I had a surprise young constituent in my Dallas office yesterday — precious Ms. Lilli! Special thanks to her amazing family for their advocacy and for reminding us all on why protecting our access to quality education MATTERS!

Trump signed an executive order that he said would “begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all,” although the agency cannot be closed without the approval of Congress.

Collaborators with the fascists.

Texas Republican Keithself storms out of the meeting he's supposed to be running because a Democrat asked him to treat his colleague Sarah McBride with respect. These people would not last one day as a trans person.

Eight years ago, we sat across from Betsy DeVos, fighting for our child, for trans kids, for every student’s right to a safe school. We left knowing these rights were fragile.Now, discrimination has become a full-scale assault—on trans kids, on education, on civil rights. This is not a drill.

Calvin, a trans boy, knows who he is. This book by JR and @vanessaford.bsky.social is 1 of the 12 LGBTQ+ affirming books that Open Books donates to elementary school libraries. It’s also part of the @loveloudfoundation.bsky.social book club this month! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians

With discriminatory education policies being pushed at the state and federal level, many are wondering how to support transgender and other LGBQ+ students. Read some advice from @vanessaford.bsky.social and Rebecca Kling, the authors of The Advocate Educator: 19thnews.org/2025/02/tran...

Donald Trump’s petty threats are beneath the Office of the President. Governor Janet Mills embodies servant leadership. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Important piece in which @vanessaford.bsky.social and others talk about the very personal impact of the recent executive orders.

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

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I want to salute the Governor of Maine Janet Mills who, in that room with a raging Trump and silent complicitors, stood her ground and said, “see you in court!” Maine residents, show your support for your Gov for standing up for your independence.

As the forces of hatred are on the march, my promise is this: Our trans neighbors will continue to be safe, protected, and welcome in Minnesota.

Please feel this image my friend made. And then pick up a shield and join us in battle.

Calvin, a beautiful transgender boy, introduces himself to his friends and family: “I knew it was time to be me.” JR and @vanessaford.bsky.social's book Calvin is 1 of our 12 LGBTQ+ affirming books and belongs in all elementary school libraries! #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians

15yo: When is it “Thin Mint Season”? @girlscouts.bsky.social is it time yet?

Not gonna lie. Today, my love language was Hellman’s Mayo. Hubby had been buying a different brand that shall not be named so today, when I opened the fridge door, I felt loved. There, right in front, was my Hellman’s. It’s the little things:)

Not all sheros wear capes, but sure do wear the title of Congresswoman! @repjasmine.bsky.social is the real deal- she cares deeply and fights passionately. Stay strong Congresswoman and know you have so many of us behind you. 💪

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