Nell R. Hudson
@nellhudson.bsky.social
just a blue girl living in a red, red world 💙
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I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
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The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.
Border Patrol storms Myers Park Country Club, attempts to detain employee
The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.
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Charlotte-Mecklebburg Schools, according to reports, saw 15% of its students absent today amid Border Patrol operations in Charlotte. If that percentage of 15% happens Tuesday in Wake County due to the Border Patrol coming to Raleigh, 24.000 students could be absent from school. #nced #ncpol #wcpss
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Once again, I call on federal agents to target violent criminals, not neighbors walking down the street, going to church, or putting up Christmas decorations. Stop targeting people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin, as you are doing in Charlotte.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Once again, I call on federal agents to target violent criminals, not neighbors walking down the street, going to church, or putting up Christmas decorations. Stop targeting people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin, as you are doing in Charlotte.
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Hendrick Motorsports sold SUVs to ICE www.wbtv.com/2025/11/17/h...
www.wbtv.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hendrick Motorsports sold SUVs to ICE www.wbtv.com/2025/11/17/h...
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As dozens of arrests occur in Charlotte, dozens of immigrant and allies protest in Raleigh ncnewsline.com/briefs/as-do... #ncpol
As dozens of arrests occur in Charlotte, dozens of immigrant and allies protest in Raleigh • NC Newsline
Immigrants and immigrant allies gathered in downtown Raleigh Sunday afternoon to protest the Border Patrol’s deployment to Charlotte.
ncnewsline.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
As dozens of arrests occur in Charlotte, dozens of immigrant and allies protest in Raleigh ncnewsline.com/briefs/as-do... #ncpol
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Anchored by high-pitched whistles, the group began to gather at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening following the second day of Border Patrol arrests.
‘We want ICE out of our state’: Protest at DHS office sparked by Border Patrol
Anchored by high-pitched whistles, the group began to gather at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening following the second day of Border Patrol arrests.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Anchored by high-pitched whistles, the group began to gather at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening following the second day of Border Patrol arrests.
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Video showed Border Patrol agents pinning down and arresting a teenage employee at the market Saturday.
‘Felt helpless’: Unease lingers after Border Patrol arrest at Pineville Super G
Video showed Border Patrol agents pinning down and arresting a teenage employee at the market Saturday.
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Video showed Border Patrol agents pinning down and arresting a teenage employee at the market Saturday.
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ICE raids a Charlotte church and arrests a member whose child was inside www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ICE raids a Charlotte church and arrests a member whose child was inside www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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“The most appalling thing was: These guys still had the audacity to smile and wave at the camera after … coming and dragging a boy out, pinning him against the concrete.” @oehrli.bsky.social
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Super G executive in Pineville describes agents dragging out teen store employee
“These guys still had the audacity to smile and wave at the camera,” he said of the U.S. Border Patrol agents.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“The most appalling thing was: These guys still had the audacity to smile and wave at the camera after … coming and dragging a boy out, pinning him against the concrete.” @oehrli.bsky.social
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
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At one point, “I thought one of the guys was even approaching me, you know,” a nearby restaurant manager said.
‘Just walked up to them.’ Border Patrol questions people at a Charlotte Walmart
At one point, “I thought one of the guys was even approaching me, you know,” a nearby restaurant manager said.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
At one point, “I thought one of the guys was even approaching me, you know,” a nearby restaurant manager said.
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CHARLOTTE
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
CHARLOTTE
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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ICE vs the clergy
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
ICE vs the clergy
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13 Nov 2025 -- Leaders of Unitarian Universalists, Reform Judaism, Presbyterians, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal Church & others faiths sign landmark group statement of support for trans and intersex people. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
www.uua.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
13 Nov 2025 -- Leaders of Unitarian Universalists, Reform Judaism, Presbyterians, Disciples of Christ, Episcopal Church & others faiths sign landmark group statement of support for trans and intersex people. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
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"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
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“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
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New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
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TFW you read the verb "fell" and automatically assume it means the hard way.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov denied that Foreign Minister Lavrov fell from Putin’s favor after Trump canceled their Budapest meeting following Lavrov’s call with Rubio. Rumors swirled when Lavrov skipped the November 5 Security Council session on nuclear tests, sat out the G20, and went quiet.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
TFW you read the verb "fell" and automatically assume it means the hard way.
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Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
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it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
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How North Carolina's GOP Supreme Court Justice derailed democracy in the state #ncpol www.propublica.org/article/paul...
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
How North Carolina's GOP Supreme Court Justice derailed democracy in the state #ncpol www.propublica.org/article/paul...
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As SNAP hangs in the balance for nearly 42 million people, misinformation is rampant. Myths of laziness and fraud persist when we should be talking about too low wages for workers, income inequality, and our threadbare social safety net.
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
SNAP benefits feed essential needs while still leaving many hungry for more
Journalist and author Adam Chandler explains what so much of the conversation about them gets wrong.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As SNAP hangs in the balance for nearly 42 million people, misinformation is rampant. Myths of laziness and fraud persist when we should be talking about too low wages for workers, income inequality, and our threadbare social safety net.
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
In this guest post, Adam Chandler sorts fact from fiction:
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Paid Leave
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October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Paid Leave
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