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DebHowesNH

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Reading and math intervention teacher grades k-5. Proud public school advocate! President AFT-NH. Mother of 2 wonderful grown-ups.

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Millions of Americans - including Trump - vote by mail. SCOTUS protected them today. Protecting the right to vote shouldn’t be a partisan issue and SCOTUS said that loud and clear today. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot plan
Justices turn down administration’s bid to have Postal Service enforce new voting requirements before midterms.
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! Solidarity matters!
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Thank you to these Granite State parents who are standing up for public school students! Every public school student has a right to a robust public education and HB1300 does nothing to ensure that. indepthnh.org/2026/08/31/p...
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Parents Seek to Block School Budget Cap Question - InDepthNH.org
Two New Hampshire parents, one a school board member and the other a former school budget committee member, have sued to block the school budget cap question from appearing on the general election bal...
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
All Granite State students have a right to a robust public education. There is no room for censorship or book bans in our schools. @aft.org
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
We need this in NH!
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Paying workers a fair wage would have benefits througout the economy, in every community. Truly a win - win!
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Defeat SB 431. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/defe...
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Defeat SB 431
The NH House will be voting on SB 431 next week. The Divisive Concepts law, RSA 194:40 was overturned by a federal judge in 2024 because it is unconstitutionally vague and violates students' and educa...
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Legislators in Concord refuse to fully fund our public schools. Now they want to force every city and town to vote on local school tax caps so we can't provide students with what they need to learn and thrive! Tell them NO on HB 1300.Please sign and share! actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
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Protect New Hampshire Public Schools
New Hampshire already carries the lowest percentage of state school funding in  the country, which means local property taxpayers have always been the ones  filling the gap — and now out-o...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/05/2026
Remember when they told everyone taxpayers wouldn’t pay a penny?
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Kushner and Witkoff have everything covered. Keep things in the family.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Yes I am.
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CharChar @char50.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The supreme court betrayed Black voters, they betrayed America, and they betrayed our democracy.” - Barack Obama
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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.
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AFT-NH @aftnh.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
This week's AFT-NH Legislative Bulletin is now available at nh.aft.org/state-house-.... Please contact Governor Ayotte and ask her to oppose Open enrollment (SB 101).
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Now's a good time to let Gov. Ayotte know that Open Enrollment leaves most students behind!
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
At No Kings 3 in Concord, NH. A joyful, energized, determined crowd at the State House and along N Main St for blocks!
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AFT @aft.org · 23/03/2026
Medical debt on your credit report? 🚩 STOP. Before you pay, watch this. Knowledge is power. AFT’s Fight for Affordability gives you the concrete tools and resources to push back against unfair costs.
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How Medical Debt Ends Up on Your Credit Report (And What to Do)
YouTube video by Share My Lesson
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
All you need to know how bad this is for working people is that Rupert Murdoch’s editorial board loves the anti-union bill in Florida.
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AFT @aft.org · 23/03/2026
TOMORROW: Join @rweingarten.bsky.social for a keynote conversation at @sharemylesson.bsky.social's Virtual Conference to discuss the state of public education and what it will take for educators, families, and communities to meet this moment. Register ⤵️ sharemylesson.com/webinars/key...
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Keynote: The State of Public Education 2026
Join AFT President Randi Weingarten and Share My Lesson for a candid look at the state of public education as we open the 2026 Virtual Conference. Across the country, life is getting harder for workin...
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AFT @aft.org · 23/03/2026
Some good news to start your week off from @floridaea.bsky.social President Andrew Spar!
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings 3 Kickoff Call” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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No Kings 3 Kickoff Call · No Kings
On March 28, millions of us are rising again to show the world: the power belongs to the people. We don't do kings in America. Our nonviolent movement is only growing. Join our March 19 Kickoff Call...
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Voting is a fundamental right of ALL citizens, but the SAVE Act would make it more difficult for many of us to exercise that right! Pres. Trump & his allies in Congress are working to silence our voices. Tell your lawmaker to protect our right to vote! actionnetwork.org/letters/save... @aft.org
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Tell lawmakers to protect voting rights & reject SAVE 2.0!
Every person in America deserves a voice and representation in our democracy - but President Trump & his allies in Congress are working to silence our voices with the SAVE America Act & the Make Elect...
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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🚨BREAKING: A Trump-backed, GOP effort to repeal a Utah law that could give Democrats one extra U.S. House seat appears to be unraveling after county officials flagged thousands of potentially invalid and fraudulent petition signatures. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Utah GOP push to repeal anti-gerrymander law falters amid fraud allegations tied to firm backed by Trump Jr.
As a result of the growing controversy, the GOP ended its partnership with Patriot Grassroots.
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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 14/01/2026
I know people on Bsky know this but I hope it filters out: The feds are OCCUPYING the Twin Cities. This is a blockade, a siege. They are shutting down economic and civic activity. They are conducting "papers please" stops. They are criminalizing being a bystander/witness. You could be next.
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Who is harming children?
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We need inclusive public schools that help all students learn and thrive. We also need NH legislators who support - not disparage- our students, our teachers and school staff and our public schools. Rep. Noble should step down. @aft.org
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Three year extension of ACA subsidies passes in the House
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Teachers pour their heart and soul into their work with kids. They should be judged on that work, not some culture war that exploits horrific violence for political ends. www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...
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Union sues TEA for investigating teachers over posts on Charlie Kirk's killing
The Texas American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency after teachers were investigated for social media posts critical of Charlie Kirk after he was killed. The l...
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The US House should vote on whether to keep healthcare subsidues in place, or force millions more American families off their health care in the midst of an affordability crisis!
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Huge news… Discharge petition for extension of ACA tax credits for 3 years now has 218 votes. Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Another piece of the affordability crisis! How many families can manage to pay double what they pay now to keep their health care?!? The Senate let American families down today!
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Working together on solutions that help all of us - not just a fortunate few - is the way forward! 🇺🇸
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Even Fox News polling finds that voters believe the Trump White House is doing more harm than good on the economy. ➡️Twice as many say Trump, rather than Biden, is responsible for the current economy ➡️Three times as many say Trump’s economic policies have hurt them www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
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Fox News Poll: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
Trump's approval hits new lows as 76% view economy negatively in the latest Fox News poll. Rising costs for groceries, utilities spark voter dissatisfaction nationwide.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
If the goal was to slash red tape, teachers could help them do it. Teachers know how to make the federal role more effective, efficient, and supportive of real learning—if only the administration would listen. #TrumpCrushesYourDreams www.telegram.com/story/news/p...
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Taking away resources from kids who have every right to a free and appropriate public education is just a horrible waste of kids learning time and their opportunity to grow.
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DebHowesNH @debhowesnh.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
A great win for students and academic freedom!!! 🇺🇸💙
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term. Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms. Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊 #AccountabilityIsComing
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 05/11/2025
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students. Follow AP for live updates.
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Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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Rep. Geoff Smith @missinglynxnh.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
In my life, I have had the singularly vain experience of voting for myself in an election. And today I got to have the singularly prideful experience of voting for my wife. Go vote today if your city is having elections!
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Red America roared No Kings
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Thank you to the AFT family for helping make #NoKings marches and rallies the largest day of protest this country has ever seen. You're inspiring—peacefully organizing, ensuring the safety of all participants, and empowering your community. This is what democracy looks like. bsky.app/profile/aft....
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
We’re 8 days out from #NoKings Day—a peaceful movement for dignity, democracy & opportunity for all. Since June, more people in more places have joined this fight to say: America belongs to all of us. On Oct. 18, we’ll stand together to defend our freedoms and our future. Join us go.aft.org/nokings
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Alphabet Workers Union (AWU-CWA) @alphabetworkersunion.org · 07/10/2025
Tech workers united will never be defeated! Alphabet Workers Union members in Seattle and New York City turned out in solidarity with @kickstarterunited.org members ON STRIKE for a fair second contract! #1u
a big group of workers, including AWU members and striking Kickstarter United workers, hold Kickstarter United signs at a rally in Seattle.Two NYC AWU members hold a Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 sign as they participate in a rally in solidarity with Kickstarted United workers on strike.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
No one should have to fear violence or physical harm on the job - especially the healthcare professionals we depend on to help us heal. @AFTHealthcare.bsky.social #CodeRed www.cantonrep.com/story/news/h...
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'Been threatened more times than I can count.' Violence at health care sites on the rise
Violent incidents are increasing at health care settings, including hospitals. Medical professionals worry about their safety.
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Pulin @pulin.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I'm not trying to draw a conclusion one way or another about the shooter's motive because it is unclear! If the president + VP have info they should share it but right now they should focus on white men committing acts of violence not making up narratives for their own political gain.
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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
I can think of over 218 reasons why this is great.
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Ms. Kevin @kkalmes31.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
@disavowtrump20.bsky.social This is journalist Karen Attiah, the only Black opinion columnist at the Washington Post. She was just fired for sharing a statement made by Charlie Kirk insulting Black women. SHARE if you stand with @karenattiah.bsky.social !
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Political violence is always wrong. This was a vile act. It's antithetical to how we should do things in our American democracy. My condolences to Charlie Kirk's wife, children and family. My prayers are with them tonight. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
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Live Updates: Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Activist, Fatally Shot in Utah
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