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Patrick Hardy
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aspiring to be the anti-stephen miller of my generation he/him
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 1h
Ok this guy must have received a terminal diagnosis of some kind. No way he's thinking about this, with this level of self-awareness, just out of the blue.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h
Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 9h
The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.
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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 21h
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 8h
In the criminal legal system, prosecutors often add an enhancement charge for crimes committed in front of children. But when the perpetrator is the state itself, what recourse is there for victims?
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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 10h
"And when masked men grab a parent from the school car line or the corner coffee shop, all students in that school or neighborhood are subject to trauma and made to understand: The state can make people disappear. It is to be feared."
The Assault on Children
MAGA's use of kids to consolidate authoritarianism
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 9h
Something I didn't appreciate until my kids started school was just how enmeshed the tech industry is in public ed. Attendance, school lunch, communication, calendars, testing, teaching tools--everything has its own app. There's a lot of money to be made there.
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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 9h
Meanwhile, ed tech companies are salivating--eager to sell "solutions" to families whose schools will now struggle (even more than they already have) to meet their kids' learning needs.

(Here are a few of the ed tech ads I've been tracking over the past few months)
Always Icecream - Smart Fun Kids with ADHD often thrive in the right environment-one that's flexible, engaging, and built around how they learn best. That's exactly what Always Icecream offers Designed to spark focus and motivation, Always Icecream empowers learners with ADHD to feel confident, capable, and in control of their learning. Here's how: Short, engaging lessons that match real attention spans Multisensory learning with videos, games, audio & interactivity Flexible scheduling--learn when energy is high, pause when needed Life skill development like goal-setting and time management Practical lessons in nutrition, safety, digital behavior & more Whether they're a morning person, a wiggle-break taker, or a hands-on explorer, Always Icecream helps your daughter learn in a way that works for them. Try it today for just $1.99 and discover the difference! SHORT, ENGAGING LESSONS 5/7 Crimson Global Academy Your child's learning differences are not a disadvantage. If your child isn't thriving in the classroom, you're not alone. Whether they need more flexibility, individual support, or a pace that works for them, there are better alternatives than a traditional school. Learn about flexible online education that works. Talk to us today! Does your child struggle with anxiety at school? Education designed for students who need more than the traditional system. Talk to us today! Turito USA turito Al Tutor Struggling with homework? Meet your new best friend - Turito's Al Tutor! Learn anywhere, ask anytime, and get instant solutions " Start your free Al session today! Al Tutor Smarter Learning, Made Simple Your all-in-one study companion for faster progress and better results turito Upload Instantly turn your files into flashcards, quizzes, and summaries Paste a Link Learn directly from YouTube videos or websites Record Capture audlo or screen to create notes and podcasts Practice for Exams Take interactive mock tests Start Free Al Session Today Mosaic: We Are Born To Learn Do you ever worry your children will "fall behind"? What does that even mean in a learner-led world? Join us 10/01 @ 12/3PM PT/ET We'll dig into: LN The stories & fears behind falling "behind" How we can reframe success on each child's terms Practical guidance for supporting learners in their own rhythm Join us as we rethink learning without a curriculum. Event registration is $5, or free for Mosaic Members. Mosaic We Are Born To Learn What My If Child Falls Behind? Ahead, behind, on target who decides? A closer look at criticicm and comnarison in
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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 9h
Meanwhile, ed tech companies are salivating--eager to sell "solutions" to families whose schools will now struggle (even more than they already have) to meet their kids' learning needs.

(Here are a few of the ed tech ads I've been tracking over the past few months)
Always Icecream - Smart Fun Kids with ADHD often thrive in the right environment-one that's flexible, engaging, and built around how they learn best. That's exactly what Always Icecream offers Designed to spark focus and motivation, Always Icecream empowers learners with ADHD to feel confident, capable, and in control of their learning. Here's how: Short, engaging lessons that match real attention spans Multisensory learning with videos, games, audio & interactivity Flexible scheduling--learn when energy is high, pause when needed Life skill development like goal-setting and time management Practical lessons in nutrition, safety, digital behavior & more Whether they're a morning person, a wiggle-break taker, or a hands-on explorer, Always Icecream helps your daughter learn in a way that works for them. Try it today for just $1.99 and discover the difference! SHORT, ENGAGING LESSONS 5/7 Crimson Global Academy Your child's learning differences are not a disadvantage. If your child isn't thriving in the classroom, you're not alone. Whether they need more flexibility, individual support, or a pace that works for them, there are better alternatives than a traditional school. Learn about flexible online education that works. Talk to us today! Does your child struggle with anxiety at school? Education designed for students who need more than the traditional system. Talk to us today! Turito USA turito Al Tutor Struggling with homework? Meet your new best friend - Turito's Al Tutor! Learn anywhere, ask anytime, and get instant solutions " Start your free Al session today! Al Tutor Smarter Learning, Made Simple Your all-in-one study companion for faster progress and better results turito Upload Instantly turn your files into flashcards, quizzes, and summaries Paste a Link Learn directly from YouTube videos or websites Record Capture audlo or screen to create notes and podcasts Practice for Exams Take interactive mock tests Start Free Al Session Today Mosaic: We Are Born To Learn Do you ever worry your children will "fall behind"? What does that even mean in a learner-led world? Join us 10/01 @ 12/3PM PT/ET We'll dig into: LN The stories & fears behind falling "behind" How we can reframe success on each child's terms Practical guidance for supporting learners in their own rhythm Join us as we rethink learning without a curriculum. Event registration is $5, or free for Mosaic Members. Mosaic We Are Born To Learn What My If Child Falls Behind? Ahead, behind, on target who decides? A closer look at criticicm and comnarison in
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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 1d
We will need Nuremberg-like trials
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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 1d
ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 1d
ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 1d
And the lil guy faced down a snake, gila monster, tarantula, hawk, scorpion, and man with a gun all in a day's work.
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 1d
This doc had not one but two animal duels with perfect cinematography and dramatic timing
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 1d
Not me resisting the urge to google "is the kangaroo rat documentary real"
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 1d
There are monsters among us, but there are also heroes
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Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 2d
During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door. 

It wasn’t the feds —  it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’
During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...
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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 2d
Another reason to mask at protests, aside from COVID safety and protection from doxxing, is that a lot of responsible documenters don't want to publish protesters' faces (esp without their consent) right now. Your face being in a shot may prevent people from sharing a worthwhile image publicly.
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Jennifer Molidor @jennifermolidor.bsky.social · 2d
Hanging onto every bit of good news

The river has come alive in the Klamath with wild Chinook salmon. The wider ecosystem is healing.

This most powerful story of Indigenous-led #rewilding after the largest dam removal in US history keeps getting better.

lostcoastoutpost.com/2025/oct/9/o...
One Year After Klamath Dam Removal, 'There's Just Fish Jumping All Over the Place': Scientists Describe Improvements to Water Quality and Wildlife
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Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · 2d
Lyz outdid herself today
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Lyz @lyz.bsky.social · 2d
I wrote about the Elizabeth Holmes of the media lyz.substack.com/p/let-the-al...
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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 2d
Seems I was right that this is an initial pilot for what could be the ISF.
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PanAmerican @dkpseudo.bsky.social · 2d
"Members of the armed forces of Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates are expected to be embedded with the team of 200 U.S. troops, according to one of the officials."

Weird that AP reported this bit, but NBC didn't.

apnews.com/article/mide...
US is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the Gaza ceasefire deal
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and privat...
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 2d
None of us can do everything but each of us can do SOMETHING.
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 3d
Singing Golden and I absolutely choked on the first high note, to which my three-year-old responds matter-of-factly, "it's not like that."
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 3d
Without comment.

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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 3d
This sucks so much
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Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 4d
SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year
Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File
www.gamefile.news
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Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 4d
SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year
Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File
www.gamefile.news
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 3d
This remains the most important piece i’ve written about the goals and ideological principles of the second Trump administration www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 3d
-Found some great recipes
-Made some pocket friends
-Got a free book from a giveaway
-Arranged an IRL meetup with a local school board person
-Joined a book club
-Coped with the horrors
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 4d
Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
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Patrick Hardy @patrickdhardy.bsky.social · 3d
Reskeeting for the sheer amount of work that went into this thread
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Liminal 🔱 LDS @liminal-lds.bsky.social · 4d
I opened D. Michael Quinn's *Origins of Power* book to read about how the church has settled on succession of church leadership. There's more there than I remember, and more than I typically see people discuss when it comes up.

Let's look 🧵
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🎃scarecrowcialism👻 @swolecialism.bsky.social · 3d
I have frogs everywhere
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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 3d
This is what every Democratic state needs to do, tell its state university leaders that they will lose all state appropriations if they sign the compact. Take the decision out of feckless college administrators’ hands.
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Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 4d
Virginia State Senate Dems just brought down fire and fury regarding the “Compact,” notifying the President and Rector that UVA would lose ALL STATE APPROPRIATIONS if it signs and cedes the University to “federal political control.” Notably, their letter directly restates points made here by @siva.
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Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 4d
The “compact” for higher ed is an unserious document written by unserious people from a position of spectacular ignorance. No one should take it seriously. Sadly, my bosses are taking it seriously.

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