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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Grab the wallet and keys and drive to work fast

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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...

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

manufacturing consent through lowly paid influencers

Two photos. The first shows Catturd tweeting: Name one US inspired regime change that hasn't ended in absolute disaster

The next tweet shows him posting an AI illustration of Khamenei turned into a pile of dust. It says "I'm eliminated."

Two tweets. The first shows Laura Loomer promoting her show, where she says "A message has been sent that we are not interested in going back to the way politics were prior to Donald Trump, prior to 2016. We don't want warhawks. We don't want any more Neocons. We want American First. Period. End of discussion."

The next tweet says: Today is a great day.

Our military is amazing.

@PeteHegseth
is an absolute killer.

Now you see why the Deep State worked so hard against him.

It’s great having a Sec War who has Infidel literally tattooed on his body.

He actually gets it.

God bless him.

Two tweets. The first shows Will Chamberlain tweeting: The Republican Party is no longer the party of regime change and endless wars. If you want to be its standard-bearer that is a non-negotiable position.

The next tweet shows him posting "Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead." The tweet has a USA flag attached.

Two tweets. The first shows Gunther Eagleman tweeting: "Warmonger Lindsey Graham just rushed to Fox to advocate for U.S. involvement as soon as he could.

He is also pushing for a US-backed regime change in Iran.

I would like to renominate Graham to get a one-way ticket to the frontlines of every war he wants America involved in." There's an attached video of Graham speaking.

The next shows Eagleman tweeting: UST IN! President Trump is HARD AT WORK all weekend after the massive strikes on Iran!

He’s already on the phone with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte!

Trump is a machine!" There's an attached video of a news segment about the war in Iran.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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

officialjackwhite This post would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately...except for arguably the most important position in the world. That's right, trump is a racist, a rapist, a felon, a grifter (currently ordering the US govt. to pay him 10 billion dollars simply because no one will stop him.) and a full on dementia sufferer, and yet he has the power to send in gestapo ICE soldiers to kill our citizens, and so much more dangerously, has the nuclear codes and the ability to end humanity at any moment based on an egotistical whim. How is it possible we've given this evil man so much power? The two
party system, the electoral college, the responsibility that the internet has brought to humanity and its direct conflict with truth, and America's obsession with celebrity, are all to blame, but the fact that we aren't stopping it is..insanity. Arrest this
man. Impeach this man. 25th amendment this man. Indict this
man. Jail this man. This longtime friend of pedophile epstein, who appears 40 thousand times in the files. This demolisher of the White House, demolisher of the Constitution
demolisher of the Bill of Rights, this demolisher of America full stop. It's hard to believe the government does almost nothing about this lunacy and we just all have to sit back and watch as a people. And when he's finally gone? we had better put into place new laws and regulations that don't allow anvone to find dangerous loopholes based solely on the assumption that our President has some sort of dignity and decency. Abolish these loopholes, abolish the electoral college, and if we had any
sense we would abolish the two party system (that George Washington advised us never to have) that got us here in the first place and has failed not only Americans, but everyone
else in the world who is currently suffering from our policies and suffering from the whims of this sick, deranged man who I will state again, has his tiny, bruised fingers on the nuclear launch button.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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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ProPublica @propublica.org · 01/02/2026

A note from our editors:

Note from the editors:

ProPublica is publishing the names of the two federal immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of Minnesota protester Alex Pretti. We believe there are few investigations that deserve more sunlight and public scrutiny than this one, in which two masked agents fired 10 shots at Pretti as he lay on the ground after being pepper-sprayed.

The Department of Justice said it is investigating the incident, but the names of the two agents have been withheld from Congress and from state and local law enforcement.

The policy of shielding officers’ identities, particularly after a public shooting, is a stark departure from standard law enforcement protocols, according to lawmakers, state attorneys general and former federal officials. Such secrecy, in our view, deprives the public of the most fundamental tool for accountability.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

"[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.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Search and Seizure by State, a Rose by Any Other Name

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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...

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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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Juliana Stratton @julianastratton.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

Can you survive a zombie apocalypse? An allegory for Government class. Presentation for NCSS starts today at 10:10AM in room 149B

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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

A poster advertising a Friday morning session for the National Social Studies Conference. Can You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse? An Allegory for Government Class Friday 10:10AM Room 149B

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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!!!! 😃

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🎉 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

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 06/09/2025

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

Know & Exercise Your Rights Flyer provided by the Illinois Immigration Information Hub.

1. Remain Calm. 2. You have the right to deny entry without a valid warrant. 3. You have the right to remain silent. 4. You have the right to speak with an attorney. 5. You have the right to not sign anything.

For more information, head to: https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/

Know & Exercise Your Rights Flyer provided by the Illinois Immigration Information Hub.

For more information, head to: https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Yes. How many times in a class can you say, "Well, this is how it [typically, ought to, is designed to, should] work?

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Zach Wahls @zachwahls.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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

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Chip in to Zach Wahls

Become a Day One Donor to Zach Wahls for Senate!

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Cary Waxler, NBCT @waxler81.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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...

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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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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · 09/04/2025

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

Dark grey background with text: "Take a stand against Moms for Liberty targeting a transgender middle school child. Deerfield School District 109. Thursday, April 10th. 7PM. Trans Up Front Illinois SHOWS UP"

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Reid McCollum @reidmcc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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

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Ansley Erickson @ansleyerickson.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

#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...

Brownstone buildings at Teachers College looking west toward Riverside Church.
Creative Commons photo by Bohao Zhao

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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

Screenshot from U.S. Department of Education's LinkedIn page showcasing their new website portal wherein families can "report discrimination based on race or sex in publicly funded K-12 schools."

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National Council for the Social Studies @socialstudies.org · 10/02/2025

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

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

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

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Can't begin to fully explain how much joy this has brought my family already. It's free! It's 24/7! It runs thru Dec 18. My 8yr old's fave requests have been Dominick the Donkey & Little Drummer Boy (Justin Bieber Version). They take calls from all over the world! housing.illinois.edu/dial-a-carol

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Dial-A-Carol | University Housing | UIUC

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Brenden Moore @brendenmoore.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

FLAGGING: The Illinois State Flag Commission has selected 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest. Voting will open to the public in January. Here are the designs that made the cut out of nearly 5,000 entries:

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

And...you have the rest of 2024 to do as you please.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I am sorry, but I absolutely insist that you leave Bluey alone, Stephen A. Smith!

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

To me, we might be trading some problems of AP for different problems of DC. In neither, however, are we solving the problems that we ought to. So more broadly, I do worry that efforts to counter AP to high-flying constituencies do so at a great disservices to big majorities of student populations.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Though you and original thread aren't tackling Dual Credit (DC) classes at the moment, DC classes happen to pose the greatest, fastest growing existential threat to College Board/AP in Illinois at the moment.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Yup. On the same page with you. And, like @annieabrams.bsky.social, I teach AP classes despite my own deeply held and publicly shared objections to their practices for reasons shared by you and others in the original thread and beyond.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I don't disagree w/ anybody in this thread, but I'd add caution that all of these well intentioned efforts (moving away from College Board's iron grips) still inevitably leave large swaths of students--particularly those for whom college & university paths may not be best--underserved. #edusky

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

It's a wild trip watching students process New Jersey v. T.L.O and see their 4th Amendment rights in schools slip away as the decision sets in.

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Jason Jaffe @jasonjaffe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Teaching students Freedom of Religion with this Supreme Court, the post Kennedy v Bremerton landscape, and the upcoming administration just strikes a different tone than in years past. #sschat #edusky

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