Karin Chenoweth
@karinchenoweth.bsky.social
Founder, Democracy and Education, which provides information and a community to school board candidates and their supporters, particularly if they are facing extremism. democracy-education.org
Now is when you should be looking in your school district to find out if there is an election this year. If so, ask around--is there a pro-public education candidate running? If so, that person needs your help and support. If not, find someone to run--maybe it's yourself!
democracy-education.org
democracy-education.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Now is when you should be looking in your school district to find out if there is an election this year. If so, ask around--is there a pro-public education candidate running? If so, that person needs your help and support. If not, find someone to run--maybe it's yourself!
democracy-education.org
democracy-education.org
Our country voted to become sicker, poorer, dumber, and meaner.
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
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“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
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November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Our country voted to become sicker, poorer, dumber, and meaner.
This is your regular reminder that you live in a school district. Look around. Is there a school board seat up this year (could be as early as May!)? Are there candidates running? The way many extremists get on school boards is through unopposed races. If you have a pro-public education candidate
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is your regular reminder that you live in a school district. Look around. Is there a school board seat up this year (could be as early as May!)? Are there candidates running? The way many extremists get on school boards is through unopposed races. If you have a pro-public education candidate
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Supporting Democracy Begins in School: Why School Board Races Matter and How You Can Help
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Supporting Democracy Begins Where You Live
Why School Board Races Matter & How You Can Help
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November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Supporting Democracy Begins in School: Why School Board Races Matter and How You Can Help
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An interesting take. Thanks, Josh.
With Tucker Carlson back in the news, reposting my piece @slate.com about my time working with Tucker @cnn.com years ago.
The change from impish sarcastic conserva-bro with a bowtie to…whatever this is…mirrors so much of the Right’s own trajectory over time.
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The change from impish sarcastic conserva-bro with a bowtie to…whatever this is…mirrors so much of the Right’s own trajectory over time.
slate.com/business/202...
The Jokes Tucker Carlson Told in Private When I Worked for Him
My profane, revealing year working for a future demagogue.
slate.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
An interesting take. Thanks, Josh.
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This billionaire is trolling hardworking educators—and making jokes about gutting supports for special needs kids.
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This billionaire is trolling hardworking educators—and making jokes about gutting supports for special needs kids.
Will Bunch is always worth reading.
Gift link!
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If your kid is on the spectrum, or if you're transgender, or speak Spanish, or just grow a beard, they hate you because you dare to be 'different'
Inside the war on this basic human right -- to not conform -- that is central to Trump's fascist project
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Inside the war on this basic human right -- to not conform -- that is central to Trump's fascist project
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Will Bunch is always worth reading.
This is my semi-regular reminder that if you're looking for something to do to push against authoritarianism, you might have to look no farther than your very own school district. Extremists want to take it over and cause havoc. Don't let them! See if there's a sensible pro-public education
October 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is my semi-regular reminder that if you're looking for something to do to push against authoritarianism, you might have to look no farther than your very own school district. Extremists want to take it over and cause havoc. Don't let them! See if there's a sensible pro-public education
What kind of country do we want to be? This isn't my idea of a good country.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was right about Alabama’s death-by-prolonged-suffocation execution method.
(She has been right about this stuff before.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
(She has been right about this stuff before.)
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What kind of country do we want to be? This isn't my idea of a good country.
geez
"Federal agents fired a pepper round that struck the pastor of the College Heights United Church of Christ. The impact caked his face in orange powder...
“I’m in a lot of pain,” the pastor texted from the emergency room, “He clearly was aiming for the face.”
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“I’m in a lot of pain,” the pastor texted from the emergency room, “He clearly was aiming for the face.”
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October 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
geez
What struck me about Reagan's talk was how he was trying to convince people of his point of view. What a refreshing thing for a president to do. We've heard so much bluster and "trust me, I'm smart" from this president.
I love source documentation! Thanks @sifill.bsky.social for sharing. 👇👇👇
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
October 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What struck me about Reagan's talk was how he was trying to convince people of his point of view. What a refreshing thing for a president to do. We've heard so much bluster and "trust me, I'm smart" from this president.
Reposted by Karin Chenoweth
Violating schools, churches, and hospitals is a way to say that there is no safe space. Teachers, clergy, doctors, and nurses can't help you. There is no one to trust, no place to go.
October 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Violating schools, churches, and hospitals is a way to say that there is no safe space. Teachers, clergy, doctors, and nurses can't help you. There is no one to trust, no place to go.
Reposted by Karin Chenoweth
USPS PRO TIP: To make sure your mail-in ballot, tax return or legal document gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office and ask for a manual postmark at the counter in person
Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off
Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
USPS PRO TIP: To make sure your mail-in ballot, tax return or legal document gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office and ask for a manual postmark at the counter in person
Many districts are holding school board elections this November, particularly in Virginia and New Jersey. Don't be someone who gets to that on the ballot and say--ack, I forgot to find out who to vote for! Ask a trusted friend or neighbor. Or do your own research. drive.google.com/file/d/1aaKG...
How to Research School Board Candidates & Note Catcher
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October 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Many districts are holding school board elections this November, particularly in Virginia and New Jersey. Don't be someone who gets to that on the ballot and say--ack, I forgot to find out who to vote for! Ask a trusted friend or neighbor. Or do your own research. drive.google.com/file/d/1aaKG...
Following #NoKings, are you wondering what you can do? Look and see if there is a school board election in your district, and see if there is a pro-public education candidate running against an extremist and get involved. Put a sign in your window or yard; host a meet-and-greet; text your friends.
October 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Following #NoKings, are you wondering what you can do? Look and see if there is a school board election in your district, and see if there is a pro-public education candidate running against an extremist and get involved. Put a sign in your window or yard; host a meet-and-greet; text your friends.
Reposted by Karin Chenoweth
Vouchers = forced tithing.
MO "approved the use of millions in state funding for MOScholars, a K-12 school scholarship program that had previously been supported by tax-deductible donations. But an investigation found that nearly all of those state-funded vouchers were used for religious schools."
MO "approved the use of millions in state funding for MOScholars, a K-12 school scholarship program that had previously been supported by tax-deductible donations. But an investigation found that nearly all of those state-funded vouchers were used for religious schools."
Missouri state-funded vouchers are going to religious schools
Missouri legislators recently approved the use of millions in state funding for MOScholars, a K-12 school scholarship program that had previously been supported by tax-deductible donations. But an inv...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vouchers = forced tithing.
MO "approved the use of millions in state funding for MOScholars, a K-12 school scholarship program that had previously been supported by tax-deductible donations. But an investigation found that nearly all of those state-funded vouchers were used for religious schools."
MO "approved the use of millions in state funding for MOScholars, a K-12 school scholarship program that had previously been supported by tax-deductible donations. But an investigation found that nearly all of those state-funded vouchers were used for religious schools."
Reposted by Karin Chenoweth
Oh it’s not appropriate for your program to air the president wearing a crown and shitting on American citizens?
You’ll talk about it in euphemisms? Maybe call it the “crown video” and ignore the shitting part? Because that’s appropriate?
Tell me, was it appropriate for the president to do it?
You’ll talk about it in euphemisms? Maybe call it the “crown video” and ignore the shitting part? Because that’s appropriate?
Tell me, was it appropriate for the president to do it?
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Oh it’s not appropriate for your program to air the president wearing a crown and shitting on American citizens?
You’ll talk about it in euphemisms? Maybe call it the “crown video” and ignore the shitting part? Because that’s appropriate?
Tell me, was it appropriate for the president to do it?
You’ll talk about it in euphemisms? Maybe call it the “crown video” and ignore the shitting part? Because that’s appropriate?
Tell me, was it appropriate for the president to do it?
Reposted by Karin Chenoweth
"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, but we have this consolation: The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph." —Tom Paine
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, but we have this consolation: The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph." —Tom Paine
The thing is, the GOP will dismiss all of these. But can they dismiss the thousands in Louisville, Huntsville, Birmingham, and in small towns in Ohio and Indiana?
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The thing is, the GOP will dismiss all of these. But can they dismiss the thousands in Louisville, Huntsville, Birmingham, and in small towns in Ohio and Indiana?
One of the most important things you can do right now is to support pro-public education candidates for school board. Look and see if your district is holding an election and if there's a good candidate, put up a sign, hold a meet-and-greet, or throw a few bucks their way. democracy-education.org
September 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One of the most important things you can do right now is to support pro-public education candidates for school board. Look and see if your district is holding an election and if there's a good candidate, put up a sign, hold a meet-and-greet, or throw a few bucks their way. democracy-education.org
Reposted by Karin Chenoweth
The MSNBC commentator saying that most political violence has historically come from the left just once again showed how we suffer from failing to learn history. Lynching, pogroms, race riots, the political violence that ended Reconstruction, and against the Civil Rights Movement. Come on.
September 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The MSNBC commentator saying that most political violence has historically come from the left just once again showed how we suffer from failing to learn history. Lynching, pogroms, race riots, the political violence that ended Reconstruction, and against the Civil Rights Movement. Come on.
Right now school board candidates around the country are gearing up for a November election. Look around. If you are in a school district with a pro-public education candidate, sign up to help--make some phone calls, hold a meet-and-greet in your driveway, put a sign in your yard, give a few bucks.
September 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Right now school board candidates around the country are gearing up for a November election. Look around. If you are in a school district with a pro-public education candidate, sign up to help--make some phone calls, hold a meet-and-greet in your driveway, put a sign in your yard, give a few bucks.