Be a poll worker, save democracy: powerthepolls.org/btc

@bskyplays.bsky.social let's play 9:05

Are you in Wisconsin, and do you want to vote in the upcoming state supreme court race in 3 weeks? Your deadline to register to vote *online* is TODAY! Don't miss out. And learn about why the election matters: boltsmag.org/wisconsin-su...

Please please read this from the archbishop of Chicago www.archchicago.org/statement/-/...

manufacturing consent through lowly paid influencers

Jack White from his 'gram, in response to Trump's vile, racist post

Groundhog Day | noun | a situation in which the same usually negative or monotonous experiences occur repeatedly or are felt to occur repeatedly with no change or correction

Merriam-Webster@merriam-webster.com · 8mo ago

Groundhog Day | noun | a situation in which the same usually negative or monotonous experiences occur repeatedly or are felt to occur repeatedly with no change or correction

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"[SLAMS PODIUM] What the f--k are we doing here?" Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss! THIS is the energy I want and need and the onset of every governmental meeting large and small right now. Cheers to everybody with literal or figurative capes asking our leaders what the f--k they are doing.

SFGATE@sfgate.com · 8mo ago

An unidentified man dressed in a Batman costume angrily confronted Santa Clara city officials during a joint meeting of the City Council, city authorities, and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority on Monday, using his public comment to condemn the city’s stance on cooperation with ICE.

The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality. And trans lives are grounded in reality. We see y'all. No matter what. www.popsci.com/science/tran...

First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition

Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.

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Starting today, you can apply for your vote by mail ballot! Make your plan, spread the word, and let your voice be heard! Head to ildems.com/vote for more info.

Good morning #NCSS2025! Be sure to stop by my colleague's morning presentation about our Zombie Apocalypse Activity! Highly engaging government/civics connection, but it also serves well as a wonderful class builder no matter your content! #sschat

Going to #NCSS this weekend? My wonderful colleague is presenting our Government team's Zombie Apocalypse Activity. Check it out tomorrow morning at 10:10AM in room 149B. #NCSS2025

Going to #NCSS this weekend? My wonderful colleague is presenting our Government team's Zombie Apocalypse Activity. Check it out tomorrow morning at 10:10AM in room 149B. #NCSS2025

Thank you for the spotlight @goodgoodgoodco.bsky.social 🙏 Who wants to run with us??? www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/can...

These 'can't-idates' are running for office knowing they'll lose. Their mission is to fight gerrymandering

The Can’t Win Victory Fund is recruiting people who want to run for office with no intention of actually winning.

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In the middle of all of the exciting election news coming out tonight, don't forget to VOTE for Andy @andyrichter.co! #dancingwiththestars 🕺🏻💃🏻🪩🌟 Text “Andy” 10x to 21523!!!! 😃

🎉 Time to vote for Andy Richter @andyrichter.co on his BIRTHDAY SHOW!!!!!!!🎉 Text “ANDY” to 21523. You can text up to 10x!!! Tell your friends, your family, and your enemies! #dancingwiththestars

Let him cook

LorennaCleary.bsky.social@lorennacleary.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Thank you, Chicago.

Know your rights, Illinois. Stay safe and stay informed.

If you're ready to flip this seat and send Joni Ernst packing – join me: secure.actblue.com/donate/zw-so...

Chip in to Zach Wahls

Become a Day One Donor to Zach Wahls for Senate!

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Glad to see @rwerenka.bsky.social doing the @cspanwj.bsky.social #Cram4TheExam on Saturday, 5/3 at 9 am EST (that’s 8 am for us IL folks!). Hope all my #apgov students set those alarms! Check out all the CSPAN Classroom resources for Gov here: sites.google.com/view/c-spanc...

AP U.S. Government and Politics

Below you will find C-SPAN Classroom resources relating to the topics and categories listed above. Click on each title to expand the section and view the featured resources.

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URGENT CALL TO ACTION! Thursday, April 10th, 7pm Caruso Middle School 1801 Montgomery Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

Update: 49 of 49. We just ran the table in what was once one of the most Republican counties in the US.

Reid McCollum@reidmcc.bsky.social · last yr.

Chair of DuPage Dems here… I believe we are leading in 44 of 45 partisan races countywide, and that includes total sweeps in several townships that haven’t had a Dem in decades if ever

#edusky colleagues, higher ed or K-12, please share. We are at Columbia, but we know that this struggle matters for education across the lifespan. A Statement from Teachers College Faculty on the Attack on American Education docs.google.com/document/d/1...

This sucks. What a horrible abuse of time, money, and energy at the hands of the Department of Education. #edchat

NCSS seeks an Executive Director to advance the field of social studies education. Find more information and application instructions here: hubs.li/Q035BlYD0

The Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program is one of many ways Illinois works to diversify the teacher pipeline. I hope legal efforts like this fail, but the mere existence of lawsuits like this are discouraging enough. I know that's the point; sometimes it's just performative. #edusky

Erica Meltzer@ericameltzer.bsky.social · 2y ago

A conservative law firm is going after a minority teacher scholarship in Illinois, part of the broader aftermath of the decision ending affirmative action in college admissions. www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2024...