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Since we were just around the corner, so we figured we'd make a visit to Sen. Ted Cruz's office to start #TexasAFTConvention2025! Proud to stand with AFGE Local 252 in telling Sen. Cruz to stand up for Texas students and families. #HandsOffOurFuture! @aft.org

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Taking collective action to tackle #StudentDebt; members of our #SVFTUnion stepped up to be part of our national @aft.org's efforts to break ‪the @whitehouse47bot.bsky.social's loan forgiveness logjam: aftct.org/2025/05/22/t... #HigherEdNotDebt @aftteach.bsky.social

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Senators who are worried about how the reconciliation bills’ health care cuts will impact rural providers should not be swayed by reports that a “rural hospital stabilization fund” could be added to the bill. That’s a weak band aid, not a cure. www.politico.com/live-updates...

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‘Throwing us off a cliff': Megabill could derail hundreds of planned clean energy projects www.politico.com/news/2025/06... POLITICO analysis: 794 planned clean electricity generation facilities — 3/4 in GOP districts — that could lose subsidies under the House bill. The Senate is debating changes.

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VIDEO: Trump's "big, beautiful bill" hides a massive tax loophole for billionaires that would practically pay them for "donating" money to pay for private school tuition of parents that may earn up to $500,000 per year - both increasing the deficit and weakening public schools. Here's how.

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Our country should be a place where everyone has an opportunity to thrive and where a middle-class job is a reality, not just an aspiration. Tell Congress to stop cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and programs we need!

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Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” cuts billions in funding for basic needs & education for children, families, & seniors—that’s why @rweingarten.bsky.social says “A better name for this bill is the big betrayal.” Read more in #AmericanEducator.

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@uftnyc.bsky.social couldn’t be clearer . No court ruling is changing the fight to keep Medicare and oppose Medicare Advantage. We all should be fighting against diminishing Medicare or Social Security. Thank you UFT for this statement

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“If we don’t teach them this history, then that positive change is less likely to happen.” -Raphael Bonhomme aftvoices.org/reviving-los... #Juneteenth

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The climate crisis is an economic crisis. It’s a housing crisis. It’s a public health crisis. It disproportionately impacts Black and brown families, but no one is immune from the dangers that come from political and corporate inaction on global warming. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...

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Join us Monday for a town hall on wellness and longevity!

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Banning states from passing or enforcing AI safety laws is a gift to the big tech companies. The labor movement is calling on senators to protect working people and remove this reckless provision from the budget reconciliation bill. aflcio.org/press/releas...

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“How about funding education? How about feeding people? How about offering health care?” -Renee Hall-George, a social worker who attended a #NoKings rally in Atlanta, Georgia

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A coalition of over 60 orgs, led by @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social, AASF, @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social & @stopaapihate.org, has issued a joint letter urging Sec. Marco Rubio to halt the implementation of the May 28 visa policy targeting Chinese international students: www.aasforum.org/2025/06/16/c...

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Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee just released their version of the House’s disastrous budget. It still: ❌ Slashes clean energy 🏢 Kills good-paying jobs 📈 Raises costs for families

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“This closure disregards the commitment of the frontline nurses who have built this program over the past decade, many of whom relocated from across the country to serve this community.” - Vicky Byrd, Montana Nurses Association @mtnurses.bsky.social

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VICTORY! After years of AFT'S advocacy, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic $1 billion investment in SUNY Downstate hospital to modernize and expand the facilities to provide high-quality, affordable care. @afthealthcare.bsky.social @nyspef.bsky.social @uupinfo.bsky.social

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Do you have questions about your student debt? The AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tonight at 7 p.m. EDT to help our members navigate their debt. Learn more about #PSLF, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news is affecting these programs, and more.

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💯 “Job Corps is a lifeline for students who are transforming their own lives by seeking a way out of the hand they’ve been dealt” @ttdaflcio.bsky.social ttd.org/news-and-med...

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NEW AD: Senator Hawley said he wouldn’t vote for Medicaid cuts. Tell him to stand by it. Call 816-960-4694.

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ICYMI: The new #AmericanEducator is live! Read @rweingarten.bsky.social on defending academic freedom, Neil Kraus on how neoliberalism drives economic inequality, & about protecting worker health & safety. www.aft.org/ae/summer2025

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➡️ Caroline Dias, una dreamer detenida por ICE tras una parada de tráfico por manejar cerca de un camión. Te contamos 👉 uni.vi/oiCz106c535

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😳"The cuts under consideration, intended to offset the cost of tax cuts that would predominantly benefit wealthier Americans, would strip care from millions and likely lead to thousands of medically preventable deaths." @annalsofim.bsky.social

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Even if the Senate manages to moderate some of its worst elements, there are still huge cuts in the “big, ugly bill,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten at a virtual teach-in hosted by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) June 11.

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"What helps us push through is knowing we’re not alone. In our union, we lock arms. We raise our voices. We protect each other. That solidarity is how we keep going — through the fear, through the hate, toward something better." - Clinton McCracken, Orange County Classroom Teachers

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@aft.org EVP Evelyn DeJesus is exactly right. Saturday's #NoKings events were a celebration of our nation's history and founding, that we will not be ruled by Kings and that we will stand against the overreach of power to protect our democracy and our freedoms. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/d...

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All across the state, our members and leaders braved the summer heat to demonstrate for #NoKings Day! In powerful, peaceful protest, we're standing up & speaking out to defend democracy and the voices of working families ✊✊ @aft.org @hft2415.bsky.social @texasaflcio.bsky.social

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On June 14, tens of thousands of AFT members, families and allies came together in peaceful rallies across the country to say loud and clear: power belongs to the people — not to kings, billionaires, or parades of ego. #NoKings

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New #AmericanEducator on how to protect democracy & education through investing in public schools and communities, providing flexible & meaningful experiential learning, & cultivating connection that strengthens our social solidarity: www.aft.org/ae/summer2025

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We are holding national town halls on health topics that matter to you and your families. We’ve discussed Measles, ADHD, perimenopause. This month? A focus on disease prevention The nations best health leaders are here and it’s totally free. Join us! @aft.org

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“I think I’m having a flashback, actually. I was here the last time they renewed.… you know, at some point, I’m done. I can’t — it’s almost been a quarter century. I can’t go along with renewing it anymore.” Thank you Board Member Wilkerson for taking a principled stand. whyy.org/articles/phi...

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Wellness isn’t a buzzword—it’s essential. But for too many, wellness is overshadowed by burnout, stress and unsupportive systems. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Mandy Cohen June 23 for a timely Vital Lessons town hall.

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Oh wow I missed this one! Along with Randi, me, and Leah, I can see @timothysnyder.bsky.social, Rabbi Kleinbaum, @ruwaromman.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social's Rob Weissman, @arndreaking.bsky.social, MLK III, and around 100,000 Americans showing up in defense of democracy! Incredible.

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This #LearningDisabilityWeek, meet Judith Heumann — the mother of the disability rights movement. Bring her story into your classroom with this inspirational lesson plan + video from @sari.bsky.social. 📚 sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... @aft.org @uftnyc.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social

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As @aft.org locals across the country marched in #NoKings protests this weekend, AFT MA resisted the forces of authoritarianism that attack our students, communities, & schools by celebrating at Boston pride! To queer youth everywhere: we see you. We love you. We will always fight for you.

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🎥: @rweingarten.bsky.social also spoke to Rev. Al Sharpton on @msnbc.com about the politically motivated shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, including an AFT member. We must confront the violence and division threatening our democracy.

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More than 5 million people joined #NoKings actions to protect democracy and reject authoritarianism. AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social joined Rev. Al Sharpton on @msnbc.com to talk about the scale, solidarity, and power behind this movement. Watch & share.

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It was not about Left or Right, it was “this is what’s right." — @rweingarten.bsky.social #NoKings

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Happening now: @rweingarten.bsky.social is on @msnbc.com talking to Rev. Al Sharpton about yesterday's #NoKings events that brought together millions of Americans. Watch now: www.msnbc.com/live

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Anchorage - 5k Fairbanks - 2k Gustavus - 113 Homer - 1.3k Juneau - 1.7k Kodiak - 170 Kotzebue - 42 Matsu/palmer - 350 Valdez - 70 Seldovia - 33 (pop 78) Sitka - 379 Talkeetna - 85 #NoKings! ❌👑 We had more folks show up in #Alaska than showed up at the saaaad 😥💔birthday parade in DC. Just sayin...

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Yesterday was incredible. More than 5M people across the country stood up to say #NoKings. This country belongs to all of us. There are so many people to thank, including Indivisible, ACLU, 50501 and of course all the people who showed up, including our fantastic AFT members in over 1000 rallies

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❌👑 #NoKings Original post: x.com/jason_kint/s...

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Happy father's day. We're celebrating all the father figures in our lives – biological, adopted, step or chosen!

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The No Kings rallies represented a huge swath of the American people- and were joyous, resolute and non violent with one message- don’t let anyone take our democracy away www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

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Can’t get enough of your #NoKings signs! 🇺🇸☮️❤️

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In more than 2,100 cities and towns, AFT members stood alongside 5,000,000 (& counting!) others in #NoKings actions. From block parties to marches, families, workers, immigrants, & neighbors showed up peacefully and powerfully.

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