John,
Education is the foundation of democracy. It ensures that every child, no matter their background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future.
Right now, House Republicans are launching an all-out attack on public education with H.R. 899, a bill to eliminate the Department of Education. This bill would gut our education system, leaving kids and families at the mercy of state legislatures controlled by right-wing extremists who want to turn education into a privilege, not a right.
If they succeed, millions of students will suffer. No more Pell Grants or federal student loans. No oversight for states slashing public school budgets. No national protections for students with disabilities or against discrimination.
Make no mistake, this is about power and control. The far right knows that an educated nation questions authority, demands progress, and votes. They want to destroy the very institution that teaches young people to think critically and participate in democracy.
We can stop them. If House Democrats hold firm, they only need to flip a few Republicans to defeat this bill. Sign and send your urgent message to Congress: STOP H.R. 899 and defend public education!
Education is not just about books and classrooms, it’s about our collective future.
Without the Department of Education, states with far-right leadership will decimate school funding, erase protections for marginalized students, and prioritize private, for-profit schools over public education.
The gap between rich and poor will grow wider. The dream of college will fade for millions. And democracy itself will suffer.
This isn’t a drill. Republicans are trying to dismantle public education, and we have to stop them. We’ve beaten back attacks like this before, but only when people like you raise your voice.
Tell Congress: Reject this radical assault on public education. VOTE NO on H.R. 899.
Together, we can defend democracy and the right to education for all.
- DFA AF Team
