Sannl04
@sannl04.bsky.social
Educator, educational policy, longtime news consumer andcommenter, Hoosier (not an Indianan), and fan of the disposition of my avi pup (now old, but still bold companion.)
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Sannl04
@sannl04.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Trying to connect with my fellow Hoosier twitx-exodusers. I am mostly here to stay informed, let off some snark steam, and add news comments here and there. But also hope to stay connected w/others concerned with ed in Indiana, and more broadly as the sustained attack on public education continues.
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"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
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MAGA Republicans are pushing to grift $50 Million to Mike The Traitor Flynn for his assistance in the January 6th Domestic Terror Attack while wanting to Court Martial @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for reminding troops that they can refuse unlawful orders? What TF!?!?
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
MAGA Republicans are pushing to grift $50 Million to Mike The Traitor Flynn for his assistance in the January 6th Domestic Terror Attack while wanting to Court Martial @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for reminding troops that they can refuse unlawful orders? What TF!?!?
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Oh great 🤦🏻♀️
Indiana House returning next week amid redistricting standoff; Senate will return Dec. 8
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Indiana House returning next week amid redistricting standoff; Senate will return Dec. 8 • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana House members will return to the Statehouse next week in an apparent attempt to force action on President Donald Trump’s demands for congressional redistricting in the state.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Oh great 🤦🏻♀️
Keep your eyes watching these races. Bolts does a great job reporting, analyzing and tracking. A Top Notch follow.
More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Keep your eyes watching these races. Bolts does a great job reporting, analyzing and tracking. A Top Notch follow.
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More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
More elections are already around the corner, mere days.
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
And Democrats have opportunities to build on their November gains by flipping more offices: in Tennessee, in Georgia, in Florida.
And that's just the tip of a busy election month.
My new guide, just out:
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Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly told the White House that most Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly told the White House that most Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
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ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
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I talk about her in my Black abolitionists of NYC walking tour and usually no one has heard of her but she was Rosa Parks on the bus 100 years before that incident.
In 1855 Elizabeth Jennings Graham brought a suit that initiated the desegregation of NYC transit. Raised by politically active parents (her was mother formerly enslaved, her entrepreneur father was awarded a patent in 1821) Ms. Graham was a teacher, organist, & kindergarten founder.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I talk about her in my Black abolitionists of NYC walking tour and usually no one has heard of her but she was Rosa Parks on the bus 100 years before that incident.
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My colleague, Dr. Vahid Abedini, was illegally detained by ICE on Saturday. He is currently being held without a court date in sight, despite being in the country legally. Please spread the word! We must ensure his due process rights are upheld. www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
OU College of International Studies professor reportedly arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly arrested an OU professor at Will Rogers International Airport Saturday.
www.oudaily.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
My colleague, Dr. Vahid Abedini, was illegally detained by ICE on Saturday. He is currently being held without a court date in sight, despite being in the country legally. Please spread the word! We must ensure his due process rights are upheld. www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
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If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
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BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
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Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
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Sorkin: “The White House said that China was going to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans…by January. We're now just about a month and a half away from that. They have, according to the USDA report, only made two big purchases…in total, 332,000 metric tons..."
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sorkin: “The White House said that China was going to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans…by January. We're now just about a month and a half away from that. They have, according to the USDA report, only made two big purchases…in total, 332,000 metric tons..."
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Literally EVERY parent should ban Roblox
Every parent whose career has to do with online safety also bans Roblox.
Every game designer parent I know bans Roblox for their kids
November 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Literally EVERY parent should ban Roblox
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They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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Not for Brazilians this morning, we're in a great mood! Exploding memes everywhere
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Brazilian police arrest Bolsonaro amid suspicions he was about to flee
Politician reportedly taken from his villa into custody at a federal police base about 7 miles from presidential palace
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Not for Brazilians this morning, we're in a great mood! Exploding memes everywhere
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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I said this in my most recent @theatlantic.com article: The lawmakers had to make that video because it's so likely that Trump is, in fact, giving illegal orders, as @gregsargent.bsky.social discusses here.
What's weirdly missing from coverage of the Dem video is any discussion of this Q: Is it reasonable to fear Trump is giving illegal orders, or not? The answer is, yes, of course it is.
On the boat bombings, for instance, evidence is extensive. Here's a look at it:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
On the boat bombings, for instance, evidence is extensive. Here's a look at it:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I said this in my most recent @theatlantic.com article: The lawmakers had to make that video because it's so likely that Trump is, in fact, giving illegal orders, as @gregsargent.bsky.social discusses here.
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Just to get this straight
Witkoff doesn't know Russian and relies on a Kremlin provided interpreter at high level meetings
Dmitriev is actively engaging in meetings with American elected representatives
the Witkoff-Dmitriev pact was authored without knowledge of senior State Department staff
Witkoff doesn't know Russian and relies on a Kremlin provided interpreter at high level meetings
Dmitriev is actively engaging in meetings with American elected representatives
the Witkoff-Dmitriev pact was authored without knowledge of senior State Department staff
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Just to get this straight
Witkoff doesn't know Russian and relies on a Kremlin provided interpreter at high level meetings
Dmitriev is actively engaging in meetings with American elected representatives
the Witkoff-Dmitriev pact was authored without knowledge of senior State Department staff
Witkoff doesn't know Russian and relies on a Kremlin provided interpreter at high level meetings
Dmitriev is actively engaging in meetings with American elected representatives
the Witkoff-Dmitriev pact was authored without knowledge of senior State Department staff
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“America first has been replaced by Argentina first.” — South Dakota farmer Charlie Johnson
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Take it from South Dakota Democratic Party farmers: Trump ag and trade policies are disastrous for rural America — The South Dakota Standard
Three South Dakota farmers are pushing back against President Trump’s farm policies. In a video released Tuesday morning, South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill, former legislator Fr...
www.sdstandardnow.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“America first has been replaced by Argentina first.” — South Dakota farmer Charlie Johnson
www.sdstandardnow.com/home/sddp-fa...
www.sdstandardnow.com/home/sddp-fa...
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Mamdani is the smartest politician I’ve seen in quite awhile.
Trump has said a number of times that you'd be surprised how much he and Mamdani agree on. (Talks again about building housing, lowering rents.)
Trump: "I expect to be helping him, not hurting him."
Trump: "I expect to be helping him, not hurting him."
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Mamdani is the smartest politician I’ve seen in quite awhile.
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"What Donald Trump wants is, he wants to use fear and intimidation to silence dissent, to silence opposition, and to silence speech," Crow said. "I'm not going to allow that to happen, because the moment we allow that to happen is the moment we lose our democracy." to.pbs.org/48dJEMx
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"What Donald Trump wants is, he wants to use fear and intimidation to silence dissent, to silence opposition, and to silence speech," Crow said. "I'm not going to allow that to happen, because the moment we allow that to happen is the moment we lose our democracy." to.pbs.org/48dJEMx
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This is what you get when you pay to support legacy media vs what you get when you support Democracy Docket.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is what you get when you pay to support legacy media vs what you get when you support Democracy Docket.
Subscribe to independent, pro-democracy Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Subscribe to independent, pro-democracy Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Important to understand that shame has no power over these people, because they feel no shame over doing things like promoting Nazism, but sufficient "noise" in the form of media attention and complaints from embarrassed Republicans can have some effect on policy.
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In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
wapo.st
November 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Important to understand that shame has no power over these people, because they feel no shame over doing things like promoting Nazism, but sufficient "noise" in the form of media attention and complaints from embarrassed Republicans can have some effect on policy.
wapo.st/4rdDQew
wapo.st/4rdDQew