@RonFilipkowski Ulysses S. Grant, 1822—1885
From a speech in which President Grant advocated for free public education so the electorate could make good choices.
He saw a split between the educated & less educated as a profound & dangerous division:
@hollyzachariah 💔 Way too many heart-breaking and traumatizing moments as a newspaper reporter. I still remember plenty from the late 1980s. Too empathetic, I guess. I don’t miss it either. Hope you are doing well.
Some professional news to start the new year: In November, I was promoted to features editor at @DispatchAlerts. I am overseeing our arts, entertainment and home/garden coverage. (1/2)
This is the photo that breaks my heart. This says it all. Emotional break down. Seriousness of the situation. That this isn't a game anymore. Prayers for #DamarHamlin and his family and all the people who experienced this first hand.
@10TV This should be the law in every state. As @DOMTIBERI and his family know, distracted driving can lead to deaths. My son took a class by Maria’s Message foundation. But I still had to plead for him to not look down while driving to scroll through playlists on his iPhone or text 📱
Gov. Mike DeWine will sign his name on a piece of legislation that, in part, will make distracted driving a primary offense in Ohio https://t.co/kVJoswVFlw #10TV
Elon Musk just suspended a bunch of journalists, including Aaron Rupar, who cover him — without any reason. By silencing journalists, it’s clear that Elon Musk doesn’t care about free speech or democracy. He only cares about himself. We should all be outraged.
I don’t know who needs to hear this but Neil Diamond, who retired from performing five years ago because of Parkinsons, just had a Broadway show of him open and it at the opening night he did this