@mcades.bsky.social
Special ed momma bear - 2e, Autism, ADHD, LD, LGBTQ+. Clinical social worker & special ed advocate. Show some empathy. It's not that f*ing hard.
Light shines through darkness 💙
December 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Light shines through darkness 💙
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Fifteen years after Andrew Wakefield lost his medical license for his bogus study on autism and vaccines, the ascent of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has given the discredited former doctor a new level of popularity.
www.ms.now/news/the-ret...
www.ms.now/news/the-ret...
The doctor who falsely tied vaccines to autism is enjoying a comeback
Andrew Wakefield, who was once cast out for his retracted study tying autism to the MMR vaccine, is making a comeback in the second term of President Donald Trump as an ally of Health and Human Servic...
www.ms.now
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Fifteen years after Andrew Wakefield lost his medical license for his bogus study on autism and vaccines, the ascent of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has given the discredited former doctor a new level of popularity.
www.ms.now/news/the-ret...
www.ms.now/news/the-ret...
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The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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'EROSION OF CIVIL RIGHTS': As the Trump administration looks to move a $15 billion program for students with disabilities out of the Department of Education, advocates voice concerns.
‘Erosion of civil rights': Fairfax leaders respond to potential special ed move
Advocates, educators and parents of students with disabilities say they’re concerned about the Trump administration’s reported plans move a program that supports millions of students who get special e...
www.nbcwashington.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
'EROSION OF CIVIL RIGHTS': As the Trump administration looks to move a $15 billion program for students with disabilities out of the Department of Education, advocates voice concerns.
These cuts at OSERS are devastating. Special ed is a canary in the coal mine of public education in the US. #FCSEPTA #SaveOurSchools @markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social
Members of the Fairfax County Special Education PTA gathered to address cuts that could affect not only children with disabilities, but all children.
Fairfax County special ed leaders address Department of Education cuts
Members of the Fairfax County Special Education PTA gathered to address cuts that could affect not only children with disabilities, but all children. Parents of children with disabilities expressed al...
www.nbcwashington.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:59 AM
These cuts at OSERS are devastating. Special ed is a canary in the coal mine of public education in the US. #FCSEPTA #SaveOurSchools @markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social
WTAF????
WTF: "An Education Department staffer told USA TODAY the agency laid off just about every employee who works to administer funding for IDEA, the primary federal law supporting students with disabilities. He was unsure how those programs will exist moving forward."
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
www.usatoday.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
WTAF????
ACLU just held a webinar preparing for No Kings 10/18 with over 11,000 attendees!!! Turnout numbers matter!
October 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ACLU just held a webinar preparing for No Kings 10/18 with over 11,000 attendees!!! Turnout numbers matter!
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BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.
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This is precisely what Trump does! Great, insightful piece by Dr.@geoffreygrammer.bsky.social. Share widely!
Invent the Sickness. Deliver the Cure. Claim the Glory.
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
Invent the Sickness. Deliver the Cure. Claim the Glory.
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
Invent the Sickness. Deliver the Cure. Claim the Glory.
Munchausen by Proxy - How a Psychiatric Syndrome Explains Modern Politics
open.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is precisely what Trump does! Great, insightful piece by Dr.@geoffreygrammer.bsky.social. Share widely!
Invent the Sickness. Deliver the Cure. Claim the Glory.
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
Invent the Sickness. Deliver the Cure. Claim the Glory.
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
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Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
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This is a damning anecdote from Rep Jim McGovern. He tells me that during debate over Trump's big budget bill, House Rs privately admitted to him that it would screw over their own constituents, yet they had to vote for it anyway.
Read all of it. He wrecks them:
newrepublic.com/article/1999...
Read all of it. He wrecks them:
newrepublic.com/article/1999...
September 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is a damning anecdote from Rep Jim McGovern. He tells me that during debate over Trump's big budget bill, House Rs privately admitted to him that it would screw over their own constituents, yet they had to vote for it anyway.
Read all of it. He wrecks them:
newrepublic.com/article/1999...
Read all of it. He wrecks them:
newrepublic.com/article/1999...
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If you saw the clip, watch the whole 12 minutes. This is it. Electeds—everyone around Pritzker is knowingly putting themselves at risk—meeting the moment. It’s not glib, it’s not a meme, it’s clear-eyed, brave, & necessary. www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...
'We are watching and taking names': Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Trump's threats to Chicago
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker holds press conference in response to recent threats made by President Donald Trump to send the national guard to Chicago, in a similar manner that he has done so in Los ...
www.msnbc.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
If you saw the clip, watch the whole 12 minutes. This is it. Electeds—everyone around Pritzker is knowingly putting themselves at risk—meeting the moment. It’s not glib, it’s not a meme, it’s clear-eyed, brave, & necessary. www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...
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People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
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America is no longer descending into fascism. We are seconds away from impact
Military occupation has come to DC. If and when military occupation comes to where you are, there are things that you can do. This article outlines some of them
Military occupation has come to DC. If and when military occupation comes to where you are, there are things that you can do. This article outlines some of them
How To Fight A Military Occupation
Friction. Obstruction. Demoralization.
www.bannedinyourstate.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
America is no longer descending into fascism. We are seconds away from impact
Military occupation has come to DC. If and when military occupation comes to where you are, there are things that you can do. This article outlines some of them
Military occupation has come to DC. If and when military occupation comes to where you are, there are things that you can do. This article outlines some of them
Currently, I have no representation in the House as Rep. Connolly died and the election to replace him isn't until the fall. He was a no to this nonsense.
For all of us in the VA 11th Congressional District, please tell your Rep to vote NO!!!!
For all of us in the VA 11th Congressional District, please tell your Rep to vote NO!!!!
July 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Currently, I have no representation in the House as Rep. Connolly died and the election to replace him isn't until the fall. He was a no to this nonsense.
For all of us in the VA 11th Congressional District, please tell your Rep to vote NO!!!!
For all of us in the VA 11th Congressional District, please tell your Rep to vote NO!!!!
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Los Angeles school worker shares frustration over parents having to leave their children’s graduation ceremony because ICE raided an elementary school’s graduation today
June 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Los Angeles school worker shares frustration over parents having to leave their children’s graduation ceremony because ICE raided an elementary school’s graduation today
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@algreen.house.gov I was at the rally in DC on April 5. You told us that within 30 days, you'd be bringing up Articles of Impeachment. Friendly reminder that the clock is ticking! Can't wait to see them!
April 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
@algreen.house.gov I was at the rally in DC on April 5. You told us that within 30 days, you'd be bringing up Articles of Impeachment. Friendly reminder that the clock is ticking! Can't wait to see them!
100% worth the watch! Heather Cox Richardson with Senator Angus King. Among other things, they discuss specific things that we, the people, can and must be doing!!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHv...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHv...
American Conversations: Senator Angus King (I-ME), on Paul Revere's Ride
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
m.youtube.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
100% worth the watch! Heather Cox Richardson with Senator Angus King. Among other things, they discuss specific things that we, the people, can and must be doing!!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHv...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHv...
Chilling and worth the watch. Thank you Senator Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
Step aside Schumer. Senator Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social is way more prepared to meet this moment and lead the dems.
youtu.be/7aDbEmHo9Fo
youtu.be/7aDbEmHo9Fo
Murphy: Trump Is Dismantling Our Democracy. We Must Come Together And Act Before It’s Too Late.
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
youtu.be
April 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Chilling and worth the watch. Thank you Senator Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social