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A place to hash out all opinions on education policy, charter schools, statewide testing, and what the political world is and isn't doing about it.
Did You Know The Porn Industry Is The Reason All Women Are Stupid?
It All Started With An Article On Medium: For those of you who don't have access to the paid article, its essentially an article written by a woman who, out of curiosity and frustration over how she was being received online, made a fake male persona on Reddit.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in The Swamp
OKAY ALREADY- So What?
August 2025 edit: The Project 2025 Tracker. Original Content I've thought about this for a while, and when I saw the short written and performed by Jason Kravits below, I knew it was time to write about it. Take a minute or so to watch and listen.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in The Swamp
The World’s Deadliest Poison
Did you know that the deadliest poison on Earth is a substance called Polonium? Just one gram of it has the potential to kill 50 million people! Polonium is a rare and highly radioactive element, and its toxicity is unparalleled in the natural world.
By William Henry2 years ago in The Swamp
Proposed Resolution Seeks To Make Public School Students Whole
“To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.” – Magna Carta Last week the LAUSD Charter School Division finally provided an update on how much charter schools still owe the students of the District for past due overallocation fees. The Division’s chair, José Cole-Gutiérrez, refuses to keep his promise to provide up-to-date information; this data is almost two months old.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
Our Presidential Votes Hold No Sway - So Why Are We Fighting?
'Tis 4.5 Months Until The Inauguration Day Take that in. We have 141 days until the new president of the United States will take the oath that will dictate their life for the next 4 years of their life. And the closer we get to that date - the more evil, cruel, mean, and toxic American citizens will become to each other.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in The Swamp
Socialism in Britain 2024
Socialism in Britain 2024 Socialism at work:- A new socialist government has come in, elected with about one third of votes cast in a very low voter turnout. They claim amazement that the national finances are in such a bad way—yet, unless they are stupid, they, like everyone else knew the economy was still suffering due to global problems. They declare things so bad they must raise taxes and cut benefits to pensioners; a generalised group who are experienced enough to never vote socialist.
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Those Pesky Parents
“I thrive under controversy.” – LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvahlo At the end of the 2023-24 school year, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho made an appearance during a meeting of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) responding to recommendations made by this state-mandated group of students, parents, teachers, and other community members who have ties to those who require Special Education services. A brief question and answer period provided the leader of the country's second-largest school district the opportunity to show empathy to parents who often feel that the LAUSD is an adversary instead of a partner in ensuring vulnerable children receive the services they need. Instead, he veered into a complaint about how he is sometimes criticized. He should consider using some of his $440,000 annual salary to purchase armor for his thin skin.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
