Jessica J
@jjj8819.bsky.social
I am a Dem in MD. I was a Counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee for a Dem. Obama campaign 2012. I was a member of a group that stopped fracking in MD. I started up and ran a biz info publishing co in the UK. I am a freelance writer.
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Something I think people (such as reporters) might underestimate is the likelihood of a kid with a deficit lying to their peers and saying they're gaming the system.
Having deficits carries a lot of stigma and kids may think saying they're just gaming the system will play better with peers.
Having deficits carries a lot of stigma and kids may think saying they're just gaming the system will play better with peers.
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Something I think people (such as reporters) might underestimate is the likelihood of a kid with a deficit lying to their peers and saying they're gaming the system.
Having deficits carries a lot of stigma and kids may think saying they're just gaming the system will play better with peers.
Having deficits carries a lot of stigma and kids may think saying they're just gaming the system will play better with peers.
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"Rich kids are gaming disability accommodations to gain an unfair advantage" is actually very different from "America has an extra-time-on-tests problem" — and the author hasn't proved that either! Rich kids might just be more likely to be diagnosed.
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"Rich kids are gaming disability accommodations to gain an unfair advantage" is actually very different from "America has an extra-time-on-tests problem" — and the author hasn't proved that either! Rich kids might just be more likely to be diagnosed.
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What do the editors of this magazine think their job is?
"Too many kids are getting extra time on tests!" should immediately be followed by "how many kids are getting extra time on tests?" If you don't know, either find out or write about something you do know.
"Too many kids are getting extra time on tests!" should immediately be followed by "how many kids are getting extra time on tests?" If you don't know, either find out or write about something you do know.
December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What do the editors of this magazine think their job is?
"Too many kids are getting extra time on tests!" should immediately be followed by "how many kids are getting extra time on tests?" If you don't know, either find out or write about something you do know.
"Too many kids are getting extra time on tests!" should immediately be followed by "how many kids are getting extra time on tests?" If you don't know, either find out or write about something you do know.
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Even by the standards of The Atlantic, this is an extraordinarily weak evidence base for an article.
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Even by the standards of The Atlantic, this is an extraordinarily weak evidence base for an article.
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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Trump Press Secretary’s Spin Implodes as Fresh Boat Bombing Horrors Rattle GOP
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend awful new revelations about the bombings, The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin explains why even Republicans are shaken—and why this will only get worse for Trump.
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend awful new revelations about the bombings, The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin explains why even Republicans are shaken—and why this will only get worse for Trump.
Trump Press Sec Spin Implodes as Fresh Boat Bombing Horrors Rattle GOP
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend awful new revelations about the bombings, The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin explains why even Republicans are shaken—and why this will only get worse for Trump.
newrepublic.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Trump Press Secretary’s Spin Implodes as Fresh Boat Bombing Horrors Rattle GOP
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend awful new revelations about the bombings, The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin explains why even Republicans are shaken—and why this will only get worse for Trump.
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend awful new revelations about the bombings, The Contrarian’s Jennifer Rubin explains why even Republicans are shaken—and why this will only get worse for Trump.
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The Trump admin has been quietly pressuring Europe to not seize the Russian billions for Ukraine. He fully intends to give it back to Russia and likely will find a way to profit himself.
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Trump admin has been quietly pressuring Europe to not seize the Russian billions for Ukraine. He fully intends to give it back to Russia and likely will find a way to profit himself.
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
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And a few days after the president (and at least one congressional rep) used antiquated slurs to insult intelligence
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
And a few days after the president (and at least one congressional rep) used antiquated slurs to insult intelligence
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An evil thing to write while the regime dismantles the DOE and ADA.
Even by the standards of The Atlantic, this is an extraordinarily weak evidence base for an article.
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
An evil thing to write while the regime dismantles the DOE and ADA.
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The meeting. With an FSB translator.
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The meeting. With an FSB translator.
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RAJU: If defenseless survivors were killed, would that constitute a violation of the laws of war?
MIKE JOHNSON: I'm not going to prejudge any of that. I was pretty busy yesterday. I didn't follow a lot of the news.
MIKE JOHNSON: I'm not going to prejudge any of that. I was pretty busy yesterday. I didn't follow a lot of the news.
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
RAJU: If defenseless survivors were killed, would that constitute a violation of the laws of war?
MIKE JOHNSON: I'm not going to prejudge any of that. I was pretty busy yesterday. I didn't follow a lot of the news.
MIKE JOHNSON: I'm not going to prejudge any of that. I was pretty busy yesterday. I didn't follow a lot of the news.
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The Trump administration has axed another group of judges from immigration courts.
On Monday, the New York Times reported, eight judges serving on the bench at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza—ground zero for courthouse arrests—were terminated.
On Monday, the New York Times reported, eight judges serving on the bench at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza—ground zero for courthouse arrests—were terminated.
Trump keeps firing immigration judges
Eight New York City judges have been terminated as the White House continues its purge of the courts.
www.motherjones.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Trump administration has axed another group of judges from immigration courts.
On Monday, the New York Times reported, eight judges serving on the bench at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza—ground zero for courthouse arrests—were terminated.
On Monday, the New York Times reported, eight judges serving on the bench at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza—ground zero for courthouse arrests—were terminated.
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If you lose count, they don't count.
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you lose count, they don't count.
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That little meltdown last night seems to be continuing today
Trump: "Is Trump in good health? I sit here, I do four news conferences a day. I ask questions from very intelligent lunatics -- you people. I give the right answers. There's never a scandal. There's never a problem. I give you answers that solve your little problems."
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
That little meltdown last night seems to be continuing today
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Killing shipwrecked survivors is a war crime.
There must be an investigation and accountability, including for Secretary Hegseth who lied.
There must be an investigation and accountability, including for Secretary Hegseth who lied.
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Killing shipwrecked survivors is a war crime.
There must be an investigation and accountability, including for Secretary Hegseth who lied.
There must be an investigation and accountability, including for Secretary Hegseth who lied.
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To celebrate the Nuzzi book out today, RFK Jr is at a cabinet meeting where he just confirmed 47’s claim he’s brought down the price of “the fat drug” and others by “400, 500, 600, percent and more” so he’s just as delusional as his boss and Nuzzi…
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
To celebrate the Nuzzi book out today, RFK Jr is at a cabinet meeting where he just confirmed 47’s claim he’s brought down the price of “the fat drug” and others by “400, 500, 600, percent and more” so he’s just as delusional as his boss and Nuzzi…
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You committed a war crime end of story
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
You committed a war crime end of story
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Hegseth: "As President Trump always has our back, we always have the back of our commanders who are making decisions in difficult situations. All these strikes, they're making judgement calls ensuring they defend the American people. They've done the right things. We'll keep doing that."
December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hegseth: "As President Trump always has our back, we always have the back of our commanders who are making decisions in difficult situations. All these strikes, they're making judgement calls ensuring they defend the American people. They've done the right things. We'll keep doing that."
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Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
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Trump goes on Truth Social melt down last night. Over 400 posts in an hour.
Ranging from Barack Obama facing military tribunal, Michelle Obama writing Biden's executive order via auto pen, J6 was Pelosi fault , Maduro surrendered &Trump runs Venezuela
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#Pinks
www.alternet.org/trump-truth-...
Ranging from Barack Obama facing military tribunal, Michelle Obama writing Biden's executive order via auto pen, J6 was Pelosi fault , Maduro surrendered &Trump runs Venezuela
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#Pinks
www.alternet.org/trump-truth-...
'What’s going on?': Trump posts 'hundreds' of times an hour in overnight Truth Social spree
President Donald Trump went on a bizarre Truth Social posting binge Monday night, as pointed out by many media experts, including Vaughn Sterling, executive producer of "The Source With Kaitlan Collin...
www.alternet.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump goes on Truth Social melt down last night. Over 400 posts in an hour.
Ranging from Barack Obama facing military tribunal, Michelle Obama writing Biden's executive order via auto pen, J6 was Pelosi fault , Maduro surrendered &Trump runs Venezuela
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#Pinks
www.alternet.org/trump-truth-...
Ranging from Barack Obama facing military tribunal, Michelle Obama writing Biden's executive order via auto pen, J6 was Pelosi fault , Maduro surrendered &Trump runs Venezuela
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#Pinks
www.alternet.org/trump-truth-...
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Some people believe worship is a positive attribute.
This is the result.
This is the result.
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Some people believe worship is a positive attribute.
This is the result.
This is the result.
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Lutnick demonstrates why he's called Nutlick: "The greatest cabinet ever for the greatest president ever. I can't be more proud of how you did it, sir. You created the greatest cabinet. It is a joy to be at this table."
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Lutnick demonstrates why he's called Nutlick: "The greatest cabinet ever for the greatest president ever. I can't be more proud of how you did it, sir. You created the greatest cabinet. It is a joy to be at this table."
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I haven’t been posting much but this doesn’t mean that I have stopped fighting for transgender rights. In fact, everyday I fight back as a Civil Rights fellow @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social!
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December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I haven’t been posting much but this doesn’t mean that I have stopped fighting for transgender rights. In fact, everyday I fight back as a Civil Rights fellow @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social!
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Mike Grindr Boy Johnson has to be the least informed person in the world. A Congressperson who doesn’t follow government activities? I guess he’s way too busy looking at kiddie porn or at Grindr profiles or both.
December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Mike Grindr Boy Johnson has to be the least informed person in the world. A Congressperson who doesn’t follow government activities? I guess he’s way too busy looking at kiddie porn or at Grindr profiles or both.