Sarah Lerner

I see a lot of people wringing their hands over shameless clown + white nationalist Steve Bannon insisting that Trump will serve a third term. And I get it. Folks are so traumatized and rattled regarding the past 10 years that they're letting him get under their skin.

Don't. Here's why.

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This is beyond insanity

love my new @miamiuniversity.bsky.social sweatshirt

Sarah Lerner

Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Sarah Lerner @mrslerner.bsky.social—Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS tragedy survivor, TU co-founder & @teachersunifypc.bsky.social host. Sarah speaks at conferences on gun violence prevention & journalism.
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He has no right to demolish the East Wing of the White House. While he believes himself to be a king, he lives in “the people’s house.” Shame on those who sit idly by & do nothing to stop him from destroying public property. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.

It's the guns 💯%

So honored that @aft.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social featured my most recent blog post in this week’s newsletter. marketing.sharemylesson.com/digital-citi...

@publixofficial.bsky.social now allows open carry in all of their Florida locations. I’m appalled & won’t shop there until this decision is reversed.

You can use this link to share your thoughts with Publix CEO, Kevin Murphy. bit.ly/PublixSafety

Day 3 of the #TrumpHealthcareShutdown and Republicans in Congress are still refusing to act—while workers brace for painful rate hikes that eat into every paycheck. Families can’t afford this crisis, but politicians are making it worse.

It’s very simple. Republicans in congress created this crisis—and workers are paying the price. Healthcare costs are skyrocketing while families struggle to keep coverage. Instead of working to fix it, they chose to shut down the government. #TrumpHealthcareShutdown

Trump refuses to negotiate with Democrats in Congress. Instead, he’s willing to shut down the government to make deeper cuts to our healthcare & services we depend on. It’s time for Congress to put families first and stop the #TrumpShutdown. bsky.app/profile/aft....

24 years. 3 schools. Hundreds of students. Thousands of stories.
Advising yearbook & newspaper staff has taught me this: student voices matter. Their resilience, creativity & truth-telling inspire me every day. Read this blog from @mrslerner.bsky.social 👉 sharemylesson.com/user/3111864... @aft.org

Shutdown Tracker: Trump Calls Democrats ‘Crazy’—Says He Won’t Compromise Trump has repeatedly targeted Democrats over gender-reassignment surgeries—without explaining what he means—in blaming them for a possible government shutdown.

Trump, despite having a Republican trifecta in DC, is refusing to meet with Democrats. It shows his reckless disregard for the pain a shutdown will cause to American families. #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown www.forbes.com/sites/sarado...

Why Teachers’ Voices Matter: Teachers Unify at AFT TEACH 2025 At AFT TEACH 2025, teachers came together to share stories, support one another, and speak out against gun violence. Hear from the educators behind Teachers Unify and why teachers' voices matter.

Check out my latest blog post for @sharemylesson.bsky.social. @aftteach.bsky.social @aft.org @teachersunify.bsky.social sharemylesson.com/blog/teacher...

A haiku:

Rain. Watching football.
Cooking for Rosh Hashanah.
Happy Sunday friends.

I’m so proud of @rweingarten.bsky.social for this accomplishment & honored for a @teachersunify.bsky.social shoutout. The support we’ve been shown by Randi & @aft.org has meant so much. We’ll continue to fight for education, educators & safety of all schools/communities to be free from gun violence.

One group calling for Jimmy Kimmel's ouster is Sinclair media. Even if you don't pay attention to media conglomerates, you probably remember Sinclair for this:

these girls are so silly & thoughtful… my editors bought me M&Ms with my face on them

I’m sorry but a Yankee’s moment of silence for a right wing influencer is not appropriate. Neither is his body being flown on Air Force 2, flags at half-mast nor a presidential medal of freedom.

Debate me.

Meanwhile, here in Florida, it’s like the Hunger Games…

Trump & the GOP won’t be happy until all basic human rights are taken away, everyone gets deported, persecuted, shot or dies of a preventable disease. I think they forgot that they work for ALL of the American people, not just the ultra rich or the ones who stupidly voted for them.

If you enjoy…

Weekends
Safe working conditions
Retirement benefits
Paid vacations
Breaks at work
Sick leave
Paid holidays

… then you’re part of the labor movement. Happy Labor Day.

If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.

Imagine being this hateful.

Florida should spend more money on its education system and less on trying to marginalize those who are marginalized.

I describe what fascists do. You can make your own decisions. www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com

Frey: I think the impetus has to be on all of us to recognize that we've got more guns in this country than we have people, and it's on all of us to recognize the truth and the reality that we can't just say that this shouldn't happen again, and then allow it to happen again and again

Those who have the power to stop mass shootings can go to hell with their "thoughts and prayers."

Do something about it, you evil bastards.

It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.

Remember yesterday when I was hyped for the week? Well, my laptop had other ideas today.

I’m prepped, planned & ready for the second week of school ✏️