While Frankie is back home with his family, he still has me thinking and scanning the street like a Secret Service agent. Because Pittsford was built for cars—not people. It doesn’t have to stay that way. #townandgown chacharon.substack.com/p/what-sidew...

The frameworks that built our democracy: chacharon.substack.com/p/show-your-...

One week ago, Melissa Hortman and her husband were taken from us in a horrific act of political violence. Political violence is never justified. Armed extremism is a threat to democracy. Honor Melissa by rejecting division—and choosing courage.

America’s gun violence crisis impacts each and every one of us. It’s unacceptable. On #GunViolenceAwarenessDay, Americans nationwide #WearOrange to honor every victim and survivor of gun violence and demand their leaders take action to save lives.

Jewish texts teach us that losing one life is like losing an entire universe. This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we remember the 45,000 universes we lose to preventable gun violence in the US each year. Join us as we #WearOrange tomorrow, June 6, for an America free of gun violence. #EndGunViolence

Stopped back to visit #DePaulUniversity and #WearOrange remembering the call I took on campus here 35 years ago. #keepgoing #survivorstrong

Being in between isn’t easy. But it can be a superpower. A dozen of us gathered for a campaign book club in English & ASL to read I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying. We shared stories, silence, and snacks. There’s strength in the in-between. What’s your story? @ymmayer.bsky.social

This transition is part of the broader shift to synchronize local election calendars with higher-turnout cycles—but it’s also causing real-time shifts in how we plan, run, and serve in office. open.substack.com/pub/chacharo...

Must-read editorial by Syracuse newspaper. www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...

Coincidence is G-d’s way of staying anonymous. Dr. Joi Lewis’ Meditation Journal arrived today. I could use my friend’s guidance to keep me centered and connected in all the work ahead. (Me trying not to look as exhausted as I feel on Friday night!) #joi #meditation #maytherevolutionbehealing

Buying a frou frou coffee or beer a month for The Fire. www.thefire.org/donate?form=...

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Public education isn’t a bureaucracy to destroy; it’s a lifeline for our future. A few months ago on Assembly Required, we discussed the looming threats to public education and how we can stand up to such destructive agendas. Listen here: crooked.com/podcast/how-...

Finished my first pass of @ymmayer.bsky.social book, if I saw you at a book signing I’d be terrified to assume I knew anything about you, but I feel like I could sit next to you & kvetch over our mom’s leftovers and share our war stories growing up in between in different countries. Thank you. ❤️

From a run in the city with the women to walking for petition signatures in Pittsford this evening, today is a wrap. #townandgown

If only fur were a fortune...well, maybe it is.... chacharon.substack.com/p/embodied?r...

Time to step back into the arena, and I'm going all nerd, all the time - I've even started a Substack to support my learning and to build a community in the process. #townandgown open.substack.com/pub/chacharo...

There are really important things I am working on, but getting to puppy sit the best lab for about 10 days - less than 48 hours. ❤️

Looking for a powerful read? Cue up @ymmayer.bsky.social book for May. Cannot wait to talk about it with everyone. Check your library or indie bookseller for a copy! More coming soon from APAPA ROC!

Nope. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/w...

#APAPA #ROC Lunar NY Fest Sat Afternoon at MCC Feb 8 1-4 Family Friendly and Interpreters! 🫰🏼

If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but the same amount of snow. (Goes the same for cold.) #roc #keepgoing

Rest in Power. We will Keep Going. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/u...

love what’s between her ears. #HCR

Working with my neurospicy WeeOne as he heads off to #specialolympics and his stress is a 4 out of 5. Breathe. We got this together. Together is how we will do this. That, and a lot of planning and training and organizing…

It has been 35 years since we lost Julie &Jacquie to domestic gun violence. Murder-Suicide loss is horrific and complex. This week I connected with Impacted Survivors of Murder-Suicide Loss. Grateful to connect and curious to learn more. www.impactedsurvivors.com

Gun violence is our national identity. This week my campus moved into my "neighborhood" of as we grieve and support our colleague and her devastating loss. It doesn't have to be this way. Honor them with action. Join us. Text READY to 644-33 to connect to a local chapter.

May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease. Really working on learning and practicing - cultivating metta - lovingkindness. Grateful for a few hours with found family.

Since Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, I’ve been fielding a lot of calls and support to run for the seat he’s vacated. While I deeply appreciate the support, Gay Valimont ran a solid campaign against Gaetz this cycle and is best positioned to run in the special election. gayforcongress.com

Planning our town Dem committee this week and hope to see some new faces looking to get involved. Need to be purposeful in getting folks plugged in. #keepgoing #Useyourtools