Rob Helfenbein
@robhelfenbein.bsky.social
Professor of Curriculum Studies - Views expressed are mine alone #CurriculumMatters
I'm attending Neighbor2Neighbor: Building Resilient CommUUnities's event, “Ending Political Viole www.mobilize.us/neighbor2nei...
Ending Political Violence Begins with Welcome · Neighbor2Neighbor: Building Resilient CommUUnities
**Welcome is how we resist.**
When neighbors know each other, nobody gets disappeared quietly. That's the heart of our Neighbor-to-Neighbor Hub — a morning of public witness, music, healing practice,...
www.mobilize.us
August 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I'm attending Neighbor2Neighbor: Building Resilient CommUUnities's event, “Ending Political Viole www.mobilize.us/neighbor2nei...
Trump in Cobb County Public Schools-Indivisible Cobb's event, “IND Cobb - 🚫👑 No Kings in Cobb County!” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
IND Cobb - 🚫👑 No Kings in Cobb County! · Indivisible Cobb
The king of corruption is coming to our backyard, Wed Jul 22, to Wheeler High School. It is time to mobilize to show this clown he and his cronies are NOT welcome in Cobb County. We will be protesting...
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July 21, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Trump in Cobb County Public Schools-Indivisible Cobb's event, “IND Cobb - 🚫👑 No Kings in Cobb County!” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
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July 14, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “Good Trouble Lives On - Freedom Summer Atlanta Rally” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
Good Trouble Lives On - Freedom Summer Atlanta Rally · John Lewis Actions
The fight to protect voting rights never ends, and right now, we’re witnessing a Jim-Crow-era effort from politicians and their billionaire friends to restrict our freedoms, silence our voices, and co...
www.mobilize.us
July 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “Good Trouble Lives On - Freedom Summer Atlanta Rally” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
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NEW: Today's primaries for Georgia governor and secretary of state could set up election deniers to run critical elections in a key swing state in 2028.
The top Republican candidates have promoted Trump's false voting claims, including questioning the 2020 result.
The top Republican candidates have promoted Trump's false voting claims, including questioning the 2020 result.
Georgia primaries: Will election deniers be running the state’s next presidential vote?
Tuesday’s GOP primaries for Georgia governor and secretary of state could help determine whether election deniers will be running elections in a key swing state in 2028 — potentially allowing them to ...
www.democracydocket.com
May 19, 2026 at 2:22 PM
NEW: Today's primaries for Georgia governor and secretary of state could set up election deniers to run critical elections in a key swing state in 2028.
The top Republican candidates have promoted Trump's false voting claims, including questioning the 2020 result.
The top Republican candidates have promoted Trump's false voting claims, including questioning the 2020 result.
I'm attending Indivisible ATL's event, “Indivisible ATL April Membership Meeting with Special Guest Ruwa Romman” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
Indivisible ATL April Membership Meeting with Special Guest Ruwa Romman · Indivisible ATL
Come join Indivisible ATL for our regular in-person membership meeting! In April, Ruwa Romman will be our special guest. She’ll be sharing lessons learned from her gubernatorial campaign, races her team is supporting, and a legislative update. Come at 1:30 for a casual new member meet-and-greet. RSVP for Candler Park location.
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April 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I'm attending Indivisible ATL's event, “Indivisible ATL April Membership Meeting with Special Guest Ruwa Romman” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
Reposted by Rob Helfenbein
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
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Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.
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Indivisible ATL February Membership Meeting · Indivisible ATL
Come join Indivisible ATL for our regular in-person membership meeting!
RSVP for location.
www.mobilize.us
February 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm attending Indivisible ATL's event, “Indivisible ATL February Membership Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblea...
Yes Sir! Check this out....The Roots of Violence www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
The Roots of Violence in Black Communities
UIC’s David Stovall contends that capitalism and racism are fueling conflict.
www.chicagomag.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Yes Sir! Check this out....The Roots of Violence www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
Reposted by Rob Helfenbein
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges. This leaves in place a federal judge's ruling that the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment and federal procedural rules. (Via AP) apnews.com/article/dei-... #ncpol #nced
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colle...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges. This leaves in place a federal judge's ruling that the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment and federal procedural rules. (Via AP) apnews.com/article/dei-... #ncpol #nced
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Why Even Basic A.I. Use Is So Bad for Students www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | Why Even Basic A.I. Use Is So Bad for Students
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Why Even Basic A.I. Use Is So Bad for Students www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
New book alert!!
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
New book alert!!
There need to be consequences! indivisible.org/campaign/we-...
We Ain’t Buying It
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November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There need to be consequences! indivisible.org/campaign/we-...
Just Published!
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Just Published!
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Chris Rufo/Ron DeSantis overhauled New College and made it "the most financially inefficient school in the university system"
Degree yield is 19%, 2nd-worst in Fla.
Operating funds per student at New College: $83,207
Same category at Univ of Florida: $45,765
www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/e...
Degree yield is 19%, 2nd-worst in Fla.
Operating funds per student at New College: $83,207
Same category at Univ of Florida: $45,765
www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/e...
New College of Florida shows soaring expenses as state targets 'woke waste'
A report by Florida DOGE found that Sarasota's New College is the most financially inefficient school in the university system.
www.heraldtribune.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Chris Rufo/Ron DeSantis overhauled New College and made it "the most financially inefficient school in the university system"
Degree yield is 19%, 2nd-worst in Fla.
Operating funds per student at New College: $83,207
Same category at Univ of Florida: $45,765
www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/e...
Degree yield is 19%, 2nd-worst in Fla.
Operating funds per student at New College: $83,207
Same category at Univ of Florida: $45,765
www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/e...
Reposted by Rob Helfenbein
Mario Guevara was wrongfully deported 18 days ago.
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Mario Guevara was wrongfully deported 18 days ago.
Definitely worth a listen
This is a really clear yet meaty interview with @mark-bray.bsky.social about the actual tactics and history of antifa movements. Will be sharing with students! www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
What exactly is Antifa? | CBC Radio
In late September, Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization. Today, we’re tracking the meaning and history of antifascist protest — from 1930’s Europe, to today — and asking: how ...
www.cbc.ca
October 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Definitely worth a listen
It can happen here, and it has.... robhelfenbein.substack.com/p/it-cant-ha...
September 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It can happen here, and it has.... robhelfenbein.substack.com/p/it-cant-ha...
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Universities are moving rapidly to comply with laws that don't exist.
“I’m emotionally shellshocked right now,” said one professor in the Texas Tech system. “What does it say about academic freedom? It says we don’t have it.” The professor spoke by phone from the inside of a car to avoid being overheard by colleagues.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders
www.nytimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Universities are moving rapidly to comply with laws that don't exist.
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No Kings 2 is coming to Atlanta on October 18!
(art via member Laura Borealis | @laura-gordon.bsky.social)
(art via member Laura Borealis | @laura-gordon.bsky.social)
September 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
No Kings 2 is coming to Atlanta on October 18!
(art via member Laura Borealis | @laura-gordon.bsky.social)
(art via member Laura Borealis | @laura-gordon.bsky.social)