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Diego J Cartagena
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I haven’t had the chance to watch much anime, but gotta say, this is the most ingenious use of music in one that I’ve seen in a while. Give this album a listen: Lazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack)
April 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Bleak + hilarious. Loved it.
The Moron Factory
A short story
www.theatlantic.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Be aware of scams and pranks related to ICE enforcement:
enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/art... - ICE scams, pranks to look out for
ICE scams, pranks to look out for
ICE scams, pranks to look out for
enewspaper.latimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This is truly an exquisite book. A depth of emotion expressed in breathtaking prose.
Orbital
The earth, from here, is like heaven. It flows with col…
www.goodreads.com
March 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I have never brought a case that was not based on fact and the appropriate application of the law. I have never placed a case with a volunteer that was not based on fact and the appropriate application of the law.
Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT:      Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court Lawyers
www.whitehouse.gov
March 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The deadline to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the recent wildfires has been extended to June 10, 2025.
For more information click here: bit.ly/43S2Nms
Deadline Now June 10, 2025, for LA Fire Survivors to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
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March 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Deeply saddened by the cuts facing @hias-refugees.bsky.social. The work this agency engages in reflects the promise of America as a protector of those facing persecution and seeking refuge.
HIAS cuts hundreds of staff, closes multiple international offices as Trump slashes refugee resettlement and foreign aid
By the end of the federal fiscal year, ‘we’ll be a very different agency with a much smaller footprint,’ President Mark Hetfield tells eJP
ejewishphilanthropy.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We must protect the rule of law and the administration of justice.
Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda
Impeachment threats against judges — and sometimes physical threats to their safety — compromise the independence of the judiciary, experts warn.
www.npr.org
March 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Some great practical tips from @laist.com for caregivers. I'll add another: seek the assistance of an attorney to ensure the care recipient is receiving the benefits they are entitled to and to discuss options such as a POLST, Power of Attorney, or conservatorship.
How to better support loved ones with dementia along with their family caretakers
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an exhausting task with no respite. The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife highlight the importance of a support network to help shoulder the load. Tha...
laist.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Bet Tzedek proudly serves caregivers in Los Angeles. To understand the importance of this work, please watch this video from @abcnetwork.bsky.social :
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America’s Care Crisis
YouTube video by ABC News
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March 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Get the facts about Medicaid at the impact of cuts to this critical safety net program: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Medicaid covers kids, moms and grandmoms. Now it could be on the chopping block.
About 60% of American adults have either used Medicaid for health care coverage or know someone who has.
www.usatoday.com
March 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Early morning, Dodger Stadium, ready for the Public Counsel “Run For Justice”!
March 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
@wyldflwr.bsky.social thanks for all the great tunes!
March 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Horrific, the environment created by these immigration raids. 11 year old girl commits suicide because she "was being harassed by classmates who had threatened more than once to call federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to deport her family."
Protecting Children of Immigrant Families: Nonprofit Advocate Responses - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In the face of threats and uncertainty, nonprofit advocates are responding to support both immigrant children and their families.
nonprofitquarterly.org
March 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The treasures I found at the library today!
March 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Thank you Salena Copeland from Legal Aid Association of California for uplifting the need for legal aid!
Legal-aid organizations see surge in need www.sfexaminer.com/news/politic... via SF Examiner.
Legal aid orgs see surge in need under Trump
But surge in funding might not follow.
www.sfexaminer.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
What happens when a bully dupes a city to put him in power? I for one can’t wait to see how this unfolds.
Daredevil: Born Again (TV Series 2025– ) ⭐ 8.9 | Action, Crime, Drama
58m | TV-MA
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March 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Excellent news, the deadline to apply for FEMA relief has been extended: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/03/07/g...
Governor Newsom announces deadline extension to apply for federal assistance for Los Angeles fires | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
March 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
@travisholcombe.bsky.social sets this week on @kcrw.com’s Freaks Only show have been sublime this week. What a treat after a hard day’s work.
March 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We had a Department of Veteran's Affairs that essentially built the American middle class through its administration of the GI Bill.
Veterans Affairs to cut 80,000 employees, according to internal memo
Veterans Affairs to cut 80,000 employees, according to internal memo
enewspaper.latimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
From our friends at @lacountydcba.bsky.social: Sample landlord notification forms are now available. These forms are integral for accessing the eviction protections enacted by the the Board of Supervisors.
March 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Great article from Analucía Lopezrevoredo, PhD, Founder & Executive Director of Jewtina & Co., reflecting on this moment in time through the prism of being a Jewish immigrant.

jweekly.com/2025/02/21/o...
Jewish immigrants need our community’s help right now
As a formerly undocumented American Jew, Analucía Lopezrevoredo knows the intense fear that undocumented immigrants are now living with.
jweekly.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Folks, this is critical, please check this out!
February 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Reposted by Diego J Cartagena
Congress is considering Medicaid work requirements that could strip 36 million from coverage. This will harm many, including disabled and caretakers. *Author: Brit Vanneman with NHeLP's Jennifer Lav healthlaw.org/state-level-...
State-Level Legislation Increases Potential Harm from Federal “Optional” Work Requirement Proposals
Some Congressional Republicans are currently considering statutory changes to Medicaid to allow states to impose work requirements. As many others have noted, work requirements do not actually help pe...
healthlaw.org
February 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 2024 Election: Well, That Happened . . . Now What?

Join a candid conversation on the 2024 election that will explore the potential impact and implications of local, state, and federal election results on our client communities and the nonprofits that serve them.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025 Bet Tzedek's Rebecca Nichols Symposium . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The 2024 Election: Well, That Happened . . . Now What? Join us for a candid conversation as we reflect on the 2024 election and explore the potential impact and implications of local, state, and fede...
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February 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM