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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3h

A policy expert described Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s push in favor of private schools as a “great American heist,” funneling money from public schools: “It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.”

By @megomatz.bsky.social & @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 9h

We're less than four weeks away from Election Day.

Do you even know where your mayor is? (Albania)

Catch up on the rest of this election in a this week's MAYORAL SPEW

Mayoral Spew: Mamdani Rolls Out Some (Spicy) Policy Pledges

We're four weeks away from Election Day. Do you even know where your mayor is?

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 3h

🧠💸 The “costs you don’t see” are everywhere.

Learn the term, spot the leak, demand better policy.

👉 thelibertypear.com/2025/01/13/e...

What Are Externalities?

A plain-English guide to externalities—what they are, real-world examples, and why they matter to policy. Learn how unseen costs shape markets and society.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5h

Nice recap

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New Yorkers --- make sure you get your check if you are eligible

THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 11h

Across New York City, 3.53 million residents are set to receive inflation refund checks of up to $400. Have you gotten yours yet?

A New Yorker’s Guide to Inflation Refund Checks

How to know if you’re eligible, when to expect the check and what to out watch for when you’re filing taxes.

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 7h

God he is so good

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

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🗳️🔥 Who we back says everything about what we believe.

My Endorsements Series overview page celebrates the doers — not the donors. 🫡

Meet ALL the people who give hope a real shot 🍐💪.

Bookmark and check periodically to see updates! 📘

👉 thelibertypear.com/endorsements...

Endorsements

All entries in The Liberty Pear’s Endorsements series — candidates who center working people, affordability, and anti–big money politics.

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🌐⚡ A multipart series you can bookmark — every post linked in one easy grid. 🍐

It digs into the problems with AI — bias, control, surveillance — and lays out an argument to nationalize it (and a roadmap to make it real). 💥🤖

Full grid → thelibertypear.com/ai-series/

The AI Series

A series about the current and future risks of private ownership of AI

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🎥📚 One grid to rule them all. 🔁

🫡 Every Movies That Make You Think list, **40+** films that linger long after credits. 🍐

Shuffle, sample, or binge a whole row; your call. 🗂️⭐

👉 thelibertypear.com/movies-series/

The Movies Lists

All 'Movies That Make You Think' posts in one place.

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

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🗳️🔥 “Elect people who fight for us.”

🚨 Simple, urgent, actionable. 🚨

🍐Hogg brings the heat; give it a watch → thelibertypear.com/2025/09/25/h...

David Hogg: Elect People Who Fight for Us (Video)

In a recent appearance of the Adam Friedland show - David Hogg talks about how we shift our party back into a winning party that fights for people, among other topics.

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💪🌾 Next endorsement: Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate (Michigan).

Public-health leader and populist voice ready to take on the establishment and rebuild trust in government that actually cares🫡

🍐Read why he’s the real deal; then share, donate, or get involved.

👉 thelibertypear.com/2025/10/08/e...

Endorsement: Abdul El‑Sayed for U.S. Senate (Michigan)

Endorsement #3 in the series — backing a pro‑worker, affordability‑first campaign that rejects big‑money politics.

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 8h

What stage of capitalism is this?

“The airline industry is contesting a new FAA rule that would force airlines to address serious flaws in potentially thousands of Boeing 737 planes — and they have powerful industry-connected allies in the Trump administration.”

Airlines Say Fixing Broken Boeing Planes Is Bad For Business

After regulators found cracks in Boeing 737s, Airlines are fighting increased inspections and safety measures.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 9h

I started today at the Panamanian Day Parade Breakfast in Brooklyn.

Panama is El Puente Del Mundo—the bridge of the world—and I know how Panamanians have had to fight for every bit of freedom.

When I'm Mayor, Little Panama will finally get the recognition it deserves.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 9h

Today I took questions from more than a dozen South Asian news outlets and spoke about our agenda to make this city affordable for each and every New Yorker.

Zohran sits at a long conference table, back to the camera, with more than a dozen journalists, some with cameras, facing him.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 9h

Big Staten Island canvass today, despite the dreary weather.

I’m so grateful for the thousands of volunteers who bring this campaign directly to New Yorkers across the five boroughs every single week.

Group photo of volunteers holding Zohran signs on the steps of Staten Island borough hall.

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 1d

💥🧠 Tariffs, retaliation, and ripple effects — this is global economics in real life. 🫡🍐

The Tariffs Series walks through how we got here, what “protectionism” really costs, and where it all leads 🌍💵

Read the full series → thelibertypear.com/tarrifs-seri...

The Tarriffs Series

A series about tariffs and the effect of broad tariffs.

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 10h

New Yorkers --- make sure you get your check if you are eligible

THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 11h

Across New York City, 3.53 million residents are set to receive inflation refund checks of up to $400. Have you gotten yours yet?

A New Yorker’s Guide to Inflation Refund Checks

How to know if you’re eligible, when to expect the check and what to out watch for when you’re filing taxes.

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 11h

Across New York City, 3.53 million residents are set to receive inflation refund checks of up to $400. Have you gotten yours yet?

A New Yorker’s Guide to Inflation Refund Checks

How to know if you’re eligible, when to expect the check and what to out watch for when you’re filing taxes.

buff.ly

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 10h

huge

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 2d

💪🌾 Next endorsement: Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate (Michigan).

Public-health leader and populist voice ready to take on the establishment and rebuild trust in government that actually cares🫡

🍐Read why he’s the real deal; then share, donate, or get involved.

👉 thelibertypear.com/2025/10/08/e...

Endorsement: Abdul El‑Sayed for U.S. Senate (Michigan)

Endorsement #3 in the series — backing a pro‑worker, affordability‑first campaign that rejects big‑money politics.

thelibertypear.com

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 2d

🗳️🔥 “Elect people who fight for us.”

🚨 Simple, urgent, actionable. 🚨

🍐Hogg brings the heat; give it a watch → thelibertypear.com/2025/09/25/h...

David Hogg: Elect People Who Fight for Us (Video)

In a recent appearance of the Adam Friedland show - David Hogg talks about how we shift our party back into a winning party that fights for people, among other topics.

thelibertypear.com

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 2d

🎥📚 One grid to rule them all. 🔁

🫡 Every Movies That Make You Think list, **40+** films that linger long after credits. 🍐

Shuffle, sample, or binge a whole row; your call. 🗂️⭐

👉 thelibertypear.com/movies-series/

The Movies Lists

All 'Movies That Make You Think' posts in one place.

thelibertypear.com

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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 12h

The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 1d

🌐⚡ A multipart series you can bookmark — every post linked in one easy grid. 🍐

It digs into the problems with AI — bias, control, surveillance — and lays out an argument to nationalize it (and a roadmap to make it real). 💥🤖

Full grid → thelibertypear.com/ai-series/

The AI Series

A series about the current and future risks of private ownership of AI

thelibertypear.com

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