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they/she. Consultant to folks doing good. http://EVNA.org board prez in ♥️ of SF on Ramaytush Ohlone land. Volunteer for https://LWVSF.org in community safety & https://LWVC.org nominating com. 🛶 🚲🥾⛷️🕊️🌍😷💉🏳️‍🌈

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

🚨TONIGHT 5:30🚨 I'll be live posting the San Francisco Police Commission for @lwvsf.bsky.social

Agenda, docs, how to watch or go person: www.sf.gov/httpswwwsfgo...

October 8, 2025 Police Commission meeting | SF.gov

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 12h

How are you going to vote?

I'm dropping off my ballot tomorrow and have a couple different drop boxes to choose from.

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 12h

I'll be marching. See you there!

League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 2d

Power belongs to the people! We encourage everyone to show up at the #NoKings protest in just 1 WEEK.

League members, volunteers, and our partners can march under the LWVSF banner, just RSVP for meetup information at luma.com/mcqxhor6.

A hand holds up a handmade sign that says "No Kings." Text surrounding says Saturday October 18, San Francisco.

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League of Women Voters of the US @lwvus.bsky.social · 6d

In America, we decide, not dictators. On Oct 18, millions say: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Find your event: www.mobilize.us/nokings/c/no...

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League of Women Voters of the US @lwvus.bsky.social · 5d

On Oct.15, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful representation at all levels of government.

Join us in person in front of the Supreme Court to rally for fair maps! Can't make it? No worries—tune in to hear oral arguments.

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 12h

How are you voting?

My ballot came in the mail. I'm going to fill it out tonight and take it to my local dropbox tomorrow, on my way to class.

League of Women Voters of the US @lwvus.bsky.social · 3d

🫂 You are the best ambassador for voting in your community! People are more likely to vote when someone they know and trust asks them to.

🎉 Celebrate #NationalVoterEducationWeek by helping your friends and family get #VoteReady.

Check out ➡️ NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for tips & tricks!

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 2d

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🏳️‍🌈

Whether you’re coming out, inviting in, or exploring, telling your story is an act of resistance in this moment.

Share your story today: hrc.im/millionvoices

#NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQ #Equality

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones. n.pr/4nTT7PK

Being your authentic self: NPR's LGBTQ+ readers share their coming out stories

National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones.

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 3d

HAPPY NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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ACLU @aclu.org · 3d

The government has executed more people in 2025 than any year in over a decade — and there are five more executions scheduled over the next week.

Just a handful of states are responsible for these executions, and they’re increasingly out of step with public opinion.

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Bruce D. Cowherd @brucedc77.bsky.social · 4d

Inuit-led solutions aims to avoid the euthanizing of Marineland's 30 beluga whales.
Jason Etok, who grew up in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, suggests the whales can be reintegrated into the wild areas such as Hudsons Bay, Ungava Bay or the St. Lawrence River.

#cdnpoli #Canada 🇨🇦 #onpoli #Ontario

Inuit-led solution aims to avoid killing of Marineland’s 30 belugas

A Nunavik man says Inuit leaders should step in to provide habitat to 30 beluga whales at Marineland that are at risk of being euthanized because the amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont. can’t afford...

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 4d

NEW: L.A. Times journalists just voted to authorize the newsroom’s first open-ended strike.

Eighty-five percent of the @latguild.bsky.social voted to support the strike. Just over 200 workers — 98% of members — took part in the historic vote.

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 3d

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 3d

I’m listening to “The Color of Law” by Richard Rothstein as an audio book from the public library for the next @lwvsf.bsky.social book club meeting. We’re also discussing it as we go via slack. It is quite a contrast from the last book! I’m loving this one.

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LWVSF members book club

When you buy from our Bookshop, part of your purchase will support LWVSF's voter engagement and democracy work. Thank you!

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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 4d

Are we at that phase already? The cancellation of the boarding pass doesn't make sense.

"US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport. Rutgers professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 4d

What do you call a political system where those in power refuse to seat a duly elected member of the opposition party? Not a democracy that’s for certain.

Screenshot of a tweet from Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) on X. The tweet says House Republicans are shutting down the House to avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva, calling it undemocratic and unacceptable. The image shows a mostly empty House chamber with several representatives, including Stanton, standing near the podium.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 4d

I truly believe our community’s presence today mattered, and that by flooding the zone, we made it harder for ICE to harm our neighbors, and may have prevented greater harm.

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome to the party, America!

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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

Almost 8pm. They're still in closed session, so the meeting isn't over yet! But I'm going to stop posting. They're online here: sanfrancisco.granicus.com/player/camer...

Thanks to everyone who cares about the San Francisco Police Commission! See you next Wednesday.

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ALT: a blue background with the words goodnight sweet dreams

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

I'm going to empty the dishwasher while they're in closed session... maybe they'll disclose something when they come back.

I'm so grateful to @sfgovtv.sf.gov for finally changing up the music! THANK YOU! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

Item 12) Closed Session

Please see full details on this page: www.sf.gov/httpswwwsfgo...

Items 12 a, b, c, d are long. Full text via the link in the post

JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

Item 11) Vote on whether to hold Item 12 in Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) and San Francisco Administrative Code Sections 67.10(b) and (d) (ACTION)

Motion passes

JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

Item 10) Public comment on all matters pertaining to Item 12 below, Closed Session, including public comment on Item 11, vote whether to hold Item 12 in closed session, and public comment on Item 13, vote whether to disclose any or all discussion on Item 12 held in closed session.

None

JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

Commissioners commend the groups and individuals who gave feedback and SFPD for these improvements. Motion pursuant to labor relations resolution.

Public Comment on Item 9) None
Motion Passes Unanimously

JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 5d

The public review process resulted in significant comments & revision. It now focuses on the initial response by patrol officers, and gives them a clear, repeatable response prioritizing vicitim needs