Deborah Menkart
@dmenkart.bsky.social
D.C. is home. Work at @teachingchange.bsky.social and co-direct @zinnedproject.bsky.social (ZEP). Post most often on ZEP. Garden when I can.
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Now, she is heading out the door. My partner & I listen for the back gate to swing shut & latch, our signal that she's off. If you were out on the street, you'd see her (headlamp bobbing) striding east with power & purpose. She walked to Mt. Tabor almost every day for 40 years. Even in the snow.
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Now, she is heading out the door. My partner & I listen for the back gate to swing shut & latch, our signal that she's off. If you were out on the street, you'd see her (headlamp bobbing) striding east with power & purpose. She walked to Mt. Tabor almost every day for 40 years. Even in the snow.
I was so glad to see this announcement. Janeese Lewis George has my vote!
December 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I was so glad to see this announcement. Janeese Lewis George has my vote!
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Cannot sleep. But haven’t stopped cooking in 3 days. “Dear Urs—OK Let’s start with bagels”
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Cannot sleep. But haven’t stopped cooking in 3 days. “Dear Urs—OK Let’s start with bagels”
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And now I have written my kid’s teachers to say they won’t be at school for a few days.
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
And now I have written my kid’s teachers to say they won’t be at school for a few days.
Good point. ⬇️ I just subscribed.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Good point. ⬇️ I just subscribed.
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A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
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DC area friends: Don't miss in-person workshop led by SNCC vet/Eyes on the Prize assoc. producer Judy Richardson (facing camera, sit-in photo, still looks the same!) about SNCC organizing.
Saturday, Social Justice Curriculum Fair, register: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so... 🧵
Saturday, Social Justice Curriculum Fair, register: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so... 🧵
August 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
DC area friends: Don't miss in-person workshop led by SNCC vet/Eyes on the Prize assoc. producer Judy Richardson (facing camera, sit-in photo, still looks the same!) about SNCC organizing.
Saturday, Social Justice Curriculum Fair, register: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so... 🧵
Saturday, Social Justice Curriculum Fair, register: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so... 🧵
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This evening, Donald Trump can ooze out of the White House for a photo op to show an occupied DC that’s quiet, grey, and bent to his will. And blocks away, in the face of a red state military occupation, a different DC. GoGo against fascism. #FreeDC #LongLiveGoGo
August 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This evening, Donald Trump can ooze out of the White House for a photo op to show an occupied DC that’s quiet, grey, and bent to his will. And blocks away, in the face of a red state military occupation, a different DC. GoGo against fascism. #FreeDC #LongLiveGoGo
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For educators anywhere near DC -- we hope to see you Saturday at the best mini-conference of the year.
Leave with fantastic teaching ideas, uplifted by a social justice teaching community, free books, & more.
A boost for the new school year.
www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so...
Leave with fantastic teaching ideas, uplifted by a social justice teaching community, free books, & more.
A boost for the new school year.
www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so...
2025 Social Justice Curriculum Fair — D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice
Join us for the annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 9:15AM–12:45PM in person at Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS (200 Douglas Street NE).
www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org
August 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
For educators anywhere near DC -- we hope to see you Saturday at the best mini-conference of the year.
Leave with fantastic teaching ideas, uplifted by a social justice teaching community, free books, & more.
A boost for the new school year.
www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so...
Leave with fantastic teaching ideas, uplifted by a social justice teaching community, free books, & more.
A boost for the new school year.
www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so...
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A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
August 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
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STOP conceding that Trump can legitimately expand grab by deploying baseless claims of “emergency.”
There was NO EMERGENCY to justify tariffs.
There was NO “INVASION” to justify this migrant crackdown.
And there is NO “EMERGENCY” that justifies military takeover of local law enforcement in D.C.
There was NO EMERGENCY to justify tariffs.
There was NO “INVASION” to justify this migrant crackdown.
And there is NO “EMERGENCY” that justifies military takeover of local law enforcement in D.C.
August 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
STOP conceding that Trump can legitimately expand grab by deploying baseless claims of “emergency.”
There was NO EMERGENCY to justify tariffs.
There was NO “INVASION” to justify this migrant crackdown.
And there is NO “EMERGENCY” that justifies military takeover of local law enforcement in D.C.
There was NO EMERGENCY to justify tariffs.
There was NO “INVASION” to justify this migrant crackdown.
And there is NO “EMERGENCY” that justifies military takeover of local law enforcement in D.C.
Thank you Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar & everyone involved in creating The Gilded Age. What an extraordinary show.
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film...
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film...
"It's a Story That's Been Intentionally Erased"
The Gilded Age's Denée Benton on the power of seeing upwardly mobile historical Black women onscreen.
www.harpersbazaar.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Thank you Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar & everyone involved in creating The Gilded Age. What an extraordinary show.
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film...
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film...
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"I feel heartbroken. Not just because I lost a job — but because I lost it for doing what librarians are supposed to do: create a space for everyone. I stood by our mission. I followed policy. I led with love." -- Lavonnia Moore, librarian with 15 years experience
Defend #FreedomtoRead ⬇️
Defend #FreedomtoRead ⬇️
Lavonnia Moore, the librarian fired for including one of my books on a display after a child requested it, sounds incredible and what happened to her should be a crime. roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/05/l...
South Georgia library manager fired for trans-inclusive display
The branch manager at the Pierce County Library was fired after displaying a trans-inclusive children's book in a public display.
roughdraftatlanta.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
"I feel heartbroken. Not just because I lost a job — but because I lost it for doing what librarians are supposed to do: create a space for everyone. I stood by our mission. I followed policy. I led with love." -- Lavonnia Moore, librarian with 15 years experience
Defend #FreedomtoRead ⬇️
Defend #FreedomtoRead ⬇️
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Prep for whats ahead.
"We want to recall lessons of 2020 & to practice what Olurin called for: Remember our history, that we've been here before, so we can learn from the past & keep building toward a different future." -- by @leximcmenamin.com via @teenvogue.com ⬇️
www.teenvogue.com/story/organi...
"We want to recall lessons of 2020 & to practice what Olurin called for: Remember our history, that we've been here before, so we can learn from the past & keep building toward a different future." -- by @leximcmenamin.com via @teenvogue.com ⬇️
www.teenvogue.com/story/organi...
What the 2020 Protests Can Teach Us About Protesting Today
"It is up to us to change everything. But, against the doomers, I believe in this moment we may be uniquely poised to do so."
www.teenvogue.com
June 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Prep for whats ahead.
"We want to recall lessons of 2020 & to practice what Olurin called for: Remember our history, that we've been here before, so we can learn from the past & keep building toward a different future." -- by @leximcmenamin.com via @teenvogue.com ⬇️
www.teenvogue.com/story/organi...
"We want to recall lessons of 2020 & to practice what Olurin called for: Remember our history, that we've been here before, so we can learn from the past & keep building toward a different future." -- by @leximcmenamin.com via @teenvogue.com ⬇️
www.teenvogue.com/story/organi...
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If you stand with @padilla.senate.gov, stand with @replamonica.bsky.social.
Tell your Reps & Senators how you feel about the charges against her. 202-224-3121
And call the DOJ comment line:
202-353-1555
Tell your Reps & Senators how you feel about the charges against her. 202-224-3121
And call the DOJ comment line:
202-353-1555
The facts are on my side: I was at Delaney Hall to do my job. Through their actions, this administration has made it clear that this is political intimidation, but I won’t roll over. I am looking forward to my day in court.
June 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If you stand with @padilla.senate.gov, stand with @replamonica.bsky.social.
Tell your Reps & Senators how you feel about the charges against her. 202-224-3121
And call the DOJ comment line:
202-353-1555
Tell your Reps & Senators how you feel about the charges against her. 202-224-3121
And call the DOJ comment line:
202-353-1555
Looking forward to this event tomorrow.
So important to defend the freedom to learn in museums, schools, and libraries.
And marching with a brass band!
See everyone at NMAAHC at 10am. Rain or shine.
So important to defend the freedom to learn in museums, schools, and libraries.
And marching with a brass band!
See everyone at NMAAHC at 10am. Rain or shine.
With 200+ activations all over for #TeachTruth Day of Action, where will you be?
Check out 🧵 & find many more + ways to participate everywhere, here: www.zinnedproject.org/news/defend-...
DC: NMAAHC to NMAI march. Speakers from @neatoday.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social & a BRASS BAND!
Check out 🧵 & find many more + ways to participate everywhere, here: www.zinnedproject.org/news/defend-...
DC: NMAAHC to NMAI march. Speakers from @neatoday.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social & a BRASS BAND!
Teach Truth March from NMAAHC to NMAI
A march hosted by Teaching for Change’s D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ), CARE Washington, D.C., EmpowerEd, and National Education Association (NEA), from the National Museum of African...
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June 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Looking forward to this event tomorrow.
So important to defend the freedom to learn in museums, schools, and libraries.
And marching with a brass band!
See everyone at NMAAHC at 10am. Rain or shine.
So important to defend the freedom to learn in museums, schools, and libraries.
And marching with a brass band!
See everyone at NMAAHC at 10am. Rain or shine.
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In just two months, DOGE has —lost— the government an estimated half a trillion dollars. I propose that Musk pay it back personally.
This continues to be the biggest story in the country: DOGE has already squandered half a trillion dollars in 6 weeks. Not billion. half a trillion, $500 billion talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In just two months, DOGE has —lost— the government an estimated half a trillion dollars. I propose that Musk pay it back personally.
This morning teachers from @dcaesj.bsky.social working groups met at @teachingchange.bsky.social office in DC.
Then folks made signs & took Metro downtown to the massive #HandsOff protest.
(Signs said "Hands Off DEI" since that was sadly missing from official graphic, & taking issue with NATO.)
Then folks made signs & took Metro downtown to the massive #HandsOff protest.
(Signs said "Hands Off DEI" since that was sadly missing from official graphic, & taking issue with NATO.)
April 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This morning teachers from @dcaesj.bsky.social working groups met at @teachingchange.bsky.social office in DC.
Then folks made signs & took Metro downtown to the massive #HandsOff protest.
(Signs said "Hands Off DEI" since that was sadly missing from official graphic, & taking issue with NATO.)
Then folks made signs & took Metro downtown to the massive #HandsOff protest.
(Signs said "Hands Off DEI" since that was sadly missing from official graphic, & taking issue with NATO.)
Friends in the DC area.
Marco, my brother, and I saw "The Garbologists" at Theater Alliance.
It is soooo good. The script, actors, and set are all superb. Moved to laughter and tears.
Don't miss it before it ends on Feb. 23.
theateralliance.com/portfolio/ga...
Marco, my brother, and I saw "The Garbologists" at Theater Alliance.
It is soooo good. The script, actors, and set are all superb. Moved to laughter and tears.
Don't miss it before it ends on Feb. 23.
theateralliance.com/portfolio/ga...
The Garbologists (2025) - Theater Alliance
DC Regional Premiere THE GARBOLOGISTS by Lindsay Joelle Directed by Shanara Gabrielle JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 23, 2025 A fresh, quirky buddy comedy about two unlikely partners, thrown together in the ca...
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February 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Friends in the DC area.
Marco, my brother, and I saw "The Garbologists" at Theater Alliance.
It is soooo good. The script, actors, and set are all superb. Moved to laughter and tears.
Don't miss it before it ends on Feb. 23.
theateralliance.com/portfolio/ga...
Marco, my brother, and I saw "The Garbologists" at Theater Alliance.
It is soooo good. The script, actors, and set are all superb. Moved to laughter and tears.
Don't miss it before it ends on Feb. 23.
theateralliance.com/portfolio/ga...
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Comrade card for 2/16/2025.
February 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Comrade card for 2/16/2025.
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“Mr. King and his Queen and y’all can pick which one is which”. —Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Crockett: "If feels as if y'all have just decided that y'all are gonna castrate your constitutional duty & hand it over to someone who was unelected. It doesn't matter how many cheerleaders he had on the field campaigning for him. That doesn't mean he gets to go in and sit atop any of our agencies"
February 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“Mr. King and his Queen and y’all can pick which one is which”. —Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
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Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
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Of course it’s a coup
Miss the obvious, lose your republic
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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I’m still not over the fact that Tim Walz went viral for calling Republicans ‘weird,’ put Trump and Vance on the defensive, then got picked as Harris’s running mate because of it, and then… he was immediately silenced, disappeared, and Dems stopped calling the GOP ‘weird.’
January 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I’m still not over the fact that Tim Walz went viral for calling Republicans ‘weird,’ put Trump and Vance on the defensive, then got picked as Harris’s running mate because of it, and then… he was immediately silenced, disappeared, and Dems stopped calling the GOP ‘weird.’
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We are honored that, on our 35th anniversary, Teaching for Change was selected by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) for their 2024 Community Human Rights Award.
www.teachingforchange.org/human-rights...
Human Rights Award for Teaching for Change - Teaching for Change
Teaching for Change was selected by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) for their 2024 Community Human Rights Award.
www.teachingforchange.org
November 29, 2024 at 2:47 PM
We are honored that, on our 35th anniversary, Teaching for Change was selected by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) for their 2024 Community Human Rights Award.
www.teachingforchange.org/human-rights...