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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 3h

As a parent, this makes me so upset. A 13 year old boy was kidnapped by ICE and is currently being incarcerated (still hasn't been released despite judge's order). Think about that. I wish more people would be more upset about all of this. www.boston.com/news/local-n...

Boston judge orders release of 13-year-old boy from ICE custody

The boy is allegedly being held with unrelated adult men, and no reason has been given for his detainment, according to the order.

www.boston.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 6h

In a world full of lawless ICE agents, be the protesting frog. 🐸 ❤️ www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

‘I’ve definitely had spicier tamales,’ says Portland ICE protest frog that got pepper sprayed by federal agents

The 24-year-old talks about the spray, the viral video and why he’s protesting.

www.oregonlive.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 19h

On this Indigenous Peoples Day weekend (when Trump is trying to reassert "Columbus Day"), here is a post that I wrote almost a decade ago about ways that it can be used to teach about Native survivance and resistance. christophermartell.blogspot.com/2016/10/usin... #sschat #edusky

Using “Columbus Day” to Teach About Native Activism and Resistance Today

Above: Who is a hero? Columbus (from a painting in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda -notice the depiction on the right of the Native people) and...

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 2d

The redesign of U.S. pick up trucks that make seeing pedestrians more difficult. www.npr.org/2023/11/14/1...

Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

www.npr.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 2d

Not in Boston? Find your No Kings Protest here: www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 2d

Are you pro-democracy, anti-racist, pro-immigrant, and anti-corruption? Then join me and millions of others for the next "No Kings" Protest on October 18th. I will be on Boston Common at noon.

newrepublic.com/post/201660/...

Republican Rep Claims Everyone at “No Kings” Protest Is a Terrorist

This is how the Republicans begin to dismantle the First Amendment.

newrepublic.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 4d

Know a good music teacher educator (who can also conduct orchestra)? UMass Boston is looking for one for this tenure track position! Apply here: employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us...

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 5d

If you are like "How is all this happening?", I suggest reading this article on the "dual state" (and how the Supreme Court can make it way worse this year). www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there.

Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

www.motherjones.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 9d

“Neighbors described children being zip-tied, flashbang grenades being used, and doors being destroyed." Our nation's cities are under attack from wannabe fascists (are you paying attention?). Democracy continues to collapse. Never been a more important time to resist. www.iheart.com/content/2025...

'F—k Them Kids': ICE Agents Ransack Chicago Community During Overnight Raid | iHeart

A large-scale overnight immigration raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood has left residents reeling from the destruction of their community. | iHeart

www.iheart.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 9d

Every university better say no to this. For democracy. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

White House Floats Compact for Preferential Treatment

Advocates condemned the proposal, which asked nine universities to overhaul admissions, hiring and speech policies and to suppress criticism of conservatives in exchange for more federal money.

www.insidehighered.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 10d

An explanation of the Senate. www.nprillinois.org/politics/202...

The U.S. Senate: The Most Unrepresentative Body

ESSAY: You may know that the U.S. Senate is deeply divided and entrenched. Less obvious: the chamber is the least representative elected political body in…

www.nprillinois.org

Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 10d

An explanation of the House. www.brookings.edu/articles/mis...

Misrepresentation in the House of Representatives | Brookings

Last November revealed the capstone of misrepresentation in American democracy when Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by 2.9 million votes but lost in the Electoral College. But what about the U.S....

www.brookings.edu

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 10d

This. Dems can't treat this government shutdown like normal times. Instead, they must use it to stop Trump's lawlessness. Remember, more Americans are represented in Congress by Democrats, but Republicans have the majority due to gerrymandering and less dense states). www.vox.com/politics/463...

The Democrats’ shutdown strategy is terrible. Here’s a better one.

Talk less about health care, more about authoritarianism.

www.vox.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 10d

Explanation on why GOP controls Congress despite fewer individual votes. www.brookings.edu/articles/mis...

Misrepresentation in the House of Representatives | Brookings

Last November revealed the capstone of misrepresentation in American democracy when Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by 2.9 million votes but lost in the Electoral College. But what about the U.S....

www.brookings.edu

Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 10d

100% Mainstream media barely noticing anymore. 😖

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 10d

Not okay. Let's hope the resistance grows stronger.

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 11d

CEOs (most of whom live in the 'burbs) tried to buy our mayor's office and they are now sad...

Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 11d

I love this for them. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Boston Mayor’s Blowout Victory Jilts CEOs Seeking New Direction

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coasting to reelection after her main opponent quit the race, giving her a commanding mandate that’s putting city business leaders on edge.

www.bloomberg.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans control the entire U.S. government: both chambers of Congress, the White House, and the Supreme Court. They are the only ones to blame for a government shutdown. Full stop. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

The U.S. is heading towards a federal government shutdown. What does that actually mean?

The Congressional Budget Office's director says a short shutdown doesn't have a huge impact on the economy but over time there's "a negative impact."

www.pbs.org

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 11d

A president telling the military today to continue preparing to deploy in our cities not only violates the U.S. law (Posse Comitatus Act), but is incredibly dangerous. This U.S. democracy continues to collapse. youtu.be/uWcuadF229g?...

At gathering of military leaders, Trump hints at deployment in U.S. cities

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 12d

MTA member here. I do not appreciate being bombarded with billionaire-funded anti-union "digitally created" (AI?) ads on social media trying to connect my teachers union to "political violence." Proud my union advocates for teachers and students. #UnionStrong www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/a...

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 16d

"Too many educational leaders have chosen silence. Some tell themselves they are protecting the institution by staying neutral. Others hope the controversy will burn itself out. But history teaches us that silence is never neutral." Important read from Ismael Jimenez. www.edpost.com/stories/amer...

American Education Has Never Been Neutral Ground

As book bans and censorship spread, leaders must decide: protect comfort or defend truth? History shows progress comes from courage in education.

www.edpost.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 16d

Historian here. This is some real settler-colonist white supremacist ahistorical reading of history garbage (but they know that and are working overtime to bring us back to the 1890s). apnews.com/article/woun...

Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards.

apnews.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 16d

Oklahoma is (a little more) OK. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Oklahoma superintendent who put Trump Bibles in classrooms resigns

Ryan Walters, who has led Oklahoma public schools since 2022, is quitting to run a conservative education non-profit

www.theguardian.com

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Christopher Martell @chrismartell.bsky.social · 17d

This person is suppose to be the "leader of the free world." Spot on from Seth Meyers.🤦‍♂️😂😓 youtu.be/yiJWs1W8EhI?...

Trump Says U.N. "Sabotaged" Him After Embarrassing Escalator & Teleprompter Snafus: A Closer Look

YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers

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