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Here’s How Chicago Educators Are Defending Their Students From Trump’s Attacks
They’ve created resources that may be helpful to other teachers who are developing sanctuary plans to protect students.
Trump Administration Plans Criminal Investigations Into Corporate DEIA Programs
The attorney general's directive sparks concerns over the Trump administration's impact on civil rights protections.
Trump’s Move to Abolish Ed Dept. Is Part of Broader Attack on Public Schools
We are witnessing an “extremist, authoritarian power grab to dismantle public education,” says educator Jesse Hagopian.
Erasing History, Erasing Democracy: Trump’s Authoritarian Assault on Education
Trump appears bent on ridding schools of dangerous practices like critical thinking and an unsanitized study of history.
Democrats Attempt to Oppose Musk and Trump Through Bills, Subpoenas, Filibusters
Their efforts, likely doomed from the start due to GOP congressional control, come as voters demand more resistance.
15 Democratic State AGs Vow to Protect Access to Gender-Affirming Care
The joint statement comes as Trump signs an executive order targeting trans athletes in women’s sports.
We Won’t Take Risks Alone. Our Relationships Make a Better World Possible.
Tenant unions can teach us to strategize “with every lever that we have,” says tenant organizer Tracy Rosenthal.
Senate Dems Hold Floor Overnight to Protest Russell Vought’s Nomination to OMB
While Democrats don't have the Senate votes to tank Trump nominees, they can derail the chamber's day-to-day functions.
Rubio Says Trump’s Plan to Expel All Palestinians From Gaza Is “Very Generous”
The secretary of state’s remarks came as Trump faced widespread backlash for his proposal.
Trump Wants to Send Incarcerated US Citizens to El Salvador
Sending US citizens who are incarcerated to other countries' prison systems would be illegal, experts say.