Diana
@artemisdiana.bsky.social
@artemis_nieves on Twitter.
Union-strong public defender.
Mostly posting my takes on law and the prison industrial complex—and increasingly union activism because Elon’s hellscape is not a fan.
Union-strong public defender.
Mostly posting my takes on law and the prison industrial complex—and increasingly union activism because Elon’s hellscape is not a fan.
My hairdresser keeps giving me stressed orchids and I am doing my best over here, but the only one in bloom I’ve been nurturing after repotting is growing two keikis, so I’m stressed
February 29, 2024 at 1:59 AM
My hairdresser keeps giving me stressed orchids and I am doing my best over here, but the only one in bloom I’ve been nurturing after repotting is growing two keikis, so I’m stressed
New flower spike on my orchid! And what looks like maybe a keiki?
February 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM
New flower spike on my orchid! And what looks like maybe a keiki?
A union sibling shared this (unflattering!) photo of me from a lunchtime picket in Feb 2023.
Reminder that public/indigent defense workers in NYC were promised pay parity with ADAs & corp counsel by this spring & Mayor Adam’s just went, “nah”
Reminder that public/indigent defense workers in NYC were promised pay parity with ADAs & corp counsel by this spring & Mayor Adam’s just went, “nah”
December 29, 2023 at 1:28 AM
A union sibling shared this (unflattering!) photo of me from a lunchtime picket in Feb 2023.
Reminder that public/indigent defense workers in NYC were promised pay parity with ADAs & corp counsel by this spring & Mayor Adam’s just went, “nah”
Reminder that public/indigent defense workers in NYC were promised pay parity with ADAs & corp counsel by this spring & Mayor Adam’s just went, “nah”
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i would never encourage anyone to engage in time theft by checking their social medias of course, but if they happened to work for a company that is suing their union for voicing support of Palestine, i think it's ok to do it on occasion you know?
December 18, 2023 at 1:27 AM
i would never encourage anyone to engage in time theft by checking their social medias of course, but if they happened to work for a company that is suing their union for voicing support of Palestine, i think it's ok to do it on occasion you know?
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It's the last publishing day of 2023 for our online magazine and we can't think of a better way to leave you than with this breathtaking new comic by Sam Wallman on why Palestine is union business.
Sam wishes to thank Michael Hiscox for his contribution.
Sam wishes to thank Michael Hiscox for his contribution.
Straight from their mouths: why Palestine is union business - Overland literary journal
I want you to know that inside that terminal right now you have support, we hear your voices, we feel your loss, we recognise your history, we acknowledge your sovereignty and we see your power. And w...
overland.org.au
December 19, 2023 at 1:13 AM
It's the last publishing day of 2023 for our online magazine and we can't think of a better way to leave you than with this breathtaking new comic by Sam Wallman on why Palestine is union business.
Sam wishes to thank Michael Hiscox for his contribution.
Sam wishes to thank Michael Hiscox for his contribution.
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"The union representing Legal Aid lawyers approved a controversial anti-Israel resolution Tuesday that calls for an economic boycott of the 'apartheid' Jewish State and immediate cease-fire in Gaza ... The statement opposes all existing and future US military aid to Israel."
Good on the union.
Good on the union.
Legal Aid union approves pro-Hamas, antisemitic resolution calling...
The union representing Legal Aid lawyers approved a controversial anti-Israel resolution Tuesday that calls for an economic boycott of the "apartheid" Jewish State and immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
nypost.com
December 21, 2023 at 1:00 AM
"The union representing Legal Aid lawyers approved a controversial anti-Israel resolution Tuesday that calls for an economic boycott of the 'apartheid' Jewish State and immediate cease-fire in Gaza ... The statement opposes all existing and future US military aid to Israel."
Good on the union.
Good on the union.
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The massive exodus of public defenders & Legal Aid attorneys in NYC is partly about inadequate pay & high caseloads, but the ongoing saga of this downtown Brooklyn office building beset by toxic mold & various small mammals has played a major role too.
Legal Aid Lawyers Due Back in Moldy Brooklyn Office
The iconic public defense organization sued its landlord over mold last year. Attorneys reported health complications — and said the mold hasn’t abated.
nysfocus.com
August 30, 2023 at 7:07 PM
The massive exodus of public defenders & Legal Aid attorneys in NYC is partly about inadequate pay & high caseloads, but the ongoing saga of this downtown Brooklyn office building beset by toxic mold & various small mammals has played a major role too.
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First post on here is going to be shaming that embarrassing statement by Legal Aid NYC. If you as a pd office cannot see the connections between our clients and what is happening to the Palestinian people both in the US and in Occupied Palestine, I have no hope for you.
November 16, 2023 at 3:18 PM
First post on here is going to be shaming that embarrassing statement by Legal Aid NYC. If you as a pd office cannot see the connections between our clients and what is happening to the Palestinian people both in the US and in Occupied Palestine, I have no hope for you.
Unbelievable that I have any friends when I insist on writing stupid parody songs all the time that no one asked for
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December 18, 2023 at 4:31 PM
Unbelievable that I have any friends when I insist on writing stupid parody songs all the time that no one asked for
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“Everyone, please get on the UAW’s level.
Beep beep motherf***ers.”
Beep beep motherf***ers.”
November 30, 2023 at 1:40 PM
“Everyone, please get on the UAW’s level.
Beep beep motherf***ers.”
Beep beep motherf***ers.”
Thank you to Workers’ World for this important press our union (UAW 2325) needs over what I can only describe as some Bush v. Gore nonsense on a micro level.
It won’t work.
B/c we’re responding like union organizers—not the Democratic Party did in 2000.
Solidarity 💪
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It won’t work.
B/c we’re responding like union organizers—not the Democratic Party did in 2000.
Solidarity 💪
t.co/AGauAhETng
November 30, 2023 at 5:24 AM
Thank you to Workers’ World for this important press our union (UAW 2325) needs over what I can only describe as some Bush v. Gore nonsense on a micro level.
It won’t work.
B/c we’re responding like union organizers—not the Democratic Party did in 2000.
Solidarity 💪
t.co/AGauAhETng
It won’t work.
B/c we’re responding like union organizers—not the Democratic Party did in 2000.
Solidarity 💪
t.co/AGauAhETng
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"HuffPost obtained a partial recording of the call, which was previously reported by journalist Talia Jane and The Intercept. In it, Carter referred to the union resolution as 'selfish and privileged' and vented at one point: 'Nobody gives a shit about the nine wars that are happening in Africa.'"
A Public Defenders Union Debated A Pro-Palestinian Resolution. Then Came The Backlash.
The union representing thousands of legal and social service workers in New York City is fighting to hold a vote on a resolution condemning Israeli “apartheid.”
www.huffpost.com
November 22, 2023 at 4:28 PM
"HuffPost obtained a partial recording of the call, which was previously reported by journalist Talia Jane and The Intercept. In it, Carter referred to the union resolution as 'selfish and privileged' and vented at one point: 'Nobody gives a shit about the nine wars that are happening in Africa.'"
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New: The union representing New York's public defenders was voting on a pro-Palestine resolution. Then came the pressure from donors, management, and some fellow lawyers.
www.huffpost.com/entry/associ...
www.huffpost.com/entry/associ...
November 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM
New: The union representing New York's public defenders was voting on a pro-Palestine resolution. Then came the pressure from donors, management, and some fellow lawyers.
www.huffpost.com/entry/associ...
www.huffpost.com/entry/associ...
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If there is a better way to win than the opposing party losing their shit and getting physically removed from the courtroom while the judge announces he's granting your motion and dismissing the action, I do not want to know about it.
November 22, 2023 at 8:42 PM
If there is a better way to win than the opposing party losing their shit and getting physically removed from the courtroom while the judge announces he's granting your motion and dismissing the action, I do not want to know about it.
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my latest column for Teen Vogue is all about general strikes—and explains why UAW prez Shawn Fain’s plan for May 2028 is such a big deal.
with careful planning, we really can transform a pipe dream into an achievable, world-shaking reality—but we gotta start NOW www.teenvogue.com/story/uaw-ge...
with careful planning, we really can transform a pipe dream into an achievable, world-shaking reality—but we gotta start NOW www.teenvogue.com/story/uaw-ge...
The UAW Strike May Have Finally Set Us Up for a General Strike
Who’s up for a little class warfare?
www.teenvogue.com
November 23, 2023 at 12:06 AM
my latest column for Teen Vogue is all about general strikes—and explains why UAW prez Shawn Fain’s plan for May 2028 is such a big deal.
with careful planning, we really can transform a pipe dream into an achievable, world-shaking reality—but we gotta start NOW www.teenvogue.com/story/uaw-ge...
with careful planning, we really can transform a pipe dream into an achievable, world-shaking reality—but we gotta start NOW www.teenvogue.com/story/uaw-ge...
There are a lot of things that are just perplexing to me about this ridiculous lawsuit and the actions by the judge.
But the plaintiffs & their lawyer attached the resolution as an exhibit to their public court filing—they published the very speech they were trying to chill.
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
But the plaintiffs & their lawyer attached the resolution as an exhibit to their public court filing—they published the very speech they were trying to chill.
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
November 22, 2023 at 8:06 PM
There are a lot of things that are just perplexing to me about this ridiculous lawsuit and the actions by the judge.
But the plaintiffs & their lawyer attached the resolution as an exhibit to their public court filing—they published the very speech they were trying to chill.
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
But the plaintiffs & their lawyer attached the resolution as an exhibit to their public court filing—they published the very speech they were trying to chill.
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
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As a public defender (not a Bronx defender though), I would like to invite Dersh to, in the immortal words of @kenwhite.bsky.social , snort my taint.
Extremely uninterested in a lecture from fuckin’ Dersh on the morality of public defenders or our union’s concerted activity and freedom of speech and association.
You defended Trump. Take several seats.
What’s up bruh you still a paah-RYE-ah when youhra down the VINN-yahd?
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
You defended Trump. Take several seats.
What’s up bruh you still a paah-RYE-ah when youhra down the VINN-yahd?
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
November 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM
As a public defender (not a Bronx defender though), I would like to invite Dersh to, in the immortal words of @kenwhite.bsky.social , snort my taint.
Extremely uninterested in a lecture from fuckin’ Dersh on the morality of public defenders or our union’s concerted activity and freedom of speech and association.
You defended Trump. Take several seats.
What’s up bruh you still a paah-RYE-ah when youhra down the VINN-yahd?
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
You defended Trump. Take several seats.
What’s up bruh you still a paah-RYE-ah when youhra down the VINN-yahd?
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
November 22, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Extremely uninterested in a lecture from fuckin’ Dersh on the morality of public defenders or our union’s concerted activity and freedom of speech and association.
You defended Trump. Take several seats.
What’s up bruh you still a paah-RYE-ah when youhra down the VINN-yahd?
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
You defended Trump. Take several seats.
What’s up bruh you still a paah-RYE-ah when youhra down the VINN-yahd?
tinyurl.com/y8zz2pwe
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I’m trying to get more invested into astrology—
Gonna be honest, it’s mostly for the jokes and union stuff—
Got a couple good suggestions but looking for Podcasts/YouTube channels that are fun and explain charts?
I’m a Libra Sun Aries Moon Cancer Rising—which is apparently wild
Gonna be honest, it’s mostly for the jokes and union stuff—
Got a couple good suggestions but looking for Podcasts/YouTube channels that are fun and explain charts?
I’m a Libra Sun Aries Moon Cancer Rising—which is apparently wild
October 21, 2023 at 12:05 AM
I’m trying to get more invested into astrology—
Gonna be honest, it’s mostly for the jokes and union stuff—
Got a couple good suggestions but looking for Podcasts/YouTube channels that are fun and explain charts?
I’m a Libra Sun Aries Moon Cancer Rising—which is apparently wild
Gonna be honest, it’s mostly for the jokes and union stuff—
Got a couple good suggestions but looking for Podcasts/YouTube channels that are fun and explain charts?
I’m a Libra Sun Aries Moon Cancer Rising—which is apparently wild
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Yeah every European who tells me they have more free speech than I do is gonna see about that French ban on pro-Palestinian protest for a while.
October 13, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Yeah every European who tells me they have more free speech than I do is gonna see about that French ban on pro-Palestinian protest for a while.
This is the most passive-aggressive auto-generated HR email I’ve ever received.
The “thanks” at the end really puts it over the top. 10/10. Zero notes
The “thanks” at the end really puts it over the top. 10/10. Zero notes
October 13, 2023 at 7:49 PM
This is the most passive-aggressive auto-generated HR email I’ve ever received.
The “thanks” at the end really puts it over the top. 10/10. Zero notes
The “thanks” at the end really puts it over the top. 10/10. Zero notes
Actual exchange between my husband & I tonight:
Me: This is not super important—but I know you purchased Barbie on my birthday and Apple TV is gaslighting me and saying we don’t own it.
SO: Switch to my account maybe?
Me: Good thinking. Ok crisis averted.
(Rushes back in room) Oh and love you
Me: This is not super important—but I know you purchased Barbie on my birthday and Apple TV is gaslighting me and saying we don’t own it.
SO: Switch to my account maybe?
Me: Good thinking. Ok crisis averted.
(Rushes back in room) Oh and love you
October 12, 2023 at 1:57 AM
Actual exchange between my husband & I tonight:
Me: This is not super important—but I know you purchased Barbie on my birthday and Apple TV is gaslighting me and saying we don’t own it.
SO: Switch to my account maybe?
Me: Good thinking. Ok crisis averted.
(Rushes back in room) Oh and love you
Me: This is not super important—but I know you purchased Barbie on my birthday and Apple TV is gaslighting me and saying we don’t own it.
SO: Switch to my account maybe?
Me: Good thinking. Ok crisis averted.
(Rushes back in room) Oh and love you
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Stop laughing at this, my uncle who is a cop read this article and DIED
October 8, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Stop laughing at this, my uncle who is a cop read this article and DIED