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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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BREAKING: SHIP SANK ON THE WAY HOME

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Read "Careless People" by Sara Wynn-Williams for a glimpse inside Facebook. We do not need Zuckerberg to join the military-industrial complex! bookshop.org/p/books/care...

This absolute icon at Canterbury Pride 🩷🤍🩵

This kind of creative action will accomplish more than burning cop cars, no matter how satisfying that may feel in the moment.

"The most dramatic public action the residents of Southern California could take right now would be to ensure that Trump’s forces arrive on calm streets." —> Trump WANTS us in the streets, Californians. Stay home and call Congress instead. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

The wire that transforms much of Manhattan into one big, symbolic home (2017) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/eruv-manhattan-invisible-wire-jewish-symbolic-religious-home https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44219270

If you're interested in American Jewish culture, and especially Jewish American liturgical music, this is the must-read article of the week: mattausterklein.substack.com/p/the-author...

This is fascinating scholarship. There is also an article in this month's Atlantic.

@jfederations.bsky.social extend our deepest condolences to Pinta Nathapong’s wife, son, family, and to the Thai communities in both Israel and Thailand. We hope that the return of Pinta’s body brings some measure of peace and closure to his loved ones. www.jewishfederations.org/fedworld/fed...

The headline says it all. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

EVERYBODY WATCH. ICE IS OUT OF CONTROL. Video of SEIU California’s President David Huerta getting assaulted & arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today. He’s an LA native, American citizen and labor leader. Don’t turn away.

Here are some texts I got from an immigration lawyer friend of mine. Shared with permission. Some of the bleakest shit I’ve ever heard.

Every person on Bluesky should know: * Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever * Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies * Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured * Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic www.404media.co/the-200-site...

Countries around the world need to start asking, how can the U.S. possibly host the World Cup in 2026? How would foreign visitors feel safe coming here?

Lotta people saying Trump federalising the National Guard and deploying Marines to LA is justified by Eisenhower calling in the 101st Airborne to escort the Little Rock Nine Horseshit Ike made his call after 3 weeks of Faubus using the NG to defy a 3-year old SCOTUS ruling This is day three in LA

Senator Ted Cruz posted a dramatic video of LAPD cars on fire with the caption “this… is… not… peaceful.” What he didn’t mention? The footage was from 2020, not 2025. His post on X falsely implied it was current, part of a broader effort to spread lies and manufacture a crisis.

I'm feeling dread tonight. The administration in DC is determined to provoke Californians into violence, and it is working.

Eloquent images. We have to hold everyone in that chain of command responsible. Does anyone know if she is ok?

Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows. ~Walt Disney #Photography #StunDay #LightandShadow #BlueSkyPhotography #quote

This country has lost its mind.

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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...

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 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

@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!