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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 2h

They’re coming for IDEA, Special Education, & the systems that protect against discrimination— but if Trump thinks he can take on parents of children with disabilities, he’s in for a rude awakening.

IEP parents are fierce.

We are a force to be reckoned with.

We may be tired, but never give up.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 1d

When the government says “there are too many children with autism” and then eliminates the entire special education department, what they’re really saying is:

“We don’t want to support them.”
“We don’t value them.”
“We’d rather erase them than educate them.”

That’s not leadership. That’s cruelty.

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Teeje @theteejeabides.bsky.social · 3d

Of note, I did not see any ICE ads on HBO Max in my area tonight, which was extremely surprising yet pleasantly delightful. I saw that TNT did it though to a bunch of y'all, so please keep bombarding WBD/local broadcasting with emails and calls #AEWCollision 🤼‍♂️

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

Currently in Chicago...

This looks peaceful to me...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Congratulations to all the runners today at the Chicago Marathon!

I hope you’re taking a moment after crossing the finish line and enjoying all that the best big city in the nation has to offer.

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.

Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on

Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 3d

The U.S. Dept. of Ed’s special ed office is facing layoffs & potential shutdown.

This threatens oversight that protects students with disabilities — especially as states like Texas roll back safeguards (HB 6).

We can’t stay silent. Congress must act now to protect #disabilityrights in #education.

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 3d

One more week until the biggest peaceful protest in modern American history!!!

You don't want to miss this! See you at Travis Park on 10/18/25 at 4pm. Peaceful march starts at 5pm. RSVP on Mobilize www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

For more information on the movement: www.nokings.org

#NoKings

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 3d

🇵🇸 RISE UP FOR GAZA RALLY 🇵🇸

🗓️ Saturday October 11 at 5PM
📍 615 Houston St

For a full two years, Israel and the U.S. government have been carrying out a genocide in Gaza against the Palestinian people.

Join us to raise your voice at a rally on the steps of the federal building & RISE UP FOR GAZA!

Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 3d

✨ 50501 SATX Visibility Brigade — October 10 ✨

We took to the overpass yesterday with a clear message:
🚫 STOP ZIP-TYING KIDS
🚫 NO MARTIAL LAW

Raising awareness and making sure thousands of drivers saw the message loud and clear.

📅 One week until No Kings — October 18
History is calling. ✊

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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omgisme @omgisme.bsky.social · 3d

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 3d

Trump’s TikTok deal is short on details. “But what has been released should alarm anyone concerned with this administration’s drive to consolidate wealth and media power in the hands of a loyal few,” @davidfrum.bsky.social argues.

Trump’s Dodgy Plan for TikTok

The details are murky, but it looks like the president is about to further enrich and empower his friends.

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 5d

📢 Texas passed HB 6 and it’s a big deal for students with disabilities.

HB 6 changes how schools handle discipline & mental health, but buried in the fine print are provisions that weaken key protections for students with disabilities.

#HB6 #DisabilityRights #SpecialEducation #IDEA #FAPE #Texas

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 5d

Yesterday our case was heard before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Court typically takes a few months to issue a decision, though there’s no set timeline, so now we wait.

No matter the outcome this was a meaningful step forward. God has been with us every step of the way.
#civilrights

Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 6d

Wandering the French Quarter ✨

#neworleans

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 6d

In a time when history is being erased and museums are under attack, it’s more important than ever to know our history. Walking through the WWII Museum was a powerful reminder.

#HistoryMatters #WWIIMuseum #NeverForget

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 6d

Tried Napoleon House in New Orleans — their muffuletta did not disappoint 🥪🔥

#NapoleonHouse #muffuletta #neworleans

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday was a big day to say the least...

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 7d

If you can’t catch it live, the recording will be posted afterward here:

www.ca5.uscourts.gov/oral-argumen...

This has been a long road. Every step matters — for my son, and for so many other families with disabilities fighting for their children’s rights. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

www.ca5.uscourts.gov

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Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 7d

This fight matters now more than ever, especially when human rights are being stripped away across the country.

Oral arguments are scheduled for 10/08/25 at 9AM in the En Banc Courtroom

Listen live to the hearing here (link only works during the argument):

www.ca5.uscourts.gov/en-banc-cour...

Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow is our Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case in New Orleans

North East Independent School District (NEISD) v. I.M.

This case is about my son's educational rights & it has potential to set an important precedent for how students with disabilities are supported & protected across the country.

Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 10d

GETTING READY FOR 10/18 No Kings

Sign up for our Know Your Rights and De-escalation training on October 6, at 8pm ET/5pm PT and on October 15 at 7pm in English or en Español a las 8:30pm ET.

act.aclu.org/a/no-kings-k...

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

act.aclu.org

Bianca @itsmissbianca.bsky.social · 10d

ICE arrested Chicago alderperson-Jessie Fuentes inside a hospital emergency room—simply for asking to see a warrant for a man they detained.

Let that sink in.

When asking to “see the warrant” becomes an arrestable act, no one is safe. This is unconstitutional.

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