Cynthia Kaufman
cynthiakaufman.bsky.social
Cynthia Kaufman
@cynthiakaufman.bsky.social
I am the Director of the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action at De Anza College. I write on social change and the climate crisis. My work can be found at cynthiakaufman.net.
Keep the University of California from the Trump Administration's political control. Join with UC Unbowed to tell President James Milliken, the UC Regents, and Gov. Newsom to protect UC's academic freedom and independence from the federal government. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
University of California: Reject the federal government's political control
The Trump Administration is trying to place the University of California under political control. Join with UC Unbowed to tell President James Milliken, the UC Regents, and Gov. Newsom to protect UC's...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Can someone great on social media please do a daily posting of how many minutes he sleeps in public each day?
youtu.be/MiFjWMhF5Ss?...
Velshi: Don’t let them normalize this Trump habit
YouTube video by MS NOW
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December 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Solidarity Economics: Building Sustainable Social Relations

Organizers all around the world are working to build ways of managing resources that serve human and ecological needs. But how can these projects be more than small islands of solidarity and sustainability surrounded by oceans of…
Solidarity Economics: Building Sustainable Social Relations
Organizers all around the world are working to build ways of managing resources that serve human and ecological needs. But how can these projects be more than small islands of solidarity and sustainability surrounded by oceans of domination and environmental destruction? Solidarity Economics: Building Sustainable Social Relations lays out the landscape of these projects aimed at building a bette…
cynthiakaufman.net
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I just cancelled Spotify and moved to Tidal. You can transfer all your music with Tunely...was easy and tell them why! Stop supporting the ICE brownshirts. indivisible.org/statements/i...
Indivisible Announces Campaign to Cancel Spotify Streaming Services Over ICE Recruitment Ads
indivisible.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I'll be speaking at a climate art event in San Jose Oct. 18 2:30:
October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I'll be on KPFA's Law and Disorder Monday at 8:30 to talk about Alameda County's Ethical Investment Policy for Jewish Voice for Peace! kpfa.org/program/law-...
September 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Someone leaked our effort to try to sabotage it. Sad. It won't work.

Recognizing a Palestinian state is an idea whose time has come. The response of my colleagues has been overwhelming. We will build support and release prior to the UN convening.

jewishinsider.com/2025/07/ro-k...
Rep. Khanna, progressives push for U.S. recognition of Palestinian state
A letter signed by prominent House progressives said such a state ‘will need to fully recognize Israel’ and guarantee ‘the disarmament of and relinquishing of power by Hamas’
jewishinsider.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Jewish Safety and the Weaponization of Antisemitism

This is a very strange time to be Jewish. There is much talk about a rise in antisemitism, but all around me I see people doing things in the name of protecting Jews—such as dismissing criticism of Israel as antisemitic—that are likely to make us…
Jewish Safety and the Weaponization of Antisemitism
This is a very strange time to be Jewish. There is much talk about a rise in antisemitism, but all around me I see people doing things in the name of protecting Jews—such as dismissing criticism of Israel as antisemitic—that are likely to make us less rather than more safe in this world. The very notion of Jewish safety has been weaponized by people who are objectively enemies of the Jewish people.
cynthiakaufman.net
July 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Fossil Free California is building Grassroots and Union power to take political power from Fossil Fuel Industry. You're invited to a fun and delicious fundraiser in Berkeley. Hope to see you there!
actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
Coming Together for Climate Action: FFCA's Fundraising Celebration
Join us for an inspiring evening in support of fossil fuel divestment, featuring: Kim Stanley Robinson – FFCA Champion & acclaimed science fiction author Elise Joshi – Young Trailblazer & climate ac...
actionnetwork.org
July 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
SVYCA Youth Climate Summit: August 9!
July 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I will be doing a workshop o getting involved with Climate Action Sunday 7/13 3:30 at the SF Public Library: sfpl.org/events/2025/...
Workshop: Finding Your Place in the Climate Justice Movement | San Francisco Public Library
You probably know about the major troubles of climate change: rising global temperatures, biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and the negative impact to the livelihoods of many people around the...
sfpl.org
July 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'll be showing up at Tuesday 7:00 am at ICE 393 Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose to help protect my student, Guillermo.

Bring your signs, your friends, your voice. Let’s surround Guillermo with the same power and love he’s given to his and our communities.
June 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This is how we protect pur neighbors
m.facebook.com/watch/?v=103...
June 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This deserves more attention as the Big Ugly bill goes to senate: a provision to not allow judges to hold administration in contempt! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich
The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Reposted by Cynthia Kaufman
top story on L.A. Times this morning: Antonio Villaraigosa bear-hugs the oil industry and breaks the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge running for #CAGov. I'm quoted. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Villaraigosa, despite climate credentials, pivots toward oil industry in run for governor
As California positions itself as a leader on climate change, former Los Angeles mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is pivoting away from his track record as an environmental champ...
www.latimes.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Nice clear analysis of what I'm starting to call opportunistic anti-antiSemitsm
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fb.watch
May 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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My bipartisan legislation to codify Trump's EO with Rep. Luna, Rep. Kaptur, and Rep. Biggs that lowers prescription drug prices should get a vote this week.

Either you stand with the pharmaceutical lobbying money in 2024, or you stand with the American people.
May 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Skeptics say my childcare $10 day bill that pays workers $20 hour is pie in the sky. They are wrong. New Mexico shows you can make childcare free & raise wages for providers. Dems need to dream big to improve life for working families.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New Mexico made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line
The state, which has long ranked worst in the US for child wellbeing, became the first and only in the country to offer free childcare to a majority of families
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Tuesday I will be moderating a talk for Fossil Free California by Stephen Markley, author of Deluge
May 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Enraging that with a 2/3 Democratic majority California can't yet pass this strong climate bill. Thanks to Aaron Cantu for trying to figure out exactly the forces stopping it.
One high-ranking legislative staffer, who asked not to be identified to protect their job, told Capital & Main that the “rancid” political vibe in Sacramento is hampering all things climate oriented.

@aaroncantu.bsky.social reports

capitalandmain.com/push-to-make...
Push to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Damage Losing Steam in California Legislature
After climate-driven L.A. fires, “rancid” politics and fear of job loss, gas prices, slows momentum to confront industry.
capitalandmain.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM