Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸
@rweingarten.bsky.social
AFT President. Teacher. Unionist. Fighting for a better life for children, families & communities through educ & eco opportunity, fairness & freedom & democracy Wife of Sharon Kleinbaum.
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HUGE TEXAS UNION WIN: @iamunion.bsky.social leader Taylor Rehmet was just elected to the Texas Senate! This win kicks off a wave of union candidates across the state.
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
This is a really big deal: a union leader wins in Texas.. and beats a billionaire backed candidate who led anti public school culture wars…. .h/t @zephcapo.bsky.social
It's tough to focus on learning when you're shivering. We know that kids learn best face-to-face - but we also know that kids (and educators) need safe school buildings with working climate control so they can grow and learn. @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social @pft.org 6abc.com/post/philade...
Philadelphia teachers' union blasts school district over heat issues
The union is calling out the school district for allowing students and staff to go to school on Monday despite having buildings without adequate heat.
6abc.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM
It's tough to focus on learning when you're shivering. We know that kids learn best face-to-face - but we also know that kids (and educators) need safe school buildings with working climate control so they can grow and learn. @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social @pft.org 6abc.com/post/philade...
Body cameras are an important piece of the transparency and accountability that is needed. Congress must press forward with comprehensive measures to restrict, restrain and reform ICE.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Noem says body cameras are going to all DHS field officers in Minneapolis
The DHS secretary also said agents nationwide will get cameras when funding is available. Deadly shootings by federal agents have sparked calls for accountability.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Body cameras are an important piece of the transparency and accountability that is needed. Congress must press forward with comprehensive measures to restrict, restrain and reform ICE.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Minnesota educators are showing up to help keep their students and communities safe—joining ICE watch patrols, participating in marches and organizing to get ICE out. This powerful and peaceful solidarity is what's making a difference in Minnesota.
www.instagram.com/reel/DURYmiJ...
www.instagram.com/reel/DURYmiJ...
MFE59 – Minneapolis Federation of Educators on Instagram: "There is no substitute for showing up.
This weekend, at a rally organized by @miracmn calling on @mngovernor to enact an eviction moratorium...
172 likes, 8 comments - mfelocal59 on February 2, 2026: "There is no substitute for showing up.
This weekend, at a rally organized by @miracmn calling on @mngovernor to enact an eviction moratorium, ...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Minnesota educators are showing up to help keep their students and communities safe—joining ICE watch patrols, participating in marches and organizing to get ICE out. This powerful and peaceful solidarity is what's making a difference in Minnesota.
www.instagram.com/reel/DURYmiJ...
www.instagram.com/reel/DURYmiJ...
The pressure is on. Target CEO Michael Fiddelke MUST take a stand against the egregious actions of ICE in Minneapolis. Our members have a profound stake in Target and we demand ICE out now. Fiddelke’s response to this crisis will define his time as CEO.
www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
www.cbsnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The pressure is on. Target CEO Michael Fiddelke MUST take a stand against the egregious actions of ICE in Minneapolis. Our members have a profound stake in Target and we demand ICE out now. Fiddelke’s response to this crisis will define his time as CEO.
www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
What an incredible honor for one of our United Teachers of Dade educators. Congratulations Jennifer, and thank you for all that you do!
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
What an incredible honor for one of our United Teachers of Dade educators. Congratulations Jennifer, and thank you for all that you do!
Sometimes it’s tough to wrap your head around how much more people will pay for healthcare coverage now that Trump & the GOP let the Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. This is a helpful visualization to show just how tough this will be for working families. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
For Some Americans, the End of Obamacare Subsidies Means Falling Off a Financial Cliff
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Sometimes it’s tough to wrap your head around how much more people will pay for healthcare coverage now that Trump & the GOP let the Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. This is a helpful visualization to show just how tough this will be for working families. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
February is #CTE month! A time to recognize Career & Tech ed as a powerful investment in our nation’s future. CTE provides a crucial link b/w education and the workforce, equipping students with the skills they need and ensuring they're prepared for the evolving job market.
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
February is #CTE month! A time to recognize Career & Tech ed as a powerful investment in our nation’s future. CTE provides a crucial link b/w education and the workforce, equipping students with the skills they need and ensuring they're prepared for the evolving job market.
School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we’re celebrating them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession: www.schoolcounselor.org/role #NSCW26
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we’re celebrating them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession: www.schoolcounselor.org/role #NSCW26
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Apparently morale at DOJ is so low that line attorneys are asking to be held in contempt so they can get some sleep yikes
February 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Apparently morale at DOJ is so low that line attorneys are asking to be held in contempt so they can get some sleep yikes
Couldn’t agree more
Now can we focus on strategies that help kids rather than defund public schools like hands on learning, reading and critical thinking, working in groups and talking to one another
Now can we focus on strategies that help kids rather than defund public schools like hands on learning, reading and critical thinking, working in groups and talking to one another
February 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Couldn’t agree more
Now can we focus on strategies that help kids rather than defund public schools like hands on learning, reading and critical thinking, working in groups and talking to one another
Now can we focus on strategies that help kids rather than defund public schools like hands on learning, reading and critical thinking, working in groups and talking to one another
It’s murder
Alex Pretti’s shooting death ruled a homicide, medical examiner says share.google/1i5ik26xFOBn...
Alex Pretti’s shooting death ruled a homicide, medical examiner says
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office released the findings Monday regarding the Jan. 24 death of Alex Pretti.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:31 AM
It’s murder
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Peter Thiel has been open about this for a long time. Trump is a way to break the republic, which can then be replaced by “free economic zones” with oligarchs as dictators and tech as a taskmaster for helpless humans without any rights. (1/2)
February 2, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Peter Thiel has been open about this for a long time. Trump is a way to break the republic, which can then be replaced by “free economic zones” with oligarchs as dictators and tech as a taskmaster for helpless humans without any rights. (1/2)
Good news. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/02/n...
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians - The Boston Globe
A judge paused the termination of temporary protected status for Haitians while a lawsuit challenging it proceeds.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Good news. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/02/n...
Reposted by Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸
Reposted by Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸
This is where we are!
February 3, 2026 at 12:54 AM
This is where we are!
Target can't stay silent on ICE any longer. In a letter sent to new CEO Michael Fiddelke today, we've urged the retail company to call for ICE's immediate departure from the state that Target calls home. www.cbsnews.com/news/target-... www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
www.cbsnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Target can't stay silent on ICE any longer. In a letter sent to new CEO Michael Fiddelke today, we've urged the retail company to call for ICE's immediate departure from the state that Target calls home. www.cbsnews.com/news/target-... www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
Target can't stay silent on ICE any longer. In a letter sent to new CEO Michael Fiddelke today, we've urged the retail company to call for ICE's immediate departure from the state that Target calls home. www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
www.cbsnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Target can't stay silent on ICE any longer. In a letter sent to new CEO Michael Fiddelke today, we've urged the retail company to call for ICE's immediate departure from the state that Target calls home. www.cbsnews.com/news/target-...
On a new episode of Union Talk, I spoke with Gen Z @aft.org members about the latest Harvard Youth Poll results that show both the anxiety about the state of the world and hunger for change and connection among young people today. Check it out here ⤵️
www.aft.org/uniontalk
www.aft.org/uniontalk
Union Talk Podcast
On this episode of Union Talk, AFT President Randi Weingarten unpacks the results of the latest Harvard Youth Poll with Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics polling director John Della Volpe a...
www.aft.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
On a new episode of Union Talk, I spoke with Gen Z @aft.org members about the latest Harvard Youth Poll results that show both the anxiety about the state of the world and hunger for change and connection among young people today. Check it out here ⤵️
www.aft.org/uniontalk
www.aft.org/uniontalk
The Educator’s Room just announced its second cohort of Top 50 Educators Honoring Trailblazers & I'm so proud of the educators who are pushing boundaries and lifting up their communities every day. Congratulations to the @aft.org members recognized in this remarkable group. bsky.app/profile/aftt...
🎉 Congrats to the 2026 Top 50 Educators Honoring Trailblazers making a real impact in classrooms & communities 🌍👏 Proud to celebrate the @aft.org members among this group https://theeducatorsroom.com/the-educators-room-announces-second-cohort-of-top-50-educators-honoring-trailblazers/
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The Educator’s Room just announced its second cohort of Top 50 Educators Honoring Trailblazers & I'm so proud of the educators who are pushing boundaries and lifting up their communities every day. Congratulations to the @aft.org members recognized in this remarkable group. bsky.app/profile/aftt...
@BTU66.bsky.social President Erik Berg nails it. Every kid deserves access to a great education and quality healthcare. This violence and terror flies in the face of all we stand for as educators and trade unionists. www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Boston 'ICE Out Everywhere' protest must-see moments
“We have to show up in every way for our immigrant siblings and all vulnerable communities in Massachusetts. It’s imperative,” one protester said.
www.boston.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
@BTU66.bsky.social President Erik Berg nails it. Every kid deserves access to a great education and quality healthcare. This violence and terror flies in the face of all we stand for as educators and trade unionists. www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Cutting women’s & gender studies and limiting discussions of race & gender in the classroom is censorship. The question is why? What are the censors afraid of? It erodes students’ right to an education. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @afthighered.bsky.social www.insidehighered.com/news/busines...
Texas A&M Closes Women’s and Gender Studies
The university has also canceled six classes and asked faculty to remove some course context. One free speech expert said Texas A&M is “staking out turf as the epicenter of higher education censorship...
www.insidehighered.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Cutting women’s & gender studies and limiting discussions of race & gender in the classroom is censorship. The question is why? What are the censors afraid of? It erodes students’ right to an education. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @afthighered.bsky.social www.insidehighered.com/news/busines...
All across the country, Americans are standing up peacefully for their communities against our federal government’s abuse of power. That’s why @aft.org members nationwide will be participating in a local No Kings action on March 28. Will you join us? www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=aft
February 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
All across the country, Americans are standing up peacefully for their communities against our federal government’s abuse of power. That’s why @aft.org members nationwide will be participating in a local No Kings action on March 28. Will you join us? www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=aft
Our members are not only workers & consumers, they're long-term Target investors. Our urgent request to Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke is that he call for ICE to leave Minnesota now, warning that the company’s silence jeopardizes its brand & our members’ investments. www.aft.org/news/aft-pre...
AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota
The AFT, whose members participate in pension funds with Target shares, warns Target CEO that Company’s Silence on ICE Operations in Minneapolis Jeopardizes Its Brand and Creates Shareholder RiskMinne...
www.aft.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Our members are not only workers & consumers, they're long-term Target investors. Our urgent request to Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke is that he call for ICE to leave Minnesota now, warning that the company’s silence jeopardizes its brand & our members’ investments. www.aft.org/news/aft-pre...
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“America cannot survive as a free society if ICE and CBP continue to operate as they have over the last year — let alone as both agencies are turbocharged and empowered with even more funding, more officers, more guns, and more arrests." Garrett Graff
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
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Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
“America cannot survive as a free society if ICE and CBP continue to operate as they have over the last year — let alone as both agencies are turbocharged and empowered with even more funding, more officers, more guns, and more arrests." Garrett Graff
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
