@coachcant.bsky.social
Dad. Teacher. Coach. Unionist. New York State United Teachers Regional Staff Director. WSTA President Emeritus. #BleedBlue. 🙏Romans 12:12. 🎗️TheOneWhoKnocks #BillsMafia🦬
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In 2024, 70% of Americans approve of labor unions, which has been generally trending higher since 2009.
🎵No you can’t scare me I’m sticking with the Union.🎵
🎵No you can’t scare me I’m sticking with the Union.🎵
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US taxpayers just paid $10M for Trump’s trip to Scotland so he could cut a ribbon on his new golf course, but we “can’t afford” pediatric cancer research.
July 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
US taxpayers just paid $10M for Trump’s trip to Scotland so he could cut a ribbon on his new golf course, but we “can’t afford” pediatric cancer research.
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Getting that education funding back is a big win for kids and communities. A great moment with @rweingarten.bsky.social @hirono.senate.gov at the AFT TEACH Conference. #ProtectOurKids
July 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Getting that education funding back is a big win for kids and communities. A great moment with @rweingarten.bsky.social @hirono.senate.gov at the AFT TEACH Conference. #ProtectOurKids
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Buffalo Bills Stat of the Day – Red Helmet Edition 🟥🪖
During the red helmet era (1984–2010), the Bills made the playoffs 11 times, won 6 AFC East titles, and reached 4 straight AFC Championships. That red lid became a symbol of toughness, grit, and one hell of a football team.
#BillsMafia #Stat
During the red helmet era (1984–2010), the Bills made the playoffs 11 times, won 6 AFC East titles, and reached 4 straight AFC Championships. That red lid became a symbol of toughness, grit, and one hell of a football team.
#BillsMafia #Stat
July 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Buffalo Bills Stat of the Day – Red Helmet Edition 🟥🪖
During the red helmet era (1984–2010), the Bills made the playoffs 11 times, won 6 AFC East titles, and reached 4 straight AFC Championships. That red lid became a symbol of toughness, grit, and one hell of a football team.
#BillsMafia #Stat
During the red helmet era (1984–2010), the Bills made the playoffs 11 times, won 6 AFC East titles, and reached 4 straight AFC Championships. That red lid became a symbol of toughness, grit, and one hell of a football team.
#BillsMafia #Stat
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When tests don’t match what’s taught, students and educators pay the price.
We’ve heard from many #NYSUT members that this year’s Bio & Earth Science Regents included off-topic material. We are pushing for better alignment—every student deserves a fair shot to succeed.
www.wgrz.com/article/news...
We’ve heard from many #NYSUT members that this year’s Bio & Earth Science Regents included off-topic material. We are pushing for better alignment—every student deserves a fair shot to succeed.
www.wgrz.com/article/news...
Educators criticize regents exams
NYS teachers express frustration over June regents exams with off-curriculum content.
www.wgrz.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
When tests don’t match what’s taught, students and educators pay the price.
We’ve heard from many #NYSUT members that this year’s Bio & Earth Science Regents included off-topic material. We are pushing for better alignment—every student deserves a fair shot to succeed.
www.wgrz.com/article/news...
We’ve heard from many #NYSUT members that this year’s Bio & Earth Science Regents included off-topic material. We are pushing for better alignment—every student deserves a fair shot to succeed.
www.wgrz.com/article/news...
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🚨 The Supreme Court just greenlit Trump’s plan to cut the Dept. of Ed —1,400 layoffs, threatening support for special ed, civil rights, & financial aid. #NYSUT @aft.org & @neatoday.bsky.social will keep fighting to protect public education.
apnews.com/article/supr...
apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
apnews.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
🚨 The Supreme Court just greenlit Trump’s plan to cut the Dept. of Ed —1,400 layoffs, threatening support for special ed, civil rights, & financial aid. #NYSUT @aft.org & @neatoday.bsky.social will keep fighting to protect public education.
apnews.com/article/supr...
apnews.com/article/supr...
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“There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines.” -@rweingarten.bsky.social
#WhyFascistsFearTeachers
#WhyFascistsFearTeachers
Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy
AFT President Randi Weingarten’s new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy, exposes the long-planned strategy to undermine education—and lifts up the powerful ...
www.aft.org
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines.” -@rweingarten.bsky.social
#WhyFascistsFearTeachers
#WhyFascistsFearTeachers
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In honor of the five teachers from Northern NY who founded the company! @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social
Jrecks to cover supplies for five teachers - North Country Now
Jreck Subs will help five teachers get back to school through its third-annual “Clear the List” giveaway. The campaign is intended to support educators by directly offsetting …
northcountrynow.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
In honor of the five teachers from Northern NY who founded the company! @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social
I just went to a restaurant I’ve been going to for years and for the first time gratuity was already on the check. Is this bcz of the new “no tax on tips”? If so, is this screwing the employee?
July 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I just went to a restaurant I’ve been going to for years and for the first time gratuity was already on the check. Is this bcz of the new “no tax on tips”? If so, is this screwing the employee?
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The latest proposed 15% cut to the U.S. Dept. of Education would severely cut public school funding. 18 programs—like teacher training & literacy—eliminated. NY could lose $5.5B a year. Our students and educators can’t afford this to happen.
www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/202...
www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/202...
Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department
New details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.
www.wxxinews.org
June 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The latest proposed 15% cut to the U.S. Dept. of Education would severely cut public school funding. 18 programs—like teacher training & literacy—eliminated. NY could lose $5.5B a year. Our students and educators can’t afford this to happen.
www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/202...
www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/202...
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“This week’s sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social
Statement from NYSUT President Melinda Person on extreme heat
“This week’s sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. That’s why NYSUT fought to pass New York’s first cla...
www.nysut.org
June 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“This week’s sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social
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GOOD NEWS ALERT! 🚨
June 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
GOOD NEWS ALERT! 🚨
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Billions in Medicaid Cuts Spell Trouble for Labor Markets, State GDP & Communities Where Hospitals are Major Employers
Nationwide, 1.22 million jobs could be lost. That's nearly a 1% increase in the U.S. unemployment rate overall
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Nationwide, 1.22 million jobs could be lost. That's nearly a 1% increase in the U.S. unemployment rate overall
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June 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Billions in Medicaid Cuts Spell Trouble for Labor Markets, State GDP & Communities Where Hospitals are Major Employers
Nationwide, 1.22 million jobs could be lost. That's nearly a 1% increase in the U.S. unemployment rate overall
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Nationwide, 1.22 million jobs could be lost. That's nearly a 1% increase in the U.S. unemployment rate overall
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🚨🚨Trump’s economy gets disastrous update
– Core inflation SPIKES to 2.7% in May, worse than expected
– Income FALLS 0.4%
– GDP SHRINKS 0.5% in Q1
- Consumer spending DROPS 0.1%
– Core inflation SPIKES to 2.7% in May, worse than expected
– Income FALLS 0.4%
– GDP SHRINKS 0.5% in Q1
- Consumer spending DROPS 0.1%
June 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚨🚨Trump’s economy gets disastrous update
– Core inflation SPIKES to 2.7% in May, worse than expected
– Income FALLS 0.4%
– GDP SHRINKS 0.5% in Q1
- Consumer spending DROPS 0.1%
– Core inflation SPIKES to 2.7% in May, worse than expected
– Income FALLS 0.4%
– GDP SHRINKS 0.5% in Q1
- Consumer spending DROPS 0.1%
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This war looks like it should end up being called the “Bullshitzkrieg,” because at this point, it pretty much seems to have been performative on all sides, especially on Trump’s. We should be grateful for that, but … WTAF.
June 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This war looks like it should end up being called the “Bullshitzkrieg,” because at this point, it pretty much seems to have been performative on all sides, especially on Trump’s. We should be grateful for that, but … WTAF.
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The authority to wage war rests with Congress. This impeachable action is the reckless behavior of a man granted near-total immunity who feels unleashed to do anything.
June 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The authority to wage war rests with Congress. This impeachable action is the reckless behavior of a man granted near-total immunity who feels unleashed to do anything.
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Just as Iraq had no WMD, Iran has no nuclear weapons.
America has entered another unnecessary war in the Middle East
America has entered another unnecessary war in the Middle East
June 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just as Iraq had no WMD, Iran has no nuclear weapons.
America has entered another unnecessary war in the Middle East
America has entered another unnecessary war in the Middle East
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We can’t just fight back. We have to fight for a better America.
Decent wages.
Decent work.
A decent retirement.
Being able to walk down the street without the fear of ICE.
Being able to make decisions about your family.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
Decent wages.
Decent work.
A decent retirement.
Being able to walk down the street without the fear of ICE.
Being able to make decisions about your family.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
June 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We can’t just fight back. We have to fight for a better America.
Decent wages.
Decent work.
A decent retirement.
Being able to walk down the street without the fear of ICE.
Being able to make decisions about your family.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
Decent wages.
Decent work.
A decent retirement.
Being able to walk down the street without the fear of ICE.
Being able to make decisions about your family.
@rweingarten.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
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The energy at today’s rally was powerful — Buffalo is ready for new leadership and real change. I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up, knocked doors, and helped move our campaign forward.
🗳️ Early voting ends TOMORROW — don’t wait. 📅 Election Day is TUESDAY, June 24.
🗳️ Early voting ends TOMORROW — don’t wait. 📅 Election Day is TUESDAY, June 24.
June 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The energy at today’s rally was powerful — Buffalo is ready for new leadership and real change. I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up, knocked doors, and helped move our campaign forward.
🗳️ Early voting ends TOMORROW — don’t wait. 📅 Election Day is TUESDAY, June 24.
🗳️ Early voting ends TOMORROW — don’t wait. 📅 Election Day is TUESDAY, June 24.
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“God is reaching out to you [to] find[] the ways that we may be able to do something with our own lives to serve others.
“And in that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.”
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“And in that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.”
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Full text: Address of Pope Leo XIV to Young People of Chicago and the Whole World
The following is the full text of a video address given at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, June 14, 2025. My dear friends, It’s a pleasure for…
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June 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
“God is reaching out to you [to] find[] the ways that we may be able to do something with our own lives to serve others.
“And in that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.”
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“And in that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.”
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If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country.
We will hold this administration accountable.
We will hold this administration accountable.
June 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country.
We will hold this administration accountable.
We will hold this administration accountable.
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Per sources:
Dem Rep. Mannion confronted GOP Rep. Lawler on the floor over the Padilla incident & shouted something to the effect of "you've got to do something. Stand up. Grow a pair of balls."
Lawler replied: "F*** you ... I have no idea what you're talking about." www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...
Dem Rep. Mannion confronted GOP Rep. Lawler on the floor over the Padilla incident & shouted something to the effect of "you've got to do something. Stand up. Grow a pair of balls."
Lawler replied: "F*** you ... I have no idea what you're talking about." www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...
Democrat berates Republican on House floor over Padilla incident
"The temperature is rising in here," said one lawmaker. "Tempers are flaring."
www.axios.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Per sources:
Dem Rep. Mannion confronted GOP Rep. Lawler on the floor over the Padilla incident & shouted something to the effect of "you've got to do something. Stand up. Grow a pair of balls."
Lawler replied: "F*** you ... I have no idea what you're talking about." www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...
Dem Rep. Mannion confronted GOP Rep. Lawler on the floor over the Padilla incident & shouted something to the effect of "you've got to do something. Stand up. Grow a pair of balls."
Lawler replied: "F*** you ... I have no idea what you're talking about." www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...
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The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of @seiuca.bsky.social President David Huerta.
The labor movement stands with David and we’ll continue to peacefully demand justice for our union brother until he is released.
The labor movement stands with David and we’ll continue to peacefully demand justice for our union brother until he is released.
June 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of @seiuca.bsky.social President David Huerta.
The labor movement stands with David and we’ll continue to peacefully demand justice for our union brother until he is released.
The labor movement stands with David and we’ll continue to peacefully demand justice for our union brother until he is released.
