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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trump's policies attack the most vulnerable in our society -- those we should protect. Thousands of refugees in Ohio lose Medicaid Oct. 1. The state can’t say how many signalohio.org/thousands-of...

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Ohio can't say how many refugees will lose Medicaid on Oct. 1

Republican cuts are set to purge thousands of legal immigrants from Medicaid on Oct. 1. The state and county can't agree on how many.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is one dangerous and unhinged man. He is attacking the First Amendment head-on. This is what he posted late on Sept. 22:

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please read my op-ed in the Athens County Independent in support of United Academics of Ohio University - UAOU. It talks about Ohio University using bullying tactics to try to bust the first faculty union in the university's history. You can read it here: athensindependent.com/oped-260917-... I

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please read this...TRUMP is NOT a stable man...He is doing irreparable harm the the United States. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...

Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union. (Gift Article)

The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is a fantastic analysis by The New York Times about how Trump and his malevolent minions are trying to stifle & choke off our First Amendment rights. THIS IS A MUST READ. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/u...

How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech (Gift Article)

President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is what Ohio is facing in higher education...Dictates from the General Assembly and appeasement by state universities like Ohio University. Please read this interview with the architect of the destruction of higher education in Ohio. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

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Architect of Ohio Higher Ed Overhaul on Shared Governance: Garbage

Jerry Cirino, former chair of the Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee, successfully passed a sweeping, controversial law in his state. He’s an example of state lawmakers getting more invol...

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is totally unacceptable...Why do other members of the news media stand silent in real time and let this abuse go on? Trump Lunges at Female Reporter Asking About Those Supposed $5K Checks newrepublic.com/post/215316/... via @newrepublic.com

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Trump Lunges at Female Reporter Asking About Those Supposed $5K Checks

Donald Trump can’t handle even simple questions about his midterm bribe.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This is the most critical decision of this year's election cycle. Do any of you feel confident in the Supreme Court to make a non-partisan decision on this or will they disenfranchise millions of voters? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Supreme Court to decide on Trump mail voting order after parties make their case

Whether President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail voting will be allowed to move forward despite ongoing legal challenges now rests with the U.S. Supreme Court after the parties involved submi...

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Supreme Court to decide on Trump mail voting order after parties make their case

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ohio University received a D- grade by The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression on college free speech rankings. Ohio State University, three other Ohio universities receive an ‘F’ in latest free speech rankings ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/09/o...

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Ohio State University, three other Ohio universities receive an 'F' in latest free speech rankings • Ohio Capital Journal

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gave four Ohio colleges and universities a failing grade on their 2027 College Free Speech rankings.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm gifting this article to you from the The New York Times. It is a must read from Peter Baker �He fails, however, to discuss journalists' reaction to this bizarre, unstable behavior. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/u...

60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality (Gift Article)

With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is a very dangerous Truth Social post by the Commander-in-Chief of memes…In promoting Space Force, he shows American nuking two parts of the world. Why are media and others in power not seeing these as a dangerous signs of grave mental instability?

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is not good...People have given up trying to keep him within any guardrails....Not good GOP officials give up on futile Trump persuasion www.axios.com/2026/09/09/t...

GOP officials give up on futile Trump persuasion

"Why bother? He's the boss."

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This is Trump's "warm and fuzzy" tribute to working Anericans on this "Labor Day." He is certifiable.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Twenty-four rants on Truth Social between 9:50 and 10:50 on Labor Day. He is insane yet mainstream media chalks up this lunacy to public pronouncements. These are not news events. These are indications that the President of the United States is insane. www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...

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Trump Goes on Labor Day Tirade Over Damning Report

The president spent the holiday morning raging about an embarrassing blow to one of his key second-term policies.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A good summary of where labor unions stand in Athens County by the Athens County Independent. Again, this is local news that is useful for local residents. athensindependent.com/labor-unions...

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How organized labor is faring in Athens County

At least 3,800 Athens County employees belong to unions — a number that’s soared in recent years.

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There must be change in Ohio upending draconian university administrations and the MAGA crazy General Assembly. Miami University bans teaching outside citing SB 1 calling it strike related. There must be significant pushback from faculty, staff, and students. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

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Miami U Prohibits Faculty Teaching Outside for Labor Day

University officials say the planned event violates the collective bargaining agreement, as well as Ohio law. Faculty say this is “untrue and a gross mischaracterization” of the teach-out, which was i...

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A sure sign Trump is losing this battle.

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

So how is appeasement working for you Ohio University and all other universities? If you keep on giving, Trump will keep on taking. There is NO institutional moral compass anymore. It is clear that compliance means you don't give a damn about minorities. Period. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/b...

Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students (Gift Article)

The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Posted at 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. This man is psychotic. There should be a daily drumbeat from the media that he is mentally unfit for office.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This article should terrify you. It does me. Pentagon turmoil deepens as Hegseth consolidates control www.axios.com/2026/09/02/h...

Pentagon turmoil deepens as Hegseth consolidates control

Hegseth has fired or forced out senior officers across nearly every service.

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Again... Trump and his malicious minions are defying a court order and trying to steal the mid-terms. A whistle-blower comes forward. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u...

Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms (Gift Article)

A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Let's build one right next to Mar-a-Lago

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Commander-in-Chief of Memes needs to count the fingers before pushing the publish button.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Well...this is depressing on a Saturday morning. woub.org/2026/08/28/m...

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If you care about higher education, please read this article and I suggest you read this book with chapters from different authors about how to save higher education in the age of Trump's attacks. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

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Trump Attack on Higher Ed “More Serious Than McCarthy Era”

A new book edited by former Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and University of Chicago legal scholar Geoffrey Stone discusses how university autonomy is threatened by the Trump administrati...

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

For my higher education friends, this is a good summary of Trump's attacks. Also note, most universities, including Ohio University, say nothing to counteract these actions. Appeasement all the time. Trump's higher ed shakeup starts a new semester www.axios.com/2026/08/21/t...

Trump's higher ed shakeup starts a new semester

Universities are raising red flags about proposed changes to federal assistance.

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This is a public service. I just wrote a column for the Athens County Independent explaining the Ohio judicial system in terms I hope people can understand. There has been much confusion for those following the various Nelsonville city government litigation. athensindependent.com/courts-26082...

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Understanding the hows and whys of Ohio’s court systems

It might be a good time to explain why a certain court might be involved in an ongoing saga like Nelsonville’s.

thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

BREAKING: This was just filed this morning Tues. Aug. 18 by ABC. Finally a network fighting back on First Amendment grounds. ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC www.axios.com/2026/08/18/a...

ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC

The broadcaster argues the accelerated review of its licenses is retaliation for its editorial decisions and part of efforts to silence a free and independent press.

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thodson @thodson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The New York Times posted this article about toxic wastewater in Ohio. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/c...