Mark D Hansen, Ed D.
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Husband, father, & grandfather to Zoe, Brock. Reid, Mason, Luke, Hattie, Bryant and Knox. Retired school superintendent. PD Designer, Coach, Consultant.
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This is a form of "blockade", which is usually considered an "act of war" under international law.
President Trump warned airlines and pilots on Saturday that the airspace near Venezuela was closed, ratcheting up what his administration has characterized as a war against drug cartels.
Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed
President Trump said days earlier that the United States could “very soon” expand its campaign of killing people at sea suspected of drug trafficking to attacking Venezuelan territory.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is a form of "blockade", which is usually considered an "act of war" under international law.
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I’m going to be clear. In my opinion, none of these people can be trusted. Prasad and Hoeg made their careers out of an agenda to take down COVID19 vaccines.
It is so incredibly dangerous to have these people at the FDA. They are a threat to the entire U.S. vaccination program.
It is so incredibly dangerous to have these people at the FDA. They are a threat to the entire U.S. vaccination program.
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Thank you Sir, for true leadership
November 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Thank you Sir, for true leadership
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Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
One of the bragging rights that the US ed system had in the 20th century is that we didn't have education tracks. Essentially, any kid could go to a CC or state school & major in whatever they wanted to (obviously an oversimplification). I fear this aspect of the American dream is dying.
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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There are many dangers posed by the President and his administration, but this trend of openly defying court orders is a huge red flag imo.
The media and the Dems now act as if resistance is futile, which normalizes the executive to continue defying the courts designed to check their hubris.
The media and the Dems now act as if resistance is futile, which normalizes the executive to continue defying the courts designed to check their hubris.
Mercy on this poor kid. Good gods.
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal
A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported despite a federal judge's order.
abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-c...
A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported despite a federal judge's order.
abcnews.go.com/US/19-year-c...
November 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
There are many dangers posed by the President and his administration, but this trend of openly defying court orders is a huge red flag imo.
The media and the Dems now act as if resistance is futile, which normalizes the executive to continue defying the courts designed to check their hubris.
The media and the Dems now act as if resistance is futile, which normalizes the executive to continue defying the courts designed to check their hubris.
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Thinking of the vital importance of family, friends, community and service on this toughest of first holidays without our mom to lean on.
The world has myriad challenges - and Im grateful for your trust and encouragement in finding a path forward.
The world has myriad challenges - and Im grateful for your trust and encouragement in finding a path forward.
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thinking of the vital importance of family, friends, community and service on this toughest of first holidays without our mom to lean on.
The world has myriad challenges - and Im grateful for your trust and encouragement in finding a path forward.
The world has myriad challenges - and Im grateful for your trust and encouragement in finding a path forward.
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It would be so nice if we had a Congress whose members did something besides appear on talk shows.
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It would be so nice if we had a Congress whose members did something besides appear on talk shows.
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Your flag decals mean nothing.
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Your flag decals mean nothing.
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US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, has died. 💔
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving. Hope your day is full of good food, loud laughs, and zero calls to the Turkey Talk Line. 🦃🧡😂
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Thanksgiving. Hope your day is full of good food, loud laughs, and zero calls to the Turkey Talk Line. 🦃🧡😂
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has warned Western diplomats that Russia is stockpiling missiles at a pace that exceeds its current usage, raising fears of a broader future conflict that could extend beyond Ukraine, the NYT reports.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has warned Western diplomats that Russia is stockpiling missiles at a pace that exceeds its current usage, raising fears of a broader future conflict that could extend beyond Ukraine, the NYT reports.
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"a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent"
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
NEW: Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent. Russian advances elsewhere on the frontline have been opportunistic and exploited seasonal weather. ⬇️🧵
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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"a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent"
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
NEW: Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent. Russian advances elsewhere on the frontline have been opportunistic and exploited seasonal weather. ⬇️🧵
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Agree
This isn’t about sex. It’s about a reporter becoming a cheerleader/political operative.
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Agree
Agree
Still have yet to see AI make my life better in any way
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Agree
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I would like to suggest that employment is not the only benefit of education…nor is it even the most important one. The only people who feel employment outcomes are the main metric to drive investment in education are employers. Also we have no idea what education will be best for future jobs.
China is pushing for more and better practical training, yet its vocational classrooms are seen as a sink for unserious students. The Communist Party has good reasons to want to sort this out econ.st/3XIiOHi
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Photo: Getty Images
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I would like to suggest that employment is not the only benefit of education…nor is it even the most important one. The only people who feel employment outcomes are the main metric to drive investment in education are employers. Also we have no idea what education will be best for future jobs.
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Remember to be kind to yourselves also. This is an incredibly stressful life we are living. Grace and kindness are necessary components to keep moving forward. 💗 CB
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Remember to be kind to yourselves also. This is an incredibly stressful life we are living. Grace and kindness are necessary components to keep moving forward. 💗 CB
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Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
Wow. Well done
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Wow. Well done
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62 years ago today I was in the first grade
62 years ago today, President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas
There are still many ??? who was involved in the murder.
I know that day greatly changed things for a series of assassinations occurring in the 60’s
We honor JFK on this day.
62 years ago today, President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas
There are still many ??? who was involved in the murder.
I know that day greatly changed things for a series of assassinations occurring in the 60’s
We honor JFK on this day.
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
He did give us all he could, imo
Is Obama moody? I haven’t noticed. I do think he’s generous as hell. He gave us everything he could for 8 years that were stuffed with racism and death threats and ridiculous expectations to “end racism.”
IMO he owes us nothing.
That he still wants to help is a marvel.
IMO he owes us nothing.
That he still wants to help is a marvel.
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
He did give us all he could, imo
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Is Obama moody? I haven’t noticed. I do think he’s generous as hell. He gave us everything he could for 8 years that were stuffed with racism and death threats and ridiculous expectations to “end racism.”
IMO he owes us nothing.
That he still wants to help is a marvel.
IMO he owes us nothing.
That he still wants to help is a marvel.
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Is Obama moody? I haven’t noticed. I do think he’s generous as hell. He gave us everything he could for 8 years that were stuffed with racism and death threats and ridiculous expectations to “end racism.”
IMO he owes us nothing.
That he still wants to help is a marvel.
IMO he owes us nothing.
That he still wants to help is a marvel.
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The Trump administration firing nearly all of the Special Education workers at the Department of Education sends a clear message:
They don’t believe that children with disabilities deserve an equal education.
The cruelty is staggering.
They don’t believe that children with disabilities deserve an equal education.
The cruelty is staggering.
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Trump administration firing nearly all of the Special Education workers at the Department of Education sends a clear message:
They don’t believe that children with disabilities deserve an equal education.
The cruelty is staggering.
They don’t believe that children with disabilities deserve an equal education.
The cruelty is staggering.