The problems with American education are mostly due to the system and reform efforts run by soulless technocrats as opposed to passionate educators. The decline in reading is one symptom. theatlantic.com/books/archiv…

I'm uninstalling this damn app now. FU Elon

Putin turned cities from Grozny to Aleppo to Mariupol into rubble. China put more Muslims in camps in Xinjiang than the entire adult population of Gaza. But now, as Gaza deaths mount, the two autocracies are staking the moral high ground against the US. wsj.com/world/china-and-russ…

Finally, a comprehensive and balanced, historical piece written about Israel and Palestine since October 7 theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

Remember how Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump made up to $640 million on the side while working in the White House? Why aren't more people talking about that? citizensforethics.org/report…

Absolutely incredible speech from @SachaBaronCohen at the 60th anniversary the of March on Washington. "The idea that people of color are inferior is a lie. The idea that Jews are dangerous and all powerful is a lie. The idea that women are not equal to men is a lie An the idea that queer people are a threat to our children is a lie." When we see hate, we ALL have a choice, to choose differently.

Please note the Jacksonville gunman was in his early 20s. Implying that racism will simply evaporate after a certain generation is foolish and naive. It also absolves people from having to do any real work. Racism white supremacy are thriving problems in our society that are not limited to age or generation.

Call it terrorism and crack down on it accordingly. theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

A racist bigot walked into a store to murder Black people. A racist bigot felt comfortable enough to walk into a store to murder Black people. The far-right fascist movement, embraced by Gov @RonDeSantis, is murdering people. cnn.com/2023/08/26/us/jackso…

We must remember and teach our full history, even when it is painful. The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will ensure our nation continues to learn from our past.

This is what Fascism looks like with single party rule in Texas. A cautionary tale. party://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/25/texas-a-m-professor-opioids-dan-patrick/

We cannot let politicians who are trying to divide our country win. True patriotism means fighting to make our nation better for each generation.

It’s unnecessary to debate whether enslaved people benefitted from slavery. Let us not be distracted by what extremists are trying to do, which is to create unnecessary debates to divide our country. Let us stand together for what we know is right.

“The Republicans need to recall that the constitutional standard for impeachment is high crimes and misdemeanors not doing stuff that Donald Trump disagrees with,” GOP debates impeaching Merrick Garland after McCarthy surprise thehill.com/homenews/house/4…

I just published Sally Hemmings: American Hagar link.medium.com/Vnuzd03IqBb

Time to end the inhumane, corrupt single party rule in TX. Vote Allred for Senate. He can bring down Cruz.

I just published This Is Why Americans Are Wearily Waiting for Their Country to Implode 🇺🇸🇺🇸link.medium.com/C5xvcme9mBb #america #society #americandream

Important read...Wellness capitalism points.datasociety.net/whats…

4 of 5 stars to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings by Annette Gordon-Reed goodreads.com/review/show?id…

FiveThirtyEight says our campaign to defeat Ted Cruz will be Democrats' best pickup opportunity in 2024. RT this post to spread the word and help us win.

Beatiful thought about being patriotic in the best way possible. open.substack.com/pub/lucid/…