Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
@advocate.nyc.gov
As voting rights are gutted, the injustice in the South is echoing across our country. We can’t stand by as Black power is dismantled and diluted. It's a crisis for all of us, for all who believe the vote is precious. We do this work for our democracy and for future generations.
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At a time when we need young people to protest more, not less, the educational buffer zone bill is alarming. Intro 175-B, which curbs free speech and protest at "educational facil...
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To the New Yorkers who knew our city needed to say #NoTo175B: Thank you for protesting the anti-protest bill, and winning. We have to stop seeking short-sighted solutions that for...
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Even as Trump and his cronies sow chaos and fear, we can and must do everything in our power to protect our communities. @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social's NYC Know Your Rights Act will equip New Yorkers with information they need to more effectively exercise their rights—let's get it passed.
Stay cool, NYC! We can keep each other safe—including during this heat wave. If you don't have A/C, find a cooling center near you: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters We can also work to protect each other from unlawful immigration arrests. Whatever happens, stay cool. 🎦: July 2025
On College Decision Day, we're asking forgiveness—of our audio and your loans. As students decide where to continue their learning journeys—and many of us former students grapple with how to pay our loans—New York City has got you, with repayment resources: nyc.gov/studentloan
Did you know? The City of New York offers property tax exemptions to seniors, veterans, clergy members, people with disabilities, and others. Join our office and @nycfinance.bsky.social Friday on Zoom @ 4 PM to learn about eligibility and how to apply by March 16: VirtualPropertyTax.eventbrite.com
Gender-affirming care saves lives, and is proven to improve mental health outcomes for TGNC youth. Everybody deserves healthcare—and taking healthcare away from children is immoral. We need institutions in our city to stop depriving families of the care that can provide relief.
UPDATE: The Trump administration's cruel new SNAP rules are in effect today. But New York City is pushing back. If you received a notice or lose benefits, call 718-SNAP-NOW or visit nyc.gov/AccessHRA You can also contact us: GetHelp@advocate.nyc.gov or (212) 669-7250
All of us must push back against all forms of hate, including antisemitism. Everyone should have the right to be who they are, worship who they worship, and walk freely. There are some who wish to make it so America can hate again and freely—we must form a united front against that.
If you can't connect to the internet, you're cut off from government services, job opportunities, and even your community. That's why the internet should be a utility, like water. Read our plan to help make internet access a right for all New Yorkers: advocate.nyc.gov/Connected
Eid Mubarak to all New Yorkers who are celebrating. May your Ramadan be remembered as meaningful, peaceful, and spiritually fulfilling. This Ramadan was a time of reflection, compassion, service, and community—values that strengthen our faith and our shared sense of humanity.
The free press is under attack, and monopolizing mergers like the Warner Bros-Paramount deal will further reduce trust and independence in media. This will increase CEO profits while hurting creators and consumers alike. #BlockTheMerger
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Trump: "Mr Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce is here. Looks good, looks handsome. Reasonably handsome. He doesn't look like Jaxson. I'll take Jaxson any day."
🤡Putin to Ukrainian troops: “refuse the criminal orders coming from illegitimate regime, otherwise you become complicit in their crimes”
@vanhollen.senate.gov asked a simple question: Will people convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers be barred from receiving taxpayer money from Trump’s $1.8 billion political slush fund? Trump’s Acting AG Todd Blanche refused to say. WATCH:
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Due process is fundamental to our constitution. Democracy doesn’t exist without it. Trump's continued purging of immigration judges who don’t follow his demands is a blatant violation of due process. We must pass my legislation to get immigration courts out of the Executive branch.
Fraser Tolmie outright lies about what was said about the future of the Snowbirds. Romanado says an announcement is coming on the 19th. Tolmie demand an answer RIGHT NOW! #QP
AI training data and the ethics of handing over your footage. Cat Lewis, CEO of Nine Lives Media, talks about her experience with it and why it's potentially happening on the Media Club with @mattdeegan.com. Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/qzoGlqbpAkw 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub
This moment hits hard because Peter just came back from the dead, had a nice moment with Tony Stark, only for the latter to sacrifice his life to win the battle. It’s honestly heartbreaking and the first time we witness him losing someone he had a close relationship with.
New podcast episode: OpenAI Faces $1B Lawsuit After Ignoring Shooting Flags Full episode in the reply. #AI #Podcast #LLM
It was a joy to join @benmax.bsky.social and Eli Valentín to discuss the Mayor’s race, Latino vote, and shifts in generational ideologies amongst the diverse Latino communities in NYC. 🎧 Listen to snippet below and the whole episode here: bit.ly/4lOcN61
✈️ Flying from Tucson to Austin on American Airlines Grateful for the journey, and honored to be heading to SXSW with The Female Quotient BookSHElf, sharing BRAVE-ish. From one place to another… and into what’s next. 🤠📚✨ #SXSW #Travel #AmericanAirlines #Austin #FemaleQuotient
True Word Baptist Louisville,KY Their preacher spits dog hate. I'm sure he hates everyone who isn't obsessed with other ppls genitalia, especially the genitalia of little girls. He definitely hates ppl who say no to child marriage, and child rape. He describes himself in his rant👇🏽👇🏽 #SheShed
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Violating separation of powers Violating church & state Violating duty to faithfully execute laws EXPLOITATION of children COVER-UP for rich old pervs Violation of trust & safety of all Americans Violation of free & fair judiciary w/o fear or favor Violation of 14th amend. EQUALITY FOR ALL
Tom the the climate grifter dies his hair blonde like Trump Tom is a gaslighter, like Mitch McConnell and looks nearly as old Tom voice sounds like JFKJr’s Listen to him lie. He paid $7,500 (via his wife Kat) to Ro Khanna for his endorsement
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Meet Silvia Zuffi, Senior Research Scientist at IMATI–CNR 🇮🇹 and ELLIS Member working in #ComputerVision. She believes in the power of connecting scientists across Europe and aims to make a real impact with AI for animal welfare & conservation. #WomenInELLIS
For many Russian women the Ukraine war is now a business opportunity. Marry a dude in the eligible age, and before you can say ‘no peace’, you’re a widow of means….
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4/10/26 congressman fry doesn’t want to do his constitutional duty. Yes, I said doody. #news #politics #currentevents
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🗣️ A scientist finds randomness thrilling?! Dr. Kamau Bobb from Spelman College says the 💥Second Law of Thermodynamics💥 is his favorite STEM concept. #Entropy touches everything—from systems to life itself. 🎥 Watch and tell us your favorite scientific concept. #STEM #Spelman #HBCU #WeHBSeeUTV #QEM
Vladdy Jr. is in no one’s shadow now. 👏 Watch the full feature from Vladdy’s first year in the minors (2016), posted to TSN’s YouTube channel! Credit (tsn_official website on Threads) #bluejays | #mlb | #postseason
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