"People got very aggressive and cut the line to try and get to the last croissant. I couldn’t help think, 'Wow, if this is how we treat each other for a croissant, how on earth are we supposed to negotiate a global climate treaty?'" insideclimatenews.org/news/24112022/…

Kensington - Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid in Brooklyn maintains a community fridge on E 2nd St just north of Fort Hamilton Pkwy! thecity.nyc/2022/11/30/234…

I don't know how Boston PL's acquisitions and processing works, so not sure if this would have been done by a BPL staffer or a vendor, but the sticker placement over the "NO" definitely looks intentional. 😕

The DC 37 contract is out for voting and there's still a lot of confusion and frustration in the rank and file. We've been working to compile information from the union, our locals, and news sources to understand what's in this contract and where the process falls short.

Today, New York City Council holds a preliminary budget hearing on the Mayor's police budget. (ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams starts w/ concerns about NYPD spending 2x their overtime budget. Yet Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani is cutting $ from CCRB, schools, 3K, CUNY, libraries & social services. 🧵#CareNotCuts #CareNotCops

Congrats to the supremely badass Sofya Aptekar on the publication of her book Green Card Soldier!

HAPPENING NOW: Thousands are shutting down the Manhattan Bridge on the busiest travel day of the year, refusing to leave until Biden calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We will make business as usual impossible until the US stops funding and fueling a genocide.

BREAKING: 1,500 Jews, Palestinians, rabbis, imams, pastors, parents, and elected officials for a ceasefire are risking arrest at the Manhattan Bridge. We represent the majority of people in the US. 66% of Americans and 80% of Democrats want the bombing of Gaza to stop.

Noticing this small detail in Eric Umansky's "The Failed Promise of Police Body Cameras" as I contemplate our austerity mayor and his budget cuts. nytimes.com/2023/12/13/mag…

My rep Rep. Yvette D. Clarke featured (along with other NY electeds) on this projection at the big unionized worker-led march for a ceasefire tonight. "Not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel's crimes!"

To NYC public library folks and other public sector workers here! Rank & File meeting this Wed at 7 on Zoom.

Love this by VictoriaLaw and Erica Meiners about lessons from Australia's Sisters Inside conference, including "Grassroots Networks Are Crucial!" and conferences are (or, well, can be) sexy and fun. truthout.org/articles/aboli…

Obviously not against clearing out some people's medical debt, but how about we abolish it for everyone forever (by instituting a universal coverage system). Last I heard NYC officials were not in favor of the New York Health Act, too bad... bkreader.com/news/city-to-r…

Happening in Midwood, Brooklyn on Wed unless it rightfully gets canceled. bit.ly/stopthesalenyc

ACTION ALERT: - Columbia University admin threatens MASS SUSPENSIONS and DISCIPLINARY PROBATION (until June 2025) to Gaza Solidarity Encampment participants who don’t leave by 2 PM. - Do not sign anything with administration. - Show up at NOON to protect the encampment! ❤️‍🔥