Jen Gumbel
@jengumbel.bsky.social
Probate Attorney & Online Educator | I make estate planning understandable💡so you know how to confidently get an estate planning that WORKS.😎
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Jen Gumbel
@jengumbel.bsky.social
· Sep 20
People are gonna look at their [social media] feed [of choice] one day and realize they were making their legacy all along.
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NEW: An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
www.propublica.org
August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW: An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
By Lexi Churchill and @emsimani.bsky.social
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Los Angeles residents were outraged after dozens of federal agents marched through MacArthur Park, in one of the city’s most immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Homeland Security officials said it was an immigration enforcement operation, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested. trib.al/JYW5IsU
July 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Los Angeles residents were outraged after dozens of federal agents marched through MacArthur Park, in one of the city’s most immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Homeland Security officials said it was an immigration enforcement operation, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested. trib.al/JYW5IsU
My German-American heritage taught me this.
There is no more radical political acts than loving your neighbor and loving your enemy.
And that is the only view of politics a Christian may have.
There is no more radical political acts than loving your neighbor and loving your enemy.
And that is the only view of politics a Christian may have.
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
My German-American heritage taught me this.
There is no more radical political acts than loving your neighbor and loving your enemy.
And that is the only view of politics a Christian may have.
There is no more radical political acts than loving your neighbor and loving your enemy.
And that is the only view of politics a Christian may have.
I was quoted in the Wall Street Journal about transfer on death deeds. They list a beneficiary, but have had issues.
Understanding your plan and strategizing with a knowledgeable professional offers protection cheap forms can't provide.
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
Understanding your plan and strategizing with a knowledgeable professional offers protection cheap forms can't provide.
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
When Leaving the House to Your Heirs Backfires
More people are having to decide whether to sell a home that has soared in value and pay a big capital-gains tax bill, or hold on to it to give to their children tax-free after they die.
www.wsj.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I was quoted in the Wall Street Journal about transfer on death deeds. They list a beneficiary, but have had issues.
Understanding your plan and strategizing with a knowledgeable professional offers protection cheap forms can't provide.
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
Understanding your plan and strategizing with a knowledgeable professional offers protection cheap forms can't provide.
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
I stumbled upon a picture of the Brandenburg gate this weekend. On the East Side.
A picture of a commemoration this weekend of 80 years since the fall of the N--- horror.
This is a spot that I've had the distinct blessing to stand on and cross multiple times in my early adulthood.
A picture of a commemoration this weekend of 80 years since the fall of the N--- horror.
This is a spot that I've had the distinct blessing to stand on and cross multiple times in my early adulthood.
May 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I stumbled upon a picture of the Brandenburg gate this weekend. On the East Side.
A picture of a commemoration this weekend of 80 years since the fall of the N--- horror.
This is a spot that I've had the distinct blessing to stand on and cross multiple times in my early adulthood.
A picture of a commemoration this weekend of 80 years since the fall of the N--- horror.
This is a spot that I've had the distinct blessing to stand on and cross multiple times in my early adulthood.
RUDY CAN'T FAIL!
As foretold by The Clash.
As foretold by The Clash.
Mike Conley was as worried as everyone else was when he initially saw Luka and LeBron team up. In the end, the Lakers were the team that was no match for Conley’s Timberwolves
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves show basketball world they’ve ‘figured it out’
Dismissed before the series began, Minnesota dominated Luka and LeBron's Lakers in just about every aspect.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
RUDY CAN'T FAIL!
As foretold by The Clash.
As foretold by The Clash.
The “Two Words” NBA playoffs liturgy has been replaced.
Now it’s “100 men or 1 gorilla”?
Response: “Neither. 12 Timberwolves.”
Now it’s “100 men or 1 gorilla”?
Response: “Neither. 12 Timberwolves.”
May 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The “Two Words” NBA playoffs liturgy has been replaced.
Now it’s “100 men or 1 gorilla”?
Response: “Neither. 12 Timberwolves.”
Now it’s “100 men or 1 gorilla”?
Response: “Neither. 12 Timberwolves.”
How... exactly how much am I cheating myself by not extricating myself from GenX cynicism?
April 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
How... exactly how much am I cheating myself by not extricating myself from GenX cynicism?
😍
Anthony Edwards can say all he wants that he doesn’t want to be the face of the league. If he keeps playing like the best player in the Lakers-Wolves series, he may not have a choice.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...
April 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
😍
Left over ham/Miracle Whip/Hawaiian roll sandwiches.
Deviled eggs.
Wild blueberry gallette.
Half a bottle of Riesling.**
Is a top girl* dinner.
*dinner for a family of six + daughters +1.
**the bottle of Riesling was reserved for me alone.
Deviled eggs.
Wild blueberry gallette.
Half a bottle of Riesling.**
Is a top girl* dinner.
*dinner for a family of six + daughters +1.
**the bottle of Riesling was reserved for me alone.
April 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Left over ham/Miracle Whip/Hawaiian roll sandwiches.
Deviled eggs.
Wild blueberry gallette.
Half a bottle of Riesling.**
Is a top girl* dinner.
*dinner for a family of six + daughters +1.
**the bottle of Riesling was reserved for me alone.
Deviled eggs.
Wild blueberry gallette.
Half a bottle of Riesling.**
Is a top girl* dinner.
*dinner for a family of six + daughters +1.
**the bottle of Riesling was reserved for me alone.
The tributes to Pope Francis is thawing even this old crusty Lutheran heart.
Is there any better tribute for a Christian life than spurring the rest of us to love the marginalized?
Good legacy is something entirely other than what the world speaks of legacy.
Is there any better tribute for a Christian life than spurring the rest of us to love the marginalized?
Good legacy is something entirely other than what the world speaks of legacy.
April 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The tributes to Pope Francis is thawing even this old crusty Lutheran heart.
Is there any better tribute for a Christian life than spurring the rest of us to love the marginalized?
Good legacy is something entirely other than what the world speaks of legacy.
Is there any better tribute for a Christian life than spurring the rest of us to love the marginalized?
Good legacy is something entirely other than what the world speaks of legacy.
If you need to understand me, know that only twice did I engage in "bad" behavior in high school.
I shut down a class project after a classmate threw a racial slur against Native women.
When a classmate asked if I was a Na-- because I spoke German, I slapped him.
Zero regrets.
I shut down a class project after a classmate threw a racial slur against Native women.
When a classmate asked if I was a Na-- because I spoke German, I slapped him.
Zero regrets.
April 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you need to understand me, know that only twice did I engage in "bad" behavior in high school.
I shut down a class project after a classmate threw a racial slur against Native women.
When a classmate asked if I was a Na-- because I spoke German, I slapped him.
Zero regrets.
I shut down a class project after a classmate threw a racial slur against Native women.
When a classmate asked if I was a Na-- because I spoke German, I slapped him.
Zero regrets.
I f——- hate death.
It’s a g—- d——- dirty thief.
I love Holy Week.
It’s a g—- d——- dirty thief.
I love Holy Week.
April 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I f——- hate death.
It’s a g—- d——- dirty thief.
I love Holy Week.
It’s a g—- d——- dirty thief.
I love Holy Week.
I'll be d----- that Hannah Waddington trick works.
a man and a woman are looking out of a window
ALT: a man and a woman are looking out of a window
media.tenor.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I'll be d----- that Hannah Waddington trick works.
Apropos of nothing but recent social media firestorms.🚀
Checking off bucket list items has nothing to do with legacy.
Checking off bucket list items has nothing to do with legacy.
April 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Apropos of nothing but recent social media firestorms.🚀
Checking off bucket list items has nothing to do with legacy.
Checking off bucket list items has nothing to do with legacy.
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The rule is that if you're from Minnesota, you RT this fact every time you see it
Happy Confederate Surrender Day!
At the battle of Gettysburg, Minnesota soldiers captured Virginia’s battle flag and Minnesota still has it. Virginia keeps asking for it back and each governor tells them to get stuffed.
www.twincities.com/2017/08/20/m...
At the battle of Gettysburg, Minnesota soldiers captured Virginia’s battle flag and Minnesota still has it. Virginia keeps asking for it back and each governor tells them to get stuffed.
www.twincities.com/2017/08/20/m...
Minnesota has a Confederate symbol — and it is going to keep it
Minnesota has a Confederate symbol in its possession. It has long caused controversy. And Minnesota is not moving it.
www.twincities.com
April 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The rule is that if you're from Minnesota, you RT this fact every time you see it
What radicalized you?
My LCMS congregation teaching it's Sunday School kids about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Murdered by Nazis 80 years ago today.
Met the Savior on the same date.
My LCMS congregation teaching it's Sunday School kids about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Murdered by Nazis 80 years ago today.
Met the Savior on the same date.
April 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
What radicalized you?
My LCMS congregation teaching it's Sunday School kids about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Murdered by Nazis 80 years ago today.
Met the Savior on the same date.
My LCMS congregation teaching it's Sunday School kids about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Murdered by Nazis 80 years ago today.
Met the Savior on the same date.
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block a lower court order requiring officials to bring back a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block order returning deportee from El Salvador
Judge Paula Xinis gave the Trump administration until midnight Monday to return Kilmar Abrego García, who was deported despite a court order forbidding it.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block a lower court order requiring officials to bring back a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
I had the thought that that Back in Chicago song is a banger at the same time of the thought that I should check out Steve from Stranger Things band for months but like, never put it together until today.
April 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I had the thought that that Back in Chicago song is a banger at the same time of the thought that I should check out Steve from Stranger Things band for months but like, never put it together until today.
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“Kennedy’s team requested that Marks turn over data on cases of brain swelling and deaths caused by the measles vaccine—data that Marks said doesn’t exist because there have been no such confirmed cases in the U.S.” www.wsj.com/health/healt...
Exclusive | Ousted Vaccine Chief Says RFK Jr.’s Team Sought Data to Justify Anti-Science Stance
Dr. Peter Marks says the new health secretary’s team wants to show vaccines aren’t safe while promoting dangerous and unproven treatments.
www.wsj.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“Kennedy’s team requested that Marks turn over data on cases of brain swelling and deaths caused by the measles vaccine—data that Marks said doesn’t exist because there have been no such confirmed cases in the U.S.” www.wsj.com/health/healt...
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According to the lawsuit, Günaydin “was left waiting for hours on end without access to his family, friends or attorney” after officers stripped him of his phone and belongings and took him to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in St. Paul.
Judge demands answers from immigration officials over U student’s detention
A federal judge in St. Paul on Wednesday ordered immigration officials to say why they’re detaining a University of Minnesota graduate student. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Doğu...
www.mprnews.org
April 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
According to the lawsuit, Günaydin “was left waiting for hours on end without access to his family, friends or attorney” after officers stripped him of his phone and belongings and took him to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in St. Paul.
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How the Timberwolves banded together to battle a 284-pound Serbian bear and lived to tell about it.
Craziest game of the year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
Craziest game of the year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
What does it feel like to face Jokić on a 61-point night? 'Bruh, oh my God'
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
How the Timberwolves banded together to battle a 284-pound Serbian bear and lived to tell about it.
Craziest game of the year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
Craziest game of the year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
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A jailed University of Minnesota student from Turkey alleges in a court petition that federal agents illegally arrested him last week and stripped him of his student visa.
Jailed University of Minnesota student from Turkey asks court to free him, restore visa
Doğukan Günaydin was apprehended outside his St. Paul home by ICE agents following the revocation of his visa over a drunken driving offense. He’s suing in federal court.
www.startribune.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A jailed University of Minnesota student from Turkey alleges in a court petition that federal agents illegally arrested him last week and stripped him of his student visa.
The introspection. The lack of demonization. The appeal to our better natures and the ideals that make America great. ❤️ Thank you
@booker.senate.gov
@booker.senate.gov
April 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The introspection. The lack of demonization. The appeal to our better natures and the ideals that make America great. ❤️ Thank you
@booker.senate.gov
@booker.senate.gov
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This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.
Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake
This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.
www.npr.org
April 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.