Claudia Jones School for Political Education
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The Claudia Jones School is a popular education project based in Washington, DC struggling to educate our community with the tools to fight back against exploitation and oppression. claudiajonesschool.org
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NEWS: The D.C. Council just voted unanimously to decouple 13 provisions of the city's tax code from the federal code. It's a step to avoid some of the tax cuts (and loss of revenue) that would come from the GOP's tax bill passed earlier this year.
Confirmed: Next Tuesday the D.C. Council will consider a bill to decouple some of the local tax code from the federal one, in response to the GOP tax bill passed earlier this year. So, tips and OT pay will remain taxable, standard deduction for D.C. taxes won't change, etc.
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
NEWS: The D.C. Council just voted unanimously to decouple 13 provisions of the city's tax code from the federal code. It's a step to avoid some of the tax cuts (and loss of revenue) that would come from the GOP's tax bill passed earlier this year.
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We visited more than 40 Senate offices today and it's working. We're hearing more and more Senators ready to VOTE NO on this bad funding bill attempting to sabotage DC's local budget. Now we need to see it all the way through.
Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hart Atrium: bit.ly/dcs-budget
Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hart Atrium: bit.ly/dcs-budget
March 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
We visited more than 40 Senate offices today and it's working. We're hearing more and more Senators ready to VOTE NO on this bad funding bill attempting to sabotage DC's local budget. Now we need to see it all the way through.
Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hart Atrium: bit.ly/dcs-budget
Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at the Hart Atrium: bit.ly/dcs-budget
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The new GOP spending bill cuts $200 million from DC Public Schools and a billion total from DC’s budget (which gets federal money because we are a colony not a state)
March 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The new GOP spending bill cuts $200 million from DC Public Schools and a billion total from DC’s budget (which gets federal money because we are a colony not a state)
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A crackdown on Palestinian solidarity was always part of the plan for Trump Term 2.
@premthakker.bsky.social reported on 'Project Esther' back in October zeteo.com/p/project-es...
@premthakker.bsky.social reported on 'Project Esther' back in October zeteo.com/p/project-es...
March 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A crackdown on Palestinian solidarity was always part of the plan for Trump Term 2.
@premthakker.bsky.social reported on 'Project Esther' back in October zeteo.com/p/project-es...
@premthakker.bsky.social reported on 'Project Esther' back in October zeteo.com/p/project-es...
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📣 DC Join us again this Monday (3/10) bright and early to RALLY FOR WORKERS!
We'll rally outside the courthouse before the next hearing in NTEU v. Vought.
We'll rally outside the courthouse before the next hearing in NTEU v. Vought.
March 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
📣 DC Join us again this Monday (3/10) bright and early to RALLY FOR WORKERS!
We'll rally outside the courthouse before the next hearing in NTEU v. Vought.
We'll rally outside the courthouse before the next hearing in NTEU v. Vought.
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UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
March 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
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Less than one year ago, thousands of TSA employees signed a seven-year union contract. On Friday the Trump announced that “it is ending collective bargaining for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA)” They just tore up the contract. It’s appalling
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/strike-or-...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/strike-or-...
Strike, or Else
As Trump tosses out the TSA union contract, everything is on the line.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
March 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Less than one year ago, thousands of TSA employees signed a seven-year union contract. On Friday the Trump announced that “it is ending collective bargaining for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA)” They just tore up the contract. It’s appalling
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/strike-or-...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/strike-or-...
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“Our union stands ready to support any actions initiated by our union siblings in the TSA, including a boycott on air travel and work stoppages of any kind.”
-- 50,000-member UFCW Local 3000. Hope to see more of this around the labor movement.
-- 50,000-member UFCW Local 3000. Hope to see more of this around the labor movement.
The Trump Administration’s decision to nuke its contract with TSA agents is a direct attack on unions and all democratic institutions.
In response, our union stands ready to boycott air travel and honor any work stoppages initiated by our siblings in the TSA.
ufcw3000.org/news/2025/3/...
In response, our union stands ready to boycott air travel and honor any work stoppages initiated by our siblings in the TSA.
ufcw3000.org/news/2025/3/...
UFCW 3000 Stands Ready to Boycott Air Travel in Response to Trump Admin’s Attack on TSA Union — UFCW 3000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2024 Press Release: UFCW 3000 Stands Ready to Boycott Air Travel in Response to Trump Admin’s Attack on TSA Union DES MOINES, WA – UFCW ...
ufcw3000.org
March 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
“Our union stands ready to support any actions initiated by our union siblings in the TSA, including a boycott on air travel and work stoppages of any kind.”
-- 50,000-member UFCW Local 3000. Hope to see more of this around the labor movement.
-- 50,000-member UFCW Local 3000. Hope to see more of this around the labor movement.
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Happy International Women’s Day!
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
March 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Happy International Women’s Day!
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
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It's almost as if they don't know anything about DC.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
White House backs off executive order impinging on D.C. authority
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser signaled the city’s intent to paint over a street slogan at Black Lives Matter Plaza that has long drawn GOP ire.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's almost as if they don't know anything about DC.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Our public schools are facing devastating cuts that will hurt millions of students—especially kids in poverty & kids with disabilities. This Tuesday, March 4, join us to demand full funding for our schools. #ProtectOurKids bsky.app/profile/aftu...
This March 4, join parents like Rochelle to stand up for what kids need. Visit aft.org/protectourkids for more.
March 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Our public schools are facing devastating cuts that will hurt millions of students—especially kids in poverty & kids with disabilities. This Tuesday, March 4, join us to demand full funding for our schools. #ProtectOurKids bsky.app/profile/aftu...
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Not great financial news for D.C.: The CFO's quarterly revenue estimate shows that for FY26, which starts in October, D.C. is expected to take in $325 million less than it expected back in December. And that repeats in the following years. A big cause: federal layoffs.
February 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Not great financial news for D.C.: The CFO's quarterly revenue estimate shows that for FY26, which starts in October, D.C. is expected to take in $325 million less than it expected back in December. And that repeats in the following years. A big cause: federal layoffs.
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Elon Musk and DOGE are firing or trying to fire tens of thousands of federal workers who keep the essential programs that working families rely on running every day.
We want to hear your story: How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
We want to hear your story: How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
February 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Elon Musk and DOGE are firing or trying to fire tens of thousands of federal workers who keep the essential programs that working families rely on running every day.
We want to hear your story: How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
We want to hear your story: How have you been impacted? act.aflcio.org/forms/share-...
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Last week, we took action because America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist oligarchs who undermine our democracy.
Worker power has saved us before—let's do it again. #SaveOurServices.
Worker power has saved us before—let's do it again. #SaveOurServices.
February 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Last week, we took action because America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist oligarchs who undermine our democracy.
Worker power has saved us before—let's do it again. #SaveOurServices.
Worker power has saved us before—let's do it again. #SaveOurServices.
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Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
February 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
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Born #tdih 1868: William Edward Burghardt (W. E. B.) Du Bois, one of most important scholars of 20th century.
Sociologist, historian, Pan-Africanist, author, editor; co-founder of NAACP, leader of Niagara Movement, & editor of NAACP’s The Crisis Magazine. 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/we...
Sociologist, historian, Pan-Africanist, author, editor; co-founder of NAACP, leader of Niagara Movement, & editor of NAACP’s The Crisis Magazine. 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/we...
Feb. 23, 1868: W. E. B. Du Bois Born
W. E. B. Du Bois, sociologist, historian, Pan-Africanist, author, and editor, was one of the most important scholars of the 20th century.
www.zinnedproject.org
February 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Born #tdih 1868: William Edward Burghardt (W. E. B.) Du Bois, one of most important scholars of 20th century.
Sociologist, historian, Pan-Africanist, author, editor; co-founder of NAACP, leader of Niagara Movement, & editor of NAACP’s The Crisis Magazine. 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/we...
Sociologist, historian, Pan-Africanist, author, editor; co-founder of NAACP, leader of Niagara Movement, & editor of NAACP’s The Crisis Magazine. 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/we...
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Planned USPS changes could put people’s lives at risk by delaying medications, mail-in ballots, financial documents, and letters of great importance. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
February 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Planned USPS changes could put people’s lives at risk by delaying medications, mail-in ballots, financial documents, and letters of great importance. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
February 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years
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Protest against Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center 💃🏽 • Feb 13 2025
Queer, trans, and disabled folks will be the ones who die first, throughout, and after.
They will also be the ones of the front lines fighting for our collective freedom.
Protecting them means protecting us all, I promise.
Queer, trans, and disabled folks will be the ones who die first, throughout, and after.
They will also be the ones of the front lines fighting for our collective freedom.
Protecting them means protecting us all, I promise.
February 14, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Protest against Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center 💃🏽 • Feb 13 2025
Queer, trans, and disabled folks will be the ones who die first, throughout, and after.
They will also be the ones of the front lines fighting for our collective freedom.
Protecting them means protecting us all, I promise.
Queer, trans, and disabled folks will be the ones who die first, throughout, and after.
They will also be the ones of the front lines fighting for our collective freedom.
Protecting them means protecting us all, I promise.
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🚨🚨🚨STARTING AT NOON 🚨🚨🚨
70+ CFPB workers were fired last night in an email that didn’t even bother to mail merge [AppointmentDate] and [JobTitle].
Join us at 12p TODAY to rally for them! #saveCFPB
70+ CFPB workers were fired last night in an email that didn’t even bother to mail merge [AppointmentDate] and [JobTitle].
Join us at 12p TODAY to rally for them! #saveCFPB
February 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🚨🚨🚨STARTING AT NOON 🚨🚨🚨
70+ CFPB workers were fired last night in an email that didn’t even bother to mail merge [AppointmentDate] and [JobTitle].
Join us at 12p TODAY to rally for them! #saveCFPB
70+ CFPB workers were fired last night in an email that didn’t even bother to mail merge [AppointmentDate] and [JobTitle].
Join us at 12p TODAY to rally for them! #saveCFPB
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Trump said no drag shows at the Kennedy Center. DC says: this is our house, we’ll do it anyways.
Join us and @claudiajonesschool.bsky.social @harrietsdreams.bsky.social @dykemarch.bsky.social + more for a dance party TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
Join us and @claudiajonesschool.bsky.social @harrietsdreams.bsky.social @dykemarch.bsky.social + more for a dance party TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
February 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Trump said no drag shows at the Kennedy Center. DC says: this is our house, we’ll do it anyways.
Join us and @claudiajonesschool.bsky.social @harrietsdreams.bsky.social @dykemarch.bsky.social + more for a dance party TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
Join us and @claudiajonesschool.bsky.social @harrietsdreams.bsky.social @dykemarch.bsky.social + more for a dance party TOMORROW at 6:30 PM. freedcproject.org/event-list/d...
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We're suing Russy Vought to stop the #CFPBLockout and #DeleteDOGE!!!!!!!!!!!! 😇 🥰 🥳 😎 💅 See you in court boss 😘 🇺🇸 🗽 🏈
February 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
We're suing Russy Vought to stop the #CFPBLockout and #DeleteDOGE!!!!!!!!!!!! 😇 🥰 🥳 😎 💅 See you in court boss 😘 🇺🇸 🗽 🏈
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You've heard of Kent State (1970) & maybe Jackson State (1970).
Did you know #tdih 1968, 28 students were injured and three killed (one a HS student) — most shot in the back by state police while involved in a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, SC? 🧵
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/or...
Did you know #tdih 1968, 28 students were injured and three killed (one a HS student) — most shot in the back by state police while involved in a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, SC? 🧵
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/or...
Feb. 8, 1968: Orangeburg Massacre
Two years before the Kent State murders, 28 students were injured and three were killed in Orangeburg, South Carolina — most shot in the back by the state police while involved in a peaceful protest.
www.zinnedproject.org
February 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
You've heard of Kent State (1970) & maybe Jackson State (1970).
Did you know #tdih 1968, 28 students were injured and three killed (one a HS student) — most shot in the back by state police while involved in a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, SC? 🧵
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/or...
Did you know #tdih 1968, 28 students were injured and three killed (one a HS student) — most shot in the back by state police while involved in a peaceful protest in Orangeburg, SC? 🧵
Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/or...
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Big protest by the CFPB union happening in front of the CFPB building right now.
“FORK OFF ELON”
“FORK OFF ELON”
February 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Big protest by the CFPB union happening in front of the CFPB building right now.
“FORK OFF ELON”
“FORK OFF ELON”
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Solidarity with the CFPB employees as President Musk the 47th president and his DOGE children wreak havoc.
February 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Solidarity with the CFPB employees as President Musk the 47th president and his DOGE children wreak havoc.