Mike Steele
@mdsteele47.bsky.social
Progressive math teacher educator & researcher at Ball State University, runner, husband, dad. Past prez Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Intellectual troublemaker and coconspirator. Music, hockey, brewing.
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1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
1 - the exec branch can't decline to spend $ Congress appropriated
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
2- the fed govt can't use federal $ to extort states over policy/political disagreements
3-the fed govt can't use federal $ to impose conditions unrelated to the funding program
4-the fed govt can't use federal $ to coerce states
Someone inside with the tape needs to leak this for free.
December 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Someone inside with the tape needs to leak this for free.
The Bears game ending seconds before the Ari/Cher/Bowen’s final SNL is the true Christmas miracle.
December 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The Bears game ending seconds before the Ari/Cher/Bowen’s final SNL is the true Christmas miracle.
There is no way I would grant this team tomorrow off after these two lackluster performances.
The final horn sounds and the #Canes lose in Tampa, 6-4.
A frustrating result after giving up a three-goal lead for the second consecutive day.
Carolina moves to 22-10-3 this season.
They're off tomorrow, will practice Monday, and meet the Panthers again on Tuesday.
A frustrating result after giving up a three-goal lead for the second consecutive day.
Carolina moves to 22-10-3 this season.
They're off tomorrow, will practice Monday, and meet the Panthers again on Tuesday.
December 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
There is no way I would grant this team tomorrow off after these two lackluster performances.
Well, that whole sequence was a beer league special.
December 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Well, that whole sequence was a beer league special.
Svech immediately thriving on the fourth line.
December 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Svech immediately thriving on the fourth line.
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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The Brown school shooting/MIT physics professor murder is echoing powerfully with me.
A thread 🧵
Let me start by saying we don't know anything about the murderer's motives and they may remain shrouded given his self-inflicted demise.
I do not want to speculate.
1/15
A thread 🧵
Let me start by saying we don't know anything about the murderer's motives and they may remain shrouded given his self-inflicted demise.
I do not want to speculate.
1/15
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Brown school shooting/MIT physics professor murder is echoing powerfully with me.
A thread 🧵
Let me start by saying we don't know anything about the murderer's motives and they may remain shrouded given his self-inflicted demise.
I do not want to speculate.
1/15
A thread 🧵
Let me start by saying we don't know anything about the murderer's motives and they may remain shrouded given his self-inflicted demise.
I do not want to speculate.
1/15
PLAY HAWAII 5-0 YOU COWARDS #CarolinaCulture
December 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
PLAY HAWAII 5-0 YOU COWARDS #CarolinaCulture
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EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. military on Sept. 2 to kill all 11 people on a suspected drug-smuggling boat because they were on an internal list of military targets, the commander overseeing the operation told lawmakers, according to multiple sources.
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
Adm. Frank Bradley said U.S. intelligence had identified the 11 people on the boat and determined the military was authorized to kill them as part of Trump’s campaign against alleged drug-smuggling vessels.
nbcnews.to
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. military on Sept. 2 to kill all 11 people on a suspected drug-smuggling boat because they were on an internal list of military targets, the commander overseeing the operation told lawmakers, according to multiple sources.
I hope Blake had the courtesy to pick up Skjei’s jockstrap after that goal. Lordy. #CarolinaCulture
December 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I hope Blake had the courtesy to pick up Skjei’s jockstrap after that goal. Lordy. #CarolinaCulture
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If you’re wondering why I’m cheering for Nashville, check out the defensive line up and then tell me why I support an organization that includes Cal Foote or anyone else who’s part of the HC5.
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If you’re wondering why I’m cheering for Nashville, check out the defensive line up and then tell me why I support an organization that includes Cal Foote or anyone else who’s part of the HC5.
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My experience as well. So far we're 2-for-2 on kids having a largely bullying/abuse-free middle school experience. Not without bumpy spots of course, but light years away from what I endured.
My hot take: the anti-bullying stuff has really worked, which is why conservatives are pushing back at it.
My hot take: the anti-bullying stuff has really worked, which is why conservatives are pushing back at it.
for what it’s worth I got roped into helping out with my sixth grader’s extracurricular thing so I’ve had more recent contact with middle schoolers who aren’t mine than I usually do, and biased sample/biased reviewer/etc but my verdict is that the kids are all right
December 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
My experience as well. So far we're 2-for-2 on kids having a largely bullying/abuse-free middle school experience. Not without bumpy spots of course, but light years away from what I endured.
My hot take: the anti-bullying stuff has really worked, which is why conservatives are pushing back at it.
My hot take: the anti-bullying stuff has really worked, which is why conservatives are pushing back at it.
This is your game day reminder that the Wolves signed one of the Hockey Canada Five with absolutely no acknowledgement of the underlying issues, and that the parent organization hasn't discussed the signing or their role in it.
If you're at Lenovo tonight, I implore you to act. #CarolinaCulture
If you're at Lenovo tonight, I implore you to act. #CarolinaCulture
SA Warning:
The whole thing stinks from the top down.
For those not in the know, the Hurricanes org (including their affiliation with the #ChicagoWolves) have now:
1) Attempted to sign 2 of the 5 players accused of sexual assault
2) Actually signed 1 of the 5
The whole thing stinks from the top down.
For those not in the know, the Hurricanes org (including their affiliation with the #ChicagoWolves) have now:
1) Attempted to sign 2 of the 5 players accused of sexual assault
2) Actually signed 1 of the 5
Absolutely fucking trash. This is the Canes’ AHL affiliate for those who thought the work was done after the initial non signing. #CarolinaCulture
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This is your game day reminder that the Wolves signed one of the Hockey Canada Five with absolutely no acknowledgement of the underlying issues, and that the parent organization hasn't discussed the signing or their role in it.
If you're at Lenovo tonight, I implore you to act. #CarolinaCulture
If you're at Lenovo tonight, I implore you to act. #CarolinaCulture
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I hope people take two minutes to listen to this shocking display of bigotry. It brings clarity to what we are fighting against. We should all be sick to hear such un-American drivel from the President of the United States.
Trump: "It’s a hellhole right now. And those Somalians should be out of here. They've destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her. She’s always talking about the Constitution provides me with – go back to your own country and figure out your constitution."
December 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I hope people take two minutes to listen to this shocking display of bigotry. It brings clarity to what we are fighting against. We should all be sick to hear such un-American drivel from the President of the United States.
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Report: Hurricanes’ Tom Dundon close to selling ‘significant’ stake in team
Report: Hurricanes’ Tom Dundon close to selling ‘significant’ stake in team
Dundon has been the sole owner of the Hurricanes since 2021, and has had a majority stake in the team since 2018.
www.dailyfaceoff.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Report: Hurricanes’ Tom Dundon close to selling ‘significant’ stake in team
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Petition for the Chicago Wolves [Carolina Hurricanes AHL affiliate] to Uphold Strong Ethical Standards in Player Signings #chicagowolves #carolinaculture #raiseup
c.org/n22Dfx89tK
c.org/n22Dfx89tK
Sign the Petition
Petition for the Chicago Wolves to Uphold Strong Ethical Standards in Player Signings
c.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Petition for the Chicago Wolves [Carolina Hurricanes AHL affiliate] to Uphold Strong Ethical Standards in Player Signings #chicagowolves #carolinaculture #raiseup
c.org/n22Dfx89tK
c.org/n22Dfx89tK
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SA Warning:
The whole thing stinks from the top down.
For those not in the know, the Hurricanes org (including their affiliation with the #ChicagoWolves) have now:
1) Attempted to sign 2 of the 5 players accused of sexual assault
2) Actually signed 1 of the 5
The whole thing stinks from the top down.
For those not in the know, the Hurricanes org (including their affiliation with the #ChicagoWolves) have now:
1) Attempted to sign 2 of the 5 players accused of sexual assault
2) Actually signed 1 of the 5
Absolutely fucking trash. This is the Canes’ AHL affiliate for those who thought the work was done after the initial non signing. #CarolinaCulture
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
SA Warning:
The whole thing stinks from the top down.
For those not in the know, the Hurricanes org (including their affiliation with the #ChicagoWolves) have now:
1) Attempted to sign 2 of the 5 players accused of sexual assault
2) Actually signed 1 of the 5
The whole thing stinks from the top down.
For those not in the know, the Hurricanes org (including their affiliation with the #ChicagoWolves) have now:
1) Attempted to sign 2 of the 5 players accused of sexual assault
2) Actually signed 1 of the 5
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Fun fact: the US sells more higher ed to China than soybeans
Trump's campaign to kill an industry where America runs a massive trade surplus is succeeding
New foreign student enrollment in the US fell 17% this fall www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fun fact: the US sells more higher ed to China than soybeans
Tom Brady’s level of self-fellating today is a lot even in Tom Brady terms.
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Tom Brady’s level of self-fellating today is a lot even in Tom Brady terms.
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Texas A&M professors have to get clearance from a dean if they want to talk about this game on Monday
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Texas A&M professors have to get clearance from a dean if they want to talk about this game on Monday
I’m glad to be headed home to Indiana but also a bit pained that I’m just over in GSO and not watching the Canes game at Lenovo.
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I’m glad to be headed home to Indiana but also a bit pained that I’m just over in GSO and not watching the Canes game at Lenovo.
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Robert Kuttner reported of Chuck Schumer’s involvement two days ago. He knew.
If he can’t lead them, and make them fall in line, then he shouldn’t be the caucus leader.
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
If he can’t lead them, and make them fall in line, then he shouldn’t be the caucus leader.
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Robert Kuttner reported of Chuck Schumer’s involvement two days ago. He knew.
If he can’t lead them, and make them fall in line, then he shouldn’t be the caucus leader.
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
If he can’t lead them, and make them fall in line, then he shouldn’t be the caucus leader.
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...