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Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Teachers union mocked after very embarrassing error in anti-Trump agenda
America's largest teachers union made an embarrassing gaffe while adopting a new proposal aimed at combating President Donald Trump. The National Education Association (NEA) is facing ridicule for misspelling the word 'fascism' in an agenda item that is now making the rounds on the internet. 'NEA pledges to defend democracy against Trump's embrace of fascism by using the term facism [sic] in NEA materials to correctly characterize Donald Trump 's program and actions,' read a resolution approved by the group Sunday at its annual convention. 'The members and material resources of NEA must be committed to the defense of the democratic and educational conditions required by our hopes for a just society and the survival of civilization itself by stating the truth.' The proposal also noted that 'current staff and resources' aren't enough to make the message clear, noting it would cost an additional $3,500 to implement. The typo caught the eye of several conservative critics, one of whom wrote that the 'irony is almost too rich to parody.' 'It's not spelled "facism," morons,' added Republican Washington state Rep. Jim Walsh wrote on X. 'And you're not using the word correctly, anyway. No wonder many families are homeschooling.' The proposal also noted that 'current staff and resources' aren't enough to make the message clear, noting it would cost an additional $3,500 to implement The proposal comes as NEA Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson (pictured) described her job as 'deeply political.' 'It says a lot about NEA when they can't spell fascism correctly twice in one sentence,' another X user wrote. 'Further, if any of my history students wrote "in this essay, I will prove Person X was fascist by labelling him and his actions as fascist", I'd light the paper on fire.' A third questioned why the union required thousands of dollars for the update. 'Additional $3,500 to start using a word?' the X user wrote. Yet another asked how the resolution helps children in public schools where its unionized staff teach. 'What does any of this have to do with improving math proficiency among American children?' the person wrote. The Daily Mail has contacted the NEA for comment. The proposal comes as NEA Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson described her job as 'deeply political.' The typo caught the eye of several conservative critics 'Once I started paying attention - once I realized how deeply political our profession had always been - I knew I could no longer simply stay on the sidelines,' she said at the 2025 NEA Representative Assembly in Portland, Oregon, on July 4. 'So I stepped up. I got involved. I found my people. And my people helped me to find my voice. A lot has changed since that ah-ha moment I had two years ago.'
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Will air quality at Philly, Bucks County No Kings protests be affected by NJ forest fire?
The wildfire in the Wharton State Forest in Shamong, Burlington County, NJ, has created unhealthy breathing conditions in parts of Bucks, Delaware and Chester counties and Philadelphia. authorities said Saturday morning, June 14. On Saturday at 10:18 a.m., an air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service in effect until Sunday at midnight for Bucks County. 'The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT tonight,' says the weather service. Earlier Saturday morning and Friday night, the air quality in Bucks County was reported to be hazardous for sensitive groups as Bucks and Philadelphia were put under the Code Orange, according to overnight readings from a federal website tracking air quality conditions. The region was reported to have "hazardous" air, the most serious rating on the air quality index for ozone pollution and particles are capable of traveling into the deepest parts of the lungs. Late Saturday morning, the most hazardous air conditions were reported to be moving south of Bucks County and Philadelphia, which is hosting the nation's 'flagship' No Kings protest. No Kings event in Bucks: Where are No Kings protests in Bucks County, Philadelphia? What's No Kings anti-Trump rally? The forecasted Saturday rain will also help dissipate the bad air conditions, according to CBS Philadelphia. The wildfire, reported by a private pilot on Friday morning, had burned approximately 4,200 acres, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. It said firefighters were "making progress" in containing the blaze. The Mines Spung Wildfire was burning near the Carranza Memorial. The stone monument honors Emilio Carranza Rodriguez, a Mexican aviator who died in a crash at the Pinelands site in 1928. The blaze forced the evacuation of the Costello Preparatory Academy, a state-run community home for males ages 15 to 20 with a history of substance abuse. The facility has about 30 residents, according to the state Attorney General's Office. The fire's cause was under investigation. Jim Walsh of contributed to this story. . This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: South Jersey forest fire affects air quality in Bucks County, Philly
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Spirit Halloween canceled its annual party in Egg Harbor Township for 2025
Spirit Halloween has delivered horrifying news to its most ardent customers, canceling a celebration that draws thousands of people to launch its spooky season. The Egg Harbor Township firm blamed "international disruptions and supply chain challenges" for the demise of this year's event. It said the party's expected to return in 2026. "In the meantime, Spirit Halloween is still very much alive, with over 1,500 stores on track to open;" the company said in a recent Instagram post. Stores are to begin opening in mid-August. Halloween horror: South Jersey delivers on dreadful decorations Last year's event, which took place Aug. 1 and was dubbed the Carnevil, drew a large crowd to the company's flagship store in an Egg Harbor Township shopping center. It was held for the third straight year "to unveil our best costumes, accessories and decor," Spirit Halloween said in a statement promoting the 2024 party. The free event included games, prizes and entertainment. It offered an "exclusive" swag bag to the first 200 guests after 7 a.m., then distributed numbered lanyards allowing access for 2,500 visitors after the store's ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Other customers were allowed into the store on a first-come, first-served basis until 8 p.m. As a sign of its turnout, last year's party also offered on-site restrooms, a hydration station and overflow parking. Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@ This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: The event was called the Carnevil in 2024 and took place Aug. 1
Irish Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley takes place in Co Dublin
Garda Flatley died after being hit by a motorcycle as he was carrying out speed checks on the R132 at Lanestown, north Co Dublin. Video: Dan Dennison Emmy performs "Laika Party" for Ireland's entry at the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. Cork-based singer/songwriter Martin Leahy marks three years of singing his song Everyone Should Have a Home outside Leinster House. Video: Dan Dennison Syrians in Damascus celebrate after US president Donald Trump announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria and normalise relation. Video: Sally Hayden Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 52,908 people since October 2023, while the total number of injuries has climbed to 119,721. Hollywood icon Robert De Niro lambasted 'philistine' US President Donald Trump and his proposed movie tariff at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony. Released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was reunited with family members after 19 months of captivity by Hamas. Video: Reuters Dubliner Oscar Despard captained a team from Christ's College, Cambridge to victory in the final of the BBC student quizshow University Challenge. Video: BBC The Irish Times chess columnist Jim 'JJ' Walsh (93) has retired. He has written about chess in the newspaper for close to 70 years. Video: Dan Dennison The front facade of an unoccupied cottage in Ranelagh has crumbled and fallen onto the street, obstructing a footpath. Video: Dara MacDonaill
Irish Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Laika Party at Eurovision 2025 semi-final
Emmy performs "Laika Party" for Ireland's entry at the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025. Cork-based singer/songwriter Martin Leahy marks three years of singing his song Everyone Should Have a Home outside Leinster House. Video: Dan Dennison Syrians in Damascus celebrate after US president Donald Trump announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria and normalise relation. Video: Sally Hayden Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 52,908 people since October 2023, while the total number of injuries has climbed to 119,721. Hollywood icon Robert De Niro lambasted 'philistine' US President Donald Trump and his proposed movie tariff at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony. Released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was reunited with family members after 19 months of captivity by Hamas. Video: Reuters Dubliner Oscar Despard captained a team from Christ's College, Cambridge to victory in the final of the BBC student quizshow University Challenge. Video: BBC The Irish Times chess columnist Jim 'JJ' Walsh (93) has retired. He has written about chess in the newspaper for close to 70 years. Video: Dan Dennison The front facade of an unoccupied cottage in Ranelagh has crumbled and fallen onto the street, obstructing a footpath. Video: Dara MacDonaill Donegal managed to get players underlapping back the pitch in order to retain possession at the end of extra-time as Armagh aggressively hunted them
