Matt Falduto
@matt17.bsky.social
I'm a dad, a writer, an educator, a theatre director and a financial aid director. Also a lifelong Bears fan. Even when they’re terrible.
This could be really bad. Dept of (ED) approves accreditors who independently review colleges and accredit them. To get access to financial aid, a college must be accredited. So this is basically Trump using an accreditor to attack a college he hates. (cont) www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Columbia failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says
The U.S. Department of Education said on Wednesday it has notified a university accreditation body that Columbia University had violated federal anti-discrimination laws by its alleged failure to protect Jewish students on its campus.
www.reuters.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This could be really bad. Dept of (ED) approves accreditors who independently review colleges and accredit them. To get access to financial aid, a college must be accredited. So this is basically Trump using an accreditor to attack a college he hates. (cont) www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Well, Thunderbolts* is probably the best Marvel movie since Endgame.
May 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Well, Thunderbolts* is probably the best Marvel movie since Endgame.
Songs of my youth #4: Take On Me, a-ha. 1985. Is there a more 80s song? I don't think I ever really learned all the words to this one. But it wasn't really about the words - it was the synth pop music and, of course, the music video.
March 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Songs of my youth #4: Take On Me, a-ha. 1985. Is there a more 80s song? I don't think I ever really learned all the words to this one. But it wasn't really about the words - it was the synth pop music and, of course, the music video.
Songs of my youth #3: Jack & Diane, John Cougar. 1982. This was before he decided to use his actual name. I used to think it was because he thought Cougar was cooler. I’d’ve done the same thing. Turns out the record company turned him into John Cougar. He always preferred Mellencamp.
March 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Songs of my youth #3: Jack & Diane, John Cougar. 1982. This was before he decided to use his actual name. I used to think it was because he thought Cougar was cooler. I’d’ve done the same thing. Turns out the record company turned him into John Cougar. He always preferred Mellencamp.
Songs of my youth, #2: Baba O’Riley, The Who. 1971. Released the year I was born, I didn’t really get into The Who until 1985 or so when my friend recommended them. Then I discovered the whole album-one of my brothers must have bought it-languishing in our stereo cabinet. It was vinyl of course.
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Songs of my youth, #2: Baba O’Riley, The Who. 1971. Released the year I was born, I didn’t really get into The Who until 1985 or so when my friend recommended them. Then I discovered the whole album-one of my brothers must have bought it-languishing in our stereo cabinet. It was vinyl of course.
Songs of my youth #1: Juke Box Hero, Foreigner. 1981. I loved this song though I didn't discover it until probably four or five years after its release. I am a lyrics guy more than a music guy and I loved the opening image: (1 of 5)
March 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Songs of my youth #1: Juke Box Hero, Foreigner. 1981. I loved this song though I didn't discover it until probably four or five years after its release. I am a lyrics guy more than a music guy and I loved the opening image: (1 of 5)
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A teacher in Idaho has been told to remove posters reading "Everyone is welcome here" - specifically because it features different skin tones. As I wrote last week, this is a global political movement that has explicitly set the goal of eradicating the very concept of equality.
West Ada teacher stands firm after she’s told to remove ‘Everyone is welcome here’ signs
Sarah Inama said she was told by administrators that her signs “don’t allow people to express differing opinions.”
www.idahostatesman.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A teacher in Idaho has been told to remove posters reading "Everyone is welcome here" - specifically because it features different skin tones. As I wrote last week, this is a global political movement that has explicitly set the goal of eradicating the very concept of equality.
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Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
x.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
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Travis Kelce looks so sad on the sideline you'd think Taylor was about to write a song about him.
February 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Travis Kelce looks so sad on the sideline you'd think Taylor was about to write a song about him.
There’s never been a shut out in the Super Bowl. So the Chiefs still have a chance to make history tonight.
February 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
There’s never been a shut out in the Super Bowl. So the Chiefs still have a chance to make history tonight.
Has there ever been a Super Bowl shutout?
February 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Has there ever been a Super Bowl shutout?
I’m old. I’m sure this is really cool, and I can appreciate the artistry, but I bet this is how many parents felt when I blasted The Who.
February 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I’m old. I’m sure this is really cool, and I can appreciate the artistry, but I bet this is how many parents felt when I blasted The Who.
The Chiefs really need halftime to come soon so they can attempt to regroup.
February 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Chiefs really need halftime to come soon so they can attempt to regroup.
Hawkeye gets the pick six!!!
February 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Hawkeye gets the pick six!!!
Sure feels like Mahomes is going to throw an interception at some point.
February 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Sure feels like Mahomes is going to throw an interception at some point.
I am so tired of that play.
February 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I am so tired of that play.
Can this game start already?
February 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Can this game start already?
I mean there's no chance the Bears can get him, right?
Breaking: Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade.
Exclusive statement:
Exclusive statement:
February 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I mean there's no chance the Bears can get him, right?
Well the second quarter wasn’t nearly as good for the Hawkeyes. Down one at the half.
February 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Well the second quarter wasn’t nearly as good for the Hawkeyes. Down one at the half.
What a first quarter for the Hawkeyes! Holding USC to 4 points is crazy.
February 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What a first quarter for the Hawkeyes! Holding USC to 4 points is crazy.
Turns out I’m pretty good at throwing axes.
February 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Turns out I’m pretty good at throwing axes.
I had no idea there is a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. I haven't directed adults in years, but...
February 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I had no idea there is a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. I haven't directed adults in years, but...
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For anyone wondering, some possible dog names have survived from cuneiform sources.
On tiny dog figurines found buried under a palace in Nineveh, Iraq are inscriptions that seem to be names.
dan rigiššu “loud is his bark”
munaššiku gārîšu “biter of his foe”
mušēṣi lemnūti “expeller of evil”
On tiny dog figurines found buried under a palace in Nineveh, Iraq are inscriptions that seem to be names.
dan rigiššu “loud is his bark”
munaššiku gārîšu “biter of his foe”
mušēṣi lemnūti “expeller of evil”
January 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
For anyone wondering, some possible dog names have survived from cuneiform sources.
On tiny dog figurines found buried under a palace in Nineveh, Iraq are inscriptions that seem to be names.
dan rigiššu “loud is his bark”
munaššiku gārîšu “biter of his foe”
mušēṣi lemnūti “expeller of evil”
On tiny dog figurines found buried under a palace in Nineveh, Iraq are inscriptions that seem to be names.
dan rigiššu “loud is his bark”
munaššiku gārîšu “biter of his foe”
mušēṣi lemnūti “expeller of evil”
Good for her. I wonder if there are any other Jan 6 insurrectionists who will turn down the pardon? www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Ex-‘MAGA Granny’ is turning down Trump’s pardon of her Jan. 6 conviction
She was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. She pleaded guilty. Now, she doesn’t want President Donald Trump’s pardon because she wants to own what she did.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Good for her. I wonder if there are any other Jan 6 insurrectionists who will turn down the pardon? www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...