Dr. Flowers @AlliFlowers@talkedabout.social

@georgetakei You know another great way to ally? Use alt text on your images so those of us who can’t see them can be clued in to what you’re talking about. It’s really disheartening to see a prominent figure who I admire and who regularly promotes inclusion not get in on the alt text bandwagon here. It helps so many, not just blind people like me and it’s not that difficult once you get in the habit, at least that’s what I’ve seen a lot of people saying around here. Think about it, please. And thanks to all of you already using alt text. It makes a big difference.

Today in 1940, 83 years ago: The Holocaust: The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz.

#OnThisDay

Florida Department of Education rejects social studies textbooks over Holocaust material

https://www.wptv.com/news/education/florida-department-of-education-rejects-social-studies-textbooks-over-holocaust-material

#WPTVNews #FloridaEducation #SocialStudiesTextbooks #HolocaustMaterial #CensorshipIssues #EducationalStandards #Politics #News

Oregon Senate walkout continues as 6 more Republicans banned from re-election

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/18/oregon-senate-walkout-update-10-senators-ineligible-for-another-term/70232986007/

#StatesmanJournal #OregonSenateWalkout #RepublicanBan #ElectionIneligibility #PoliticalStandoff #StateLegislatureCrisis #Politics #News

https://apple.news/ADHRaw_wIRt2qL1-ZDKV1Aw

Surprise!🙄

#DebtLimit negotiations ended Friday night with no progress after meeting for roughly an hour and a half. There's no set plans for the next meeting, according to negotiators

https://breaking.iavian.net/article/337056

One of the most distressing things I learned during my career in education was that leaders pivot to new initiatives very quickly and ignore the fact they are so contrary.

The gang that never ever saved a cent, says deficits don't matter, spends like drunken sailors and also fully supported 7+ trillion in spending 2+trillion in welfare taxcuts for the wealthy in one 4 year term.... with never a question... state Biden is unreasonable... as they hold the country hostage...

Aide to embattled Republican George Santos resigns: ‘You never took one point of professional advice’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/george-santos-communications-director-resigns-b2341114.html

#IndependentNews #GeorgeSantosResigns #RepublicanParty #PoliticalAdvisors #CommunicationDirector #ProfessionalAdvice #Politics #News

Drugs do not cause misogynistic white supremacy.

Mental illness does not cause misogynistic white supremacy.

"Class anxiety" does not cause misogynistic white supremacy.

People choose hate. That's all.

Don't offer them excuses, and don't stigmatize others' struggles.

A police officer was arrested Friday on charges he lied about leaking confidential information to a leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and obstructed an investigation after group members destroyed a Black Lives Matter banner in the nation's capital
#News #GOP #Politics #USA #Trump #MAGA #Republicans

https://apnews.com/article/proud-boys-tarrio-police-officer-indicted-08d6b0f812a7f8a60249e4dd163ee53a

A senior US official confirms President Biden has endorsed a plan to train #Ukraine military pilots on F-16 fighter jets.

@Incognitim
#GunViolence
Despite blood flowing across the entire Nation, It appears it’s going to take much more before the thoughts and prayers crowd can take some time to stop caressing their Preciouses and address gun violence in an adult, responsible, life saving manner.

Nancy Bailey: When the Last Real Teacher Says Goodbye: The Dangerous Myths Driving Their Exit - Public education is now treated like an industry that makes money for various businesses instead of supporting public schools or teachers. https://networkforpubliceducation.org/blog-content/nancy-bailey-when-the-last-real-teacher-says-goodbye-the-dangerous-myths-driving-their-exit/ #privatization

After Jan. 6, Lieutenant Shane Lamond said he supported the group and didn't "want to see your group’s name or reputation dragged through the mud,” an indictment alleged.

D.C. police lieutenant indicted with tipping off Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio about arrest https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/dc-police-lieutenant-indicted-tipping-proud-boy-enrique-tarrio-arrest-rcna85247

Hospitals in two states denied an abortion to a miscarrying patient — investigators say they broke federal law. https://www.rawstory.com/abortion-miscarriage-care-denied/