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Reinstate educators placed on leave for protected speech
c.org
Wachusett Regional School District gave into being trolled by Turtle Boy and right wing extremists- and my dear friend has been on “administrative leave” ever since. With no end or resolution in sight- for an innocuous post she made on her PRIVATE social media. Please sign & share.
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c.org/srVWZHRdqv
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It is 10:30 at night
If I go into a non-downtown neighborhood and start flashing lights like this into people's windows, do you think I'll get arrested
If I go into a non-downtown neighborhood and start flashing lights like this into people's windows, do you think I'll get arrested
December 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
It is 10:30 at night
If I go into a non-downtown neighborhood and start flashing lights like this into people's windows, do you think I'll get arrested
If I go into a non-downtown neighborhood and start flashing lights like this into people's windows, do you think I'll get arrested
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Today in why I have no patience for Clinton supporters
Hillary Clinton blames TikTok and “totally made up” videos for young people’s views on Israel and Palestine.
She says social media influenced “not just the usual suspects” but also “young Jewish Americans who don’t know the history and don’t understand.”
She says social media influenced “not just the usual suspects” but also “young Jewish Americans who don’t know the history and don’t understand.”
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Today in why I have no patience for Clinton supporters
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I am so glad the National Low Income Housing Coalition is suing the Trump Admin for the new rules that slash permanent supportive housing funding & imposing work-education and forced drug treatment in return for accessing Transitional Housing.
mailchi.mp/nlihc/rw_sta...
mailchi.mp/nlihc/rw_sta...
NLIHC President & CEO Renee M. Willis Statement - Litigation on HUD's 2025 CoC NOFO
mailchi.mp
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I am so glad the National Low Income Housing Coalition is suing the Trump Admin for the new rules that slash permanent supportive housing funding & imposing work-education and forced drug treatment in return for accessing Transitional Housing.
mailchi.mp/nlihc/rw_sta...
mailchi.mp/nlihc/rw_sta...
THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB | Official Trailer | In Theaters December 17
YouTube video by WILLA
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I listened to this little angel die in real time.
Now, it’s time for every American to listen. It will break you. The trailer alone. And it should.
Our tax dollars and indifference have allowed the occupation of Palestine and the genocide of her people. It must end.
Now, it’s time for every American to listen. It will break you. The trailer alone. And it should.
Our tax dollars and indifference have allowed the occupation of Palestine and the genocide of her people. It must end.
"As soon as I heard the voice of Hind Rajab, it had such an impact on me. I felt desperate, powerless and so angry," the director told RFI, saying she knew straight away she had to do something.
rfi.my/CE1t
rfi.my/CE1t
How the last words of a little girl in Gaza became an award-winning film
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab is based on a recording of a six-year-old girl trapped under fire in Gaza, calling the Palestinian Red Crescent for help. RFI spoke to…
rfi.my
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I listened to this little angel die in real time.
Now, it’s time for every American to listen. It will break you. The trailer alone. And it should.
Our tax dollars and indifference have allowed the occupation of Palestine and the genocide of her people. It must end.
Now, it’s time for every American to listen. It will break you. The trailer alone. And it should.
Our tax dollars and indifference have allowed the occupation of Palestine and the genocide of her people. It must end.
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Did you know Worcester's best Mediterranean market - Ed Hyder's - is turning 50 this year?!
Well you do now!
Go get some hoomus and keep them going another 50 on this #SmallBusinessSaturday!
Well you do now!
Go get some hoomus and keep them going another 50 on this #SmallBusinessSaturday!
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Did you know Worcester's best Mediterranean market - Ed Hyder's - is turning 50 this year?!
Well you do now!
Go get some hoomus and keep them going another 50 on this #SmallBusinessSaturday!
Well you do now!
Go get some hoomus and keep them going another 50 on this #SmallBusinessSaturday!
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The top few aren't surprising, though I hadn't realized Amazon had surpassed Walmart in this.
What IS somewhat surprising, and infuriating, is that MGB is on this list, not too far behind.
A hospital system contributing to poverty like this is embarrassing. And should be against their mission.
What IS somewhat surprising, and infuriating, is that MGB is on this list, not too far behind.
A hospital system contributing to poverty like this is embarrassing. And should be against their mission.
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The top few aren't surprising, though I hadn't realized Amazon had surpassed Walmart in this.
What IS somewhat surprising, and infuriating, is that MGB is on this list, not too far behind.
A hospital system contributing to poverty like this is embarrassing. And should be against their mission.
What IS somewhat surprising, and infuriating, is that MGB is on this list, not too far behind.
A hospital system contributing to poverty like this is embarrassing. And should be against their mission.
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This is the light from a cop cars sitting with its lights on under the Green St bridge to make sure no one on the street sleeps there
Coming across a wide intersection and several dozen feet into our bedroom
None of this is okay
Coming across a wide intersection and several dozen feet into our bedroom
None of this is okay
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
This is the light from a cop cars sitting with its lights on under the Green St bridge to make sure no one on the street sleeps there
Coming across a wide intersection and several dozen feet into our bedroom
None of this is okay
Coming across a wide intersection and several dozen feet into our bedroom
None of this is okay
Official numbers from the recount.
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Official numbers from the recount.
The only thing we should take away from today is bringing back this video.
BREAKING Worcester city councilor performs greatest Tim and Eric bit of all time
November 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The only thing we should take away from today is bringing back this video.
Very cool to be part of the recount process- unfortunate outcome.
Actually felt insane looking at some of these ballot combinations.
Welcome to Worcester.
Actually felt insane looking at some of these ballot combinations.
Welcome to Worcester.
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Very cool to be part of the recount process- unfortunate outcome.
Actually felt insane looking at some of these ballot combinations.
Welcome to Worcester.
Actually felt insane looking at some of these ballot combinations.
Welcome to Worcester.
Bergman didn’t provide lunch for his volunteers. Jermoh did- and I watched Wayne Griffin waltz over and help himself to pizza from the clearly marked table.
Wish I had pulled a Wayne Griffin and videoed it but was too baffled.
Wish I had pulled a Wayne Griffin and videoed it but was too baffled.
November 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Bergman didn’t provide lunch for his volunteers. Jermoh did- and I watched Wayne Griffin waltz over and help himself to pizza from the clearly marked table.
Wish I had pulled a Wayne Griffin and videoed it but was too baffled.
Wish I had pulled a Wayne Griffin and videoed it but was too baffled.
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We’re at North High School / 150 Harrington Way (in the gym) and it’s okay to come help even if you didn’t register in advance 💜
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re at North High School / 150 Harrington Way (in the gym) and it’s okay to come help even if you didn’t register in advance 💜
We need more volunteers! Today and tomorrow. Please, support Jermoh and the recount!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We need more volunteers! Today and tomorrow. Please, support Jermoh and the recount!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
here we have the person who personally campaigned for charges against Etel (Thomas Duffy) being represented by the judge now presiding over Etel's case (Janet McGuiggan, former head litigator for Worcester!!). The naked corruption that goes on in this city is just crazy
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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ohhhhh she's been got for decades lol
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
ohhhhh she's been got for decades lol
I want to add specifically- @repmcgovern.bsky.social has chosen to remain silent.
You've chosen your side, you've chosen to be idle in the face of injustice and abuse of power. History remembers those who act, and history remembers those who cower.
You've chosen your side, you've chosen to be idle in the face of injustice and abuse of power. History remembers those who act, and history remembers those who cower.
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I want to add specifically- @repmcgovern.bsky.social has chosen to remain silent.
You've chosen your side, you've chosen to be idle in the face of injustice and abuse of power. History remembers those who act, and history remembers those who cower.
You've chosen your side, you've chosen to be idle in the face of injustice and abuse of power. History remembers those who act, and history remembers those who cower.
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Great reporting about a devastating plan from my local folks. @masspolwatch.bsky.social and crew is doing amazing work with no resources while our Gannet owned skeletal local and alt weekly get laid out in Texas.
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Great reporting about a devastating plan from my local folks. @masspolwatch.bsky.social and crew is doing amazing work with no resources while our Gannet owned skeletal local and alt weekly get laid out in Texas.
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Sunday, we're putting on another group study on a foundational topic in socialist thought: imperialism and the international struggle
Let's talk about US empire and the struggle for a liberated world🇵🇸🌹
worcdsa.org/rsvp
Let's talk about US empire and the struggle for a liberated world🇵🇸🌹
worcdsa.org/rsvp
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Sunday, we're putting on another group study on a foundational topic in socialist thought: imperialism and the international struggle
Let's talk about US empire and the struggle for a liberated world🇵🇸🌹
worcdsa.org/rsvp
Let's talk about US empire and the struggle for a liberated world🇵🇸🌹
worcdsa.org/rsvp
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And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
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🧵 open letter to Holy Cross President. Also emailed to him.
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🧵 open letter to Holy Cross President. Also emailed to him.
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
Dear President Rougeau:
I first met you at my first inauguration as a City Councilor in January 2022. You were our opening speaker. I do not remember your words from that long ago, but, I do remember sharing a common thread with you
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The slightest commerce with ICE must bring about social consequences so severe that no door will ever open for the collaborator again as long as they live.
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The slightest commerce with ICE must bring about social consequences so severe that no door will ever open for the collaborator again as long as they live.
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My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
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here's what I wrote/vm if you want a pretty tame script -
It is my understanding that Holy Cross's ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
It is my understanding that Holy Cross's ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
here's what I wrote/vm if you want a pretty tame script -
It is my understanding that Holy Cross's ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
It is my understanding that Holy Cross's ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
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Holy Cross: Our ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Holy Cross: Our ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus