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@theatlantic.com why the hell are you giving #Palantir ad space in your August edition? If you are as anti fascist and anti this current administration as you claim to be, you shouldn't be taking money from a company that wants to help ICE kidnap Americans 😡

I bought it because my library didn't have, but I've requested they purchase it! Highly highly recommend. It is giving me the language for things I felt I knew but didn't have the sources and graphs to back up my opinion amongst "liberal" police-loving people.

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This is such a win. There were enough resources and people to quickly spread out and save lives. There's a lot of people who should get credit but huge applause to Mayor Brandon

@equalityalec.bsky.social you seeing this out of Baltimore?!

I'm currently reading your book #copaganda and Baltimore/Mayor Brandon Scott is actually doing all the stuff they never talk about!

The Woman Behind the New Deal Lib/E: The Life of Frances Perkins, Fdr's Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience The Life of Frances Perkins, Fdr's Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience

If you want to know more about the incredible life of Frances Perkins, highly recommend this book!

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I would say the goal is to not frequently remove errant children...both because it's not a way to teach appropriate behavior within the instructional setting and (honestly) because of staffing challenges!

That's not how this will work on the ground. Staffing one single child to be removed from an instructional environment at the drop of a hat is a logistical nightmare. Teachers will start self censoring material they use in instruction to avoid the dilemmas/ repercussions from specific parents.

So we're clear, it's not on the parents to "pull" kids out. This ruling means it's on the schools to separate & staff a child when any part of a lesson includes anything related to LGBTQ. A character in a book, a reference in a math problem, it's the school's responsibility to remove the child.

10 years ago, I took my students to (then) House Representative Van Hollen's office to ask Q's of their rep. It's upsetting to see we've made no progress on this issue in a decade, that the same GOP tactics continue, & also that @vanhollen.senate.gov has been fighting this fight a long time.

The loss of human is tragic. The death of a fellow Jew is abhorrent. The murder of someone who dedicated their life to peaceful solutions & interfaith dialogue is a travesty. There are so many layers of sadness. זכרון לברך May the memories of Sarah & Yaron be for a blessing, & not for more bloodshed

@alsobrooks.senate.gov why did you vote for this bill?!

Protestors with disabilities fighting for Medicaid!

Well this quote sucks: "Is this really the time to fuss about what might or might not be gender politics in a literary contest?”

Yes?! Because it's always the time to "fuss" about the impact of gender, race, religion, and whatever else on one of the most important literary contests 😡

The Unchecked Power Of Sheriffs : Fresh Air Investigative journalist Jessica Pishko says that a growing group of "constitutional sheriffs" have become a flashpoint in the current politics of toxic masculinity, guns, white supremacy, and rural r...

O and if you'd like to learn about the history and power of sheriff's in this country (separate from police) I recommend this:

www.npr.org/2024/09/10/1...

I will say, both Montgomery and PG counties police departments have refused to cooperate with ICE. But yea, call your MD state reps and tell them you're pissed! It's disgusting.

Secondly, this bill had been discussed for weeks and was finally passed minutes before the legislative session ended. There were people calling/advocating until the final minutes (literally 1130pm) and unfortunately the Sheriff's lobbied harder/faster/stronger. It was a huge disappointment.

To clarify details that are in the article: This is a state legislature issue, so when we say "call your reps" we mean your Maryland State elected reps. Website below to find out who's representing you at the state level:

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YouTube video by LastWeekTonight Trans Athletes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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For anyone who'd like to watch said referenced John Oliver segment! It's very well done.

That's very fair. I believe one should hold to their vendettas!!! Stay strong!

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I listened to their interview on The Daily NYT & I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, to explain what was so wrong about lockdown, to offer other options for the future & they never did. It boiled down to: this was hard and we shouldn't have asked Americans to do it in the past or the future

School’s Out, Nature’s In! - Montgomery Parks School’s out! Join us for a fun day of nature-themed activities in Wheaton Regional Park! We’ll explore outdoors, play group games, enjoy lunch around the campfire, create a few projects to take home,...

A bit earlier than spring break, but if your kid is in MCPS, this is happening on the no school day 3/31! montgomeryparks.org/events/schoo...

This is from the pre-Schumer bomb. Do we know if it's still accurate?

A yes vote is a vote for DOGE and Elon Musk. If you're not willing to fight for the people of this country, go home. Abstain from the vote. Some of us still care about people and we're willing fight.

When it's the only way to get through, I'd send carrier pigeons if it would get Schumer to listen to his constituents.

It would be a disaster if you vote yes. And if you can't stomach the fight and vote no on this GOP CR, then go home. Sit this one out. Some of us still care about people in this country and clearly you are not one of those people.

O yea. The list of people not accepting faxes at all isn't all that surprising