Big Oil is trying to undermine our democracy to cut common-sense protections that keep toxic oil drilling out of our neighborhoods. But thanks to ProtectCACommunities, voters will have a chance to set them straight. sfchronicle.com/politics/joega…

Our field producer in Gaza just said this to me. I feel helpless and sick

Israel plans to flatten Gaza. This is beyond comprehension. There’s no irony that in the name of battling “barbarism,” Israel w the backing of the U.S. and most European capitals, will unleash a genocidal campaign. #Gaza #Palestine #Freedom

Any person can see that ordering 1+ million people to move in under 24 hours is not possible. It is unacceptable. The UN has already deemed the order “impossible” without “devastating humanitarian consequences.” Humanity is at stake. Nearly half are children. We must halt this

The mass expulsion of 1.1M Palestinians from Gaza is a violation of international law. They were already w/o food, water, or electricity—and now are being kicked out with nowhere to go. I’m calling again for ceasefire and de-escalation, which are urgently needed to save lives.

Lack of access to clean water is an immediate risk for water-borne disease outbreaks, which can be deadly among fragile populations with limited or no access to health care.

Another colleague in Gaza who didn’t evacuate the north says people are now drinking contaminated water, the humanitarian disaster is more deadly than the bombing. Hundreds of victims trapped under rubble for days because rescue workers are bombed trying to get to them.

Yesterday I met with family members of hostages currently in Gaza. They said: “We can do it all. We can fight for our families held hostage by Hamas, stand against occupation, stand with impacted Israelis, stand up for innocent Palestinians.” May their humanity be an example.

Disturbing information on summary killings of at least 11 unarmed Palestinian men in front of their family members in Al Remal neighbourhood. #Gaza #opt #IHL #humanrights reliefweb.int/report/occupie…

California Senate candidates that support #CeasefireNOW: ✅ @BarbaraLeeForCA ❌ Porter ❌ Schiff Thank you Konstantine Anthony🌹♿🧠 for making this clear. #ReleaseTheHostages #ReleasePoliticalPrisoners

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“4 out of 5 of the hungriest people anywhere in the world are in Gaza.” – António Guterres on World Food Programme warning that widespread famine looms in Gaza, where more than half a million people are facing what experts classify as catastrophic levels of hunger. un.org/sg/en/content/…

🚨New MIT study finds that my BIG WIRES Act with Senator John Hickenlooper would reduce blackouts by 58% and save us at least $330M/year (but likely a lot more) — lowering costs for consumers! More evidence that permitting reform would be a win for our climate, consumers, and grid stability!

.UCLA students have endorsed a clean energy path forward for the campus, to cut emissions and reach a decarbonization target in the future. dailybruin.com/2024/02/01/usa…

We need to reduce plastic production to stay in line with our climate targets. To do that, we need to use less plastic. Let’s pass #SB1053 and ban plastic grocery bags in CA!

BREAKING: The FTC just banned non-compete agreements. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule making it illegal for bosses to make workers sign noncompetes in any scenario, and voiding nearly all existing noncompetes. This is a game changer for American workers.

Romney is admitting to a historic free speech restriction. And the lack of GAF about the Palestinian deaths is appalling. Wanting to save 100 hostages does not justify killing 34,000+ Palestinians. Nor would the ceasefire Israel is offering be lasting. #FreePalestine

Thank you Nancy Skinner for meeting with our CALPIRG citizen outreach team about efforts to ban plastic bags, expand marine protected areas, and support clean energy. Go Bears!

Thanks to Mike McGuire’s office for meeting with CALPIRG about the #BetterBagBan and expanding #MarineProtectedAreas #CALeg let’s pass #SB1053 and #AB2236 to finally ban all plastic grocery bags!

Thank you Nancy Skinner for meeting with CALPIRG about the #BetterBagBan and expanding #MarineProtectedAreas! #Caleg Let’s pass #SB1053 and #AB2236 to finally ban all plastic grocery bags in CA!