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Myghea, The next Supreme Court justice will have enormous power over the future of Americans’ lives, especially for public school students. We should confirm a fair-minded constitutionalist who will uphold equality and justice for all and favor everyday Americans over the wealthy and corporations. The justice will likely be the deciding vote on whether it is constitutional to divert tax payers’ dollars away from public schools to fund private ones, whether educators have a voice on the job advocating for themselves and their students, and whether health insurance companies must cover Americans with pre-existing conditions. Click here to learn more about Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his stances on vouchers, Affirmative Action, workers' rights, health care, and other issues. We teach our students to be fair, to challenge their own assumptions, and to treat others with dignity and respect. We should expect the same from our next Supreme Court justice. Sincerely, Mary Kusler Senior Director, Center for Advocacy National Education Association Learn More >

Myghea, Between the Supreme Court’s decision on Wednesday in Janus and the news of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, I worry about the future of our country. But instead of doing nothing, I’m doubling down. Will you join me? Take the #RedForEd pledge and stand with NEA as we continue to build a strong union that advocates for the opportunity students need to succeed. Add your name > #RedForEd is more than a color and a hashtag. It’s a movement built on the promise that every student deserves a great public school and that educators, parents, and community members will not sit silent while states slash public education funding.  So, let’s come together. Let’s organize. Let’s keep fighting for the resources our students need to succeed. Thanks for joining us, Mary Kusler Senior Director, Center for Advocacy National Education Association  P.S. Want to know more about the Janus decision? Check out our resource page.

Myghea, With its decision in Janus v. AFSCME, the U.S. Supreme Court today turned its back on American workers—the educators, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and public servants who make our communities strong and safe. The Court’s ruling is a massive gift to the special interests and billionaires who already benefit from a system that is rigged in their favor and against the rights and freedoms of working people. They brought this case to silence our voice and make it more difficult to join together to advocate for our students and communities. But make no mistake: we will not be silent. We are organized and determined to stand together and fight for the resources our students need to succeed. Take the #RedForEd pledge and stand with NEA as we continue to build a strong union that advocates for the opportunity students need to succeed. Add your name > As we saw earlier this year in state after state that went #RedForEd, educators—joined by parents and community members—are a force to be reckoned with. We will do what it takes to roll back years of funding cuts and to make sure our students have up-to-date textbooks, desks and chairs that aren’t broken, the latest technology, and adequate school buildings. Now, we must continue to build this movement by coming together to advocate for students like never before. So whether you are an educator, parent, or community member, please show your support for strong public schools by taking the #RedForEd pledge today. Thank you for your continued involvement with the National Education Association. Your support of great public schools for every child matters more and more every day. In solidarity, Lily Eskelsen García President National Education Association P.S. For more information about today’s decision in the Janus case, read more at NEA Today.