Arne Duncan
@arneduncan.bsky.social
Author “How Schools Work”
Managing Partner @ChicagoCRED- we are committed to achieving a transformative reduction in gun violence.
We work so children can play.
Managing Partner @ChicagoCRED- we are committed to achieving a transformative reduction in gun violence.
We work so children can play.
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We knew he lied about lowering the prices and ending the wars on "Day One"!@!@
February 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
We knew he lied about lowering the prices and ending the wars on "Day One"!@!@
Amazing collective action- let’s make 2026 even bigger!
Massive, ongoing collective action before the midterms gives us our best chance to have free and fair elections.
Massive, ongoing collective action before the midterms gives us our best chance to have free and fair elections.
The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Amazing collective action- let’s make 2026 even bigger!
Massive, ongoing collective action before the midterms gives us our best chance to have free and fair elections.
Massive, ongoing collective action before the midterms gives us our best chance to have free and fair elections.
Very clear statement by the judge!
Another major loss for Trump in his obsessive, petty and very dangerous war of retribution and revenge against everyone who dares to stand up to him, and stand up for our country’s democracy.
Another major loss for Trump in his obsessive, petty and very dangerous war of retribution and revenge against everyone who dares to stand up to him, and stand up for our country’s democracy.
BREAKING: Judge blocks Hegseth effort to punish Sen. Kelly.
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARK KELLY,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 26-81 (RJL)
V.
PETE HEGSETH, et al.,
Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
February 12, 2026 [Dkt. #2]
United States Senator Mark Kelly, a retired naval officer, has been censured by
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for voicing certain opinions on military actions and
policy. In addition, he has been subjected to proceedings to possibly reduce his retirement
rank and pay and threatened with criminal prosecution if he continues to speak out on these
issues.
Secretary Hegseth relies on the well-established doctrine that military
servicemembers enjoy less vigorous First Amendment protections given the fundamental
obligation for obedience and discipline in the armed forces. Unfortunately for Secretary
Hegseth, no court has ever extended those principles to retired servicemembers, much less a retired servicemember serving in Congress and exercising oversight responsibility over
the military. This Court will not be the first to do so!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiclbgaenrhgnor6zvmnfql4d3olwzqp7zikm3maum5ylc4m6epys4@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Very clear statement by the judge!
Another major loss for Trump in his obsessive, petty and very dangerous war of retribution and revenge against everyone who dares to stand up to him, and stand up for our country’s democracy.
Another major loss for Trump in his obsessive, petty and very dangerous war of retribution and revenge against everyone who dares to stand up to him, and stand up for our country’s democracy.
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The entire nation owes Minneapolis a huge debt of gratitude.
February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The entire nation owes Minneapolis a huge debt of gratitude.
Minneapolis defeated ICE!!
Love is stronger than hate.
Courage is stronger than cowardice.
Community is stronger than a lawless gang.
This represents the beginning of the end of Trump.
In the history books, ICE will be relegated to the same page as the slave catchers and Bull Conner.
Love is stronger than hate.
Courage is stronger than cowardice.
Community is stronger than a lawless gang.
This represents the beginning of the end of Trump.
In the history books, ICE will be relegated to the same page as the slave catchers and Bull Conner.
This is Minneapolis:
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Minneapolis defeated ICE!!
Love is stronger than hate.
Courage is stronger than cowardice.
Community is stronger than a lawless gang.
This represents the beginning of the end of Trump.
In the history books, ICE will be relegated to the same page as the slave catchers and Bull Conner.
Love is stronger than hate.
Courage is stronger than cowardice.
Community is stronger than a lawless gang.
This represents the beginning of the end of Trump.
In the history books, ICE will be relegated to the same page as the slave catchers and Bull Conner.
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And remember, there were MAGA folks encouraging people to turn on multiple devices to inflate the Kid Rock numbers.
February 11, 2026 at 12:39 PM
And remember, there were MAGA folks encouraging people to turn on multiple devices to inflate the Kid Rock numbers.
In hoops terminology, that’s what we call a blowout!
It’s not even fair- a pro competing against a has been who never was.
It’s not even fair- a pro competing against a has been who never was.
Bad Bunny halftime show: 128.2 milion viewers
Kid Rock halftime show: 6.1 million viewers
"Culture war" may be a misnomer, honestly.
Kid Rock halftime show: 6.1 million viewers
"Culture war" may be a misnomer, honestly.
February 11, 2026 at 3:13 AM
In hoops terminology, that’s what we call a blowout!
It’s not even fair- a pro competing against a has been who never was.
It’s not even fair- a pro competing against a has been who never was.
Of course…
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praised agent after shooting Marimar Martinez in Chicago, evidence shows
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praised agent after shooting Marimar Martinez in Chicago, evidence shows
February 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Of course…
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praised agent after shooting Marimar Martinez in Chicago, evidence shows
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praised agent after shooting Marimar Martinez in Chicago, evidence shows
Harvard isn’t just fighting for Harvard- they are fighting for our democracy.
If Harvard crumbles, so to will so many of our nation’s strongest institutions.
Thanks for everything you, and so many others, are doing to lead the resistance!
We need your courage & clear moral compass now more than ever
If Harvard crumbles, so to will so many of our nation’s strongest institutions.
Thanks for everything you, and so many others, are doing to lead the resistance!
We need your courage & clear moral compass now more than ever
"Silence is not neutrality; it is permission."
Wise words on what higher education needs right now from
@arneduncan.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Wise words on what higher education needs right now from
@arneduncan.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Harvard isn’t just fighting for Harvard- they are fighting for our democracy.
If Harvard crumbles, so to will so many of our nation’s strongest institutions.
Thanks for everything you, and so many others, are doing to lead the resistance!
We need your courage & clear moral compass now more than ever
If Harvard crumbles, so to will so many of our nation’s strongest institutions.
Thanks for everything you, and so many others, are doing to lead the resistance!
We need your courage & clear moral compass now more than ever
Thanks for all your leadership and courage!
Read @arneduncan.bsky.social @ambpressman.bsky.social "When institutional self-preservation replaces moral leadership, universities abandon their core mission. This is a striking abdication of responsibility..from leaders entrusted with educating the next generation of citizens." wapo.st/4qomlXe
Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message
Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.
wapo.st
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thanks for all your leadership and courage!
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. @arneduncan.bsky.social & @ambpressman.bsky.social are 100% correct that higher ed is in a war and should start acting like it.
There should be a higher ed PAC that funnels donations to candidates that defend academic freedom and due process.
Use democracy to defeat those who would destroy it
There should be a higher ed PAC that funnels donations to candidates that defend academic freedom and due process.
Use democracy to defeat those who would destroy it
"Silence is not neutrality; it is permission," @arneduncan.bsky.social and @ambpressman.bsky.social write. https://wapo.st/45YQ01X
Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message
Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.
wapo.st
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
. @arneduncan.bsky.social & @ambpressman.bsky.social are 100% correct that higher ed is in a war and should start acting like it.
There should be a higher ed PAC that funnels donations to candidates that defend academic freedom and due process.
Use democracy to defeat those who would destroy it
There should be a higher ed PAC that funnels donations to candidates that defend academic freedom and due process.
Use democracy to defeat those who would destroy it
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"Silence is not neutrality; it is permission," @arneduncan.bsky.social and @ambpressman.bsky.social write. https://wapo.st/45YQ01X
Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message
Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.
wapo.st
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
"Silence is not neutrality; it is permission," @arneduncan.bsky.social and @ambpressman.bsky.social write. https://wapo.st/45YQ01X
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“…appeasement is being coordinated while resistance is not.” Some thoughts on authoritarianism and higher education with Secretary @arneduncan.bsky.social in the Washington Post.
wapo.st/4qomlXe
wapo.st/4qomlXe
Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message
Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.
wapo.st
February 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
“…appeasement is being coordinated while resistance is not.” Some thoughts on authoritarianism and higher education with Secretary @arneduncan.bsky.social in the Washington Post.
wapo.st/4qomlXe
wapo.st/4qomlXe
I like that shirt!
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I like that shirt!
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Former Secretary of Education @arneduncan.bsky.social and former US ambassador to Hungary David Pressman with a powerful essay on higher education leadership and academic independence:
Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message
Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.
wapo.st
February 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Former Secretary of Education @arneduncan.bsky.social and former US ambassador to Hungary David Pressman with a powerful essay on higher education leadership and academic independence:
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The Trump administration's threats to academic independence are a threat to democracy. @arneduncan.bsky.social and @davidpressman.bsky.social call on the higher education sector to unite and resist. @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Higher education needs a NATO-style self-defense pact
How colleges can win the fight for their independence.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Trump administration's threats to academic independence are a threat to democracy. @arneduncan.bsky.social and @davidpressman.bsky.social call on the higher education sector to unite and resist. @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Separate half time show is a direct descendent of separate water fountains and separate seats on the bus.
Different time, but same mentality and mindset of those filled with hate and fear.
Different time, but same mentality and mindset of those filled with hate and fear.
February 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Separate half time show is a direct descendent of separate water fountains and separate seats on the bus.
Different time, but same mentality and mindset of those filled with hate and fear.
Different time, but same mentality and mindset of those filled with hate and fear.
If Trump’s head explodes during Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, Bad Bunny should be added to Mount Rushmore.
February 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If Trump’s head explodes during Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, Bad Bunny should be added to Mount Rushmore.
The good news:
If the midterms are a free and fair election, it’s over for Trump.
Literally in every single special election across the country, voters are crushing Trump.
The bad news:
Trump knows this
If the midterms are a free and fair election, it’s over for Trump.
Literally in every single special election across the country, voters are crushing Trump.
The bad news:
Trump knows this
NEWS: Democrat Chasity Martinez has won the Louisiana HD-60 special election, defeating Republican Brad Daigle and holding the seat.
Martinez won 63%–37%. Trump carried the district by 13 points in 2024.
Another major Democratic overperformance.
Martinez won 63%–37%. Trump carried the district by 13 points in 2024.
Another major Democratic overperformance.
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The good news:
If the midterms are a free and fair election, it’s over for Trump.
Literally in every single special election across the country, voters are crushing Trump.
The bad news:
Trump knows this
If the midterms are a free and fair election, it’s over for Trump.
Literally in every single special election across the country, voters are crushing Trump.
The bad news:
Trump knows this
This may be a record for education dysfunction- definitely not about the students.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/07/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/07/h...
Hinsdale High School names eighth superintendent in past three years
Hinsdale High School District 86’s new superintendent is said he is hoping “to provide stability for years to come.”
www.chicagotribune.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
This may be a record for education dysfunction- definitely not about the students.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/07/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/07/h...
Trump’s racist tropes tell us nothing new about him- he has always been a proud and unapologetic racist.
They do, however, tell us everything about his cabinet, staff, and Republicans in Congress, who continue to support, enable and defend everything he does to destroy our country and our values.
They do, however, tell us everything about his cabinet, staff, and Republicans in Congress, who continue to support, enable and defend everything he does to destroy our country and our values.
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Trump’s racist tropes tell us nothing new about him- he has always been a proud and unapologetic racist.
They do, however, tell us everything about his cabinet, staff, and Republicans in Congress, who continue to support, enable and defend everything he does to destroy our country and our values.
They do, however, tell us everything about his cabinet, staff, and Republicans in Congress, who continue to support, enable and defend everything he does to destroy our country and our values.
America, here is where we are today:
Trump is now posting racist videos of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, to try to distract us from the Epstein files, and all that he did to young girls.
Apparently it is much better to be known as a racist, than as a child rapist.
Trump is now posting racist videos of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, to try to distract us from the Epstein files, and all that he did to young girls.
Apparently it is much better to be known as a racist, than as a child rapist.
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
America, here is where we are today:
Trump is now posting racist videos of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, to try to distract us from the Epstein files, and all that he did to young girls.
Apparently it is much better to be known as a racist, than as a child rapist.
Trump is now posting racist videos of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, to try to distract us from the Epstein files, and all that he did to young girls.
Apparently it is much better to be known as a racist, than as a child rapist.
What is ICE?
ICE is Trump’s Special Reparations Jobs Program (with big signing bonuses) for Proud Boys and J6 insurrectionists.
Don’t ever let these guys tell you they are against reparations!
ICE is Trump’s Special Reparations Jobs Program (with big signing bonuses) for Proud Boys and J6 insurrectionists.
Don’t ever let these guys tell you they are against reparations!
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
What is ICE?
ICE is Trump’s Special Reparations Jobs Program (with big signing bonuses) for Proud Boys and J6 insurrectionists.
Don’t ever let these guys tell you they are against reparations!
ICE is Trump’s Special Reparations Jobs Program (with big signing bonuses) for Proud Boys and J6 insurrectionists.
Don’t ever let these guys tell you they are against reparations!
Karma…
Accountability!
Brad Karp, head of Paul Weiss, steps down after Epstein revelations.
More please!
Brad Karp, head of Paul Weiss, steps down after Epstein revelations.
More please!
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Karma…