ckoppelman
@ckoppelman.bsky.social
Computer programmer, progressive, Jew, mediocre ukulelist. Adams Morgan, DC.
I like transit and urbanism, but not like *that*. Also like public education and public spaces.
Views are my own. Tables are the DBA's.
Two spaces after periods.
I like transit and urbanism, but not like *that*. Also like public education and public spaces.
Views are my own. Tables are the DBA's.
Two spaces after periods.
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NEWS: D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto, joined by her 12 colleagues, has sent a letter to Chief Pamela Smith asking for answers on MPD's cooperation with federal agents on law enforcement/immigration enforcement. She says answers would help "ensure accountability & bolster public trust."
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
NEWS: D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto, joined by her 12 colleagues, has sent a letter to Chief Pamela Smith asking for answers on MPD's cooperation with federal agents on law enforcement/immigration enforcement. She says answers would help "ensure accountability & bolster public trust."
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Bravo, anonymous hero.
December 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Bravo, anonymous hero.
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You are literally exploiting children to push an agenda that will not in any way protect children while massively chilling speech for the vast, vast majority of the country.
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
You are literally exploiting children to push an agenda that will not in any way protect children while massively chilling speech for the vast, vast majority of the country.
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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It’s very easy for Jews to go insular and insist that no one cares about our suffering and thus I must insist that we recognize that Ahmed al Ahmed not only cared, he put his life on the line and was shot twice for our safety.
December 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It’s very easy for Jews to go insular and insist that no one cares about our suffering and thus I must insist that we recognize that Ahmed al Ahmed not only cared, he put his life on the line and was shot twice for our safety.
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Van Nes gadol haya sham? Is this anything?
December 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Van Nes gadol haya sham? Is this anything?
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ICE trying to ORDER a church to REMOVE A NATIVITY SCENE is one of the most astonishing First Amendment violations I've seen in ever
ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
“ICE Was Here”: Pope Leo-Inspired Nativity Scene Sparks MAGA Outrage
A Nativity scene missing Jesus — and marked with an “ICE was here” sign — has triggered cries of “politicizing Christmas.” The parish priest says he’s answering Pope Leo's call to welcome stranger.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ICE trying to ORDER a church to REMOVE A NATIVITY SCENE is one of the most astonishing First Amendment violations I've seen in ever
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Our first endorsement is in! ✅
I'm honored to be in this movement with Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund.
We fought side-by-side to raise pay for early childhood educators, expand paid family leave, and deliver tax relief for thousands of working families in DC.
I'm honored to be in this movement with Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund.
We fought side-by-side to raise pay for early childhood educators, expand paid family leave, and deliver tax relief for thousands of working families in DC.
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our first endorsement is in! ✅
I'm honored to be in this movement with Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund.
We fought side-by-side to raise pay for early childhood educators, expand paid family leave, and deliver tax relief for thousands of working families in DC.
I'm honored to be in this movement with Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund.
We fought side-by-side to raise pay for early childhood educators, expand paid family leave, and deliver tax relief for thousands of working families in DC.
How many others get a craving for Crystal Pepsi whenever you here "Right Now" by Van Halen?
December 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
How many others get a craving for Crystal Pepsi whenever you here "Right Now" by Van Halen?
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There's a lot going on but don't lose focus of the fact that our President and Defense Secretary are ordering & carrying out the extra-judicial killings of dozens of people on the open sea. Not charges. No evidence. No trials. No convictions. It's dangerous, immoral, illegal, & unconstitutional.
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
There's a lot going on but don't lose focus of the fact that our President and Defense Secretary are ordering & carrying out the extra-judicial killings of dozens of people on the open sea. Not charges. No evidence. No trials. No convictions. It's dangerous, immoral, illegal, & unconstitutional.
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move slowly and build things
April 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
move slowly and build things
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
Banu Choshech L'garesh for religious
Oy Khanuke for secular
Oy Khanuke for secular
What is your favorite "Christian" Christmas song and what is your favorite "Secular" Christmas song?
I will probably always adore "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" for Christian.
And "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" for secular.
I will probably always adore "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" for Christian.
And "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" for secular.
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Banu Choshech L'garesh for religious
Oy Khanuke for secular
Oy Khanuke for secular
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Stop asking Jews when Hanukkah is. We don't know either.
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Stop asking Jews when Hanukkah is. We don't know either.
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Casio QL-10 (1981)
You’ve heard it a million times growing up; don’t play with matches. Well folks, the Calcu-Lighter ain’t no match.
You’ve heard it a million times growing up; don’t play with matches. Well folks, the Calcu-Lighter ain’t no match.
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casio QL-10 (1981)
You’ve heard it a million times growing up; don’t play with matches. Well folks, the Calcu-Lighter ain’t no match.
You’ve heard it a million times growing up; don’t play with matches. Well folks, the Calcu-Lighter ain’t no match.
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I am sick of the nonstop political content on here, so tonight's Low Quality Ad is for this "One Day We Will Wake Up To His Obituary" towel. It's a good apolitical towel that could be referring to anyone. We all didn't immediately think of one specific person when we saw this.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I am sick of the nonstop political content on here, so tonight's Low Quality Ad is for this "One Day We Will Wake Up To His Obituary" towel. It's a good apolitical towel that could be referring to anyone. We all didn't immediately think of one specific person when we saw this.
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Remembering how Biden revived the practice of releasing visitors logs and was rewarded by the press for his transparency with a front page story at his weakest possible moment about how he had Parkinson's based on a Parkinson's expert visiting the WH.
(Turns out, Biden did not have Parkinson's)
(Turns out, Biden did not have Parkinson's)
Would we? www.courthousenews.com/white-house-...
White House, Mar-a-Lago Visitor Logs Off-Limits for Public
The Second Circuit upheld a ruling Monday that records of who has visited President Donald Trump’s White House and private Florida resort are exempt from government watchdog groups’ Freedom of Informa...
www.courthousenews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Remembering how Biden revived the practice of releasing visitors logs and was rewarded by the press for his transparency with a front page story at his weakest possible moment about how he had Parkinson's based on a Parkinson's expert visiting the WH.
(Turns out, Biden did not have Parkinson's)
(Turns out, Biden did not have Parkinson's)
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“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
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There was another incident tonight where a Homeland Security agent shot at someone in D.C., the second such shooting in a month. For context, MPD has had five officer-involved shootings in the *entire year* thus far.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
There was another incident tonight where a Homeland Security agent shot at someone in D.C., the second such shooting in a month. For context, MPD has had five officer-involved shootings in the *entire year* thus far.
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This shit is deadly serious
Indiana University, which has now been subordinated to the direct control of the Indiana GOP, announces that criticism of the MAGA movement and doctrines of the GOP is forbidden. An instructor is dismissed for speaking critical words about the MAGA movement.
Indiana Professor Removed From Class Over White Supremacy Lesson
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This shit is deadly serious
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.