Among Judaism's "deepest convictions and most cherished values" are shmirat ha-lashon [guarding the tongue/keyboard], and pursuing peace, justice, and community building. This statement is a shameful NEGATIVE example. Every Jew shouldn't have to respond to this fear-mongering, but I hope many will

Thx @eastcitybooks.bsky.social for having my copy of _Read This When Things Fall Apart_ ready on publication day. Thx @mskellymhayes.bsky.social and all contributors -- those I know already and those new to me -- for writing and editing and publishing these letters we really need right now

"Do you stand with ICE?" email from Heritage Fndtn warns of "liberal media...vicious hit pieces against America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who are courageously carrying out the immigration policies the American people demanded in 2024." Then asks for regurgitation. Just fyi

DC Chapter of Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, in partnership with Pan-African Community Action and Black Alliance for Peace, hosts Curbfest for Political Prisoners.
August 31. 1- 6 p.m. Black Workers & Wellness Center
2500 Martin Luther King, Jr Ave SE. www.onedconline.org/curbfest_2025

Today, August 5, at TWO PM EASTERN. Gaza Media Accountability Encampment press conference.

Physical location: Encampment at 400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Live-streamed from account linked in comment

If you have Senators PLEASE 🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Sen Sanders is forcing a vote today to block weapons to the Israeli military.

The US must stop sending weapons to a government using starvation as a weapon of war and actively committing genocide.

Call your Senator now: jvpaction.org/blockweapons

"But what can I, one coward do alone?" you might ask. -- Onion Editorial

If you are not subscribing to the print version of @theonion.com, you are missing out. Subscribe if you are able to support their work and for a monthly bit of brilliant cheer that differs from on-line content.

Criminalization ≠ safety. DC 26-187, double-speak-named "Peace DC," dangerously extends special police and pre-trial detention. REIA declares some provisions "will exacerbate" and others "will likely exacerbate" racial inequities. Snuck onto 6/17 agenda. Tell DC Council "NO" right now. #FreeDC

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The world is so much less harsh due to Rena Branson's music, and "In Doing & In Dreaming," will promote even more healing and liberation. Check out their previous work, often shared for free, and support the new work if you can. Spread the word. We'll all be better off. givebutter.com/o3vdKI

Celebrate seedlings in a time desperate for growth. Rena Branson's first album offers powerful music for healing, hope, and resistance. "In Doing & In Dreaming" is in process. Support, if able, by donating and/or spreading the word. Also: just enjoy knowing that growth is happening. RenaBranson.com

After standing with @freedcproject.bsky.social today on Black Lives Matter plaza, got this "view" of the White House from Lafayette Park. What are they preparing for with all this fencing and the military-style huts? DC and its people remain beautiful; whatever they're up to inside, not so much.

FWIW, WaPost headline reads: "Trump baselessly criticizes DEI in plane crash." I criticize the Post a lot, so want to lift up one moment where they seem to be on the job. (Didn't listen to press remarks either.)

Joe Biden: Commute all federal death sentences and close the death house, while there's still time. Everyone else: Join the call to tell the White House to act now. @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social Clemency Now. State killing is no solution.

this was posted about 3:15 on Dec 5 (on X). I reported it there.