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@ericumansky.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialWatch an ICE agent run down and then run over a man. The man was was then writhing on the ground, saying "You broke my leg! You broke my leg!" Agents didn't help him. And btw, the man wasn't the target of their operation.
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialProPublica designed a reporting experiment to demonstrate how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. We succeeded in opening two schools. No credentials or background checks required.
propublica.orgHow ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 HoursThe reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialAfter Jan. 6, 2021, many Trump loyalists headed for the exits. But not Russell Vought. He told the president, I’m going to work night and day to get you back in the White House in four years. Then he and others began working on a plan: Project 2025. Listen to our latest "Paper Trail" episode 👇
podcasts.apple.comWho’s the Shadow President?Podcast Episode · Paper Trail · October 1 · 36m
@jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialPentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/u...
@baylisswagner.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialBREAKING: In Nebraska rally, Trump just suggested he would be unbothered to see Iran "take out" LA or San Diego: “They could take out a city,” he said. “Let them take—Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. That’s—this is a very small price to pay."
@barryyeoman.comReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialAs part of a three-state experiment, journalists at @theassemblync.bsky.social and @propublica.org tested whether they could get a North Carolina state license to open a private school inside Ponysaurus Brewing. #ncpol @carlibrosseau.bsky.social @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
@megomatz.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialHow @propublica.org Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours
The reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required. / by @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
propublica.orgHow ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 HoursThe reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialNEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions? This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one. We founded two. Here’s how.
propublica.orgHow ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 HoursThe reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialUPDATED: The Trump administration’s push for mass deportations has now resulted in more than 83,000 challenges in federal court from immigrants claiming their detention is illegal. We are continuing to track the increase in these cases:
projects.propublica.orgTracking the Historic Rise of Habeas Cases Filed by Detained ImmigrantsProPublica is tracking the historic rise in challenges filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal.
@ericlipton.nytimes.comReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialJUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest.
nytimes.comU.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialWe started our very own private school with @arktimes.bsky.social.
All it took was $45, a few clicks on a state website and an American flag.
propublica.orgAlmost Anyone Can Start a Private School. We Put This to the Test.Our reporting has shown how easily people — some with questionable backgrounds — have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places. That led us to an experiment: If the hur...
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialOur reporting found that in Arkansas, one private school continued to operate even though the founder served jail time for permitting child abuse.
Join us Oct. 6 at 4 pm ET for a discussion about the changing private school landscape: https://events.propublica.org/wild-west-school-vouchers/bluesky
@karayorio.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social"State law in Arkansas doesn’t require much to open a private school, nothing about teacher skills or what kids learn. But it does require that all schools display an American flag, and we wanted to follow the rules." Unbelievable story. Also, immediately ordering the ProPublica Academy pencils.
@audreydutton.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialQuiz: Where Could You Open a Private School? - ProPublica
Based on my answers, I could open Ye Olde Minimum Academy in Idaho and eight other states. projects.propublica.org/private-scho...
projects.propublica.orgQuiz: Where Could You Open a Private School? — ProPublicaPrivate school requirements vary wildly across states. Take our quiz to find out just how easy starting one can be.
@nytimes.comReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialPresident Trump directed staff to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the matter. nyti.ms/4jBqx63
@jaredrutecki.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialAmazing work by @propublica.org and partners illustrating the lack of regulations around microschools in some states. www.propublica.org/article/prop...
@propublica.orgReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialNEW: We’re reporters, not teachers. We have no business running a private school. But to show you just how easy it is to start one, we decided to test the process ourselves.
propublica.orgAlmost Anyone Can Start a Private School. We Put This to the Test.Our reporting has shown how easily people — some with questionable backgrounds — have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places. That led us to an experiment: If the hur...
@jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialExcited to moderate this event with my amazing colleagues. Come join us!
@jodiscohen.bsky.socialReposted by @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.socialIt started with a question: If it was so easy to start a private school in some states — and even access public money — could we as @propublica reporters do it?
Find out what @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social, @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and I learned:
propublica.orgAlmost Anyone Can Start a Private School. We Put This to the Test.Our reporting has shown how easily people — some with questionable backgrounds — have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places. That led us to an experiment: If the hur...