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Billy Townsend

Writer and historian

Billy Townsend is a writer and independent Florida historian who served as an elected Polk County (FL) School Board member from 2016-2020. He was an award-winning reporter for the Lakeland Ledger and Tampa Tribune until 2008. Billy is long-time critic of the Florida Model of test-based education and champion of more humane and developmental alternatives. You can find his articles on his free Stubstack publication: “Public Enemy Number 1”

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With Religious Charters, the Charter Lobby’s Chickens Have Come Home to Roost

Religious Charters? The Charter Industry's Chickens Have Come Home to Roost.

The Toxic WWE Leadership of Linda McMahon: A Lifelong Wrestling Fan’s Take 

The WWE thrived on a culture of exploitation, misogyny, and cruelty.

West Virginia is Closing its Public Schools.  Your State May Be Next.

West Virginia is shuttering its public schools. Seven schools will close in the next few years due to declining enrollment, joining the 53 that closed in the past five years. An additional 25 public schools are proposed or approved to close.

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