We can't accept the future Trump is giving us where getting sick means going broke. Grateful to @pelosi.house.gov for partnering with me on this piece & for her decades-long leadership fighting to make health care more affordable for families. Read: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Pelosi, Rowe-Finkbeiner: We can fix health care, but Trump chooses Iran

Republicans triggered this health care crisis by slashing $1 trillion from Medicaid and failing to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

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This Thursday, SpaceX insiders will be released from their first post-IPO stock lockup and can cash out early. As I've been saying, this has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme.

Republicans wrote the Big Ugly Bill to funnel cash to billionaires — and they used your grandmother's Medicare as the piggy bank. Half a trillion in cuts start January 1. Vote them all out. #RepublicanMedicareCuts

Remember every politician who promised to “protect Medicare.” Then look at the policies they’re backing. The receipts matter. #RepublicanMedicareCuts

Congrats @JocelynBenson.bsky.social! Let’s make this AFT member the next Governor of Michigan!

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Decision Desk HQ projects Jocelyn Benson wins the MI Governor Democratic Primary #DecisionMade: 9:00 PM EDT

Healthcare workers shouldn’t have to clock into their shifts afraid for their safety. Too often our nurses and doctors and hospital workers face violence from the patients they’re trying to help. It’s time we cared for those who cared for us. bsky.app/profile/aftc...

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“People are really critically sick when they come in. They wait until the last minute, which makes them more at risk and confused. And we just don’t have enough staff.” #WorkShouldntHurt @afthealthcare.bsky.social

Attention Educators: As you get ready for the new school year, check out these free, on-demand @sharemylesson.bsky.social professional development webinars for practical ideas you can use from day one. sharemylesson.com/collections/...

Back to School: Professional Development Webinars

Check out Share My Lesson's "On-Demand" back to school webinars before starting the new school year! Discover hundreds of topics and brush up your skills!

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As educators head back to school, @atfteachersunion.bsky.social is helping Albuquerque teachers stock their classrooms with free supplies at Educator's Emporium. www.kob.com/new-mexico/n...

New Albuquerque teachers get free school supplies at Educator's Emporium

New teachers in Albuquerque picked up free classroom supplies at the Educator's Emporium.

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Congress created a federal voucher tax credit, but governors still have a choice. They can reject a scheme that drains attention and resources from public schools and instead invest in the schools that serve all children. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

The GOP’s ‘free cash’ for education puts Democrats on the hot seat

Teachers unions say blue state leaders need to reject the federal program, but parents and other groups are urging them to let the money flow.

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ICE is quietly ramping back up arrests and detainments—setting a monthly record for detentions in July. This isn't about keeping people safe. It's sowing fear, violence and division in communities across the country. www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...

ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens

Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.

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Trump’s tariffs & wars are driving up costs for American families – and without Republican-enabled schemes to enrich the 1% at everyone else's expense, this economy would be thriving. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

US economy would be even stronger if Trump got out of the way | Opinion

Progressives like to chatter about the so-called K-shaped economy, but the reality is that the U.S. economy is a long-term wealth-generating machine.

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Thanks to the Big Ugly Bill, working 3 jobs isn't enough. Rising student loan payments are pushing borrowers to the brink including one worker who is facing a $600+ monthly payment that has them considering dipping into retirement savings to make ends meet. www.businessinsider.com/works-3-jobs...

He works 3 jobs and may have to drain his retirement to afford a $600 student-loan payment surge

Working full-time in IT, along with side jobs for Best Buy and DoorDash, one student-loan borrower is grappling with an anticipated payment surge.

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Grady's closure means that patients would need to drive much farther to get the prenatal & delivery care they need. This makes pregnancy even riskier for OH families, and I'm glad @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social is fighting for these patients & their families. ohnurses.org/ona-asks-us-...

ONA Asks U.S. Department of Justice to Review OhioHealth Closure of Grady Memorial Maternity Unit | ONA

July 30, 2026 (Columbus, OH)—The Ohio Nurses Association has asked the United States Department of Justice to review both OhioHealth’s decision to eliminate the maternity unit at Grady Memorial Hospit...

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Trump and Republicans in Congress prioritized tax cuts for the wealthy in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." As a result, more than 4 million Americans are going hungry. This shows just how backwards Trump's priorities are. www.npr.org/2026/08/03/n...

Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

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So great to see another successful Reading Opens the World event with the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers this past weekend, where volunteers from the union and local churches and community orgs handed out 5,000 books to more than 1,200 children and families ahead of the new school year.

I'm so excited to welcome the educators at The MASTERS Program in Santa Fe, NM to the AFT family! Every time educators come together to organize, they gain a stronger voice to advocate for themselves, their profession and the students they serve. Congratulations on this important win!

Personal bankruptcies increased over 50% in the last 3 years. Half a million Americans felt this was their last resort for relief in 2025. Hardworking Americans are forced into financial ruin while Trump focuses on tax cuts for his buddies. It’s insanity. www.npr.org/2026/07/29/n...

More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.

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Another person has died in ICE custody—Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, who leaves behind a young daughter. The disregard for transparency, accountability, and basic humanity at detention centers like Delaney Hall is inexcusable. Delaney must be shut down. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Immigrant being held at Delaney Hall dies, marking 22nd death in ICE custody

Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, was arrested in New Jersey in June, and died after a ‘medical emergency’, agency said

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Investing in community schools means creating opportunities for students to thrive. I'm excited by this ongoing work to connect more young people and their families with the resources and support they need to succeed in their futures. @ctulocal1.bsky.social www.fox32chicago.com/news/cps-sus...

CPS adds 15 more Sustainable Community Schools across Chicago

Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added.

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Any student defrauded for simply seeking an education is unacceptable. Debt built on false promises can change the course of a person's life. I'm glad these students and former students finally received the justice they deserve. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/b...

Education Dept. to Wipe Out Student Loans of 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers

The sprawling case, centered on students defrauded by for-profit schools, has now become the largest class-action settlement in American history.

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An op-ed in St. John's student newspaper "The Torch" makes a great point: By stopping professors from collective bargaining, the university is allowing the quality of instruction to decline. Faculty and students deserve dignity. @aaup.org www.commonwealmagazine.org/st-john%27s-...

St. John’s Turns Its Back

St. John's is attempting to justify a union-busting campaign by appealing to the university's Catholic identity and mission.

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The GI Bill is a promise to our veterans, that after they risk their lives to serve our country, our country will help them get an education and build a better life. To see unaccredited for-profits & bad actors exploiting veterans is shameful. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

How predatory trade schools drained $300 million from the GI Bill and cheated veterans

Trade schools fleeced VA — and taxpayers — of more than $300 million, often by teaching short and easy courses, a Post investigation finds.

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400,000 people told the Trump administration through public comments to stop politicizing research; research finds solutions, treatments, and cures that build a better future for us all. Thank you @macfarlanenews.bsky.social for reporting on this. macfarlanenews.substack.com/p/day-ahead-...

DAY AHEAD - My Daily Editorial Note

August 4, 2026

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I’m praying for the safety of first responders, including our members, and the community in and around Spokane. Thank you, @WSNA.bsky.social for stepping up when people need you the most—it’s what your profession is all about. It’s what our union is all about. www.wsna.org/news/2026/wa...

These are the kinds of stories that make me #PublicSchoolProud. From career-connected learning in NY to educators supporting a student in TX and members helping flood-impacted communities in WV, @aft.org members are making a lasting difference for students, families and communities. go.aft.org/proud

And Madame Butterfly at Glimmerglass @ggfestival.bsky.social

Last night’s moon in upstate NY I ❤️NY

Forcing young kids to stand alone in front of a judge is just cruel. This is not due process and it's going to endanger the well-being of these children. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Thousands of immigrant children may soon face a judge alone

A federal contract that provides attorneys for vulnerable undocumented minors is set to expire Friday. Advocates fear children will be left to defend themselves in court alone.

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In this insightful new piece, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz invites us to recognize divinity in those we work with and all laborers—and through that, work for the fair, livable wages and safe and positive work environments that all people deserve. artisans4allyship.substack.com/p/bringing-h...

Bringing Holiness to Work

Treating Workers the Way God Treats Us

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Even in the summer, educators never stop learning, because when teachers keep learning, students benefit. Thank you to the 18,000+ educators who signed up for the @sharemylesson.bsky.social Summer of Learning to sharpen their skills and bring new ideas back to the classroom. sharemylesson.com/sol26

Summer of Learning: Lesson Plans and Professional Development

Whether you are taking the summer for some rest and relaxation ... or you're ready to earn some professional development credit or teach summer school, Share My Lesson has what educators need most.

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