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Why Fascists Fear Teachers is officially a NYT Best Seller. Thank you to everyone reading this book. It’s both a warning about the life we can lose and a testament to the teachers trying to help young people and their families have a good life.
September 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Why Fascists Fear Teachers is officially a NYT Best Seller. Thank you to everyone reading this book. It’s both a warning about the life we can lose and a testament to the teachers trying to help young people and their families have a good life.
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Amazing! The great @rweingarten.bsky.social 's new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers is just out and already on the New York Times top 10 best seller list!
You can get your copy here or at a bookseller near you bookshop.org/p/books/why-...
You can get your copy here or at a bookseller near you bookshop.org/p/books/why-...
Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy
Public Education and the Future of Democracy
bookshop.org
September 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Amazing! The great @rweingarten.bsky.social 's new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers is just out and already on the New York Times top 10 best seller list!
You can get your copy here or at a bookseller near you bookshop.org/p/books/why-...
You can get your copy here or at a bookseller near you bookshop.org/p/books/why-...
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Our new research shows that state budget cuts and the rise of voucher programs are robbing children of an adequate education.
Learn more from @hilwething.bsky.social:
www.epi.org/publication/...
Learn more from @hilwething.bsky.social:
www.epi.org/publication/...
August 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Our new research shows that state budget cuts and the rise of voucher programs are robbing children of an adequate education.
Learn more from @hilwething.bsky.social:
www.epi.org/publication/...
Learn more from @hilwething.bsky.social:
www.epi.org/publication/...
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“I will be proud to work with the union to fully fund our public schools, to ensure that every dollar we win — be it in City Hall or in Albany — for the purpose of education is actually going into our classrooms,” said @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social at our press conference on the UFT endorsement. 👏👏
July 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“I will be proud to work with the union to fully fund our public schools, to ensure that every dollar we win — be it in City Hall or in Albany — for the purpose of education is actually going into our classrooms,” said @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social at our press conference on the UFT endorsement. 👏👏
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I am just saying- this is a wow; say whatever else you want but @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social won a lot of hearts and minds.
June 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I am just saying- this is a wow; say whatever else you want but @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social won a lot of hearts and minds.
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I respect and honor religious education, but it should be separate from public schools which must be secular, open and accessible to all. www.npr.org/2025/06/21/n...
Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
The ruling marked a win for civil liberties groups who say the mandate violates the separation of church and state, and that displays would isolate students — especially those who are not Christian.
www.npr.org
June 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I respect and honor religious education, but it should be separate from public schools which must be secular, open and accessible to all. www.npr.org/2025/06/21/n...
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The Appeals Court saw Trump’s assault on the Dept of Ed for what it is: an attack on the separation of powers and a threat to opportunity for kids. They kept the PI intact. democracyforward.org/updates/appe...
Appeals Court Maintains Block on Unlawful Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Destroy Department of Education - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
June 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Appeals Court saw Trump’s assault on the Dept of Ed for what it is: an attack on the separation of powers and a threat to opportunity for kids. They kept the PI intact. democracyforward.org/updates/appe...
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Really? Hurt millions of people by cutting health care & nutrition, to pay for tax cuts for the rich & increasing the deficit, so it’s paid for by our children and grandchildren. How is this ok? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/u...
Republican Policy Bill Would Add $2.4 Trillion to Debt, Budget Office Says
www.nytimes.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Really? Hurt millions of people by cutting health care & nutrition, to pay for tax cuts for the rich & increasing the deficit, so it’s paid for by our children and grandchildren. How is this ok? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/u...
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“To nurture opportunity in America’s public schools, we must create multiple educational and economic pathways that our young people are interested in and engaged by." - @rweingarten.bsky.social
New Coalition with States and Industry to Champion More Apprenticeships for Young People
ST. LOUIS—CareerWise and the AFT, alongside a broad coalition of partners, today announced the launch of the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator, a groundbreaking effort aimed at strengthening ca...
www.aft.org
May 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“To nurture opportunity in America’s public schools, we must create multiple educational and economic pathways that our young people are interested in and engaged by." - @rweingarten.bsky.social
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The Trump bill treats public schools as a piggy bank that it can break to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and create chaos for schools across the country even as we watch how disastrously voucher programs have gone nationwide. #HandsOffPublicSchools
May 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Trump bill treats public schools as a piggy bank that it can break to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and create chaos for schools across the country even as we watch how disastrously voucher programs have gone nationwide. #HandsOffPublicSchools
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Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes a tax loophole for billionaires—practically paying them to “donate” to private school tuition for families earning up to $500,000 a year. It increases the deficit & weakens public schools.
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
May 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes a tax loophole for billionaires—practically paying them to “donate” to private school tuition for families earning up to $500,000 a year. It increases the deficit & weakens public schools.
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
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Immensely proud to work with Dr Mandy Cohen and others to support large employers and the nations biggest unions to provide vital health information to their workers.
Deeply appreciate Time Magazine for shining a spotlight on this work today!
We are here to help!
time.com/7288802/heal...
Deeply appreciate Time Magazine for shining a spotlight on this work today!
We are here to help!
time.com/7288802/heal...
In an Era of Mistrust on Health Information, Employers Are Key
Employers can’t afford to be passive about health information, writes Dr. Mandy Cohen and Dr. Vin Gupta.
time.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Immensely proud to work with Dr Mandy Cohen and others to support large employers and the nations biggest unions to provide vital health information to their workers.
Deeply appreciate Time Magazine for shining a spotlight on this work today!
We are here to help!
time.com/7288802/heal...
Deeply appreciate Time Magazine for shining a spotlight on this work today!
We are here to help!
time.com/7288802/heal...
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I’ll stand shoulder to shoulder with Randi and labor leaders across the country before I crawl for even one minute at the feet of right-wing billionaires.
We need public schools that work for everyone—teachers, parents, and all kids everywhere.
We need public schools that work for everyone—teachers, parents, and all kids everywhere.
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 ...
www.aft.org
May 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I’ll stand shoulder to shoulder with Randi and labor leaders across the country before I crawl for even one minute at the feet of right-wing billionaires.
We need public schools that work for everyone—teachers, parents, and all kids everywhere.
We need public schools that work for everyone—teachers, parents, and all kids everywhere.
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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 ...
www.aft.org
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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It was a honor to join @vinguptamd.bsky.social . These cuts harm Americans. And for what? Tax cuts for the wealthy
Privileged to join @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social to discuss the defense of Medicaid for the nearly 70 million + Americans that rely on it.
As Randi highlights, the proposed cuts are broad and will impact the most vulnerable Americans and the safety net hospitals they rely on.
As Randi highlights, the proposed cuts are broad and will impact the most vulnerable Americans and the safety net hospitals they rely on.
May 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It was a honor to join @vinguptamd.bsky.social . These cuts harm Americans. And for what? Tax cuts for the wealthy
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What ICE has done in Newark is unacceptable. The Newark Mayor was doing his job. Arresting him is an alarming escalation that cannot be allowed to stand. We stand firmly with Mayor Baraka and his right to do his job . The Trump administration’s actions are an abuse of all we believe in America
May 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What ICE has done in Newark is unacceptable. The Newark Mayor was doing his job. Arresting him is an alarming escalation that cannot be allowed to stand. We stand firmly with Mayor Baraka and his right to do his job . The Trump administration’s actions are an abuse of all we believe in America
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Not all students go to College - we need to make that ok. It’s time to scale up successful programs that create multiple pathways for students so high school is a gateway to both college and career.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/o...
Opinion | Not All Students Go to College. We Need to Make That OK.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Not all students go to College - we need to make that ok. It’s time to scale up successful programs that create multiple pathways for students so high school is a gateway to both college and career.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/o...
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in less than a week, two conservative opposition leaders in australia and canada who tried to win their elections on anti-woke platforms (with an air of You Know Who) have not only lost their elections, but lost their *seats* as well. yikes. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Australia state broadcaster ABC projects opposition leader Dutton to lose seat
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation said on Saturday it was projecting opposition leader Peter Dutton is set to lose his seat in a nationwide federal election.
www.reuters.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
in less than a week, two conservative opposition leaders in australia and canada who tried to win their elections on anti-woke platforms (with an air of You Know Who) have not only lost their elections, but lost their *seats* as well. yikes. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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We won!! A nationwide preliminary injunction against McMahon's February Dear Colleague letter which tried to stop public schools & higher Ed from teaching honest history or enforcing student civil rights. It’s a win for students, families & educators. democracyforward.org/updates/harm...
Harmful Attacks on Educational Programs Paused by Court in Case Brought By Educators - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
April 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We won!! A nationwide preliminary injunction against McMahon's February Dear Colleague letter which tried to stop public schools & higher Ed from teaching honest history or enforcing student civil rights. It’s a win for students, families & educators. democracyforward.org/updates/harm...
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Vouchers are a billionaire scheme to pay tuition for wealthy families—but are education’s predatory lending for the rest.
All part of today’s disinvestment from schools, Medicaid, Social Security & more.
I sat down with @nymag.com to discuss in this lengthy interview
nymag.com/intelligence...
All part of today’s disinvestment from schools, Medicaid, Social Security & more.
I sat down with @nymag.com to discuss in this lengthy interview
nymag.com/intelligence...
‘Education’s Version of Predatory Lending’
School vouchers don’t help kids. Their real purpose is more sinister, says a former supporter.
nymag.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Vouchers are a billionaire scheme to pay tuition for wealthy families—but are education’s predatory lending for the rest.
All part of today’s disinvestment from schools, Medicaid, Social Security & more.
I sat down with @nymag.com to discuss in this lengthy interview
nymag.com/intelligence...
All part of today’s disinvestment from schools, Medicaid, Social Security & more.
I sat down with @nymag.com to discuss in this lengthy interview
nymag.com/intelligence...
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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.
www.foxnews.com
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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A primer on what the widespread tariffs mean to workers, families & retirees.
✅ Economic & financial chaos
✅ Stock markets in free fall
✅ Business confidence at lowest level since '08 financial crisis
✅ Economists warning of likely recession
✅ Higher prices 4 Americans
aftvoices.org/keeping-our-...
✅ Economic & financial chaos
✅ Stock markets in free fall
✅ Business confidence at lowest level since '08 financial crisis
✅ Economists warning of likely recession
✅ Higher prices 4 Americans
aftvoices.org/keeping-our-...
Keeping our eye on the ball: Tariffs, tax cuts for billionaires and attacks on education and…
by Randi Weingarten and Damon Silvers
aftvoices.org
April 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A primer on what the widespread tariffs mean to workers, families & retirees.
✅ Economic & financial chaos
✅ Stock markets in free fall
✅ Business confidence at lowest level since '08 financial crisis
✅ Economists warning of likely recession
✅ Higher prices 4 Americans
aftvoices.org/keeping-our-...
✅ Economic & financial chaos
✅ Stock markets in free fall
✅ Business confidence at lowest level since '08 financial crisis
✅ Economists warning of likely recession
✅ Higher prices 4 Americans
aftvoices.org/keeping-our-...
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Protecting the collective bargaining rights of workers isn't a partisan issue. We thank Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and all the House Republicans who are urging President Trump to reconsider his executive order eliminating federal workers' collective bargaining rights.
April 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Protecting the collective bargaining rights of workers isn't a partisan issue. We thank Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and all the House Republicans who are urging President Trump to reconsider his executive order eliminating federal workers' collective bargaining rights.