Tom McMahon
@tjmc923.bsky.social
Husband, father, unionist, sports junkie, UAlbany ‘98.
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No one is ever called out for politicizing a tragedy when it’s violence against the political right.
When it happens, people from every corner of society – people who’ve been silent during countless atrocities – suddenly wake up, demand action, and denounce violence in all its forms.
When it happens, people from every corner of society – people who’ve been silent during countless atrocities – suddenly wake up, demand action, and denounce violence in all its forms.
September 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
No one is ever called out for politicizing a tragedy when it’s violence against the political right.
When it happens, people from every corner of society – people who’ve been silent during countless atrocities – suddenly wake up, demand action, and denounce violence in all its forms.
When it happens, people from every corner of society – people who’ve been silent during countless atrocities – suddenly wake up, demand action, and denounce violence in all its forms.
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🚨In a new survey of 700 AFT members, 49.5% say they anticipate needing to purchase food for their students this year—and even before the cuts to SNAP in Trump's #BigUglyBill take effect in 2028.
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
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AFT Survey Shows Teachers Are Spending Hundreds Out of Pocket on Food for Kids, Classroom Supplies
WASHINGTON—The AFT today released a new national survey that shows a substantial number of educators anticipate needing to buy food for hungry students this year, as most continue to spend more than $...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨In a new survey of 700 AFT members, 49.5% say they anticipate needing to purchase food for their students this year—and even before the cuts to SNAP in Trump's #BigUglyBill take effect in 2028.
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
Read more from the survey & share⬇️
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I was attacked this morning .. smeared in fact by Rep Walberg… who accused me of never speaking out about antisemitism…it’s not just a blatant lie… it’s being done to try to create fear- that educators don’t fight for our students to have safe & welcoming schools. Here’s my response:
Really @repwalberg? You think I - a Jewish American who has faced antisemitism and is married to a Rabbi - has never spoken out against antisemitism? The truth is, I consistently speak out against antisemitism. Here are just a few examples.
September 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I was attacked this morning .. smeared in fact by Rep Walberg… who accused me of never speaking out about antisemitism…it’s not just a blatant lie… it’s being done to try to create fear- that educators don’t fight for our students to have safe & welcoming schools. Here’s my response:
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The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of staffing at the agency’s office tasked with developing and sharing threat intelligence with state and local partners, according to an official familiar with the plans.
DHS intelligence branch planning to shrink staffing by 75% amid elevated threat level | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of staffing at the agency’s office tasked with developing and sharing threat intelligence with state and local partners, according to...
www.cnn.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of staffing at the agency’s office tasked with developing and sharing threat intelligence with state and local partners, according to an official familiar with the plans.
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George Takei has a very personal view about current US immigration enforcement efforts.
George Takei is 88 years old and will never stop fighting for equality | CNN
George Takei has a very personal view about current US immigration enforcement efforts.
www.cnn.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
George Takei has a very personal view about current US immigration enforcement efforts.
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Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. That’s how you know they know it’s bad.
July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. That’s how you know they know it’s bad.
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It was never just about undocumented people. The cruelty is snowballing.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
It was never just about undocumented people. The cruelty is snowballing.
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The Trump administration declined to release nearly $7 billion in school funding that helps pay for after-school programs and other services. https://trib.al/CIBxpaX
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation
The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Trump administration declined to release nearly $7 billion in school funding that helps pay for after-school programs and other services. https://trib.al/CIBxpaX
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Crockett: We have more billionaires in the United States and any other country but the total number is 83. 83 people in this country have more representation than the hundreds of thousands that are about to lose their health care as well as their snap benefits
July 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Crockett: We have more billionaires in the United States and any other country but the total number is 83. 83 people in this country have more representation than the hundreds of thousands that are about to lose their health care as well as their snap benefits
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RIP Lou Carnesecca
December 1, 2024 at 3:06 AM
RIP Lou Carnesecca
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Both things can’t be true at once. Perception is quite different than reality. And disinformation is a helluva drug.
November 18, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Both things can’t be true at once. Perception is quite different than reality. And disinformation is a helluva drug.
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A record 146,000 public school students in New York City were homeless last year, data shows. Almost all of those students were living either in shelters across the city or “doubled up” temporarily with friends or family.
1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year
A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:24 PM
A record 146,000 public school students in New York City were homeless last year, data shows. Almost all of those students were living either in shelters across the city or “doubled up” temporarily with friends or family.
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Inside The NBA is expected to continue on ABC/ESPN and will be produced by TNT Sports, according to a source briefed on the agreement.
November 17, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Inside The NBA is expected to continue on ABC/ESPN and will be produced by TNT Sports, according to a source briefed on the agreement.
Americans support the engines of opportunity at the core of AFT—the labor movement and public ed. Voters approved school funding measures across the country, and they rejected school voucher proposals everywhere they were on the ballot. - @rweingarten.bsky.social
www.aft.org/column/fight...
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Fighting for a better future
Americans need a great education and a union contract so they can get ahead and communities can rise together.
www.aft.org
November 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Americans support the engines of opportunity at the core of AFT—the labor movement and public ed. Voters approved school funding measures across the country, and they rejected school voucher proposals everywhere they were on the ballot. - @rweingarten.bsky.social
www.aft.org/column/fight...
www.aft.org/column/fight...
The best part of the fight last night was the buffering.
November 16, 2024 at 6:47 PM
The best part of the fight last night was the buffering.
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This Taylor Swift concert is fucking insane..
What an absolutely electrifying stadium.
69,000 people.. ALL IN.
It’s awesome.
What an absolutely electrifying stadium.
69,000 people.. ALL IN.
It’s awesome.
November 4, 2024 at 2:02 AM
This Taylor Swift concert is fucking insane..
What an absolutely electrifying stadium.
69,000 people.. ALL IN.
It’s awesome.
What an absolutely electrifying stadium.
69,000 people.. ALL IN.
It’s awesome.
Time to check this out. Deleted my X account yesterday with over 2100 followers. Don’t regret it for a second.
November 14, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Time to check this out. Deleted my X account yesterday with over 2100 followers. Don’t regret it for a second.