At least $7.2 million in taxpayer funds has been spent on LEGOs through Arizona's school voucher program, new public records obtained by 12News show
12News uncovered the spending -- including one family spending $30,000 on LEGOs -- after suing Superintendent Horne and Treasurer Yee to obtain ESA public records.
Since 2022, AZ taxpayers funded $7.25M in Legos that individual families kept for themselves.
Every AZ K12 teacher could have spent ~$125 on purchases *for their whole class, present & future* w those "take my toys & go home" Lego sets.
[And yes, my code for this analysis was straight bananas.]
07.03.2026 00:59
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Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and itβs good sheβs gone.
But this doesnβt change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.
05.03.2026 19:38
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Jasmine Crockett is a class act. π
04.03.2026 14:10
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Trump just said again that if they hadnβt bombed Iran over the last couple of days, Iran wouldβve had a nuclear weapon within two weeks. We all know thatβs a complete lie. Theyβve been making the same claim since the β90s. Itβs maddening how stupid they think we are.
04.03.2026 21:34
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Wow.
26.02.2026 21:11
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Glad you found it helpful.
15.02.2026 00:51
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I love a good collection of picture books! Glad to have provided some inspiration.
15.02.2026 00:49
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The difference between the false neutrality of legacy media and pro-democracy independent media. Help Democracy Docket grow. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
12.02.2026 04:16
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07.02.2026 03:15
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Black graphic decorated with gold, red, and green details. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of a crowd with their fists raised in the air. The people depicted are Black and brown folks. The graphic is titled βTwenty-Four Nonfiction & Biographical Books About Black Iconsβ.
What better way to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth than taking some time to learn about the lives of incredible Black icons and history-makers? Weβve compiled a short list of 24 nonfiction and biographical books for readers of all ages to get you started! πβ€οΈππ€π€
04.02.2026 15:30
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I need people to understand this. Tennessee has built one of the top systems for collecting education data in the world.
And knowing whether an existing private student gets a voucher isnβt just something that yes they CAN track.
Itβs something they must do already to administer the program.
03.02.2026 11:43
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The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
I founded Democracy Docket because you deserve better. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
29.01.2026 03:01
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
27.01.2026 00:30
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Liam himself is five goddamned years old and should be at home with an adult he trusts right now no matter who his parents are. It would not matter if they were literal criminal masterminds, Liam Ramos is a baby and babies do not belong in prison.
27.01.2026 01:22
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Cover page of the HOPE guide - "Harnessing our power to end political violence"
If you want to go deep on the theory and strategy, this resource on how to make political violence backfire is informative and practical. static1.squarespace.com/static/666b7...
09.01.2026 13:54
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#Solidarity with Minnesota educators from AZ educators
#ICEOutSchools
Kyrene Education Association
@arizonaea.bsky.social
24.01.2026 03:25
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Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
22.01.2026 15:03
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JANUARY 23 DAY OF ACTION
WEAR BLUE
SOLIDARITY WITH MINNESOTA KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS
#ICEOUTSCHOOLS
Take a group photo or selfie and tag your local union and labor siblings
@AZ_Education
@EducationMinnesota
@ArizonaEA
@EducationMN
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@ArizonaEducationAssociation
@EducationMinnesota
ACCESS OUR FULL DAY OF ACTION TOOLKIT
ARIZONAEA.ORG/STANDWITHMN
Iβm gearing up for some Friday blues. πππ
KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS!
Go Minnesota!
23.01.2026 02:30
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Tomorrowβs front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
22.01.2026 23:19
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ICE Out for Good
On January 23, people across the country are taking action in solidarity with Minnesota to demand ICE out of our communities. Join the day of action.
Enough is enough βΌοΈ TOMORROW we're taking action in solidarity with Minnesota. Join us around the country to say ICE out for GOOD π
22.01.2026 23:19
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The reason rank and file Dems are pissed at their party is because their party doesn't lead in key moments. The good news is it's primary season, and now's when we get to demand better leadership. I recommend everybody adopt 1 or 2 DINOs and dedicate yourself to replacing them with Dems who fight.
22.01.2026 23:21
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How very presidential.
13.01.2026 23:53
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Tell your senators to act now to lower healthcare costs act.indivisible.org/sign/tell-yo...
13.01.2026 22:11
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#IceOutNow
12.01.2026 02:45
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(alongside a photo of protesters standing on a sidewalk and holding signs that read βICE OUT FOR GOODβ) Indivisible Charlottesville on Bluesky: βHappening now.β
(with a photo of protesters standing along a street and holding signs that read βICE OUT!β, βshe was a mother, a wife, and a poet,β and βIt was murder!β) Chandler Gilbert Indivisible on Bluesky: βNot the reason we wanted to meet, but exactly the people we needed to be with.
Thank you all who showed up for your community on such short notice.
For Renee. For the community. For Good. #ICEOutForGoodβ
(with a photo of the massive New York City march for ICE Out For Good) 50501: The Peopleβs Movement on Bluesky: βNew York City turned OUT. @handsoffnyc.bsky.social (raised fist emoji) (heart emoji)β
(a photo of blue chalk written on a cement wall that reads βRENEE GOOD/βIβM NOT MAD AT YOUββ) Indivisible Las Vegas on Bluesky: β#iceoutforgood #lasvegasβ
Thank you for hosting nearly 1,200 events in all 50 states and DC this weekend to honor Renee Nicole Good. We will continue to demand accountability for ICEβs horrific killing of Renee and all the lives ICE has taken and destroyed. #ICEOutForGood
12.01.2026 02:24
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'We had whistles. They had guns,' says wife of Minnesota woman killed by ICE agent
The wife of Renee Good, the womanΒ shot and killedΒ in her car by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, says the couple had stopped to support their neighbors on the day of the shooting and descri...
The wife of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed in her car by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, says the couple had stopped to support their neighbors on the day of the shooting and described the mother of three as leaving a legacy of kindness. https://to.pbs.org/4q9oxCF
10.01.2026 02:16
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Spotify is helping ICE recruit more agents to:
1) infringe our rights
2) terrorize our communities
3) disappear legal residents
4) smash into cars & private homes
5) tackle & detain lawmakers
indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Stop paying for or using Spotify until the ICE recruitment ads stop: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
31.12.2025 02:39
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Celebratory gunfire is no joke. Each year, innocent bystanders pay the price for this highly irresponsible and dangerous act.
Remember, what goes up must come down. Say NO to celebratory gunfire, and pass it on!
30.12.2025 09:51
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