Kara McCormick-Lyons
@kmclyons.bsky.social
Mom, Teacher, President of the White Plains Teachers’ Association, AFT VP, Union Strong All Day Long
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House Republicans tried to sneak another voucher bill into their NDAA. Thankfully it they weren’t able to do it. Let’s be clear: vouchers drain public schools of much needed funds. We will keep fighting for fully funded public schools for all.
July 22, 2026 at 2:10 AM
House Republicans tried to sneak another voucher bill into their NDAA. Thankfully it they weren’t able to do it. Let’s be clear: vouchers drain public schools of much needed funds. We will keep fighting for fully funded public schools for all.
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AFT is growing and so is the independent AFT Progressive Caucus! One slate. One#AFTPC26
July 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
AFT is growing and so is the independent AFT Progressive Caucus! One slate. One#AFTPC26
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“The use of public dollars for private voucher schemes remains anathema. While it’s a good that the political backlash has resulted in some potential uses for public school parents, vouchers are never a substitute for direct, sustained investment in public education.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/u...
Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM
“The use of public dollars for private voucher schemes remains anathema. While it’s a good that the political backlash has resulted in some potential uses for public school parents, vouchers are never a substitute for direct, sustained investment in public education.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/u...
Cait Conley is a patriot and a champion for working families, our schools, and our communities in the Hudson Valley. It is incredibly disappointing that her opponent is spreading disinformation. Read Cait’s statement below. @rweingarten.bsky.social
June 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Cait Conley is a patriot and a champion for working families, our schools, and our communities in the Hudson Valley. It is incredibly disappointing that her opponent is spreading disinformation. Read Cait’s statement below. @rweingarten.bsky.social
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It's no surprise that the NY Post and an anti union dark money group launched an attack on me intentionally misconstruing union expenses. Fascists really do fear teachers. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Slams Fake ‘Freedom Foundation’ Report
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement exposing an error-riddled document from a far-right activist group released today:“The so-called Freedom Foundation has spent d...
www.aft.org
May 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It's no surprise that the NY Post and an anti union dark money group launched an attack on me intentionally misconstruing union expenses. Fascists really do fear teachers. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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The voucher part of Trump’s tax bill was always about defunding snd destabilizing public schools. Disappointed the Gov would side with big donors rather then even wait to see if the voucher regs even help parents who send their kids to public schools. www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026...
With Gov. Hochul’s OK, NY could become second Democrat-led state to opt into federal tax-credit scholarship
The announcement represents a win for supporters of private school choice, who have been lobbying Democratic governors to join the federal program.
www.chalkbeat.org
May 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The voucher part of Trump’s tax bill was always about defunding snd destabilizing public schools. Disappointed the Gov would side with big donors rather then even wait to see if the voucher regs even help parents who send their kids to public schools. www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026...
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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.
May 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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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I spent the day at @nysut.bsky.social's RA meeting in Albany. From the Janus decision to this Trump admin, we've faced assaults on our union rights for years, but we have & continue to fight back—and win—through community, organizing, & focusing on solutions to make life better for working families.
May 2, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I spent the day at @nysut.bsky.social's RA meeting in Albany. From the Janus decision to this Trump admin, we've faced assaults on our union rights for years, but we have & continue to fight back—and win—through community, organizing, & focusing on solutions to make life better for working families.
@tomdinapoli.bsky.social knows the power of public education! He quoted from @rweingarten.bsky.social 📕 Why Fascists Fear Teachers because he understands the important work that happens in our 🏫s! @aft.org
May 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
@tomdinapoli.bsky.social knows the power of public education! He quoted from @rweingarten.bsky.social 📕 Why Fascists Fear Teachers because he understands the important work that happens in our 🏫s! @aft.org
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AI is the most disruptive change maybe ever, certainly in my lifetime. AI, social media & addictive algorithms disrupt learning and harm kids' well-being. We have to act—to put up guardrails & boost engagement. The student-teacher relationship must be central. My column:
www.aft.org/column/techn...
www.aft.org/column/techn...
The technology trap
Teachers and parents are calling for ‘devices down, eyes up, hands on’ learning.
www.aft.org
April 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
AI is the most disruptive change maybe ever, certainly in my lifetime. AI, social media & addictive algorithms disrupt learning and harm kids' well-being. We have to act—to put up guardrails & boost engagement. The student-teacher relationship must be central. My column:
www.aft.org/column/techn...
www.aft.org/column/techn...
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Glad to see the Target Boycott is trending. We’re urging our members, & our communities to shop local, not Target for Back to School. Target has not supported Minnesota,the place they got their start, so we are shopping elsewhere
www.aft.org/resolution/a... @shanembailey.com @aaronblack.bsky.social
www.aft.org/resolution/a... @shanembailey.com @aaronblack.bsky.social
AFT Urges Its 1.8 Million Members and Families to Shop Local, Not at Target, for Back to School
WHEREAS, in August 2025, the AFT passed a resolution supporting the national boycott of Target stores, which was led by faith and community organizations in reaction to Target’s rollback of commitment...
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April 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Glad to see the Target Boycott is trending. We’re urging our members, & our communities to shop local, not Target for Back to School. Target has not supported Minnesota,the place they got their start, so we are shopping elsewhere
www.aft.org/resolution/a... @shanembailey.com @aaronblack.bsky.social
www.aft.org/resolution/a... @shanembailey.com @aaronblack.bsky.social
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This is a big deal.. this is the first election in Fla after its Republican legislature did its Republican Gov’s bidding to pass its anti union legislation. The voters voted for a union guy!!
Big win for workers tonight in Florida! Brian Nathan, a union electrician, defeated a state representative who voted against workers. This was a special election for Senate District 14. 1 of 2
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March 25, 2026 at 10:25 AM
This is a big deal.. this is the first election in Fla after its Republican legislature did its Republican Gov’s bidding to pass its anti union legislation. The voters voted for a union guy!!
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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.
March 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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.
YES! ▶️ "Working-class Americans need a tax cut now." Excited to see labor leaders taking on bold policy ideas to put money into working people's pockets. @rweingarten.bsky.social 💯! Check out Randi's new column ⤵️
www.aft.org/column/ameri...
www.aft.org/column/ameri...
Americans need relief, not war
Working-class Americans need a tax cut now.Americans are paying nearly 60 cents a gallon more to fill up their gas tanks following President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a war seemingly of choice, no...
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March 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
YES! ▶️ "Working-class Americans need a tax cut now." Excited to see labor leaders taking on bold policy ideas to put money into working people's pockets. @rweingarten.bsky.social 💯! Check out Randi's new column ⤵️
www.aft.org/column/ameri...
www.aft.org/column/ameri...
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Our members are not only workers & consumers, they're long-term Target investors. Our urgent request to Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke is that he call for ICE to leave Minnesota now, warning that the company’s silence jeopardizes its brand & our members’ investments. www.aft.org/news/aft-pre...
AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota
The AFT, whose members participate in pension funds with Target shares, warns Target CEO that Company’s Silence on ICE Operations in Minneapolis Jeopardizes Its Brand and Creates Shareholder RiskMinne...
www.aft.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Our members are not only workers & consumers, they're long-term Target investors. Our urgent request to Target's new CEO Michael Fiddelke is that he call for ICE to leave Minnesota now, warning that the company’s silence jeopardizes its brand & our members’ investments. www.aft.org/news/aft-pre...
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This administration's statements belie what we can see with our own eyes.The federal govt's actions today—both the killing and the cover-up—are a disgrace. Since the president will not, we must call on Congress to act to create accountability 4 this federal malfeasance.
www.aft.org/press-releas...
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AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Shooting of Second Protester in Minnesota
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after federal agents shot and killed a second Minnesotan:“I was in Minnesota yesterday, joining tens of thousands of people gat...
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January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
This administration's statements belie what we can see with our own eyes.The federal govt's actions today—both the killing and the cover-up—are a disgrace. Since the president will not, we must call on Congress to act to create accountability 4 this federal malfeasance.
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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In Minneapolis today.. more later
January 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
In Minneapolis today.. more later
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Today we are all Minnesota. The AFT is standing proudly in support and solidarity here in Minneapolis against ICE’s assault on people’s constitutional, civil and human rights.
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
January 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Today we are all Minnesota. The AFT is standing proudly in support and solidarity here in Minneapolis against ICE’s assault on people’s constitutional, civil and human rights.
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
#ICEOUT #ICEOutSchools
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Union members in Minneapolis–St. Paul issued a call to show solidarity on Jan. 23 after a brutal ICE operation led to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis substitute teacher, and the targeting of immigrant communities. Ways you can participate in this Day of Action: https://bit.ly/4r0H2ZX
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Union members in Minneapolis–St. Paul issued a call to show solidarity on Jan. 23 after a brutal ICE operation led to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis substitute teacher, and the targeting of immigrant communities. Ways you can participate in this Day of Action: https://bit.ly/4r0H2ZX
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Whether in 1776 or 2026, protest against authoritarian tactics is patriotic. It is what the founders did, and it is what is required of us. Democracy can’t defend itself. Read more in my new column. www.aft.org/column/march...
The march to autocracy
People are pushing back against assaults on our freedoms.The United States has never fully lived up to our nation’s founding ideals, but our democracy has set us apart from rule by monarchs, despots a...
www.aft.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Whether in 1776 or 2026, protest against authoritarian tactics is patriotic. It is what the founders did, and it is what is required of us. Democracy can’t defend itself. Read more in my new column. www.aft.org/column/march...
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In the days after Renee Good’s death, there were more than 1,200 nonviolent gatherings across the country. Americans are rising up in defense of their neighbors and their democracy. More in my new column: www.aft.org/column/march...
The march to autocracy
People are pushing back against assaults on our freedoms.The United States has never fully lived up to our nation’s founding ideals, but our democracy has set us apart from rule by monarchs, despots a...
www.aft.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
In the days after Renee Good’s death, there were more than 1,200 nonviolent gatherings across the country. Americans are rising up in defense of their neighbors and their democracy. More in my new column: www.aft.org/column/march...
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Lies, smears and attempts to manipulate public perception are tactics used by authoritarian regimes, not democracies. Trump is testing the limits of presidential power, and we as a nation are at an inflection point. We must stand up. www.aft.org/column/march...
The march to autocracy
People are pushing back against assaults on our freedoms.The United States has never fully lived up to our nation’s founding ideals, but our democracy has set us apart from rule by monarchs, despots a...
www.aft.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Lies, smears and attempts to manipulate public perception are tactics used by authoritarian regimes, not democracies. Trump is testing the limits of presidential power, and we as a nation are at an inflection point. We must stand up. www.aft.org/column/march...
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It is part of American culture to help each other in times of need. But ICE has treated community members who bear witness with whistles, cameras and their mere presence as enemies. More: www.aft.org/column/march...
The march to autocracy
People are pushing back against assaults on our freedoms.The United States has never fully lived up to our nation’s founding ideals, but our democracy has set us apart from rule by monarchs, despots a...
www.aft.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
It is part of American culture to help each other in times of need. But ICE has treated community members who bear witness with whistles, cameras and their mere presence as enemies. More: www.aft.org/column/march...
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Americans, including those who voted for Trump, want leaders to make our lives better, not to undermine our constitutional rights or make us less safe. Read more in my latest column here: www.aft.org/column/march...
The march to autocracy
People are pushing back against assaults on our freedoms.The United States has never fully lived up to our nation’s founding ideals, but our democracy has set us apart from rule by monarchs, despots a...
www.aft.org
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Americans, including those who voted for Trump, want leaders to make our lives better, not to undermine our constitutional rights or make us less safe. Read more in my latest column here: www.aft.org/column/march...