Justices to Hear Case on Catholic Preschools That Reject Children of Gay Parents

A case to watch.

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...

This is a really important piece. I have a thing coming out tomorrow making a similar argument: that our current ed-policy situation is analogous the period between Brown v. Board (1954) and Green v. New Kent (1968), and that this is really discombobulating for ed researchers generally.

Emma of Normandy: The queen who married two kings Discover the remarkable life of Emma of Normandy. A queen who married two kings of England and shaped the history of medieval Europe.

The remarkable life of Emma of Normandy. A queen who married two kings of England and shaped the history of medieval Europe: www.history.co.uk/articles/emm... @historyuk.bsky.social #History

Finally in print.

"Preserving Rural Schools from the Voucher and Charter Threat"

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Donna Summer was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre 13 years ago on April 18, 2013 | Explore more here: album.ink/DonnaSummer

Today—and EVERY day—is a great day to celebrate Stevie Wonder's dynamic discography | Tell us what your all-time favorite Stevie Wonder album is + explore more here: album.ink/SWonderDisc

A Newly Discovered Recording Lets You Hear Delta Blues Legend Robert Johnson in Stunning Clarity Great swathes of rock music since the nineteen-sixties would never have existed, we're sometimes told, were it not for the recordings of Robert Johnson. Certainly the likes of Keith Richards, Eric Cla...

Holy SHIT someone found the test pressing of Robert Johnson's Cross Road Blues and it is clear as a PIN www.openculture.com/2026/04/reco...

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The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court

There’s so much to say about the remarkable reporting from Jodi Kantor & Adam Liptak—and I’ll say a lot of it in Monday’s newsletter.

But the most striking thing about all of it is the role & behavior of Chief Justice Roberts. “Calling balls and strikes” this ain’t:

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

I’m surprised by how often I think about a line from Toni Morrison’s SULA: “…more tranquil than the curve of eggs.”

What an image. The first time I read it, I was so startled that I went in the kitchen and got an egg out the damn fridge to look at its curve.

Head Start programs face funding squeeze Head Start is navigating what advocates describe as a painful stretch of uncertainty. The federal budget for the early ed program is level-funded, lagging cost increases. While that has forced programs to...

ICYMI: Head Start programs face funding squeeze

Happy Jackie Robinson Day

Happy Jackie Robinson Day!

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race State Appeals Judge Chris Taylor was elected to a 10-year term Tuesday to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Once again, Wisconsin, we showed the entire nation that we believe that the people should be at the center of government and the priority of our judiciary,” she said.

Chris Taylor '95 was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court; her term will begin Aug. 1 after Justice Rebecca Bradley '96 wraps up nearly 11 years of service on the bench.

Two football players in a stadium

First time seeing this late ‘60s Orange Bowl pic of my dad (cracked nose) playing for the Miami Dolphins (I’m including the team’s full name for my fellow non-sports-following brethren). Today’s his 87th birthday, and he’s still practicing law in Dallas, his very fruitful second career. I love him.

Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups

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Major League Baseball Is Sanitizing Jackie Robinson’s Radical Legacy This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis....

Celebrations of Jackie Robinson Day downplay his activism during and after his playing career.

They also ignore the fact that there are still so few Black major league players and managers, and no Black majority owners of any MLB team.

This is very sad. Hampshire College was an incredibly important institution that advanced knowledge and changed lives. We need more schools like it, not fewer.

CSCH celebrates 10 years this year! Throughout April we will be showcasing our accomplishments and featuring videos from CSCH affiliates about what CSCH has meant to them. #CSCH10Years 📷 Molly Ferreira

Today in History: President Abraham Lincoln shot

Today in History: President Abraham Lincoln shot

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Happy 80th Birthday Al Green! Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/AlGreenHBD

No luck so far with my quest to set up my sister with fellow vegan nature-loving northerner Jack from @theguardian.com's First Dates.

Not to be all Austen but I'm *this close* to emailing the Guardian with her contact details and a note to send to Jack. He does actually sound perfect for her!

You're welcome!

Finally in print.

"Preserving Rural Schools from the Voucher and Charter Threat"

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A foot on the marker of Alander Summit

First summit of the season (Alander)

‘Dame Jane Goodall.’ #Painting by Wendy Barratt #art

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Kentucky Fast Charge

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