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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This is a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. The officer must be held accountable. DHS must stop lying about the horror that was caught on video. ICE must leave our communities immediately.
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Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
This is a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. The officer must be held accountable. DHS must stop lying about the horror that was caught on video. ICE must leave our communities immediately.
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📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
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You don’t lose your right to express yourself the day you become a teacher.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
You don’t lose your right to express yourself the day you become a teacher.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
“This is a real abandonment of the federal role in not just education, but in our future” @rweingarten.bsky.social #TrumpCrushesYourDreams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
How do teachers feel about new plans to dismantle the Education Department?
YouTube video by ABC News
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November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“This is a real abandonment of the federal role in not just education, but in our future” @rweingarten.bsky.social #TrumpCrushesYourDreams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xgb...
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This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Gain Leverage and Political Control Over University of California System - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
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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
www.nytimes.com
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:
www.aft.org
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...
www.aft.org
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.
www.aft.org
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.
www.aft.org
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.
www.cnn.com
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.