Educators for Democracy

“There are a lot of business owners that definitely feel that how we operate shouldn’t be decided by the will of the people.” Rep. Jeff Vernetti

MO Republicans are trying to overturn a law passed by voters in Nov. to let workers to earn sick leave. Call your GOP Sen and tell them NO on HB567 #moleg

I just gave to Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (MO)! Show your support with a contribution.

🚨🚨RIGHT NOW: @missourisenatedems.bsky.social re holding the floor to protect a law passed by MO voters in November allowing workers to earn sick leave

MO Republicans forgot who they work for

Support our senators as they fight to protect workers ⬇️⬇️ #moleg #mo02

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We had 500 ppl show up and protest in Chesterfield, MO! THIS is what democracy looks like. Thank you to everyone who showed up, braved the cold, and used your voice. Thank you to all those who passed by and waved and honked. We the people have the power.

"Public schools are the bedrock of our education, they go back to the founding of our country." - Linda McMahon

How will schools replace the $268.35 billion in federal funding currently provided through the Department of Education when their budgets are already completed? #QuestionsForLinda

Texas v. Becerra: What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 - DREDF Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

dredf.org/protect-504/ Is a great article explaining this suit and what you can do!

There are 17 states trying to eliminate 504 Plans that protect the rights of disabled students! If you’re in one of these states, contact your Attorney General NOW and tell them to DROP OUT of this case. Stand up and protect our students and their right to education!
dredf.org/protect-504/

Walking up to the mic to testify against the MO GOP…

🚨HEY MISSOURI 🚨

I need your help again! Today at 4:30 pm (or upon adjournment of afternoon session) the House General Laws Committee is prepared to hear 3 terrible gun bills - #HB328, #HB434 and #HB459. You can submit your online testimony opposing these bills until midnight tonight. #MoLeg 1/

This is why we do one thing every day.

What she said 👇🏻👇🏻 They have NO IDEA who they’re messing with.

This is great information! As educators, it’s imperative we ALWAYS do what we can to protect our students!

YouTube video by Washington National Cathedral 1.21.25 Homily by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

Can you imagine the courage it took to preach this message directly to the president? This is what a follower of Jesus looks like. (Partial transcript below.)

Education Funding Committee Urged to Do the Right Thing for Students The superintendent of Newport schools urged lawmakers “to do right” by her students and significantly increase state spending on public education.

AFT New Hampshire President Deborah Howes is right. Every student, regardless of their zip code, should have the tools and opportunities to get a quality public education. indepthnh.org/2025/01/21/e...

There are reports that Trump's immigration raids may target San Antonio. We know from history that mass deportation raids can lead to the arrest, detention, and deportation of even American citizens.

First, know your legal rights (in English and Spanish below). 1/

Elon Musk doing the Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration rally. Did it twice, actually.

Don’t waste time arguing with the people telling us that’s not what happened. They’re not mistaken, they are engaged in propaganda.

Faced with authoritarianism in power, it is crucial we trust our own eyes.

I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark! I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order. Americans deserve to see our exciting Inauguration on Monday, as well as other events and conversations. I would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture. By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to say up. Without U.S. approval, there is no Tik Tok. With our approval, it is worth hundreds of billions of dollars - maybe trillions. Therefore, my initial thought is a joint venture between the current owners and/or new owners whereby the U.S. gets a 50% ownership in a joint venture set up between the U.S. and whichever purchase we so choose.

Trump's proposal is to save TikTok is to give the federal government, run by him, direct control over TikTok. What could go wrong?

Please, if you’re in Oklahoma, make your voice heard! Changing the history and science standards to “strengthen your biblical beliefs” are not only wrong HISTORICALLY & SCIENTIFICALLY, but should be illegal. Walters is a disgrace to public education and needs to GO.

I’m willing to bet it’s because Meta and Musk aren’t interested in buying either of those.

So what you’re saying is that the government cares more about banning Tik Tok than they do about banning assault weapons in our schools…..got it. 🙄

It’s 25 degrees in Kansas City where the Chiefs and Texans are playing for a full stadium. Guess it’s only dangerous when it’s an inauguration.

Food for thought.

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