Emma Gallegos

I love love love The Shed in Santa Fe!!!

YouTube video by Conner O'Malley Irish Mob

Are we going to restart the Irish mob? youtu.be/oYLxkGz00d0?...

I did not think that secession was a serious proposal in California before learning about its apparent leader. I am even more convinced that it is a distraction after reading this:

UPDATE: DOJ: Considering geography, life obstacles in admissions could be illegal The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Some very common practices by universities colleges — such as asking applicants how they have overcome obstacles in their life — can be a potentially unlawful proxy for race or ethnicity, according to a memo sent out by AG Pam Bondi this week.

edsource.org/updates/doj-...

I want to get into running short races (like 5ks) and I’m looking at races in California.

This is why they hate us:

Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.

Helsinki hasn't had a traffic fatality in a year: "Helsinki's current traffic safety strategy, covering 2022–2026, is nearing completion. It has focused on improving safety for children, youth, pedestrians and cyclists with safer crosswalks and smarter intersection design."

Asian Americans Left Out of Immigration Debates, But Not Crackdowns Asian Americans are the only major racial or ethnic group that is majority immigrant, yet their concerns remain largely unheard as ICE raids continue across the country.

Mainstream coverage of the impact of ICE on Asian American communities has been limited (in ethnic media, it is headline news daily). This interview with Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Southern California gives an overview of what's been happening.
americancommunitymedia.org/immigration/...

White House rescinds $20m for clean water in pesticide-contaminated rural California EPA said grant to provide clean water was a ‘wasteful DEI program’ as pesticide leaches into residents’ wells

Add “clean drinking water” to the list of cut DEI projects www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

It's been 178 days without a bargaining session with @edsource.org.

I do not believe you are a GC charity case for one second!!!!!!

Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die July 21, 2025 AFP has been working with 1 writer, 3 photographers and 6 videographers, all freelance, in the Gaza Strip since its staff journalists left in 2024. Along with a few others, they are now the only ones left to report what is happening in the Gaza Strip. The international press has been banned from entering the territory for nearly two years. We refuse to watch them die. One of them, Bashar, has been working with AFP since 2010, first as a fixer, then freelance photographer, and since 2024, as lead photographer. On July 19th he managed to post a message on Facebook: “I no longer have the strength to work for the media. My body is thin and I can’t work anymore.” Bashar, 30, works & lives in the same conditions as all Gazans, moving from one refugee camp to another under Israeli bombings. For > a year he’s lived in utter destitution, working at extreme risk to his life. Hygiene is a major issue for him, with recurring bouts of severe intestinal illness. Since Feb, Bashar’s been living in the ruins of his home in Gaza City with his mother, 4 brothers & sisters and the family of one of his brothers. Their house is devoid of any furnishings, except a few cushions. On Sunday morning, he reported that one of his brothers had “fallen, due to hunger.” Even though these journalists receive a monthly salary from AFP, it’s no longer enough to buy food, or they have to pay completely exorbitant prices. The banking system has collapsed, and those who exchange money via online bank accounts charge a commission of up to 40%. AFP no longer has the ability to provide them with a vehicle and there is not enough fuel to allow these journalists to travel for their reporting. Driving a car means becoming a target for Israeli airstrikes. AFP reporters therefore travel on foot or by donkey cart. (alt txt continued in next post)

A horrifying statement published today by the Editorial Committee of the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.

"Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die"

Translation from French to English by @cnorristrent.bsky.social:

He taught and blogged for thousands — retiring teacher shares his wisdom After 23 years of teaching and writing, Larry Ferlazzo plans to volunteer in a juvenile hall and help accompany immigrants to asylum hearings.

Great interview with returning high school teacher and blogger, @larryferlazzo.bsky.social.

He discusses working with English language learners ("smart, if not smarter, than everybody else") and how to turn adolescent defiance into a learning opportunity.

edsource.org/2025/teacher...

Good stuff I’ve watched on PBS recently:
* Disco doc series is so so so good
* great NOVA ep on class war in Pompeii
*Frontline/ProPublica investigation into global white supremacy terrorist networks
*Frontline on South Korea’s adoption reckoning
*Antique roadshow obviously!!!!!!

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Campanilismo, baby

Happy Friday to all who celebrate

It's been 171 days without a bargaining session with @edsource.org.

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EdSource's unit of @newsguild.org was recognized by management on Jan. 27, and 164 days later management has not met with us to begin negotiating a contract. We are ready and prepared to bargain. It is time to get to work and build a better @edsource.org.

Curious about how the new budget will affect TK-12 or higher ed funding? How about early literacy, ethnic studies, math or teacher training?

We got you covered!

Support high quality independent local journalism. NYC is fortunate to have Hell Gate!

YouTube video by RHINO Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free (Official Music Video) [HD]

The PBS doc on DISCO is worth a watch if you have any interest in civil rights or the invention of the modern dance floor.

The stories behind the music are incredible, especially the harrowing one behind Candi Stanton’s greatest hit www.youtube.com/watch?v=wddg...

Mario has a serious face, so we call him The Philosopher. But don’t let that fool you! He is the sweetest, friendliest cuddle bug

Happy #Caturday to all who celebrate

UPDATE: Trump administration cuts LGBTQ+ support from youth suicide hotline The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Federal data shows that over 45,000 LGBTQ+ callers reach out each month, averaging 1,500 calls per day.