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Jewish orgs Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Association are giving out interest-free loans to LGBTQ+ folks who need to re-locate but can’t afford it. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE JEWISH.
“The idea that people were having to pick up and flee their homes was something that resonated Jewishly.”
“The idea that people were having to pick up and flee their homes was something that resonated Jewishly.”
Persecuted for being LGBTQ+ in Trump country, they now have a chance to start over someplace new
Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are fighting persecution by offering loans to those who need to flee,
forward.com
Boosting this.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association usually requires proof of creditworthiness and a demonstration of need. Be forewarned that they may ask for guarantors.
Qualified applicants are eligible for interest-free loans of up to $10k to help cover relocation costs.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association usually requires proof of creditworthiness and a demonstration of need. Be forewarned that they may ask for guarantors.
Qualified applicants are eligible for interest-free loans of up to $10k to help cover relocation costs.
This is going to be interesting. Mamdani's proposing a 9.5% property tax increase if he can't tax the rich.
The last time property taxes were raised in NYC was under Bloomberg, who hiked them by 18.5%.
Back then, that increase made it impossible for us to buy a home. We were priced out.
The last time property taxes were raised in NYC was under Bloomberg, who hiked them by 18.5%.
Back then, that increase made it impossible for us to buy a home. We were priced out.
Mamdani Threatens Blanket Property Tax Hike as ‘Last Resort’
Stymied by Albany on tax increases for wealthy individuals and corporations, the mayor proposed a preliminary budget with a 9.5% property tax hike, which he called the “most harmful path."
www.thecity.nyc
February 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
This is going to be interesting. Mamdani's proposing a 9.5% property tax increase if he can't tax the rich.
The last time property taxes were raised in NYC was under Bloomberg, who hiked them by 18.5%.
Back then, that increase made it impossible for us to buy a home. We were priced out.
The last time property taxes were raised in NYC was under Bloomberg, who hiked them by 18.5%.
Back then, that increase made it impossible for us to buy a home. We were priced out.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away.
He grew from someone who made an antisemitic slur in 1984 to a pro-Jewish advocate. He defied expectations and transformed himself into a strong, public voice against antisemitism.
I have such respect for the man. May his memory be a blessing.
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He grew from someone who made an antisemitic slur in 1984 to a pro-Jewish advocate. He defied expectations and transformed himself into a strong, public voice against antisemitism.
I have such respect for the man. May his memory be a blessing.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away.
He grew from someone who made an antisemitic slur in 1984 to a pro-Jewish advocate. He defied expectations and transformed himself into a strong, public voice against antisemitism.
I have such respect for the man. May his memory be a blessing.
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He grew from someone who made an antisemitic slur in 1984 to a pro-Jewish advocate. He defied expectations and transformed himself into a strong, public voice against antisemitism.
I have such respect for the man. May his memory be a blessing.
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TransLash's Relocation Guide: translash.org/resources/tr...
Trans Relocation Guide: Finding Trans Asylum and Safe Havens - TransLash Media
A guide for trans individuals seeking asylum, with resources for relocating within the U.S. or abroad, accessing legal support, healthcare, and community connections.
translash.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
TransLash's Relocation Guide: translash.org/resources/tr...
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Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
1/ NEW: @propublica.org has obtained a search warrant that the FBI is executing for records related to the contested 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., which has not yet been widely shared. It’s an extraordinary document.
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
1-28-26 Fulton Warrant
www.documentcloud.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
School cancelled AGAIN tomorrow.
Kids are desperate to get out of the house now.
Kids are desperate to get out of the house now.
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM
School cancelled AGAIN tomorrow.
Kids are desperate to get out of the house now.
Kids are desperate to get out of the house now.
We have garbage pickup today. Haven't ventured outside since Friday.
On the ground? Solid ice. Not deep. We live in an HOA, so our garbage bins aren't allowed to be visible from the street on non-pickup days. Ours live in our backyard.
Couldn't open the backyard gate. Blocked by 3" of ice.
On the ground? Solid ice. Not deep. We live in an HOA, so our garbage bins aren't allowed to be visible from the street on non-pickup days. Ours live in our backyard.
Couldn't open the backyard gate. Blocked by 3" of ice.
January 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We have garbage pickup today. Haven't ventured outside since Friday.
On the ground? Solid ice. Not deep. We live in an HOA, so our garbage bins aren't allowed to be visible from the street on non-pickup days. Ours live in our backyard.
Couldn't open the backyard gate. Blocked by 3" of ice.
On the ground? Solid ice. Not deep. We live in an HOA, so our garbage bins aren't allowed to be visible from the street on non-pickup days. Ours live in our backyard.
Couldn't open the backyard gate. Blocked by 3" of ice.
"There's a special kind of rage that comes from realizing your car is gone while you are holding a box of dildos and trying to overthrow a federal agency before midnight. This is not a scenario your therapist prepares you for. This is the kind of inconvenience that feels personally targeted by God."
THE DILDO DISTRIBUTION DELEGATION
The revolution did not arrive with speeches, pamphlets, or a carefully moderated Zoom call about optics.
www.closertotheedge.net
January 28, 2026 at 7:17 AM
"There's a special kind of rage that comes from realizing your car is gone while you are holding a box of dildos and trying to overthrow a federal agency before midnight. This is not a scenario your therapist prepares you for. This is the kind of inconvenience that feels personally targeted by God."
This afternoon's movie was My Girl. My son skipped it. We didn't let my daughter know about the ending in advance.
She sobbed. 😞
We're now watching Pretty Woman. Which is less sad, but from the premise alone I doubt it's aged well.
She sobbed. 😞
We're now watching Pretty Woman. Which is less sad, but from the premise alone I doubt it's aged well.
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 AM
This afternoon's movie was My Girl. My son skipped it. We didn't let my daughter know about the ending in advance.
She sobbed. 😞
We're now watching Pretty Woman. Which is less sad, but from the premise alone I doubt it's aged well.
She sobbed. 😞
We're now watching Pretty Woman. Which is less sad, but from the premise alone I doubt it's aged well.
A society’s moral fabric does not degrade all at once. It does so as a kind of cumulative effect.
...agencies of state power operate without the restraint of transparent accountability
...deaths treated as less than tragic, because the people who died were seen as less than fully human."
...agencies of state power operate without the restraint of transparent accountability
...deaths treated as less than tragic, because the people who died were seen as less than fully human."
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, warning signs of our contemporary society crumbling
As we observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, we must also examine the signs of troubling moral degradation in the United States today.
forward.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:43 PM
A society’s moral fabric does not degrade all at once. It does so as a kind of cumulative effect.
...agencies of state power operate without the restraint of transparent accountability
...deaths treated as less than tragic, because the people who died were seen as less than fully human."
...agencies of state power operate without the restraint of transparent accountability
...deaths treated as less than tragic, because the people who died were seen as less than fully human."
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Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests.
bbc.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
www.iranintl.com/en/202601255...
Sharing this, with a note about the source: Iran International is UK-based, but majority-owned by Saudi Arabia. Their reporting about Iran has an anti-regime bias. The facts they choose to report seem accurate, but what they don't report is anyone's guess.
Sharing this, with a note about the source: Iran International is UK-based, but majority-owned by Saudi Arabia. Their reporting about Iran has an anti-regime bias. The facts they choose to report seem accurate, but what they don't report is anyone's guess.
Over 36,500 killed in Iran's deadliest massacre, documents reveal
More than 36,500 Iranians were killed by security forces during the January 8-9 crackdown on nationwide protests, making it the deadliest two-day protest massacre in history, according to documents re...
www.iranintl.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM
www.iranintl.com/en/202601255...
Sharing this, with a note about the source: Iran International is UK-based, but majority-owned by Saudi Arabia. Their reporting about Iran has an anti-regime bias. The facts they choose to report seem accurate, but what they don't report is anyone's guess.
Sharing this, with a note about the source: Iran International is UK-based, but majority-owned by Saudi Arabia. Their reporting about Iran has an anti-regime bias. The facts they choose to report seem accurate, but what they don't report is anyone's guess.
Gift link. Amazing, inspiring piece.
"The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once."
"The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once."
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Gift link. Amazing, inspiring piece.
"The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once."
"The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once."
From @collinsworth.dev
"Virtually none of the Baby features showcased in the marketing materials—smiles, cooing, etc.—seemed to be present at all! In fact, the only thing that seemed to work on my Baby was the alarm."
"Virtually none of the Baby features showcased in the marketing materials—smiles, cooing, etc.—seemed to be present at all! In fact, the only thing that seemed to work on my Baby was the alarm."
My review of the Nüborn Baby at 3 months
My Nüborn Baby arrived in October, and now that I've had a few months to get used to it, I thought I'd write up a review, in case you were thinking of getting one for yourself.
joshcollinsworth.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:25 PM
From @collinsworth.dev
"Virtually none of the Baby features showcased in the marketing materials—smiles, cooing, etc.—seemed to be present at all! In fact, the only thing that seemed to work on my Baby was the alarm."
"Virtually none of the Baby features showcased in the marketing materials—smiles, cooing, etc.—seemed to be present at all! In fact, the only thing that seemed to work on my Baby was the alarm."
Context: Among other offenses, he created an anthem for contemporary Nazis glorifying Hitler. This isn't the first time he's apologized for promoting antisemitism and naziism, either.
Being bipolar does not make a person antisemitic.
Just as taking Ambien doesn't make people racist.
Being bipolar does not make a person antisemitic.
Just as taking Ambien doesn't make people racist.
Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Outbursts: 'I Lost Touch With Reality'
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, issued a lengthy apology for his many antisemitic outbursts and discuss his battle with bipolar disorder.
www.rollingstone.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Context: Among other offenses, he created an anthem for contemporary Nazis glorifying Hitler. This isn't the first time he's apologized for promoting antisemitism and naziism, either.
Being bipolar does not make a person antisemitic.
Just as taking Ambien doesn't make people racist.
Being bipolar does not make a person antisemitic.
Just as taking Ambien doesn't make people racist.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Nearly a million people are without power across the American south. I hope everyone is okay.
poweroutage.us
States currently affected:
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
poweroutage.us
States currently affected:
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
United States Power Outage Map
PowerOutage.us is an ongoing project created to track, record, and aggregate power outages across the United States.
poweroutage.us
January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Nearly a million people are without power across the American south. I hope everyone is okay.
poweroutage.us
States currently affected:
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
poweroutage.us
States currently affected:
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
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LOL WAIT THEY'VE INTERVIEWED HIM BEFORE
The only Jew in remote Greenland sometimes feels like ‘the last person on earth’
Paul Cohen says the territory’s few Jewish visitors tend to find him. “My name just screams ‘Judaism.’”
forward.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
LOL WAIT THEY'VE INTERVIEWED HIM BEFORE
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incredible work by the Forward who found the one Jew in Greenland so they could work the Jewish angle on the Greenland story
(spoiler alert: he does not want Trump to take over Greenland)
(spoiler alert: he does not want Trump to take over Greenland)
Greenland’s only Jew hears a familiar pattern in Trump’s annexation talk
Paul Cohen, Greenland’s only Jew, explains how Jewish history shapes his response to Trump’s renewed talk of annexing the island.
forward.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM
incredible work by the Forward who found the one Jew in Greenland so they could work the Jewish angle on the Greenland story
(spoiler alert: he does not want Trump to take over Greenland)
(spoiler alert: he does not want Trump to take over Greenland)
"Dangerous", and the other element is, "they are lying to you about it."
This is a classic and highly effective 'fear beats facts' propaganda technique. It shows up across the entire political spectrum, but is especially prevalent on the right.
This is a classic and highly effective 'fear beats facts' propaganda technique. It shows up across the entire political spectrum, but is especially prevalent on the right.
Part of the "fraud" fears from 2020 just came from people not knowing how elections work & seeing it for the first time meant something "nefarious was happening".
Side note: a primary fearmongering technique in modern right wing circles is "this nuanced/complicated thing is nefarious!"
Side note: a primary fearmongering technique in modern right wing circles is "this nuanced/complicated thing is nefarious!"
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"Dangerous", and the other element is, "they are lying to you about it."
This is a classic and highly effective 'fear beats facts' propaganda technique. It shows up across the entire political spectrum, but is especially prevalent on the right.
This is a classic and highly effective 'fear beats facts' propaganda technique. It shows up across the entire political spectrum, but is especially prevalent on the right.
Watching The Devil Wears Prada with my daughter.
I was a publicist in NYC working with beauty clients when the book and movie came out. Used to pitch / work with with the people the characters are based on.
I haven't seen it in years. We're 5 minutes in and it already feels very stressful. 🙄
I was a publicist in NYC working with beauty clients when the book and movie came out. Used to pitch / work with with the people the characters are based on.
I haven't seen it in years. We're 5 minutes in and it already feels very stressful. 🙄
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Watching The Devil Wears Prada with my daughter.
I was a publicist in NYC working with beauty clients when the book and movie came out. Used to pitch / work with with the people the characters are based on.
I haven't seen it in years. We're 5 minutes in and it already feels very stressful. 🙄
I was a publicist in NYC working with beauty clients when the book and movie came out. Used to pitch / work with with the people the characters are based on.
I haven't seen it in years. We're 5 minutes in and it already feels very stressful. 🙄
Estonia's Wikipedia page is being dramatically altered by pro-Kremlin editors. They're erasing the country's history, changing names and more.
Estonian volunteers struggling to protect Wikipedia from Russian propaganda
English-language Wikipedia is being edited to present Estonia's history in a more Soviet-friendly light, Estonian journalists and Wikimedia volunteers say, and it is difficult to compete with Russia's...
news.err.ee
January 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Estonia's Wikipedia page is being dramatically altered by pro-Kremlin editors. They're erasing the country's history, changing names and more.
From a few weeks ago. This was a 100 foot high replica in Guaiba, Brazil.
Feels like an apropos metaphor.
Feels like an apropos metaphor.
January 23, 2026 at 3:43 AM
From a few weeks ago. This was a 100 foot high replica in Guaiba, Brazil.
Feels like an apropos metaphor.
Feels like an apropos metaphor.
"Daddy, we're out of matches."
"Imossible. We have a bag of matchbooks."
"I've been using them to light candles."
"Yeah, but there are at least-"
"They're all gone."
The weather apocalypse hits tomorrow. We went to Aldi and HEB two days ago.
So I could AVOID panicky crowds today.
Dammit.
"Imossible. We have a bag of matchbooks."
"I've been using them to light candles."
"Yeah, but there are at least-"
"They're all gone."
The weather apocalypse hits tomorrow. We went to Aldi and HEB two days ago.
So I could AVOID panicky crowds today.
Dammit.
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
"Daddy, we're out of matches."
"Imossible. We have a bag of matchbooks."
"I've been using them to light candles."
"Yeah, but there are at least-"
"They're all gone."
The weather apocalypse hits tomorrow. We went to Aldi and HEB two days ago.
So I could AVOID panicky crowds today.
Dammit.
"Imossible. We have a bag of matchbooks."
"I've been using them to light candles."
"Yeah, but there are at least-"
"They're all gone."
The weather apocalypse hits tomorrow. We went to Aldi and HEB two days ago.
So I could AVOID panicky crowds today.
Dammit.