If public education isn't fully resourced, we will still see the majority of our schools inadequately funded across the state - meaning that cuts or property taxes make up the difference.

Students in alternative schools carry more than most before they even walk through the door. But without full funding, those resources are stretched thin.

What happens outside the classroom doesn’t stay outside the classroom.

If we truly believe children are our future, then our budgets should reflect it. Investing in education is investing in stronger communities, a healthier economy, and a better tomorrow.

Illinois’ public universities are being slowly starved—and students are paying the price. Years of chronic underfunding have led to program cuts, fewer faculty and staff, and rising tuition and fees at our public colleges and universities.

Underfunding has consequences. It looks like crowded classrooms, understaffed campuses, rising tuition, and stretched public services. With our Full Funding Friday actions, we're showing lawmakers and the public that schools and communities need full funding to thrive.

Save the dates! IFT members will be joining events around the state to on May Day to demand that our government put our students and working people over greedy billionaires and corporate profits. Then, we'll be taking our fight for funding to Springfield on May 27.

On May Day, we spent the day with IFT Secretary‑Treasurer Pankaj Sharma and his class bringing American history and literature to life.

Educators know that supporting English language learners takes time, skill, and resources. It means dedicated staff. It means collaboration. It means the ability to meet students where they are and help them grow.

Illinois has one of the lowest ratios of state employees per capita in the nation. As a result, chronic understaffing delays vital services for families, seniors, and small businesses. But equitable state funding can help! If we raise revenue by taxing the ultra-wealthy...

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Rep, Zoe Lofgren: ..."My Republican colleagues called a hearing on threats to the Supreme Court’s legitimacy, so I decided to read just a few examples of the $2.4 million in gifts Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted from his ultra wealthy allies"

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Not confirmed officially. But I think it's a safe bet . This would make an easy payday of at least $59M for the Trump family. I can see this dragged out for years in court. Regardless, take it away, Bobby D!

(1/4) Since being elected as MP for Kensington and Bayswater, I’ve been determined to unlock the full potential of South Kensington station, tackling dangerous overcrowding and making it safer and fully accessible for all.

This Public Service Recognition Week, I had the chance to meet the incredible public safety communicators who answer 911 calls in our community. Their work is demanding, fast-paced, and essential to keeping residents safe.

Nice ovation for Scott Laughton when he’s announced in the Maple Leafs starting lineup.

🌟 Applications close today for our Leadership Development Opportunities 2026/27 🌟 ☑️ Professional Development Lead ☑️ School Development Lead ☑️ Primary Mastery Specialist ☑️ Secondary Mastery Specialist ☑️ Further Education Mastery Specialist Don't miss out 👉️ bbomathshub.org.uk/project_cate...

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Punch Brothers perform "New Bike" from their upcoming album, 'The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers,' in Nashville in this video by Josh Goleman. The album—the band's first of all instrumental tunes—is due July 24. Watch the video and pre-order the album at punchbrothers.lnk.to/unsungadvent...

I often get asked why I don't take corporate contributions. It's because I work for Californians, not special interests. I'm unfraid to stand up to anyone to do what's best for California families.

Los Angeles needs 450k units of housing today. I’m going to Congress to finally fully fund Section 8 and get people housed. Make it federal policy for LA to upzone to multi-family home zones everywhere and to modernize permitting. Solve housing and we solve affordability, jobs and homelessness.

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“Our soldiers are in Israel right now to defend the Israelis. Do the Israelis pay for our military? Are they the ones shelling out a trillion dollars a year for our military? NO!” #iran #war #trump

AMAZING With all that has been going on the amazing achievement of the Artemis space flight around the moon is getting missed. #space #artemis #moon #spaceflight

Le FRQ et le MSSS annoncent le financement d’un projet pour favoriser la sécurisation culturelle dans le réseau de la santé et des services sociaux, avec des partenaires des Premières Nations et Inuit. Félicitations à Karine Millaire @umontreal.ca et son équipe! Détails: https://tinyurl.com/mryj2rm8

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We humbly request your mercy to help our community with clean water, health centers, and music instruments for our church worship services."

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Released on this day in 1951 was the sci-fi/horror film, 'The Thing from Another World'. Starring Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey, and Douglas Spencer, it is the story of scientists and Air Force officials who fend off a bloodthirsty alien organism. #OnThisDay

The U.S. is ramping up pressure on Cuba again. Intelligence warnings, drone allegations, and a possible Raúl Castro indictment now have some comparing it to the Cold War playbook.

Who would’ve guessed that procrastination isn’t a good deal?

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One of my all-time favorite moments from Colbert’s show — this exchange with Dua Lipa on faith and grief.

one of them made her name and money profiteering on my lupus medication to the point of shortage for patients and her fellow insurrectionist uhhh boyfriend is currently running for congress in florida(:

So gutted for him - not 😂

Cambridge has a new Guinness World Record holder 🏅 @eng.cam.ac.uk @queens.cam.ac.uk student James Goh spun a tungsten fidget spinner on one finger for 30 minutes and 34.54 seconds! That's nearly 5 minutes longer than the previous record and around 20 times longer than a standard spinner 💫

Kevin McAllister is back on #ThePMAs judging panel for 2025! Kevin started as a content creator before joining Bend Studio, where he has spent four years working in Accessibility and Outreach and now is the Creative and Product Lead on Days Gone Remastered. Welcome back, Kevin!

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RIGHT NOW: Hundreds rally in front of the White House demanding ‘No war on Iran!’

Last week’s shoot was 🔥 — literally. Big thanks to the crew who brought the heat (and put it out). Epic footage incoming. 🎬 #BTS #FireSafety #ProductionLife

🧱 24 cuadrillas llegadas desde varios puntos de España han participado en el concurso de albañilería 'Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad'. ⏰ Tienen 4 horas para construir un cubo apoyado en un vértice, obra elegida por el jurado. ✏️ Es la edición número 20. #cáceres #concursoalbañilería

While people are being served maggot infested food at Delaney Hall this is the message from Greg Bovino to #ICE There is literally no shame when it comes to this regime.

Republican Senator shrugs off soaring gas prices

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I'm certain that the first amendment zone is the ENTIRE United States of America

Proven racist felon Trump has been running since 2000.

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