Weekend Quotables
Biden finally turns up the heat on Trump. But DOJ needs to act.
“I was the only Black person on the set. It was unusual for me to be in a circumstance in which every move I made was tantamount to representation of 18 million people.”
-- Sidney Poitier
The Observer
Why is Merrick Garland, the attorney general, still dragging his feet? Biden can righteously rage. But the best antidote to toxic Trump’s dangerously lawless spree, and fears of civil war, is the law itself. Take him down – before it’s too late. — Guardian
Donald Cohen, executive director of In the Public Interest
Trying to fix public education with market-based reform is like using a hammer to cook an omelet. It’s just the wrong tool. — Answer Sheet
Andrew Lelling, former US attorney who prosecuted ‘China Initiative’ cases
Researchers are terrified now,” he told the Globe editorial board. “What public policy goal is served by continuing to track down academics to prosecute? That to me is the issue. . . . Is there anything more in the public interest to be gained by doing new cases? — Boston Globe editorial
CPS won’t agree to CTU’s demand for remote learning. Something’s gotta give
Most American school districts have forged ahead with in-person instruction, as the Biden administration has urged, even as the Omicron variant has shattered local and national case records… But the dispute in Chicago, where there has been no instruction of any sort since classes were dismissed on Tuesday, has been notable for its acrimony and for the day-to-day uncertainty for parents, teachers, and students. — New York Times
Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jackson said at the union news conference Saturday he appreciates Lightfoot’s point that students are better off in schools but, “on the other hand, teachers want safe working conditions.”
Jackson also said he wanted to see the CTU and school officials continue to sit down in person and come up with a plan.
“I’m surprised they’re not meeting right now. — Chicago Tribune
Me: Sorry Rev. Jackson, but they are, and have been at the table. But that’s not getting it done. We need kids back in school as safely as possible while the talks continue.
AOC has tested positive for COVID. Here’s wishing her a speedy and full recovery.