Denise Specht

Retired MN elementary teacher. #Union. Past @EducationMN president and past @AFTunion VP. Blocking the bullies and trolls for the health of it. (she/her)

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

New Pentagon budget reports show Pete Hegseth spent $93 billion in one month, making it the highest monthly expense since 2008.

This budget report included spending $2 million on Alaskan King Crab.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Chris Murphy: "I Just came from a two hour, closed door classified briefing on the war. It just confirmed to me it's totally incoherent. We are not gonna be able to achieve any of our stated objectives ... this is a disaster of epic proportions, a 10 day debacle"

[Denise Specht @DeniseSpecht]

@RepGolden You’re on the wrong side of history.

[AFL-CIO ✊ @AFLCIO]

America's unions will see you in court.

[Dr. Michelle Au @AuforGA]

Ah yes, the scientific method famously instructs us to predetermine a conclusion and then do studies to “make the proof.”

[Jennifer Berkshire @BisforBerkshire]

Thanks to @GrovesPK, @sbellsnyder and many more for helping me understand why rural schools are so vulnerable - and why policies that hurt them could spur a revolt https://t.co/5cpMbnudGc

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

"Minnesota public school districts could lose $209 million in the first year of a voucher program."
- @NSPolicyAction

Vouchers are a bad deal for Minnesota students and taxpayers, it really is that simple. #mnleg

https://t.co/Up4wTikWUZ

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

Trump just spoke to the media about buying a Tesla and said he hopes it boosts Tesla sales.

In response Musk claimed Tesla will double US production. This is unlikely given declining demand for his cars.

This is just two corrupt oligarchs scratching each other's backs.

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

THANK YOU @MaryKunesh9 and @SenateDFL for today's hearing on the importance of federal education funding.

Freezing this funding and/or dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would be devastating to Minnesota's public schools. Unacceptable. #mnleg #edmnvotes

[Diane Ravitch 🇺🇸🇺🇦📚🌈🗽🌹🇨🇱❤️ @DianeRavitch]

USAID workers told to stay home today so Musk team can ransack their computers without interference https://t.co/hlgJ6YaKME

[Diane Ravitch 🇺🇸🇺🇦📚🌈🗽🌹🇨🇱❤️ @DianeRavitch]

DOGE has no auditors or accountants. They are 20-something computer geeks copying our personal info. Violates privacy laws.

[Denise Specht @DeniseSpecht]

Congratulations @kenmartin73!

[Democrats @TheDemocrats]

Introducing the new Chair of the DNC: @KenMartin73.

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

As feared, the Trump administration has cleared the way for immigration arrests at schools.

Our immigration rights webinar w/Education Minnesota attorneys and immigration advocates is now available FREE for members: https://t.co/vqCazOnjyQ

[ShawnBeaudetteRealEstate @MrBeaudette]

Education MN members - there is an excellent down payment assistance program available to you through ESI member benefits - if you’re thinking of buying a home in 2025 let’s work together to make it happen! Send me a message for more details @DeniseSpecht @bmcavoya80

[Senator Chris Coons @ChrisCoons]

Teachers, firefighters, and other public servants deserve their full Social Security benefit upon retirement just like every other hard-working American. I’m voting YES on the Social Security Fairness Act to restore benefits to more than 2 million retired public servants.

[Denise Specht @DeniseSpecht]

@sabocat_teacher Great choice on the garland and so great to see you!

[Bob Morgenstern @MorgyWV]

Charter schools should not be allowed to operate w/o oversight and accountability if they are going to receive public funding. ⁦@DeniseSpecht⁩ ⁦@rweingarten⁩ https://t.co/2ELEq2Smqx

[The American Postal Workers Union - APWU @APWUnational]

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal WEP and GPO, has passed the House and is now in the Senate.

We need to urge our senators to take action and ensure this bill gets passed before time runs out.

Stand up for Social Security Fairness:
https://t.co/7evTyoyl4t

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Minnesota was just ranked the second best state for children.

This ranking reflects our work to support middle class families, invest in education and child care, and build a brighter future for our kids.

[Tim Walz @Tim_Walz]

It’s game day. Let’s win this.