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Teachers' Unions Spend $43.5M on Leftist Causes, Critics Say

8/24/2025

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Defending Ed's report states that the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers spent $43.5 million on left-wing causes since 2022.
The unions focus on funding political action committees and left-leaning think tanks instead of educational programs.
Experts argue that the unions prioritize radical ideologies over delivering value to their members.

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Story summary

Defending Ed's report states that the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers spent $43.5 million on left-wing causes since 2022.
The unions focus on funding political action committees and left-leaning think tanks instead of educational programs.
Experts argue that the unions prioritize radical ideologies over delivering value to their members.