# Our schools are not for sale

> Elon Musk bought the presidency, and now the richest man in the world is gutting the Department of Education. And it's not just Elon. All across the country, billionaires are trying to destroy our public schools.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 16, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Public Schools, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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Elon Musk bought the presidency, and now the richest man in the world is gutting the Department of Education. And it's not just Elon. All across the country, billionaires are trying to destroy our public schools.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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