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rruth.bsky.social
Rabbi, Granny, Teacher, Stubborn, Fat, and Queer. Out since 1987. Radio nut. Proud Californian, still rocking my Tennessee accent in English and עברית. Golden State Valkyries fan. Bring the hostages home.
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This country has lost its mind.

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When I express skepticism about relying on greater law enforcement presence in synagogues to fight antisemitism, it's in large part because of this: Far-right infiltration of law enforcement is a documented and growing problem.

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Van Jones has a very good question for Americans progressives. open.substack.com/pub/vanjones...

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I wish everyone reading a peaceful night tonight. Let's try to let go of anger and snarkiness long enough to notice and appreciate all that is good and true in our lives.

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Happy Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak to all who celebrate. If you are wondering what that's all about, check out this article from USA Today: www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

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Ah yes: the infamous "One size fits all." Pardon me if I'm skeptical.

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When 15 million Americans lose their health care and plunge into personal crisis, none of them are going to give a shit about a made-for-clicks twitter fight between two billionaires arguing about who gets the bigger share of the corruption spoils. SEN. CHRIS MURPHY BTC

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NOAA is not a frill. Funding weather study saves lives from hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, heat waves, plane crashes, and yes, NOAA is important for strategic military action. Don't defund NOAA.

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California drivers, put down your phones! This article specifies exactly the limits to legal cell phone use by a driver, and boundaries are both stricter and more expensive than you may know: patch.com/california/a...

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Join the East Bay Stonewall Democrats on Thursday, June 12 at Oakland's White Horse Bar for a discussion on how our county, cities, and school boards are working to protect LGBTQIA rights! eastbaystonewalldemocrats.org/event-6219371 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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@gsvalkyries.bsky.social Y'all need to have someone operating this account. Valkyries fans who can't make it to the games want somewhere to engage!

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Trooping the Colors for a tacky autocrat. Maximum bling, guns, and inconvenience.

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Feminist thinker Hélène Cixous elided the term “juifemme” (Jewoman) to articulate her complex experiences as “other” in society. Born #ThisWeekInHistory in 1937, Cixous came of age in Algeria with the dual identity of a French colonialist and an oppressed Jewish minority: buff.ly/uGaj6Mg

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An Op Ed from Sheila Katz, the chief executive of the National Council of Jewish Women. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/o...

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Pete Hegseth's order to strip the USN ship Harvey Milk of its name in June (Pride month in SF!) is a petty act by a petty man. Milk lived and died in service to his country and her people, a giant of a historical figure. Hegseth? A footnote.

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I read obituaries because I learn about some genuinely good people. Vera Gertler z"l, was an model of menchlikeit.

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Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate Susan Sygall, American disability rights #activist, #MacArthur Fellow & co-founder of #Mobility International USA! Listen & read transcript #MobilityInternationalUSA #wheelchair #accessibility #a11y #UCBerkeley #DisabilityRights #MIUSA

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"One of the most important acts in the face of evil is to name it." ~ @revdrmatthewfox.bsky.social

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Big Beautiful Bill should be the name of some large floppy idiot cat and not something I have to call my small floppy idiot senators about

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I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS San Leandro, Ca” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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On Flag Day, we're reclaiming patriotism. 🗽 Join Indivisible’s No Kings Day of Defiance—a nationwide push to say loud and clear: we are a democracy, not a dictatorship. No immunity. No coronation. No kings. 👑❌ #NoKings #FlagDay www.mobilize.us/noki...

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Hurricane season is beginning. Guess what? We are flying blind. www.mlive.com/news/2025/06....

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Because it's always good to have choices for good replies to words that you are tired of hearing.

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May her memory be for blessing.

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👉 Making $320M from meme coin transaction fees. 👉 Accepting a $400M bribe from Qatar. 👉 Signing overseas real estate deals that cost billions. 👉 Selling off $1M pardons. It feels like there isn't a threshold of corruption Trump could meet that would make the GOP speak up.

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This is a great thread, and if you're a journalist you should read it. Even if you bristle at "mouthpiece for law enforcement", it's still an important reminder of the importance of not being unduly deferential to authority figures *especially* when there is substantial countervailing evidence.

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