@thomcat57.bsky.social
Retired special education teacher, diag, prof. Democrat. Reader. Quilter. Cat lover. Mom. Grandma. Friend. Adventurer!
Reposted
I salute the 600 Naval Academy grads who released a letter condemning Trump's book bans at the Academy.
At this week's Board meeting, I moved to reverse the ban & made clear I won’t give up the fight. Are we really afraid to have midshipmen read Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
At this week's Board meeting, I moved to reverse the ban & made clear I won’t give up the fight. Are we really afraid to have midshipmen read Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
Van Hollen introduces motion urging reversal of Naval Academy book removal
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen urged the Naval Academy Board of Visitors to replace the books removed from its library amid a Trump administration crackdown on DEI in education.
www.baltimoresun.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I salute the 600 Naval Academy grads who released a letter condemning Trump's book bans at the Academy.
At this week's Board meeting, I moved to reverse the ban & made clear I won’t give up the fight. Are we really afraid to have midshipmen read Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
At this week's Board meeting, I moved to reverse the ban & made clear I won’t give up the fight. Are we really afraid to have midshipmen read Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
Reposted
A truly gutting editorial from a West Point faculty member who is leaving the school.
Opinion | West Point Is Supposed to Educate, Not Indoctrinate
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A truly gutting editorial from a West Point faculty member who is leaving the school.
Reposted
President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
By @gbrumfiel.bsky.social
By @gbrumfiel.bsky.social
Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP
President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
By @gbrumfiel.bsky.social
By @gbrumfiel.bsky.social
Reposted
I don't think some of them give a flying f***
May 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I don't think some of them give a flying f***
Reposted
Missouri Rep. Keri Ingle just obliterated House Majority Whip Hardy Billington,who, at 72, is still out here defending child marriage. Disgusting. She said what needed to be said, and she didn’t hold back. Protecting kids shouldn’t be a partisan issue, but apparently some grown men in power think
May 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Missouri Rep. Keri Ingle just obliterated House Majority Whip Hardy Billington,who, at 72, is still out here defending child marriage. Disgusting. She said what needed to be said, and she didn’t hold back. Protecting kids shouldn’t be a partisan issue, but apparently some grown men in power think
Reposted
May the fourth be with you, Illinois.
May 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
May the fourth be with you, Illinois.
Reposted
Things the president of the United States said on meet the press today:
He doesn’t know if he has to follow the constitution
He’s fine with a recession
Americans can do with less
Small businesses are just “a couple of little businesses”
He doesn’t know if he has to follow the constitution
He’s fine with a recession
Americans can do with less
Small businesses are just “a couple of little businesses”
May 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Things the president of the United States said on meet the press today:
He doesn’t know if he has to follow the constitution
He’s fine with a recession
Americans can do with less
Small businesses are just “a couple of little businesses”
He doesn’t know if he has to follow the constitution
He’s fine with a recession
Americans can do with less
Small businesses are just “a couple of little businesses”
Reposted
It is a little weird to me countries aren’t more aggressively, formally trying to take advantage of the U.S. science brain drain. Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy low on Non-Dumbass Americans with PhDs who just wanna look into microscopes and quietly cure ass cancer as our country eats shit.
May 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It is a little weird to me countries aren’t more aggressively, formally trying to take advantage of the U.S. science brain drain. Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy low on Non-Dumbass Americans with PhDs who just wanna look into microscopes and quietly cure ass cancer as our country eats shit.
Reposted
Ashley Babbit's family is poised to recieve 30 million dollars (from tax payers) thanks to the Dept of Justice...
Mrs Sicknick just wanted a phone call and the people who assaulted her son Brian held accountable.
Mrs Sicknick just wanted a phone call and the people who assaulted her son Brian held accountable.
May 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Ashley Babbit's family is poised to recieve 30 million dollars (from tax payers) thanks to the Dept of Justice...
Mrs Sicknick just wanted a phone call and the people who assaulted her son Brian held accountable.
Mrs Sicknick just wanted a phone call and the people who assaulted her son Brian held accountable.
Reposted
I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social
Reposted
Trump is about to foreclose on the homes of 90,000 Veterans. www.rawstory.com/trump-vetera...
Veterans facing foreclosures as Trump administration pulls plug on Biden program: report
At a time when veterans with VA loans are struggling to keep their homes out of foreclosure, the Veterans Administration (VA) under Donald Trump's stewardship has decided to pull the plug on a program...
www.rawstory.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump is about to foreclose on the homes of 90,000 Veterans. www.rawstory.com/trump-vetera...
Reposted
What happened in Canada this week is a precursor to what could happen in the United States next year and in 2028.
The majority of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump.
Now, Democrats just need a moderate leader ready to take on his policies.
The majority of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump.
Now, Democrats just need a moderate leader ready to take on his policies.
If Canada showed one thing last night it's that the best way to defeat Trumpism is by having a moderate center-left leader who can offer stability. www.welcomestack.org/p/what-canad...
What Canada tells us
Beating Trumpism requires a moderate approach, not simply railing against oligarchy
www.welcomestack.org
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What happened in Canada this week is a precursor to what could happen in the United States next year and in 2028.
The majority of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump.
Now, Democrats just need a moderate leader ready to take on his policies.
The majority of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump.
Now, Democrats just need a moderate leader ready to take on his policies.
Reposted
You should follow @gregvartan.bsky.social
🚨 My name is Greg Vartan. I'm a Democrat ready to flip New Jersey’s 7th and bring back real leadership to our district.
This race will be the closest in the country.
Can you retweet, follow, and spread the word?
This race will be the closest in the country.
Can you retweet, follow, and spread the word?
May 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You should follow @gregvartan.bsky.social
Reposted
🚨 My name is Greg Vartan. I'm a Democrat ready to flip New Jersey’s 7th and bring back real leadership to our district.
This race will be the closest in the country.
Can you retweet, follow, and spread the word?
This race will be the closest in the country.
Can you retweet, follow, and spread the word?
May 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 My name is Greg Vartan. I'm a Democrat ready to flip New Jersey’s 7th and bring back real leadership to our district.
This race will be the closest in the country.
Can you retweet, follow, and spread the word?
This race will be the closest in the country.
Can you retweet, follow, and spread the word?
Reposted
Day 100 of Trump’s second term: lawlessness, intimidation, and the collapse of due process.
We cover:
— A judge arrested
— Kids deported
— Bondi’s use of the Alien Enemies Act
— And what happened when the gov finally had to face the courts
#ImmigrationLaw #JudicialIndependence #AlienEnemiesAct
We cover:
— A judge arrested
— Kids deported
— Bondi’s use of the Alien Enemies Act
— And what happened when the gov finally had to face the courts
#ImmigrationLaw #JudicialIndependence #AlienEnemiesAct
100 Days Of Hypocrisy
The New Podcast Episode Of Main Justice – BTH, Vol 4.4.c
open.substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Day 100 of Trump’s second term: lawlessness, intimidation, and the collapse of due process.
We cover:
— A judge arrested
— Kids deported
— Bondi’s use of the Alien Enemies Act
— And what happened when the gov finally had to face the courts
#ImmigrationLaw #JudicialIndependence #AlienEnemiesAct
We cover:
— A judge arrested
— Kids deported
— Bondi’s use of the Alien Enemies Act
— And what happened when the gov finally had to face the courts
#ImmigrationLaw #JudicialIndependence #AlienEnemiesAct
Reposted
Trump promised lower costs. Instead? Higher prices, layoffs, and a shrinking economy.
In 100 days, the President broke the strong economy he inherited.
I lay it all out here: senatebankingdemocrats.substack.com/p/how-donald...
In 100 days, the President broke the strong economy he inherited.
I lay it all out here: senatebankingdemocrats.substack.com/p/how-donald...
April 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Trump promised lower costs. Instead? Higher prices, layoffs, and a shrinking economy.
In 100 days, the President broke the strong economy he inherited.
I lay it all out here: senatebankingdemocrats.substack.com/p/how-donald...
In 100 days, the President broke the strong economy he inherited.
I lay it all out here: senatebankingdemocrats.substack.com/p/how-donald...
Reposted
Today, we remember the 1.5 million men, women, and children who perished in the Ottoman Empire's systemic genocide of Armenians.
These painful lessons of the past remind us to speak out against hatred and atrocities anywhere and wherever they occur.
These painful lessons of the past remind us to speak out against hatred and atrocities anywhere and wherever they occur.
April 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Today, we remember the 1.5 million men, women, and children who perished in the Ottoman Empire's systemic genocide of Armenians.
These painful lessons of the past remind us to speak out against hatred and atrocities anywhere and wherever they occur.
These painful lessons of the past remind us to speak out against hatred and atrocities anywhere and wherever they occur.
Reposted
Staple this to RFK Jr’s forehead.
April 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Staple this to RFK Jr’s forehead.
Reposted
Jerome Powell to Donald Trump: Fuck off you can’t fire me, it’s illegal.
That won’t matter to Trump but if he takes out Powell, the economy will literally explode and he’ll end to dragged out of the WH like Mussolini.
Finally someone with both balls and leverage.
That won’t matter to Trump but if he takes out Powell, the economy will literally explode and he’ll end to dragged out of the WH like Mussolini.
Finally someone with both balls and leverage.
April 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jerome Powell to Donald Trump: Fuck off you can’t fire me, it’s illegal.
That won’t matter to Trump but if he takes out Powell, the economy will literally explode and he’ll end to dragged out of the WH like Mussolini.
Finally someone with both balls and leverage.
That won’t matter to Trump but if he takes out Powell, the economy will literally explode and he’ll end to dragged out of the WH like Mussolini.
Finally someone with both balls and leverage.
Reposted
Holocaust Survivor tells his sheriff and Trump’s Deportation czar disappearing people that history “is not on your side.”
April 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Holocaust Survivor tells his sheriff and Trump’s Deportation czar disappearing people that history “is not on your side.”
Reposted
I’ve never seen a tweet that more effectively communicates how we got to this current situation
April 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I’ve never seen a tweet that more effectively communicates how we got to this current situation
Reposted
Called my congressman who voted for the SAVE act.
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
April 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Called my congressman who voted for the SAVE act.
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
Reposted
Casar: You can quickly explain Doge with just two numbers.
First: $8 million a day. That’s how much Elon Musk collects in federal government contracts.
Second: $65 a day. That’s how much the average senior—someone who has worked their entire life—gets from Social Security.…
First: $8 million a day. That’s how much Elon Musk collects in federal government contracts.
Second: $65 a day. That’s how much the average senior—someone who has worked their entire life—gets from Social Security.…
March 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Casar: You can quickly explain Doge with just two numbers.
First: $8 million a day. That’s how much Elon Musk collects in federal government contracts.
Second: $65 a day. That’s how much the average senior—someone who has worked their entire life—gets from Social Security.…
First: $8 million a day. That’s how much Elon Musk collects in federal government contracts.
Second: $65 a day. That’s how much the average senior—someone who has worked their entire life—gets from Social Security.…
Reposted
“This is why we should not talk about teacher staffing challenges in a generic way" (me from last week).
I'm pretty sure this is what will be written on my tombstone.
Read more about post-pandemic teacher staffing challenges in this @edweek.bsky.social article.
www.edweek.org/leadership/t...
I'm pretty sure this is what will be written on my tombstone.
Read more about post-pandemic teacher staffing challenges in this @edweek.bsky.social article.
www.edweek.org/leadership/t...
Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions
New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.
www.edweek.org
March 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“This is why we should not talk about teacher staffing challenges in a generic way" (me from last week).
I'm pretty sure this is what will be written on my tombstone.
Read more about post-pandemic teacher staffing challenges in this @edweek.bsky.social article.
www.edweek.org/leadership/t...
I'm pretty sure this is what will be written on my tombstone.
Read more about post-pandemic teacher staffing challenges in this @edweek.bsky.social article.
www.edweek.org/leadership/t...