There is a historic heat wave in Texas, with many areas topping 117°. High humidity makes the heat more brutally dangerous. Gov. Abbott just signed a bill nullifying local requirements to give workers water breaks. We still have no federal heat standards.

via The New York Times Supreme Court to Navajo Nation: Drop Dead. Shameful decision. nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/…

I no longer trust most Bay Area politicians who claim to be pro housing. S.F. halts project that would replace single-family house in Nob Hill with 10 homes sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s-f…

Very proud to be an Emeryville resident today. Bravo John J. Bauters

When my great grandchildren look to who was resisting this moment of inhumanity, I hope they read the dissents of Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Mourning a member of our community tonight. Oakland man found dead near summit of mountain sfchronicle.com/california/art…

The Joe Rogan media doesn’t want you to know this, but you can fight ridiculous conspiracy theories by getting vaccinated and supporting your transgender neighbors. via The New York Times nytimes.com/2023/07/06/us/…

Means a lot to this educator to have a Secretary of Education who is an actual educator themselves.

via New York Times Opinion “I write not to wash my hands clean of these crimes, but to honor those still in the water.” -Amanda Gorman nytimes.com/2023/07/15/opi…

I challenge you to find a classroom teacher who was working in 2019, worked all through the pandemic, and is still working today Then tell them that "research says" their skills have taken a hit over the last four years Just see how that conversation goes for you

via The New York Times I have loved the Indigo Girls for years. I never felt I was supposed to be part of a specific demographic to enjoy their music. I was among a few unaccompanied men at the first Lilith Fair. Good for them. nytimes.com/2023/07/24/art…

via The New York Times this is huge. Take a hint Hollywood. nytimes.com/2023/07/25/bus…

Sinead O'Connor - Famine (Official Music Video) youtu.be/EZIB6MslCAo via YouTube