#Texas & #Florida arguably two of the more backward states lead the charge in book banning. Nothing more dangerous to Abbott and DeSantis than citizens with ideas. #BookSky Book Bans Just Hit A Record High in The U.S. — And Guess Which States Led The Nation? flip.it/QUGrlJ

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Massachusetts sets a wonderful example for children and reading. They lead the US in 4th and 8th-grade reading scores on national assessments (NAEP) and overall K-12 reading proficiency. Informed and well-read citizens are harder to manipulate. #booksky #writingcommunity

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“The trillionaire has put particular effort into the Texas U.S. Senate race, where he is backing Ken Paxton, the most odious and corrupt person on any ballot this year” www.seattletimes.com/opinion/musk...

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🧵After I reported in July about a new ICE facility for kids set to open in Louisiana, the facility contractor, for-profit prison company LaSalle Corrections, pulled a slick move. In August, nonprofit LaSalle Family Foundation established as a for-profit LLC. www.thequeenzone.com/a-private-pr...

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❗️Republican Sen. Thom Tillis sharply criticized Trump’s handling of Russia sanctions, calling it “beyond irresponsible” and accusing the administration of “capitulating” to Putin. Tillis pointed to the Russia sanctions law passed 86-11 by the Senate and said the administration should enforce it. #US

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