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Instead of focusing on strengthening public schools, Texas officials launched a "state-sponsored attack" on teachers, investigating hundreds of educators for their private reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk.

Teachers have rights.
We’re here to protect them.
We have their back.
@texasaft.org
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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The nationwide backlash against AI data centers is building — and for very good reason.
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Federal workers serve communities across the country. They deserve dignity and a voice on the job.

If passed, the #ProtectAmericasWorkforceAct would restore their union rights & undo Trump’s executive order banning collective bargaining for feds. It's time for Congress to pass it ASAP.
January 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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We need to get the word out so everyone will rise up. — @hirono.senate.gov on the importance of today's spotlight forum on the harmful consequences of the Trump Administration’s attacks on federal education programs and plan to restructure ED.
December 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Watch: @rweingarten.bsky.social highlighted the contradiction in the Trump administration’s approach: They’re demanding a single, national policy to regulate AI, yet they’re prepared to abandon the federal role in protecting children’s education.

Our students deserve better.
December 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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The Trump regime in a nutshell: gut critical programs, cause devastating harm, celebrate doing so, and lie about causing harm.

The cruelty is endless.
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the po
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December 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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December 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Robert Reich (@robertreich)
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December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Republicans are constantly claiming that grocery prices are "way down", but we know thats not true! Share this link to show others exactly why their Holiday meal prices are through the roof!

www.wisn.com/article/than...
How Thanksgiving dinner will be impacted by rising costs
Prices for key Thanksgiving staples like potatoes, meats, fresh vegetables, and bakery products are all up.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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"How do we make state lawmakers more responsive to what the citizens of the state need - which is a good public education system, good public schools, that respect their educators?" - @rweingarten.bsky.social

Answer: We organize.

Welcome the AFPENC to the AFT family!
October 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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“If the officers learn that the individual they stopped is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States,” Kavanaugh wrote, “they promptly let the individual go.”

Meanwhile, the reality of #KavanaughStop
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear. At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Trump would like you to believe that protesting against him means you hate America.

What he fails to remember is that protesting against tyranny is how this country was founded.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice No Kings
October 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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September 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Please share.
September 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Important. Clear, concise, imperative. Please watch.
People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
August 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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"We can respond by committing to the defense of religious liberty for all. Americans of any faith, or of no faith, have the right and responsibility to participate equally in our democracy."

kettering.org/how-christia...
How Christian Nationalism Weakens Democracy and What Can Be Done about It
Social scientific research provides evidence of how Christian nationalism and, by extension, initiatives like Project 2025 pose a threat to any pluralistic, democratic society.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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I think we are there, friends.
August 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."

—The Declaration of Independence
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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THIS IS WHAT RESISTANCE LOOKS LIKE... Last night was the first of many events. We shared snacks, drinks, stories & worries. We listened & supported each other. It felt like, together, we let out a collective breath & realized that we are not alone. More to come on 9/4! @redwineblueusa.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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It’s more important than ever to understand your right to due process. Here’s what you should know.
youtu.be/metN4EiDtmQ
What is Due Process?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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August 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM