Jen

Jen

@teachgov.bsky.social

Educator, mom, outdoor enthusiast.

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Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

That any of us have to care about the messy breakup of these two massive narcissists — and that they both individually wield such massive power — is an indictment of our political system and further proves the poisonous influence of Big Money on our democracy.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Turns out my students know more about legal government thank our Secretary of DHS. SMH

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

HASSAN: What is habeas corpus? NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country HASSAN: That's incorrect

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Laurence H. Tribe
@tribelaw.bsky.social

250 years ago today America began its march toward independence at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The battles marked “No Kings Day, Part I.” Today millions of Americans will take part in “No Kings Day, Part II.”

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

The US has roughly 1/4 the population of China and yet our GDP is 1.6 times China's. Maybe tariffs aimed at returning our technologically driven economy, back to a simple manufacturing hub, isn't the best economic move. 🤷‍♀️

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Sociologist Michael Mann’s definition of fascism: “the pursuit of a transcendent and cleansing nation-statism through paramilitarism.”

Alt National Park Service@altnps.bsky.social

This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.

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Alt National Park Service
@altnps.bsky.social

Absolutely proud of you all! HUG! So far, 3.1 million protesters counted today — that’s nearly 1% of the U.S. population! Photos are flooding social media everywhere. Still waiting on more numbers to come in.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

I tell my students the 14th Amendment is without a doubt the sexiest Amendment of the 27. Its protections extend to citizens and residents alike, guaranteeing due process to everyone, regardless of status. On American soil, due process of the law is a natural right.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens... nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." XIV, § 1.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

When teaching the collapse of the Soviet Union, I have students read President George H.W. Bush's Address to the Nation (12/26/91). Reviewing it before class today, it held extra meaning.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

3. "We will only succeed in this interconnected world by continuing to lead the fight for free people and free and fair trade. A free and prosperous global economy is essential for America's prosperity -- that means jobs and economic growth right here at home."

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

She's literally abducted off the street. That's fascism.

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social

They are just disappearing people off the street. Having a hard time thinking about literally anything else.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Listening to Lauren Boebert's tele Town Hall tonight: Constituent: "What are you doing to stop the overreach of an unelected billionaire?" Boebert: "There is no overreach. He's the richest man in the world. I do not support unelected bureaucrats."

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Constituent: "How are you okay with allowing people to be sent to El Salvador without due process? Boebert: "Due process does not apply to people who are here illegally."

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Mary Beth Tinker (Tinker v. Des Moines) virtually visited my classes today. She talked about free speech and student empowerment, which the world sure could use more of right now. "You're making history either way. By acting, you get to choose which side you want to be on."

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jamelle
@jamellebouie.net

every person involved in this needs to be in prison

Jenny Cohn@jennycohn.bsky.social

“One young man sobbed when a guard pushed him to the floor. He said, ‘I’m not a gang member. I’m gay. I’m a barber.’ I believed him. *** He “began to whimper,” as his head was roughly shaved, “folding his hands in prayer as his hair fell.” He “asked for his mother & cried as he was slapped again.”

time.comWhat the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador ExperiencedExclusive photos of the arrival of Venezuelan detainees deported from the U.S.

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rAndomπ
@randall-barnhart.bsky.social

We were there!!! Great speeches from Bernie and AOC. Time to fight like hell for our Democracy.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez@aoc.bsky.social

Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back. This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008. Also bigger than the 2024 DNC. And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).

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God
@thegodshow.com

Thou shalt not let anti-science imbeciles destroy the Department of Education so everyone can be as stupid as they are.

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Sarah Ironside 💙
@sarahironside.bsky.social

Witnessing a bunch of high school dropouts arguing with lawyers and Constitutional scholars about Constitutional Law is both comical and terrifying because they are so convinced of knowledge and intellect they do not possess.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

I now own 2 Denali T-shirts, 1 Gulf of Mexico sweatshirt, 1 Rosie the Riveter T-shirt, and classroom posters of each, along with an Enola Gay poster. Sorry Trump, this history teacher will continue to teach the truth.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Call the White House and tell Trump what you think of him and his programs. It was therapeutic if you don't mind the terrible music while on hold. Flood the lines, real people answer the phones. 1-202-456-1414

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

"By a faction, I understand a number of citizens...who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adverse to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." James Madison, Federalist 10.

Jen
@teachgov.bsky.social

Three things: First, this is coming from the person actively charged with dismantling our government. Second, after Trump's blatant commitment to Putin in the Oval Office yesterday and warnings to Zelensky about WW3, they are forecasting their goals firsthand. Third, WTF????