...And The Use Of Protest Votes
Third-party voters were blamed for indirectly helping Trump win his election in 2016. This year, some took a more active role.
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Holding My Tongue...
Was it a mistake to hold back criticism of LAUSD School Board Member Scott Schmerelson during his reelection race even if Los Angeles students faced harm if he lost?
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Misogynist In Chief
As I drove down the freeway the day after the election I was passed by a car adorned with multiple Trump flags celebrating the great “victory.” The license plate read “GRB EM.” Voters like this did not vote for Trump despite his misogyny; they worship him because of it.
Read the article at: change.hopp.to/glass
Why Was This School Board Race So Close?
Scott Schmerelson’s reaction to the latest LAUSD scandal exemplifies why many were conflicted about supporting his reelection.
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Do You Want A Bag With That?
Remember when companies appreciated your business? I realized those days were long gone as I piled five McDonald’s meals on the front seat of my car.
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How To Flex A School Board Majority
It is becoming increasingly clear that supporters of Los Angeles public schools have retained their majority. It is an opportunity that cannot be wasted.
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Biden Could Secure His Legacy With This One Move
There is particular cruelty in the fact that an adjudicated rapist has twice blocked the glass ceiling from being broken. This can be fixed.
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Good News For Los Angeles Public Schools?
To maintain a majority on the LAUSD School Board, public school supporters had to win every race on Tuesday. If the results released so far hold, they will be successful.
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Taking Out The Trash
On November 5th Americans have an opportunity to take out the trash.
Make your voice heard!
My take on the presidential election can be found in this article: https://change.hopp.to/Truth
Dan Chang and Breakfast In The Classroom
LAUSD School Board Candidate Dan Chang is bragging about bringing Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) to the District. It was a program that was rolled out without any input from parents, teachers, or local school leaders. This is the top-down decision-making we don't need.
I wrote this article about BIC in 2014: www.changethelausd.com/breakfast_in_the_cla_room