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Trump is trying to erase the horrors of slavery from the Smithsonian. It makes me think about how we teach history, when teaching honest history is under assault. Let me tell you about Ryan. He's a social studies teacher in New Hampshire. I write about him in www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Trump is trying to erase the horrors of slavery from the Smithsonian. It makes me think about how we teach history, when teaching honest history is under assault. Let me tell you about Ryan. He's a social studies teacher in New Hampshire. I write about him in www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest floor speech!!! Making history on ensuring the American people understand why this Republican mega bill is a huge ugly betrayal to the American people.
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest floor speech!!! Making history on ensuring the American people understand why this Republican mega bill is a huge ugly betrayal to the American people.
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Thank you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
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Planned Parenthood provides life-saving cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraceptives, and reproductive care for millions of Americans. SCOTUS already overturned Roe and continues to allow the Trump administration to attack our healthcare. apnews.com/article/supr...
States can block Medicaid money for health care at Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says states can block the country’s biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and cancer screenings.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Planned Parenthood provides life-saving cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraceptives, and reproductive care for millions of Americans. SCOTUS already overturned Roe and continues to allow the Trump administration to attack our healthcare. apnews.com/article/supr...
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Unions are how we accomplish together what is impossible alone. They help us make sure every worker has safe working conditions, fair compensation, and a voice on the job. I’m glad federal judges blocked Trump’s attempts to strip rights from millions of federal workers. www.cnn.com/2025/06/24/p...
Federal judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to terminate the collective bargaining rights for more than a million federal employees.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Unions are how we accomplish together what is impossible alone. They help us make sure every worker has safe working conditions, fair compensation, and a voice on the job. I’m glad federal judges blocked Trump’s attempts to strip rights from millions of federal workers. www.cnn.com/2025/06/24/p...
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We need a mass movement committed to nonviolence, dignity and the defense of our democratic values. Read @rweingarten.bsky.social’s latest NY Times column:
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Taking action against authoritarianism
Protesters showed what democracy looks like—peaceful, passionate and people-powered.Last Saturday, in small towns, suburbs and cities across America, more than 5 million people turned out against grow...
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June 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We need a mass movement committed to nonviolence, dignity and the defense of our democratic values. Read @rweingarten.bsky.social’s latest NY Times column:
www.aft.org/column/takin...
www.aft.org/column/takin...
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Erasing history. What a pathetic move by Hegseth. apnews.com/article/harv...
Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk in a highly rare move.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Erasing history. What a pathetic move by Hegseth. apnews.com/article/harv...
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There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines. I wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers to answer the question many educators & parents are asking right now: Why the relentless attacks on public schools and on educators?
It’s my first book!!
You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/book
It’s my first book!!
You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/book
Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy
Coming out on September 16, 2025 — AFT President Randi Weingarten has written a book. It’s called WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS: Public Education and the Future of Democracy. In this moment in history ...
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May 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines. I wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers to answer the question many educators & parents are asking right now: Why the relentless attacks on public schools and on educators?
It’s my first book!!
You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/book
It’s my first book!!
You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/book
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@uftunity.bsky.social I have always voted for Unity and will continue. (40+years as a dues-paying Union Member. Now, retired and still voting Unity!)
Both my parents are retired UFT. They both vote Unity as well! 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Both my parents are retired UFT. They both vote Unity as well! 💙💙💙💙💙💙
May 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
@uftunity.bsky.social I have always voted for Unity and will continue. (40+years as a dues-paying Union Member. Now, retired and still voting Unity!)
Both my parents are retired UFT. They both vote Unity as well! 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Both my parents are retired UFT. They both vote Unity as well! 💙💙💙💙💙💙
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Great points from @rweingarten.bsky.social at the @nysut.bsky.social Representative Assembly today. We must build community and trust to protect education, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more.
May 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Great points from @rweingarten.bsky.social at the @nysut.bsky.social Representative Assembly today. We must build community and trust to protect education, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more.
How I came to be a Unity member
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How I came to be a Unity member
Sally-Ann tells her union story and how the members of Unity caucus empowered her to empower others.
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April 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
How I came to be a Unity member
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One More Fact: UFT Members Win!
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One More Fact: UFT Members Win!
"Amy Arundell tried to sabotage the upcoming UFT election by filing a baseless lawsuit against the UFT, her own union. The goal of Amy Arundell’s lawsuit was to..."
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April 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
One More Fact: UFT Members Win!
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Why the UFT Opposition Is Missing in Action in the Fight to Defend Social Security and Medicare – And What It Could Mean For the Future of the UFT from @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-the-uf...
Why the UFT Opposition Is Missing in Action in the Fight to Defend Social Security and Medicare – And What It Could Mean For the Future of the UFT
On Monday, I examined in some detail the scare campaign that the opposition ABC slate, following the lead of the entrepreneur Marianne Pizzitola, had waged around our UFT pensions, and its failure to ...
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April 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Why the UFT Opposition Is Missing in Action in the Fight to Defend Social Security and Medicare – And What It Could Mean For the Future of the UFT from @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-the-uf...
ABC’s Frivolous Lawsuit
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ABC’s Frivolous Lawsuit
Amy Arundell's caucus issued a press release today filled with lies.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
ABC’s Frivolous Lawsuit
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✊ @aftunion.bsky.social is suing the Trump admin for the harm it is causing Americans-jeopardizing privacy, cutting essential education programs, stopping us from teaching history. Here are some updates. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
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March 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
✊ @aftunion.bsky.social is suing the Trump admin for the harm it is causing Americans-jeopardizing privacy, cutting essential education programs, stopping us from teaching history. Here are some updates. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
“More Money for Paraprofessionals” – It's A Matter of Justice - David Doorga www.unitycaucus.org/p/more-money...
“More Money for Paraprofessionals” – It's A Matter of Justice
UFT members are on the move and building power for Paraprofessional Respect
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April 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“More Money for Paraprofessionals” – It's A Matter of Justice - David Doorga www.unitycaucus.org/p/more-money...
Why I made the move from Solidarity Caucus to Unity "I realized the real change was starting to grow within Unity...they saw my potential and never asked me to be a yes dear type." www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-i-made...
Why I made the move from Solidarity Caucus to Unity…
I realized the real change was starting to grow within Unity...they saw my potential and never asked me to be a yes dear type.
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April 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Why I made the move from Solidarity Caucus to Unity "I realized the real change was starting to grow within Unity...they saw my potential and never asked me to be a yes dear type." www.unitycaucus.org/p/why-i-made...
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Reminder: The UFT will have a contingent at the Hands Off rally in NYC on Saturday, April 5. Register here to join us as we push back: cvent.me/m2M0La
April 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Reminder: The UFT will have a contingent at the Hands Off rally in NYC on Saturday, April 5. Register here to join us as we push back: cvent.me/m2M0La
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Have you seen our new television, digital, and streaming ad campaign calling on New York City Council members to pass legislation that provides paraprofessionals with an additional $10,000 annually? We need to fix this injustice. We need the legislation now. youtu.be/ObiGkKz0tPs
Crisis
YouTube video by United Federation of Teachers
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April 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Have you seen our new television, digital, and streaming ad campaign calling on New York City Council members to pass legislation that provides paraprofessionals with an additional $10,000 annually? We need to fix this injustice. We need the legislation now. youtu.be/ObiGkKz0tPs
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Paraprofessional TreVaughn Taylor: “We don’t make enough, and we pour out entirely too much. Sometimes we have to take our work home. So, we’re pouring out. We’re giving everything just to get barely half back.” #pararespect2025 www.yahoo.com/news/giving-...
‘We are giving everything’: Paraprofessionals rally for pay increase
NEW YORK (PIX 11) — New York City Department of Education paraprofessionals gathered outside City Hall Wednesday, joined by the United Federation of Teachers and elected officials, rallying for what t...
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April 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Paraprofessional TreVaughn Taylor: “We don’t make enough, and we pour out entirely too much. Sometimes we have to take our work home. So, we’re pouring out. We’re giving everything just to get barely half back.” #pararespect2025 www.yahoo.com/news/giving-...
Our Union Needs Democratic Political Debate, But the UFT Opposition Gives Us Sectarian Self-Righteousness @leoecasey.bsky.social
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Our Union Needs Democratic Political Debate, But the UFT Opposition Gives Us Sectarian Self-Righteousness
Recently, I wrote about my political history in the UFT on the Unity Substack. As a new teacher who had political differences with Al Shanker, I ran on the New Action slate in my first UFT election. B...
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April 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Our Union Needs Democratic Political Debate, But the UFT Opposition Gives Us Sectarian Self-Righteousness @leoecasey.bsky.social
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One job should be enough. It’s time that paraprofessionals get the RESPECT they deserve! @uftnyc.bsky.social @uftunity.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
One job should be enough. It’s time that paraprofessionals get the RESPECT they deserve! @uftnyc.bsky.social @uftunity.bsky.social
Why I stand with Unity Caucus
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Why I stand with Unity Caucus
From being elected Delegate my first year teaching, to being elected Chapter Leader six years later, my journey in activism has opened my eyes to the extraordinary efforts that Unity members put in
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April 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Why I stand with Unity Caucus
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Increasing Para Pay: Making A Slogan into A Reality
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Increasing Para Pay: Making A Slogan into A Reality
Neither ABC or ARISE have offered any ideas on how to improve para pay, just platitudes...but can’t bring themselves to endorse the only plan that exists – because it has been put forward by Unity
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March 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Increasing Para Pay: Making A Slogan into A Reality
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By @leoecasey.bsky.social www.unitycaucus.org/p/increasing...