Rhee Photographer Won’t Give AFT the Broom
Interesting news item about this iconic Time magazine cover photo of DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee and a broom. The photographer who took the shot, Robyn Twomey, weighs in with her feelings about Rhee and the image:
I’m still in awe at how much impact this singular image had on her reputation. The American Federation of Teachers also called me this week, asking if they could use the broom image for a flyer for their rally. I had to say no. I’m not about vilifying an advocate who puts no one but children first. The teachers are desperate to use my image for their cause, and I’m on the other end of the rope tugging to not let go of the integrity and original intentions behind the image making.
