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Today marks 50 years of IDEA. Today we celebrate this landmark civil rights law and recommit ourselves to the work ahead. IDEA is both a milestone and a mandate; our collective responsibility is to fulfill its promise for the next generation.
November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today marks 50 years of IDEA. Today we celebrate this landmark civil rights law and recommit ourselves to the work ahead. IDEA is both a milestone and a mandate; our collective responsibility is to fulfill its promise for the next generation.
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It's hard to understand why Speaker Adams would choose to turn her back on constituents, but here we are. If the Speaker's actions offend you as much as they offend me, please join me in emailing her: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... @uft.org @nyclabor.bsky.social @nysaflcio.bsky.social @aft.org
Keep the RESPECT check bill on track!
Our paraprofessional legislation has overwhelming support in the New York City Council, but we need it brought to committee and then put forward for a vote. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has the...
actionnetwork.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It's hard to understand why Speaker Adams would choose to turn her back on constituents, but here we are. If the Speaker's actions offend you as much as they offend me, please join me in emailing her: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... @uft.org @nyclabor.bsky.social @nysaflcio.bsky.social @aft.org
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING (NOT): This holiday season, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social wants you to know that she's NOT thinking about Paraprofessionals. In fact, she's spending her last few weeks in office actively working AGAINST Paras by single-handedly blocking legislation that would raise Para salaries.
Keep the RESPECT check bill on track!
Our paraprofessional legislation has overwhelming support in the New York City Council, but we need it brought to committee and then put forward for a vote. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has the...
actionnetwork.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING (NOT): This holiday season, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social wants you to know that she's NOT thinking about Paraprofessionals. In fact, she's spending her last few weeks in office actively working AGAINST Paras by single-handedly blocking legislation that would raise Para salaries.
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If the goal was to slash red tape, teachers could help them do it. Teachers know how to make the federal role more effective, efficient, and supportive of real learning—if only the administration would listen. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.telegram.com/story/news/p...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
If the goal was to slash red tape, teachers could help them do it. Teachers know how to make the federal role more effective, efficient, and supportive of real learning—if only the administration would listen. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.telegram.com/story/news/p...
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This abandonment means dire consequences for Special Education. Federal protections for students with disabilities? Gone. Coordinated services? Scattered across agencies w/no education expertise. This is an abandonment of the most vulnerable. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
Pardon Our Mess
A recording from Grounded Podcast's live video with Liz Oyer + Randi Weingarten
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November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This abandonment means dire consequences for Special Education. Federal protections for students with disabilities? Gone. Coordinated services? Scattered across agencies w/no education expertise. This is an abandonment of the most vulnerable. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams open.substack.com/pub/grounded...
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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...
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor and parceling out other core job duties to other federal agencies in the most sweeping effort so far to dismantle the agency.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/18/i...
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/18/i...
Is Trump dismantling the Education Department? Not yet. But changes are coming.
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor and parceling out other core job duties to other agencies. It's the most sweeping effort so f...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor and parceling out other core job duties to other federal agencies in the most sweeping effort so far to dismantle the agency.
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/18/i...
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/11/18/i...
The fight for better pay for New York City’s paraprofessionals, the classroom aides who work alongside students with disabilities, will take a key step on Thursday that could make raises a reality before the end of the year.
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
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NYC paraprofessionals are fighting for a $10,000 raise. City Council is listening.
The legislation, supported by 47 of the City Council’s 51 members, would bring relief to thousands of paraprofessionals, whose starting salary is $32,000.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The fight for better pay for New York City’s paraprofessionals, the classroom aides who work alongside students with disabilities, will take a key step on Thursday that could make raises a reality before the end of the year.
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
New Jeffrey Epstein emails: Trump 'spent hours' with sex victim at mansion www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/12/j...
New Jeffrey Epstein emails: Trump ‘spent hours’ with sex victim at mansion
The revelation comes as Democrats are on the verge of reaching the 218 votes in the House needed to force a vote on a measure demanding the release of all Epstein files.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New Jeffrey Epstein emails: Trump 'spent hours' with sex victim at mansion www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/12/j...
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Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Last night's vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, and then the House. Nothing has reopened. Pressure matters right now, especially on:
@kaine.senate.gov
@rosen.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
Last night's vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, and then the House. Nothing has reopened. Pressure matters right now, especially on:
@kaine.senate.gov
@rosen.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Last night's vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, and then the House. Nothing has reopened. Pressure matters right now, especially on:
@kaine.senate.gov
@rosen.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
Last night's vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, and then the House. Nothing has reopened. Pressure matters right now, especially on:
@kaine.senate.gov
@rosen.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
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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...
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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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I have my Extremely Not Shocked Face on.
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I have my Extremely Not Shocked Face on.
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CA voters support Prop 50 because they want to stop the erosion of our democracy. Californians deserve a government that fights for better wages, lower costs, and economic opportunity for all. #CAVoteYesProp50 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
California set to approve Prop 50 as voters signal displeasure with Trump
Voters set to accept new maps to help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering – and check president’s power
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
CA voters support Prop 50 because they want to stop the erosion of our democracy. Californians deserve a government that fights for better wages, lower costs, and economic opportunity for all. #CAVoteYesProp50 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Those in power should be solving problems not creating them. The judge in ordering Trump to pay SNAP said the admin is creating "terror" 4 families. @democracyforward.org is right-hunger shouldn't be used as a tactic of political pressure. It's wrong & it’s illegal
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund
The ruling came one day before funding for SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, was set to lapse.
www.nbcnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Those in power should be solving problems not creating them. The judge in ordering Trump to pay SNAP said the admin is creating "terror" 4 families. @democracyforward.org is right-hunger shouldn't be used as a tactic of political pressure. It's wrong & it’s illegal
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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As the holiday season approaches, AFT is stepping up to help our communities. Help us #EndHunger by starting a food drive in your area. Scan the QR code for more.
November 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
As the holiday season approaches, AFT is stepping up to help our communities. Help us #EndHunger by starting a food drive in your area. Scan the QR code for more.
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The Trump-Vance administration's new rule could deny teachers, nurses, social workers, & nonprofit staff the #PSLF they were promised...if their employer works on issues Trump doesn't like.
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Trump-Vance administration's new rule could deny teachers, nurses, social workers, & nonprofit staff the #PSLF they were promised...if their employer works on issues Trump doesn't like.
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
This is a political purge, & it's illegal. @borrowerjustice.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
Scottish government wants $35M reimbursement for Trump, Vance visits www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/22/s...
Scottish government wants $35M reimbursement for Trump, Vance visits
Scottish officials are asking the United Kingdom for a $35-million reimbursement following visits from President Trump and Vice President Vance.
www.nydailynews.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Scottish government wants $35M reimbursement for Trump, Vance visits www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/22/s...
Mike Johnson Understands Nothing About theUnited States of America newrepublic.com/article/2019... via @newrepublic.com
Mike Johnson Understands Nothing About the
United States of America
The speaker led a rogues’ gallery of Republicans impugning the patriotism of the No Kings rallygoers. On Saturday, the real Americans had their say.
newrepublic.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Mike Johnson Understands Nothing About theUnited States of America newrepublic.com/article/2019... via @newrepublic.com
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It's official. Nearly 7 million people. Today is the single largest day of protest in American history. Americans from all corners of the country are standing up and saying #NoKings. This is what peaceful, patriotic protest looks like.
October 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It's official. Nearly 7 million people. Today is the single largest day of protest in American history. Americans from all corners of the country are standing up and saying #NoKings. This is what peaceful, patriotic protest looks like.
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Americans are worried about skyrocketing health care costs and affordability. Trump’s focus on punishing critics rather than ending the shutdown and helping families shows how out of touch he is with voters. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS
One reason I suspect the shutdown is going better for Dems than lots of pundits thought: 56% of swing-state voters say health care should be a top priority for the parties, and 64% say affordability should. But only 22% and 30% say the GOP is focused on those www.gelliottmorris.com/p/independen...
October 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Americans are worried about skyrocketing health care costs and affordability. Trump’s focus on punishing critics rather than ending the shutdown and helping families shows how out of touch he is with voters. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS
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The House is in recess while military families continue to face uncertainty, costs are rising, and healthcare cuts are hurting Americans. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...
Troops paid after last-minute fix, but military families still face uncertainty
A last-minute intervention ensured the military was paid despite the government shutdown, but military families remain anxious as the shutdown drags on without a long-term solution.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The House is in recess while military families continue to face uncertainty, costs are rising, and healthcare cuts are hurting Americans. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...
White powder sent to NYC Board of Elections office; at least 8 workers exposed www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/10/w...
White powder sent to NYC Board of Elections office; at least 8 workers exposed
First responders rushed to the location, at 450 W. 33rd St. in Midtown, around 2:40 p.m., where workers counting mail-in ballots were exposed to the substance, which was inside an envelope.
www.nydailynews.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
White powder sent to NYC Board of Elections office; at least 8 workers exposed www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/10/w...
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Day 3 of the #TrumpHealthcareShutdown and Republicans in Congress are still refusing to act—while workers brace for painful rate hikes that eat into every paycheck. Families can’t afford this crisis, but politicians are making it worse.
We're on day 2 of the shutdown, and Trump & Congressional Republicans still have no plans to fund the government, fix the health care crisis, or put working people first. #TrumpShutdown
October 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Day 3 of the #TrumpHealthcareShutdown and Republicans in Congress are still refusing to act—while workers brace for painful rate hikes that eat into every paycheck. Families can’t afford this crisis, but politicians are making it worse.