Missed this last week. Seriously burying the lede: read to the end to learn that CA is funding charter homeschools so students can learn that the moon landing (whether it happened!) is controversial Dr. Buzz Aldrin Voice of San Diego voiceofsandiego.org/2023/12/06/the…

Just know that when times get tough and you see two sets of footprints in the sand, that’s when Elmo and Tracy Chapman are carrying you

“They act like how you live your life or your gender identity is a threat to the person on the assembly line next to you...They talk about who you love, who you marry, which bathroom you use so they don’t have to talk about who you work for, where the profits go and who benefits”

THIS IS SPINAL TAP was released 40 years ago this week. Widely regarded as one of the funniest comedies ever made, and the film that spawned the ‘mockumentary’, the behind the scenes tale goes to 11… 1/40

🚨 TENNESSEE UPDATE: Governor Lee’s voucher scam is reportedly dead Salute to all the parents, teachers, superintendents who spoke up. And the school boards and local officials who passed resolutions. You did it. You protected public schools. Give yourselves a hand 👏🏽

Give us the voice for CAO! 🗣️🗣️ We deserve a transparent process and a CAO for working families. Together, we are powerful; together, we will be heard. #SOLIDARITY

As an ER doc and health care advocate I couldn’t care less about Senator Katie Boyd Britt's cringe performance in this video that many are roasting. It is the substance of the bill she is pushing that makes me truly cringe. Here’s why: 🧵1/7

Last year, I wrote a big story about how Minnesota's pro-worker Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota's Democratic legislature enacted arguably the most pro-worker package of legislation that any American state had enacted in decades. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j…

Looks like Gregory spent summer break at the gym!! Abbott Elementary

Women should be allowed to cut the mics of men in everyday life. I don't know how, but let's make it happen. #vpdebate

Can confirm

This interview w/ Coates by Ezra Klein is the single best discussion I’ve heard of his new book, “The Message,” so far. It’s fair, intelligent, amicable & mutually critical in edifying ways. Coates calls Oct. 7 “horrifying” & says violence corrupts. 🧵 open.spotify.com/episode/2vp13P…

Here is the full report but I’d be curious how the initial tweet travels if you don’t mind sharing it. wired.com/story/facebook…

Confident of a big win, Mike Johnson promises he and Trump will abolish Obamacare and bring back denial of insurance for preexisting conditions. nymag.com/intelligencer/…

We’re on strike at the New York Times. No playing Wordle, the crossword or any of the games. Stand with New York Times Tech Guild in demanding a fair first contract! washingtonpost.com/style/media/20…

Longtime activist Aaron "Jitu" Brown has won the 5th District seat on Chicago's first-ever elected school board, according to the AP. Brown led a 34-day hunger strike in 2015 that successfully led to the reopening of Dyett High School on the South Side. chicago.suntimes.com/graphics/elect…

RESULT: Kentuckians have rejected Amendment 2, the ballot measure that would have allowed public funding to go to private schools.

BREAKING: Middle school science teacher in Miami-Dade detained by ICE. The Miami-Dade teachers union confirmed today that the teacher attended his immigration hearing and was detained. He had been in the US since his youth and had DACA. He will likely be deported.

The IAM demands the immediate release of IAM Local 695 (IAM District 160) member Maximo Londonio, a lawful U.S. resident unjustly detained by CBP in Washington State. The IAM has Maximo’s back — and we know our members and community do too! goiam.org/news/imail/iam…