⟊ system.recall: The Crystal World 15th Anniversary Remaster ▣ Remastered by Brad Boatright ▣ Vinyl: silver/gold merge (Utech Records) ▣ “Extinction” — first digital release ⧫ Pre-order active 🜃 Transmission: 06.12.25 utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-cr...

My old band Break of Dawn put out a record 25 years ago on One Day Savior Recordings. @robertsesquire included it in @lambgoat.bsky.social's 25 in ‘25 series series. Here’s us around 2000 and a link to the article. 📷 @upstate_joy (i think)

Nice article on Math Rock in Bandcamp Daily highlighting Breadwinner, Don Caballero, June of 44, and some others. daily.bandcamp.com/lists/brutal...

Bob Shireman latest Chronicle piece warns of what we might expect of Linda McMahon's USDE in the upcoming 90 days for higher ed. He suggests two possibilities: 1) a wilder west for accreditation--more accreditors and competition; and 2) Christian Nationalism... www.chronicle.com/article/how-...

Mentally preparing myself to serve on an accreditation review team. The Heritage Foundation says it’s a “cartel” and I hope this time I’ll get in on some of riches—because so far, all I’ve gotten at these things are Panera sandwiches and mediocre coffee.

The @chronicle.com asked 59 colleges under investigation by ED how they would respond if they got a list of demands like Columbia. Nobody would answer the questions, and one university (Wisconsin) called them "ridiculous." We'll find out how they actually respond soon enough.

The USDE is about half the size it was two weeks ago and it's expected that there will be an executive order to close it today. Again, it would need 60 votes in congress to legally close the department. www.npr.org/2025/03/19/n...

The tiniest red carpet in a puddle for Rubio. 🤣

The Trump administration is investigating at least 60 colleges for “antisemitism,” which critics say is mainly about squashing pro-Palestine activism. “Colleges have an obligation to stand up and protect their students,” says former Education Department official Tariq Habash.

Yes, it sounds like Schumer is selling out the Dems again. :(

CALLS ARE WORKING - it has bought us precious time, but we NEED to keep the pressure up. Tomorrow is the cloture vote. KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️ Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill. Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.

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The cuts to the USDE is problematic for many reasons and the department was understaffed before this administration.

🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave. Tell them: 1. Vote NO on Cloture AND 2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill. Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it. TODAY is the showdown. 🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121

Today's #officeambience King Crimson 1972 practicing without Robert Fripp. RIP Jamie Muir www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_9...

The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there.

It says something when your 88-year-old mom, a woman I don't associate with political organizing, calls you to remind you to call your representative.

So how’s about that recession? Didn’t take long eh!

It's BandcampFriday, which means that @bandcamp.com waives its fees, meaning more money goes directly to artists & labels. First up: Li Jianhong – Shuttle Raven of The Dream A new studio album from the Chinese guitar antihero, out now on Utech Records. utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/shuttl...

Still waiting on an executive order to close the Dept of Ed, an action the president lacks the legal authority to accomplish: www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

Secretary McMahon's "Final Mission" for USDE. In summary: less federal oversight, more state control, & a stronger push for career-focused higher ed. Emphasis on ROI & workforce alignment. www.ed.gov/about/news/s...

Efforts to weaken the USDE are underway as the executive orders commence.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

Voted for Trump, now have buyer’s remorse? The Trump philosophy seems to be his version of FAFO. Don’t buy anything on the 28th unless you absolutely have to. #Resist

Ray Li, a civil right attorney that recently left the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, argues that the Feb. 14th Dear Colleague letter is based on unsound legal reasoning and isn’t supported by case law. The Dear Colleague letter takes aim at DEI-related programming.

I understand that Big Brother Musk is now going through Americans' tax returns. Remember that IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH and FREEDOM IS SLAVERY.

Just in case you were wondering what the US Department of Education does The NY Times made a succinct video explaining the functions of the department: www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2UY5EYy/

Enjoying this set from Divide and Dissolve; it's the first I've listened to the group, which is heavy and political. Love the single coiled telecaster going through a Hiwatt guitar and bass amp. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmI...

Ramesh Ponnuru discusses why efforts to abolish the Department of Education are a waste of time. Worth noting, Rep. Massie's recent bill to eliminate the DOE had no-cosponsors and 60 Republicans joined Dems in voting no to advancing the bill. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...