Cheryl Erwin
@nvlonghorn.bsky.social
I am a reading, thinking, biking, knitting woman of a certain age, who loves her friends and family—and is determined to support democracy and the rule of law.
The Opioid Crisis Never Ended. It Was Inherited by the Children. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
A powerful article by a gifted writer. Deeply moving.
A powerful article by a gifted writer. Deeply moving.
Opinion | In Appalachia, Children Inherited the Opioid Crisis
The pain of drug addiction continues to course through towns like Clarksburg, W.Va., where many babies are born withdrawing and have to be taken from their parents.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Opioid Crisis Never Ended. It Was Inherited by the Children. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
A powerful article by a gifted writer. Deeply moving.
A powerful article by a gifted writer. Deeply moving.
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Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
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"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has turned its Hollywood backlot into a food donation center operating 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT to support families cut off from SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
Read more: www.thewrap.com/jimmy-kimmel...
Read more: www.thewrap.com/jimmy-kimmel...
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has turned its Hollywood backlot into a food donation center operating 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT to support families cut off from SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.
Read more: www.thewrap.com/jimmy-kimmel...
Read more: www.thewrap.com/jimmy-kimmel...
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40 million Americans may go hungry in November because their SNAP funding is at risk.
40 million people at a time when most are already struggling to put food on the table.
Trump just gave 40 billion to Argentina.
That could feed every American.
That could easily fund SNAP.
America first?
40 million people at a time when most are already struggling to put food on the table.
Trump just gave 40 billion to Argentina.
That could feed every American.
That could easily fund SNAP.
America first?
October 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
40 million Americans may go hungry in November because their SNAP funding is at risk.
40 million people at a time when most are already struggling to put food on the table.
Trump just gave 40 billion to Argentina.
That could feed every American.
That could easily fund SNAP.
America first?
40 million people at a time when most are already struggling to put food on the table.
Trump just gave 40 billion to Argentina.
That could feed every American.
That could easily fund SNAP.
America first?
A great day in little Susanville, CA, standing up for democracy, our neighbors, and the rule of law. 🇺🇸
October 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A great day in little Susanville, CA, standing up for democracy, our neighbors, and the rule of law. 🇺🇸
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Amazing turnout all across the USA! Drop your city, state, and total turnout in the comments below! Make sure your city’s counted! We’ve got thousands of coalition members helping verify numbers, but we want to double-check everything!
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Amazing turnout all across the USA! Drop your city, state, and total turnout in the comments below! Make sure your city’s counted! We’ve got thousands of coalition members helping verify numbers, but we want to double-check everything!
Cut His Mic (Again)
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Cut His Mic (Again)
Trump’s Knesset fiasco, Hegseth’s Qatari backpedal, Oregon’s secession fever, and the language of empire, one long karaoke of decline.
open.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Cut His Mic (Again)
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Finally finished and blocked this short-row shawl. Fun—but happy to be finished!
October 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Finally finished and blocked this short-row shawl. Fun—but happy to be finished!
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Wow!
Because my family and I were heavily featured in this documentary, The Multiple Autisms Collective has agreed to allow me to screen it virtually to my audience for free!
Here’s a snippet
Here’s a snippet
July 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Wow!
Standing up for democracy in little Susanville, CA, in deepest-red Lassen County. There were about 140 of us, and lots of honks and waves! 🇺🇸
June 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Standing up for democracy in little Susanville, CA, in deepest-red Lassen County. There were about 140 of us, and lots of honks and waves! 🇺🇸
Those who think LA is burning to the ground should check out the Dodgers/Giants game at Dodger Stadium, which is only a few
blocks from downtown. Lots of families and happy people. Better call the Marines. 🙄
blocks from downtown. Lots of families and happy people. Better call the Marines. 🙄
June 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Those who think LA is burning to the ground should check out the Dodgers/Giants game at Dodger Stadium, which is only a few
blocks from downtown. Lots of families and happy people. Better call the Marines. 🙄
blocks from downtown. Lots of families and happy people. Better call the Marines. 🙄
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I got my journalism degree from the University of Texas in 1975. In that era, journalistic integrity was stressed—and honored. Kudos to Scott Pelley for standing up to corporate pressure.
‘60 Minutes’ Rebukes Paramount On-Air Over Executive Producer’s Exit
The show’s top producer abruptly said last week he was quitting. “Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways,” the correspondent Scott Pelley told viewers.
www.nytimes.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I got my journalism degree from the University of Texas in 1975. In that era, journalistic integrity was stressed—and honored. Kudos to Scott Pelley for standing up to corporate pressure.
Happy National Cat Lady Day to those who celebrate!
April 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Happy National Cat Lady Day to those who celebrate!
Carson City, Nevada, showing up for democracy today!
April 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Carson City, Nevada, showing up for democracy today!
Quote of the day from Spencer Hakimian: “Clean up of orange vomit on Aisle 3” after Voldemort threatened to fire Powell. 🤣
April 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Quote of the day from Spencer Hakimian: “Clean up of orange vomit on Aisle 3” after Voldemort threatened to fire Powell. 🤣
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Hi, I’m autistic and I’m the mayor of my city.
RFK Jr. wants to eradicate autistic people and also has no idea what an autistic person is
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Hi, I’m autistic and I’m the mayor of my city.
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These programs provide essential early learning, child care and family support services to young children from low-income families. If funding is eliminated, hundreds of thousands of babies will lose the care and support they depend on.
April 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
These programs provide essential early learning, child care and family support services to young children from low-income families. If funding is eliminated, hundreds of thousands of babies will lose the care and support they depend on.
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USA Today reported last week that the President is considering eliminating Head Start, including Early Head Start, in his upcoming budget: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
April 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
USA Today reported last week that the President is considering eliminating Head Start, including Early Head Start, in his upcoming budget: www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Appalling. This is rapidly becoming a nation that welcomes only straight white men.
Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Appalling. This is rapidly becoming a nation that welcomes only straight white men.
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Not one reporter asked about the Executive Orders targeting Chris Krebs & Miles Taylor during today’s Cabinet press conference. Not one. A president using DOJ to punish those who spoke out? That’s banana republic territory. I waited. The question never came.
Why? Has the fear already taken hold?
Why? Has the fear already taken hold?
April 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Not one reporter asked about the Executive Orders targeting Chris Krebs & Miles Taylor during today’s Cabinet press conference. Not one. A president using DOJ to punish those who spoke out? That’s banana republic territory. I waited. The question never came.
Why? Has the fear already taken hold?
Why? Has the fear already taken hold?
I’ve worked with Title 1 schools my entire career. They often have a high proportion of students and teachers of color and are located in less-affluent communities. Does that make them “DEI schools”? Even the Secretary of Education can’t answer that question. Punishing children is NOT the answer.
Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools
State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo...
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I’ve worked with Title 1 schools my entire career. They often have a high proportion of students and teachers of color and are located in less-affluent communities. Does that make them “DEI schools”? Even the Secretary of Education can’t answer that question. Punishing children is NOT the answer.