Kathleen Rubenstein
@kbrnyc.bsky.social
Social justice attorney and city kid who prefers the woods. Views = mine and nothing here = legal advice. “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” - Maya Angelou
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Look, I know this weaponization of male academic interest is the oldest story in the book, but it’s just so, so pernicious. It’s awful to the women directly involved, but it’s also awful to *all* women in the academy, who have to live in its shadow all the time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Look, I know this weaponization of male academic interest is the oldest story in the book, but it’s just so, so pernicious. It’s awful to the women directly involved, but it’s also awful to *all* women in the academy, who have to live in its shadow all the time.
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If he has nothing to hide he doesn’t need a House vote. He can just release everything.
Trump now says House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files “because we have nothing to hide”
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
If he has nothing to hide he doesn’t need a House vote. He can just release everything.
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Way to go! 🔥👍💯❤️👏
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Way to go! 🔥👍💯❤️👏
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
This 14-year-old girl hands Megyn Kelly her ass for her utterly disgusting minimization of child sexual abuse.
You go girl! #cdnpoli
This is very concerning. I'm not an expert in this area but I know many folks who are, and they very much respect Korb and saw his anticipated role being a steadying force at IRS. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Trump Pulls Nominee for Top I.R.S. Lawyer
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This is very concerning. I'm not an expert in this area but I know many folks who are, and they very much respect Korb and saw his anticipated role being a steadying force at IRS. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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My Uber driver is driving like he has star power in Mario Kart. And even if he does, I don’t.
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
My Uber driver is driving like he has star power in Mario Kart. And even if he does, I don’t.
Kevin Roberts absolutely destroyed at a Heritage staff mtg:
"Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow, accused him of a 'master class in cowardice'
'Those are not the actions of a man who knows what time it is...Frankly, I’m not even sure they’re the actions of a man who knows how to tell time.'"
"Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow, accused him of a 'master class in cowardice'
'Those are not the actions of a man who knows what time it is...Frankly, I’m not even sure they’re the actions of a man who knows how to tell time.'"
Under Fire for Tucker Carlson Remarks, Think Tank Chief Pleads Ignorance
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Kevin Roberts absolutely destroyed at a Heritage staff mtg:
"Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow, accused him of a 'master class in cowardice'
'Those are not the actions of a man who knows what time it is...Frankly, I’m not even sure they’re the actions of a man who knows how to tell time.'"
"Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow, accused him of a 'master class in cowardice'
'Those are not the actions of a man who knows what time it is...Frankly, I’m not even sure they’re the actions of a man who knows how to tell time.'"
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For the past few months I and others have been bugging you about holding government lawyers to account. Well, this is what we have been working on. Welcome to GLOW - Government Lawyers Oversight Watchdog!
1/6 A new standard for public accountability is here. GLOW—Government Lawyers Oversight Watchdog—is officially launching today to hold government lawyers accountable. We're unveiling The Government Lawyers Database at glowlaw.org. #RuleOfLaw #Accountability
The Government Lawyers Database
glowlaw.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
For the past few months I and others have been bugging you about holding government lawyers to account. Well, this is what we have been working on. Welcome to GLOW - Government Lawyers Oversight Watchdog!
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Why is labor power essential to democracy?
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
Forging a Path to Democracy with Labor and Solidarity at the Center - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential.
demos.nyc
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Why is labor power essential to democracy?
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
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One of my clients died yesterday. She was an absolutely lovely woman, full of faith and joy and light. She cared deeply about the people around her. She was a source of encouragement and support to the women she was incarcerated with. She was 51 years old and had spent 28 years in prison.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
One of my clients died yesterday. She was an absolutely lovely woman, full of faith and joy and light. She cared deeply about the people around her. She was a source of encouragement and support to the women she was incarcerated with. She was 51 years old and had spent 28 years in prison.
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PSA: tips to protect yourself from scams on Signal.
Every major comms platform has to contend w phishing, impersonation, & scams. Sadly.
Signal is major, and as we've grown we've heard about more of these attacks--scammy people pretending to be something or someone to trick and abuse others. 1/
Every major comms platform has to contend w phishing, impersonation, & scams. Sadly.
Signal is major, and as we've grown we've heard about more of these attacks--scammy people pretending to be something or someone to trick and abuse others. 1/
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
PSA: tips to protect yourself from scams on Signal.
Every major comms platform has to contend w phishing, impersonation, & scams. Sadly.
Signal is major, and as we've grown we've heard about more of these attacks--scammy people pretending to be something or someone to trick and abuse others. 1/
Every major comms platform has to contend w phishing, impersonation, & scams. Sadly.
Signal is major, and as we've grown we've heard about more of these attacks--scammy people pretending to be something or someone to trick and abuse others. 1/
Ready to not be seething with rage? Check out this super important new project advancing government lawyer accountability. Ok actually, you'll probably still be mad, but also focused, and impressed. Take a look and share pls. glowlaw.org
The Government Lawyers Database
glowlaw.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Ready to not be seething with rage? Check out this super important new project advancing government lawyer accountability. Ok actually, you'll probably still be mad, but also focused, and impressed. Take a look and share pls. glowlaw.org
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I'm struck by how many Chicagoans have seemingly felt compelled to write and share reflections on "this is what it feels like in Chicago right now". We know we're going through something awful together and we want the world to understand it.
Threading several of these pieces below.
Threading several of these pieces below.
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I'm struck by how many Chicagoans have seemingly felt compelled to write and share reflections on "this is what it feels like in Chicago right now". We know we're going through something awful together and we want the world to understand it.
Threading several of these pieces below.
Threading several of these pieces below.
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Mamdani is going to implement Shakira law. Hips will no longer be able to lie.
Mamdani is going to implement Shania law. That don't impress me much.
Mamdani is going to implement Shisha law. Everyone gets their own pipe and the smog will smell of mango.
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Mamdani is going to implement Shakira law. Hips will no longer be able to lie.
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Remember Rev. David Black, the Chicago pastor who was shot in the head with pepper balls? If you haven't heard him speak yet, listen to this.
To ICE: "You can repent"
To ICE: "You can repent"
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Remember Rev. David Black, the Chicago pastor who was shot in the head with pepper balls? If you haven't heard him speak yet, listen to this.
To ICE: "You can repent"
To ICE: "You can repent"
Mamdani transition portal is accepting resumes. Public service is an honor. Nowhere more than for the greatest city in the world. I am forever grateful for my chapter in city government
www.transition2025.com/apply
www.transition2025.com/apply
A New Era for NYC
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is ready to work to make New York safe and affordable for all of its residents.
www.transition2025.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Mamdani transition portal is accepting resumes. Public service is an honor. Nowhere more than for the greatest city in the world. I am forever grateful for my chapter in city government
www.transition2025.com/apply
www.transition2025.com/apply
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Ellis says she is "ordering complete relief to the plaintiffs."
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Ellis says she is "ordering complete relief to the plaintiffs."
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I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
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So if you’d asked me in January whether Cuomo would win the election, my reaction would’ve been “[unprintable]. Probably.” Yet here we are. The future is unwritten, kids!
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
So if you’d asked me in January whether Cuomo would win the election, my reaction would’ve been “[unprintable]. Probably.” Yet here we are. The future is unwritten, kids!
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For any unfamiliar with the quality of journalism at Teen Vogue, it's well known for hard-hitting stories on "politically sensitive" topics including climate.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
For any unfamiliar with the quality of journalism at Teen Vogue, it's well known for hard-hitting stories on "politically sensitive" topics including climate.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
This is absolutely wonderful, and useful for those of us who aspire to at least a few of the qualities public defenders demonstrate day in and day out.
With the rule of law in our country under siege, public defenders are uniquely equipped to fight back. Read how in excerpts from my 2025 David H. Bodiker Lecture on Criminal Justice, and if you are inclined, please re-post and subscribe to my Substack! www.lawyeroyer.com/p/public-def...
Public Defenders Will Save Us
With the rule of law in our country under siege, public defenders are uniquely equipped to fight back. (Excerpts from the 2025 David H. Bodiker Lecture on Criminal Justice.)
www.lawyeroyer.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This is absolutely wonderful, and useful for those of us who aspire to at least a few of the qualities public defenders demonstrate day in and day out.
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I use Claude (an AI) to scan my posts for spelling and grammar errors. On the most recent post (about the East Wing, link below), I got a really amazing addendum.
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I use Claude (an AI) to scan my posts for spelling and grammar errors. On the most recent post (about the East Wing, link below), I got a really amazing addendum.
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
I appreciate
@carolleonnig.bsky.social and @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social 's
stark assessment of the dire threat posed by Trump's wrecking of DOJ, and I share their respect and appreciation the genuine commitment of civil servants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
@carolleonnig.bsky.social and @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social 's
stark assessment of the dire threat posed by Trump's wrecking of DOJ, and I share their respect and appreciation the genuine commitment of civil servants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
Opinion | All It Took for Trump to Dismantle the Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I appreciate
@carolleonnig.bsky.social and @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social 's
stark assessment of the dire threat posed by Trump's wrecking of DOJ, and I share their respect and appreciation the genuine commitment of civil servants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
@carolleonnig.bsky.social and @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social 's
stark assessment of the dire threat posed by Trump's wrecking of DOJ, and I share their respect and appreciation the genuine commitment of civil servants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o...
Just did my civic duty w/zeal. Always a good day to tell Cuomo to #KickRocks.
I am heading over to my polling place right now to tell Cuomo to kick rocks. Looking forward to having a mayor who isn't a sex pest or a criminal, actually cares about making NYC affordable, and doesn't make me want to die of vicarious embarrassment every time he's on camera.
this is an excellent column. if you're in new york, go vote early, and tell cuomo once and for all to kick rocks upstate
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Just did my civic duty w/zeal. Always a good day to tell Cuomo to #KickRocks.
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