Cordie
@cordie92.bsky.social
God Loving🙏🏾, Fun 😃, Antiguan born🇦🇬, College Educated📓, Delta Sigma Theta 🔺🐘, Science Teacher🧬, Unionist💪🏾Foodie 🍝, Tech lover📱,Beach lover ✈️ 92%🖤
World AIDS Day reminds us to keep pushing forward—we must prevent new HIV cases and deliver vital services to every person living with HIV globally.
#DSTSCAC1989 #WorldAIDSDay2025 #OvercomingDistruption #TramsformingAIDSResponse
#DSTSCAC1989 #WorldAIDSDay2025 #OvercomingDistruption #TramsformingAIDSResponse
December 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
World AIDS Day reminds us to keep pushing forward—we must prevent new HIV cases and deliver vital services to every person living with HIV globally.
#DSTSCAC1989 #WorldAIDSDay2025 #OvercomingDistruption #TramsformingAIDSResponse
#DSTSCAC1989 #WorldAIDSDay2025 #OvercomingDistruption #TramsformingAIDSResponse
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It’s tough to be a thankful teacher when budgets are slashed and the federal DOE is under fire. Find out why my gratitude still burns bright, fueled by NM investment, my union, and my students. #ThankfulTeacher #NMEd #UnionStrong #EducationCrisis
🍎 More Than a Thank You Note: Finding Gratitude in the Crisis of Modern Education
We must keep our optimism for education in spite of the challenges we currently face. Thanksgiving approaches, and across the internet, there’s a lovely chorus of gratitude directed toward ed…
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November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s tough to be a thankful teacher when budgets are slashed and the federal DOE is under fire. Find out why my gratitude still burns bright, fueled by NM investment, my union, and my students. #ThankfulTeacher #NMEd #UnionStrong #EducationCrisis
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“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most.” AFT-MA president Jessica Tang -The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.masslive.com/politics/202...
‘Chaos and fear’: Mass. officials raise alarms over Trump’s move to dismantle US Dept. of Education
"Our students and educators need a supportive federal education agency," one top Healey administration official said Wednesday.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“We know the damage is already being felt in our schools, with our most vulnerable students suffering the most.” AFT-MA president Jessica Tang -The harm isn't theoretical. It's happening NOW. That's why we're suing. That's why we're fighting.” #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.masslive.com/politics/202...
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We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...
November 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Today-Trump and Musk endorsed Cuomo-Cuomo is the candidate of the billionaires. Mamdani is fighting for affordability for all of us-particularly working families. I disagree with ZM on Israel but I want a Mayor who fights for the strugglers & strivers- not for those who are taking away our freedoms
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Today-Trump and Musk endorsed Cuomo-Cuomo is the candidate of the billionaires. Mamdani is fighting for affordability for all of us-particularly working families. I disagree with ZM on Israel but I want a Mayor who fights for the strugglers & strivers- not for those who are taking away our freedoms
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My response to @edsecmcmahon.govpeeps.us on twitter
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My response to @edsecmcmahon.govpeeps.us on twitter
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Share share the truth everywhere
October 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Share share the truth everywhere
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Yes, release the Epstein files!!!
September 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Yes, release the Epstein files!!!
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
I joined Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to fight breast cancer. Support me with a donation and you'll be helping the American Cancer Society fund breakthrough breast cancer research, free rides ...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Charter schools need to be held to the same accountability standards. #longislandagainstcharterschools
September 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Charter schools need to be held to the same accountability standards. #longislandagainstcharterschools
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How tragic that this country’s leaders refuse to come together and make decisions to protect children and teens from their leading cause of death: firearms. What kind of a country allows kids to be shot up in their schools, over and over again? www.aft.org/press-releas... @abbeyclements.bsky.social
AFT’s Weingarten and Teachers Unify’s Abbey Clements Respond to Minnesota Shooting
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten and Abbey Clements, executive director of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence and a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, issued the foll...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
How tragic that this country’s leaders refuse to come together and make decisions to protect children and teens from their leading cause of death: firearms. What kind of a country allows kids to be shot up in their schools, over and over again? www.aft.org/press-releas... @abbeyclements.bsky.social
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Do you know about how Norway's teachers stood up to Nazis? I talk about it in my new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. You can preorder here: www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Do you know about how Norway's teachers stood up to Nazis? I talk about it in my new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. You can preorder here: www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
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Whatever you’ve been doing, STOP & LISTEN (read). This is happening on our soil in our name paid for with our tax dollars.
Every one of us should call our House members & Senators. 202-224-3121
And flood the call lines to Gov. DeSantis’ office: 850-717-9337
Whatever you’ve been doing, STOP & LISTEN (read). This is happening on our soil in our name paid for with our tax dollars.
Every one of us should call our House members & Senators. 202-224-3121
And flood the call lines to Gov. DeSantis’ office: 850-717-9337
August 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Whatever you’ve been doing, STOP & LISTEN (read). This is happening on our soil in our name paid for with our tax dollars.
Every one of us should call our House members & Senators. 202-224-3121
And flood the call lines to Gov. DeSantis’ office: 850-717-9337
Whatever you’ve been doing, STOP & LISTEN (read). This is happening on our soil in our name paid for with our tax dollars.
Every one of us should call our House members & Senators. 202-224-3121
And flood the call lines to Gov. DeSantis’ office: 850-717-9337
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Sky Chefs workers are standing up today at US airports! They ensure airline passengers & crew are fed but some still must choose between food & healthcare.
American, Delta, United, and Alaska airlines:
Catering workers deserve
💰 Better wages
🩺 Affordable health care
American, Delta, United, and Alaska airlines:
Catering workers deserve
💰 Better wages
🩺 Affordable health care
August 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Sky Chefs workers are standing up today at US airports! They ensure airline passengers & crew are fed but some still must choose between food & healthcare.
American, Delta, United, and Alaska airlines:
Catering workers deserve
💰 Better wages
🩺 Affordable health care
American, Delta, United, and Alaska airlines:
Catering workers deserve
💰 Better wages
🩺 Affordable health care
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Instead of getting the resources and supports they need to help our children thrive, teachers and public schools get smeared. That's why I wrote this book: Why Fascists Fear Teachers. It's available now for pre-order; in bookstores in Sept. www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Instead of getting the resources and supports they need to help our children thrive, teachers and public schools get smeared. That's why I wrote this book: Why Fascists Fear Teachers. It's available now for pre-order; in bookstores in Sept. www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
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A harmful algal bloom, fueled by a marine heat wave, has been choking South Australia's coastline, turning once-colorful ecosystems filled with thriving marine life into underwater graveyards.
Read more: cnn.it/3H9z0wu
Read more: cnn.it/3H9z0wu
July 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A harmful algal bloom, fueled by a marine heat wave, has been choking South Australia's coastline, turning once-colorful ecosystems filled with thriving marine life into underwater graveyards.
Read more: cnn.it/3H9z0wu
Read more: cnn.it/3H9z0wu
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The “Big Beautiful Bill” is big but hardly beautiful. #protectourkids @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org
July 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is big but hardly beautiful. #protectourkids @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org
Horrific
As Gaza's hunger crisis deepens the very people who are trying to keep the gravely malnourished population alive are suffering along with their patients.
Doctors in Gaza are fainting while trying to save their starving patients | CNN
As Gaza’s hunger crisis deepens, the very people who are trying to keep the gravely malnourished population alive are suffering along with their patients.
www.cnn.com
July 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Horrific
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With Medicaid under attack & millions of hardworking Americans losing the health care services they depend on, @rweingarten.bsky.social, @aft.org & @uftnyc.bsky.social are standing up & speaking out on the National Mall tonight, part of a 60 hour vigil to save Medicaid, organized by Families First.
July 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
With Medicaid under attack & millions of hardworking Americans losing the health care services they depend on, @rweingarten.bsky.social, @aft.org & @uftnyc.bsky.social are standing up & speaking out on the National Mall tonight, part of a 60 hour vigil to save Medicaid, organized by Families First.
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To everyone who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers, now is the time to get even louder. Call Congress and tell them to sign the discharge petition for the Protect America’s Workforce Act to reverse Trump’s union-busting executive order! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
CALL: Sign the Discharge Petition and Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act
Fill out this form to receive a call or dial 844-994-4554 to get started. On March 27, President Trump signed an executive order that ripped the right to collectively bargain away from hundreds of th...
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July 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
To everyone who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers, now is the time to get even louder. Call Congress and tell them to sign the discharge petition for the Protect America’s Workforce Act to reverse Trump’s union-busting executive order! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
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Today we launched the National Academy for AI Instruction with UFT, Microsoft, OpenAI & Anthropic to offer free, high-quality AI training to educators. Some of you have expressed legitimate reservations about AI and tech companies. I want to speak to you directly. 🧵
July 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today we launched the National Academy for AI Instruction with UFT, Microsoft, OpenAI & Anthropic to offer free, high-quality AI training to educators. Some of you have expressed legitimate reservations about AI and tech companies. I want to speak to you directly. 🧵
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This bill will remove healthcare for 17M people, slash food assistance for 22M, shutter hundreds of hospitals, defund higher education, cut jobs, target immigrant communities and explode the national debt—all for tax breaks to the ultra-rich. www.aft.org/press-releas...
July 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This bill will remove healthcare for 17M people, slash food assistance for 22M, shutter hundreds of hospitals, defund higher education, cut jobs, target immigrant communities and explode the national debt—all for tax breaks to the ultra-rich. www.aft.org/press-releas...
I have the pleasure to represent my local Farmingdale Federation of Teachers and @nysut.bsky.social at the 2025 @neatoday.bsky.social representative assembly in Portland!
July 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I have the pleasure to represent my local Farmingdale Federation of Teachers and @nysut.bsky.social at the 2025 @neatoday.bsky.social representative assembly in Portland!