In @nytopinion
Far-right Republicans in Georgia "have gained control of the State Election Board and could make it impossible to hold a free and fair election unless other Republicans stop them," @MaraGay writes. https://t.co/CymcKPF2fD
Book bans and school vouchers are weaponized by conservative donors to divert funds from public education. @NEAToday explains how this undermines the public school system and pushes for "alternative education," increasing inequity and reducing resources for underserved schools.
School voucher bills redirect taxpayer money to private and religious schools, threatening public education. Join public school families, educators, and advocates on how to write op-eds on vouchers for local papers!
Training on Thur, July 18th
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Effective organizing requires a clear analysis of power and deep knowledge of a community's needs. On July 25th, learn how Tennessee advocates organized to defeat a school voucher bill backed by Republicans and a billionaire-funded campaign.
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Shawn Fain, President of the @UAW, went on CBS.
He said that billionaires should not exist, their wealth hoarding is inhumane, and that they're engaged in class warfare on the working class.
The massively over budget Republican voucher program has NEVER had a proper review in the Finance committee - yesterday Finance Chair Ken Weyler refused to review the $$ again. Minutes later the GOP stated NH can't afford more spending. Someone make it make sense. #NHPolitics
Are you concerned about the rising tide of #BookBans & attacks on students of color, LGBTQ students & teachers that harm our kids, our public schools and our state’s future?
Then join our first national #PublicSchoolStrong training on Tue, March 12th! https://t.co/Kma9qTbjAT
The Pennsylvania House has passed a bill to make workers who go on strike eligible for unemployment after 30 days.
Workers locked out by their bosses would be eligible immediately. https://t.co/zK5hJLy905
Criticism of the Israeli gov is virtually nonexistent in US politics, but apparently that’s not enough.
Gotta spend *$100 million* to unseat the few who believe in Palestinian human rights & a ceasefire that most Americans already support.
The acceptable level of dissent is 0.
Book banning in the US is on the rise - over 3,300 instances in school districts & libraries across the country last year.
It's #BannedBooksWeek - learn what you can do to stop book bans in your community. Start w/ @PENamerica's resources here - https://t.co/boBMQYionF
In a first-of-its-kind law, all California public high schools will now spend a week teaching students about the right to join or form a union, job protections for minors, how to defend against workplace abuses, and more.
https://t.co/kw5E7lSGcX
Mother #ViolaFletcher, the oldest living survivor of the #TulsaRaceMassacre, testifying before U.S. Congress on May 19, 2021, nearly 100 years after the Massacre (May 31, 1921).
Citywide protest of police brutality in D.C., #tdih 1941.
In 1937, African American leaders held mock trial to “provide a complete picture of lawless police terror which has reigned in [city] for past 10 years” & of “killer cops.”
Read ⬇️& more 📷
https://t.co/V2K9rzJKst
Gov. Josh Shapiro is backing third-party progressive Kendra Brooks for Philly City Council, bucking some leaders of his own party https://t.co/wi95xSGjMa