I've seen a lot of people write things like, "How can it be 10/7/24? It's still 10/7/23." And while I understand the sentiment, I disagree. 10/7/23 was terrible enough. And then, like the most perverse recitation of Dayenu ever, there was no end to the destruction. 1/
Folks experiencing homelessness face additional barriers to getting support when they have no ID.
My bill, the IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act, would provide an optional, no-cost photo ID to all Americans over 14.
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My friends, including the ones in these photos, have been buoys. We've cried, argued, & laughed. I see our matching friendship rings & remember I'm not alone. This week on @chutzpod, @HannaRosin and I explore adult friendships. So much gratitude to the ones who carry me.
“Palestinian people are not the enemy; Jewish people are not the enemy. The true enemy is any ideology that degrades and diminishes the sacred light resident in all humanity.” - Rami Nashashibi and Rabbi Andrea C London usatoday.com/story/opinion/v…
The New York Times writes in an editor's note today about its Gaza hospital coverage: "The early versions of the coverage — and the prominence it received in a headline, news alert and social media channels — relied too heavily on claims by Hamas" nytimes.com/2023/10/23/pageo…
Our hearts are heavy with news from Israel and Gaza this week. @hannarosin and I recorded a special episode of @chutzpod reflecting on the loneliness of Jewish and Israeli mourning at this moment. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
We're offering a piece of calm as you head into Shabbat with a bonus episode of Chutzpod and a new Chutzstack with some prayers and resources as you navigate these heavy times. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and read at bit.ly/3QgoxBi.
Today, Chutzpod! announces its return on October 18th with a NEW co-host! Co-founder @rabbishira will be joined by the talented writer and podcaster @HannaRosin! Through a Jewish lens, they’ll answer our toughest questions.
Learn more: bit.ly/3PYBAXQ
Breaking: Supreme Court upholds district court decision finding that Alabama violated Voting Rights Act by failing to draw second majority Black congressional district. Huge surprise victory for voting rights. Black voters 27% Alabama population but hold only 1/7 seats
Today's decision will have consequences far beyond Alabama, @AriBerman writes. And it is likely bad news for Ron DeSantis, who pushed through a redistricting map that dismantled two US House districts held by Black representatives. bit.ly/3CnGWEk
New: “I think you have got to figure out what we have to do, where to fix the system that gives a Republican candidate a potential chance to win."
How a network of activists is working together to shape voting legislation in 2023.
w/ @AlexandraBerzonnytimes.com/2023/05/08/us/po…
NEW: In a series of emails today, Elon threatened to reassign @NPR to "another company" unless the network started tweeting again
(link actually works this time)
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