Elyse Swenson

People that don't understand what being a good person is, are the first to denounce it. It's not a slogan, it is the upholding of principles you are willing to fight for, die for, and live for. Principles define the good, the world worth saving, and the humanity worth protecting.

At a time of near-record inequalities of income and wealth, Senate Republicans have passed the largest redistribution of income upward in the history of this nation.

It will now be voted on in the House.

Call your reps and demand they vote "NO" on this travesty: (202) 224-3121.

@slotkin.senate.gov @peters.senate.gov

This. Thank you, Nate.

I am seeing a lot of takes from edu-folks (notably many, but not all, don’t work in disability or special education) saying that Trump’s threats to dismantle the DOE and public education are not as big and scary as they’re made out to be.
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Every student deserves a fair chance to succeed, but not all students have the same access to learning opportunities. That’s why NCYL partnered with the Schott Foundation to launch opportunitytolearn.info, a first-of-its-kind resource that analyzes education equity across 16 states. Explore now.

ICYMI: From March 23rd, protestors from both sides of the US and Canada border held a protest against the Trump regime.

This is what the US oligarch media isn't showing you. The protests grow bigger every month.
#3E #Handsoff #FiftyFiftyOne

Way2Go America 🇺🇸

Absolutely proud of you all! HUG! So far, 3.1 million protesters counted today — that’s nearly 1% of the U.S. population! Photos are flooding social media everywhere. Still waiting on more numbers to come in.

I wish every Special education student had access to a FREE due process!

Agree! Felt like the beginning of the end! 🔥✨🙌🏽

Agree! Felt like the beginning of the! 🙌🏽🔥✨

The people are awake. The people are angry. And the people are organized. 📍 Chicago, Illinois #HANDSOFF

Cincinnati 'Hands Off!' demonstrators protest wide range of Trump policies From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies.

From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies. via @cinradio.bsky.social

Was really nice to meet you. What a fabulous turnout and thanks for the pictures.! 🔥🙌🏽✨

🔥🙌🏽✨#Let’sGoMichigan.

How are tariffs affecting you? NPR wants to know Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.

Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.

This is what happens when people speak up.

Tomorrow, there is a Protect Medicaid Call-In Day to communicate with the U.S. Senate. You can share this link with anyone in your network and urge them to call!
go.caringacross.org/a/...

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Monday thought:

WTH?

The Trump Administration’s action to suspend all federal grants & loans will have a devastating impact on the health and well-being of millions of children, seniors on fixed incomes, and the most vulnerable people in our country.

It is a dangerous move towards authoritarianism.

#GotCoffee

New venue The Comedy Bar set to open in Detroit’s Norwood Theater Founded in Chicago, The Comedy Bar plans to open its Detroit location on Valentine’s Day

Detroit is getting a new comedy club — just in time for Valentine’s Day, for anyone looking for a cute date idea.

The mayor’s office just revoked this school’s charter. Is it out of options to stay open? Bethel Park Elementary can stay open through the remainder of this school year. But with another charter poised to buy its building, what’s next for the school is unclear.

Indianapolis school’s future in doubt after mayor’s office decides to revoke its charter
https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/01/24/mayors-office-revokes-charter-of-bethel-park-elementary-school/

It’s not teachers who are failing; teacher training programs are failing to adequately train teachers! We’re smart &we CAN learn how to teach reading when given the knowledge to do so!
Ss with Dyslexia CAN learn to read & teachers CAN learn to teach reading if given explicit evidence-based training!