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Zeph Capo

@zephcapo.bsky.social
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Aspiring beach bum. Until then, proud president of @TexasAFT and vice-president of @AFTunion.

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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Your vote is your voice. Use it! #AFTConvention2026! @texasaft.org @aft.org
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AFT TEACH @aftteach.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Costs are rising, and working families—including educators—are feeling it 😟The Fight for Affordability community offers clear resources on medical debt, insurance challenges & more. Join today! 👇 sharemylesson.com/community/400271/… @aft.org @texasaft.org
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A.I. must not replace teachers or learning how to think. It doesn't change the fact that students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities. We want to help educators navigate A.I. issues rather than accept it as inevitable.Glad to have spoken w/ @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/culture/prog...
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What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?
“I find myself speaking with my kids about A.I. in the same terms that we might discuss a creepy neighbor who lives down the block,” Jessica Winter writes. Read her report on the push for A.I. in educ...
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Josephine Lee @josephinelee.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
“How can we be paying [Miles] $400K or something in tax dollars for him to then use his position to enrich himself and this other company. That seems to be not only condoned by the [TEA], but actively supported by the agency itself. @zephcapo.bsky.social @texasaft.org
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@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Second post claiming this! This is huge.
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@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Hi Trump. Hi Vance. #Hungary 🥳
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Texas Conference of the AAUP @texasaaup.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
❤️✊ Dr. Leonard Bright, prof at Texas A&M and president of the campus AAUP chapter, delivers a powerful speech at the No Kings rally yesterday on academic freedom, censorship, and the future of higher education. #FreedomtoLearn #FreedomtoTeach youtu.be/Za5q1PnjYXo?...
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They Tried to Silence Us—It Won’t Happen | No Kings Speech on Academic Freedom at Texas A&M
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We will not stop our fight to protect our members’ free speech rights.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
@jamestalarico.bsky.social is the real thing - we had a great conversation last week about public schools, educators, students, the role of religion and labor and hope. And for the Texans we had a good cry about one of my role models, Linda Bridges who led Texas AFT & our Corpus Christi local
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
@jamestalarico.bsky.social was a true partner in the fight against privatization of our public schools. We beat back vouchers 5 times before our legislators caved to the Abbott corruption tax paid by a Pennsylvania billionaire.
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AFT @aft.org · 10/03/2026
New Shanker Institute report finds 42 states devote less to K-12 schools than 20 yrs ago. "Why would the opponents of public ed be on this campaign to divert taxpayer funds meant for public schools to vouchers and other privatization efforts?" — @rweingarten.bsky.social www.aft.org/press-releas...
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New Report Finds States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016
WASHINGTON—Forty-two states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did 20 years ago.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Some good news… We’ve been advocating for a working class tax cut like this-getting money into working families people’s pockets. I’m glad that it’s moving with leadership from Sen Van Hollen. Working people need a break- and this is a fantastic way to do it. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Democrat’s plan would eliminate federal income taxes for half of U.S. workers
Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s tax relief plan could benefit tens of millions of middle-class workers, with a focus on those making at or below a living wage.
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Congratulations @jamestalarico.bsky.social. Thank you @crockett.house.gov for stepping up and showing what it means to fight for people. We committed to unify behind the nominee in order to put working people first. Let’s make change, Texas! @texasaft.org
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 04/03/2026
Congratulations to @ginafortexas.bsky.social for earning her race for democratic candidate for Governor!! 🥳 If you're in the Houston area, celebrate tomorrow at our Working Families Rally!! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/texasaft/eve...
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Great day in Dallas with our @texasaft.org members! #ALLIN #RLC2026
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
This law which is a direct assault on fellow Texans should have never been passed. It is time for school districts propping this failed law up to reverse their discriminatory policies voluntarily. www.aclutx.org/press-releas...
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Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Key Provisions of Law Censoring Identity and Inclusion in K-12 Schools in Three Texas School Districts - ACLU of Texas
A U.S. District Judge granted today a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of key aspects of Senate Bill 12 in Houston ISD, Katy ISD, and Plano ISD until the case is fully resolved.
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coopmike48 @coopmike48.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Debunking the latest The74 miracle charter school story | Gary Rubinstein's Blog garyrubinstein.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/d...
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
@gottalaff.bsky.social I was sold on following with “bite me, Musk.” From a Bastrop, Texas resident that is NOTa fan.
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u.... Union leader wins big in Red County. Congrats Taylor!
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Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 01/02/2026
HUGE TEXAS UNION WIN: @iamunion.bsky.social leader Taylor Rehmet was just elected to the Texas Senate! This win kicks off a wave of union candidates across the state. While parties are trying to reconnect with the working class, we’re running union members up and down the ballot — and winning. ✊
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
And that’s a wrap. The end of three decades of Republican rule. Now, let’s help him hold it in November. People are sick of the heavy-handed attacks on our schools and the culture wars.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 25/01/2026
⭐ Tonight, we inducted labor champions Bob Martinez, Ralph Merriweather & Glenn Scott into the Texas Labor Hall of Fame. Their contributions to the Texas labor movement continue to guide & inspire us! To see Bob, Ralph, Glenn & all other Hall of Fame Inductees, visit texasaflcio.org/hall-of-fame
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Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
"We are not mad enough."
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
The gross misuse of deadly force by our government against us is unconscionable.
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AFT @aft.org · 23/01/2026
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 24/01/2026
Our Texas AFL-CIO U.S. Senate debate between jasmineforus.bsky.social and jamestalarico.bsky.social is about to begin! Watch LIVE online here:
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Crockett vs. Talarico: Democratic US Senate candidates set to debate on Saturday
GEORGETOWN, Texas (Nexstar) — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Representative James Talarico will take the stage at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE convention on Saturday afternoon to debate f…
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Here at @texasaflcio.org COPE convention during the Texas Democratic Primary US Senate debate.
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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
We are excited to announce that @texasaft.org Pres. @zephcapo.bsky.social will be one of the keynote speakers at our 2026 conference in Houston! To learn more about our 2026 conference and the other incredible keynote speakers go here networkforpubliceduc...
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Texas AFT, backed by AFT, filed a federal suit because educators constitutional right to free speech shouldn’t be weaponized against the people who educate our kids. I want to bring focus to our members... who I could not be prouder of. — our members are taking a stand against censorship.
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Texas AFT @texasaft.org · 06/01/2026
📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms. Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
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Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death
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NPE Action @npeaction.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
We are excited to announce that @texasaft.org President @zephcapo.bsky.social will be one of the keynote speakers at our 2026 conference in Houston! To learn more about our 2026 conference and the other incredible keynote speakers go here networkforpubliceduc...
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NPE Action @npeaction.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
We are excited to announce that @texasaft.org Pres. @zephcapo.bsky.social will be one of the keynote speakers at our 2026 conference in Houston! To learn more about our 2026 conference and the other incredible keynote speakers go here networkforpubliceduc...
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Florida’s voucher audit is a warning: the state lost track of 30,000 students and hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars that should have supported public schools. Kids pay the price when there’s no oversight. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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How Florida lost track of 30,000 students, a ‘cautionary tale’ for vouchers
The state’s auditor general found “a myriad of accountability problems” in the nation’s largest voucher program.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
This order is a major win for students & academic freedom. The Trump–Vance admin tried to strong-arm the UC system and its faculty and staff into giving up their free speech rights — and they were stopped. Proud that AFT was part of the coalition that stood up democracyforward.org/updates/cour...
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Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Gain Leverage and Political Control Over University of California System - Democracy Forward
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 18/10/2025
No kings, no crowns, no thrones. Texas labor showed up throughout the state at #NoKings Rallies to send a message to the world that there are no kings in America, and that true power is built when working people come together in solidarity! ✊�
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS - Austin TX” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS - Austin TX · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Bastrop” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS Bastrop · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
There is a war on knowledge—and teachers are on the frontlines. I wrote Why Fascists Fear Teachers to answer the question many educators & parents are asking right now: Why the relentless attacks on public schools and on educators? It’s my first book!! You can pre-order it here: www.aft.org/book
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Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy
Coming out on September 16, 2025 — AFT President Randi Weingarten has written a book.  It’s called WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.  In this moment in history ...
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
If we really believe that Public Ed is essential for Americans, particularly our young people, we have to talk to and listen to everyone. My Fox Digital Op Ed
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 30/03/2025
The unions that represent federal workers aren’t going anywhere. The entire labor movement stands shoulder-to-shoulder with federal sector unions to fight these outrageous attacks on our freedoms. We will not let Trump destroy what we’ve fought for generations to build.
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Last vestiges of personal acct gone from the symbol formerly known as Twitter.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 17/03/2025
#txlege is considering #HB1078, a common-sense bill to help veterans get information on the benefits they’ve earned! It’s time to get it across the finish line. USW Local 759 President Raj Penn and USW Local 13-2001 President Aquarius Johnson testified in support of the bill at the hearing. #txlege
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Josh Cowen @joshcowenmi.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Whenever I give a public speech, the GOP attacks me for working with labor unions. But I’d rather stand alongside unions and working families than crawl at the feet of billionaires. #jobsandfamilies ✊
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
He’s desperate to deflect away from his bad decisions and his play to play stunts on our White Lawn. #tasteless #Pay2Play
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
As we argued to investors about our members' pension funds, Elon Musk is acting like an angry toddler on the internet instead of protecting Tesla shareholders. This behavior wouldn't even fly in our classrooms, so it shouldn’t fly for billionaires running our government.
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CFT | A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals @cftunion.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
We’re honored to welcome AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin and Texas AFT President Zeph Capo to discuss “How We Fight Back,” regardless of the political party in power. #CFTConv2025 @aftunion.bsky.social @texasaft.org
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Breaking news! The court just issued us a TRO in our lawsuit against Elon Musk's DOGE, so that they stop taking the private data of American citizens from the Department of Ed and OPM. More to come.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures. My latest column: www.aft.org/column/prote...
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Protect—don’t wreck—our children’s futures
As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk swing a wrecking ball at the U.S. Department of Education, I’m wondering if it’s due to a lack of understanding of the department’s vital functions, or because ...
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Zeph Capo @zephcapo.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I recently co-authored a new article on student attendance. It will be published by @aftunion.bsky.social in our #AmericanEducator magazine very soon. Stay tuned!
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Going on strike is never easy—it's always a last resort. Educators at El Camino Real Charter HS in Los Angeles started their strike today for a fair contract because the school's board of directors have remained unwilling to make long term commitments to educators. spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-...
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El Camino Real High School teachers go on strike
There have been months of negotiations
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