In America, we have No Kings
The bad news - we are facing multiple crises created by this administration - the good news - we are organized and stronger than ever.
In America, we have No Kings.
Today, the message is a brief one. If words, and good ones at that, are what your are seeking in this moment, please feel empowered to read President Weingarten’s latest New York Times article — Taking action against authoritarianism.
Last week, working people across the country mobilized for what may have been the largest day of mass protest in American history. This week, our country is barreling towards a regime change war that no one voted for. This is why we organize, and in this moment we are strong.
In addition to launching attacks on Iran without receiving Congressional authorization, this administration is STILL trying to ram the Big, Ugly Betrayal Budget down our throats. We have to walk and chew gum at the same time.
Join us tomorrow for a member to member phonebank to oppose this tax give-away for billionaires and the cuts to basic needs for children, seniors, veterans and low- and moderate-income Americans that it includes.
Then, join us this Thursday at 7 PM Eastern Time for an AFT Activist check in where we will discuss how we build forward from No Kings Day and what our plans look like for the next six months. Registration information is below.
Activists Never Retire.
Quote for June
“Hope will Never Be Silent.”
— Harvey Milk
Featured Activity
AFT Action - Call on Congress! Protect the Essentials - Not the Billionaires
Tuesday, Jun 24, 6:00pm-7:45pm ET
Wednesday, July 2, 6:00pm–7:45pm ET
Make sure legislators hear loud and clear that their constituents are watching, and we’re ready to defend what matters. Call your fellow AFT members and ask them to contact their representatives about protecting Medicaid from dangerous cuts.
Click Here to Sign Up via Mobilize
AFTvotes Activist Check-in and What’s Next!
Thursday, June 26 - 7:00pm-8:00pm ET
This country doesn’t belong to a king—we must stay organized to make sure it never does! Join AFTvotes as we kick off our organizing push for the second half of this year. We’ll share what’s ahead, and spotlight opportunities to stay engaged. See you there!
Click Here to Register for an Event in Your Community!
Bisignano Watch
After this week, the AFTerburner’s newest segment — Bisignano Watch — will become Oligarchy Watch. We track the latest news from Trump’s Cabinet of Oligarchs as it relates to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and older Americans, so you don’t have to.
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued an order allowing DOGE to access sensitive information that the AFT and our allies are suing to protect. The litigation is still ongoing and may very well rule in our favor. But in the meantime, this reckless order by the six conservative Justices of the court endangers the privacy of every American.
This disheartening news came just days after the NYT reported that Palantir — a tech company run by Peter Thiel, a long time ally of Elon Musk, JD Vance and Donald Trump — has been awarded a Federal contract to compile data on Americans. While Elon Musk may have fallen from grace (very publicly and hilariously we might add), DOGE and its “people”, like Frank Bisignano, are carrying on the mission of creating a Federal government that serves the interests of the wealthiest among us.
Next AFTerburners Team Meeting
The next AFTerburners Team Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00pm Eastern Time. The Zoom information for our upcoming meeting is below.
July 15 Team Meeting Zoom Information:
NEW! Register for our Team Meeting via Mobilize.
Link: https://aft.zoom.us/j/98410764231?pwd=QlNaL0RjK08vVzc5WHF0UVhmSzJKZz09
Meeting ID: 984 1076 4231
Passcode: 101511