Viri Pettersen
@mspetter.bsky.social
Kamala’s Capt, fmr NYSUT Asst to Pres, fmr Director, AFT NE; NYSUT member; Retired Educator & RVCTA Union President; Long Islander; Focused on families, friends, public education, unions, politics; Coffee-drinker!☕️ 🚫DMs
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Imagine being one of the Epstein survivors.
First Epstein got a sweetheart deal.
Then Ghislaine Maxwell got hers.
Now, survivors' families are calling for justice...to release all the files. But the GOP won’t do it.
We stand with survivors. #ReleaseTheFiles
First Epstein got a sweetheart deal.
Then Ghislaine Maxwell got hers.
Now, survivors' families are calling for justice...to release all the files. But the GOP won’t do it.
We stand with survivors. #ReleaseTheFiles
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Imagine being one of the Epstein survivors.
First Epstein got a sweetheart deal.
Then Ghislaine Maxwell got hers.
Now, survivors' families are calling for justice...to release all the files. But the GOP won’t do it.
We stand with survivors. #ReleaseTheFiles
First Epstein got a sweetheart deal.
Then Ghislaine Maxwell got hers.
Now, survivors' families are calling for justice...to release all the files. But the GOP won’t do it.
We stand with survivors. #ReleaseTheFiles
Today we honor all who’ve worn the uniform and devoted their lives to defending this nation. On Veterans Day, remember: patriotism isn’t about slogans—it’s about keeping our promise to those who served. 🇺🇸
VC The Lincoln Project #VeteransDay
VC The Lincoln Project #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Today we honor all who’ve worn the uniform and devoted their lives to defending this nation. On Veterans Day, remember: patriotism isn’t about slogans—it’s about keeping our promise to those who served. 🇺🇸
VC The Lincoln Project #VeteransDay
VC The Lincoln Project #VeteransDay
🔥Kamala Harris: "This fight is not about sitting by and complaining, 'Oh, they're cheating.' California is taking a stand to make sure the voices of the people are heard."
#CAVoteYesProp50
#CAVoteYesProp50
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🔥Kamala Harris: "This fight is not about sitting by and complaining, 'Oh, they're cheating.' California is taking a stand to make sure the voices of the people are heard."
#CAVoteYesProp50
#CAVoteYesProp50
To quote Letitia James: "We are not fearful. We are fearless."
October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
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October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
app.sosha.ai/s/uA7O3coi
October 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
To quote Letitia James: "We are not fearful. We are fearless."
October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
app.sosha.ai/s/uA7O3coi
October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
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Every time Trump escalates his attacks on our communities, the #NoKings movement grows stronger.
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! app.sosha.ai/s/bzRuCMZJ
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! app.sosha.ai/s/bzRuCMZJ
October 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Every time Trump escalates his attacks on our communities, the #NoKings movement grows stronger.
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! app.sosha.ai/s/bzRuCMZJ
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! app.sosha.ai/s/bzRuCMZJ
Good on Norfolk International Airport for standing up for democracy and not showing Trump's propaganda! All American airports must follow suit!
October 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Good on Norfolk International Airport for standing up for democracy and not showing Trump's propaganda! All American airports must follow suit!
Meet Portland Port Commission President Katy Coba—the woman telling Kristi Noem and DHS to take their propaganda elsewhere. Portland Airport refused to air Noem’s blame-Democrats video. That’s what defending democracy looks like. Give her the credit she deserves.
October 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Meet Portland Port Commission President Katy Coba—the woman telling Kristi Noem and DHS to take their propaganda elsewhere. Portland Airport refused to air Noem’s blame-Democrats video. That’s what defending democracy looks like. Give her the credit she deserves.
Books are still being banned but most remain on shelves thanks to heroes who refuse to bow to censorship.
Librarians, teachers, students, and readers everywhere are keeping the flame of free expression alive.
Stand with them.
Speak out.
#BannedBooksWeek
Librarians, teachers, students, and readers everywhere are keeping the flame of free expression alive.
Stand with them.
Speak out.
#BannedBooksWeek
October 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Books are still being banned but most remain on shelves thanks to heroes who refuse to bow to censorship.
Librarians, teachers, students, and readers everywhere are keeping the flame of free expression alive.
Stand with them.
Speak out.
#BannedBooksWeek
Librarians, teachers, students, and readers everywhere are keeping the flame of free expression alive.
Stand with them.
Speak out.
#BannedBooksWeek
Excited to be on tonight's #NoKingsKickOff call! Ash recognizes the range of emotions that we may be feeling and the countless paths for action. October 18 - one month from tonight, we're coming together to say with deep conviction that the people have all the power!
September 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Excited to be on tonight's #NoKingsKickOff call! Ash recognizes the range of emotions that we may be feeling and the countless paths for action. October 18 - one month from tonight, we're coming together to say with deep conviction that the people have all the power!
Families can’t catch a break. Health insurers are hiking premiums at the *highest rate in 15 years* and UnitedHealth admits Trump’s reckless trade wars are part of the reason.
Tariffs = higher costs, higher bills, less care. That’s #Trumpflation.
Tariffs = higher costs, higher bills, less care. That’s #Trumpflation.
September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Families can’t catch a break. Health insurers are hiking premiums at the *highest rate in 15 years* and UnitedHealth admits Trump’s reckless trade wars are part of the reason.
Tariffs = higher costs, higher bills, less care. That’s #Trumpflation.
Tariffs = higher costs, higher bills, less care. That’s #Trumpflation.
Shane used to vote Republican—until his daughter’s medically necessary food hit $125 a case.
Medicaid helps cover it.
Then the GOP voted to gut that lifeline. He’s done.
When your kid’s health is on the line, party doesn’t matter.
#CancelTrumpsMedicaidCuts
Medicaid helps cover it.
Then the GOP voted to gut that lifeline. He’s done.
When your kid’s health is on the line, party doesn’t matter.
#CancelTrumpsMedicaidCuts
July 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Shane used to vote Republican—until his daughter’s medically necessary food hit $125 a case.
Medicaid helps cover it.
Then the GOP voted to gut that lifeline. He’s done.
When your kid’s health is on the line, party doesn’t matter.
#CancelTrumpsMedicaidCuts
Medicaid helps cover it.
Then the GOP voted to gut that lifeline. He’s done.
When your kid’s health is on the line, party doesn’t matter.
#CancelTrumpsMedicaidCuts
Great seeing @aft.org president @rweingarten.bsky.social on @c-span.bsky.social today — powerful insights on how project-based learning opens doors for all students! 👏 #WhatKidsNeed #ProtectOurKids #OpportunityForAll
May 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Great seeing @aft.org president @rweingarten.bsky.social on @c-span.bsky.social today — powerful insights on how project-based learning opens doors for all students! 👏 #WhatKidsNeed #ProtectOurKids #OpportunityForAll
Sunset, Bay Harbor Island’s, FL
May 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Sunset, Bay Harbor Island’s, FL
Word....
Want to save Social Security?
Make billionaires pay their fair share.
#HandsOffMySocialSecurity
Want to save Social Security?
Make billionaires pay their fair share.
#HandsOffMySocialSecurity
April 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Word....
Want to save Social Security?
Make billionaires pay their fair share.
#HandsOffMySocialSecurity
Want to save Social Security?
Make billionaires pay their fair share.
#HandsOffMySocialSecurity
I wonder how this person feels about imposed tariffs. Actually, I wonder how this person feels.
April 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I wonder how this person feels about imposed tariffs. Actually, I wonder how this person feels.
🎶 New York, NewYork, a helluva town,
Thousand here to bring Trump and Musk down 🎶
#HandsOff @aftunion.bsky.social #ProtectOurKids
Thousand here to bring Trump and Musk down 🎶
#HandsOff @aftunion.bsky.social #ProtectOurKids
April 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🎶 New York, NewYork, a helluva town,
Thousand here to bring Trump and Musk down 🎶
#HandsOff @aftunion.bsky.social #ProtectOurKids
Thousand here to bring Trump and Musk down 🎶
#HandsOff @aftunion.bsky.social #ProtectOurKids
📢 Thanks to Pat Puleo for speaking at today's jammed #HandsOff Mount Kisco rally! Don't let Trump gut services for kids with disabilities, low-income families and those trying to afford college! @aftunion.bsky.social #ProtectOurKids @florencemccue.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social #ActivistsNeverRetire
April 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📢 Thanks to Pat Puleo for speaking at today's jammed #HandsOff Mount Kisco rally! Don't let Trump gut services for kids with disabilities, low-income families and those trying to afford college! @aftunion.bsky.social #ProtectOurKids @florencemccue.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social #ActivistsNeverRetire
FACT: Medicaid covers nearly half of all childbirths in the country, and around two-thirds of nursing home stays.
FACT: Roughly 1/5 of America relies on Medicare or Medicaid to cover healthcare costs.
FACT: GOP members just passed a bill requiring DEEP cuts to these programs.
FACT: Roughly 1/5 of America relies on Medicare or Medicaid to cover healthcare costs.
FACT: GOP members just passed a bill requiring DEEP cuts to these programs.
March 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
FACT: Medicaid covers nearly half of all childbirths in the country, and around two-thirds of nursing home stays.
FACT: Roughly 1/5 of America relies on Medicare or Medicaid to cover healthcare costs.
FACT: GOP members just passed a bill requiring DEEP cuts to these programs.
FACT: Roughly 1/5 of America relies on Medicare or Medicaid to cover healthcare costs.
FACT: GOP members just passed a bill requiring DEEP cuts to these programs.
This! Don’t be tricked. Republicans are going to cut Medicare / Medicaid benefits.
The CBO has said it's impossible to meet the budget cuts they passed in February without doing so.
RT, call your rep, and let your voice be heard before it is too late.
The CBO has said it's impossible to meet the budget cuts they passed in February without doing so.
RT, call your rep, and let your voice be heard before it is too late.
March 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This! Don’t be tricked. Republicans are going to cut Medicare / Medicaid benefits.
The CBO has said it's impossible to meet the budget cuts they passed in February without doing so.
RT, call your rep, and let your voice be heard before it is too late.
The CBO has said it's impossible to meet the budget cuts they passed in February without doing so.
RT, call your rep, and let your voice be heard before it is too late.
This GOP Congressman is so excited about the bill they just passed to cut Medicare / Medicaid that he needs a refill on his Viagra!!
March 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This GOP Congressman is so excited about the bill they just passed to cut Medicare / Medicaid that he needs a refill on his Viagra!!
Republican lawmakers don't care if you die.
To them, tax cuts for GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk and his billionaire comrades are much more important than your life.
To them, tax cuts for GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk and his billionaire comrades are much more important than your life.
March 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Republican lawmakers don't care if you die.
To them, tax cuts for GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk and his billionaire comrades are much more important than your life.
To them, tax cuts for GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk and his billionaire comrades are much more important than your life.
Literally a matter of life and death. #SupportUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Literally a matter of life and death. #SupportUkraine