Tracy O’Connell Novick
@tracynovick.bsky.social
Yes, that Tracy Novick
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Education policy and finance
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from the Heart of the Commonwealth
Sometimes random photos of the cat
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she/her/hers
Education policy and finance
I speak here only for me/ nullius in verba
from the Heart of the Commonwealth
Sometimes random photos of the cat
linktr.ee/TracyNovick
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“An ICE agent lured Wilmer out of his home under false pretenses, posing as a construction worker who claimed to have hit Wilmer’s car and needed him to step outside to verify." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Senator says ICE ‘attack dog’ caused ‘horrific’ injuries to unresisting man as he was detained
Patty Murray of Washington state said ICE agents lied to Wilmer Toledo-Martinez to lure him outside before dog attacked him
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“An ICE agent lured Wilmer out of his home under false pretenses, posing as a construction worker who claimed to have hit Wilmer’s car and needed him to step outside to verify." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Anyone who knows this history should know there’s no contested issue.
December 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Anyone who knows this history should know there’s no contested issue.
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I spoke with Any Lucía López Belloza, the Babson College student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE deported her.
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
I Wanted to Surprise My Family on Thanksgiving. ICE Deported Me Instead.
How the Trump administration turned a college freshman’s life upside down.
www.thecut.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I spoke with Any Lucía López Belloza, the Babson College student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE deported her.
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
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Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago.
u.afp.com/S75Y
u.afp.com/S75Y
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DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
I’m glad to admit that I am sure that I poorly understand the Vikings in many ways, but somehow I don’t think they had a “hidden treasure” in skin care.
December 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I’m glad to admit that I am sure that I poorly understand the Vikings in many ways, but somehow I don’t think they had a “hidden treasure” in skin care.
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I just keep thinking about my Mom going to her oath ceremony in 2005, after all of her hard work. She was so proud and excited. And then if something sick like this had happened? Literally being pulled from line. It’s absolutely shameful!!!! www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I just keep thinking about my Mom going to her oath ceremony in 2005, after all of her hard work. She was so proud and excited. And then if something sick like this had happened? Literally being pulled from line. It’s absolutely shameful!!!! www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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Dec. 6, 1775: To prevent the smallpox from spreading to other parts of the colony, the Massachusetts House of Representatives appoints a committee to escort infected persons sent out of Boston to hospitals in order for them to receive proper treatment and care. 1/2
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Dec. 6, 1775: To prevent the smallpox from spreading to other parts of the colony, the Massachusetts House of Representatives appoints a committee to escort infected persons sent out of Boston to hospitals in order for them to receive proper treatment and care. 1/2
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RICH PEOPLE NEVER EVER LEAVE WHERE THEY WANT TO LIVE IF THEIR TAXES INCREASE FOR THE OBVIOUS REASON THAT THEY CAN EASILY AFFORD IT
I was told everyone was leaving.
@fortune.com #NYC
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@fortune.com #NYC
@wutangforchildren.bsky.social
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December 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
RICH PEOPLE NEVER EVER LEAVE WHERE THEY WANT TO LIVE IF THEIR TAXES INCREASE FOR THE OBVIOUS REASON THAT THEY CAN EASILY AFFORD IT
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It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
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supreme court to decide whether part of constitution is part of constitution
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration. n.pr/48E1oko
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
supreme court to decide whether part of constitution is part of constitution
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Can we, as a nation, come to an agreement on whether we’re baking cakes in 8” or 9” pans
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Can we, as a nation, come to an agreement on whether we’re baking cakes in 8” or 9” pans
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Look, it's bad that it's a cat. What if it's a kid?
December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Look, it's bad that it's a cat. What if it's a kid?
This joyful celebration of books on the lawn of the Sandwich Library made me think of all of you out there fighting the good fight to keep books in the hands of us all.
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This joyful celebration of books on the lawn of the Sandwich Library made me think of all of you out there fighting the good fight to keep books in the hands of us all.
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It's MICE weekend! See you at BU's Fuller Building (808 Commonwealth Avenue) this weekend for panel, workshops, and above all - incredible comics and the cartoonists who make them.
@massmice.bsky.social is FREE to attend!!
micexpo.org
@massmice.bsky.social is FREE to attend!!
micexpo.org
MICE | The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the New England area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels.
micexpo.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's MICE weekend! See you at BU's Fuller Building (808 Commonwealth Avenue) this weekend for panel, workshops, and above all - incredible comics and the cartoonists who make them.
@massmice.bsky.social is FREE to attend!!
micexpo.org
@massmice.bsky.social is FREE to attend!!
micexpo.org
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It really is the administration of King Herod the Great tweeting at Jesus family during Christmas.
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." -Matthew 25:35
December 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It really is the administration of King Herod the Great tweeting at Jesus family during Christmas.
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This was just sent to me by an LAUSD parent. A 4th grader was assigned to design a book cover for Pippi Longstocking using Adobe for Education. Here is what the AI tool generated:
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This was just sent to me by an LAUSD parent. A 4th grader was assigned to design a book cover for Pippi Longstocking using Adobe for Education. Here is what the AI tool generated:
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We’ve compiled a list of edible gift ideas — from Massachusetts oysters and Maine lobsters to New Hampshire maple syrup — so you can send bites from New England directly to doorsteps near and far, just in time for the holidays.
Got loved ones longing for New England? Here are 12 classic foods you can send for the holidays
We’ve compiled a list of edible gift ideas — from Massachusetts oysters and Maine lobsters to New Hampshire maple syrup — so you can send bites from New England directly to doorsteps near and far, just in time for the holidays.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We’ve compiled a list of edible gift ideas — from Massachusetts oysters and Maine lobsters to New Hampshire maple syrup — so you can send bites from New England directly to doorsteps near and far, just in time for the holidays.
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Pope to Vatican Ambassadors: “I wish to reaffirm that the Holy See will not be a silent bystander to the grave disparities, injustices and fundamental human rights violations in our human and global community, which is increasingly more fractured and conflict-prone.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Pope to Vatican Ambassadors: “I wish to reaffirm that the Holy See will not be a silent bystander to the grave disparities, injustices and fundamental human rights violations in our human and global community, which is increasingly more fractured and conflict-prone.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
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First of many such incidents, I expect. Another ‘win’ for those ‘useful’ Gen AI tools.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trains cancelled over fake bridge collapse image - BBC News
Rail services were cancelled after a 'hoax' picture of a damaged bridge appeared on social media
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
First of many such incidents, I expect. Another ‘win’ for those ‘useful’ Gen AI tools.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) said she was pepper sprayed by ICE agents in Tucson as she tried to find out more information about a raid taking place at a restaurant in her district.
Rep. Grijalva says ICE agents pepper sprayed her at Tucson restaurant raid
ICE agents deployed both tear gas and pepper balls at protesters, video obtained by The Post shows.
wapo.st
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) said she was pepper sprayed by ICE agents in Tucson as she tried to find out more information about a raid taking place at a restaurant in her district.
No, Wendy’s, I do not wish to use AI to order at your drive-thru.
December 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
No, Wendy’s, I do not wish to use AI to order at your drive-thru.
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Y'all, I was in Mississippi today for my nephews J-State graduation and got this when I opened Blue Sky
December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Y'all, I was in Mississippi today for my nephews J-State graduation and got this when I opened Blue Sky
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Great reporting and a knockout final line:
“Not long after, as the sun was going down, an SUV with tinted windows and an out-of-state license plate was seen barreling down a nearby street. It was followed closely by three cars, with drivers laying on their horns and whistling.”
“Not long after, as the sun was going down, an SUV with tinted windows and an out-of-state license plate was seen barreling down a nearby street. It was followed closely by three cars, with drivers laying on their horns and whistling.”
At MPR now: Across the Twin Cities, ICE agents and activists are playing a high stakes cat-and-mouse game. The goal is to make ICE agents' jobs as difficult as possible, and protect their immigrant neighbors.
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‘Tinted windows and out-of-state plates’: How ICE watchers look for agents in their neighborhoods
Across the Twin Cities, ICE agents and activists are playing a high stakes cat-and-mouse game. The goal is to make their job as difficult as possible, and protect their immigrant neighbors.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Great reporting and a knockout final line:
“Not long after, as the sun was going down, an SUV with tinted windows and an out-of-state license plate was seen barreling down a nearby street. It was followed closely by three cars, with drivers laying on their horns and whistling.”
“Not long after, as the sun was going down, an SUV with tinted windows and an out-of-state license plate was seen barreling down a nearby street. It was followed closely by three cars, with drivers laying on their horns and whistling.”