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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 1d

We need health insurance in this country - trust me 👇

Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 2d

Getting half a million dollars in medical bills for breast cancer treatment sure brings some perspective on the government shutdown.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 4d

Proud of this result for our client, Terri Lesley. Shecwas fired overctwo years ago. But the amazing community in her hometown of Gillette, Wyoming stood by her. Equality and the First Amendment are not a red/blue or conservative/liberal issue. They are shared values across our great nation.

Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 9d

In recognition of Banned Books Week, make sure bans don't win and dive in!

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 22d

With Azra Taslimi and Stephanie Wise trecking across Eastern Wyoming. Heading to Gillette for our mediation on behalf of Terri Lesley, our hero client, who was fired from her job as library director because she refused to ban books. #banbookbans, #lovelibrarians, #ala

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 23d

Power and ultimate control. Canceling late-night shows. Silencing the press. Threats of war against U.S. cities. Using force against peaceful protesters and journalists. Now Trump is demanding Bondi prosecute his political opponent.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 25d

Where's the outrage against straight white men who subscribe to "gender ideologies" that result in domestic violence? The largest number of police officer fatalities are caused by them. Women get beat, shot, and killed every day. Yet silence...
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A Domestic Violence Case in Rural Pennsylvania Ended in a Deadly Ambush

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 26d

The removal of Jimmy Kimmel from on-air because of F.C.C. threats is another sword in the heart of the First Amendment today. The cognative dissonance in MAGA land is notable, but not really a surprise, given that free speech was never the goal, enforcing cultural and intellectual hegemony is.

Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · 29d

Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Sep 5

My colleagues and I at Rathod Mohamedbhai are honored to stand with the 18 courageous women who filed this class action against the County and law enforcement leadership. They were subjected to illegal naked strip searches for sexual gratification — a clear violation of their constitutional rights.

Female inmates file class action lawsuit against the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office over strip searches

One former inmate said she felt violated and uncomfortable when she found out about the criminal charges .

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Sep 5

Inspiring gathering tonight I helped co-host for David Seligman (@daveyseligman.bsky.social) with Council Member Sarah Parady, Jenifer Rodriguez, Sofia Solano, and Anne Shaver. This is who we need for Attorney General. We can do this! Unprecedented record fighting for workers, tenants, and patients.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy Labor Day. Especially to all those whose work has been elided or diminished, but who nonethless have played an integral role in the prosperity of our country.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 30

Filed another lawsuit in Texas. It's so frustrating I have to keep returning, but I couldn't be more proud and inspired by my client Rhea Young. There are brave, good people everywhere fighting for our rights. share.google/FpmX9RmhSeRu...

Ousted Montgomery County library director sues county judge, commissioners for alleged discrimination | Houston Public Media

Rhea Young said she decided to file the lawsuit because she believes her termination was in retaliation for not wanting to segregate and limit access to books that contain LGBTQ+ themes or ideas.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 30

Corporate America’s playbook:

1) Exploit workers to maximize profits
2) Use profits to buy Congress
3) Use Congress to pass union-busting laws
4) Use these laws to further exploit workers
5) Repeat

Let's break the cycle and keep building back a powerful labor movement.

How Corporations Crush the Working Class | Robert Reich

Robert Reich

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 23

I'm thrilled to be co-hosting a fundraiser for my dear friend David Seligman - a bold, progressive candidate for AG - someone who’s ready to fight for the 99% and not the powerful elite. This is a chance to support a real fighter — someone who’s not afraid to challenge big money and corporate power.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 19

B.I.B ... Back in Business! First day back to work.

Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 10

My brother, Tal Halpern, hand drew these pictures for me for my birthday, symbolizing everything I have struggled through with my cancer and surgery, and then recovering and breaking away from it for the upcoming year. I love them ❤️.

Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 3

Somewhere over the rainbow...

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 1

Criminal. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/o...

Opinion | Netanyahu Is Choosing to Starve Gaza

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Aug 1

Let them eat ballrooms.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Jul 18

On my doctor restricted excursion today with my walking limitations, I made it down the street in Frisco to an energetic No Kings protest. Keep it up folks! And notice that great minds think alike with similar t-shirts. Now back to the couch...that was a fun little break!

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Hacker Impersonating Elmo Makes Antisemitic X Posts

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Jul 11

Ouch...

Colorado has third-highest rent, fifth-highest home prices, zoning analysis finds

New analysis reveals Colorado has the third-highest rent and fifth-highest home prices in 2023. Zoning codes are often restrictive, affecting affordability.

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Iris Halpern @irishalpern.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sure...this is totally "accidental." Because no one has observed the flourishing of antisemitism on X, not to mention its other various bigoted cesspool problems. share.google/PNPK7H3Q3mSn...

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler

Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."

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