Archive for June 2026
Canter on New Books in Education: Inside the Mississippi Marathon How Mississippi Dramatically Improved Its Education System
[ad_1] In 2008, Rachel Canter founded , an education non-profit with the mission of improving educational outcomes for students across the state. Dating back to the 1990s, Mississippi ranked near the very bottom on educational assessment metrics for reading and math. Today, Mississippi’s elementary school students score above the national public average and the eight graders have nearly reached the national public…Read More
Trump threatens Iran as peace talks advance despite Israel’s Lebanon escalation
[ad_1] As mediators report a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal, Trump’s threats, Iran’s Hormuz warning, and Israel’s refusal to withdraw from Lebanon are testing whether diplomacy can survive another push toward regional war. [ad_2] Source link www.nationofchange.org Amid a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal, tensions escalate as mediators navigate complex challenges. Trump’s threats, Iran’s warning regarding the Strait…Read More
Organizing 101: Your Platform is Power: How to Use Social Media to Amplify Voices
[ad_1] This blog is part of a longer series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ Social media and activism are intertwined today. It’s important to know how to get your message and mission to the masses, and social media is one of the most efficient ways to do that. Think of social media as an extension of organizing: it’s where…Read More
“A Huge Grab of Power”: Trump Is Defying Congress on Foreign Aid
[ad_1] After the Trump administration upended the world’s largest foreign aid provider last year, terminating thousands of programs and firing nearly all of its staff, its plan for the agency was clear: Eliminate it entirely. But because it is a congressionally created agency, President Donald Trump needed lawmakers’ permission to do so. So this year, Trump officials asked Congress for…Read More
He Is A Certifiable Lunatic
[ad_1] Okay, there’s no way we are coming back from this one. We are in so much trouble, partly thanks to no guard rails and no coherent mind. The flip-flops are getting worse. This is not the face we want to show the world, but it is, and so much damage has been done already. We […] The post He…Read More
Slip Slidin Away
[ad_1] That would be the footing of someone who is so puffed up with their (supposed) superiority that they can’t see what they are standing on. That could be the position that is so valued that it’s a fixture, except it isn’t. They do not see they’re on the top of a hill and sliding down. […] The post Slip…Read More
Republicans only like an Iran deal if Trump’s name is attached
Congressional Cowards is a weekly series highlighting the worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. Republicans spent years attacking former President Barack Obama’s Iran deal, arguing before its ratification that Obama didn’t give them enough information. After the deal went into effect… Source barackobama,berniemoreno,congressionalcowards,donaldtrump,irandeal,kevincramer,lindsay graham,marshablackburn,series Source link www.dailykos.comRead More
Happy Father's Day and Open Thread
Happy Father's Day to all. A day of tribute and for many, remembrances. My dad passed away at age 81 in 2001. Something reminds me of him every day. His memory is a blessing, and I am grateful that I feel his presence every time one of his little life lessons pops into my head. On another topic, I am…Read More
Trump Opponents See Opening to Make Corruption a Midterm Issue
[ad_1] The post Trump Opponents See Opening to Make Corruption a Midterm Issue appeared first on Stand Up America. [ad_2] www.bloomberg.com Source link Opponents of former President Trump are seizing a potential advantage by highlighting corruption as a key issue in the upcoming midterm elections. They aim to use ongoing investigations and scandals surrounding Trump to galvanize voters and shift…Read More
The Sunday Dozen: The Kinks 2.0
[ad_1] It’s Ray Davies’ 81st birthday hence the rare Sunday Dozen repeat. Anyone who knows anything about me understands how important Ray and The Kinks are to me: They’ve been the soundtrack for vast swaths of my life. My motto as a blogger has long been: When in doubt post a Kinks tune. I’m about to repost 12 of them…Read More