Another Trump Cabinet member departing- the third in two months- rats leaving a sinking ship.

And, have you noticed how he always gets rid of the women first?

4 Months Into the Year, Chicago Has Spent at Least $175.6M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits The city’s 2026 budget set aside just $82.5 million for police misconduct settlements, and authorized officials to borrow an additional $283.3 million to cover the soaring cost of lawsuits alleging wr...

An absolute travesty

news.wttw.com/2026/04/15/4...

8 Children Between The Ages Of 1 And 14 Are Dead After A Mass Shooting In Louisiana, Police Say Authorities say eight children were killed in the “domestic disturbance,” with the victims ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old.

America:
We have a horrible sickness, and it’s called guns…

www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-...

Remember when a good person was President?
This is what it looks like.

@chicagocred.bsky.social how do try to get better?

Through continuous communication, staff led trainings, addressing the trauma we face, and supporting each other so we can best serve our participants.
One team, one link, one chain

So incredibly proud of our Emerging Leaders @chicagocred.bsky.social!

They are our future- we want to continue to develop their skills and leadership ability- they will help guide us where we need to go.

So honored to be able to show the documentary about our work @chicagocred.bsky.social at ASUGSV, and really appreciated the questions and conversation with the audience afterwards.
Sharing our stories is always a powerful experience.

It’s truly a disgrace

Imagine the Pope having to say publicly that he is not afraid of Trump…

I hope you everyone understands how absolutely insane that is, how far we have fallen, how lost we are, and how hard we going to have to work to rebuild trust, respect and credibility both domestically and across the globe.

When people are allowed to vote:

Autocrats always lose
Dictators always lose

Democracy always wins

Wannabe dictators, like Trump, know this- that’s why they are always terrified of elections, and do everything in their power to suppress the vote.

Amazing news! I was worried he wouldn’t concede.

Hungary’s Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Election Defeat

This is a hugely important win for democracy across the globe, & especially for our United States!

Trump and Putin both heavily backed their autocratic buddy, Orban
That’s all you need to know about him

Hungary’s Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Election Defeat www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/w...

How do you understand what’s happening in the streets, so you can mediate conflicts & reduce violence?

By being in the streets, & talking & listening to everyone, to build trust.
We believe relationships change lives, & those closest to the problem are often the solution.
@chicagocred.bsky.social

Let’s pray that the autocratic leader loses.

The election tomorrow in Hungary is incredibly significant for our country.
Orban is Trump’s hero: an autocratic leader who took over the press & their universities, and looted the country for his own enrichment.
If he loses this election, Trump will claim in was rigged and go into full panic mode.

Spring
#MSI

When a Democrat is accused of sexual assault, other Democrats demand they drop out of their race.

When a Republican is accused of sexual assault, they go up in the polls, and other Republicans circle the wagons.

Please don’t EVER let these hypocrites claim to be the party of “family values”.

‘Masquerading as a university’: inside the brazen rightwing plan to conquer American schools As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism

PragerU is a scourge. I'mmot sure I strictly agree it's teaching "conservatism" though, more like the MAGA form, but not in the more traditional sense. @arneduncan.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/education/ng...

When you resist, Trump folds.
Always

Law firms: when you resist, Trump folds
Universities: when you resist, Trump folds
Media: when you resist, Trump folds.
All other sectors: pay attention!

And when you resist, there are two additional benefits:
You help save democracy & you help save your soul.

The Case for More Gen Z Teachers Gen Z workers want jobs and a sense of purpose. Teaching can offer both write Jane Swift and Arne Duncan.

In a highly divisive political time, where can we find any common ground?
Former Republican Governor Swift and I think there is powerful place to start: encouraging Gen Z to become teachers!
Teaching gives you both purpose and a stable paycheck, two things Gen Z craves.

time.com/article/2026...

Yes!!
Back in the days when we had a President who was a remarkable role model for our children, and was also athletic…

Fatherhood graduation ceremony
@chicagocred.bsky.social

It's amazing how the 2nd Amendment is without question, but the First and the Fourteenth are all about how MAGA "feels" about them.

📌📌📌

I would never have said this to any reporter, ever.
An important part of your job is to be accessible and talk with the press, regardless of how you feel about any individual.
I can’t recall a single time when we turned down an interview request.
I guess we worked in the good ole’ pro-democracy era…

Déjà vu All Over Again: The White House's Diminished Vision for Science in FY 2027 A first look into the proposed FY 2027 budget reveals an ideological commitment to reduce the size, scope, and capacity of American leadership in R&D.

The long-term impact on national competitiveness will be catastrophic. You simply can’t flip a switch and restore R&D capability. @arneduncan.bsky.social @bwjones.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/joshuasw...

#Fire

Pam Bondi just learned what everyone who sells their soul to the devil eventually learns:

You end up soulless, without a shred of dignity or self respect.
Your integrity is gone forever, & you have literally nothing to show for all of your humiliation, and all the suffering you have caused others.

Building trust requires consistent presence, radical transparency, and empowering local voices. By centering resident-led solutions and addressing root causes through collaborative partnerships, communities can effectively decrease violence. — gen1e.xyz

How do you build trust with the community, increase public safety and reduce violence?

By being present in the community, by listening closely, and by partnering with the people who most need and deserve peace: the residents.
@chicagocred.bsky.social