Social justice educator, President of @AFTmass. Committed to creating schools & workplaces that advance social, economic, racial, climate justice & democracy.
Boston, MA
Joined March 2015
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Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
President @chrissylynch29 just joined @JessJTang from @AFTMass, Rich Couture from @AFGENational Co. 215, and thousands of Bostonians to send the Trump/Musk administration a clear message: #HandsOff Massachusetts, #HandsOff our workers, #HandsOff our #Unions! @AFLCIO #mapoli
Also love that it was labor night and the partnership with the @massaflcio was fundraising for support to an addiction recovery fund. ✊🍀
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
The world's richest person is targeting me & other teachers because we are fighting for vital fed’l ed programs that help families & students. They attack because they want tax cuts for the rich. Stop taking money from poor kids & kids with disabilities. xitter.cf/elonmusk/status/190161…
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
.@MayorWu came to Washington to defend Boston, tell an accurate story of our vibrant and diverse city, and affirm that immigration is essential to our city's success.
She did not just meet the moment—she exceeded it.
ALT Photo of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley at a House Oversight Committee hearing. Mayor Wu is holding her infant daughter Mira.
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
DOGE is a trojan horse to gut labor, consumer, and environmental protections.
If DOGE actually wanted to cut waste, it would address the massive tax loopholes, government contracts, and subsidies that benefit the wealthy and large corporations.
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
BREAKING: Massive anti-Trump protest taking place outside the US Capitol building.
I certainly don’t remember Americans protesting Biden’s presidency like this. Crowd size matters, right?
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Musk is firing people who operate the Veterans Crisis Line. One of the most substantial and successful tools to fight veteran suicide today. They literally did a 2014 documentary about it that won an Oscar. Can someone point me to the outrage from the MAGA “we love the troops” crowd?
Nope…crickets. It’s always been a lie.
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
All my life I have studied democratization and autocratization. My 1st field trip was to newly democratic Argentina. I then added autocracies to my portfolio: Cuba, Ven, etc. I think I can recognize the stages of transition to authoritarianism. Here are the boxes checked off.
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Boston deserves a democratic school committee masspoliticsprofs.org/2025/0… @lguisbond
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Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Happening TOMORROW at 7 PM EST: Join @rweingarten, @AFTEVPDeJesus, @JessJTang, @StacyDavisGates, Gaby Pacheco, @RoweFinkbeiner, Dan McNeil, and Nicolas Espiritu for an urgent town hall on immigration.
Register here: webinars.on24.com/aft/immigr…
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
The decision to pause federal grants and loans is intentionally chaotic and designed for maximum harm, like so many of Donald Trump and the GOP’s recent actions. From hurting food banks to closing daycares, Republicans are targeting everyday people and putting them at risk. Let’s break down what’s at stake. 🧵
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Americans need a federal government that works for them, not against them. The president's actions harm all Americans including children with disabilities, families in need of housing, seniors who rely on Medicaid for healthcare, and first responders. aft.org/press-release/afts-w…
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Firing federal workers won't get Social Security checks out any faster. It won't help veterans or seniors get the care they need.
It just makes things harder.
Federal workers are crucial members of our communities. They get our Social Security checks out, take care of our veterans, and keep us safe when disasters hit. They deserve better.
Listen to @AFGENational President Everett Kelley talk about Schedule F:
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
You know who relies on federal grants?
-Veterans who need housing
-Hungry kids whose parents rely on SNAP benefits
-Police officers who need equipment
-Families who've lost their homes in natural disasters
These are the Americans the Admin has decided to target. It's shameful.
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, has declined to stop Trump's sentencing tomorrow, meaning it will happen. John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett sided with the liberals on the court.
Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
At the very moment democracy is reeling nationally, Lawrence, MA is being denied a democratically elected school committee. Instead let's have: More democracy. Less oligarchy. masspoliticsprofs.org/2024/1… @lguisbond
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Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Beyond honored to be part of this historic bill signing. Thank you to all of the AFT members and retirees who made calls, wrote letters, and fought for years to make these fixes to Social Security.
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Jessica Tang @jessjtang.bsky.social retweeted
Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema's parting gift was to block a pro-worker majority on the NLRB.
If Democrats want to win back working class voters, they must stop listening to the so-called "centrists" on Big Money's payroll.
