Brian Gibbons
@briangibbons.bsky.social
Union Advocate | Public Education Supporter | Video Production & Podcasting | Writer & Storyteller | Former Television News Producer | Electric Guitars/Music | Baseball
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NYC teachers union to hold day of action in ‘solidarity’ with Minneapolis, demand ICE stay out of city
Union members are encouraged to wear black during the school day to show their “solidarity” with union members in Minneapolis.
nypost.com
I'm wearing black in solidarity w/my union today. Standing up for educators & our immigrant communities is about basic humanity & decency. NYers show up for each other! @uft.org @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org #UnionProud nypost.com/2026/01/22/u...
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Things are dark right now, but one of our high school chapters has so many sign ups that they had to schedule two separate times for their *inaugural* meeting.
The kids see what is happening, and they aren't gonna let democracy fade without a fight.
The kids see what is happening, and they aren't gonna let democracy fade without a fight.
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Things are dark right now, but one of our high school chapters has so many sign ups that they had to schedule two separate times for their *inaugural* meeting.
The kids see what is happening, and they aren't gonna let democracy fade without a fight.
The kids see what is happening, and they aren't gonna let democracy fade without a fight.
Children are caught in the middle of the ICE madness.
Hands off our schools.
Hands off our schools.
ICE's operations have taken a toll on our education system, making families afraid to send their kids to school and putting our educators on the frontlines of the chaos we're seeing in our communities. Schools must be protected as ICE-free zones.
www.chalkbeat.org/2026/01/28/e...
www.chalkbeat.org/2026/01/28/e...
‘People are living in fear’: Education groups demand changes to immigration enforcement
Critics are pushing to condition funding for the Department of Homeland Security on changes to immigration enforcement agents’ aggressive tactics, like detaining parents and children on their way to s...
www.chalkbeat.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Children are caught in the middle of the ICE madness.
Hands off our schools.
Hands off our schools.
So...... many....... thoughts.......
BUT WE MUST KEEP FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT!!
BUT WE MUST KEEP FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT!!
January 29, 2026 at 6:41 PM
So...... many....... thoughts.......
BUT WE MUST KEEP FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT!!
BUT WE MUST KEEP FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT!!
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The gender wage gap has widened for two consecutive years, the first time that's happened since data collection started in 1960 nwlc.org/resource/wag...
A Window Into the Wage Gap: What’s Behind It and How to Close It - National Women's Law Center
Women in the United States who work full time, year-round are typically paid only 83 cents for every dollar paid to men.
nwlc.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The gender wage gap has widened for two consecutive years, the first time that's happened since data collection started in 1960 nwlc.org/resource/wag...
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At @baseballprospectus.com today, I wrote about what it feels like to have whatever barriers you’ve placed between yourself and the horrors shatter, through the lens of Saturday’s murder overlapping with TwinsFest: www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Inside and Outside | Baseball Prospectus
Even if sports were merely an escape, not everyone has access to them.
www.baseballprospectus.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
At @baseballprospectus.com today, I wrote about what it feels like to have whatever barriers you’ve placed between yourself and the horrors shatter, through the lens of Saturday’s murder overlapping with TwinsFest: www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
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ICE "violated nearly 100 court orders stemming from its aggressive crackdown in the state and had disobeyed more judicial directives in January alone than “some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”" - Patrick J. Schiltz, Chief Fed. Judge in MN (a conservative appointed by GWB).
Judge in Minnesota Says ICE Has Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 AM
ICE "violated nearly 100 court orders stemming from its aggressive crackdown in the state and had disobeyed more judicial directives in January alone than “some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”" - Patrick J. Schiltz, Chief Fed. Judge in MN (a conservative appointed by GWB).
BE READY: As The Trump administration continues to ramp up their militaristic ICE operations against our communities, it's critical that we're prepared. The @aft.org is hosting an online training to walk folks through their rights & how to protect themselves:
@uft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org
@uft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org
Intensified immigration enforcement and erosion of sensitive location protections are fueling fear, destabilizing classrooms, deterring families from medical care and undermining trust in public institutions. Join tomorrow's webinar for ways to respond & stay safe ⤵️
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
sharemylesson.com/webinars/imm...
Immigration Enforcement: A Nation at Risk
Why Schools, Hospitals and Communities Must Remain Places of Care, Not Fear
sharemylesson.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
BE READY: As The Trump administration continues to ramp up their militaristic ICE operations against our communities, it's critical that we're prepared. The @aft.org is hosting an online training to walk folks through their rights & how to protect themselves:
@uft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org
@uft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org
STANDING TOGETHER: Union Square is THE place to be right now… @uft.org members are among the thousands saying ENOUGH IS ENOUGH & standing up for our immigrant students & their families. #UnionProud @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social
NYC - Solidarity with Minneapolis, ICE Out for Good!
Friday, January 23
Union Square
New York, NY 10003
#ICEoutforgood ŕ
#StandwithMinneapolis
#HandsoffourCommunities
Friday, January 23
Union Square
New York, NY 10003
#ICEoutforgood ŕ
#StandwithMinneapolis
#HandsoffourCommunities
January 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM
STANDING TOGETHER: Union Square is THE place to be right now… @uft.org members are among the thousands saying ENOUGH IS ENOUGH & standing up for our immigrant students & their families. #UnionProud @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social
This is AMAZING......... Feeling inspired!!!!!!
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This is AMAZING......... Feeling inspired!!!!!!
I'm wearing black in solidarity w/my union today. Standing up for educators & our immigrant communities is about basic humanity & decency. NYers show up for each other! @uft.org @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org #UnionProud nypost.com/2026/01/22/u...
NYC teachers union to hold day of action in ‘solidarity’ with Minneapolis, demand ICE stay out of city
Union members are encouraged to wear black during the school day to show their “solidarity” with union members in Minneapolis.
nypost.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I'm wearing black in solidarity w/my union today. Standing up for educators & our immigrant communities is about basic humanity & decency. NYers show up for each other! @uft.org @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @aflcio.org #UnionProud nypost.com/2026/01/22/u...
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Diane August's article in the Winter 2025-2026 American Educator offers a practical guide for educators in general education classrooms to help English learners develop the language proficiency they need to succeed in school. Check it out ⤵️
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
January 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Diane August's article in the Winter 2025-2026 American Educator offers a practical guide for educators in general education classrooms to help English learners develop the language proficiency they need to succeed in school. Check it out ⤵️
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
www.aft.org/ae/winter202...
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Fun fact: AOL finally stopped offering dial-up service LAST YEAR. The past is not even past, folks.
TIL that AOL is still a thing.
January 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Fun fact: AOL finally stopped offering dial-up service LAST YEAR. The past is not even past, folks.
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New research finds that high childcare costs make mothers delay having kids and decide not to have them at all www.the74million.org/zero2eight/t...
The High Cost of Child Care Is Making Mothers Rethink Having Kids
Recent research suggests that the price of child care shapes fertility decisions like whether and when to have children, and how many to have.
www.the74million.org
January 21, 2026 at 2:18 PM
New research finds that high childcare costs make mothers delay having kids and decide not to have them at all www.the74million.org/zero2eight/t...
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Today marks one year of President Trump’s second term, and it’s been a year of rising costs.
Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight.
President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?
Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight.
President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Today marks one year of President Trump’s second term, and it’s been a year of rising costs.
Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight.
President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?
Groceries, rent, energy bills — all going up with no end in sight.
President Trump: what happened to your promise to make America more affordable for working people?
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Last week in Portland, AFT leaders joined together to call for accountability and demand that the government create safety rather than chaos after the horrific killing of Renee Good and ICE's assault on our communities. When they spread fear, we build unity ⤵️
January 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Last week in Portland, AFT leaders joined together to call for accountability and demand that the government create safety rather than chaos after the horrific killing of Renee Good and ICE's assault on our communities. When they spread fear, we build unity ⤵️
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Federal workers serve communities across the country. They deserve dignity and a voice on the job.
If passed, the #ProtectAmericasWorkforceAct would restore their union rights & undo Trump’s executive order banning collective bargaining for feds. It's time for Congress to pass it ASAP.
If passed, the #ProtectAmericasWorkforceAct would restore their union rights & undo Trump’s executive order banning collective bargaining for feds. It's time for Congress to pass it ASAP.
January 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Federal workers serve communities across the country. They deserve dignity and a voice on the job.
If passed, the #ProtectAmericasWorkforceAct would restore their union rights & undo Trump’s executive order banning collective bargaining for feds. It's time for Congress to pass it ASAP.
If passed, the #ProtectAmericasWorkforceAct would restore their union rights & undo Trump’s executive order banning collective bargaining for feds. It's time for Congress to pass it ASAP.
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Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc
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WATCH: AFT & @texasaft.org filed a lawsuit to defend the constitutional rights of our members to speak their minds on their own time. Regardless of your politics, government overreach into your private life is wrong.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
We Sued: Stop Violating Teachers' Constitutional Rights
YouTube video by AFT
youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
WATCH: AFT & @texasaft.org filed a lawsuit to defend the constitutional rights of our members to speak their minds on their own time. Regardless of your politics, government overreach into your private life is wrong.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
The union will always fight for our members. Today & always.
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Turns out we can have nice things with the right, courageous leadership.
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Turns out we can have nice things with the right, courageous leadership.
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The violent acts of ICE in Minnesota last week—including detention of educators and assault on school property—highlights exactly why ICE must abide by long-standing respect for sensitive locations and stay away from schools.
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Keep ICE Out of Schools
This week, we witnessed unconscionable acts of violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota—including the murder of Renee Nicole Good, the handcuffing of school staff, th...
actionnetwork.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The violent acts of ICE in Minnesota last week—including detention of educators and assault on school property—highlights exactly why ICE must abide by long-standing respect for sensitive locations and stay away from schools.
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress—keep ICE out of schools ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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The Trump admin’s reckless ICE operations are trampling on working people’s fundamental rights and freedoms.
We demand that ICE stop these dangerous operations and leave our communities and workplaces before even more innocent people are hurt or killed. https://bit.ly/4sFzgGL
We demand that ICE stop these dangerous operations and leave our communities and workplaces before even more innocent people are hurt or killed. https://bit.ly/4sFzgGL
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The Trump admin’s reckless ICE operations are trampling on working people’s fundamental rights and freedoms.
We demand that ICE stop these dangerous operations and leave our communities and workplaces before even more innocent people are hurt or killed. https://bit.ly/4sFzgGL
We demand that ICE stop these dangerous operations and leave our communities and workplaces before even more innocent people are hurt or killed. https://bit.ly/4sFzgGL
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The murder of Renee Nicole Good was a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. Just hours later, ICE officers terrorized schools & communities, pepper spraying students and detaining an educator. ICE must leave our schools & communities immediately.
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
ICE Must Stay Away from Nation’s Schools: AFT’s Weingarten
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the murder of Renee Nicole Good and multiple incidents involving ICE agents threatening educators and students in Minneso...
www.aft.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The murder of Renee Nicole Good was a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. Just hours later, ICE officers terrorized schools & communities, pepper spraying students and detaining an educator. ICE must leave our schools & communities immediately.
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Our first Day of Action of 2026: Make It Visible was powerful because you made it real inside your schools. This is what collective action looks like. But we’re just getting started.
Talk to your Chapter Leader about your school's plans for 2/6.
Talk to your Chapter Leader about your school's plans for 2/6.
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Our first Day of Action of 2026: Make It Visible was powerful because you made it real inside your schools. This is what collective action looks like. But we’re just getting started.
Talk to your Chapter Leader about your school's plans for 2/6.
Talk to your Chapter Leader about your school's plans for 2/6.
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As I consume my 8th (?) emotional support cookie of the day, I'm thinking about a meme I saw a few days ago that was like "Cookies don't have very many vitamins. That's why you need to eat so many."
January 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
As I consume my 8th (?) emotional support cookie of the day, I'm thinking about a meme I saw a few days ago that was like "Cookies don't have very many vitamins. That's why you need to eat so many."