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Secret cross-partisan AI summit yields pro-human declaration

An invite-only New Orleans meeting of about 90 civic, labor, religious, and political leaders and AI researchers produced the Pro-Human AI Declaration—five principles to center humanity in AI and prevent the concentration of power—backed by a broad coalition that ranges from unions to faith groups and high-profile figures. The organizers say the declaration is meant to inspire a pro-human movement and influence policy, not campaign, and poll data show broad public support for its principles. The event deliberately excluded industry voices to avoid corporate influence on AI governance.

via The Verge|

#afl-cio-tech-institute #ai #future-of-life-institute

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Teachers Union Leader Randi Weingarten Resigns from DNC Amid Leadership Dispute

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, resigned from her role in the Democratic Party's leadership, citing disagreements with the party's direction and her backing of a rival candidate, Ben Wikler. Her departure follows recent resignations within the DNC amid internal conflicts, highlighting tensions over party unity and strategy.

via Reuters|

#democratic-party #dnc-leadership-dispute #politics

religion2 years ago•2 min saved

"Randi Weingarten's Question Sparks Fact Check on Gender Representation at All-Male Jewish Prayer Service"

Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, faced criticism and a fact-check after questioning the absence of women at an all-male Jewish prayer service. Weingarten, who identifies as a religious Jew, posted a video of the minyan outside the White House and asked where the women were. However, Orthodox Judaism has practiced gender-separated prayers for centuries, and the women were praying separately. Social media users and commentator Mark Levin criticized Weingarten's lack of understanding, with some suggesting she was attempting to shame the pro-Israel event. This incident follows another controversy where Weingarten was called out for promoting an article on the rise of homeschooling.

via Fox News|

#gender-separation #jewish-prayer-service #orthodox-judaism

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Randi Weingarten's Attack on DeSantis Backfires, Exposing Nationwide School Closures"

Critics called out American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten for attacking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on education, accusing her of trying to keep schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Weingarten had previously testified about her union's role in influencing school lockdown policies. Critics argued that Weingarten's claims were hypocritical, as she supported school closures herself. Some saw Weingarten's attack as a strong endorsement of DeSantis, who criticized former President Donald Trump's handling of the pandemic during a GOP debate.

via Fox News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #covid-19-pandemic #education

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Attacks on Motherhood Draw Criticism.

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) criticized Republicans for not condemning Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) attack on American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, in which she said the union leader is “not a mother,” even though she has stepchildren. Frost, who was adopted, called out the bigotry against adoptive parents and urged them not to let anyone diminish their role. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) also called Greene’s comments “unacceptable.” The Hill has reached out to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) for comment.

via The Hill|

#marjorie-taylor-greene #maxwell-frost #parenting

education2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten.

Epidemiologist Dr. Tracy Høeg accused American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten of misrepresenting her study to Congress to argue that schools should have remained closed during the height of COVID-19. Høeg's study, published by the CDC, found low levels of coronavirus transmission in schools. She claimed that the CDC ignored her study and European data, and instead relied on the AFT's advice. Høeg disagreed with the AFT's requests for mitigation to reopen schools and warned about the dangers of not reopening schools in multiple op-eds.

via New York Post |

#cdc #covid-19 #education

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounding Randi Weingarten's School Policies

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings criticized American Federation of Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten for her involvement in pandemic-era school closures, accusing her of having "no remorse" for the damage done to children's education. Weingarten defended her actions during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill, insisting that she had consistently pushed for school reopenings. Jennings pointed out that the US had lagged behind European counterparts on return-to-school initiatives, and Weingarten responded that the schools in Europe that opened sooner had the necessary safety precautions in place.

via New York Post |

#american-federation-of-teachers #capitol-hill #education

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy surrounds Randi Weingarten's push for school lockdowns and closures.

Randi Weingarten, the head of one of the most powerful teachers unions in the US, was criticized on CNN for supporting school lockdowns during the pandemic. CNN commentator Scott Jennings rebuked Weingarten for her pro-lockdown rhetoric, stating that parents believe she is responsible for school closures. Weingarten argued back that she understood the importance of reopening schools and keeping people safe, citing polls that showed parents supported the need for both. Teachers unions have faced criticism for pressuring schools to remain closed throughout the pandemic.

via Fox News|

#covid-19 #education #education-policy

education2 years ago•4 min saved

The Controversial Influence of Randi Weingarten in American Politics and Education.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, attempting to shift blame for keeping K-12 students out of the classroom. However, a subcommittee report revealed that the AFT had an extraordinary degree of input in the CDC's 2021 operational strategy, which kept thousands of schools closed throughout the 2020-21 school year. Weingarten's appearance before the committee exposed the extent of the AFT's influence on government policy, particularly at the state and local levels, and its prioritization of growing financial resources and political power over student outcomes and workplace concerns.

via Fox News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #education

education2 years ago•5 min saved

Randi Weingarten faces criticism over COVID school closures and CDC access.

Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers chief, refused to apologize for advocating for school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite evidence showing that schools were often less dangerous than the community at large. Weingarten and her allies in Democratic politics used their leverage to keep school doors closed to students for more than a year, with catastrophic results for the learning and mental health of those students. The continued gaslighting from leaders of COVID response like Weingarten and Dr. Anthony Fauci is a perfect picture of why public trust in public health and public education have cratered.

via New York Post |

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #covid-19

education2 years ago•6 min saved

GOP challenges Randi Weingarten on COVID-19 school closures and CDC access.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, will testify before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to address her union's role in influencing public policy on school lockdowns. Weingarten will call on lawmakers to "think bigger than the faulty premise of this inquiry," which is the claim that AFT inappropriately coordinated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2021 to make last-minute changes to school reopening guidance. Weingarten and teachers unions as a whole have been targeted by critics for having had a hand in keeping schools closed throughout the pandemic.

via Fox News|

#american-federation-of-teachers #cdc #covid-19

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Teachers Union Chief Enlists Lawyer and Responds to GOP Claims Ahead of Hill Testimony.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has hired a top white-collar defense attorney, Michael Bromwich, ahead of her scheduled testimony on school closures during the Covid-19 crisis to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic next week. The union is facing allegations of influencing federal disease-mitigation guidelines that led to school closures. Bromwich has countered that the union's role was limited and proposed changes that were uncontroversial. The union has welcomed the opportunity to testify and cooperate with the committee's work.

via POLITICO|

#american-federation-of-teachers #covid-19 #education