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Posts by Eric K Ward (Woke Since 1619)

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...

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

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Hungary’s Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Election Defeat

“Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/w...

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Happening now: @bulldogshadow.bsky.social & @rweingarten.bsky.social are speaking about Randi's book Why Fascists Fear Teachers, why she wrote it, and the connection to the labor movement.

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The Left Makes an Exception for "The Jews" Why universal principles suddenly become negotiable when the subject turns to Zionism, Israel, and antisemitism

“The challenge before us is not choosing sides between two populations living through tragedy... It is resisting the temptation to explain that tragedy through narratives and actions that blame entire peoples.” - @bulldogshadow.bsky.social

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I had a great conversation today with @bulldogshadow.bsky.social at the LERA Northwest Chapter conference in Tacoma, WA about my book Why Fascists Fear Teachers and a question that feels especially urgent right now: what’s the connection between union work and democracy?

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Every time we sit down at the table and solve problems together, we’re keeping democracy alive. Thank you @bulldogshadow.bsky.social for the wonderful conversation & to LERA for having us.

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People have power through education, through a voice in our democracy, and through the economic security that comes with a union contract. - @rweingarten.bsky.social

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Hello from Tacoma, WA! @rweingarten.bsky.social is here with @bulldogshadow.bsky.social, @aftwa.bsky.social President Jacqui Cain and @wsna.bsky.social Executive Director David Keepnews for the Labor and Employment Relations Association Conference.

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Several US airlines raise baggage fees due to higher oil costs associated with Iran war

Delta, United and JetBlue hiked rates even as Delta announced $1bn pre-tax profit in quarter ending June

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Target Boycott Raises Fresh Questions Over Turnaround Plan And Valuation Target (NYSE:TGT) is facing a new boycott from the American Federation of Teachers tied to its response to immigration enforcement. The union is urging members to avoid Target during the key back to s...

Our union is standing in solidarity with the people of Minnesota and demanding that Target take a stand against ICE. Our members will be shopping elsewhere for back-to-school this year.
uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/target-...

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ICE agents reportedly detain wife of US soldier just days after their marriage

‘She got ripped away from me,’ army soldier Matthew Blank said after his wife Annie Ramos was detained in Louisiana

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Not great

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Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account

Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/u...

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Dozens of Violations Found at Migrant Detention Camp in Texas

A review of Camp East Montana in Texas found failures in medical care, disease control and oversight, including improperly documented uses of force”

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/u...

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Death of refugee found after being released by Border Patrol determined to be homicide Erie County, New York, officials said the cause of death was “complications of a perforated ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration.”

“The death of a nearly blind refugee who didn’t speak English and was found dead in February in New York state days after Customs and Border Protection officers left him outside a coffee shop was a homicide, a state medical examiner’s office said Wednesday.”

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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"The far right doesn't define how communities move forward. Moving forward is about bringing as many people together as you can, building trust, and delivering real, tangible change."

@bulldogshadow.bsky.social

🎙️ Full conversation coming soon - stay tuned!

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Federal Judge Approves Trump Effort to Obtain List of Jews From Penn

I’d rather sit in prison for the rest of my life than surrender a single Jewish name. Any U of Penn employee who wouldn’t do the same should resign their position #HistoryIsWatching

“Judge Approves Trump Effort to Obtain List of Jews From Penn” www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/u...

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Arrest Thwarts Plot to Assassinate Pro-Palestinian Activist

Arrest Thwarts Plot to Assassinate Pro-Palestinian Activist

“Mr. Heifler was arrested at his home shortly after he and the undercover detective built eight Molotov cocktails that he planned to use at what he believed to be Ms. Kiswani’s home address.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/n...

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PBS ran a show last night..."White With Fear".
One guy interviewed worked on DT's 2016 campaign said he suggested a fake assassination then. It didn't get pursued.

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MAGA is "White with Fear" which is making them more angry and dangerously violent
MAGA is "White with Fear" which is making them more angry and dangerously violent YouTube video by The Dean Obeidallah Show

Eric Ward and Andrew Goldberg spoke to me about their new PBS documentary "White with Fear" that is a brutally honest look at why the "MAGA whites" are getting angrier. They warn MAGA will become even more dangerous and violent as they lose power! youtu.be/K0WOJvH-q_Y?...

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'White With Fear' and two other documentaries to watch right now Documentaries about how politicians have stoked fear through language, a naturalist's effort to find a massive elephants and pro bowlers are among this month's recommendations.

'White With Fear' and two other documentaries to watch right now

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Reminder….tonight on PBS…”White With Fear”…….check your tv listing for time…..(you can thank me later)👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

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This Saturday, join your local No Kings March and Rally. Not because of the “other side”. Not for more fake binary bullshit. But because of us. Because of who we want to be with each other.

It’s time to believe in each other

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White with Fear is Tuesday night on PBS.

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Thank you! I think people will find it helpful to understanding the moment. Grateful to PBS. March 24th (check local listings).

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Just listened to your interview with Moment magazine. Looking forward to seeing "White with Fear" on Tuesday night.

#BlackAndJewishAmerica

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtgC...

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Trump Says He Will Send ICE Agents to Airports on Monday

After Minneapolis. I wonder how many pilots, flight attendants and service workers Trump’s militia will gun down in America’s airports?

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/u...

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Father of service member killed in Iran war said he never told Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job Hegseth said "family after family" of service members killed urged the administration to “not stop until the job is done." The father said he appreciated the compassion that Hegseth and Trump showed h...

“Hegseth said ‘family after family’ of service members killed urged the administration to ‘not stop until the job is done.’ The father said he appreciated the compassion that Hegseth and Trump showed him during their visit.”

www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

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Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

Americans are dying and homeless because they can’t afford health care. Uh, no. #JustSayNo

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion to Fund Iran War www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/w...

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Not at all! Quite the opposite. I appreciate your weighing in. I think we are all trying reckon with this moment and more perspectives help that to happen.

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