Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
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The PFT represents 14,000 educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. We're fighting for more public education funding & a better world for workers. Nothing about us, without us ✊🏽
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Solidarity is how we win! Gorgeous day to fight for our democracy, shoulder to shoulder with friends and allies. As our LeShawna Coleman told the crowd: Protest is powerful and fortifying. Now, go AND do! #NoKings
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Not coincidentally this is a pretty good list of Most Important Companies to Unionize.
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Not coincidentally this is a pretty good list of Most Important Companies to Unionize.
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Also, the Nazi winking troll technique that has become completely omnipresent in US government social media. It's out of control. The whole game is to drop as many clues as possible while never quite explicitly endorsing neo-Nazism, so if you accuse them of it they can say you're paranoid.
"Western civilization," the font, the 11 stars - 11 states in the confederacy, for the record.
Why is this never news? Why are we letting our government agencies do this sort of thing while the news agencies report on hallucinated trade deals and act like everything is normal
Why is this never news? Why are we letting our government agencies do this sort of thing while the news agencies report on hallucinated trade deals and act like everything is normal
November 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Also, the Nazi winking troll technique that has become completely omnipresent in US government social media. It's out of control. The whole game is to drop as many clues as possible while never quite explicitly endorsing neo-Nazism, so if you accuse them of it they can say you're paranoid.
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It's outrageous.
"Western civilization," the font, the 11 stars - 11 states in the confederacy, for the record.
Why is this never news? Why are we letting our government agencies do this sort of thing while the news agencies report on hallucinated trade deals and act like everything is normal
Why is this never news? Why are we letting our government agencies do this sort of thing while the news agencies report on hallucinated trade deals and act like everything is normal
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's outrageous.
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Hitler was bad.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
Perry: The pro-Hitler problem with the American right
"We need to get back to the basics: Hitler was bad. The people who suggest otherwise are also bad," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hitler was bad.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
An essay that, you know, I didn’t think I’d need to write.
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School enrollment drops amid ICE raids. 'We just don't know what happened to them.'
School enrollment drops amid ICE raids. 'We just don't know what happened to them.'
Schools across Southern California are facing steeper enrollment declines as Trump immigration enforcement actions discourage or prevent students from enrolling.
www.latimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
School enrollment drops amid ICE raids. 'We just don't know what happened to them.'
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Without farmworkers we wouldn’t be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Be thankful for their hard work this holiday season!
Sin los trabajadores agrícolas no podríamos celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Agradece su arduo trabajo en estas fiestas!
#WeFeedYou #Thanksgiving
Sin los trabajadores agrícolas no podríamos celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Agradece su arduo trabajo en estas fiestas!
#WeFeedYou #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Without farmworkers we wouldn’t be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Be thankful for their hard work this holiday season!
Sin los trabajadores agrícolas no podríamos celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Agradece su arduo trabajo en estas fiestas!
#WeFeedYou #Thanksgiving
Sin los trabajadores agrícolas no podríamos celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Agradece su arduo trabajo en estas fiestas!
#WeFeedYou #Thanksgiving
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The Target boycott that AFT joined on Labor Day is seeing success. This holiday season, we're doubling down to demonstrate organized labor's economic power, as well as the consequences of ignoring the will of workers and the good of working families.
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
We ain’t buying it: Why we boycott Target
For a long time, Target—that popular mega store that seemed to hit just the right combination of low prices and of-the-moment swagger—was everyone’s darling, the go-to spot for everything from groceri...
www.aft.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The Target boycott that AFT joined on Labor Day is seeing success. This holiday season, we're doubling down to demonstrate organized labor's economic power, as well as the consequences of ignoring the will of workers and the good of working families.
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
www.aft.org/news/we-aint...
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Over the last year, you could have given into anger and despair.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Over the last year, you could have given into anger and despair.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
Instead, you’ve organized in the largest numbers this country has ever seen to reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority.
We could not be more thankful for you and everything you’re doing to defy Trump’s agenda.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers!
We’re grateful for our educators, school staff, and the entire PFT community who show up for Philadelphia’s students every single day.
Wishing you all rest and a joyful holiday with the people you love! ❤️💪🏾
We’re grateful for our educators, school staff, and the entire PFT community who show up for Philadelphia’s students every single day.
Wishing you all rest and a joyful holiday with the people you love! ❤️💪🏾
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers!
We’re grateful for our educators, school staff, and the entire PFT community who show up for Philadelphia’s students every single day.
Wishing you all rest and a joyful holiday with the people you love! ❤️💪🏾
We’re grateful for our educators, school staff, and the entire PFT community who show up for Philadelphia’s students every single day.
Wishing you all rest and a joyful holiday with the people you love! ❤️💪🏾
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Linda McMahon and Jeffrey Yass have used their obscene wealth to fund the conservative project to destroy public education and opportunity for all kids. Now they have the keys to the Dept. of Ed.
Whether they succeed is up to us.
Whether they succeed is up to us.
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Linda McMahon and Jeffrey Yass have used their obscene wealth to fund the conservative project to destroy public education and opportunity for all kids. Now they have the keys to the Dept. of Ed.
Whether they succeed is up to us.
Whether they succeed is up to us.
We're thankful for leaders who prioritize public school students. From basic ed funding to special ed, cyber charter reform to attacking the adequacy gap, Governor Shapiro and Democratic lawmakers showed their ongoing commitment to investing in kids and all of our futures. #PAbudget #PhlEd
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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As you get ready for Thanksgiving with your loved ones, remember to celebrate with union-made goods! #BetterInAUnion
https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
As you get ready for Thanksgiving with your loved ones, remember to celebrate with union-made goods! #BetterInAUnion
https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
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National Park workers at 24 parks and offices are moving to form a union.
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Park Service Union Movement Spreads to Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree
Employees in dozens of park units are organizing to fight attempts by the Trump administration to downsize the agency.
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
National Park workers at 24 parks and offices are moving to form a union.
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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DOGE investigations and prosecutions are already overdue
November 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
DOGE investigations and prosecutions are already overdue
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Sam is right. DOGE did exactly what they wanted it to do- hurt poor people, destroyed faith in government, enriched Elon.
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sam is right. DOGE did exactly what they wanted it to do- hurt poor people, destroyed faith in government, enriched Elon.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE, according to government data — the highest number since recordkeeping began a decade ago. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE, according to government data — the highest number since recordkeeping began a decade ago. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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Months into ICE raids, Chicago teachers and community members are finding ways to help students cope with trauma inflicted on their communities.
‘It is my responsibility’: Chicago educators try to allay students’ immigration enforcement fears
Months into ICE raids, Chicago teachers and community members are finding ways to help students cope with trauma inflicted on their communities.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Months into ICE raids, Chicago teachers and community members are finding ways to help students cope with trauma inflicted on their communities.
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Senate Republicans have refused to come to the table to pass long-term funding for transit — but I refuse to let the 800,000 Pennsylvanians who rely on SEPTA go without reliable, safe mass transit.
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Senate Republicans have refused to come to the table to pass long-term funding for transit — but I refuse to let the 800,000 Pennsylvanians who rely on SEPTA go without reliable, safe mass transit.
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BREAKING: I’ve authorized nearly $220 million to be made available to SEPTA – so they can make necessary safety repairs to over 200 Silverliner IV rail cars, upgrade trolley infrastructure, keep riders safe, and continue to deliver reliable, on-time service.
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
BREAKING: I’ve authorized nearly $220 million to be made available to SEPTA – so they can make necessary safety repairs to over 200 Silverliner IV rail cars, upgrade trolley infrastructure, keep riders safe, and continue to deliver reliable, on-time service.
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The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
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Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
azmirror.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
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The "Department of Government Efficiency" has disbanded eight months early.
DOGE sowed chaos throughout the government and disrupted services relied upon by millions, while finding hardly any savings.
Here's what you should know about damage that DOGE leaves behind.
DOGE sowed chaos throughout the government and disrupted services relied upon by millions, while finding hardly any savings.
Here's what you should know about damage that DOGE leaves behind.
The DOGE Damage Elon is Leaving Behind
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The "Department of Government Efficiency" has disbanded eight months early.
DOGE sowed chaos throughout the government and disrupted services relied upon by millions, while finding hardly any savings.
Here's what you should know about damage that DOGE leaves behind.
DOGE sowed chaos throughout the government and disrupted services relied upon by millions, while finding hardly any savings.
Here's what you should know about damage that DOGE leaves behind.
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NEW: Amid reports that the U.S. DOGE Service is "dead," alleged Acting Administrator Amy Gleason breaks her silence on LinkedIn: “I’m alive.”
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
NEW: Amid reports that the U.S. DOGE Service is "dead," alleged Acting Administrator Amy Gleason breaks her silence on LinkedIn: “I’m alive.”
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This poor child, this poor mom. This is just evil.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This poor child, this poor mom. This is just evil.