Jeff Freitas
@jeff-f7.bsky.social
Math teacher by trade, President of CFT by members. I am LGBTQ+, AFT, AFL-CIO, EqCa, and husband. Opinions are my own.
As @cftunion.bsky.social Pres @jeff-f7.bsky.social said: “Our students’ success is on the line, and so is their safety in our classrooms. That’s why we’re proud to endorse Richard Barrera, the only candidate who will protect and fight for every student in California." www.cft.org/news-release...
CFT Endorses Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals Contact: Matthew Hardy, ...
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An attack on LGBTQ workers is an attack on the entire labor movement. - @cftunion.bsky.social President @jeff-f7.bsky.social #AFLCIO26
In my speech today, I called for a “devices-down, eyes-up, hands-on” strategy. Kids are drowning in tech, but building safeguards and prioritizing active learning through meaningful projects helps students harness their future and build the country they dream of. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/t...
Teachers’ Union Urges Schools to Curb A.I. Chatbots and Screen Time
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It's no surprise that the NY Post and an anti union dark money group launched an attack on me intentionally misconstruing union expenses. Fascists really do fear teachers. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Slams Fake ‘Freedom Foundation’ Report
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement exposing an error-riddled document from a far-right activist group released today:“The so-called Freedom Foundation has spent d...
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! I’m grateful for the kindness, wisdom & dedication educators bring to their work, and for the ways they help students grow, discover their strengths & see what’s possible. If a teacher has made a difference in your life, take a moment to reach out and say thank you.
This is what we’ve been saying all along: social media has been the real harm and threat to children. That’s why CFT has sponsored bills that X sued to limit soc media. That’s why we support school cell phone bans.
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds
Six-week trial including whistleblowers and top executives at Meta and YouTube was first of its kind to go to trial
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From the Bay to LA, @cftunion.bsky.social's @jeff-f7.bsky.social & @bft1078.bsky.social's Regina Chagolla brought state-wide solidarity for @utlanow.bsky.social ✊
Tom Steyer’s values: taxing the wealthy and corporations to fund schools, fighting and developing a plan for single-payer, advocating for the environment, getting ICE out of Ca, and making schools safe and welcome for ALL students. The right values for the state of Ca.
CFT | A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals@cftunion.bsky.social · 5mo agoCFT released the following statement from President Jeff Freitas: “CFT is proud to endorse Tom Steyer – a leader who understands the challenges Californians face and who has outlined a clear path to shared prosperity in our state.”
CFT released the following statement from President Jeff Freitas: “CFT is proud to endorse Tom Steyer – a leader who understands the challenges Californians face and who has outlined a clear path to shared prosperity in our state.”
“All are welcome and safe here.” That’s not just a slogan; it’s a promise we make to our students every day. This week we took that promise to the streets. Thank you to everyone who rallied, marched and spoke up for dignity and respect for every child. We see you.
Regime Change? Iran is a repressive theocracy. But really? Didn’t we learn that Americans don’t want forever wars. And nuclear arsenal? Didn’t Obama have an agreement that stopped Iran that Trump cancelled? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government
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Congrats to the United Educators of San Francisco on this incredible win. Our members, their families, and the community will all benefit from this agreement! uesf.org/news/bargain...
Our members are not only workers & consumers, they're long-term Target investors. Our urgent request to Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke is that he call for ICE to leave Minnesota now, warning that the company’s silence jeopardizes its brand & our members’ investments. www.aft.org/news/aft-pre...
AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota
The AFT, whose members participate in pension funds with Target shares, warns Target CEO that Company’s Silence on ICE Operations in Minneapolis Jeopardizes Its Brand and Creates Shareholder RiskMinne...
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This administration's statements belie what we can see with our own eyes.The federal govt's actions today—both the killing and the cover-up—are a disgrace. Since the president will not, we must call on Congress to act to create accountability 4 this federal malfeasance. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Shooting of Second Protester in Minnesota
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after federal agents shot and killed a second Minnesotan:“I was in Minnesota yesterday, joining tens of thousands of people gat...
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ICE's operations have proven to be violent and unchecked. It's important that you remain peaceful and stay safe if you encounter ICE by planning ahead and knowing your rights—particularly if ICE is targeting your community. www.wired.com/story/what-t...
What to Do if ICE Invades Your Neighborhood
With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.
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Around the country there were thousands of vigils this weekend, demanding ICE stay out our our communities and our schools. We held one in Portland to honor Renee Good & the dozens of others shot and injured by fed agents over the past few months including 2 people shot in Portant
This administration uses every lie in the world, changes narrative on a dime, to protect their mission of a white christian nation - without true Christian values. Please read 1984. #ICEout4Good #RIPower #ReneeGood
The terrible events in Minneapolis today- of an ICE agent killing an American citizen obscured some of the good news from Minnesota. Congratulations to Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota for reaching a tentative agreement. www.fox9.com/news/anoka-h...
Anoka-Hennepin schools, teachers reach tentative agreement, averting strike
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota, averting a potential strike.
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ICE is terrorizing kids and communities who don't want them there! Why can't this administration focus on working with people to help everyone instead of creating fear, violence and death? bsky.app/profile/educ...
Education Minnesota@educationmn.bsky.social · 8mo ago
Tim Walz is not playing. This was a heinous murder by ICE. Every law enforcement official I talked to today was shocked by the heinous killing ICE did today of an unarmed woman in a car
The Editorial Board@editorialboard.bsky.social · 8mo agoIt looks like Tim Walz is not playing. "I've issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard… these National Guard troops are our National Guard troops. Minnesota will not allow our community to be used as a prop in a national political fight."
For almost a year, Donald Trump's personal police force has rampaged across America. His administration has driven extremism and cruelty while discarding basic safeguards and accountability. Now, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen is dead.
This week in the Trump admin: Hegseth started an illegal war for oil in Venezuela. Stephen Miller threatened to take over Greenland. RFK Jr. slashed childhood vaccine recs. ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. What will it take for Republicans to stand up to this?
"Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
‘She was an amazing human being:’ Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
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I won’t mince words! ICE acts like a terrorist organization and should be removed from all cities and shutdown. The man who shot and killed an unarmed citizen should be immediately arrested and charged for murder. Everyone should be outraged by this crime. (And it’s not their first).
Distraught woman says ICE killed her wife in video after deadly Minneapolis shooting
“They killed my wife,” the distraught woman says, adding, “They shot her in the head.”
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Walz: "Do you have no decency? We have someone dead in their car for no reason whatsoever. I don't want to be right about this, but I said if they do this they're gonna create a chaotic situation where someone innocent is gonna get killed. And they did it."
This is a reckless, heinous act of violence against an American citizen. The officer must be held accountable. DHS must stop lying about the horror that was caught on video. ICE must leave our communities immediately. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
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