Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialJoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 29/07/2025US taxpayers just paid $10M for Trump’s trip to Scotland so he could cut a ribbon on his new golf course, but we “can’t afford” pediatric cancer research. 16529931048
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAFT @aft.org · 25/07/2025Getting that education funding back is a big win for kids and communities. A great moment with @rweingarten.bsky.social @hirono.senate.gov at the AFT TEACH Conference. #ProtectOurKids 14211
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialBuffalo Bills fact of the day @factupbills.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Buffalo Bills Stat of the Day – Red Helmet Edition 🟥🪖 During the red helmet era (1984–2010), the Bills made the playoffs 11 times, won 6 AFC East titles, and reached 4 straight AFC Championships. That red lid became a symbol of toughness, grit, and one hell of a football team. #BillsMafia #Stat 041
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 10/07/2025When tests don’t match what’s taught, students and educators pay the price. We’ve heard from many #NYSUT members that this year’s Bio & Earth Science Regents included off-topic material. We are pushing for better alignment—every student deserves a fair shot to succeed. www.wgrz.com/article/news...wgrz.comEducators criticize regents examsNYS teachers express frustration over June regents exams with off-curriculum content. 031
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025🚨 The Supreme Court just greenlit Trump’s plan to cut the Dept. of Ed —1,400 layoffs, threatening support for special ed, civil rights, & financial aid. #NYSUT @aft.org & @neatoday.bsky.social will keep fighting to protect public education. apnews.com/article/supr...apnews.comSupreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employeesThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees. 041
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAFT @aft.org · 07/07/2025“There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines.” -@rweingarten.bsky.social #WhyFascistsFearTeachersaft.orgWhy Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of DemocracyAFT President Randi Weingarten’s new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy, exposes the long-planned strategy to undermine education—and lifts up the powerful ... 2217
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialDon Carlisto @dcarlisto.bsky.social · 08/07/2025In honor of the five teachers from Northern NY who founded the company! @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.socialnorthcountrynow.comJrecks to cover supplies for five teachers - North Country NowJreck Subs will help five teachers get back to school through its third-annual “Clear the List” giveaway. The campaign is intended to support educators by directly offsetting … 011
coachcant.bsky.social @coachcant.bsky.social · 06/07/2025I just went to a restaurant I’ve been going to for years and for the first time gratuity was already on the check. Is this bcz of the new “no tax on tips”? If so, is this screwing the employee? 000
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 04/06/2025The latest proposed 15% cut to the U.S. Dept. of Education would severely cut public school funding. 18 programs—like teacher training & literacy—eliminated. NY could lose $5.5B a year. Our students and educators can’t afford this to happen. www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/202...wxxinews.orgTrump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education DepartmentNew details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department. 011
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialDon Carlisto @dcarlisto.bsky.social · 23/06/2025“This week’s sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. @nysut.bsky.social @melindajperson.bsky.socialnysut.orgStatement from NYSUT President Melinda Person on extreme heat“This week’s sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. That’s why NYSUT fought to pass New York’s first cla... 023
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025GOOD NEWS ALERT! 🚨 032
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialLarry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Billions in Medicaid Cuts Spell Trouble for Labor Markets, State GDP & Communities Where Hospitals are Major Employers Nationwide, 1.22 million jobs could be lost. That's nearly a 1% increase in the U.S. unemployment rate overall 1/2 29481299
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 27/06/2025🚨🚨Trump’s economy gets disastrous update – Core inflation SPIKES to 2.7% in May, worse than expected – Income FALLS 0.4% – GDP SHRINKS 0.5% in Q1 - Consumer spending DROPS 0.1% 961610517
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 24/06/2025This war looks like it should end up being called the “Bullshitzkrieg,” because at this point, it pretty much seems to have been performative on all sides, especially on Trump’s. We should be grateful for that, but … WTAF. 2304574770
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialSteven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 22/06/2025The authority to wage war rests with Congress. This impeachable action is the reckless behavior of a man granted near-total immunity who feels unleashed to do anything. 18147221379
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialJudd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Just as Iraq had no WMD, Iran has no nuclear weapons. America has entered another unnecessary war in the Middle East 423112372624
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAFT @aft.org · 21/06/2025We can’t just fight back. We have to fight for a better America. Decent wages. Decent work. A decent retirement. Being able to walk down the street without the fear of ICE. Being able to make decisions about your family. @rweingarten.bsky.social @texasaft.org 25316
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialSean Ryan for Buffalo @seanryanforbuffalo.bsky.social · 21/06/2025The energy at today’s rally was powerful — Buffalo is ready for new leadership and real change. I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up, knocked doors, and helped move our campaign forward. 🗳️ Early voting ends TOMORROW — don’t wait. 📅 Election Day is TUESDAY, June 24. 111
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 15/06/2025“God is reaching out to you [to] find[] the ways that we may be able to do something with our own lives to serve others. “And in that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.” www.osvnews.com/full-text-ad...osvnews.comFull text: Address of Pope Leo XIV to Young People of Chicago and the Whole WorldThe following is the full text of a video address given at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, June 14, 2025. My dear friends, It’s a pleasure for… 14680621847
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialSenator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · 12/06/2025If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country. We will hold this administration accountable. 875138224452
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAndrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Per sources: Dem Rep. Mannion confronted GOP Rep. Lawler on the floor over the Padilla incident & shouted something to the effect of "you've got to do something. Stand up. Grow a pair of balls." Lawler replied: "F*** you ... I have no idea what you're talking about." www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...axios.comDemocrat berates Republican on House floor over Padilla incident"The temperature is rising in here," said one lawmaker. "Tempers are flaring." 1010227
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialLiz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 09/06/2025The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of @seiuca.bsky.social President David Huerta. The labor movement stands with David and we’ll continue to peacefully demand justice for our union brother until he is released. 29637
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAFT @aft.org · 26/05/2025We remember and honor those who lost their lives for our safety and security. 15519
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialFred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025At some point soon all Democratic Senators need to learn that “nuanced” decisions are not going to work anymore. They are destroying the government and your “compromise” is just a surrender. Some seem to get it but too many are clinging to a fantasy. 501102822597
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Endless gratitude to Senator Michelle Hinchey & AM @votejgr.bsky.social — you’ve been fearless, tireless champions for universal school meals. Because of your leadership, no NY student will go hungry. This is what putting kids first looks like. 032
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/05/2025The GOP wanted to impeach Biden for a fake $5M bribe from Ukraine that was made up by a guy sitting in prison for lying about it, but they’re cool with a $400M plane from Qatar. Do I have that right? 608202766037
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialesmithmangin.bsky.social @esmithmangin.bsky.social · 10/05/2025@nysutwny.bsky.social had a great meeting with Senator Ryan today. @nysut.bsky.social appreciates you fighting side my side with us for our students and our teachers. 042
coachcant.bsky.social @coachcant.bsky.social · 09/05/2025We won’t quit, until we #FixTier6. 30 years is enough 052
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAFT @aft.org · 02/05/2025“We stand with you when you feel like you can’t stand up.” Thank you @melindajperson.bsky.social and thank you @nysut.bsky.social for working every day to create opportunities for New York’s kids, and for standing up for workers across the Empire State. 064
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialAFT @aft.org · 02/05/2025Exactly, @melindajperson.bsky.social. The work we do isn’t just about transferring knowledge - it’s about creating possibility. @nysut.bsky.social 1126
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Everyday, when we step into a school, a college, a classroom, we stand at the gates of hope. It is an act of FAITH that the knowledge and skills we pass on EVERY DAY will create a future that is more COMPASSIONATE, more INNOVATIVE, and more JUST. 022
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 02/05/202560% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. That is unacceptable. One job should be enough. 022
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Thanks to AG New York State AG Tish James’ leadership, a federal judge just restored $134M in critical education funding for NY. These grants support tutoring, counseling & more—services our students rely on every day. A big win for public schools! www.newsday.com/long-island/...newsday.comEducation funding cuts: Judge's order restores $1B in COVID-19-era grants to New York, other states and Washington, D.C.New York, 15 other states and Washington, D.C., had sued the Trump administration to get the funding restored. 022
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelinda J. Person @melindajperson.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Huge thanks to our @nysutwny.bsky.social #NYSUT members for organizing one of the biggest Fix Tier 6 rallies yet! Together, we’re turning up the heat to fix what’s broken—because 30 years should be a career. 💪 @coachcant.bsky.social 0104
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialRelentless @relentlesspursuit.bsky.social · 09/05/2025More clear pushback on MAGA in local elections - and from Texas of all places. Can't say Im mad about it. We are only at the beginning of the slide downhill for Trump and his buddies. www.lonestarleft.com/p/magas-very...lonestarleft.comMaga's Very Bad Night In TexasTexas Voters to Far-Right: Bless your heart, now pack it up. 296
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialRep. Tim Kennedy @reptimkennedy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025During a House Veterans Affairs Committee legislative markup this week, I introduced five common-sense amendments to protect our veterans and defend the dedicated VA staff who care for them. Unfortunately, the Republican majority rejected every single one. I won’t stop fighting for our veterans. 1125
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 08/05/2025NIH research funding gave us: - polio, hepatitis A & B, HPV, and COVID-19 vaccines - chemo and immunotherapy - The Human Genome Project - advancements in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and epilepsy treatments Trump cut it to give billionaires more tax breaks. www.propublica.org/article/trum...propublica.orgTrump’s NIH Axed Research Grants Even After a Judge Blocked the Cuts, Internal Records ShowA lawsuit led by the Washington state attorney general offers an unprecedented view of the termination of more than 600 NIH grants, including transgender research grants threatened by Trump’s executiv... 20724396
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialGarrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 05/05/2025This is an astoundingly good interview. The LA Port Director explains very clearly how profoundly trade is coming to a screeching halt. This summer will be tough. 6850261829
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.social🇨🇦 Tom [redacted]🍁📎 @tntnle.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Just a little info for America for the next time the orange clown says we want to be the 51st state! @juice2024.bsky.social @hunglikeahorsefly.bsky.social @janetea4.bsky.social @lkemp.bsky.social @hivibebadbitch.bsky.social @bowpeople.bsky.social 32711
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialMike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 05/05/2025America has no money to pay for cancer research for kids, but we’ve got tons of cash to rebuild Alcatraz for Trump’s vanity. Unbefuckinglievable 55453102
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 03/05/2025What a line from Warren Buffett this morning: “Be kind, and the world is better off. I'm not sure that the world will be better off if I'm richer." [applause] 🙏🏼 540245666024
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialKara McCormick-Lyons @kmclyons.bsky.social · 02/05/2025“We fight for dignity for ALL…” @rweingarten.bsky.social #NYSUTRA @aft.org @mspetter.bsky.social @coachcant.bsky.social 042
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialJoe Marino @thejoemarino.bsky.social · 30/04/2025I wrote about Elijah Moore as a Buffalo Bills free agent target before free agency opened and below are my thoughts. After the Bills did not pick a WR until the 7th round, I was actively rooting for Buffalo to sign Moore. #BillsMafia 2223
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialBuilt In Buffalo @builtinbuffalo.bsky.social · 30/04/2025The Bills are signing former Browns WR Elijah Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $5M, per @Schultz_Report. #Bills | #BillsMafia | #BuiltInBuffalo 1233
Reposted by @coachcant.bsky.socialUFT @uft.org · 30/04/2025REMINDER: Tomorrow, May 1, we will be joining unions across New York City to raise our voices in opposition to the new administration’s attack on worker and union rights and benefits. See you there. 052
coachcant.bsky.social @coachcant.bsky.social · 29/04/2025stocks.apple.com/AkZ4-a6GyROu... “Since January 20, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 7.2%, the S&P 500 has shed 8.1% and the Nasdaq Composite is 12.1% lower – erasing trillions of dollars in market value from investors' portfolios and retirement plans.”stocks.apple.comHow Trump's First 100 Days Have Impacted Your Portfolio — KiplingerPresident Trump's first 100 days in office have been busy, with a flurry of executive orders sparking volatility in the stock and bond markets. 010