Iris Halpern
@irishalpern.bsky.social
civil rights attorney by day, good trouble maker all the time.
It was a true privilege to be part of this panel just now with intellectual freedom and first amendment fighters Michelle White, Becky Calzada, Carolyn Foote after a powerful showing of The Librarians Film at the Sie FilmCenter. Ban book bans.
November 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It was a true privilege to be part of this panel just now with intellectual freedom and first amendment fighters Michelle White, Becky Calzada, Carolyn Foote after a powerful showing of The Librarians Film at the Sie FilmCenter. Ban book bans.
Oh goodie - Monday. Time to dust off the wrecking ball and start ruining my workplace for the week. Ladies, any other ideas about what we should ruin? I've got a couple ideas...
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Oh goodie - Monday. Time to dust off the wrecking ball and start ruining my workplace for the week. Ladies, any other ideas about what we should ruin? I've got a couple ideas...
Weak AF dems. And everyone knows what I am talking about. It's like Negotiating 101. Know your opposition's likely tactics and be prepared. And don't take a position you won't defend, because you lose bargaining power and credibility down the line. I swear you are trying to lose the 2026 election.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Weak AF dems. And everyone knows what I am talking about. It's like Negotiating 101. Know your opposition's likely tactics and be prepared. And don't take a position you won't defend, because you lose bargaining power and credibility down the line. I swear you are trying to lose the 2026 election.
This time, the culprit is the former Oklahoma Superintendant and State Education Board. They stripped our client, Summer Boismier, of her teaching license for sharing a QR code for the Brooklyn Libraries. But Summer is a civil rights and 1st Amendment fighter, and I am honored to be by her side.
Former Norman High School teacher suing OSDE, Ryan Walters over revoked license
Summer Boismier is suing the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Ryan Walters, and five former Board of Education members following their decision to revoke her teaching license.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This time, the culprit is the former Oklahoma Superintendant and State Education Board. They stripped our client, Summer Boismier, of her teaching license for sharing a QR code for the Brooklyn Libraries. But Summer is a civil rights and 1st Amendment fighter, and I am honored to be by her side.
October 21st, I had my first arguments before the Colorado Supreme Court. My client, Mary Moreno, was fired by Circle K for pushing an armed burgler away. Circle K argued that at-will employment is so strong companies are entitled to fire employees even if they acted in self-defense. We disagreed.
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
October 21st, I had my first arguments before the Colorado Supreme Court. My client, Mary Moreno, was fired by Circle K for pushing an armed burgler away. Circle K argued that at-will employment is so strong companies are entitled to fire employees even if they acted in self-defense. We disagreed.
Blucifer says support your tsa workers and air traffick control employees by negotiating to extend healthcare subsidies oh Trump and his senate pals. And Blucifer does not f*ck around.
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Blucifer says support your tsa workers and air traffick control employees by negotiating to extend healthcare subsidies oh Trump and his senate pals. And Blucifer does not f*ck around.
Of course he is...
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Of course he is...
Nothing says more about how greed has corrupted our economic policies and politics than a Musk trillionare. Shows the utter failure of our officials, and the Supreme Court with Citizens United, McCutcheon. Meanwhile, 42 million Americans face hunger bc Reps want to jack up healthcare premiums.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Nothing says more about how greed has corrupted our economic policies and politics than a Musk trillionare. Shows the utter failure of our officials, and the Supreme Court with Citizens United, McCutcheon. Meanwhile, 42 million Americans face hunger bc Reps want to jack up healthcare premiums.
This administration "allegedly" can't find any money during the governmeng shut-down to help feed millions of American kids, but somehow can find plenty of money to have ICE agents chase kids down, incarcerate, and deport them. Colorado, don't let's not have a repeat of Nov. 5 of last year-go vote.
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This administration "allegedly" can't find any money during the governmeng shut-down to help feed millions of American kids, but somehow can find plenty of money to have ICE agents chase kids down, incarcerate, and deport them. Colorado, don't let's not have a repeat of Nov. 5 of last year-go vote.
In the spirit of Halloween - Don't Ghost the Vote! Boo-ing is not enough, protesting is not enough. Get out there Dems and vote, vote, vote! It's a lovely weekend for early voting. Election Day is Tuesday (Nov. 4). Don't be a scardy cat - vote now!
November 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
In the spirit of Halloween - Don't Ghost the Vote! Boo-ing is not enough, protesting is not enough. Get out there Dems and vote, vote, vote! It's a lovely weekend for early voting. Election Day is Tuesday (Nov. 4). Don't be a scardy cat - vote now!
I way over bought candy this year (again)! Did no one else have parents run out of candy when you were young and drive around looking for you while you were trick-or-treating because they needed refills? I am scarred for life and will never stop buying too much 😅! Happy Halloween Everyone 🍬🍬🍬!!!
November 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I way over bought candy this year (again)! Did no one else have parents run out of candy when you were young and drive around looking for you while you were trick-or-treating because they needed refills? I am scarred for life and will never stop buying too much 😅! Happy Halloween Everyone 🍬🍬🍬!!!
While I hope all are having a nice Halloween, I thought this was so messed up. Deporting kids who are trick-or-treating is completely f*cked up. What is wrong with people? Next they'll dress up as Santa and have ICE steal kiddies off their laps for Christmas.
November 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
While I hope all are having a nice Halloween, I thought this was so messed up. Deporting kids who are trick-or-treating is completely f*cked up. What is wrong with people? Next they'll dress up as Santa and have ICE steal kiddies off their laps for Christmas.
Just spotted this little guy!
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Just spotted this little guy!
Resistance starts today - not next year Colorado! We have local elections right now. Get out there and vote!
October 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Resistance starts today - not next year Colorado! We have local elections right now. Get out there and vote!
Halperns Doing the No Kings Protest in Denver (including 88 year old dad)! Vote, Vote, Vote - including now in next month's local elections!!! w/ @galiahalpern.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Halperns Doing the No Kings Protest in Denver (including 88 year old dad)! Vote, Vote, Vote - including now in next month's local elections!!! w/ @galiahalpern.bsky.social
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Just start the lawsuit already. The folks in DC and Puerto Rico want to see how it all turns out.
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Just start the lawsuit already. The folks in DC and Puerto Rico want to see how it all turns out.
Congratulations to my inspiring colleagues Ciara, Crist, and Omeed, with the help of Siddhartha and Dylan for this astounding result. Our clients should not have suffered through this trauma, but the jury heard them. Their pain and accountability matter.
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Denver jury awards nearly $20 million to 6 bystanders injured in LoDo police shooting
Six people who were injured when a Denver Police Department officer fired into a crowd while trying to hit an armed suspect in Lower Downtown in 2022 will receive nearly $20 million in damages, a j…
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October 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Congratulations to my inspiring colleagues Ciara, Crist, and Omeed, with the help of Siddhartha and Dylan for this astounding result. Our clients should not have suffered through this trauma, but the jury heard them. Their pain and accountability matter.
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/17/d...
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/17/d...
Getting half a million dollars in medical bills for breast cancer treatment sure brings some perspective on the government shutdown.
October 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Getting half a million dollars in medical bills for breast cancer treatment sure brings some perspective on the government shutdown.
Proud of this result for our client, Terri Lesley. Shecwas fired overctwo years ago. But the amazing community in her hometown of Gillette, Wyoming stood by her. Equality and the First Amendment are not a red/blue or conservative/liberal issue. They are shared values across our great nation.
Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement
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October 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Proud of this result for our client, Terri Lesley. Shecwas fired overctwo years ago. But the amazing community in her hometown of Gillette, Wyoming stood by her. Equality and the First Amendment are not a red/blue or conservative/liberal issue. They are shared values across our great nation.
In recognition of Banned Books Week, make sure bans don't win and dive in!
October 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In recognition of Banned Books Week, make sure bans don't win and dive in!
With Azra Taslimi and Stephanie Wise trecking across Eastern Wyoming. Heading to Gillette for our mediation on behalf of Terri Lesley, our hero client, who was fired from her job as library director because she refused to ban books. #banbookbans, #lovelibrarians, #ala
September 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
With Azra Taslimi and Stephanie Wise trecking across Eastern Wyoming. Heading to Gillette for our mediation on behalf of Terri Lesley, our hero client, who was fired from her job as library director because she refused to ban books. #banbookbans, #lovelibrarians, #ala
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Power and ultimate control. Canceling late-night shows. Silencing the press. Threats of war against U.S. cities. Using force against peaceful protesters and journalists. Now Trump is demanding Bondi prosecute his political opponent.
September 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Power and ultimate control. Canceling late-night shows. Silencing the press. Threats of war against U.S. cities. Using force against peaceful protesters and journalists. Now Trump is demanding Bondi prosecute his political opponent.
Where's the outrage against straight white men who subscribe to "gender ideologies" that result in domestic violence? The largest number of police officer fatalities are caused by them. Women get beat, shot, and killed every day. Yet silence...
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A Domestic Violence Case in Rural Pennsylvania Ended in a Deadly Ambush
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September 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Where's the outrage against straight white men who subscribe to "gender ideologies" that result in domestic violence? The largest number of police officer fatalities are caused by them. Women get beat, shot, and killed every day. Yet silence...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/u...