~L. Torres, Ed.D. 🇵🇷
@lisacarmin.bsky.social
High school educator, fighting for racial and social justice, while being a mom, wife, friend, and believer in Joy (nontoxic kind).
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Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
May 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
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Academic freedom in the United States has found itself periodically under siege, but the current attacks from the federal government raise a new level of alarm. nyer.cm/u405qvQ
May 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Academic freedom in the United States has found itself periodically under siege, but the current attacks from the federal government raise a new level of alarm. nyer.cm/u405qvQ
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#ICYMI: NEA sued and won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict curriculum and educational programs based on “certain DEI” efforts.
NEA-ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Anti-DEI “Dear Colleague” Letter | NEA
NEA President: The Trump administration wants to punish students, parents, and educators in public schools for fostering inclusive classrooms.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#ICYMI: NEA sued and won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict curriculum and educational programs based on “certain DEI” efforts.
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
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No teacher should lose their job for treating trans students with dignity and respect.
Florida teacher loses job for calling student by preferred name
It’s the first known dismissal stemming from the conservative campaign to limit schools' recognition of transgender identity.
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April 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
No teacher should lose their job for treating trans students with dignity and respect.
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New York state landmarks will be lit pink, white and blue — the colors of the transgender pride flag — Monday night in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.
New York landmarks to be lit pink, white and blue for Transgender Day of Visibility
One World Trade Center, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and Niagara Falls are among the landmarks that will be bathed in the colors of the transgender pride flag.
nbcnews.to
March 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
New York state landmarks will be lit pink, white and blue — the colors of the transgender pride flag — Monday night in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.
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If Trump can disappear green card holders for protesting war, he can disappear you.
If he can disappear visa holders for criticizing him, he can disappear you.
If he can disappear asylum seekers for tattoos, he can disappear you.
We must speak out now — before there is no one left to speak out.
If he can disappear visa holders for criticizing him, he can disappear you.
If he can disappear asylum seekers for tattoos, he can disappear you.
We must speak out now — before there is no one left to speak out.
March 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If Trump can disappear green card holders for protesting war, he can disappear you.
If he can disappear visa holders for criticizing him, he can disappear you.
If he can disappear asylum seekers for tattoos, he can disappear you.
We must speak out now — before there is no one left to speak out.
If he can disappear visa holders for criticizing him, he can disappear you.
If he can disappear asylum seekers for tattoos, he can disappear you.
We must speak out now — before there is no one left to speak out.
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All but a small group of U.S. Institute of Peace employees received formal termination notices Friday evening, effective immediately, individuals familiar told NBC News.
U.S. Institute of Peace lays off most staff members
On Friday, all but a small group of USIP employees received formal termination notices.
nbcnews.to
March 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
All but a small group of U.S. Institute of Peace employees received formal termination notices Friday evening, effective immediately, individuals familiar told NBC News.
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Through his signing of executive orders and by implementing mass layoffs, Trump is trying to eliminate the Department of Education without input from Congress. It's right out of the Project 2025 playbook, and Democrats are fighting back. Stay informed with The Big Picture.
Can Trump Really Just Eliminate The Department Of Education?
Trump's strategy for dismantling the DoE is coming into focus, and Democrats are fighting back
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Through his signing of executive orders and by implementing mass layoffs, Trump is trying to eliminate the Department of Education without input from Congress. It's right out of the Project 2025 playbook, and Democrats are fighting back. Stay informed with The Big Picture.
This is true.
Just a reminder: having a functional moral compass right now is going to make you feel bad all the time; don’t mistakenly hate yourself for that.
March 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is true.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the part of the Dept. of Homeland Security that handles citizenship, legal status and other immigration benefits, has suspended processing some applications for green cards to do more vetting of the applicants.
Trump administration stops processing some green cards 'to do more vetting'
USCIS says it is "placing a temporary pause" on finalizing certain applications for legal permanent residency, or green cards.
nbcnews.to
March 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the part of the Dept. of Homeland Security that handles citizenship, legal status and other immigration benefits, has suspended processing some applications for green cards to do more vetting of the applicants.
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If they won't lift em up
We will
Sgt William Carney
Escaping slavery Sgt Carney volunteered in the union army.
At the battle of Fort Wagner, after every member of the color guard was killed and despite being shot four times Wagner led the charge.
He received the medal of honor on May 23 1900
We will
Sgt William Carney
Escaping slavery Sgt Carney volunteered in the union army.
At the battle of Fort Wagner, after every member of the color guard was killed and despite being shot four times Wagner led the charge.
He received the medal of honor on May 23 1900
March 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
If they won't lift em up
We will
Sgt William Carney
Escaping slavery Sgt Carney volunteered in the union army.
At the battle of Fort Wagner, after every member of the color guard was killed and despite being shot four times Wagner led the charge.
He received the medal of honor on May 23 1900
We will
Sgt William Carney
Escaping slavery Sgt Carney volunteered in the union army.
At the battle of Fort Wagner, after every member of the color guard was killed and despite being shot four times Wagner led the charge.
He received the medal of honor on May 23 1900
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Ending protections for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela puts more than 500,000 people at risk of deportation.
These individuals used a legal pathway to seek safety here. Sending them back to countries plagued by violence is cruel and will put lives at risk.
These individuals used a legal pathway to seek safety here. Sending them back to countries plagued by violence is cruel and will put lives at risk.
U.S. to revoke legal status of more than a half-million migrants, urges them to self deport
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
www.cbsnews.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ending protections for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela puts more than 500,000 people at risk of deportation.
These individuals used a legal pathway to seek safety here. Sending them back to countries plagued by violence is cruel and will put lives at risk.
These individuals used a legal pathway to seek safety here. Sending them back to countries plagued by violence is cruel and will put lives at risk.
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"There were students that were outed during attendance to their classes and their teachers, none of whom knew that they were trans.”
Just unbelievably cruel, and no indication this was required by law.
Just unbelievably cruel, and no indication this was required by law.
"Parents are speaking out after Columbus City Schools reverted students’ names to those reflected on birth certificates, saying the move came without notice and harmed transgender and gender variant students."
Columbus City Schools reverts to birth names for transgender students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Parents are speaking out after Columbus City Schools reverted students’ names to those reflected on birth certificates, saying the move came without notice and h…
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March 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"There were students that were outed during attendance to their classes and their teachers, none of whom knew that they were trans.”
Just unbelievably cruel, and no indication this was required by law.
Just unbelievably cruel, and no indication this was required by law.
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The most fragile, sensitive snowflake in history.
March 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The most fragile, sensitive snowflake in history.
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“The attack on Columbia is a radical threat to scholarly excellence and to America’s leadership in research,” writes Princeton president Christopher L. Eisgruber. “Universities and their leaders should speak up and litigate forcefully.”
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March 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
“The attack on Columbia is a radical threat to scholarly excellence and to America’s leadership in research,” writes Princeton president Christopher L. Eisgruber. “Universities and their leaders should speak up and litigate forcefully.”
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Please Read:
They're terrorizing our federal employees in real ways and the impact is devastating for all of us. I spoke to a VA employee and FBI Agent about what they're experiencing and it will shock you. This is the most important thing I've written. Please read and share. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
Terrorizing our fellow Americans
Russ Vought promised to traumatize Federal workers, and it's happening
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March 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Please Read:
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Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
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“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
March 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
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Truer words were never spoken.
March 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Truer words were never spoken.
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This is not how the constitution works, fyi. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Exclusive: Trump to sign order Thursday aimed at eliminating Education Department
Exclusive: President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.
www.usatoday.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This is not how the constitution works, fyi. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
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BREAKING: A court overturned Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING: A court overturned Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.