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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 1d

Hello from WSNA leadership Julia Barcott, Jacob Garcia and Edna Cortez at the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference in Detroit!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 7h

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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AFT @aft.org · 11h

We are so proud of our members and communities who are protecting kids from this administration's inhumanity. Thank you!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/n...

These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

www.nytimes.com

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Anthony Nicodemo @coachnicodemo.bsky.social · 11h

Today is #NationalComingOutDay — and with efforts to silence the LGBTQ+ community growing louder, our visibility matters more than ever. They can ban books and erase crosswalks, but they’ll never silence us. #lgbtq 🏳️‍🌈 @aft.org @nysut.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.social

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 12h

This!!! This is who teachers are … and this is what they do to protect ( and teach) our young people!! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/n...

These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

www.nytimes.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 12h

these guys haaaaaaate free speech

Politico @politico.com · 1d

Johnson slams the No Kings protest march scheduled to take place in DC next week as the “hate America rally” that would draw “the pro-Hamas wing” and “the antifa people.”

Johnson describes planned No Kings rally as ‘hate America,’ ‘pro-Hamas’ gathering

Organizers largely blew off the rhetoric, but some Democrats online criticized the tone.

www.politico.com

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AFT @aft.org · 13h

America’s future is tied to the opportunities we create for our young people.

www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein...

WEINGARTEN, COFFEY: In Appalachia, one school district is proving public education still works

New Lexington public schools in rural Ohio achieve 99% graduation rate through career and technical education programs that transform students and community.

www.foxnews.com

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

Want to share your own story?

Tell us what makes you #PublicSchoolProud at aft.org/public-school-proud

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

In Lawrence, MA, @aftmass.bsky.social teacher Maureen Santiago celebrates her students’ healthcare internships & the union support that makes CTE success possible.
aftvoices.org/cte-success-...

#PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

In San Diego, CA, @cftunion.bsky.social member Sunny Jerome spoke out after funding cuts ended her special ed mentoring program—fighting to keep students supported.
www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...

#PublicSchoolProud

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

In Detroit, MI, educators & families members united at a town hall to protect public education, funding & the future of our students. ✊
www.detroitnews.com/picture-gall...

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

In East St. Louis, IL, educators, AFT Secretary-Treasurer Fed Ingram, and community partners toured schools to see how wraparound services & CTE programs are changing lives. eastside.estl189.com/academics/ca...

#PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

In Red Hook, NY, @nysut.bsky.social member & Linden Avenue MS teacher Martha Strever is marking 65 years in the classroom—embracing change from chalkboards to AI while keeping students first. www.aft.org/news/chalkbo...

#PublicSchoolProud

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

This week in public schools: 5 #PublicSchoolProud stories showing the amazing work of educators, students & communities nationwide.

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

Really compelling discussion about authoritarianism and threats to civil rights and democracy with Barbara Arnwine, Esq. President & CEO, Transformative Justice Coalition,
Eric Ward, Vice President, Race Forward, and Randi Weingarten, President AFT. #WeAreTheLine

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

NEW on Fox News: @rweingarten.bsky.social & Supt. Casey Coffey write about the CTE success story in New Lexington, OH. CTE is unlocking real opportunities for students and offering a blueprint for relevant & engaging public schools that meet local communities’ needs.
www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein...

WEINGARTEN, COFFEY: In Appalachia, one school district is proving public education still works

New Lexington public schools in rural Ohio achieve 99% graduation rate through career and technical education programs that transform students and community.

www.foxnews.com

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AFT @aft.org · 1d

More than 20,000 educators have taken part in the nationwide Phones in Focus survey so far—and they say that stricter school cell phone policies like “bell-to-bell” phone bans help their students focus better, lead to fewer disruptions, and boost teacher morale.
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Over 20,000 Educators Share Insights on School Cell Phone Policies as Part of Landmark Research Initiative

/PRNewswire/ -- Preliminary findings from a new national survey of more than 20,000 public school educators suggest that stricter, school-wide cell phone...

www.prnewswire.com

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 1d

Next Saturday Oct 18, millions of people across America will join together to send a clear message: We the people have the power. Find your local event today and raise your voice for the science, facts, and truth we need to counter the authoritarian overreach of President Trump and his enablers.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 1d

Trump/Miller are abusing the power of the fed govt: rather than solving problems for Americans they are trying to silence the voices of those raising those concerns. That’s not democracy. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 1d

Trump made it no secret that he hates Tish James because she put public accountability above fealty. The president is using the DOJ to target public officials who serve the American people. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

How Trump Is Using the Justice Department to Target His Enemies

President Trump has long spoken of seeking vengeance against his perceived political enemies. Here’s a list of whom he is targeting.

www.nytimes.com

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Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 1d

“The experts who provide the care must shape the care plans; that’s how patients thrive.” — OFNHP Pres. Sarina Roher

From the bedside to the lab, healthcare professionals are calling on Kaiser to invest in people, not profits.
#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers with expired contracts to strike Oct. 14

Tens of thousands of union Kaiser Permanente workers have informed the system they intend to strike on Oct. 14. | The walk-off is set to last for "no longer than five days," the unions said, and will...

www.fiercehealthcare.com

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

I’m in Chicago right now. There’s a lovely sunset on a crisp Fall day.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 2d

The judge found “no credible evidence that there is a danger of rebellion in the state of Illinois.” The courts keep checking this president’s unconstitutional actions which are designed to fractionalize rather than protect and strengthen the nation. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Chicago, saying it violates Constitution

A federal judge granted a request to temporarily block a National Guard deployment in Chicago, saying the move violates the U.S. Constitution.

www.nbcchicago.com

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

@rweingarten.bsky.social: Even when we may disagree - as long as it is nonviolent and non-inciting, we have a responsibility to defend peoples' rights to free speech and assembly, and to our way of life. Our members deserve nothing less. And that's why we're having tonight's webinar.

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AFT @aft.org · 2d

@rweingarten.bsky.social: we understand as a union how important these rights are. And as a union who represented people during the McCarthy era, who represented Albert Einstein, we understand we have to defend peoples' rights to imagine and speak freely. This is a pillar of democracy.

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