Leslie Takahashi
@leslietakahashi.bsky.social
Committed to the radical idea that all people have worth and dignity. Mother. Grandmother. Pittie dog parent. Lover of Taiko and music. Writer. Activist. Unitarian Universalist. #momsky
This is faith-ful leadership.
UU President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt joins faith leaders across traditions in proclaiming: transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are holy, whole, and worthy of love. Together, we call out the misuse of religion to justify harm.
www.uuworld.org/articles/uua...
www.uuworld.org/articles/uua...
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is faith-ful leadership.
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9 major faith denominations just released a statement supporting trans & intersex people, calling violation of our rights by those in power a betrayal of religious values.
Faith communities can be complicated for LGBTQI communities. But today, I’m proud to be a member of both.
tinyurl.com/3kkpvhk9
Faith communities can be complicated for LGBTQI communities. But today, I’m proud to be a member of both.
tinyurl.com/3kkpvhk9
www.uua.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
9 major faith denominations just released a statement supporting trans & intersex people, calling violation of our rights by those in power a betrayal of religious values.
Faith communities can be complicated for LGBTQI communities. But today, I’m proud to be a member of both.
tinyurl.com/3kkpvhk9
Faith communities can be complicated for LGBTQI communities. But today, I’m proud to be a member of both.
tinyurl.com/3kkpvhk9
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“This is the largest transportation of pple in chains since the end of slavery.” 2/
#NeverAgainIsNow
#TsuruForSolidarity
#NeverAgainIsNow
#TsuruForSolidarity
August 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“This is the largest transportation of pple in chains since the end of slavery.” 2/
#NeverAgainIsNow
#TsuruForSolidarity
#NeverAgainIsNow
#TsuruForSolidarity
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
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Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
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Today, I shared how child care providers are urging Congress to save the Affordable Care Act tax credit expansions. When you take away affordable health insurance, small businesses and families feel the impact.
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today, I shared how child care providers are urging Congress to save the Affordable Care Act tax credit expansions. When you take away affordable health insurance, small businesses and families feel the impact.
Release the data. Give us the facts.
The Trump Administration needs to release economic data like jobs, GDP, and inflation numbers before the Federal Reserve meets in early December. It appears that the administration may be intentionally restricting the release of this data. Read my letter:
November 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Release the data. Give us the facts.
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize the culture & contributions of Native Americans and Tribal Nations—the first stewards of our lands. Washington’s tribes continue to shape our state’s history, culture, & economy through their enduring traditions.
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize the culture & contributions of Native Americans and Tribal Nations—the first stewards of our lands. Washington’s tribes continue to shape our state’s history, culture, & economy through their enduring traditions.
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Americans shouldn’t have to absorb the economic chaos of Trump’s trade wars.
Congress should act now to protect Americans from tariff tax spikes by passing the bipartisan Trade Review Act.
Congress should act now to protect Americans from tariff tax spikes by passing the bipartisan Trade Review Act.
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Americans shouldn’t have to absorb the economic chaos of Trump’s trade wars.
Congress should act now to protect Americans from tariff tax spikes by passing the bipartisan Trade Review Act.
Congress should act now to protect Americans from tariff tax spikes by passing the bipartisan Trade Review Act.
Have to ask why our lawmakers want to make it easier for us to get hacked? Whose interests do they work for?
Senator opposes FCC plan to reverse cyber rules adopted after Salt Typhoon attack reut.rs/47OzNxG
Senator opposes FCC plan to reverse cyber rules adopted after Salt Typhoon attack
The top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday called on the Federal Communications Commission to abandon plans to rescind cybersecurity requirements adopted after the massive Salt Typhoon Chinese hacking incident that infiltrated U.S. telecom companies last year.
reut.rs
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Have to ask why our lawmakers want to make it easier for us to get hacked? Whose interests do they work for?
Let’s pay attention.
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
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DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
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DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
Federal agents are set to conduct a major immigration crackdown called “Swamp Sweep” in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Let’s pay attention.
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
apnews.com/article/new-...
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
apnews.com/article/new-...
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CNN; Nov 9, 2025
Trump's Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, on air traffic controllers:
“they're not certified in the air spaces that we need them, but if I can, I'm going to use them.” (7:01)
#USDemocracy #MomSky
Trump's Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, on air traffic controllers:
“they're not certified in the air spaces that we need them, but if I can, I'm going to use them.” (7:01)
#USDemocracy #MomSky
Duffy: ‘You’re going to see air travel be reduced to a trickle’ if shutdown doesn’t end | CNN Politics
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss worsening travel disruptions due to the government shutdown.
www.cnn.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
CNN; Nov 9, 2025
Trump's Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, on air traffic controllers:
“they're not certified in the air spaces that we need them, but if I can, I'm going to use them.” (7:01)
#USDemocracy #MomSky
Trump's Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, on air traffic controllers:
“they're not certified in the air spaces that we need them, but if I can, I'm going to use them.” (7:01)
#USDemocracy #MomSky
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Some light reading for anyone needing something new to read.
Oversight Committee Releases Additional Epstein Estate Documents - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
oversight.house.gov
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Some light reading for anyone needing something new to read.
All parents listen in: a new interfaith coalition to end family detention launches today.
#momsky
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#momsky
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Family detention is a long hurt
A new interfaith coalition--launching today--says no more
leslietakahashi.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
All parents listen in: a new interfaith coalition to end family detention launches today.
#momsky
leslietakahashi.substack.com/p/family-det...
#momsky
leslietakahashi.substack.com/p/family-det...
A new coalition to end family immigration detention launches today.
leslietakahashi.substack.com/p/family-det...
leslietakahashi.substack.com/p/family-det...
Family detention is a long hurt
A new interfaith coalition--launching today--says no more
leslietakahashi.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A new coalition to end family immigration detention launches today.
leslietakahashi.substack.com/p/family-det...
leslietakahashi.substack.com/p/family-det...
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Across the country, voters support many of Zohran Mamdani's ideas, including:
-Increasing taxes on the rich
-Universal childcare
-Freezing rent
-Raising the minimum wage
Everything Democrats do must focus on enacting popular policies that help working people.
That is the path forward.
-Increasing taxes on the rich
-Universal childcare
-Freezing rent
-Raising the minimum wage
Everything Democrats do must focus on enacting popular policies that help working people.
That is the path forward.
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Across the country, voters support many of Zohran Mamdani's ideas, including:
-Increasing taxes on the rich
-Universal childcare
-Freezing rent
-Raising the minimum wage
Everything Democrats do must focus on enacting popular policies that help working people.
That is the path forward.
-Increasing taxes on the rich
-Universal childcare
-Freezing rent
-Raising the minimum wage
Everything Democrats do must focus on enacting popular policies that help working people.
That is the path forward.
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I held a shadow hearing in Chicago to see firsthand the violence and cruelty that ICE has been inflicting on our communities.
It’s outrageous. We need a humane, comprehensive path forward to reforming our immigration system — NOT this.
It’s outrageous. We need a humane, comprehensive path forward to reforming our immigration system — NOT this.
November 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I held a shadow hearing in Chicago to see firsthand the violence and cruelty that ICE has been inflicting on our communities.
It’s outrageous. We need a humane, comprehensive path forward to reforming our immigration system — NOT this.
It’s outrageous. We need a humane, comprehensive path forward to reforming our immigration system — NOT this.
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A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A US citizen filmed federal agents smashing his car window, as authorities begin a surge of immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
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Listen to the stories. Share the truth.
Thank you to the seven incredible witnesses who joined our Chicago shadow hearing last month.
Their powerful testimonies, advocacy, and organizing are all critically important pieces of the puzzle in the fight to protect immigrant communities. Listen to their stories:
Their powerful testimonies, advocacy, and organizing are all critically important pieces of the puzzle in the fight to protect immigrant communities. Listen to their stories:
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Listen to the stories. Share the truth.
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Reposted by Leslie Takahashi
LIVE: COP30 negotiations on forests, oceans, biodiversity, and indigenous rights youtube.com/live/pC-QmZe...
LIVE: COP30 negotiations on forests, oceans, biodiversity, and indigenous rights
YouTube video by Reuters
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November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
LIVE: COP30 negotiations on forests, oceans, biodiversity, and indigenous rights youtube.com/live/pC-QmZe...
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What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.