Every disaffected Dem & swing focus group we do begins with people asking what's real. They hear, at times, this is authoritarian takeover threatening lives & livelihoods. But perceive most "leaders" not acting as if this were so.

We absolutely will not budge unless Americans can pay for their healthcare! Unless, of course, we get stuck at the airport for some hours.

If only the people had sent a message to Congress last Tuesday…

But first, coffee.

These journalists stood up to an authoritarian today. Even Hegseth’s former employer, Fox News, said no to being lackeys. Cheers to this press corp’s commitment to getting us the truth, as hard as it will be, from the outside of the Pentagon rather than inside. This country deserves it.

Preach, Coach! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L1v...

#Sigh…. Guess the Rs on a congressional committee dedicated to workforce don’t like that I spend so much time with our members and their communities. Of course, we will cooperate with any legitimate request, but this won't stop me or our union from fighting for working families.

Private equity is asset-stripping another essential service—childcare—prioritizing profits over kids' well-being. It's time for the federal government to make childcare universally accessible and keep financial predators out. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

We should be angry at the political spectacle these congressional hearings have become. The governor was justified to prepare, knowing he was not there to share new knowledge, but for the GOP, Stauber and Emmer to score political points. These sham hearings are reckless and a waste for all of us.

Free David Huerta actionnetwork.org/event_campai...

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

He is risen!

Banned books include “Night” by Elie Wiesel, “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou and “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini.

Hundreds of St. Francis parents, students and educators came together today to send a message to the school board — keep decisions on library books and curriculum at the local level. No to book bans! #teachtruth #freedomtoread

This is the United States, not Putin’s Russia, and Americans still believe our government should uphold freedom and privacy. Musk and DOGE must be held accountable—and today’s injunction is a major step in that direction. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Elon Musk’s operatives have been invading Americans’ privacy—& today, a court said NO. It enjoined DOGE. When families apply for student loans, they trust the government to protect their data not steal it or feed it to 3rd parties or AI. This ruling upholds that trust. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Education is our kids future. Education is our country’s future. Mr. President, we will see you in court. www.aft.org/press-releas...

“Each book that is removed is another voice that is being silenced. Our libraries should be filled with the voices of everyone.” Thanks Ryan Fiereck and Education Minnesota St. Francis Local 1977 for standing against book bans and standing for a local process. minnesotareformer.com/2025/03/19/t...

Mar 19 •rally •before school Natl School Walk-in by @neatoday.bsky.social Who: educators, students, neighbors What: gather in front of school When: Mar 19 45 min. before school •listen to a few speakers •discuss what we want for our school •take/share photos celebrate collaborate protest

“So if private school vouchers would drain our already underfunded public schools of even more money, and would harm student’s educational outcomes, what’s the point?” Why do Trump and Republicans keep pushing vouchers despite pushback? They want the wealthy to be more wealthy.

I was on WCCO radio this morning to talk about the latest actions at the Department of Education. These actions are about privatizing public education and finding ways to pay for tax handouts to billionaires. www.audacy.com/podcast/the-...

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.

We need more organizing and push back at local levels. Thanks to the Forest Lake Education Association, students, parents and community leaders for standing up for what their community needs - in this case welcoming, safe and inclusive schools for students. www.startribune.com/forest-lake-...

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!

Our heart belongs to public schools because they’re where every student can learn, grow, and thrive. Sending love to the educators and support staff who make it all possible. ❤️ #ValentinesDay

Love is a verb - and every day, our members show their communities that they care by teaching students, caring for patients, and ensuring that their neighbors have everything they need to thrive. Happy Valentine's Day to all of our members, and thank you for all that you do!

I’m with love.

Elon Musk and DOGE continue to jeopardize Americans’ most sensitive, personal data, and threaten our health, safety, rights, paychecks, and the essential services we depend on. They must be stopped—and today we’re going back to court to do just that. aflcio.org/press/releas...

A little snow and drizzle and a whole lotta rallying on Capitol Hill to protect public schools and protect students.

I care that personal data and privacy have been invaded. www.axios.com/2025/02/11/d...

I suspect no one who voted for Trump thought he would let Musk invade their privacy. Right now, inside the Dept of Ed, the world’s richest man is rifling through 45M people’s private student loan accounts and feeding the data into AI. www.aft.org/press-releas... apnews.com/article/trum...

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Trump is drafting an order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education -- a direct attack on students, educators and public schools. 🚨 We refuse to let this happen. Go to edmn.me/pushback and demand Congress TAKE ACTION and protect public education.

Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"

Apparently, allowing Americans to file their tax returns for free is a bad thing. A big gift to the Big Tax lobby and a big middle finger to Americans.

Congratulations, Ken!

Thank you, Dr. King. As educators, we can honor his memory by recommitting to embracing and teaching his full legacy. Resources: edmn.me/40p0T9G #mlkday

Excited to see more MN districts embracing the full-service community schools model -- a proven way to close the opportunity gap. "We know when a family system does better, our students achieve better." #mnleg

Very little of what the charter school industry has promised Minnesotans for the past 20 years has happened. The billionaire backers of school privatization said charter schools would be incubators of educational innovation that public schools would imitate and scale up. That has not happened.

Vouchers don't work, and they siphon scarce resources away from the schools 90% of America's children attend -- public schools. #stoptrump

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!

Mass deportations are a big concern for our members. @aftunion.bsky.social offers resources that feature specific tips on how to make children feel less anxious & encourage families to seek out support from trusted, community-based organizations. www.aft.org/our-communit...

"While pundits have busied themselves over the past 10 days nitpicking Kamala Harris’s campaign, one thing is abundantly clear: She was held to the highest standards of leadership while Trump was held to no standard at all."