilize.us
July 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM
As part of the "Good Trouble Lives On" national protests on July 17, not seeing one in #AnnArbor, I set one up, at 7pm, to be held at several sites around town. Sign up at: www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
More specific info now at: www.facebook.com/events/11018...
More specific info now at: www.facebook.com/events/11018...
Did you notice? The Left part of Congress is sitting on the right. The White part is sitting on the left.
March 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Did you notice? The Left part of Congress is sitting on the right. The White part is sitting on the left.
This was 4 days ago. What does Tillis and the other spineless, shameless Republicans say now? www.tillis.senate.gov/2025/2/tilli...
Tillis, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Ukraine on Third Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion
www.tillis.senate.gov
March 1, 2025 at 4:50 AM
This was 4 days ago. What does Tillis and the other spineless, shameless Republicans say now? www.tillis.senate.gov/2025/2/tilli...
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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement plans to resign by the end of April.
Clement was a Republican nominee who was sometimes defied the wishes of her party. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, will appoint her successor.
www.mlive.com/public-inter...
Clement was a Republican nominee who was sometimes defied the wishes of her party. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, will appoint her successor.
www.mlive.com/public-inter...
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement to step down
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement, a Republican nominee willing to sometimes go against the wishes of her party, plans to resign by the end of April. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will ap...
www.mlive.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement plans to resign by the end of April.
Clement was a Republican nominee who was sometimes defied the wishes of her party. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, will appoint her successor.
www.mlive.com/public-inter...
Clement was a Republican nominee who was sometimes defied the wishes of her party. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, will appoint her successor.
www.mlive.com/public-inter...
A bit of reality testing. Let's keep informing.
It's just one poll but in a new Gallup poll Trump is 45-51 (-6) approve/disapprove, and -12 on the economy.
- 6 recent polls have Trump underwater
- 538 average has dropped 6 pts in past month
- Highest disapproval of any President at this point in their Presidency #notwinning
- 6 recent polls have Trump underwater
- 538 average has dropped 6 pts in past month
- Highest disapproval of any President at this point in their Presidency #notwinning
February 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A bit of reality testing. Let's keep informing.
The Republican budget resolution:
* $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations;
* Cuts of $2 trillion, including Social Security and Medicare;
* $150 billion in cuts to supplemental nutrition programs;
Cut food aid for 40 million
* An increase of $4 trillion in the debt ceiling.
* $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations;
* Cuts of $2 trillion, including Social Security and Medicare;
* $150 billion in cuts to supplemental nutrition programs;
Cut food aid for 40 million
* An increase of $4 trillion in the debt ceiling.
February 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Republican budget resolution:
* $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations;
* Cuts of $2 trillion, including Social Security and Medicare;
* $150 billion in cuts to supplemental nutrition programs;
Cut food aid for 40 million
* An increase of $4 trillion in the debt ceiling.
* $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations;
* Cuts of $2 trillion, including Social Security and Medicare;
* $150 billion in cuts to supplemental nutrition programs;
Cut food aid for 40 million
* An increase of $4 trillion in the debt ceiling.
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@pattymurray.bsky.social joins #StopVought — tells us “Vought says we live in a post-Constitutional world.”
We need every Dem and every citizen to fight NOW. Make your voices heard in the Senate, the House, in the streets. It’s time for civil disobedience. youtu.be/8B-2O-WMKTI?... #StopTheCoup
We need every Dem and every citizen to fight NOW. Make your voices heard in the Senate, the House, in the streets. It’s time for civil disobedience. youtu.be/8B-2O-WMKTI?... #StopTheCoup
Murray Joins Colleagues in Holding Senate Floor All Night to Warn Against Russ Vought Confirmation
YouTube video by Senator Patty Murray
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@pattymurray.bsky.social joins #StopVought — tells us “Vought says we live in a post-Constitutional world.”
We need every Dem and every citizen to fight NOW. Make your voices heard in the Senate, the House, in the streets. It’s time for civil disobedience. youtu.be/8B-2O-WMKTI?... #StopTheCoup
We need every Dem and every citizen to fight NOW. Make your voices heard in the Senate, the House, in the streets. It’s time for civil disobedience. youtu.be/8B-2O-WMKTI?... #StopTheCoup
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“Data from a recent survey undertaken by the American Historical Association indicates that people need and desire good, critical history, especially as a buoy in our polarized political culture. “ newrepublic.com/article/1912... via @newrepublic.com
Trump May Wish to Abolish
the Past. We Historians Will Not.
Commentary from the heads of two prominent historical associations on Trump’s recent executive order on “radical indoctrination” in schools.
newrepublic.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“Data from a recent survey undertaken by the American Historical Association indicates that people need and desire good, critical history, especially as a buoy in our polarized political culture. “ newrepublic.com/article/1912... via @newrepublic.com
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Wait until you learn that ICE investigates itself when a person dies in custody or a detained person is sexually assaulted….
The White House said Elon Musk will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal spending and his overlapping empire of six companies
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
The White House said Elon Musk, the billionaire leading President Donald Trump’s government cost-cutting efforts, will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal s...
www.bloomberg.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Wait until you learn that ICE investigates itself when a person dies in custody or a detained person is sexually assaulted….
Of course Rubio has it totally wrong what SA is doing.
"Since 1994, the government has sought to redistribute land based on a voluntary “willing-seller, willing-buyer” system and by paying compensation." www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
"Since 1994, the government has sought to redistribute land based on a voluntary “willing-seller, willing-buyer” system and by paying compensation." www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
For the first time, the United States will not be attending the G-20 summit because the host country is embarking on long-overdue land reform (returning farmland illegally seized by whites to indigenous Africans) and the meeting's agenda promoting equal rights and sustainability.
February 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Of course Rubio has it totally wrong what SA is doing.
"Since 1994, the government has sought to redistribute land based on a voluntary “willing-seller, willing-buyer” system and by paying compensation." www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
"Since 1994, the government has sought to redistribute land based on a voluntary “willing-seller, willing-buyer” system and by paying compensation." www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
The current shock and awe - Guantanimo and Gaza and tariffs and all - is mostly bluster, though it all must be combatted.
This law professor gives legal and practical reason to warn against this idea - not that the führer cares about either - but as a case study it's a fascinating read.
This law professor gives legal and practical reason to warn against this idea - not that the führer cares about either - but as a case study it's a fascinating read.
‘Frankly Insane’: Trump’s Plan to Ship Migrants to Guantanamo Could Quickly Collapse
A reality check from a top lawyer who knows Guantanamo.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The current shock and awe - Guantanimo and Gaza and tariffs and all - is mostly bluster, though it all must be combatted.
This law professor gives legal and practical reason to warn against this idea - not that the führer cares about either - but as a case study it's a fascinating read.
This law professor gives legal and practical reason to warn against this idea - not that the führer cares about either - but as a case study it's a fascinating read.
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U.S. - Colombia relations; Then and Now:
"The United States spent decades nurturing the trade relationship with Colombia as part of its efforts to bring peace and stability to a country ravaged by violence and the international drug trade. (cont. in comments)
"The United States spent decades nurturing the trade relationship with Colombia as part of its efforts to bring peace and stability to a country ravaged by violence and the international drug trade. (cont. in comments)
Trump got what he wanted with Colombia. But his tactics could come back to bite him.
Stoking confrontations to show strength, the president risks alienating allies and aiding China.
www.politico.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
U.S. - Colombia relations; Then and Now:
"The United States spent decades nurturing the trade relationship with Colombia as part of its efforts to bring peace and stability to a country ravaged by violence and the international drug trade. (cont. in comments)
"The United States spent decades nurturing the trade relationship with Colombia as part of its efforts to bring peace and stability to a country ravaged by violence and the international drug trade. (cont. in comments)
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Corporations are becoming more powerful than nation states, U.S. intelligence admits
Big Brother Becomes Little Brother
Corporations are the new nation state, U.S. intelligence admits
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Corporations are becoming more powerful than nation states, U.S. intelligence admits
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Trump's treasury nominee Scott Bessent, who is worth ~$500 million, said extending Trump's tax cuts for the rich is "the most important economic issue of the day."
When asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25 an hour, he said, "No, sir."
When asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25 an hour, he said, "No, sir."
January 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Trump's treasury nominee Scott Bessent, who is worth ~$500 million, said extending Trump's tax cuts for the rich is "the most important economic issue of the day."
When asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25 an hour, he said, "No, sir."
When asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25 an hour, he said, "No, sir."
With the Führer issuing executive orders, many serious ones amid the the frivolous ones, I have three questions:
1) What does individual resistance look like?
2) What does collective resistance look like?
3) Are Americans willing to do either?
1) What does individual resistance look like?
2) What does collective resistance look like?
3) Are Americans willing to do either?
January 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
With the Führer issuing executive orders, many serious ones amid the the frivolous ones, I have three questions:
1) What does individual resistance look like?
2) What does collective resistance look like?
3) Are Americans willing to do either?
1) What does individual resistance look like?
2) What does collective resistance look like?
3) Are Americans willing to do either?
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This holiday season, give children the gift of reading. One of best ways to do that: relieve the pressure of insisting they read early. Some children might pick up reading when they're very young; others will learn a little later & there's nothing wrong with this. nancyebailey.com/2024/12/24/g...
Give the Gift of Removing Reading Pressure on Kindergartners! - Nancy Bailey's Education Website
This holiday season, give children the gift of reading. One of the best ways to do that is to relieve the pressure of insisting they read early. Some children might pick up reading when they're very y...
nancyebailey.com
December 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM
This holiday season, give children the gift of reading. One of best ways to do that: relieve the pressure of insisting they read early. Some children might pick up reading when they're very young; others will learn a little later & there's nothing wrong with this. nancyebailey.com/2024/12/24/g...