Zeph Capo
@zephcapo.bsky.social
Aspiring beach bum. Until then, proud president of @TexasAFT and vice-president of @AFTunion.
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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
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Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Gain Leverage and Political Control Over University of California System - Democracy Forward
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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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No kings, no crowns, no thrones.
Texas labor showed up throughout the state at #NoKings Rallies to send a message to the world that there are no kings in America, and that true power is built when working people come together in solidarity! ✊�
Texas labor showed up throughout the state at #NoKings Rallies to send a message to the world that there are no kings in America, and that true power is built when working people come together in solidarity! ✊�
October 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
No kings, no crowns, no thrones.
Texas labor showed up throughout the state at #NoKings Rallies to send a message to the world that there are no kings in America, and that true power is built when working people come together in solidarity! ✊�
Texas labor showed up throughout the state at #NoKings Rallies to send a message to the world that there are no kings in America, and that true power is built when working people come together in solidarity! ✊�
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS - Austin TX” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS - Austin TX · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS - Austin TX” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Bastrop” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Bastrop · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
September 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Bastrop” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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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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If we really believe that Public Ed is essential for Americans, particularly our young people, we have to talk to and listen to everyone. My Fox Digital Op Ed
PresidentTrump is correct that states & local school boards should control students’ education. They do, and they have since the earliest days of our republic. But to gut the Department of Education—is about redistributing money & opportunity from the many to the few. www.foxnews.com/opinion/rand...
RANDI WEINGARTEN: Trump's decision to gut the Education Department is not only illegal, it's wrong
It is hard to imagine how 7.5 million kids with disabilities, 26 million kids from low-income families or 13 million young people who get financial aid for college won’t be disserved.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If we really believe that Public Ed is essential for Americans, particularly our young people, we have to talk to and listen to everyone. My Fox Digital Op Ed
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The unions that represent federal workers aren’t going anywhere.
The entire labor movement stands shoulder-to-shoulder with federal sector unions to fight these outrageous attacks on our freedoms.
We will not let Trump destroy what we’ve fought for generations to build.
The entire labor movement stands shoulder-to-shoulder with federal sector unions to fight these outrageous attacks on our freedoms.
We will not let Trump destroy what we’ve fought for generations to build.
March 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The unions that represent federal workers aren’t going anywhere.
The entire labor movement stands shoulder-to-shoulder with federal sector unions to fight these outrageous attacks on our freedoms.
We will not let Trump destroy what we’ve fought for generations to build.
The entire labor movement stands shoulder-to-shoulder with federal sector unions to fight these outrageous attacks on our freedoms.
We will not let Trump destroy what we’ve fought for generations to build.
Last vestiges of personal acct gone from the symbol formerly known as Twitter.
March 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Last vestiges of personal acct gone from the symbol formerly known as Twitter.
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#txlege is considering #HB1078, a common-sense bill to help veterans get information on the benefits they’ve earned!
It’s time to get it across the finish line. USW Local 759 President Raj Penn and USW Local 13-2001 President Aquarius Johnson testified in support of the bill at the hearing. #txlege
It’s time to get it across the finish line. USW Local 759 President Raj Penn and USW Local 13-2001 President Aquarius Johnson testified in support of the bill at the hearing. #txlege
March 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Whenever I give a public speech, the GOP attacks me for working with labor unions.
But I’d rather stand alongside unions and working families than crawl at the feet of billionaires.
#jobsandfamilies ✊
But I’d rather stand alongside unions and working families than crawl at the feet of billionaires.
#jobsandfamilies ✊
The world's richest person is targeting me & other teachers because we are fighting for vital federal education programs that help families & students. They attack because they want tax cuts for the rich. Stop taking money from poor kids & kids with disabilities.
March 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Whenever I give a public speech, the GOP attacks me for working with labor unions.
But I’d rather stand alongside unions and working families than crawl at the feet of billionaires.
#jobsandfamilies ✊
But I’d rather stand alongside unions and working families than crawl at the feet of billionaires.
#jobsandfamilies ✊
He’s desperate to deflect away from his bad decisions and his play to play stunts on our White Lawn. #tasteless #Pay2Play
The world's richest person is targeting me & other teachers because we are fighting for vital federal education programs that help families & students. They attack because they want tax cuts for the rich. Stop taking money from poor kids & kids with disabilities.
March 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
He’s desperate to deflect away from his bad decisions and his play to play stunts on our White Lawn. #tasteless #Pay2Play
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As we argued to investors about our members' pension funds, Elon Musk is acting like an angry toddler on the internet instead of protecting Tesla shareholders. This behavior wouldn't even fly in our classrooms, so it shouldn’t fly for billionaires running our government.
March 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As we argued to investors about our members' pension funds, Elon Musk is acting like an angry toddler on the internet instead of protecting Tesla shareholders. This behavior wouldn't even fly in our classrooms, so it shouldn’t fly for billionaires running our government.
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We’re honored to welcome AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin and Texas AFT President Zeph Capo to discuss “How We Fight Back,” regardless of the political party in power.
#CFTConv2025
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#CFTConv2025
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March 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
We’re honored to welcome AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin and Texas AFT President Zeph Capo to discuss “How We Fight Back,” regardless of the political party in power.
#CFTConv2025
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@texasaft.org
#CFTConv2025
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@texasaft.org
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Breaking news! The court just issued us a TRO in our lawsuit against Elon Musk's DOGE, so that they stop taking the private data of American citizens from the Department of Ed and OPM. More to come.
February 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Breaking news! The court just issued us a TRO in our lawsuit against Elon Musk's DOGE, so that they stop taking the private data of American citizens from the Department of Ed and OPM. More to come.
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Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures. My latest column:
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Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures
As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk swing a wrecking ball at the U.S. Department of Education, I’m wondering if it’s due to a lack of understanding of the department’s vital functions, or because ...
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February 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures. My latest column:
www.aft.org/column/prote...
www.aft.org/column/prote...
I recently co-authored a new article on student attendance. It will be published by @aftunion.bsky.social in our #AmericanEducator magazine very soon. Stay tuned!
February 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I recently co-authored a new article on student attendance. It will be published by @aftunion.bsky.social in our #AmericanEducator magazine very soon. Stay tuned!
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Going on strike is never easy—it's always a last resort. Educators at El Camino Real Charter HS in Los Angeles started their strike today for a fair contract because the school's board of directors have remained unwilling to make long term commitments to educators. spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-...
El Camino Real High School teachers go on strike
There have been months of negotiations
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February 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Going on strike is never easy—it's always a last resort. Educators at El Camino Real Charter HS in Los Angeles started their strike today for a fair contract because the school's board of directors have remained unwilling to make long term commitments to educators. spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-...
Hold March 4th at 6:00 pm for a virtual conversation with @texasaft.org on the consequences for our kids of closing the Dept of Ed.
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hold March 4th at 6:00 pm for a virtual conversation with @texasaft.org on the consequences for our kids of closing the Dept of Ed.
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Democrats need to reconnect with working folks. That requires new leadership and new energy. That means electing Ben Wikler as our next DNC chair.
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Opinion: Take it from union leaders—elect Ben Wikler chair of the DNC
The following guest post was written for Daily Kos by Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. Daily Kos has not endorsed a candidate in this election.
If the first days ....
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February 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Democrats need to reconnect with working folks. That requires new leadership and new energy. That means electing Ben Wikler as our next DNC chair.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Today marks the start of Black History Month. Now more than ever, AFSCME is committed to honoring those who came before us to fight for racial and economic justice while continuing to #GetOrganized for civil and workers' rights.
February 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today marks the start of Black History Month. Now more than ever, AFSCME is committed to honoring those who came before us to fight for racial and economic justice while continuing to #GetOrganized for civil and workers' rights.
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If you did not get a chance to stream the webinar about protecting our children, it’s available on demand here! sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft...
Urgent Town Hall: We Protect Kids in an Era of Escalating Immigration Enforcement
Join us for an urgent town hall addressing the alarming changes in federal policies allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers into sensitive locations like schools, healthcare facili...
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February 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
If you did not get a chance to stream the webinar about protecting our children, it’s available on demand here! sharemylesson.com/webinars/aft...
Public workers put others above themselves only to be attacked by paid talking heads and bots. Thank you to all the municipal workers, public safety workers and volunteers helping those in need.
Read the story of AFSCME California member, Robert Montanez who lost his house to the wildfires, but still went to work to help others save their homes. This is the true definition of putting your community first! www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-...
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February 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Public workers put others above themselves only to be attacked by paid talking heads and bots. Thank you to all the municipal workers, public safety workers and volunteers helping those in need.
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Taking the first step to cancelling that other account.
November 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Taking the first step to cancelling that other account.