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c-denise-thompson.bsky.social
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If you're curious about Oklahoma's reliance on federal dollars, it's over 42% of the state budget, which according to Pew Charitable Trusts was about $3600 per person in 2022.

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

This may be my favorite headline…maybe ever. Push to inspire Ryan Walters to be…different? Lol. Yes, please! WAY different, and good luck on your quest, Mr. Pro Tem! 💪

submitted 31 days ago • 5 comments

In case you needed another reason to monitor your kids’ screen time. Via @npr.org :

submitted 73 days ago • 2 comments

A student’s response to HB1775’s argument that public schools were making white students feel guilty: “They’re confusing guilt with empathy. Students don’t blame themselves for things that happened in the last. But they can learn lessons about compassion from the sufferings of other people.”

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

This is to me is a significant add here. The Associated Press is now posting on Bluesky: @apnews.com

submitted 80 days ago • 2 comments

Mental health should be like the fitness industry not some awkward thing you hide away but instead a challenge you’re proud to show people you’re working on. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #neuroscience #imnotcryingyouare

submitted 80 days ago • 10 comments

what am I even supposed to do with data breach notifications at this point "ah, yes, I'll just put that over here, with the rest of the data breaches"

submitted 81 days ago • 219 comments

submitted 85 days ago • 6 comments

lol I love this stupid sport

submitted 88 days ago • 0 comments

I’ve had enough of winter now.

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Started out the day wearing a vintage OU natty sweatshirt but changed this afternoon to do some yard work. Forgot to change back so I’m wondering—if we hold on do I have to wear this orange Magellan shirt for games now?

submitted 91 days ago • 1 comment

. SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OFF THE LEDGE: "If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture, there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald's. During the worst of the Depression, not one public library closed its doors." ~David McCullough

submitted 95 days ago • 227 comments

Oklahoma. Imagine that.

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

In the running for my favorite OU player. He made some beautiful catches, but his downfield blocking was art.

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

If you haven't already read it, here's my piece today on Ryan Walters' failed attempt at becoming U.S. education secretary #oklaed

submitted 94 days ago • 3 comments

As I have said before, Oklahoma was ground zero for Project 2025. He never wanted to help our kids but wanted to push an agenda. We must hold him and all elected officials who have protected him accountable for harming our public schools for personal power.

submitted 96 days ago • 3 comments

Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content. That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂

submitted 97 days ago • 21 comments