The leaders of the United States’ two largest teachers unions, Becky Pringle of the National Education Association (NEA) and Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), have recently been highlighted in discussions about education and activism. This attention stems from a series of investigative reports that have brought to light significant financial contributions by these unions to causes with far-left ideologies.

Documents that have come to the surface indicate that these unions are channeling millions of dollars into such causes, sparking a debate on the role of educational organizations in broader political movements. This revelation has raised questions about the influence and priorities of these unions as they engage with political and social issues beyond the classroom.

Amidst this backdrop, a separate incident has caught the public’s attention. A group of professors, vocal in their criticisms of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have made headlines by calling for legal action against ICE agents. These professors, who describe their stance as a “moderate position,” have drawn a parallel with historical trials, suggesting a need for accountability akin to the Nuremberg trials.

In a related controversy, a radio DJ funded by the University of Massachusetts Lowell has made incendiary remarks, allegedly instructing listeners to “kill JD Vance,” a sitting U.S. Senator. This statement has led to the involvement of the Secret Service, highlighting the severity of the situation and the potential consequences of such rhetoric.

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A flyer promoting UMass Lowell’s WUML radio station from the WUML website, captured on Jan. 12, 2026.  (University of Massachusetts Lowell)

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