In the introduction, I discuss the long history of far-right efforts to undermine education—ranging from attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and infiltrate school boards, to advocating for private schools and vouchers, and driving a heated “parents’ rights” movement that intimidates teachers. I explain why authoritarian movements often fear educators, highlighting the importance of defending public education right now.My guest is Sylvia Wright, a dedicated and seasoned educator who is campaigning to succeed Republican State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver, who notably earned her master's degree in just six months. Sylvia's goal is to rebuild confidence and optimism in South Carolina’s educational system and to support students, teachers, schools, districts, and the state as a whole.At a time when journalism, specifically black independent journalism, is under attack, I need your support to sustain this platform. Please donate today! $5 or even $10 helps a lot. You could also upgrade to become a paid member of The Jeremiah Patterson Show or donate to the Truth In Transit series.Please subscribe for free at tjpsnews.com for more content from The Jeremiah Patterson Show!Please support The Jeremiah Patterson Show so we can continue reporting and producing new special investigative reports like this! RESISTANCE E-BOOK: https://linktr.ee/tjpsnewsDonate: tjpsnews.com/donateCashapp: $tjpsnews

She describes herself as being "from all over South Carolina". Julie Zimmerman is a grassroots Democrat running for the state house in House District 71 to unseat the 22-year GOP incumbent, Nathine Ballentine. Her campaign is focused on prioritizing protecting civil rights, mental health support in schools and communities, protecting natural resources & wildlife, strong public education for every child, and responsible growth & use of tax dollars. In her first interview on The Jeremiah Patterson Show, we spoke about her humble beginnings, campaign initiatives, Trump's authoritarian regime, ICE terror, the Epstein files, and more. To support Julie Zimmerman and her campaign, visit: https://www.juliezforsc.com/At a time when journalism, specifically black independent journalism, is under attack, I need your support to sustain this platform. Please donate today! $5 or even $10 helps a lot. You could also upgrade to become a paid member of The Jeremiah Patterson Show or donate to the Truth In Transit series.Please subscribe for free at tjpsnews.com for more content from The Jeremiah Patterson Show!Please support The Jeremiah Patterson Show so we can continue reporting and producing new special investigative reports like this! RESISTANCE E-BOOK: https://linktr.ee/tjpsnewsDonate: tjpsnews.com/donateCashapp: $tjpsnews

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On this TJPS Truth In Transit investigation, I visited Landover, Maryland, where locals in Prince George's County are resisting the development of massive high-scale AI data centers. I go over the detrimental effects these facilities are having on the environment and on communities across the country. In this one-hour and six-minute report, you will see firsthand what it's like to be on the front lines and how community organizing and local activism are effectuating change. Please subscribe for free at tjpsnews.com for more content from The Jeremiah Patterson Show!Please support The Jeremiah Patterson Show so we can continue to report and make new special investigative reports like this! RESISTANCE E-BOOK: https://linktr.ee/tjpsnewsDonate: tjpsnews.com/donateCashapp: $tjpsnewsGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jeremiah-pattersons-independent-journalism

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