https://starluna.net/
mastodon, once more i have need of your collective mind, so pls boost if you are willing
this quarter i’m teaching (2 different) English classes on the themes of FISHING & HUMOR
as ever, i am interested in whatever materials you think would be illuminating/charming/intriguing on those topics. we don’t have the scope for full books, but excerpts, chapters, articles, videos, artworks, songs, poems… we are open to nearly anything of topical interest
i so appreciate your input, fedi-folk 💚
The dark history of a constitutional amendment that now keeps us from becoming Arkansas
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/dark-history-constitutional-amendment-now-keeps-us-becoming-arkansas

On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled Massachusetts does not have to pay for special-education classes for students at private schools, in part because of an amendment to the state constitution that prohibits state aid to any private schools. Sounds like a sort of classic Blue Massachusetts amendment that keeps public funds going to public schools, unlike in states like Arkansas or Louisiana, where public money now goes to pay for religious schools. Read more.
In Burlington, residents protest ICE headquarters, a landlord, a parking lot and a cafe
www.wbur.org/news/2026/03/19/burlington-massachusetts-ice-protests-profiting-businesses
Burlington, Massachusetts residents are sharply divided over immigration enforcement — with some now calling out local companies they say profit from ICE’s operations.
RE: https://flipboard.com/@npr/music-fru3ssldz/-/a-rSMO58o4SDalx3_fp02WIA%3Aa%3A3195441-%2F0
I watched Afroman's testimony while eating breakfast this morning. I'm very happy about this verdict. And Lemon Pound Cake is now an ear worm I'll need to deal with but right now this brings me joy.
Councilor seeks to let non-citizen residents vote in municipal elections https://www.universalhub.com/2026/councilor-seeks-let-non-citizen-residents-vote-municipal-elections