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Threats to immigrants [edited again]

[edited again] President Trump’s recent executive orders on immigrants and refugees have done damage to America’s standing in the world and to our national security. Get tools to fight back against these hurtful and xenophobic policies and learn how AFT members can help protect our students and families.

Janus v. AFSCME [edited]

[edited] Another case sits in front of the Supreme Court that threatens over 40 years of precedents and union rights. Here is what you need to know about Janus v AFSCME as well as tools on how to prepare for this latest and most severe Supreme Court attack on unions.

Clinton unveils ambitious college affordability plan

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Finally—it’s President-elect Biden

Patience—counseled by former Vice President Joe Biden all election week as Americans waited for votes to be counted—finally paid off Nov. 7, four days after Election Day, when Biden won in Pennsylvania and gained enough Electoral College votes to acquire a new title: president-elect. AFT President Randi Weingarten says the union’s leaders and members “can’t wait to get started” on the work ahead “with an administration that will embrace and fight for the values we hold dear.”

AFT President Randi Weingarten’s latest column outlines the urgency of using our voices—our votes—in this life-changing election, when we will make a choice “between President Donald Trump, who has trafficked in chaos, fear, lies and division, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who seeks to reverse Trump’s failures on COVID-19 and the economy, and to unite and uplift the American people.” Besides the four crises we face—a pandemic, an economic crisis, racism and a climate emergency—democracy itself is on the ballot, as Trump continues to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election.

In her September New York Times column, AFT President Randi Weingarten says that going back to school has never looked like it does now. Weingarten explains that because of President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus, which has been chaotic, contradictory and inept, and the lack of federal guidance and funding, we’re seeing a patchwork of school reopening plans across the country.