Educators and public workers understand budgets because we live with their consequences. We see what happens when lawmakers prioritize megaproject tax breaks over education funding, and we know exactly what our students lose as a result.

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.

School closes. Paychecks stop. Bills don’t. PSRPs keep our schools running all year — but every summer they’re left without income and without unemployment insurance access. This week, there's still time to show up for them.

When classrooms are too large, students get less individual attention, educators are stretched thin, and learning suffers. Teachers know this because they live it every day. Students feel it because it shapes their experience in school.

Full funding for our schools means: ✅ Smaller class sizes ✅ Stocked libraries ✅ Student-centered spaces ✅ Investment in teachers and staff

Educators know what kids need, and we've got clear ideas to get there. But right now, schools are being asked to do more with less while corporations are getting tax breaks.

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.

Hear firsthand from AFT Local 604 members in the East Aurora council how fully funding public education would directly improve the lives of their students.

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.

Building repairs, upgraded school buildings, and smaller class sizes are just some of the ways Champaign students would benefit if their district was fully funded. That's what's on the table.

Bye bye 1st amendment! See ya 2nd! 4th, 5th, 10th, 14th... didn't see those going! 😫 We are being stripped of our rights and our money! Do something about it! #donlemon #constitutionalrights #criminal #vote #actnow

Today is UAV Day — a tribute to one of the most critical tools in modern warfare. Drones of all types prove their effectiveness daily. Without them, thousands of enemy drones would continue destroying entire cities. 1/3

Film: Three O'Clock High (1987) [PG-13] Studio: Universal Pictures Character: Mr. O'Rourke Actor: John P. Ryan Director: Phil Joanou Screenwriters: Richard Christian Matheson & Tom Szollosi Timestamp: 1:20:37 cinematicfbombs.com/2026/02/03/1...

Shame on the SNP for trying to silence me on child poverty. They tried their best to shout me down today at PMQs but failed. The SNP cannot handle the truth that they had 8 years to lift the two child benefit cap - it takes a Labour Government to deliver.

I think I need more variations of the little shell guys Ones that throw things, ones that jump, etc. I might make all enemies harder to destroy, but have them re-spawn much less often🤔 Balance is tough to figure out #indiedev #pixelart #indiegames

The B2i Digital team is pleased to announce Anfield Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: AEC | TSXV: AEC) is participating in the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference (OTC Markets Group) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT. B2i Digital is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser.

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King Trump is bored with his Iran War. He is bored with people asking about Healthcare. He is bored with campaign promises like no new wars and affordability. The Bored King is only interested in his toys like the Gilded Ballroom... #FundHealthcareNotWar

Modern luxury isn’t about ownership; it’s protection. In a world of distraction, true wealth lies in: clear thinking, deep sleep, slow movement, quiet living. We were taught success meant speed and noise, but value is in pauses. Choose a life that feels good inside, not just looks good outside. 🌿🕯️

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The 20th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Lyubart” is also joining the trend with its take on the film “Apex.” Translation: “You said you like danger.”

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🇦🇷🦠 The city of #Ushuaia, in the southern Argentinian region of Patagonia, has found itself at the center of the #Hantavirus scare. Locals now fear that the outbreak will impact tourism, a key sector of the local economy ⤵️

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CHRISTMAS CRACKER 🧨 Q: What is half of infinity? A: Nity Merry Christmas 🎄 Anne Marie McGowan @noodlerecords #merrychristmas

Can you believe that the Temple Maker 64 demo comes out the DAY AFTER TOMORROW? 💥 #indiegames #zelda #nintendo64

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Oreo’s “sustainable” #palmoil is a #greenwashing myth—deforestation and human rights abuses continue in #Mondelēz’s supply chain. Demand real change! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife #HumanRights @palmoildetect.bsky.social 🌴☠️🚫 palmoildetectives.com/2026/02/04/o...

I hate Myron Gaines but this argument was so well put. #Freepalestine, #Justice, #Progressivism

Audio Director Dominic Vega takes us through how we’re adding a needle-drop moments to the game experience. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. bit.ly/007FirstLigh... #EarnTheNumber #007FirstLight

"I think that side of my history being represented in art is really cool." A new, free exhibit at the Kemper Art Museum is giving St. Louisans a rare look at contemporary photography from China—capturing the country’s shift toward globalization from the 1990s through the mid-2000s.

Does this look like a: a) White House Cabinet meeting b) North Korean TV segment

Came for the politics. Stayed for the fish. Left with my heart full and my plate alarmingly empty. See y'all at the convention later! Let me know if you want to get involved in building a new American dream together & we'll make it happen. #Mayra4Congress #scdems #scdemweekend #DemocraticConvention

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1️⃣/2️⃣ #Seide Für die traditionelle Herstellung sogenannter Haspelseide werden die sich verpuppenden Raupen des Maulbeerspinners in ihren Kokons mittels kochenden Wassers oder Dampfes abgetötet. Anschließend gibt es noch ein heißes Bad, damit sich der Klebstoff löst,der die Seidenfäden im Kokon 2️⃣⤵️

RT @JomboyMedia: Legendary coach ends his career arguing a game-ending pitch clock violation

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As Director Gabbard testifies before the House Intelligence Committee, I want to remind her of her own words from 2020 warning about the consequences of war with Iran.

We are all just humans, experiencing life for the first time. Be kind to yourself. #nwtherapygroup #NWTG #mentalhealth

Turns out that #QAnon - yes, QAnon - was more right about the #EpsteinFiles than anyone admitted...but not about everything.

So we’re just attacking countries to steal their oil 🧐 Trump claims oil was taken to Houston. Do we know what happened to the $500 million he took from Venezuela and moved to a bank account in Qatar? Trump tells on himself in today’s Kennedy Center Board Meeting

Walked out of this internal prison like #ChainBreaker #WayMaker #GameChanger #MusicSky #Faith #Redemption #Transformation #SpiritualGrowth #Christianity #Grace #Worship

Ohioans have a simply choice: an actual doctor or a billionaire conman who tried to sell a failed drug as a cure for Alzheimers. That's not opinion. That is verifiable and indisputable fact. This reel just adds more context to who that billionaire really is.

We need more folks in Congress like this 👇. Elect this guy.

Navigating change can be tough! 🚧 For users, major implementations shake up familiar routines and expectations. 🙃 Creating early familiarity is key to success. 💪 #Salesforce #SalesforceTrainingSolutions #SalesforceSuccessSecrets

🤝 Satisfacció del president de la Generalitat pel pacte assolit entre el departament d'Educació i la majoria dels sindicats del sector 🗣️ @salvadorilla.bsky.social: És un primer pas per posar els esforços en assolir l'excel·lència" ➕ Info: rtve.es/n/17091243

Watch Morning Minute feat. WPR's @anyavw.bsky.social & WisPolitics.com's @jrrosswrites.bsky.social discussing a "setback" in modernizing #Wisconsin's #unemployment system. -Full program: wiseye.org/2025/08/08/r... -Subscribe: wiseye.org/newsletters #WisconsinEye #wipolitics

Tired of the "organic or nothing" price premium? 🥦💸 You can't control industrial supply chains, but you can control the final filter before food enters your biology🧵

🎙️ In this clip from the Sumud Podcast, Mother Agapia responds to claims by Christian Zionists that Israel has a religious right to exist. Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos is a Greek American Orthodox nun  🎬 Full episode on https://sumudpod.com @dredhasan.bsky.social  | @sumudpod.com  | @motheragapia

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 WSJ: Trump told aides he intends to maintain the current ceasefire with Iran and would only consider restarting a full-scale military campaign if Iranian attacks kill U.S. troops. 🛢️ FT: War and shipments through Strait of Hormuz have pushed US oil inventories to their lowest level since 2004.

We might have missed Monday's stream, but we're going to stream SILKSONG tonight to make up for it! A massive thank you to all who joined us for DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION last night, especially @pixelpolyphil.bsky.social and YsabelEsmeCook who joined The Focus Group after a BumbleAbi raid!

Trump compared the UFC cage being built on the White House lawn to the Eiffel Tower, suggesting it may never be removed after the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event. #TrailerTrashPresident

Foraging is growing in popularity across Canada, but experts say proper identification is critical. Mia Gordon learns how to distinguish three popular wild foods. ⬇️ Watch more video: https://ow.ly/aM7i50Z6mqh

President Trump said that Cuba is a "failed nation" and said the U.S. wants it to be a "nicely run country" after he was asked whether Washington's sanctions on Havana was meant to accelerate its collapse.