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Educators for Democracy

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We are a network of committed teachers, school leaders, and education advocates dedicated to fostering democratic values in the classroom and beyond. We believe that education plays a pivotal role in shaping informed, responsible, and engaged citizens.

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Missouri Democrats @missouridemocrats.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
“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
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Missouri Democrats @missouridemocrats.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🚨🚨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 secure.actblue.com/donate/senat...
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Dr. Amber Benge @amberbenge.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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.
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AFT @aft.org · 13/02/2025
"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
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Educators for Democracy @edu4dem.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
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/
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Walking up to the mic to testify against the MO GOP…
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Laura Burkhardt @lauraannstl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🚨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/
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
This is why we do one thing every day.
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Educators for Democracy @edu4dem.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
What she said 👇🏻👇🏻 They have NO IDEA who they’re messing with.
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Educators for Democracy @edu4dem.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
This is great information! As educators, it’s imperative we ALWAYS do what we can to protect our students!
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Bill Motz @billmotz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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.)
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1.21.25 Homily by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
YouTube video by Washington National Cathedral
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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...
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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.
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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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/
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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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.
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Trump's proposal is to save TikTok is to give the federal government, run by him, direct control over TikTok. What could go wrong?
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.
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Educators for Democracy @edu4dem.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
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.
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Educators for Democracy @edu4dem.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
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. 🙄
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
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.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Food for thought.
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Educators for Democracy @edu4dem.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
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