Senator Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor since 7pm last night to protest the Trump Administration’s policies. He is using his time on the Senate floor to share the stories of Americans across the country who have already been harmed by the Trump administration’s actions.

Technically, this is not a filibuster because Booker is not delaying the Senate from passing a bill or confirming a nominee.

Historically, one of the longest single-person filibusters was by Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, who spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes in 1957 in an unsuccessful attempt to block the Civil Rights Act.

​The most recent notable overnight filibuster in the U.S. Senate occurred on June 15, 2016, when Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut spoke for nearly 15 hours to advocate for gun control legislation following the Orlando nightclub shooting. He aimed to push for votes on measures to expand background checks and prevent individuals on terrorist watch lists from purchasing firearms.

Prior to this, on December 10, 2010, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont delivered an 8-hour and 37-minute speech opposing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This was not a traditional filibuster intended to block legislation. His extended speech was a significant overnight address highlighting concerns about tax policy favoring the wealthy.

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But as you probably already saw, President Trump just signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to initiate steps toward dismantling the Department of Education, aiming to shift control of school policy to the states. However, fully abolishing the department necessitates congressional approval, which is currently lacking. Anyone with a BASIC AF civics education already knows this.

However, as of March 2025, the Trump administration has implemented significant budgetary reductions within the U.S. Department of Education (DOE):​

* Workforce Reduction: The DOE's workforce has been reduced by approximately 50%, equating to around 2,200 positions. This reduction was achieved through a combination of voluntary resignations and terminations. ​Business Insider

* Program Funding Cuts: The administration has canceled 169 contracts totaling $881 million, primarily affecting the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research division of the DOE. This action has led to the cessation of numerous research projects and educational programs.

* Impact on Services: These budgetary measures have raised concerns about the DOE's capacity to manage federal student loans, enforce civil rights laws in educational settings, and support programs for low-income and special needs students. ​

So, once again, it's important to note that while these internal budget cuts are substantial. However, any formal move to abolish the Department of Education would require congressional approval.

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They tried to erase Jackie Robinson—and public pressure forced them to bring him back. The Department of Defense (DOD) quietly removed an article honoring Robinson’s military service as part of a larger purge targeting anything labeled “DEI.” The article, which had been on the DOD website for years, told the story of Robinson’s time in the Army, including how he was nearly court-martialed for refusing to move to the back of a segregated military bus. By Wednesday morning, the page was gone. By Wednesday afternoon—after media outlets and the public started asking questions—it magically reappeared. The Pentagon called it “a mistake”. But was it?

This isn’t just about Jackie Robinson. His temporary erasure is part of a deliberate effort to strip history of any context that acknowledges racism, discrimination, or the fight for civil rights. The same purge led to the takedown of pages honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, Navajo Code Talkers, and other trailblazers. They are trying to rewrite our history.

We must keep calling this out or more of it will disappear.

🚨 BREAKING: Trump Moves to Kill the Department of Education 🚨

Tonight, just as news broke that Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, I sat down with AFT President Randi Weingarten to talk about what this means for our schools, our students, our parents, and our democracy.

We dug into the history of the Department of Education, why it actually matters to most Americans (spoiler: unless you’re a billionaire, this affects you), and how the AFT is gearing up to challenge this move in court.

This is a fight for the future of public education—and it’s happening now. Watch the full interview on Yo, Miss!, originally recorded on Instagram Live. 🔥📚💥

Trump is trying to dismantle public education. Randi Weingarten and the AFT are fighting back. Will you join us? Attend a protest, show up at a school board meeting, educate others about what you learned from this interview—and, no matter what, don’t give up.

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The Trump administration’s recent moves to limit how we teach U.S. history is an assault on our democracy. With their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) measures, they are trying to whitewash the past, eliminating crucial discussions about race, identity, and the historical injustices that have shaped this country. It’s an attempt to control what students can learn about the struggles of marginalized communities, and it is part of a dangerous trend to undermine critical thinking in education. Timothy Snyder, historian and expert on totalitarianism, has warned us about "memory laws"—the idea that when we manipulate history, we not only erase painful truths but also rewrite the very fabric of democracy. These laws aren't just about what we teach; they’re about shaping what future generations will know—and, perhaps more importantly, what they won’t.

This isn’t just about history; it’s about power. When we suppress the full story of America—particularly the struggles for justice, equality, and civil rights—we deny students the tools they need to understand and engage with their world. By whitewashing our past, the administration is undermining the very foundation of democracy. Snyder argues that when we forget, we lose the ability to act in the present. If we let this continue, we risk becoming a society that is controlled by those who want to keep us in the dark. As educators, it’s our job to stand against this erasure. We have to keep teaching the full, complex history of our country so that students can grapple with the truth and, hopefully, build a more just future.

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