Denise Specht
@denisespecht.bsky.social
Retired union leader and teacher. Past Education Minnesota President, AFT, NEA, MN AFL-CIO. Still advocating for public education and working people. Daughter, sister, aunt. #union
Whoa! I’m at my MN DFL senate district precinct meeting.
It👏is👏packed👏! Standing room only.
I’ve not seen this many people at this meeting since 2016. Good to meet new neighbors and be with people wanting to protect our freedoms and democracy. People are fired up and they’re showing up. 💙💙✊✊
It👏is👏packed👏! Standing room only.
I’ve not seen this many people at this meeting since 2016. Good to meet new neighbors and be with people wanting to protect our freedoms and democracy. People are fired up and they’re showing up. 💙💙✊✊
February 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Whoa! I’m at my MN DFL senate district precinct meeting.
It👏is👏packed👏! Standing room only.
I’ve not seen this many people at this meeting since 2016. Good to meet new neighbors and be with people wanting to protect our freedoms and democracy. People are fired up and they’re showing up. 💙💙✊✊
It👏is👏packed👏! Standing room only.
I’ve not seen this many people at this meeting since 2016. Good to meet new neighbors and be with people wanting to protect our freedoms and democracy. People are fired up and they’re showing up. 💙💙✊✊
But first, coffee.
October 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
But first, coffee.
May 1 is International Workers Day and I marched in Washington DC with educators, federal workers, union members, immigrants and community to fight attacks against jobs, union contracts, due process and workers’ freedoms. The people, united, will never be defeated! ✊ #MayDayStrong #MayDay
May 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
May 1 is International Workers Day and I marched in Washington DC with educators, federal workers, union members, immigrants and community to fight attacks against jobs, union contracts, due process and workers’ freedoms. The people, united, will never be defeated! ✊ #MayDayStrong #MayDay
From anger to taking action. It was a great day on the doors for my neighbor David Gottfried, candidate in the special election for 40B. One woman was ill but answered the door in her pajamas because after watching what happened in the White House yesterday, she is more committed to do her part.
March 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
From anger to taking action. It was a great day on the doors for my neighbor David Gottfried, candidate in the special election for 40B. One woman was ill but answered the door in her pajamas because after watching what happened in the White House yesterday, she is more committed to do her part.
A status quo state budget is not going to work for educators. Our legislature must find the revenue to improve our pensions, pay and healthcare. Thank to the Education Minnesota members who lobbied their legislators and rallied the rotunda at the end of the day!
February 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A status quo state budget is not going to work for educators. Our legislature must find the revenue to improve our pensions, pay and healthcare. Thank to the Education Minnesota members who lobbied their legislators and rallied the rotunda at the end of the day!
Joy is an act of resistance! So, it was all the more inspiring to celebrate and recognize this wonderful teacher from Minnesota last night. Congratulations Michael Houston for receiving a Traveler’s Award for Teaching Excellence at the NEA Foundation’s annual Salute to Excellence in Education!
February 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Joy is an act of resistance! So, it was all the more inspiring to celebrate and recognize this wonderful teacher from Minnesota last night. Congratulations Michael Houston for receiving a Traveler’s Award for Teaching Excellence at the NEA Foundation’s annual Salute to Excellence in Education!
A little snow and drizzle and a whole lotta rallying on Capitol Hill to protect public schools and protect students.
February 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
A little snow and drizzle and a whole lotta rallying on Capitol Hill to protect public schools and protect students.
Thankful for family, friends, and good times. Grateful for our delicious dinner and the farmers, field workers, cooks and essential workers who helped us get the food to our table. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 29, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Thankful for family, friends, and good times. Grateful for our delicious dinner and the farmers, field workers, cooks and essential workers who helped us get the food to our table. Happy Thanksgiving!