Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Let's all use this occasion to take a look at the many ways Tennessee Republicans have shown how much they value and respect the Traditional Nuclear Family™ 711754525
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20/03/2026“DON’T KNOW, DON’T CARE.” Lamberth won’t track how many voucher kids were already in private schools—👇🏽FLASHBACK: Sen Jack Johnson told @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social they’re for families in need. Which is it? 🤔Will the finance committee “care” about $300,000,000? —> wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Committ... 10302115
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 24/01/2026This was an execution. A murder by masked agents followed immediately by a cover up with zero attempt to investigate first. 011
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Moms for Liberty already want it banned from classrooms 000
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Imagine a world where an elected Republican official somewhere actually asked for a complete and thorough investigation by unbiased independent investigators after a federal agent killed an American citizen instead of reflexively defending the government. 731905403
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/01/2026We see you Minnesota 👏🏽 254101242660
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/01/2026Walz: "They killed a man, created chaos, pushed down protesters, threw gas indiscriminately and then left the scene and then we're left to clean up. I understand the anger." 471963512
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialCorey O'Neill @coreyoneill.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The gun was removed by agents from his waistband - he was never pointing it at them. He was already disarmed when they fired "defensive shots," killing the man. They then fired several shots at his lifeless body. 331139445
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialPopehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The official policy of the government of the United States of America is that they will murder anyone they want, that they will tell any lie necessary to justify that murder, and that no one who resists them has any rights they are bound to respect. /1 7083422860
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14/01/2026WATCH: Rep. Gino Bulso gets pushback from (Republican) Williamson County School board members on a bill to “bring (teacher-led) prayer back to public schools” and “teach the Bible as history” @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social points out kids already pray in school. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DTgF-Aa... 7424665
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialThe Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 02/01/2026The Trump administration’s war-memorial agency removed Dutch plaques honoring Black American servicemembers who fought and died as liberators in World War II, an act that coincided with Washington’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. open.substack.com/pub/theintel... 63623
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 02/12/2025I’m in the TN-7th, but I early voted. Seems like that should qualify. 020
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 25/11/2025He’s going to pardon another turkey??? www.politico.com/news/2025/11...politico.comTrump pardons former Tennessee House speaker convicted of fraud chargesThe president has spared several high-profile Republicans from prison time since returning to the White House in January. 020
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 08/10/2025They’ve called in the Green Buffets, an elite unit among the Soecial Forkses branch. 000
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialWBUR @wbur.org · 19/09/2025Essay: Child psychologist Ellen Braaten often does media appearances, trying to reassure parents and kids in the wake of school shootings. She used to tell her audience that the adults in their lives do everything they can to keep them safe, but she doesn't say that anymore. We haven’t. We don’t.wbur.orgThe more I talk about gun violence, the less I have to sayChild psychologist Ellen Braaten wasn't an expert on gun violence when she received a call from a TV producer in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. But I did know how to comfort and advise parents af... 4410108
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/09/2025Trump threatening members of Congress not to sign the Epstein files discharge petition saying it would be a “hostile act” against him is definitely something an innocent person would do. And scheduling a military flyover in the middle of the survivor press conference is also totally normal behavior. 27884982888
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 24/08/2025She’s been paying attention. (and that’s how Trump wins 🤦♂️) 000
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 18/05/2025What could go wrong? “If adopted, the changes would remove a layer of review intended to ensure that cases against public officials are legally sound and not politically motivated.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comTrump Justice Dept. considers removing key check on lawmaker prosecutionsThe Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section is charged with ensuring cases against elected officials are not politically motivated. The Trump administration is considering changing that. 010
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025“While the board voted in November 2024 to have a committee of school library materials specialists review and report on the books, the board then ignored the recommendations in more than 70 percent of the instances when they evaluated books” pen.org/press-releas...pen.orgACLU of Tennessee Files Lawsuit on Behalf of PEN America and Families to Halt Book Bans in Rutherford County, TN Schools - PEN AmericaToday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, along with attorney Kerry Knox, filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Rutherford County families and PEN America against the Rutherford County Boar... 010
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 27/03/2025The STEMscopes curriculum was also developed at Rice Univ, they remain an investor, submitted “research” showing success was conducted by Rice (actually just 1 district that didn’t use STEMscopes as primary texts), and their materials review was submitted to…..Rice. No conflicts there. 010
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Last Monday, board members voted seven to two to adopt a K-8 science curriculum called STEMscopes, which only 7% of K-second grade teachers, about 10% of third-fifth grade teachers, and zero middle school teachers recommended. www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...wkrn.com‘It’s the angriest and most disappointed I’ve ever seen our teachers’: Williamson County school board adopts new science curriculum, rejects committee recommendationWilliamson County Schools has faced some resistance after the board adopted a new science curriculum that rejected the recommendations of a committee and most teachers within the school system. 263
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 08/03/2025Ironic how the applause lines don’t match the budget cuts. 137115792312
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Vance smirking like a smug prick after the question is asked. 110
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I guess it’s a good thing liquor production isn’t a big thing in Tennessee. 030
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 24/01/2025This is such a dishonest statement. If Jack John$on was really thinking about that single Mom in Memphis, he could have written a Bill with her in mind that would’ve passed with bipartisan support. AFP & Betsy DeVos aren’t writing PAC checks for that though. 0101
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialDavid in Great Falls @davidingreatfalls.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Saddle up! www.krtv.com/news/montana...krtv.comSnowed-in student rode a horse to school in BrowningThis young man was drifted in at home…so he saddled up his top mount, slapped on a pair of chinks and made it to school by first period! 053
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialPhil Williams @philinvestigates.com · 08/01/2025EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battle www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...newschannel5.comTennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battleTennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, with the help of a team of high-powered lawyers, has quietly managed to tie up an FBI investigation into his campaign finances for the past five months. 731019348
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 07/01/2025LET’s GO ‘CATS!media.tenor.coma logo for a sports team shows a cat with the letter c on its mouthALT: a logo for a sports team shows a cat with the letter c on its mouth 000
Reposted by @ericwelchwcs.bsky.socialPhil Williams @philinvestigates.com · 06/01/2025Never forget! #January6 #Jan6 #J6 631184429
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Kentucky basketball feeling pretty good about certain decisions this afternoon. 030
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 30/12/2024A meaningless win over the Texans at home & not getting the chance to draft Ward or Sanders at QB would be the most on-brand thing the Titans do all season. 010
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Sea-sons Greetings! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours. 060
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Thank you for your courage. History will judge you as a true patriot. 010
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Totally the same thing. You’re smart! 010
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Nailed it again. That’s the logical conclusion. You are smart. 110
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Fun fact: John Lithgow’s portrayal of Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose was not intended to position him as the hero of the movie. 020
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Wow, deep thinker here. Total moral equivalence. 150
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Three of the five titles (Perks, EL&IC, & Crawdads) have also been made into films by major studios with PG-13 ratings. 1120
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Where The Crawdads Sing was the 2023 winner of Ravenwood High School’s annual “Book Madness” contest, voted on by Ravenwood students in a bracket format and winning the Championship Round with 98 of 172 votes. 1170
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024All 5 of the challenged texts have won national awards including a national book award finalist (Speak) and the American Library Asdociation’s Debut Award Winner (Field Guide). 1180
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Where the Crawdads Sing was used on the 2021 Advanced Placement Literature exam by the AP Board as a novel choice for answering Free Response Questions. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is an AP Lit. Option for independent reading in six WCS high schools. 1140
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024None of the titles are mandatory reading for any WCS classroom and per Board Policy, WCS parents can restrict access to any book(s) for their child(ren). 180
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024School librarians from where the books were challenged read and reviewed each using the decision tree and were unanimous in their professional opinions that each of the books does contain mature content, but the material is suitable for the age and maturity levels of all students who may access it. 1160
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024The decision tree rubric by which the WCS Board of Education is to review challenged books is viewable on the WCS website at: docs.wcs.edu/pdf/boe/proc...docs.wcs.edu 160
ericwelchwcs.bsky.social @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Four of the books are only available in WCS High School libraries with the fifth, Speak, also available in middle school libraries. The period of time that the books have been in WCS libraries range from 5 years (Field Guide to the North American Teenager) to 23 years (Speak and EL&IC). 1100
