Essay: 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.

Trump 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.

What 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...

Sign him up for a blue t-shirt.

“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...

Last 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...

GBO

Ironic how the applause lines don’t match the budget cuts.

I guess it’s a good thing liquor production isn’t a big thing in Tennessee.

This 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.

Saddle up! www.krtv.com/news/montana...

EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles stalls FBI investigation with behind-the-scenes court battle www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...

LET’s GO ‘CATS!

Never forget! #January6 #Jan6 #J6

Kentucky basketball feeling pretty good about certain decisions this afternoon.

A 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.

Sea-sons Greetings! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

34 years ago. #NeverForget

Fun fact: John Lithgow’s portrayal of Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose was not intended to position him as the hero of the movie.

This Monday (12/9) the WCS Board of Education will vote on whether to Ban five books from our libraries and curriculum. The books are: * Where the Crawdads Sing * Speak * Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close * The Perks of Being A Wallflower * The Field Guide To The North American Teenager

Charles Kushner is the greatest pick for American diplomat to France since Edward Bancroft.

The House Ethics Committee obtained Venmo records showing that Matt Gaetz paid $10,224.02 to two young women who later testified against him. $250 for “being my friend.” $400 for “being awesome”. $200 “just because”

The fact that disgraced former Congressman George Santos showed up in Congress today to support Matt Gaetz's nomination should tell you everything you need to know.

It’s not a Russian spy ring. It’s a Justice Department graphic showing Venmo payments to girls by Gaetz and Greenberg.

I for one love the incoming cabinet. Obviously selected for their qualifications and high character.

Annual Reminder/PSA//Angry Rant that Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. It’s not yet time for the tree & lights.

This keeps happening.

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On this day in 1960, 6-year old Ruby Bridges became the first Black child to integrate Louisiana public schools.