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Jennifer Ventress

@jenventress.bsky.social

Wife, mother, friend, Teacher, and lifelong learner! Ally πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Vote Blue! Care about others, Love meditation and mindfulness. Believe in community.

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Mandate that ICE agents show their face and identification! ICE agentsβ€”without identificationβ€”are detaining people in plain clothes and wearing masksβ€”stoking widespread fear, confusion, and distrust. This is not normal. And it’s not only cowardly, it’s dangero...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...

11.07.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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either it's disturbing that people think this way and the world is a terrible place, or we can appreciate the stranger's support. I choose to focus on the latter.

09.03.2025 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just walked out of dinner with people who claimed to like the current state of the world. We requested a to-go box, paid, and left without eating. I felt vindicated, especially when a stranger from another table chased after us to agree with our actions. This situation can be viewed in two ways:

09.03.2025 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

right?!!! They are so ridiculous that they just make sweeping lists without seeing meaning but also the words they are canceling for the meaning they are so concerned about is mind boggling and I proudly will discuss with my students.

08.03.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So I counted and I proudly use at least 44 of these words in my classroom on a regular basis and not planning on changing that!

08.03.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s do this!

28.02.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

β€œWhen a society treats its members with respect, cares for the weak and vulnerable among them and tends the natural world around… it can be expected to prosper and not decline." – Mahāparinibbāna Sutta

10.02.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NLG Know Your Rights reminder: Shut the f*** up!
YouTube video by National Lawyers Guild, Detroit & MI NLG Know Your Rights reminder: Shut the f*** up!

youtu.be/nWEpW6KOZDs?...

08.02.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exile. Imprisonment. The end of elections. We know what tyranny looks like once it’s underway. But how does it start? We spoke with people from around the world who missed the warning signs of tyranny... TikTok video by New York Times Opinion

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YLP3B3/

01.02.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It might be hard to resist buying other things, but it could be worth it for these amazing Black-owned businesses.

26.01.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sure, it’s important to stay away from stores with those reversed DEI policies, but let’s try to find and support Black-owned businesses within the store. It’s a great way to show our support and solidarity.

26.01.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Know your neighbors. Get closer to the likeminded ones and do not say a word to the Trumpers. Not in a β€œsnarky teenage” way, but in a we need to be β€œlooking over our shoulders” way! Take care good people.

25.01.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WATCH: Episcopal bishop asks Trump 'to have mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour WATCH: Episcopal bishop asks Trump 'to have mercy' on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants

This bold and brave. Look at Trump’s face. youtu.be/mI4h4zbkNMU?...

21.01.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I agree. we are neighbors?

30.11.2024 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am terrified by this. I passionately teach so that my students can see themselves as members of a bigger community. My school and students need the support that come from the department of education and this would be devastating

www.instagram.com/p/DC_U9eExmc...

30.11.2024 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel similarly and I am committed to making an effort because we. will. need. each other. I feel so strongly about this. πŸ’™

20.11.2024 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I really think it’s important that we need to take these to heart. I am consciously focusing on 12 and 14. we need to build our community. Look closely at all of these,though.

20.11.2024 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I think it’s saying that being kind is not enough we must take action and be anti…. Actively being an ally.

18.11.2024 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

yay. ❀️

18.11.2024 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am too! I really need the forced break. so depressing and I think it’s the little things we can do to take care of ourselves in these difficult times. Take care of yourself first and foremost -whatever it is πŸ’™

18.11.2024 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

just took the news channels off my favorites on my remote control. Love you Joy Reid just can’t do MSNBC anymore or anyone else. #savingmysanity

18.11.2024 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

I think the point is to have action behind the kindness. Don’t just be kind but take action

17.11.2024 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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glad to be here!

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