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Larry O. Dean

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Flint-born, former San Franciscan, Chicago-based poet, educator, singer-songwriter, and kitchen sink sardonicist https://www.larryodean.com

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 10d

I’m thrilled to have a poem in the inaugural issue of TABLEWARE magazine!

TABLEWARE magazine

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 3h

Young Republican Kids Say the Darndest Things

“Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery, and rape…. Vice President JD Vance downplayed [the] bi...

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 9h

New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools

Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 9h

He stole Pride yard signs, calling them "pedophile symbols." Now he's paying the price. - LGBTQ Nation

He initially played dumb, but a hidden camera caught him red-handed.

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 10h

How to Protect Your Right to Culture

The United States government’s coordinated repeal of the right to culture has grave consequences for the texture of our daily lives. But there are ways to fight back.

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

OpenAI accused of using legal tactics to silence nonprofits

Seven nonprofit groups that have criticized OpenAI say it sent them wide-ranging subpoenas as part of its litigation against Elon Musk.

www.nbcnews.com

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Pam Bondi said matching protest signs prove antifa is real. It didn't go well for her. - LGBTQ Nation

Social media users have responded by sharing photos of MAGA rally attendees all holding the same signs.

www.lgbtqnation.com

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court appears ready to gut a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that's helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century.

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Creative Writing at NEIU @neiu-cw.bsky.social · 11h

Legal Brief Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Texas Book Ban Appeal

PEN America has filed an amicus brief supporting an appeal to the Supreme Court in the Little v. Llano County case challenging book removals from the Llano County, TX public library. If the high court...

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Creative Writing at NEIU @neiu-cw.bsky.social · 11h

V. R. Lang, a Forgotten Queen Bee of Modern Poetry

A débutante, a burlesque dancer, and a poet, the shape-shifting Lang—who died at thirty-two—wrote some of the most aching, entrancing poetry of the twentieth century.

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Creative Writing at NEIU @neiu-cw.bsky.social · 11h

The Big Conversation

Douglas Dechow, Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, Hannah Grieco, Anna Leahy, and Nora K. Rivera discuss generative AI’s effects on teaching, learning, and creative writing.

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Chief judge bars ICE civil arrests at county court facilities - CWB Chicago

Chief Judge Timothy Evans has issued a sweeping administrative order that prohibits civil arrests, including those carried out by federal immigration agents, inside or on the surrounding property of C...

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

The Disappearing Black School Board Member

Who sits on your local school board — and does their race really matter?

wordinblack.com

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Unconventional Director Sets Shakespeare Play In Time, Place Shakespeare Intended

MORRISTOWN, NJ—In an innovative, tradition-defying rethinking of one of the greatest comedies in the English language, Morristown Community Players director Kevin Hiles announced Monday his bold inten...

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Library Of Congress Completes Destruction Of 70 Million Works Deemed Culturally Insignificant

WASHINGTON—Explaining that it had selected the pieces because of their lack of any intellectual, historic, or aesthetic value, the Library of Congress reportedly completed destruction Friday of 70 mil...

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

www.nytimes.com

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Disabled Idaho Students Lack Access to Playgrounds and Lunchrooms. Historic $2 Billion Funding Will Do Little to Help.

Despite federal law, disabled students can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms. With added funding, school districts are still unable to make necessary fixes.

www.propublica.org

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Cook County Judge Bans Civil Immigration Arrests At Courthouses

About a dozen immigration-related arrests have taken place at or near county courthouses since July, according to the public defender's office.

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 11h

Education Department Leans on Right-Wing Allies to Push Civil Rights Probes

Peppering its press releases with one-sided quotes makes it seem like school districts have already 'violated the law,' a former OCR lawyer said.

www.the74million.org

Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 12h

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces on Wednesday, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs being removal from being at the sea...

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 13h

CREW sues DHS and NARA for failing to preserve text messages - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

CREW is suing DHS for failing to preserve text messaging data and NARA for its failure to initiate enforcement against these violations.

www.citizensforethics.org

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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 13h

The Justice Department appeared in court after President Donald Trump and his administration fired thousands of federal workers.

Judge snaps at Trump's DOJ: 'You're not even prepared'

The Justice Department appeared in court after President Donald Trump and his administration fired thousands of federal workers. Trump publicly threatened Democrats, saying that if they didn't end the government shutdown, he would start layoffs. The firings were then announced by Office of Managemen...

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Albumism @albumism.com · 13h

If someone asks you to recommend ONE Funkadelic album, is this the one? | Rediscover the album here: album.ink/FunkadelicMB

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 13h

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

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Larry O. Dean @larryodean.bsky.social · 14h

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People