Contrarians in the Classroom and Beyond
AFT Members Get All-Access to The Contrarian Free for 3 Months
Welcome to The Contrarian, a media outlet where we refuse to bend the knee, vigorously challenge unchecked authority, and demand accountability from our nation’s leaders. Our resistance journalism helps fund litigation against corruption in the Trump regime.
AFT has been a critical player in the fight to preserve our democracy; litigating against this chaos and helping to turn out people nationwide for peaceful protests. Thank you for all that you do!
Educators are on the frontlines of democracy. Your work matters.
Democracy faces an unprecedented threat from an authoritarian movement built on lies and contempt for the rule of law. The most critical defenses of democracy—a robust, independent free press and an educated, engaged populace—have been weakened by constant, systematic attacks. We are here to fight back.
Your courage is contagious
You deserve tools that help teach media literacy, civics, and critical thinking in the face of an administration who seeks to erase history and distort truth to serve their corrupt agenda.
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How It Works
Step 1
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Step 2
Get instant access to all our Substack content, including daily emails, articles, videos and podcasts featuring some of the brightest minds and keenest experts—legal scholars, historians, civil rights leaders, political activists, union leaders, creatives, policymakers, and journalists—to deliver the unvarnished truth, make sense of the chaos, and help formulate a response to defeat the noxious threat we face today.
Step 3
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FAQs
Why is this free for AFT members?
Educators shape how students understand democracy and the world. Offering free access is one way we support that work — no catch, just full access for 3 months.
Do I need to verify I’m an AFT member?
Just use the special code AFT2026 when you sign up.
Can I share articles with students?
Yes, we encourage it!