Silence is NOT an option – (8/04/2020)

by | Aug 4, 2020 | Hot Topics

Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation By John Lewis Congressman John Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral, which was held on July 30th. Leer en Español ...

Race Is About More Than Discrimination (8/03/2020)

by | Aug 3, 2020 | Hot Topics

Race Is About More Than Discrimination Organized labor must adopt a different framework that starts with the difficult discussion about U.S. history . . . to lay the foundation for a different domestic and international strategy for workers’ rights and justice. by...

Silence is NOT an option – (7/28/2020)

by | Jul 28, 2020 | Hot Topics

1) School police give way to more counselors in California districts as demands grow for reform.  Mental health services are key to helping young people, especially Black students, succeed, studies say.  Read more… 2) Scientists have published the largest DNA study to...

Dr. Fauci, AFT Convention, and HEROES Act (7/27/2020)

by | Jul 27, 2020 | Hot Topics

We have a lot happening next week: Our virtual convention starts on Tuesday; we have our Tuesday AFT town hall with special guest, Dr. Anthony Fauci; and we have to continue fighting for a COVID-19 relief package that provides the necessary aid. The AFT 2020...