Happy Small Business Week, Oakland! More than 85% of all businesses are small businesses in the Town. Small businesses are not the exception - they *are* our economy. I was honored to join Mayor Lee & the City of Oakland's Economic and Workforce Development Department to celebrate small businesses.

I opposed to a bill that directly targets churches, charities, and nonprofits that provide bail support to families navigating a deeply unequal justice system. Bail support was a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, allowing people to protest unjust laws without fear they'd be locked away.

Care work is the quiet engine of this country. As co-chair of @demwomencaucus.bsky.social Caregiving Task Force, I am proud to join my colleagues to introduce a Congressional Resolution designating April as "Care Workers Recognition Month" to commit ourselves to caring for those who care for us.

The health of our communities is directly linked to our environments, which is why I am so proud to present over $1 million dollars in federal Community Project Funding to the City of San Leandro for clean water infrastructure and new recreation opportunities for local residents.

Ever wonder what your congresswoman does in a day? Spend a day with me in Washington, D.C. introducing legislation to protect workers and minority-owned small businesses, meeting with stakeholders, and attending a joint-session of Congress!

As the first congenitally blind member of Congress, bringing disabled voices to the policy making table is extremely important to me. Last week, I hosted a roundtable at the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley to hear from and strategize with disability leaders on the most pressing issues.

Building communities where our babies, elders, families are safe is a top priority. That starts with resources, which is why I am so proud to present over $1 million in federal Community Project Funding to the City of Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention for Operation Ceasefire-Lifeline.

I am proud to represent a beautiful tapestry of communities from all different backgrounds. Our cities were built and are sustained every single day by immigrants, yet the Trump Admin is trying to restrict access to Small Biz Administration resources with bigotry fueled citizenship requirements.

Thank you to everyone who came out to my town hall with @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social and shared your concerns and priorities. Your voices and stories are the very center and focus of my work here and in Washington.

It is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to Adan, our CA-12 App Challenge winner from Oakland! He gave me a demo of his winning app called "StayReady" and told me a bit about the process of building an app. Adan, I cannot wait to see all that you do, you have a bright future ahead of you!

The resilience of people, minus -10°F: thousands of you out on the streets of Minneapolis against Trump, against fascism… unbelievable. There is hope. Stay strong folks. The whole world is watching and with you in our hearts. From Amsterdam with💛

🎥 How to combine #nature action and #ClimateAction PL RP🩷💚💙 @truthseeker1983.bsky.social @cekofficial.bsky.social @cindyandrewsmcgraw.bsky.social @shark-sleeve.bsky.social @suzie1996.bsky.social @thatsmytime.bsky.social @rebba.bsky.social @robertr369.bsky.social graph via WWF #ClimateChange #Klima

This clip is from my last Substack chat with Kelley Challen. Tomorrow at 7 PM EDT, Kelley & will team up again & focus our chat on additional aspects of college readiness & take YOUR questions, so join us live: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/139078 #CollegeReadiness #ADHD #SpecialEd #EduSky

Today, Vox Media announced that Lupa Systems has agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox. But what happens to the brands that were not sold: Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, The Dodo, and The Verge? @markstenberg.bsky.social suspects that they will be sold for parts.

Join our PLNU President as he and Robyn journey out to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 🛬 ❄️ to support our Sea Lions Volleyball team play their first game in the Elite 8 National Quarterfinals! GO SEA LIONS! 🦭🙌 🏐 #plnu #thisisplnu #volleyball #wintersports

🦌DEER SEASON🦌 After a fantastic (and fruitful🏆) festival run this past year, the SCAD animated short film Deer Season is out! I had the pleasure of being the voice of Lucia the bounty hunter! Many thanks to Ashley Wadsworth for bringing me on! Watch it now on YouTube: lnkd.in/g9q4YvJj

ℹ️ El Instituto Geográfico Nacional ha detectado la pasada noche una serie de leves temblores, de magnitud inferior a 2, entre Gran Canaria y Tenerife

If you impeach Trump, could you get an impeachment? @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social theorizes on the question with @timmiller.bsky.social and @samsteindc.bsky.social on the newest special edition of The Next Level.

Trump's Acting AG on the $1.8B slush fund for J6ers: It is true that this is unusual, but it is not unprecedented.

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank you for standing strong in defense of democracy. Your dedication made real progress possible. Together, we showed what collective action can achieve. Let’s continue to unite and rise as we look ahead to 2026.

Next Stop: The W. 🏀 Gabriela Jaquez is officially a pro. 🧘‍♀️ The breathing exercises. 🎧 The routines. 💭 The reminder that confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you practice. Now Playing on @Allezsports YouTube. #GabrielaJaquez #WNBA #UCLA

🚨Freddo Friday is back!🚨 After (hopefully) a long, relaxing summer, we thought we'd treat you with the return of #FreddoFriday🐸 The first winners of this school year are a year 11 English class from The Manor Academy🎉 Congratulations, and as usual, your chocolate is on its way - enjoy 🍫

This may explain why Trump has been throwing around insults for Talarico.

Community members gathered over Memorial Day weekend for Lei of Aloha, an annual tribute that started in 2013 by former Girl Scout Marissa Lum. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/girl-scouts-memorial-day-remembrance/ 

Elissa Slotkin: "Trump has conducted military operations in 9 places in 15 months. That's more than any President in history. He's shown that he is willing to use force. You can have a debate on if that's a good thing or a bad thing."

Blue & White were definitely in the CIAA house ! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🔵⚪️🕊️ #theraydiotwins #ciaa #ciaabaltimore

Someone should tell #Trump what all his whining accomplishes is making sure that more people hear the joke #WhiteHouse #FreeSpeech #JimmyKimmel #comedy #podcast

Buffalo News photographer Harry Scull Jr. discusses covering the Buffalo Sabres and what makes a great hockey photo. Go Behind The Lens with The Buffalo News' photographers here: buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...

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#OnThisDay 2012 Adam Yauch died The Beastie Boys singer was also called MCA He produced most of the Beastie Boys videos under the Pseudonym of Nathanial Hörnblowér As a Buddhist he was very involved in the Tibetan Independence Movement 100% vinyl mix👇 www.mixcloud.com/The_Vinyl_Ar...

After a brief moment in the sun last month for my short story collection, Cuddies Strip is back as my bestselling book this month. Find out why: www.robmcinroy.co.uk/cuddies-strip "highly recommended" Val McDermid #WritingCommunity #CrimeFiction #HistoricalFiction #Perthshire #Scotland

On Sale! Imagine being sent back into your past unwillingly, only to discover you are part of a dark spell cast by your ex-boyfriend to include you in his selfish agenda! #timetravel #Romance #DarkFiction #darkromance #RomanticSciFi #RomanticSuspense #Betrayal www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3QSKRBX

Wow, intergalactic television has everything you could ever ask for: science-fiction horror and french clone soap operas! It's a new playthrough of @blippo.plus! #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social @teamyacht.com @telefantasytv.bsky.social @panic.com #TV buff.ly/o6NP232

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 ℹ️ Head of Religious Studies 📍Outwood Grange Academy 🗓️ 5 May Apply here: 🖱️ buff.ly/ugJMiQg #OutwoodFamily💜 | #SchoolJobs | #EducationJobs |

This sermon explores the spiritual significance of Lent by framing the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness as a formative "vision quest." #Lent #visionquest #temptation See the entire 5 minute clip here: https://youtu.be/BTWnZGDimMg

Love this! Going to miss moments like this with @colbertlateshow

👍 Your Growth Funds A Cause! 💥 http://boundless-digital.net 💫 #FreeResources #DailyInspiration #EbookFreebie #GrowthPodcast #AIPrompts

#BetterConnected [VD: Animation advising no alcohol on-board services. Travel Safe. Respect staff. Respect fellow passengers]

[INDIE ALERT] Sovereign Tower by @wildwits.games Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom's destiny. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/4113940 #indiedev #indiegame

Day 110 Post #TotalKneeReplacement Surgery Morning PT Exercises. Focusing on straightening. Heading to Coach at the State Meet! Big day!

Just for size perspective on the 2023 painting I posted yesterday. 48”x36”, acrylic on panel. SOLD. Big ones are totally different from small for me. Painting upside down helps me see shapes and colors better. #art #painting #modernpainting #traditionalart #artist #paint #artistatwork #artcollector

sorry but this is funny as hell

This little male house finch came to visit the #HarrisBirdCam 🪶 today ❤️

Rima Laibow on #COVID and #psychopaths rumble.com/embed/vshv7g Mirror t.me/gonzojourney... Dr. Rima Laibow tells Jeff Crouere that Covid's part of a #plan to #kill #billions of #people. #Watch her full #interview on #RingsidePolitics: americasvoice.news/video/AuVh16...

Holy shit...

Mamdani's NYC if you're a Jewish business owner @samanthaettus 1 AM Fri, Jamaica Estates, a man in a white thobe spent 5 min destroying Bagels & Co. Smashed pots, flipped tables. Metal barrier thrown @ windows.

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 ❤️‍🔥 The Boss has spoken ✊👊🙌🫶 "I'm here in support tonite for Stephen (Colbert), the first guy in America who lost his show because a president can't take a joke - and because Larry & David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass to get what they want ..."

Election night vibes are bumping with Chris Rabb in Philly, @adamgreen321.bsky.social reports live from the scene!

The emoluments clause is in the Constitution to stop exactly what Kushner is doing Raising billions in the Gulf — while representing the US in time of war Modern American history has never seen anything like it @jenpsaki.bsky.social 👇 -TN

#Bulgarien wählt! 🇧🇬🗳️ Zwischen hohen Lebenskosten, Korruption und Justizreformen sucht das Land nach politischer Stabilität. Wie die Chancen stehen und was jetzt wichtig ist, erfahrt ihr im #WahlmonitorIEP Explainer. Mehr zum nachlesen Factsheet 🔗 tinyurl.com/Factsheet-BGR

Air Riders demo was fun :)

Lanús' Lucas Besozzi kicks Instituto de Córdoba's Gabriel Abregu in the Copa Argentina match yesterday

Two Transformer Maximals for fun! Here is #2 of 2, which do you like better? Le ciel gronde… les moteurs rugissent… et quelque part dans les nuages… …un dragon décide encore quelle forme prendra la guerre. #AIArt #Midjourney #AIVideo #DragonTuesday

Testing a cheap Chinese microphone, as @MarcSettle has recently done. It’s only 15€. I quite like the sound, but durability of this all plastic mic may become an issue. What do you think of the sound quality? #audio #microphone #test #mojo

Umamusume 2 #02 Animação: Kousuke Yoshida, Kouki Shikiji Teio chora por não participar da Kikuka Sho, mas se torna inspiração pras outras corredoras. Shikiji fez os cortes da corrida e Yoshida todo o resto.

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This conversation between Gregory Bovino and German neo-Nazi MdB Kay Gottschalk (AfD) about introducing the inhumane deportation regime of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Germany is a stark reminder that the country may be heading in the same direction. Europe has been there before!

Visit Qatar Airways Doha Skyline Day and Night - Home of the 2022 World Cup Copa Mundial - See full city tour on my page in the last few days. #vacation #doha #qatar #travel #tourism

FLY THE W! 😊

Corporate greed gone wrong. #blacksky #bluesky