Saturday morning reflections on writing.

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After his pathetic surrender to Republicans on the government shutdown, it's time for Chuck Schumer to go, writes @jeetheer.bsky.social.

So @reprileyny.bsky.social's approach to issues is "to back up to the point where you can find some common ground." Backing up connotes cowardice, playing it safe. How about having a value system that informs how you approach issues? Like it's not okay to snipe children? Is that too much to ask?

Happening Saturday. Come on out!

On Oct 19, Abeer’s uncle Hassan Washah’s house in Al-Bureij Camp was targeted by two F-16 missiles, completely destroying the home over its residents. The bombing killed nine children and four adults. Abeer is heartbroken. Her uncle needs help purchasing essentials. chuffed.org/project/dona...

So proud of Hudson residents and CC4P who came together to advance this resolution. People have the power! @bdsmovement.bsky.social

"Congress has not authorized military force against Venezuela. And we must assert our authority to stop the United States from being dragged—intentionally or accidentally—into full-fledged war in South America."​

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This is a long piece but well worth spending time with, especially to counter those who will assert that nothing more is needed now that there is a ceasefire "agreement." www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Thanks to a generous donor, Abeer obtained a solar panel so she has solved the problem of charging and lighting. She was also able to get a room from her neighbor in exchange for providing light. While that is good news, Abeer and her family continue to struggle to survive under harsh conditions.

We join our brave brothers & sisters in Gaza in celebrating the news of a ceasefire. We hope they soon see reprieve. We urge the US & Israel to uphold their commitments to the safety and peace of Gaza and its people. We will keep fighting for the full liberation of Palestine. 💗

At the same 9/5 event, protesters dogged @nyscomptroller.bsky.social to his SUV, calling on him to divest over $352M of NY state & local employee pensions tied up in Israel Bonds. DiNapoli canceled his speech after protesters disrupted Riley's remarks. #BDS

ICYMI. Constituents of @reprileyny.bsky.social confronted him at the annual picnic of @columbiaconydems.bsky.social over his failure to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. #StoptheGenocide #LetGazaLive

My newsletter is out for the week. This one is available even to people who haven’t subscribed (but also, like, subscribe). In this one I talk about how Trump is the biggest loser and how Tom Cruise runs so good and I promise it all makes sense, after a fashion.

Constituents of @reprileyny.bsky.social and @nyscomptroller.bsky.social confronted them over their actions and inaction that supports the ethnic cleansing and genocide in Palestine. Read all about it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Emergency appeal to raise $1500 to get electricity for Abeer Khalil and her family in Gaza. Help take them out of the darkness, and be able to charge their phones, and stay connected to the internet. More details in update at link. chuffed.org/project/dona...

The U.S. enables Israel's bombing, sniping, maiming, starving, and terrorizing of Palestinians. The U.S. enables domestic terrorists to kill and injure schoolchildren and other innocent civilians by not passing comprehensive legislation to address gun violence. What a country. #Minneapolisshooting

"If the international press did gain access, the damage to Israel’s image and the pressure on it to stop committing crimes would surely grow. And Palestinian journalists would gain more protection against Israeli arms."

Please help Haneen and her family survive the genocide in Gaza gofund.me/9fbf155a

I have posted an update on Abeer Khalil and her family. Your continued support is much appreciated. chuffed.org/project/dona...

Let @reprileyny.bsky.social know you're as outraged as we are about his being part of this delegation. actionnetwork.org/letters/aipa...

Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight into tomorrow emanating from the constellation Perseus in the northern sky. www.cnn.com/2025/08/12/s...

Good article about the efforts of @mommunism.bsky.social and others to help Gazans seeking aid before @bsky.app deactivates their accounts. #LetGazaLive www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Silent prayers were held in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, marking 80 years since the atomic bombing of the city by the US on August 6, 1945.

📢 This Saturday, march with us to tell Hochul to stand up to Trump. Hell No to higher utility bills & this super-polluting rip off. She must reject the Williams pipelines! RSVP link below.

Please help Haneen in Gaza. My friend @kschoemerae.bsky.social is organizing this fundraiser gofund.me/b76360c8 #LetGazaLive

Please help Mohammed and his family survive in Gaza chuffed.org/project/1378...

Yesterday, a friend/mother in Gaza sent me a photo of a civil defense team member holding a dead fetus that had been blown from its mother's womb during Monday's attack on the Nuseirat camp. Make it stop. @sanders.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @reprileyny.bsky.social

#BretStephens has an opinion piece in the @nytimes.com arguing that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza. He never mentions "starvation" or "famine," only that questions need to be asked about "the chaotic food distribution system [Israel] has attempted to set up as a way of depriving Hamas of

“By the time you read this article, more newborn babies will have died from starvation in Gaza.” @fbhutto.bsky.social writes about Israel’s genocidal, starvation campaign killing Palestinian children, journalists and more. Read the full article: zeteo.com/p/gaza-starv...

Please help Mohammed and his family if you can. chuffed.org/pay/success/...

Secretary Rubio is planning to withhold 500 metric tons of vital food aid that could feed 1.5 million starving children… and then incinerate the food once it expires. UNACCEPTABLE!

Men like this are the problem. Men like Epstein’s clients are the problem. Men protecting & befriending those men are also the problem.

Deeply troubling accounting of decades of @nytimes.com Israel biased reporting newyorkwarcrimes.com/dossier?fbcl...

I'm giving this new Instagram alternative platform a shot. It's supported by Tech for Palestine updates.techforpalestine.org/upscrolled-i...

Please help Noor and her family survive in Gaza gofund.me/6a176306

This is an active campaign to get the @nyscomptroller.bsky.social to stop investing the common retirement fund of state employees in Israeli occupation, apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide. Sign & share the petition. NY pols need to wake up. Where do you stand @drewwarshaw.bsky.social ?

According to this piece by @jacobkornbluh.bsky.social @marklevinenyc.bsky.social supports investment in Israel Bonds. How do you defend such investments ethically, Mr. Levine? Or fiscally for that matter? @bradlander.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social forward.com/fast-forward...

A desperate Eric Adams goes after NYC comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social over divestment from Israel Bonds (as if it's a bad thing). www.jpost.com/bds-threat/a....

Abusers never take no for an answer. nypost.com/2025/07/13/u...

Via @craigmokhiber.bsky.social "[T]he lawless U.S. government may soon learn that, in attacking Francesca Albanese in this way, it has crossed a bridge too far in its campaign for Israeli impunity."

NEW: A South Carolina woman has been arrested for “desecration of human remains” after losing her pregnancy and placing fetal remains in the trash. The 31-year-old is facing up to ten years in prison for the felony charge. For her pregnancy.

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Lawmakers in at least 27 states have introduced bills that would require voters to provide citizenship documents like a birth certificate or passport to vote. Such rules would block huge numbers of American citizens from voting. bit.ly/3FVtayx

Charlottesville, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia are picking up the pieces after mass shootings devastated yet another holiday weekend in America. This should not be normal. abcnews.go.com/US/2-teens-k...

⚡The Devil in the Details of Trump’s "Final Proposal" for Gaza Ceasefire A Hamas official accused Trump of aiding an Israeli “deception operation,” but the movement says it wants to bridge the gaps and make a deal. We obtained the proposal. Details below: www.dropsitenews.com/p/trump-neta...

Sarah and her family need assistance spot.fund/ssccx4jdc