The Chicago Teachers Union has sparked nationwide outrage by honoring convicted cop killer Assata Shakur as a “revolutionary fighter” following her death in Cuba, exposing how woke ideology has infected America’s educational institutions.
Union Celebrates Convicted Murderer
The Chicago Teachers Union posted a social media tribute immediately after Assata Shakur’s death in May 2025, describing the convicted cop killer as a “revolutionary fighter” and “leader of freedom.” Shakur, born Joanne Chesimard, was convicted in 1977 for murdering New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a 1973 traffic stop shootout. She escaped prison in 1979 and lived as a fugitive in Communist Cuba for decades. This shameless glorification of a cop killer represents everything wrong with woke educational leadership.
Bipartisan Backlash Erupts
The CTU’s disgraceful tribute united political leaders across party lines in condemnation, a rare occurrence in today’s polarized climate. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy denounced the tribute as “depraved,” while Chicago aldermen publicly criticized the union for honoring a convicted murderer. Law enforcement organizations nationwide expressed outrage at the union’s decision to celebrate someone who killed a police officer in cold blood. The immediate and widespread backlash demonstrates that even liberal politicians recognize the moral bankruptcy of honoring cop killers.
Radical Ideology Infiltrates Education
The CTU’s tribute exposes how radical leftist ideology has completely captured America’s educational institutions. This union represents thousands of Chicago educators who are entrusted with shaping young minds, yet their leadership celebrates violent criminals who murdered law enforcement officers. The incident follows a pattern of progressive organizations glorifying figures from the Black Liberation Army and Black Panthers, groups that engaged in terrorist activities against police. Parents must recognize that these same radical ideologues are teaching their children daily.
Undermining Law and Order
By honoring Assata Shakur, the CTU directly undermines respect for law enforcement and the rule of law that protects American communities. Their statement praised Shakur’s “legacy” while completely ignoring Trooper Werner Foerster’s sacrifice and his family’s decades of pain. This celebration of cop killing sends a dangerous message that violence against police officers is acceptable when wrapped in revolutionary rhetoric. Such extremist positions erode the foundation of civil society and encourage more attacks on law enforcement.
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The CTU has refused to retract their statement despite overwhelming criticism, demonstrating their commitment to radical ideology over common decency. This incident should serve as a wake-up call for parents and taxpayers about the extremist leadership controlling public education. When teachers’ unions openly celebrate cop killers, it’s time to demand accountability and restore sanity to our schools.