Dr. Cara Berg Powers
@clbergpowers.bsky.social
I post about public education, school integration, cultural theory, media literacy, sex ed, parenting, and random thoughts from my ADHD brain. Proud co-editor of uncoveringpossible.com out now from Vernon Press! CFC166871CD4B 24% off
Served with zucchini fritters I picked up from Hyder's (our neighborhood Mediterranean Market) and heated in the air fryer.
a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
Alt: Amy Pohler on Seth Myer's Show does a chef's kiss
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Served with zucchini fritters I picked up from Hyder's (our neighborhood Mediterranean Market) and heated in the air fryer.
For a multitude of reasons I was unable to use a stove/oven to make dinner tonight, but thankfully I got myself a $16 Aldi rice cooker last week and this is a quick and delicious dinner- 1 can Trader Joe's cumin and parsley chickpeas, 1 cup of orzo and two cups of vegetable broth, press button- done
February 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
For a multitude of reasons I was unable to use a stove/oven to make dinner tonight, but thankfully I got myself a $16 Aldi rice cooker last week and this is a quick and delicious dinner- 1 can Trader Joe's cumin and parsley chickpeas, 1 cup of orzo and two cups of vegetable broth, press button- done
As a testament to my mental state this week- after getting 3 Raphaels in 3 kids meals tonight, I told my Dad that we're going to get these online and hope they come in time before realizing that in fact Monday is February 16 and my brother turns 40 on April 16.
My little brother turns 40 next week and my Dad (who doesn't drive anymore) just saw a commercial for Burger King doing TMNT kids meals, so I've been given a special birthday mission. Since I'm a vegetarian, he promised he'll eat all the kids meals and we'll try to collect all the Ninja Turtles.
two teenage mutant ninja turtles stand in front of a brick wall
Alt: Michaelangelo and Donatello of the teenage mutant ninja turtles stand in front of a brick wall and high five
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:54 AM
As a testament to my mental state this week- after getting 3 Raphaels in 3 kids meals tonight, I told my Dad that we're going to get these online and hope they come in time before realizing that in fact Monday is February 16 and my brother turns 40 on April 16.
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If it happened today - what would our police have done? How would they take our side. How would they help get ICE out? I hope that is the planning that is happening. ICE created horror on Eureka St. community responded w little information and wanting to protect our immigrant community. 😔
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
If it happened today - what would our police have done? How would they take our side. How would they help get ICE out? I hope that is the planning that is happening. ICE created horror on Eureka St. community responded w little information and wanting to protect our immigrant community. 😔
And stop and shop is, of course, Union, so #solidarityforever !
February 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM
And stop and shop is, of course, Union, so #solidarityforever !
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it’s weird, to run this website and have a very distinct marker for how much people care about what’s happening in Minnesota
it feels especially not great to look at as eviction notices start to get served for families are still locked down hiding from ICE, who are still roving the streets
it feels especially not great to look at as eviction notices start to get served for families are still locked down hiding from ICE, who are still roving the streets
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
it’s weird, to run this website and have a very distinct marker for how much people care about what’s happening in Minnesota
it feels especially not great to look at as eviction notices start to get served for families are still locked down hiding from ICE, who are still roving the streets
it feels especially not great to look at as eviction notices start to get served for families are still locked down hiding from ICE, who are still roving the streets
That is another part that was very obvious because of having to watch footage over and over and over again the last couple of days. They are constantly covering the camera with their hands and other objects.
February 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
That is another part that was very obvious because of having to watch footage over and over and over again the last couple of days. They are constantly covering the camera with their hands and other objects.
Worcester folks, if you're feeling as angry and sad as I am just want you to know that Haägen Dazs is $3 at the Shaw's on Gold Star blvd
a woman is riding an exercise bike in a dark room and says `` tomorrow i 'll try again '' .
Alt: a woman shrugs in a dark room and says `` tomorrow i 'll try again '' .
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Worcester folks, if you're feeling as angry and sad as I am just want you to know that Haägen Dazs is $3 at the Shaw's on Gold Star blvd
He's so mad that no one left him rescue those kids that were trapped in the cave so he's going to trap some more
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
He's so mad that no one left him rescue those kids that were trapped in the cave so he's going to trap some more
Also what is the point of body cameras if we're just going to be told we don't see what our eyes can clearly see?
February 12, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Also what is the point of body cameras if we're just going to be told we don't see what our eyes can clearly see?
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If the same thing were to happen again tomorrow, I have zero faith that the WPD would even follow the current protocols. Which, yet another argument in favor of a civilian review board
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 PM
If the same thing were to happen again tomorrow, I have zero faith that the WPD would even follow the current protocols. Which, yet another argument in favor of a civilian review board
Deeply grateful to be in community with @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social, who remains a public servant despite not being in office any longer. Despite how she was failed today, she is focused on the systems and structures that uphold that injustice.
February 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Deeply grateful to be in community with @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social, who remains a public servant despite not being in office any longer. Despite how she was failed today, she is focused on the systems and structures that uphold that injustice.
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@etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social is the conscience of a community. She has been vilified and targeted and ultimately failed by this city, but she remains committed to justice, not for herself, but for our black and brown and homeless and trans neighbors. She is the best of us.
February 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
@etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social is the conscience of a community. She has been vilified and targeted and ultimately failed by this city, but she remains committed to justice, not for herself, but for our black and brown and homeless and trans neighbors. She is the best of us.
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Good breakdown of the trial and some of the inconsistencies that Worcester residents deserve answers for.
A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of one charge and not guilty on a second in connection with the May 8 arrest by federal agents.
Haxhiaj Found Guilty on One Charge, Not Guilty on Second
A jury found former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj guilty of one charge and not guilty on a second related to May 8 on Eureka Street.
thisweekinworcester.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Good breakdown of the trial and some of the inconsistencies that Worcester residents deserve answers for.
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As if Etel hasn't already given herself to the community
Judge Hillman says he's considered the letters of support, Haxhiaj's lack of criminal record, and the recommendations.
He sentences Haxhiaj to six months probation, 40 hours community service.
He sentences Haxhiaj to six months probation, 40 hours community service.
February 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM
As if Etel hasn't already given herself to the community
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Please honor James’ memory by getting screened for colorectal cancer. Make the call today if you are 45 or have a family history. Rates are surging among young people. Catching it early is the best way to survive it.
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
February 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Please honor James’ memory by getting screened for colorectal cancer. Make the call today if you are 45 or have a family history. Rates are surging among young people. Catching it early is the best way to survive it.
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
Which, again, they were clearly not allowed to do.
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Which, again, they were clearly not allowed to do.
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And the whole basis for this is them punishing her for being there for her community — while they were attacking it. And her.
February 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
And the whole basis for this is them punishing her for being there for her community — while they were attacking it. And her.
As @billshaner.bsky.social writes, this city punishes you for caring, and few people have been punished more than @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social . Make no mistake, it's to send a message to the rest of us that make their callousness clear with our caring. I, for one, am not going to stop.
Assault and battery on a public employee: guilty
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
As @billshaner.bsky.social writes, this city punishes you for caring, and few people have been punished more than @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social . Make no mistake, it's to send a message to the rest of us that make their callousness clear with our caring. I, for one, am not going to stop.
The wells of public resources and time that they've used to make an example out of their political opponent shows that they don't have any of that.
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The wells of public resources and time that they've used to make an example out of their political opponent shows that they don't have any of that.
Him not relishing his position is like the person you know from high school that "hates drama."
Halloran says she submitted a packet of numerous letters of support.
Gagne recommends one year of probation, 10 hours of community service per month. Says he doesn't relish his position, says it was difficult. Says there's a line between peaceful protest and assaulting police.
Gagne recommends one year of probation, 10 hours of community service per month. Says he doesn't relish his position, says it was difficult. Says there's a line between peaceful protest and assaulting police.
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Him not relishing his position is like the person you know from high school that "hates drama."
And doesn't need to be compelled by a court to continue doing so.
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
And doesn't need to be compelled by a court to continue doing so.
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Her positive contribution to the community was to help prevent a family from being torn apart by fascists! JFC
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Her positive contribution to the community was to help prevent a family from being torn apart by fascists! JFC
When Gagne inevitably runs for DA I look forward to donating the maximum amount to his opponent. Honestly one of the slimiest prosecutions I've ever seen and I have been in a lot of court rooms.
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
When Gagne inevitably runs for DA I look forward to donating the maximum amount to his opponent. Honestly one of the slimiest prosecutions I've ever seen and I have been in a lot of court rooms.