It's time to #FixTier6 and it's more important than ever that electeds support me and my public sector colleagues. Many lawmakers already know that fixing Tier 6 is a necessity that will save taxpayers money and strengthen our communities. Do yours? share.nysut.org/s/XQowWWgC

An Adirondack morning walk.

BREAKING: A federal appeals court has blocked mailing prescriptions to mifepristone, restricting access to one of the most common means of abortion.

Pope Leo XIV: Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers. But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.

Pope Leo XIV responds to attacks from Trump: “I have no fear of the Trump administration ... I do believe in the message of the Gospel, as a peacemaker.”

Aww spring....

Springtime crocus

Still can’t get over the House GOP rejecting a 100-0 bill from the Senate to fund TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA and… just going on vacation. Complete abdication of duty.

Peoole Power in #Adirondacks. #SaranacLake 750 people #showup #nokings

#Nokings #SaranacLake #Showedup Great turnout!!!

Great turnout Saranac Lake. Just a few pics of many.

@kathyhochul.bsky.social @michaelcashman.bsky.social @dcarlisto.bsky.social LET'S GET THIS RIGHT!!! FIX TIER 6!!!

This country has gone from worrying about the price of eggs to not having the money to drive to buy eggs they cannot afford under Trump.

@michaelcashman.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social @dcarlisto.bsky.social @joehenderson.bsky.social

@michaelcashman.bsky.social @dcarlisto.bsky.social

NY State legislature needs to act. FIX TIER 6 @michaelcashman.bsky.social @nysut.bsky.social

Yes Saranac Lake Democratic Sweep in village election.

Yes, Noah Wylie praising his union Sag-Aftra and calling out support for all unions.

This is amazing. www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com

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Olympics opening ceremony. Bocceli singing Puccini's Nessun Dorma the olympics for a tenor. Loved it.

NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica built the Rx Inspector tool to show you. Now a proposed bill would also require manufacturing location information on packaging for both generic and brand-name drugs.

Fit check: head over to nysutstore.org to grab the coziest union apparel from sweats and hats to hoodies. Because staying warm is easier when you’re wrapped in union colors. #NYSUTProud #UnionStrong

Cross-country skiing the Floodwood Ponds loop https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/outdoor-recreation/skiing/cross-country-skiing-the-floodwood-ponds-loop/

I dare Nicki Minaj to write and perform a powerful of a song as this for her Dear Leader Trump bsky.app/profile/bruc...

Powerful lyrics "Their claim was self defense, sir Just don’t believe your eyes It’s our blood and bones And these whistles and phones Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"

The idea behind community-school programs is that “students can’t succeed academically if they’re struggling at home”—and though the effort won’t be a “great equalizer,” it could help to close a gap, Annie Lowrey argues:

THIS SHOULD STAY IN THE HEADLINES FOR WEEKS www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvB...

UPDATE I have updated my story linked below with a high-quality broadcast version of the 60 Minutes segment that was pulled by Bari Weiss. Here it is (no paywall): bit.ly/4qn6Jn5

SLTA shop local during Saranac Lake Hop and Shop event. Family fun, retiree's and members dropping of donations for local JCEO food pantry.

@nysut.bsky.social I have to say one one best pieces of NYSUT swag I ever got is the pizza cutter. Not only is it great for pizza, but today I used it for cutting shortbread while Christmas baking.

Great story.

Whoa it is getting nasty.

Sandwich guy walks. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

I don’t want to say I called it … But I called it on the anthem …. bsky.app/profile/brad...

Don't forget to vote. So good to see lots of retired and working teachers at the polls. You never know who you may see.

Happy Halloween.

Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs. Our new ad just aired during Survivor.

Pepper palooza

Here's the latest update of the House legislative calendar. Summer break was July 24-September 1. Epstein Files / shutdown break will be Sept. 20 to at least October 20. (3 work weeks out of 9 weeks)