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Lauren @grobielauren.bsky.social · 6h

Some of us would be happy to be a fraction as joyful, impactful, and inspiring. RIP Sister Jean. She'll never know how many she inspired. Her book is amazing.

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Silvie @silvie13.bsky.social · 6h

☹️ R I P Sister Jean Dolores ❤️‍🩹! Your fan, and student-Mundelein College ‘79

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Janis Kay @janiskay.bsky.social · 10h

That used to be an assumption. Now we must remind folks. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 10h

Nobel Peace Prizes should absolutely go to people trying to lead countries from dictatorships to democracies.

They absolutely should NOT go to anyone trying to force a country to move from a democracy to a dictatorship.

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 10h

So much love, and appreciation, for Sister Jean!
May we all be lucky enough to live as long, joyful, impactful and inspiring lives as she did.
#RestInPeace

www.wbez.org/obituary/202...

Sister Jean, Loyola University hoops chaplain who captured nation’s heart during Cinderella run, dies at 106

Sister Jean emanated a certain love and grit that sunk into students on and off the court — and made for great TV.

www.wbez.org

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!!
Maybe, just maybe, other Governors will follow his leadership.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

“.. the first time a Republican governor has questioned the interstate deployment of National Guard troops over a governor’s objections.”

@nytimes.com #OKgov
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 1d

Law enforcement actually has to have a visible ID- what a radical concept!

Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois judge blocks ICE from using force against peaceful protesters, clergy and journalists. Also requires visible ID. An overdue victory for the First Amendment.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

storage.courtlistener.com

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 2d

How do we win?

We take to the streets, we stay in the streets, we build massive numbers, we do it relentlessly, and we live Dr. King’s values of nonviolent resistance- whatever the consequences.

Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 2d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly- and that’s precisely his goal.
Wag the Dog on steroids

Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 2d

While Trump performs for the cameras, his admin CUT $16M in federal funding for Chicago's most effective violence prevention programs. He's not solving a crisis; he's manufacturing one.

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 2d

To everyone who:

Didn’t like her voice
Didn’t like her laugh
Didn’t want to vote
Couldn’t vote for a woman
Couldn’t vote for a black women

How do you feel today?

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 2d

When we vote, we win!

Preserving our right to vote, and actually voting, will determine whether our democracy survives past 2026.

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 2d

JUST IN: The Republican Mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska’s second biggest city, lost re-election last night to a Democrat.

Mayor David Pruhs is a conservative who fought protections for LGBTQ+ residents; he made comments this year drew condemnation this year from Alaska Natives. He lost to Mindy O'Neall.

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s only path to staying in power is by creating violence.

His only interest is in staying in power- that shields him from the legal consequences of all his crimes.

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Russell Shilling @shilling.bsky.social · 3d

a woman is standing in front of a flock of birds in a field .

ALT: a woman is standing in front of a flock of birds in a field .

media.tenor.com

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 3d

#BirdHeadquarters

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 4d

Florida will always lead the country in censorship and whitewashing history- so incredibly outrageous!

It’s incumbent for parents, community leaders, local bookstores and libraries to stand in that gap, and ensure that their children do not remain ignorant.

blavity.com/florida-scho...

Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem 'The Hill We Climb'After Parent Complaint: I'm Gutted' - Blavity

blavity.com

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 3d

Democrats could capitulate to Trump, end the shutdown, and let 4 million people feel the pain of losing their healthcare benefits, & blame Trump

Or, they can fight for what’s right for everyone- regardless of who they voted for- and solve problems

I want us to be the party that solves problems.

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tripletroublenv.bsky.social @tripletroublenv.bsky.social · 3d

Florida wants to make Floridians dumber and sicker. Anyone with a brain and a desire to not contract disease would boycott travel to that wasteland.

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 4d

Extremely clear!

Republican voters, two questions:
1. Is this what you want for yourself, your family, for your neighbors?

2. Down deep, if you know Trump is willing to do this to you and your loved ones, how much do you really think he cares about you..?

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 4d

Letting the health care tax credits expire would devastate American families — and we’re making that crystal clear by giving you the data.

We’ve built graphics showing how much costs would rise in every GOP district.

Let’s start with Mike Johnson (R-LA):

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 4d

Trump is killing the talent & entrepreneurial pipeline that was flowing from around the world into the United States.
Many foreign students pay full tuition, so he is also badly damaging Universities financially.

His goal is simple- to break higher education.
Lesson #101 for authoritarian leaders.

Aatish Bhatia @aatishb.bsky.social · 4d

The number of international students arriving in the U.S. in August fell by 19 percent this year compared with last year — the largest decline on record outside of the pandemic.

Nearly 20 Percent Fewer International Students Traveled to the U.S. in August (Gift Article)

The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.

www.nytimes.com

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pemajiyu.bsky.social @pemajiyu.bsky.social · 4d

Badge of honor in this climate

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 4d

Good- I can only imagine the filth they are about to uncover…

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 4d

THE CHICKENS ARE FINALLY COMING HOME TO ROOST

Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.

Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
🧵

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 4d

Florida will always lead the country in censorship and whitewashing history- so incredibly outrageous!

It’s incumbent for parents, community leaders, local bookstores and libraries to stand in that gap, and ensure that their children do not remain ignorant.

blavity.com/florida-scho...

Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem 'The Hill We Climb'After Parent Complaint: I'm Gutted' - Blavity

blavity.com

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s go!!

Politico @politico.com · 4d

EXCLUSIVE: Roy Cooper raised $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records.

The former North Carolina governor brought in more than double what his likely GOP opponent in the Senate race raised.

Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records

The former North Carolina governor brought in more than double what his likely GOP opponent raised.

www.politico.com

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tel04.bsky.social @tel04.bsky.social · 5d

Well said! (w/ a track record of all four 🔥🙏📈)

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Arne Duncan @arneduncan.bsky.social · 5d

How do we win?

Faith over fear
Courage over silence
Action over passivity
Resistance over complicity

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