Kara McCormick-Lyons
@kmclyons.bsky.social
Mom, Teacher, President of the White Plains Teachers’ Association, AFT VP, Union Strong All Day Long
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Anyone surprised by this revelation?https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/politics/epstein-trump-emails-oversight-committee
Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows | CNN Politics
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide has spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew, mentioned Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondenc...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Anyone surprised by this revelation?https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/politics/epstein-trump-emails-oversight-committee
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Tomorrow, veterans across the country are standing up to say no to corruption, to authoritarianism, and to cuts that betray our servicemembers and their communities. You can find an event to join near you here ⬇️
www.vetssayno.org
www.vetssayno.org
TAKE ACTION VETERAN'S DAY
www.vetssayno.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Tomorrow, veterans across the country are standing up to say no to corruption, to authoritarianism, and to cuts that betray our servicemembers and their communities. You can find an event to join near you here ⬇️
www.vetssayno.org
www.vetssayno.org
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Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns
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November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
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We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Everyone deserves to feel safe–at home, at school, at work–without the threat of ICE abducting and abusing people. Please join us on Monday for a call on how we can keep our kids, child care providers, educators, and communities safe. bsky.app/profile/aft....
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Everyone deserves to feel safe–at home, at school, at work–without the threat of ICE abducting and abusing people. Please join us on Monday for a call on how we can keep our kids, child care providers, educators, and communities safe. bsky.app/profile/aft....
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The #BigUglyBill was never about working people. It was always meant for the ultra rich. It’s doing nothing to help families pay for groceries and other essentials. www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
Here are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans
Tax season is approaching. Tax breaks that were extended as part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will mainly benefit high-net-worth and high-income people.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The #BigUglyBill was never about working people. It was always meant for the ultra rich. It’s doing nothing to help families pay for groceries and other essentials. www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
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On a day when students all across the country are out with signs protesting this administration's unconstitutional attack on academic freedom, we law professors are contributing in our own way: with a carefully-hammered-out 9-page single-spaced argument with footnotes.
Because that's how we roll. 😉
Because that's how we roll. 😉
Say NO to the Loyalty Oath @aaup.org ! Scenes from UMass Amherst. @studentsriseup.org @jessjtang.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
On a day when students all across the country are out with signs protesting this administration's unconstitutional attack on academic freedom, we law professors are contributing in our own way: with a carefully-hammered-out 9-page single-spaced argument with footnotes.
Because that's how we roll. 😉
Because that's how we roll. 😉
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Lots of Republicans have been throwing around the word Communism after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win. I figured I should correct them with some facts! @nysut.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @kmclyons.bsky.social @mspetter.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Lots of Republicans have been throwing around the word Communism after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win. I figured I should correct them with some facts! @nysut.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @kmclyons.bsky.social @mspetter.bsky.social
Say NO to the Loyalty Oath @aaup.org ! Scenes from UMass Amherst. @studentsriseup.org @jessjtang.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Say NO to the Loyalty Oath @aaup.org ! Scenes from UMass Amherst. @studentsriseup.org @jessjtang.bsky.social
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These winning candidates are different in style and politics, but they are all laser-focused on what the American people need as opposed to the corruption and abuses of Trumpism.
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
These winning candidates are different in style and politics, but they are all laser-focused on what the American people need as opposed to the corruption and abuses of Trumpism.
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Voters showed up in record numbers to send a message that they want leaders who will tackle the kitchen-table issues they face every day—from education to soaring housing and healthcare costs to the price of groceries, child care and college. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT President Randi Weingarten on Election Results
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the results of Election Day 2025:“Tonight, in race after race across the country, voters sent a clear message: They want the...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Voters showed up in record numbers to send a message that they want leaders who will tackle the kitchen-table issues they face every day—from education to soaring housing and healthcare costs to the price of groceries, child care and college. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Dems have won Va with a moderate, have won NJ with a liberal and NYC with a progressive- it’s all about fighting for working people to deal with the cost of living and a repudiation of the cruelty, cronyism and abuses of Trump, Trumpism
and his billionaire crew.
and his billionaire crew.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Dems have won Va with a moderate, have won NJ with a liberal and NYC with a progressive- it’s all about fighting for working people to deal with the cost of living and a repudiation of the cruelty, cronyism and abuses of Trump, Trumpism
and his billionaire crew.
and his billionaire crew.
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My response to @edsecmcmahon.govpeeps.us on twitter
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My response to @edsecmcmahon.govpeeps.us on twitter
Americans want leaders who will expand access to healthcare, lower the cost of groceries and housing, strengthen public schools, make college affordable and embrace workers’ rights. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...
We, the people, say: ‘No Kings’
Democracy and economic opportunity are inextricably linked.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Americans want leaders who will expand access to healthcare, lower the cost of groceries and housing, strengthen public schools, make college affordable and embrace workers’ rights. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...
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It's official. Nearly 7 million people. Today is the single largest day of protest in American history. Americans from all corners of the country are standing up and saying #NoKings. This is what peaceful, patriotic protest looks like.
October 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It's official. Nearly 7 million people. Today is the single largest day of protest in American history. Americans from all corners of the country are standing up and saying #NoKings. This is what peaceful, patriotic protest looks like.
My morning read: “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” by @rweingarten.bsky.social in the @nytimes.com: www.aft.org/column/why-f...
Why Fascists Fear Teachers
Teachers are under siege not for anything they do wrong, but for what they do right.
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September 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My morning read: “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” by @rweingarten.bsky.social in the @nytimes.com: www.aft.org/column/why-f...
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Let's be clear: violence is never okay. Political violence is never okay. Gun violence ruins lives. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk, his family and everyone who was present at this horrific event.
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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah, source says | CNN Politics
Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, a source familiar with the matter says.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Let's be clear: violence is never okay. Political violence is never okay. Gun violence ruins lives. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk, his family and everyone who was present at this horrific event.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...
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Americans are getting squeezed from both sides of the Trump economy. #Trumpflation is driving up costs on one side and job losses all from the chaos of these last nine months on the other. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
Employers Added Nearly a Million Fewer Jobs Than Believed, Data Shows
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September 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Americans are getting squeezed from both sides of the Trump economy. #Trumpflation is driving up costs on one side and job losses all from the chaos of these last nine months on the other. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/b...
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Thank you, Randi, for constantly crisscrossing the country—defending workers’ rights, standing up for families, and safeguarding the essential tenets of our democracy. So many of us are amazed by your fortitude, spirit and attitude. Your energy and commitment inspire us all!
August 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Thank you, Randi, for constantly crisscrossing the country—defending workers’ rights, standing up for families, and safeguarding the essential tenets of our democracy. So many of us are amazed by your fortitude, spirit and attitude. Your energy and commitment inspire us all!
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#Sigh…. Guess the Rs on a congressional committee dedicated to workforce don’t like that I spend so much time with our members and their communities. Of course, we will cooperate with any legitimate request, but this won't stop me or our union from fighting for working families.
August 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#Sigh…. Guess the Rs on a congressional committee dedicated to workforce don’t like that I spend so much time with our members and their communities. Of course, we will cooperate with any legitimate request, but this won't stop me or our union from fighting for working families.
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Instead of getting the resources and supports they need to help our children thrive, teachers and public schools get smeared. That's why I wrote this book: Why Fascists Fear Teachers. It's available now for pre-order; in bookstores in Sept. www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Instead of getting the resources and supports they need to help our children thrive, teachers and public schools get smeared. That's why I wrote this book: Why Fascists Fear Teachers. It's available now for pre-order; in bookstores in Sept. www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
Read this! Abandoning students in public schools hurts students. This is not a blue, red, or purple issue—it’s about safe, welcoming, relevant and engaging schools for every child.
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Strengthen, don’t abandon, public schools
Americans want safe, welcoming, relevant and engaging schools in every community.
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July 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Read this! Abandoning students in public schools hurts students. This is not a blue, red, or purple issue—it’s about safe, welcoming, relevant and engaging schools for every child.
www.aft.org/column/stren... @rweingarten.bsky.social
www.aft.org/column/stren... @rweingarten.bsky.social
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@rweingarten.bsky.social: We stood with @sanders.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov this week as they introduced their bills calling for fair pay for teachers and school staff. No one should have to endure poverty to serve in the profession that makes all other professions possible. #TEACH25
AFT rallies for Pay Teachers Act at Capitol Hill town hall
Hundreds of teachers, including many AFT members, converged at a town hall on Capitol Hill July 24 to illustrate the need for the Pay Teachers Act, sharing their stories with bill sponsor Sen. Bernie ...
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July 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social: We stood with @sanders.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov this week as they introduced their bills calling for fair pay for teachers and school staff. No one should have to endure poverty to serve in the profession that makes all other professions possible. #TEACH25
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@rweingarten.bsky.social: They are also waging a full-scale assault on higher education—attacking both autonomy and affordability. We are engaged in a full-scale fight back. America’s colleges and universities are incubators of innovation and discovery. #TEACH25
July 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social: They are also waging a full-scale assault on higher education—attacking both autonomy and affordability. We are engaged in a full-scale fight back. America’s colleges and universities are incubators of innovation and discovery. #TEACH25
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@rweingarten.bsky.social: Donald Trump and his allies don’t just want to abolish the Department of Education. They are laying waste to public education. They’re gutting funding for key personnel and programs so public schools cannot function properly. #TEACH25
July 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@rweingarten.bsky.social: Donald Trump and his allies don’t just want to abolish the Department of Education. They are laying waste to public education. They’re gutting funding for key personnel and programs so public schools cannot function properly. #TEACH25