Phoebe Ballard
@phoebeballard.bsky.social
Online Educator; Brooklynite; Dog Mom & Rescue Volunteer
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Phoebe Ballard
@phoebeballard.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Ah, here goes. Hi there. I’ve worked as an educator for the last 25 years, 21 of them in higher ed. I champion online education, quality assurance, and digital accessibility in my daily role, and love scanning the landscape for insights on ethical academic tech. 1/2
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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WARNING to ST. Paul: ICE is going door to door with weapons drawn.
January 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
WARNING to ST. Paul: ICE is going door to door with weapons drawn.
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Minneapolis public schools canceled classes officials after Roosevelt High School said armed Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Minneapolis public schools canceled classes officials after Roosevelt High School said armed Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
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I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
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From
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
January 7, 2026 at 1:21 AM
From
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
Joachim Lykke
Who lives in Greenland....
I understand why he is outraged
Aren't you ?
As the whole world is watching
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WOW! THANK YOU!! — GCN
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WOW! THANK YOU!! — GCN
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Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
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I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
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One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
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PSA: If the shutdown has you worried about food, this thread is a quick lifeline. Fast, free, no judgment resources you can use or share. Bookmark and pass it along. #FoodHelp #MutualAid
October 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
PSA: If the shutdown has you worried about food, this thread is a quick lifeline. Fast, free, no judgment resources you can use or share. Bookmark and pass it along. #FoodHelp #MutualAid
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Congress can end Trump’s Epstein cover-up: act.indivisible.org/sign/epstein...
September 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Congress can end Trump’s Epstein cover-up: act.indivisible.org/sign/epstein...
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More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site
As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.
www.miamiherald.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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NEW: Reporters at the Pentagon have been told they can no longer report information which has not been approved. Those who refuse will lose their press credentials - WaPo
September 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
NEW: Reporters at the Pentagon have been told they can no longer report information which has not been approved. Those who refuse will lose their press credentials - WaPo
Shame on ABC! Pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air is disgraceful. It is pure cowardice and a total capitulation to bad-faith outrage. Comedy and commentary are supposed to challenge us, even make us uncomfortable. By caving to pressure, ABC has set a dangerous precedent for free expression in media.
September 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Shame on ABC! Pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air is disgraceful. It is pure cowardice and a total capitulation to bad-faith outrage. Comedy and commentary are supposed to challenge us, even make us uncomfortable. By caving to pressure, ABC has set a dangerous precedent for free expression in media.
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korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
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COMMUNITY ALERT‼️
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
September 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
COMMUNITY ALERT‼️
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
ICE may be deployed at 2am Saturday morning into the following Chicago neighborhoods:
Boystown
Little Village
Humboldt Park
Call 855.435.7693 ICIRR if you believe you are witnessing ICE activity
Record what you can, but STAY SAFE
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New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
August 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
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"Mamdani’s proposals would make the city more livable for working people while improving public goods — from transit to child care — that benefit everyone, including those footing a slightly higher tax bill."
Tax the Rich. They'll Stay
Mamdani’s plan to tax New York’s millionaires has the penthouse crowd aflutter. History and data show they won’t fly the coop.
www.rollingstone.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"Mamdani’s proposals would make the city more livable for working people while improving public goods — from transit to child care — that benefit everyone, including those footing a slightly higher tax bill."
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9 Aug 25 -- NYC opens the country’s first city-funded shelter for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness. Ace’s Place, in Queens, offers 150 beds & is a collaboration btwn the city and an LGBTQ+ nonprofit. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
NYC opens first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people
Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts.
www.nbcnews.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
9 Aug 25 -- NYC opens the country’s first city-funded shelter for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness. Ace’s Place, in Queens, offers 150 beds & is a collaboration btwn the city and an LGBTQ+ nonprofit. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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One like=one disability related thought for the anniversary of the ADA
July 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
One like=one disability related thought for the anniversary of the ADA
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Sharon I bloody died Sharon. Sharon they sent me to bloody heaven. Where are the bloody flames Sharon. Sharon it’s all bloody choir music up here Sharon. Sharon for fucks sake all the white is bloody blinding me up here Sharon
July 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sharon I bloody died Sharon. Sharon they sent me to bloody heaven. Where are the bloody flames Sharon. Sharon it’s all bloody choir music up here Sharon. Sharon for fucks sake all the white is bloody blinding me up here Sharon
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Nice to see Cuomo finally being a team player and campaigning for Zohran
July 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Nice to see Cuomo finally being a team player and campaigning for Zohran
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I seriously need the Democratic Party as a whole to see that their relationship with voters and members is just this, and that it's toxic
June 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I seriously need the Democratic Party as a whole to see that their relationship with voters and members is just this, and that it's toxic
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many things are bad. you deserve an ice cream or your favorite treat at the grocery store.
June 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
many things are bad. you deserve an ice cream or your favorite treat at the grocery store.