Karin Chenoweth
@karinchenoweth.bsky.social
Founder, Democracy and Education, which provides information and a community to school board candidates and their supporters, particularly if they are facing extremism. democracy-education.org
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
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Sure. But but it was way better for your career, and the esteem of many of your highly placed professional peers, to be wrong about this and so many people were. They’re doing great btw www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
Opinion | The Resistance Libs Were Right
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January 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Sure. But but it was way better for your career, and the esteem of many of your highly placed professional peers, to be wrong about this and so many people were. They’re doing great btw www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
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In small towns across America, vigils just like this one have been taking place all weekend ❤️❤️✊️✊️
Happening NOW in the small Adirondack community of Chestertown, NY.
#ICEOutForGood
@indivisible.org @indivisible-adk.bsky.social
#ICEOutForGood
@indivisible.org @indivisible-adk.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
In small towns across America, vigils just like this one have been taking place all weekend ❤️❤️✊️✊️
I know there's a lot of passion to help fix what is ailing America. Here's one thought. You live in a school district. See if your district is holding an election for school board this year. If so, find out if there is a pro-public education candidate. If so, do something to support--put up a
January 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I know there's a lot of passion to help fix what is ailing America. Here's one thought. You live in a school district. See if your district is holding an election for school board this year. If so, find out if there is a pro-public education candidate. If so, do something to support--put up a
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"...a white mob that, with the help of federal troops, killed hundreds of black sharecroppers in the town of Elaine, on the eastern edge of Arkansas."
It's history that we never teach. The review opens with the story of a Black woman who had grown up in Elaine & had never heard about the massacre.
It's history that we never teach. The review opens with the story of a Black woman who had grown up in Elaine & had never heard about the massacre.
The Elaine massacre of October 1919, writes Atul Dev, represents “a pivotal episode of American history, consigned inexplicably to the margins.” https://go.nybooks.com/4s3ui6p
‘They Killed Our People’ | Atul Dev
In the spring of 2008, at a small desk piled with papers and notebooks, Lisa Hicks-Gilbert sat spellbound in front of a laptop. After a lifetime of
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December 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"...a white mob that, with the help of federal troops, killed hundreds of black sharecroppers in the town of Elaine, on the eastern edge of Arkansas."
It's history that we never teach. The review opens with the story of a Black woman who had grown up in Elaine & had never heard about the massacre.
It's history that we never teach. The review opens with the story of a Black woman who had grown up in Elaine & had never heard about the massacre.
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The American response to mass shooting was to argue there were too many doors and that we must protect the innocent guns
Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme following the mass shooting in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, as hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out at Bondi Beach to honor victims.
Australia announces sweeping gun buyback program as surfers honor Bondi victims
The massacre has prompted a national reckoning about antisemitism and questions about whether the country’s leaders took seriously enough the threat to Australian Jews.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The American response to mass shooting was to argue there were too many doors and that we must protect the innocent guns
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It’s good to see local superintendents and media saying the thing I have been saying for years.
The Missouri GOP supermajority has schemed to defund public schools and send the money to private religious schools. This will close the rural schools in my state.
The Missouri GOP supermajority has schemed to defund public schools and send the money to private religious schools. This will close the rural schools in my state.
December 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It’s good to see local superintendents and media saying the thing I have been saying for years.
The Missouri GOP supermajority has schemed to defund public schools and send the money to private religious schools. This will close the rural schools in my state.
The Missouri GOP supermajority has schemed to defund public schools and send the money to private religious schools. This will close the rural schools in my state.
You're wondering what to do to shore up democracy? You live in a school district. See if there's an election for school board this year. If there is, find out if there are any candidates. (Many elections have none.) If there are, see if anyone is pro-democracy and pro-public school. If so, do
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
You're wondering what to do to shore up democracy? You live in a school district. See if there's an election for school board this year. If there is, find out if there are any candidates. (Many elections have none.) If there are, see if anyone is pro-democracy and pro-public school. If so, do
Now is when you should be looking in your school district to find out if there is an election this year. If so, ask around--is there a pro-public education candidate running? If so, that person needs your help and support. If not, find someone to run--maybe it's yourself!
democracy-education.org
democracy-education.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Now is when you should be looking in your school district to find out if there is an election this year. If so, ask around--is there a pro-public education candidate running? If so, that person needs your help and support. If not, find someone to run--maybe it's yourself!
democracy-education.org
democracy-education.org
Our country voted to become sicker, poorer, dumber, and meaner.
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
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“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
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November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Our country voted to become sicker, poorer, dumber, and meaner.
This is your regular reminder that you live in a school district. Look around. Is there a school board seat up this year (could be as early as May!)? Are there candidates running? The way many extremists get on school boards is through unopposed races. If you have a pro-public education candidate
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is your regular reminder that you live in a school district. Look around. Is there a school board seat up this year (could be as early as May!)? Are there candidates running? The way many extremists get on school boards is through unopposed races. If you have a pro-public education candidate
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Supporting Democracy Begins in School: Why School Board Races Matter and How You Can Help
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Supporting Democracy Begins Where You Live
Why School Board Races Matter & How You Can Help
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November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Supporting Democracy Begins in School: Why School Board Races Matter and How You Can Help
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An interesting take. Thanks, Josh.
With Tucker Carlson back in the news, reposting my piece @slate.com about my time working with Tucker @cnn.com years ago.
The change from impish sarcastic conserva-bro with a bowtie to…whatever this is…mirrors so much of the Right’s own trajectory over time.
slate.com/business/202...
The change from impish sarcastic conserva-bro with a bowtie to…whatever this is…mirrors so much of the Right’s own trajectory over time.
slate.com/business/202...
The Jokes Tucker Carlson Told in Private When I Worked for Him
My profane, revealing year working for a future demagogue.
slate.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
An interesting take. Thanks, Josh.
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This billionaire is trolling hardworking educators—and making jokes about gutting supports for special needs kids.
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This billionaire is trolling hardworking educators—and making jokes about gutting supports for special needs kids.
Will Bunch is always worth reading.
Gift link!
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If your kid is on the spectrum, or if you're transgender, or speak Spanish, or just grow a beard, they hate you because you dare to be 'different'
Inside the war on this basic human right -- to not conform -- that is central to Trump's fascist project
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Inside the war on this basic human right -- to not conform -- that is central to Trump's fascist project
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Will Bunch is always worth reading.
This is my semi-regular reminder that if you're looking for something to do to push against authoritarianism, you might have to look no farther than your very own school district. Extremists want to take it over and cause havoc. Don't let them! See if there's a sensible pro-public education
October 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is my semi-regular reminder that if you're looking for something to do to push against authoritarianism, you might have to look no farther than your very own school district. Extremists want to take it over and cause havoc. Don't let them! See if there's a sensible pro-public education
What kind of country do we want to be? This isn't my idea of a good country.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was right about Alabama’s death-by-prolonged-suffocation execution method.
(She has been right about this stuff before.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
(She has been right about this stuff before.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What kind of country do we want to be? This isn't my idea of a good country.
geez
"Federal agents fired a pepper round that struck the pastor of the College Heights United Church of Christ. The impact caked his face in orange powder...
“I’m in a lot of pain,” the pastor texted from the emergency room, “He clearly was aiming for the face.”
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“I’m in a lot of pain,” the pastor texted from the emergency room, “He clearly was aiming for the face.”
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
October 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
geez
What struck me about Reagan's talk was how he was trying to convince people of his point of view. What a refreshing thing for a president to do. We've heard so much bluster and "trust me, I'm smart" from this president.
I love source documentation! Thanks @sifill.bsky.social for sharing. 👇👇👇
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
October 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What struck me about Reagan's talk was how he was trying to convince people of his point of view. What a refreshing thing for a president to do. We've heard so much bluster and "trust me, I'm smart" from this president.
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Violating schools, churches, and hospitals is a way to say that there is no safe space. Teachers, clergy, doctors, and nurses can't help you. There is no one to trust, no place to go.
October 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Violating schools, churches, and hospitals is a way to say that there is no safe space. Teachers, clergy, doctors, and nurses can't help you. There is no one to trust, no place to go.
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USPS PRO TIP: To make sure your mail-in ballot, tax return or legal document gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office and ask for a manual postmark at the counter in person
Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off
Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
USPS PRO TIP: To make sure your mail-in ballot, tax return or legal document gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office and ask for a manual postmark at the counter in person
Many districts are holding school board elections this November, particularly in Virginia and New Jersey. Don't be someone who gets to that on the ballot and say--ack, I forgot to find out who to vote for! Ask a trusted friend or neighbor. Or do your own research. drive.google.com/file/d/1aaKG...
How to Research School Board Candidates & Note Catcher
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October 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Many districts are holding school board elections this November, particularly in Virginia and New Jersey. Don't be someone who gets to that on the ballot and say--ack, I forgot to find out who to vote for! Ask a trusted friend or neighbor. Or do your own research. drive.google.com/file/d/1aaKG...
Following #NoKings, are you wondering what you can do? Look and see if there is a school board election in your district, and see if there is a pro-public education candidate running against an extremist and get involved. Put a sign in your window or yard; host a meet-and-greet; text your friends.
October 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Following #NoKings, are you wondering what you can do? Look and see if there is a school board election in your district, and see if there is a pro-public education candidate running against an extremist and get involved. Put a sign in your window or yard; host a meet-and-greet; text your friends.