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A constituent reached out to me because the IRS was withholding his passport. The constituent believed that an error had been made, so I reached out to the IRS and successfully had it reversed, granting him his passport. If you are having trouble with a federal agency, I am here to help.
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Some states have stepped in to cover SNAP benefits. Texas, which has a multibillion-dollar rainy-day fund, has not. https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-human-toll-of-the-suspension-of-snap
The Human Toll of the Suspension of SNAP
The food-assistance program serves around forty-two million Americans. In Texas, even people with decent jobs are feeling the pain.
www.newyorker.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
... and is the coyote stalking that cable car?
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Look how freakin’ festive the 49-Van Ness bus will look for the holidays, with snowflakes, mittens, wrapped gifts, and more. But is that… a Christmas coyote near the front left wheel? buff.ly/NuP0hoJ
Muni Gussies Up 49-Van Ness Buses With Holiday Wraparound Decorative Furbishing
Look how freakin’ festive the 49-Van Ness bus will look for the holidays, with snowflakes, mittens, wrapped gifts, and more. But is that… a Christmas coyote near the front left wheel?
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Eastern European dissidents became experts in authoritarian takeovers, and authoritarians, of all kinds. What lessons can Americans learn from them? https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/how-to-endure-authoritarianism
How to Endure Authoritarianism
A visit to a poet’s home in Kraków recalls the lessons of Eastern Europe’s dissidents.
www.newyorker.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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September 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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In Barry Blitt’s latest Kvetchbook, R.F.K., Jr.,’s message goes viral.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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🧪 Why have scientists been upset about #RKFjr recently?
One reason is that scientific method can be manipulated.

With the upcoming #autism repots, people are worried about spurious correlations being found (i.e. Tylenol & Pregnancy).
This is an excellent pots about one of those concerns #p-hacking
A short explanation of p-hacking and why it absolutely makes sense to ask HHS to release the study methods of their autism report in advance.
September 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Sam Wo restaurant in Chinatown is set to reopen yet again this Friday, under the new ownership of two veteran Bay Area restaurateurs, after the 116-year-old favorite seemingly closed for good in January.
Chinatown’s Sam Wo Restaurant Is Indeed Reopening, Hopes to Return to Late-Night Glory
Sam Wo restaurant in Chinatown is set to reopen yet again this Friday, under the new ownership of two veteran Bay Area restaurateurs, after the 116-year-old favorite seemingly closed for good in…
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September 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Actually, Frankenstein is a doctor success at the Venice film festival
August 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM