Queer (she/her) Jew from & in the DMV. Also lived: S. Israel, Diné rez, Chi. I tweet on US edu, Is/Pal, LGBT, Jewish, & other issues. +cats. Opinions are my own
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(((Rachel M))) retweeted
This is what Yarden Bibas, husband of Shiri, father of Kfir and Ariel, wrote today on his Facebook page, after Netanyahu's decision to renew the war.
I hope all the Jewish organizations that posted online endlessly with images of this family, will honor his words and take action.
Just created a work Bluesky account. If you're interested in data about child and youth well-being in DC, please follow ne at bsky.app/profile/dcactiondat…
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
Some immediate steps I believe that all trans people should take:
- Get your passport. Today. It takes time to come in and this will likely be shut down under Trump.
- Update every ID your state allows you to.
- Make sure you have a supply of medication in case of disruption
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Today is election day! Did you know that a smaller share of #WashingtonDC voters turned out in this June's primary than in 2020? Find this and other #voting and democracy data at wearedcaction.org/dc-kids-co… #DCKIDSCOUNT
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
Absolutely disgraceful voter suppression and disenfranchisement of the Navajo Nation once again.
"The worst we’ve ever seen": Issues in Apache County, Arizona, preventing voters from casting ballots. cnn.com/politics/live-news/2…
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
The Washington Post editorial board claims that raising taxes will “backfire,” buying into unoriginal conservative scare tactics that researchers have disproven time and time again. They write, “there has to be a reality check on taxes and spending.” Well, here’s @dcfpi's🧵
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
In the coming hours, 4 things will converge in and in relation to Jerusalem:
The first 2 are the beginning of Ramadan and Al Aqsa (seen by Jews as the Temple Mount), the alchemy of sanctity that makes this city so unique.
The second 2 are Hamas and Ben Gvir.
Enough said.
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
Another example of how DC's social safety net has frayed under the Bowser administration is that they are failing to process Medicaid applications in a timely manner.
Thanks to @chenderson for keeping up the pressure on these issues.
lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/…
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
They're naming names.
I hope they get used to it and pursue it, until it will no longer be necessary.
state.gov/announcement-of-fu…
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
According to the latest CDC COVID-19 wastewater data, we are currently in the second-biggest surge of the pandemic.
It will peak in the next week, with ~2 million infections per day. During this surge, ~100 million people total (~1 in 3 people in the US) will likely get COVID.
ALT COVID-19 Wastewater Levels in the U.S. Chart shows national trends of SARS-COV-2 viral activity levels in U.S. wastewater
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
"As long as Netanyahu knows that he will be replaced after the war, 'after the war' will never happen. Netanyahu needs to be replaced now."
Gen. Nimrod Sheffer [ret.] Former Commander of the IDF Planning Directorate & former CEO of Israel Aircraft industry.
What does he know?
IDF suspends several troops for singing Hanukkah songs into Jenin mosque loudspeakers timesofisrael.com/idf-suspen… via @timesofisrael
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
הפקרת החטופים שעוד נותרו תהיה הפצע הגדול בתולדות ישראל. מעבר לכך שזו בגידה באתוס המכונן של המדינה, יהיה זה שבר שיפרק אותנו לגורמים למשך דורות על גבי דורות. גם אם לא נדע יותר טרור לעולם - ומן הסתם עוד נדע - לא יהיה בכך כדי לרפא את השבר הזה. והממשלה הזו מובילה לשם בעיניים פקוחות לרווחה, בדיוק כפי שהובילה למחדל הנורא של השבעה באוקטובר. – at Israel
(((Rachel M))) retweeted
On January 1, more than 140,000 DC residents were set to receive an increase in SNAP benefits that we funded in the DC budget.
Now, @MayorBowser is blocking this food assistance from reaching families.
So many people in DC are struggling with food insecurity and need this help.
