Sign in

jeffedu.bsky.social

@jeffedu.bsky.social
1.5K followers 626 following 5.3K posts

Educator and long-time progressive. In it for my kids' (and their kids') future.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16h
Donald Trump's tariffs and war of choice in Iran are costing Illinois farmers their livelihoods. Today, I'm signing an Executive Order and issuing a state disaster declaration to provide emergency support, protections, and real relief from skyrocketing diesel prices.
Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed Executive Order 2026-08 to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during the fall harvest season as part of his continued efforts to support Illinois farmers.

The executive order directs the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. The Executive Order also directs state agencies to consider additional protections for farmers and gives the state greater flexibility to respond to continued disruptions in fuel markets and the agricultural economy.Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed Executive Order 2026-08 to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during the fall harvest season as part of his continued efforts to support Illinois farmers.

The executive order directs the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. The Executive Order also directs state agencies to consider additional protections for farmers and gives the state greater flexibility to respond to continued disruptions in fuel markets and the agricultural economy.
35851220
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 14h
I don't vote in Maine, but if I did, I would find this pretty convincing. Electing criminals has not served us well.
242001481
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 14h
frankly this is it, this is THE question: yes or no Ms Collins? Trump or no?
000
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Susan Collins repeatedly refuses to answer as to whether she would campaign with Trump in Maine
1272140538
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 15h
good doggie!
010
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
842819878
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 19h
"Sorry about your dead kid. Hey, you want to see my fancy party room? Look at that gold! Lotta gold. I got a new helicopter, too! Do you feel better now about sacrificing your child on my altar? Worth it, right? Look at that gold."
1162517690
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 18h
Cook Political Report just shifted the Kansas Senate race from Lean Republican to Toss Up. Trump won Kansas by 16 points, 57-41. Hard to know what to make of this, but it sure looks as if there are now many paths to a Dem majority.
1246484
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 16h
and this is the *moderate* position, Donnie and Russ just try us
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 16h
so…two weeks, right? it’s always two weeks with this chucklefuck
010
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 18h
This is sooo smart, for this race in particular
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 18h
THAT'S the new line now? "Sure fuel costs a lot but it's actually coming DOWN from the Biden Horror Years"??!?? I know they think their voters are dumb but my god
000
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 22h
Amazing how quickly rank-and-file adopt Trump's pro-Putin talking points
41762163
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 19h
could we get just ONE reporter to follow up with any of these Gold Star families, to tell the rest of America how it felt to be treated like this? 🤨
120
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 19h
hey JD! some of us aren't just "impatient" with your economic stupidity there's also ICE insanity, tariff insanity, abandoning allies, and your pro-climate-heating agenda that sucks
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 19h
right? they showed soooo much patience with Biden/Harris, right eh JD? also note that for JD it's *only* about economic patience...they're going ahead with their ICE terrorism, tariffs, and abandoning US allies regardless 🤨
010
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 06/10/2026
Project Meridian will be led by a weirdo, a beardo, & a fatty.
Hegseth on Project Meridian.
40666371779
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 22h
remember that time President Obama said that Iran could "take out" Orlando, and we said, "hey...maybe that guy shouldn't be in charge of the safety of our country if he's going to talk like that", and we impeached & removed him from office? no? well, we WOULD have www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/w...
nytimes.com
Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego, Drawing Anger From California Leaders (Gift Article)
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”
011
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
You too?
110
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
1,568% exactly THIS Let every judicial vacancy sit until 2029, when The People will have spoken! (Right, Mitch?)
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Right? Thanks for nothing, Fake Dem Rahm Now…GET OUT
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yes…and it’s going to sweep so much expensive junk into the dustbin of military history it isn’t even funny (Ok, it’s a little funny)
000
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“This election is likely our last chance to stop the march of fascism led by Trump and his enablers seeking to hold onto power by any means necessary…We should take seriously Trump’s repeated assertions that he intends to stay in power after 2028.” www.americaamerica.news/p/we-are-und...
americaamerica.news
We Are Under Attack From an Enemy Within
By listening to our founders and refusing to go along with this, we can name and defeat the ongoing danger to our constitutional republic
881820741
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Excuse me sir, it’s “Super Media Outlets”, sounds better, thank you for your attention to this matter
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
NOT NOW, WILL, DAMMIT
010
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
static.klipy.com
We'Re All Trying To Find The Guy Who Did This Tim Robinson
ALT: We'Re All Trying To Find The Guy Who Did This Tim Robinson
728853
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You couldn't have scripted a more fitting endgame for the Republican Party than the cult members desperately trying to distance themselves from the cult leader, with the cult leader being too narcissistic to let them go and dragging them down with his sweaty smothering embrace
351012140
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
S.L. Johnson @riennedetoute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Rewarding Putin for his constant slaughter of Ukrainian civilians, the theft of tens of thousands of children, and an unrepentant war of aggression won’t just immiserate all of Europe. It will destroy what’s left of any goodwill any decent person or country has for America.”
1479
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A whole political movement should be stood up against this arrogant and sociopathic bullshit www.politico.com/newsletters/...
961988569
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Good morning team. This is one way to deal with Trumpian overreach. Another would have been to have been serious about prosecuting white collar crime.
wapo.st
How Democrats hope to reverse Trump’s changes to the presidency
As the midterms approach, some of the president’s foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn’t outlast him.
3526
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This breathtaking NYT story about Trump's Russian entanglements includes three people who've been part of the operation to cultivate Trump since 2015: Bryan Lanza, Sheikh Tahoon, and Kirill Dmitriev. This is literally the culmination of the original plan. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
nytimes.com
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
601609817
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This was certainly covered, in the New York Times even, but it seems like in the sweaty effort to convince people that Ai has some sort of free will (or God-like powers when the hypesters are feeling really frisky) it seems like it rarely comes up anymore.
nytimes.com
How Elon Musk Is Remaking Grok in His Image (Gift Article)
Mr. Musk said he wanted xAI’s chatbot to be “politically neutral.” His actions say otherwise.
513119
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Rhymes with “loney maundering” but what do I know…
010
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
AI isn't reliable enough to get even a hamburger order right, but reckless Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing to expand artificial intelligence across the U.S. military, including AI-enabled targeting. "Would you like fries with that obliterated girls' school?"
18545511460
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Just a reminder that these Haitian immigrants in Springfield -- who came here legally, did everything they were asked to do and more -- became a target of federal crackdowns because the white nationalist vice president shamelessly spread racist lies about them.
rollingstone.com
J.D. Vance Defends False Claims Against Haitians: 'If I Have to Create Stories… That's What I'm Going to Do'
J.D. Vance defended his debunked claims that Haitian immigrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
10041911463
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Classy guy ya got there GOP! Such role modeling and what not
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sir please stop, we can’t look this stupid to the rest of the world any longer, we just can’t
000
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ossoff: The money that they took from you when they slashed Medicaid and defunded hospitals and nursing homes—They’re taking that money to buy corrupt, taxpayer-funded political ads on national television to try to promote the failed and broken president…
278168985861
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
After Two Weeks of Early Voting, Where Are We in Virginia at This Point? (Overall, it's looking very good for Democrats at this point, but take nothing for granted..."leave it all on the field!") bluevirginia.us/2026/10/afte...
bluevirginia.us
After Two Weeks of Early Voting, Where Are We in Virginia at This Point? - Blue Virginia
So where are we after two full weeks of Virginia early voting in 2026 midterms? Overall, it’s looking pretty good for the “blue” team, but definitely let’s not rest on our laurels, but instead “leave ...
0176
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Need a *hand*, so to speak
000
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You mean, it isn’t?
010
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Truth 👇
213106923195
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ooo ouch (On multiple levels)
000
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thank you Pete Hegseth for getting rid of the weirdos and beardos. by Elon Musk and JD Vance
171054142
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Got my approval 💥👏
673127413001
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Mr. Dan Zak @mrdanzak.com · 04/10/2026
A Haitian man legally immigrated to Ohio, then was given an ankle monitor bc Trump withdrew his status. He threw himself in front of truck. The trucker, who voted for Trump, is haunted. “Pierre was doing what he was supposed to do. We did not do right by him.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
theatlantic.com
A Reckoning in Springfield
A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.
36853101826
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Rufo boosted the conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants were eating pets, offering $5,000 reward for evidence, and posting grainy video (of other people from elsewhere) he cited as proof. Now the Haitians are being deported, because this is how colorblind meritocracy works I guess.
630862
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Impossible to understand how anyone could look at Rufo's career and conclude he was someone engaged in a "forthright defense of meritocracy." Rufo's entire career is built on the idea of purging people who don't think or look like him from positions of power.
561572348
jeffedu.bsky.social @jeffedu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
a CLASSIC
020
Reposted by @jeffedu.bsky.social
Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🎯🎯🎯🎯
735174215212