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Gene Bryant

@GeneBryant2

Retired educator. ISSUES: preservation of public education & separation of church and state. INTERESTS: gardening, photography, genealogy & travel.

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The Heritage Foundation responds to critics of Project 2025 by smearing them as communists who hate families and don't believe in national sovereignty. rightwingwatch.org/post/heritage-…

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Speculation about TN Sen. Marsha Blackburn as a potential Trump running mate seems to have ceased. But she possibly could emerge as the dark horse. thebulwark.com/p/the-vp-dark-…

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) called for the U.S. government to revoke the visas given to international students who are protesting in sympathy for Palestinians, whom she calls Hamas sympathizers. thehill.com/policy/interna…

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A recent meeting with Provost C. Cybele Raver left Vanderbilt University professors no more at ease with the administration’s response to pro-Palestine student protests, as tensions between faculty and university leadership continue to fester. nashvillebanner.com/2024/05/01/van…

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TN Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined five other states Tuesday in seeking to block new Title IX regulations designed to protect transgender students before they take effect in August. wpln.org/post/tennessee…

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Amid criticisms that universal private school vouchers would be disastrous for public education and create exorbitant costs for the state, the Louisiana Senate on Monday pumps the brakes on Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan. nola.com/news/education…

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The Tennessean talked to three experts about allowing some teachers to go armed in schools as a new law allows. They say it raises serious questions and risks. tennessean.com/story/news/edu…

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Among the rules overturned at United Methodist meeting in Charlotte were a ban on bishops ordaining LGBTQ candidates for ministry. religionnews.com/2024/04/30/uni…

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North Hills Christian School in Salisbury, NC got $1,392,534 in taxpayer voucher funds this school year.

The school charges students with learning disabilities up to $5000 more than their nondisabled peers.

And GOP legislators call this 'universal school choice'??

North Hills Christian School in Salisbury, NC got $1,392,534 in taxpayer voucher funds this school year. The school charges students with learning disabilities up to $5000 more than their nondisabled peers. And GOP legislators call this 'universal school choice'?? #nced #ncpol
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Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy. The story has some wondering whether she’s still a viable potential Trump running mate. apnews.com/article/kristi…

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In the world of school vouchers, there tends to be a lack of transparency in how public money is being spent. forbes.com/sites/petergre…

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Lying about dedicated teachers that serve our “least of these” so faithfully and sacrificially—

And about House members who support them—

Is a sin against Almighty God!

Greg Abbott Betsy DeVos and their liars must repent!

STOP NOW!

The Daily Sentinel

Lying about dedicated #txed teachers that serve our “least of these” so faithfully and sacrificially— And about #txlege House members who support them— Is a sin against Almighty God! @GregAbbott_TX @BetsyDeVos and their liars must repent! STOP NOW! @DailySentinelGJ
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Turning Point USA hosted a politically charged event at a Bismarck (ND) church Saturday where nearly a dozen lawmakers spoke and the state attorney general declared separation of church and state a misnomer. shar.es/agskYn

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This Thursday is officially a “national day of prayer.” Congress in 1952 declared, at the suggestion of Rev. Billy Graham, the first Thursday of May when Americans are asked 'to turn to God….” Such an observance is a snub of our Constitution. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…

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Three drag queens donned their wigs, gowns and high heels and sashayed through the Tennessee State Capitol during the premiere last Friday night of Season 4 of the Max show “We’re Here.” tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

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Texans love their community & neighborhood public schools!

So, don’t let any candidate say you can be for vouchers & public ed at the same time.

Gary VanDeaver Justin Holland DeWayne Burns John Kuempel stood strong for !

You stand strong for them on May 28!

Texans love their community & neighborhood public schools! So, don’t let any #txlege candidate say you can be for vouchers & public ed at the same time. @GaryVanDeaver @justinaholland @BurnsForTexas @repjohnkuempel stood strong for #txed! You stand strong for them on May 28!
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How did Idaho buck the *school privatization industrial complex*? By rallying rural Republicans in defense of public schools and making the case that vouchers aren't conservative. New Have You Heard on.soundcloud.com/RA1ocx4yXQPcAi…

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Support Our Schools Nebraska will submit the necessary paperwork to the Secretary of State in an effort to launch a referendum petition aimed at repealing the costly private school voucher scheme. nebraska.tv/news/local/sup…

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Democratic legislators in PA have been able to block expansion of private school vouchers. But Education Secretary Khalid Mamin says: “The door’s not closed … negotiations and conversations are happening at the governor level with our legislators.” delcotimes.com/2024/04/30/pa-…

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