Anyone who claims to be on the Left, who's not overjoyed to see the fall of Assad's regime, one of the most brutal regimes in history, and the liberation of thousands of political prisoners from its dungeons, should really rethink their politics and framework.

It seems that HTS has just prohibited its members from interfering in women’s outfits & looks “including asking them to cover up”! The statement also confirms that personal freedom is a guaranteed right! I am astonished. #Syria

Infectious Disease Tracker The California outbreak is being made worse by UC Davis keeping 5 out of 7 jobs empty at the state's only bird flu testing lab. Risking another pandemic to save a bad manager's feelings & avoid hiring 5 ppl at like $50k each, from a budget in the billions latimes.com/business/story…

During the Great Depression, FDR calmed a shaken nation's nerves with his Far Side chats where he would use the radio to describe the most recent Far Side comic.

Politico should name the staffer! They're public servants; the idea that staffers are some protected class who shall not be named is a made up dumb media norm. If you know the staffer's name, DM me - I'll publish it

The decision to run for Mayor of Oakland, a city that I have long called home, is not one I take lightly. As my time in Congress wraps up, my current priority is navigating the crisis before us in DC. I am working around the clock to reach a deal that will keep our government

🚨 BOYCOTT STARBUCKS 🚨 Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on ULP strike! Here’s how to support:

The Christmas bull kelp horn produced a lovely sound

This is intentional, precise, and artful sampling of a work that is clearly credited and probably paid royalties. Not only is sampling a craft that shows technical skill but it also showcases the discerning and mindful ear of an artist. Something you will just never be with ai.

Oaklanders have always overcome challenges by coming together.  At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united. With the support of Oakland Firefighters, business and labor leaders, and community I’ve made the decision to run for Mayor of Oakland

In the midst of all this destruction, eviction courts are still churning. The 6th floor of the downtown courthouse is packed today. Thousands and thousands more people will lose their jobs from these fires. WE DEMAND AN EMERGENCY EVICTION MORATORIUM AND A RENT FREEZE.

As countless homes burn, no Landlord should proffit off of this disaster or make anyone else homeless. Immediate rent freeze and eviction moratorium in LA and Ventura County.

Please help If you are in the LA area and can foster an animal from Pasadena Humane PLEASE DM ME. I will pay for any supplies you need to foster. If you can’t foster please consider donating give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!…

Many LATU members - gardeners, housecleaners, and other domestic workers who regularly commute from central LA to Topanga, Calabasas, and the Palisades - have already lost income because of the fires. STOP THE EVICTIONS FREEZE THE RENTS SEIZE VACANT UNITS

We’re launching a new, simple intake system to report price gouging — call Los Angeles 311 to report illegally hiked rents and prices. We have no tolerance for it.

Speaker Johnson is 100% incorrect (receipts below) and he HIMSELF voted by proxy. He thinks it’s *so unconstitutional* that he did it—not once or twice—but nearly 40 times? 1/?

The guy between McDonnell and Corbyn there is 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos

it was a Roman Salute!

Elon musk is a fascist. I am making the transition off of Twitter, over to bluer skies, with the same handle. Reply if you're over there so I can follow you!

Endorsement Alert 📣 We are proud to endorse Kara Murray-Badal for Oakland City Council District 2. Kara has a strong track record of progressive work and will be an exceptional voice for working-class Oaklanders on the City Council. Find out more at kmb4oakland.com