Lydia Coffey
@lydilocoffeyo.bsky.social
Retired middle school teacher, mother, former candidate for office, proud union member, fighter for public ed, speak my own truth, advocate and protector of kids, blue dot in a very red state, KY Wildcats sports fan, Democrat county party chair
Rural Democrats hold a key to their party’s revival. Here’s what they’re saying in Kentucky. kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/29/r...
Rural Democrats hold a key to their party’s revival. Here's what they're saying in Kentucky. • Kentucky Lantern
Two hundred Democrats - in the heart of rural Kentucky and its largest city - had many ideas for fixing their party, from fighting to talking to listening.
kentuckylantern.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Rural Democrats hold a key to their party’s revival. Here’s what they’re saying in Kentucky. kentuckylantern.com/2025/08/29/r...
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My op-ed in today's Herald-Leader: Today in DC, we're seeing the political equivalent of a bloodletting. In less than 100 days, the Trump Administration has undermined a strong and growing economy and turned the American dream into a nightmare for many.
www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...
www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...
A ‘political bloodletting.’ Trumpian chaos hitting close to home | Opinion
OpEd: Our president is undermining our economy, our safety nets, our education systems. But even in Kentucky, we are starting to fight back.
www.kentucky.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My op-ed in today's Herald-Leader: Today in DC, we're seeing the political equivalent of a bloodletting. In less than 100 days, the Trump Administration has undermined a strong and growing economy and turned the American dream into a nightmare for many.
www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...
www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...
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The administration is trying to send a message that unless you please the president, unions will not be tolerated. But the labor movement’s job is to act on behalf of the people: those we serve and those we represent. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten on Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Trying to Ban Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten responded after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that unlawfully terminates federal workers’ collective bargaining rights under the false pret...
www.aft.org
March 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The administration is trying to send a message that unless you please the president, unions will not be tolerated. But the labor movement’s job is to act on behalf of the people: those we serve and those we represent. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Kentucky 120 United-AFT statement on attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Together, we must organize to #ProtectOurKids
March 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Kentucky 120 United-AFT statement on attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Together, we must organize to #ProtectOurKids
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At the Kentucky Theater where hundreds of Congressman Andy Barr's constituents have gathered to peacefully speak to their Representative about concerns for their & their families' healthcare, education, veterans, jobs, natural resources, affordable housing, & democracy. He should be here to listen.
March 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
At the Kentucky Theater where hundreds of Congressman Andy Barr's constituents have gathered to peacefully speak to their Representative about concerns for their & their families' healthcare, education, veterans, jobs, natural resources, affordable housing, & democracy. He should be here to listen.
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Weingarten: We didn't vote for Elon Musk to call Social Security a Ponzi scheme. We didn’t vote for Howard Lutnick to say, oh don't worry, no elderly people, including my mother, would care if they don’t get their checks from Social Security.
March 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Weingarten: We didn't vote for Elon Musk to call Social Security a Ponzi scheme. We didn’t vote for Howard Lutnick to say, oh don't worry, no elderly people, including my mother, would care if they don’t get their checks from Social Security.
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Some people believe eliminating the Dept. of Ed, which administers funding for the special ed programs mandated by law, means kids without disabilities will get a better education, @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social's Dan Isenstein writes in AFT Voices.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
Why fund the Department of Education? A special education perspective
By Dan Isenstein
aftvoices.org
March 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Some people believe eliminating the Dept. of Ed, which administers funding for the special ed programs mandated by law, means kids without disabilities will get a better education, @ky120unitedaft.bsky.social's Dan Isenstein writes in AFT Voices.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We show up, we fight for our students because we care. ✊🏻💙
Our students are our future. We care. We show up. We fight! #StopTheCuts #ProtectOurKids @aftunion.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We show up, we fight for our students because we care. ✊🏻💙
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Added to the pile of "ideas that waste taxpayer money", KY DOGE passed committee yesterday and is headed for a full vote in the state Senate.
March 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Added to the pile of "ideas that waste taxpayer money", KY DOGE passed committee yesterday and is headed for a full vote in the state Senate.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
February 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
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🏛️ Back in Session: KYGA25 Kicks Off Feb 4!
Filing 3 waves of bills this week focused on what matters to HD 93 families:
• Expanding childcare
• Affordable housing
• Education & school safety
• Healthcare access
• Worker protections
• Smart tax credits
Filing 3 waves of bills this week focused on what matters to HD 93 families:
• Expanding childcare
• Affordable housing
• Education & school safety
• Healthcare access
• Worker protections
• Smart tax credits
February 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🏛️ Back in Session: KYGA25 Kicks Off Feb 4!
Filing 3 waves of bills this week focused on what matters to HD 93 families:
• Expanding childcare
• Affordable housing
• Education & school safety
• Healthcare access
• Worker protections
• Smart tax credits
Filing 3 waves of bills this week focused on what matters to HD 93 families:
• Expanding childcare
• Affordable housing
• Education & school safety
• Healthcare access
• Worker protections
• Smart tax credits
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Plus: New domestic violence protection legislation in development.
Your stories shaped these priorities - let's keep the dialogue going!
📞 Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181
#KYGA25 #Kentucky #HD93 #KentuckyStrong
Your stories shaped these priorities - let's keep the dialogue going!
📞 Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181
#KYGA25 #Kentucky #HD93 #KentuckyStrong
February 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Plus: New domestic violence protection legislation in development.
Your stories shaped these priorities - let's keep the dialogue going!
📞 Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181
#KYGA25 #Kentucky #HD93 #KentuckyStrong
Your stories shaped these priorities - let's keep the dialogue going!
📞 Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181
#KYGA25 #Kentucky #HD93 #KentuckyStrong
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Visited God's Pantry this week. Incredible to see how they're providing hundreds of thousands of meals to KY families in need. With 10 of America's most food-insecure counties right here in our Commonwealth, their work matters more than ever. When communities come together, anything is possible.
February 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Visited God's Pantry this week. Incredible to see how they're providing hundreds of thousands of meals to KY families in need. With 10 of America's most food-insecure counties right here in our Commonwealth, their work matters more than ever. When communities come together, anything is possible.
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Every public school district in KY should be taking action to ensure our students are receiving lunch and breakfast free of charge. We can no longer depend on our government.
January 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Every public school district in KY should be taking action to ensure our students are receiving lunch and breakfast free of charge. We can no longer depend on our government.
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"What radicalized you?"
My middle school teacher taught us about the holocaust.
I said “wow, that seems evil… let’s never do that again”
From then on, I’ve thought the following was evil:
Persecuting someone because of where they were from
Private prisons
Controlling people’s bodily autonomy
Etc.
My middle school teacher taught us about the holocaust.
I said “wow, that seems evil… let’s never do that again”
From then on, I’ve thought the following was evil:
Persecuting someone because of where they were from
Private prisons
Controlling people’s bodily autonomy
Etc.
January 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"What radicalized you?"
My middle school teacher taught us about the holocaust.
I said “wow, that seems evil… let’s never do that again”
From then on, I’ve thought the following was evil:
Persecuting someone because of where they were from
Private prisons
Controlling people’s bodily autonomy
Etc.
My middle school teacher taught us about the holocaust.
I said “wow, that seems evil… let’s never do that again”
From then on, I’ve thought the following was evil:
Persecuting someone because of where they were from
Private prisons
Controlling people’s bodily autonomy
Etc.
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We love our pro-public education, pro-union governor & our union presidents! @govandybeshear.bsky.social @andybeshearky.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @lizshuler.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social @aflcio.org
Unions support our workers, their families and the success of our country. As a pro-union Governor, I was thrilled @rweingarten.bsky.social and @lizshuler.bsky.social were at the table for a workforce discussion at #wef25.
January 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We love our pro-public education, pro-union governor & our union presidents! @govandybeshear.bsky.social @andybeshearky.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @lizshuler.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social @aflcio.org
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NPR JUST GAVE TRUMP CREDIT FOR THE CEASEFIRE IN GAZA.
Are you fucking kidding me??!??
Are you fucking kidding me??!??
January 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NPR JUST GAVE TRUMP CREDIT FOR THE CEASEFIRE IN GAZA.
Are you fucking kidding me??!??
Are you fucking kidding me??!??
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Today we honor MLK and live as he taught.
January 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today we honor MLK and live as he taught.
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He admitted last night that the election was rigged.
He said it twice. At his rally. To his magats.
They aren’t worried about hiding it.
They aren’t worried about repercussions.
2020 was the last free and fair election in the United States.
He said it twice. At his rally. To his magats.
They aren’t worried about hiding it.
They aren’t worried about repercussions.
2020 was the last free and fair election in the United States.
January 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
He admitted last night that the election was rigged.
He said it twice. At his rally. To his magats.
They aren’t worried about hiding it.
They aren’t worried about repercussions.
2020 was the last free and fair election in the United States.
He said it twice. At his rally. To his magats.
They aren’t worried about hiding it.
They aren’t worried about repercussions.
2020 was the last free and fair election in the United States.
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My statement on President Biden's pardon:
January 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My statement on President Biden's pardon:
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President Biden just issued preemptive pardons for Mark Milley, Dr. Fauci, the Members of Congress and staff who served on the Jan 6 Cmte, and U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metro police officers who testified. Good.
January 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
President Biden just issued preemptive pardons for Mark Milley, Dr. Fauci, the Members of Congress and staff who served on the Jan 6 Cmte, and U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metro police officers who testified. Good.