Viri Pettersen

Today we honor all who’ve worn the uniform and devoted their lives to defending this nation. On Veterans Day, remember: patriotism isn’t about slogans—it’s about keeping our promise to those who served. 🇺🇸
VC The Lincoln Project #VeteransDay

Fetterman. Cortez Masto. Hassan. Rosen. Kaine. King. Durbin. Shaheen. Eight Democrats who turned their backs on affordable healthcare. You didn’t just disappoint us—you endangered millions. 📞 (202) 224-3121

This #VeteransDay, those who have served our country in uniform are coming together to fight for a democracy that works for all of us. Find a Vets Say No event near you and stand up against attacks on our rights and freedoms.

Sign up here ⬇️
www.vetssayno.org

AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:

We are upset, like many, that the ACA tax credits are not restored in this “deal” to reopen the govt. But let’s be clear why: the Rs refused to budge as the hunger & aviation crises worsened. Let’s be clear who is hurting working families. The AFT will keep fighting www.aft.org/press-releas...

BIG news! We're launching a new weekly video series to keep you in the loop on what's happening with AFT. In our first-ever report, @rweingarten.bsky.social breaks down:

🗳️ Pro-education, pro-worker election wins
🏛️ Fight in DC for healthcare, food assistance & student debt
🎓 Big student debt victory

Lots of Republicans have been throwing around the word Communism after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win. I figured I should correct them with some facts! @nysut.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social @kmclyons.bsky.social @mspetter.bsky.social

Voters showed up in record numbers to send a message that they want leaders who will tackle the kitchen-table issues they face every day—from education to soaring housing and healthcare costs to the price of groceries, child care and college. www.aft.org/press-releas...

Today-Trump and Musk endorsed Cuomo-Cuomo is the candidate of the billionaires. Mamdani is fighting for affordability for all of us-particularly working families. I disagree with ZM on Israel but I want a Mayor who fights for the strugglers & strivers- not for those who are taking away our freedoms

www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

California set to approve Prop 50 as voters signal displeasure with Trump Voters set to accept new maps to help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering – and check president’s power

CA voters support Prop 50 because they want to stop the erosion of our democracy. Californians deserve a government that fights for better wages, lower costs, and economic opportunity for all. #CAVoteYesProp50 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The Republican Health Care Crisis: Higher Costs, Less Coverage

Here are some quick facts about the Republican healthcare crisis. democrats-budget.house.gov/legislation/...

🔥Kamala Harris: "This fight is not about sitting by and complaining, 'Oh, they're cheating.' California is taking a stand to make sure the voices of the people are heard."

#CAVoteYesProp50

My response to @edsecmcmahon.govpeeps.us on twitter

42 million Americans are about to lose food assistance — including 16 million children.

Trump’s shutdown is forcing families to choose between paying rent and buying food.

Congress must demand that USDA release SNAP now: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...

#SNAPDayOfAction

He got the Speaker he wanted - a cuck who will sit in the corner and let him do whatever he pleases whenever he wants.

We, the people, say: ‘No Kings’ Democracy and economic opportunity are inextricably linked.

We want the president to focus on solving our problems, not building gilded edifices or punishing his political opponents. We want a society based on the rule of law, not chaos, corruption and cruelty. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...

We, the people, say: ‘No Kings’ Democracy and economic opportunity are inextricably linked.

We, the people, say #NoKings. We, the people, must act to secure the kind of society and government we want. - @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/column/we-pe...

Boycotts, strikes and more protests: organizers on what’s next for No Kings Leaders of groups behind mass protests against Trump administration map out their vision

@rweingarten.bsky.social discusses the massive turnout for last week's #NoKings rallies across the country, and how AFT and @aaup.org are organizing at colleges and universities to stand up to the Trump administration's loyalty compacts.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Senators demand Linda McMahon ask DHS to stop immigration enforcement near schools The letter says that “if society can agree that alcohol, tobacco and drugs should be kept at least 1,000 feet away from our schools,” then “violent DHS tools and tactics also belong on that list.”

"School should be an ICE-free zone, just like it’s a gun-free zone & a drug-free zone"— @rweingarten.bsky.social

Weingarten traveled to Chicago to discuss how schools navigate ICE crackdowns. Now, US senators are calling on Dept. of Ed. to keep ICE away from schools.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Facing healthcare cuts: It’s a matter of life and death By Matthew Butler

"There are so many children and adults with chronic illnesses that will be left without care if Congress doesn’t act. Without reversing the Medicaid cuts and renewing ACA support, lives will be lost that could have been saved." - Matthew Butler, UMMAP

This is what loving America looks like. 🇺🇸
AFT members joined with millions of people across the country for the "No Kings" day of action to stand up for the promise of America for ALL.

Federal Employee Unions File Expanded Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Shutdown Firings SAN FRANCISCO – Labor unions challenging the Trump administration’s illegal mass firing of federal employees during the government shutdown on Tuesday expanded their lawsuit to cover additional federa...

The Trump administration's illegal firings of federal workers "...shows their complete and utter contempt for the workers who’ve dedicated their careers to helping others and serving their fellow Americans." - @rweingarten.bsky.social

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40 billion to Argentina? During the shutdown Kristi Noem has now ordered two planes costing between $172m and $200m to fly from photo shoot to photo shoot. IT WAS NEVER ABOUT FINDING FRAUD AND WASTE! They want to destroy our public programs, services and safety net.

This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.

Finally came across video of an arrest at a #NoKings event yesterday. 🙄

No kings in the USA — just people with power on loan from the people themselves. We fought a revolution to end crowns and thrones. Democracy means accountability, not royalty wrapped in red, white, and blue. 👑🚫🇺🇸

#NoKings

To quote Letitia James: "We are not fearful. We are fearless."

October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
app.sosha.ai/s/uA7O3coi

Every time Trump escalates his attacks on our communities, the #NoKings movement grows stronger.

We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! app.sosha.ai/s/bzRuCMZJ

Americans are worried about skyrocketing health care costs and affordability. Trump’s focus on punishing critics rather than ending the shutdown and helping families shows how out of touch he is with voters. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS

Troops paid after last-minute fix, but military families still face uncertainty A last-minute intervention ensured the military was paid despite the government shutdown, but military families remain anxious as the shutdown drags on without a long-term solution.

The House is in recess while military families continue to face uncertainty, costs are rising, and healthcare cuts are hurting Americans. #TrumpShutdownBadForUS www.npr.org/2025/10/16/n...