Leslie, the Collab Auntie
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Video + Installation Artist | Bi/Queer | he/they | Public Transit Geek | Subversive | Assistant Professor, Cal State San Marcos | Tongva Land | lesliefoster.art
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Black Cathedral at Howl | Human Resources - Fall 2025
Black Cathedral (or the Nyxontology of Other-Worlds) is a video installation that explores Black, queer futurity through stop-motion animation created with tintype…
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Just deinstalled my last show of the year & wanted share the documentation of my piece Black Cathedral. Everything about making art this year has been a slog but creating Black queer otherworlds and taking up space in this one with my queer and trans sibs has been worth it vimeo.com/1121396204
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A lot of California is out of drought, for now. What really matters is how much snow we get over the next few months, though: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Drought killer: California storms fill reservoirs, build up Sierra snowpack
It’s been the wettest November on record for several Southern California cities. But experts say that despite the auspicious start, it’s still too soon to say how the rest of California's traditional ...
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A lot of California is out of drought, for now. What really matters is how much snow we get over the next few months, though: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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A Michigan appeals court ruled that the city of Detroit failed to follow *its own laws* about public oversight of surveillance tech. These laws are crucial bc "Automated license plate readers, facial recognition, body-worn cameras, drones, and the Real Time Crime Center are all active in the city."
Court ruled against Detroit in surveillance tech case. It's still dangerous. | Opinion
Detroiters filed suit after the city failed to follow its own ordinance governing surveillance tech like ShotSpotter.
www.yahoo.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A Michigan appeals court ruled that the city of Detroit failed to follow *its own laws* about public oversight of surveillance tech. These laws are crucial bc "Automated license plate readers, facial recognition, body-worn cameras, drones, and the Real Time Crime Center are all active in the city."
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what the fuck
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
what the fuck
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America has perilously few Good Dude archetypes in Congress. Van Hollen is a quintessential Good Dude. His last year has set a hell of a standard of conduct in the Senate.
Israel has held 16-year-old American, Mohammed Ibrahim, without trial, for 9 months.
He has been denied contact with family & his health is deteriorating. He says he falsely confessed to throwing a rock after being beaten.
America needs to secure his release NOW.
He has been denied contact with family & his health is deteriorating. He says he falsely confessed to throwing a rock after being beaten.
America needs to secure his release NOW.
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
America has perilously few Good Dude archetypes in Congress. Van Hollen is a quintessential Good Dude. His last year has set a hell of a standard of conduct in the Senate.
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When a small community learned ICE wrongfully detained a beloved neighbor, they collectively pushed for his release.
“When a lot of people get together, at least in my case, things are possible. Miracles happen,” Ruperto said.
Read my latest for @huffpost.com here
www.huffpost.com/entry/atlant...
“When a lot of people get together, at least in my case, things are possible. Miracles happen,” Ruperto said.
Read my latest for @huffpost.com here
www.huffpost.com/entry/atlant...
A Community Refused To Back Down After ICE Wrongfully Detained A Beloved Neighbor — And Won A Major Victory
“Trump's dark America is not going to penetrate Atlantic Highlands,” Mayor Lori Hohenleitner said.
www.huffpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
When a small community learned ICE wrongfully detained a beloved neighbor, they collectively pushed for his release.
“When a lot of people get together, at least in my case, things are possible. Miracles happen,” Ruperto said.
Read my latest for @huffpost.com here
www.huffpost.com/entry/atlant...
“When a lot of people get together, at least in my case, things are possible. Miracles happen,” Ruperto said.
Read my latest for @huffpost.com here
www.huffpost.com/entry/atlant...
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Lmao I love this let’s go 😂👇🏾
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Lmao I love this let’s go 😂👇🏾
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As one does.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
As one does.
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Libraries are free for you to use, serve the public good, are great, support creators financially and, I cannot be clear enough about this-- ARE FREE FOR YOU TO USE-- so pirating books makes you kind of an asshole, not some Marxist revolutionary.
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Libraries are free for you to use, serve the public good, are great, support creators financially and, I cannot be clear enough about this-- ARE FREE FOR YOU TO USE-- so pirating books makes you kind of an asshole, not some Marxist revolutionary.
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
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This honestly sucks, his incompetence and disinterest in actually doing the work of fascism has saved us in a lot of ways so far
KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, REPEAT KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH
President Trump may have had enough of Kash Patel, according to sources
The president is weighing whether to oust the FBI director after scrutiny of Patel's stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet.
www.ms.now
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This honestly sucks, his incompetence and disinterest in actually doing the work of fascism has saved us in a lot of ways so far
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These are police state tactics.
The same House members who warned service members that they must refuse unlawful orders from President Trump are now saying the FBI is attempting to intimidate them into silence.
Punchbowl also reporting that Senator Mark Kelly has heard from the FBI.
Punchbowl also reporting that Senator Mark Kelly has heard from the FBI.
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
These are police state tactics.
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The same House members who warned service members that they must refuse unlawful orders from President Trump are now saying the FBI is attempting to intimidate them into silence.
Punchbowl also reporting that Senator Mark Kelly has heard from the FBI.
Punchbowl also reporting that Senator Mark Kelly has heard from the FBI.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The same House members who warned service members that they must refuse unlawful orders from President Trump are now saying the FBI is attempting to intimidate them into silence.
Punchbowl also reporting that Senator Mark Kelly has heard from the FBI.
Punchbowl also reporting that Senator Mark Kelly has heard from the FBI.
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This is so soulless, I can't stand it. We have BRAINS. We can USE THEM.
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is so soulless, I can't stand it. We have BRAINS. We can USE THEM.
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Funded inclusionary zoning is good!
Good news: New data suggest that Portland's inclusionary zoning program is finally working as intended, after being fully funded in 2024 www.sightline.org/2025/11/25/p...
Portland’s Inclusionary Zoning Program Is Finally Performing, New Data Suggests | Sightline Institute
Because for the first time, the city fully funded it.
www.sightline.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Funded inclusionary zoning is good!
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I would decline to voluntarily cooperate. No way. Issue a subpoena and fight it out in court.
MS NOW confirms: The FBI is working with Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse to comply with illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I would decline to voluntarily cooperate. No way. Issue a subpoena and fight it out in court.
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Last month, the Tule River Indian Tribe purchased 17,000 acres of their ancestral lands where they are reintroducing tule elk. The purchase was partly funded by California’s Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grant, which funds tribal land return projects. www.latimes.com/california/s....
Elk are again roaming on lands that California has returned to the Tule River Indian Tribe
Tribal leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom gathered Wednesday to mark the return of 17,000 acres of ancestral land to the Tule River Indian tribe.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Last month, the Tule River Indian Tribe purchased 17,000 acres of their ancestral lands where they are reintroducing tule elk. The purchase was partly funded by California’s Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grant, which funds tribal land return projects. www.latimes.com/california/s....
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Two things that I think would be beneficial to track in our current library attacks/book censorship era that I do not have capacity to do and suspect others who've been doing this for years don't, either.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Two things that I think would be beneficial to track in our current library attacks/book censorship era that I do not have capacity to do and suspect others who've been doing this for years don't, either.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
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LA knows what Waymos are for
Waymo privatized another public street:
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
LA knows what Waymos are for
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National Park workers at 24 parks and offices are moving to form a union.
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Park Service Union Movement Spreads to Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree
Employees in dozens of park units are organizing to fight attempts by the Trump administration to downsize the agency.
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
National Park workers at 24 parks and offices are moving to form a union.
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These National Park Service workers in Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain and nine other locations have filed petitions to hold a union election.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Good news—Dr. Abedini has been released!!! Thanks to everyone who shared and mobilized 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My colleague, Dr. Vahid Abedini, was illegally detained by ICE on Saturday. He is currently being held without a court date in sight, despite being in the country legally. Please spread the word! We must ensure his due process rights are upheld. www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
OU College of International Studies professor reportedly arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly arrested an OU professor at Will Rogers International Airport Saturday.
www.oudaily.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Good news—Dr. Abedini has been released!!! Thanks to everyone who shared and mobilized 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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ICE has long used the latest spy tech to pursue immigrants — but now it’s also targeting anti-ICE protesters and anyone who allegedly funds them. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICE has long used the latest spy tech to pursue immigrants — but now it’s also targeting anti-ICE protesters and anyone who allegedly funds them. bit.ly/3Kq348R
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I’m so sick and tired of horrible people who happen to have access to power continuing to be rewarded for that access, rather than any skill or vision.
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I’m so sick and tired of horrible people who happen to have access to power continuing to be rewarded for that access, rather than any skill or vision.
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Mood
I’m so sick and tired of horrible people who happen to have access to power continuing to be rewarded for that access, rather than any skill or vision.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mood
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Really weird to describe colonial filibustering in the Palestinian territories as "migration to Israel"
Zohran Mamdani chastised a Manhattan synagogue that hosted an event promoting migration to Israel and settlements in occupied territories. His stance further tested his strained relationship with pro-Israel Jews in New York.
Mamdani Response to Protest Inflames Tensions with Jewish Leaders
The mayor-elect chastised a synagogue that hosted an event promoting migration to Israel and settlements in occupied territories. His stance further tested his strained relationship with pro-Israel Jews.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Really weird to describe colonial filibustering in the Palestinian territories as "migration to Israel"
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Sounds anti-Black
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Sounds anti-Black