Leena Kassak
@leenakassak.bsky.social
a human practicing being
&
tree,book,butterfly,moth,moss,music loving gen x earthling...
imagining how fucking awesome it could be here on this precious planet~
&
tree,book,butterfly,moth,moss,music loving gen x earthling...
imagining how fucking awesome it could be here on this precious planet~
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New York is not for sale.
October 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
New York is not for sale.
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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“If you can beat the oligarchs here…that will send a message to every community in America that real change is possible.”
More of my conversation with Bernie Sanders on democracy, oligarchy and his time as Mayor.
More of my conversation with Bernie Sanders on democracy, oligarchy and his time as Mayor.
October 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“If you can beat the oligarchs here…that will send a message to every community in America that real change is possible.”
More of my conversation with Bernie Sanders on democracy, oligarchy and his time as Mayor.
More of my conversation with Bernie Sanders on democracy, oligarchy and his time as Mayor.
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Stephen Colbert's Emmys acceptance speech: "I have never loved my country more desperately. God bless America. Stay strong, be brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor."
September 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Stephen Colbert's Emmys acceptance speech: "I have never loved my country more desperately. God bless America. Stay strong, be brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor."
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Einbinder on saying 'free Palestine' during her Emmys speech:
"It is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel. Our religion and our culture is such an important and long-standing institution that is really separate to this sort of ethnonationalist state."
"It is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel. Our religion and our culture is such an important and long-standing institution that is really separate to this sort of ethnonationalist state."
Hannah Einbinder ends her Emmys acceptance speech: "Go Birds, fuck ICE, and free Palestine."
September 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Einbinder on saying 'free Palestine' during her Emmys speech:
"It is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel. Our religion and our culture is such an important and long-standing institution that is really separate to this sort of ethnonationalist state."
"It is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel. Our religion and our culture is such an important and long-standing institution that is really separate to this sort of ethnonationalist state."
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September 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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The planet is burning and the arsonists in charge want to pour gasoline all over it.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
EPA moves to end climate regulation under Clean Air Act
The agency proposal would rescind the landmark “endangerment finding,” which says that greenhouse gases are a threat to public health.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The planet is burning and the arsonists in charge want to pour gasoline all over it.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
This was the week that comedy pushed back
South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
n.pr
July 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
South Park skewered President Trump. Stephen Colbert isn't holding back. This week, comedians on Paramount-owned shows aired their grievances against both their parent company and Trump.
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Tom Lehrer died today. He was one of the great comedians our culture ever produced. Without Tom, there's no Weird Al, probably no that entire branch of comedy.
He went alone and beat the odds.
youtu.be/frAEmhqdLFs?...
He went alone and beat the odds.
youtu.be/frAEmhqdLFs?...
Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go
YouTube video by The Tom Lehrer Wisdom Channel
youtu.be
July 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Tom Lehrer died today. He was one of the great comedians our culture ever produced. Without Tom, there's no Weird Al, probably no that entire branch of comedy.
He went alone and beat the odds.
youtu.be/frAEmhqdLFs?...
He went alone and beat the odds.
youtu.be/frAEmhqdLFs?...
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My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.
July 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.
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If you could hear what moths hear, you too might know the ultrasonic stressed-out sounds of a dehydrated tomato plant. My latest for @cnn.com is about the 1st evidence that insects eavesdrop on plants, with moths using acoustic signals to decide which plants will be the nummiest treats for larvae 🧪
Breakthrough discovery shows that moths listen to plants — and avoid the noisy ones | CNN
Researchers have documented for the first time that insects can hear and react to plants’ acoustic distress signals, which are inaudible to human ears.
www.cnn.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
If you could hear what moths hear, you too might know the ultrasonic stressed-out sounds of a dehydrated tomato plant. My latest for @cnn.com is about the 1st evidence that insects eavesdrop on plants, with moths using acoustic signals to decide which plants will be the nummiest treats for larvae 🧪
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Remember when I was talking about the fact that once fascist secret police are disappearing people they will not stop only expand their actions?
This is a clear example of that. The executive order is the construction of a system to remove those seen as a drag on society to camps.
This is a clear example of that. The executive order is the construction of a system to remove those seen as a drag on society to camps.
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
July 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Remember when I was talking about the fact that once fascist secret police are disappearing people they will not stop only expand their actions?
This is a clear example of that. The executive order is the construction of a system to remove those seen as a drag on society to camps.
This is a clear example of that. The executive order is the construction of a system to remove those seen as a drag on society to camps.
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BREAKING: President Trump signed an executive order directing states to criminalize and institutionalize people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health disabilities.
July 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: President Trump signed an executive order directing states to criminalize and institutionalize people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health disabilities.
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The mass starvation & killing of Palestinians in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli gov’t is a chillul hashem, a desecration of God.
Jewish leaders who criticized Zohran Mamdani for three words he doesn’t use should raise their voices loudly here as well.
forward.com/opinion/7575...
Jewish leaders who criticized Zohran Mamdani for three words he doesn’t use should raise their voices loudly here as well.
forward.com/opinion/7575...
Gaza is starving. Where are the American Jewish leaders?
A fear of being labelled antisemitic still deters American Jews and Jewish institutions from taking a position that is morally correct.
forward.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The mass starvation & killing of Palestinians in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli gov’t is a chillul hashem, a desecration of God.
Jewish leaders who criticized Zohran Mamdani for three words he doesn’t use should raise their voices loudly here as well.
forward.com/opinion/7575...
Jewish leaders who criticized Zohran Mamdani for three words he doesn’t use should raise their voices loudly here as well.
forward.com/opinion/7575...
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"French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza."
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.
apnews.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza."
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
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BREAKING: We just subpoenaed the Epstein files.
As a survivor of sexual assault, I know the pain & trauma survivors carry. This subpoena is a massive victory for every survivor who has ever been silenced, dismissed, or harmed.
Bondi must release the files immediately. We demand accountability.
As a survivor of sexual assault, I know the pain & trauma survivors carry. This subpoena is a massive victory for every survivor who has ever been silenced, dismissed, or harmed.
Bondi must release the files immediately. We demand accountability.
July 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
BREAKING: We just subpoenaed the Epstein files.
As a survivor of sexual assault, I know the pain & trauma survivors carry. This subpoena is a massive victory for every survivor who has ever been silenced, dismissed, or harmed.
Bondi must release the files immediately. We demand accountability.
As a survivor of sexual assault, I know the pain & trauma survivors carry. This subpoena is a massive victory for every survivor who has ever been silenced, dismissed, or harmed.
Bondi must release the files immediately. We demand accountability.
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This week, I’m hosting The Daily Show Tuesday through Thursday.
It’s my first time hosting anything on TV. Ever.
I’ve spent years writing behind the scenes, learning from truly great and talented people. Now, for three nights, I get to sit at the desk and do it myself.
It’s my first time hosting anything on TV. Ever.
I’ve spent years writing behind the scenes, learning from truly great and talented people. Now, for three nights, I get to sit at the desk and do it myself.
July 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This week, I’m hosting The Daily Show Tuesday through Thursday.
It’s my first time hosting anything on TV. Ever.
I’ve spent years writing behind the scenes, learning from truly great and talented people. Now, for three nights, I get to sit at the desk and do it myself.
It’s my first time hosting anything on TV. Ever.
I’ve spent years writing behind the scenes, learning from truly great and talented people. Now, for three nights, I get to sit at the desk and do it myself.
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The male Black-headed Trogon was working on the nest with his mate today at Agami Island. They've made some progress over the last week, but it's time-consuming creating a burrow in the termite mound.
#birds #nature #costarica
#birds #nature #costarica
July 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The male Black-headed Trogon was working on the nest with his mate today at Agami Island. They've made some progress over the last week, but it's time-consuming creating a burrow in the termite mound.
#birds #nature #costarica
#birds #nature #costarica
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Occupy ICE is having too much fun. They’re blaring Oingo Boingo, they’ve a giant strobe light flashing on the detention center and this adorable person is wearing a rainbow unicorn outfit and ringing a loud bell.
Zero rest for ICE tonight!
Zero rest for ICE tonight!
July 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Occupy ICE is having too much fun. They’re blaring Oingo Boingo, they’ve a giant strobe light flashing on the detention center and this adorable person is wearing a rainbow unicorn outfit and ringing a loud bell.
Zero rest for ICE tonight!
Zero rest for ICE tonight!
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July 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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I can only aspire to be as strong an emissary for my faith as Stephen Colbert. But I'll keep trying.
I've spent a lot of time thinking about this fascinating exchange Colbert had with Dua Lipa, when she asked him about the role his faith plays in his comedy.
July 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I can only aspire to be as strong an emissary for my faith as Stephen Colbert. But I'll keep trying.
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Jamie Lee Curtis on The Late Show cancellation.
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
July 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jamie Lee Curtis on The Late Show cancellation.
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”
“They’re trying to silence us. That won’t work…we’ll just get louder”