🇺🇸 Don Yu 🇺🇸

ED @KCDSC; former: CSPO @scholamerica, COO @ReachHigher, VP @commonapp, @ObamaWhiteHouse appointee @usedgov & @Interior II like us all, a child of God

[Dr. John B. King, Jr. @JohnBKing]

Grateful to @ChrisJansing of @MSNBC for opportunity to discuss crucial work of U.S. Education Department from funding services for students with disabilities to managing the Pell grant program that helps people pursue the American Dream through higher ed.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

In @nytopinion

“Jesus walked on water. He raised people from the dead. He multiplied loaves and fishes. He’s resurrected and ascends to heaven. So how should those of us in the 21st century see miracles?” our columnist @NickKristof asks. https://t.co/y6pf1GN9UB

[Arne Duncan @arneduncan]

It breaks my heart that this is who we are, the values we seem to care about, the example we set for our children, and how we view our leadership in the world.

[Gabrielle Giffords @GabbyGiffords]

After I was shot, I had to relearn how to talk one word at a time.

Today, I still struggle to speak but I have not lost my voice—and I’m using it to urge all Americans to vote for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz tomorrow.

[Brad Stulberg @BStulberg]

Here's a story from canvassing today in Western North Carolina that is worth reading:

I went to a house somewhat off the beaten path. A woman around 40-years-old answered the door. I introduced myself, told her I lived about 25 minutes away, and told her I was out volunteering on behalf of Kamala Harris for president.

She told me that Kamala had her vote, but she's not sure about her husband, who is a lifelong Republican.

I asked if anything I might say to her husband could change his mind. She said she wasn't sure, probably not, and that he "comes from a family of hardcore Trumpers."

Right as I was saying "you never know," her husband comes outside.

He's the same age as her (and me).

Big old unkept beard. Tattoos up and down. Wearing a "protect the 2A" shirt that had some sort of big ass gun on it, and old baggy blue jeans.

He said, "What's all this about?"

I introduced myself to him. I told him I heard from his wife that he may be supporting Donald Trump and that's totally okay, but I'm curious why.

He told me he wasn't really sure, it's what his family has always done.

He asked me why I'm supporting Kamala Harris.

I told him about my views on taxation, abortion, and health care, and then also just the importance of having someone who wants to unite America and who is not a character-depraved asshole, which I think Donald Trump is.

He asked me why I think that of Trump. I told him about the racist remarks from the MSG rally, the pussy grabbing stuff, January 06, the signed bibles, and so on.

He looked me in the eye and said "You know what, you're right. I can't vote for that guy. He's a fucking piece of shit."

(This is verbatim, his words not mine.)

I thanked him for giving me the time of day. I wasn't going to press him any further.

As I was walking away, he said, "Hey."

I turned around and he put out his hand. As we shook hands, he looked me in the eye and said "I am going to vote for Kamala Harris."

His wife was almost tears. He seemed to be too. Truly. Like this big fucking weight was off this man's chest.

Needless to say, it was the highlight of my week.
It shows that people are decent. Yes, many people are low-information. But many are decent. And many people want what is best for America.

It's also a reason to keep knocking doors. There are more people like him out there 🇺🇸

[Arne Duncan @arneduncan]

Waiting in line… to volunteer to canvass.

The other side literally has no idea what this kind of team work, commitment and work ethic looks like, and they will never know.

It is why we will win, and it is how we preserve our democracy!
Nothing given, everything earned.

[Zach W. Lambert @ZachWLambert]

Straight
White
Male

Lifelong Texan
Lifelong Christian
Local Church Pastor

Kamala Harris voter.

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

I’m voting for Kamala Harris not in spite of being a conservative, but because I’m a conservative. Conservatives believe in the rule of law.

https://t.co/GE5YM3QuzT

[Netflix @netflix]

Basketball cinema just gained another gem. REZ BALL IS NOW PLAYING.

After the loss of their star player, a high school basketball team must unite to keep their dreams of a championship alive. From director Sydney Freeland and producer LeBron James.

[Netflix @netflix]

"You all descend from warriors. A true warrior is not afraid to grieve."

Rez Ball is now playing.

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

I’ll be supporting Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.

I’ve served with Kamala in the U.S Senate. I’ve also served with Tim in the House of Representatives.

I know them. I know first of hand of their fine character and love of country.

I would encourage all Republicans who feel this way to do the same.

[Student Defense @studentlegalnet]

Caltech enrolled students into short-term programs charging thousands of dollars. 

Raymond, Elva and countless others were never told they would really be taught by a for profit bootcamp company. 

Now CalTech has to ask itself: Was that worth it?

https://t.co/kuGAgWfp0A

[Political Polls @PpollingNumbers]

🚨 New Nate Silver Model - win probability

🔵 Harris 58%
🔴 Trump 42%

[We The Action @WeTheAction]

🗣️ Calling all lawyers!

Join the Voter Vanguard to get connected to pro bono opportunities to strengthen our democracy and protect the vote.

Election protection opportunities are filling up fast, so don’t wait! Make your plan to volunteer ⤵️
https://t.co/Rvh3YdOf19

[White Dudes for Harris @dudes4harris]

Our old friend @MittRomney sounds an awful lot like a White Dude for Harris here:

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Brian and Sandra are the epitome of hope.

When Brian was diagnosed with ALS, he turned tragedy into action by launching @iamalsorg and leading a movement to find a cure.

I’m inspired by these two—and after you hear their story at the @DemConvention, you will be, too.

[Lance Ulanoff @LanceUlanoff]

Oh, man, I am crying right along with Brittney Griner. A true hero and champion. #Olympic2024

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.

[Michael Dannenberg @M_Dannenberg1]

Even with the same SAT scores, those from the bottom 20% of income are less than half as likely as their wealthy peers to receive an acceptance letter from an Ivy or Ivy-like institution. Talent is equally distributed. Opportunity is not. We can do better. https://t.co/XUkQaOcf9O

[Jeff Storobinsky @JeffStorobinsky]

4.28.24 330 pm ET CNN Anchor, Fredricka Whitfield @FWhitfield w/

Former Secretary of Education under President Obama, Arne Duncan @arneduncan

Topic: The continuing protests at College Campuses throughout the country