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#Resist Int'l organization of alumni & supporters of any study abroad experience. Dedicated to fostering friendships & building a global inclusive community. Equity, Diversity, Languages, ESL, Travel, Climate Crisis, Immigrant Rights, #SaveOurDemocracy
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Deepest gratitude to this amazing community of fierce advocates fighting to protect and promote democracy, human rights, social justice, science and public health, education, or any other way of repairing the world. Wishing everyone a New Year filled with love, kindness, unity, and justice!
January 1, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Deepest gratitude to this amazing community of fierce advocates fighting to protect and promote democracy, human rights, social justice, science and public health, education, or any other way of repairing the world. Wishing everyone a New Year filled with love, kindness, unity, and justice!
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Free people read freely.
“Protecting truth often begins with someone refusing to let it be removed silently.”
@ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org
“Protecting truth often begins with someone refusing to let it be removed silently.”
@ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Free people read freely.
“Protecting truth often begins with someone refusing to let it be removed silently.”
@ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org
“Protecting truth often begins with someone refusing to let it be removed silently.”
@ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @la-cac.org
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I wrote a new piece for @truthout.org looking back at 2025 — a year when educators didn’t just endure repression, they built resistance. ✊🏽📚
Education has never been neutral—It either liberates or subjugates.
Here are the stories of those who resisted subjugation.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
Education has never been neutral—It either liberates or subjugates.
Here are the stories of those who resisted subjugation.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
In 2025, Educators Didn’t Just Endure Repression. They Built Resistance.
The right wants the teaching of history to no longer indict power or inspire resistance. But our side won’t submit.
truthout.org
December 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I wrote a new piece for @truthout.org looking back at 2025 — a year when educators didn’t just endure repression, they built resistance. ✊🏽📚
Education has never been neutral—It either liberates or subjugates.
Here are the stories of those who resisted subjugation.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
Education has never been neutral—It either liberates or subjugates.
Here are the stories of those who resisted subjugation.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
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The US is on a human rights watch list, and there are literally countries warning about visiting the United States of America.
All it took was one year of Putin’s puppet being in power again.
All it took was one year of Putin’s puppet being in power again.
December 31, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The US is on a human rights watch list, and there are literally countries warning about visiting the United States of America.
All it took was one year of Putin’s puppet being in power again.
All it took was one year of Putin’s puppet being in power again.
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And here’s the gift link to the article @donmoyn.bsky.social brilliantly takes apart.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
December 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
And here’s the gift link to the article @donmoyn.bsky.social brilliantly takes apart.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
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Spot on @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social. The system is nothing but a sausage machine. A system designed to reward drudgery and to suppress the individual.
But of course a proper education system would be expensive and not what the establishment wants…
Schulz put it best here in Peanuts…
But of course a proper education system would be expensive and not what the establishment wants…
Schulz put it best here in Peanuts…
December 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Spot on @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social. The system is nothing but a sausage machine. A system designed to reward drudgery and to suppress the individual.
But of course a proper education system would be expensive and not what the establishment wants…
Schulz put it best here in Peanuts…
But of course a proper education system would be expensive and not what the establishment wants…
Schulz put it best here in Peanuts…
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December 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Without proper education, you get this…
December 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Without proper education, you get this…
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There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
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A smarter model for paying for college: income-based repayment. You start paying your student loans only once you earn enough to comfortably get by. That turns higher ed debt into something more like a tax surcharge on success, not a choke collar on people who are struggling.
December 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A smarter model for paying for college: income-based repayment. You start paying your student loans only once you earn enough to comfortably get by. That turns higher ed debt into something more like a tax surcharge on success, not a choke collar on people who are struggling.
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We need your help to see the full picture of how the dismantling of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is affecting students, parents, school employees and their wider communities.
Here's how to reach out:
Here's how to reach out:
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We need your help to see the full picture of how the dismantling of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is affecting students, parents, school employees and their wider communities.
Here's how to reach out:
Here's how to reach out:
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As the year ends, let me thank public school teachers who, under difficult circumstances, are doing their best to educate our kids.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
December 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
As the year ends, let me thank public school teachers who, under difficult circumstances, are doing their best to educate our kids.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
If this country is to flourish, we need the best education system in the world. Let’s fight for a nation where teachers are well-paid & respected.
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Day #338
1. South Korea invests in education. Way to recycle! Education benefits & improves outcomes.
Perhaps spending more on education, passing the bipartisan immigration bill, we could lead the way again.
#proudblue #pinks
Compare that to cost....
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
1. South Korea invests in education. Way to recycle! Education benefits & improves outcomes.
Perhaps spending more on education, passing the bipartisan immigration bill, we could lead the way again.
#proudblue #pinks
Compare that to cost....
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly recycling tech that extracts 99 percent pure nickel and cobalt from waste batteries.
interestingengineering.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Day #338
1. South Korea invests in education. Way to recycle! Education benefits & improves outcomes.
Perhaps spending more on education, passing the bipartisan immigration bill, we could lead the way again.
#proudblue #pinks
Compare that to cost....
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
1. South Korea invests in education. Way to recycle! Education benefits & improves outcomes.
Perhaps spending more on education, passing the bipartisan immigration bill, we could lead the way again.
#proudblue #pinks
Compare that to cost....
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
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Trump is again coming for free speech and Education. From banning words that can be used to teach preschoolers to taking away funds for Special Education.
He is limiting today’s children from achieving their highest potential.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
He is limiting today’s children from achieving their highest potential.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
December 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Trump is again coming for free speech and Education. From banning words that can be used to teach preschoolers to taking away funds for Special Education.
He is limiting today’s children from achieving their highest potential.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
He is limiting today’s children from achieving their highest potential.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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My former coworker has her students design a winter hat at the beginning of the school year. Her mom them crochets them for the kids, and surprises them the last day before Winter break😍
December 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
My former coworker has her students design a winter hat at the beginning of the school year. Her mom them crochets them for the kids, and surprises them the last day before Winter break😍
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Trump’s social-media screening plan for British, EU and Japanese visitors is a boon for Canadian tourism as tourism money dries up for America and goes elsewhere
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Trump’s social-media screening plan for British, EU and Japanese visitors is a boon for Canadian tourism
Canada’s tourism sector is already on track for a banner year thanks to Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Trump’s social-media screening plan for British, EU and Japanese visitors is a boon for Canadian tourism as tourism money dries up for America and goes elsewhere
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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Re: increasing funding for education in VA: “there’s a lot of interesting ideas out there in the tax base for doing that.”
One interesting idea would be a millionaire’s tax in Virginia. 🤔
www.henricocitizen.com/virginia-dep...
One interesting idea would be a millionaire’s tax in Virginia. 🤔
www.henricocitizen.com/virginia-dep...
Virginia Dept. of Ed projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years
Virginia’s recently published enrollment data indicates that state schools will need about $1.2 billion over the next two years, more than was projected just weeks ago amid challenges in funding other...
www.henricocitizen.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Re: increasing funding for education in VA: “there’s a lot of interesting ideas out there in the tax base for doing that.”
One interesting idea would be a millionaire’s tax in Virginia. 🤔
www.henricocitizen.com/virginia-dep...
One interesting idea would be a millionaire’s tax in Virginia. 🤔
www.henricocitizen.com/virginia-dep...
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After Duffy’s ridiculous request for travelers to dress better, people are wearing more pajamas to the airport.
Duffy should worry less about what people wear and more about the increasing number of plane crashes since he took over.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
www.independent.co.uk/news
Duffy should worry less about what people wear and more about the increasing number of plane crashes since he took over.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
www.independent.co.uk/news
Passengers are wearing pajamas to the airport in protest against etiquette push
The Transportation Department has urged Americans to dress nicer at the airport as it believes that correlates with good behavior
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
After Duffy’s ridiculous request for travelers to dress better, people are wearing more pajamas to the airport.
Duffy should worry less about what people wear and more about the increasing number of plane crashes since he took over.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
www.independent.co.uk/news
Duffy should worry less about what people wear and more about the increasing number of plane crashes since he took over.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
www.independent.co.uk/news
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen: Don't
"The Trump administration sows hatred and fear of the ‘other’, so it should come as no surprise that tourism numbers are dropping sharply."
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"The Trump administration sows hatred and fear of the ‘other’, so it should come as no surprise that tourism numbers are dropping sharply."
shorturl.at/eHwot
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht
I love many things about the land of my birth but Donald Trump’s America has become an unwelcoming country of deep divisions and waning trust
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December 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen: Don't
"The Trump administration sows hatred and fear of the ‘other’, so it should come as no surprise that tourism numbers are dropping sharply."
shorturl.at/eHwot
"The Trump administration sows hatred and fear of the ‘other’, so it should come as no surprise that tourism numbers are dropping sharply."
shorturl.at/eHwot
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The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
Justice Department Uses Children's Book Character To Promote Deportation
The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
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New U.S. border rules are creating chaos for Canadians. Stays over 30 days may now trigger extra forms, fees, fingerprinting and photos! However, enforcement is totally inconsistent. Depends on the officer, depends on the crossing.
#TravelAlert
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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#TravelAlert
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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Canadians face confusion over new U.S. border crossing rules — CTV News
Canadians travelling to the U.S. are facing new rules at the border. On Jan. 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, int...
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December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
New U.S. border rules are creating chaos for Canadians. Stays over 30 days may now trigger extra forms, fees, fingerprinting and photos! However, enforcement is totally inconsistent. Depends on the officer, depends on the crossing.
#TravelAlert
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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#TravelAlert
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/A4A-VbCxvT9O...
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A heads-up to anyone traveling to the U.S. from abroad: Be prepared for increased scrutiny of your online presence. Travelers from countries like Britain, France, Germany, and South Korea could soon be subject to a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a
December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A heads-up to anyone traveling to the U.S. from abroad: Be prepared for increased scrutiny of your online presence. Travelers from countries like Britain, France, Germany, and South Korea could soon be subject to a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a