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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 1d

Alex Jones built an empire screaming about “free markets” and “freedom from control.”
Now he’s begging the Supreme Court to save him from facing the consequences of his own words — and to stop someone else from owning his company.
Funny how “freedom” always ends where their control does.

Maida ☠️ @emmaidama.bsky.social · 1d

Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to block billion-dollar defamation ruling to prevent Infowars from being sold to the satirical news site The Onion.
#Pinks 🌸

www.bbc.com/news/article...

InfoWars' Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to block $1.4bn defamation ruling

He petitioned the court to put the judgment on pause and consider his appeal as he works to keep Infowars from being sold to The Onion.

www.bbc.com

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 1d

The comparison is between college-educated and degree-related careers within the same state. The teacher penalty is based on the pay gap between other careers within a single state, not in comparison with other states.

Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 1d

Here goes nothing...
go.bsky.app/NyfJ7Ln

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 2d

Proud mom moment: H, the new class secretary, passed her first proposal yesterday.

The soccer fields weren’t fair for everyone—she changed that. Leadership isn’t titles. It’s using power to fix what’s in front of you. ❤️ #senatormom

Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 8d

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 9d

Folks who claim GOP is about “efficiency” — look at OK. Remember hydroxychloroquine stockpiles? Or the “education accounts” that bought Christmas trees & video games? Swadley’s BBQ? Time & again, public 💲are siphoned off for pet projects instead of serving the public. Call it waste, not efficiency.

Farrell @dhawkty.bsky.social · 10d

Alligator Alcatraz cost us close to
500 million

It lasted what 2-3 months

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 9d

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. May we never forget her sage wisdom.

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 12d

Justice delayed, is justice denied. Join me on Thursday, Oct 2 at 1pm in rm 535 as we shine a light on Oklahoma’s unsolved cases. Cold cases aren’t just numbers—they’re families without closure.

Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 12d

Door knocking in spooky season is the literal best! No tricks, just treats!! ❤️ #knockknock #sd40

Skeletons and pumpkins decorate a front porch in Oklahoma City.

Carri Hicks holds a walk card as she knocks doors in Senate District 40.

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 15d

Here's the thing. We can all breathe deeper with Supt. Walters' resignation.

However, funding education falls to the legislature. We owe so much to our students, and that starts with the most exceptional educators. 🚨🚨🚨

Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · 16d

The US has been leaving school teachers behind for nearly 30 years.

In 20 states, teachers made 25% less than their peers.

What’s the teacher pay gap in your state?

Find out here: www.epi.org/publication/...

Map of the US titled: “How big is the teaching penalty in your state?” Map shows the relative teacher pay penalty for each state, ranging from 38.5% to 10%

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 15d

Looking at you, Oklahoma....

Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · 15d

12 states have passed anti-DEI laws targeting higher ed in 2025 so far. These attacks are often paired w/ efforts to weaken unions

"Protecting unions & advancing equity are inseparable—& both are vital for strong schools & a thriving democracy," says EPI's Adewale Maye: www.epi.org/blog/anti-eq...

Anti-equity legislation reinforces threats to education and unions

On March 28, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) higher education law that regulates classroom discussions, puts diversity scholarships at risk, and largely...

www.epi.org

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 16d

Bye bye bye, ry ry!

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 16d

You're very kind!! I'll be patiently waiting for that call from the Gov. 😉

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 16d

DOGE OK
www.readfrontier.org/stories/cost...

Cost-cutting efforts target public health, labeling some programs as wasteful

“It’s a perfect storm coming together to really threaten our ability to provide what is needed to keep communities safe and healthy,” one public health expert says.

www.readfrontier.org

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 18d

Grateful to spend my evening with the amazing folks in the S. OKC Democratic Women's club! Oklahoma is Worth the Work! #letsgo

Senator Carri Hicks speaks to the S OKC Democratic Women's club at a diner.

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 21d

Families belong together — not in fear of ICE raids. Our immigrant neighbors are parents, workers, and community builders. We must stand up for them and demand dignity, compassion, and fair treatment. 💙✊

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 21d

There’s a terrible situation at an ICE facility in Chicago. ICE GOONS are forcefully arresting people, pushing through protesters, and even lobbing tear gas at reporters.

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 21d

Grateful to tour Ignite in SD40! 💙

Tackling staffing shortages w/an on-site CNA prog., while still caring for 70–75 people daily.

Challenges remain - MCO transitions = tighter budgets, changing reimbursements, & endless paperwork.

Inspiring to keep learning from those on the frontlines. 🌟

Senator Carri Hicks at Ignite Medical Resorts in OKC, specializing in rehabilitation services.

Senator Carri Hicks poses with medical team at Ignite Medical Resorts in Senate District 40

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 23d

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel

Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

www.yahoo.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23d

New Mexico, long at the bottom of state rankings for child well-being and educational outcomes, is on the verge of launching a first-in-the-nation free child care and preschool program that would save families an average of $13,000 a year. https://wapo.st/3Irr36F

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 25d

The OK Supreme Court has paused the new social studies standards.

Schools will stick w 2019 standards, as a lawsuit argues the new rules push religion into classrooms & sidestep the law.

Our kids deserve facts, not politics—& I’ll keep standing up for OK families & educators. #okleg #education

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 29d

Wishing peace & comfort to all who have been affected this week. International genocide, political violence in UT, laying to rest public servants in MN, grieving the loss of students in CO, the tragic events of 9/11, it goes on and on and on - take comfort in your purpose - & squeeze your ppl tight.

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · 29d

School pics for the Hickslings this week. C - age 7, S - age 11, H - age 9.

These 3 are my why. Along with 700k kiddos and families in OK who choose their local public school. This week has been heavy, devastating, reflective, & in times like these - I have to stop - & reconnect w my why.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · Sep 10

My heart aches for the entire Evergreen community.

Guns kill children.
Guns kill people.

Gun control now.
The fetishization of the Second Amendment is a sickness.

www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

Three teens critically wounded in suburban Denver high school shooting, authorities say

Authorities say three teens were critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a suburban Denver high school, including the suspected shooter.

www.pbs.org

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Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yesterday, I joined the 4th graders at Coronado Elementary for Read an Accurate Ag Book Week! 📚🌾 Sponsored by @OKDeptofAg, this program helps kids see how agriculture connects to their everyday lives. 🐾💙

#AgInTheClassroom #ReadAnAccurateAgBook

Carri Hicks @hicks4ok.bsky.social · Sep 5

Watching football with the Hicks kids is a trip.

C, age 7, also known as our campaign baby, "dad, who are we voting for?" 😂

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