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
Tax foundations and DAFs that hoard $
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Tax foundations and DAFs that hoard $
I'm with you on mayor, but what abt other govt salaries? Working in NYC govt I took a 1/3 pay cut from... working for the federal govt. I then got a 50% raise to work in philanthropy. Low line-govt-worker salaries devalue meaningful work and block a ladder to more representative future leadership.
November 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I'm with you on mayor, but what abt other govt salaries? Working in NYC govt I took a 1/3 pay cut from... working for the federal govt. I then got a 50% raise to work in philanthropy. Low line-govt-worker salaries devalue meaningful work and block a ladder to more representative future leadership.
Definitely not related to this and apropos of nothing, check out this LinkedIn post (redacted the poster and point person)
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Definitely not related to this and apropos of nothing, check out this LinkedIn post (redacted the poster and point person)
I'm heartbroken to hear. What a beautiful remembrance of her and condemnation of us all. Sending whatever light I can to those who knew and cared for your client.
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I'm heartbroken to hear. What a beautiful remembrance of her and condemnation of us all. Sending whatever light I can to those who knew and cared for your client.
It's OK, indeed inevitable, that we have distinct views of where the lines are, what conduct crosses them, the significance of any individual action, etc What's essential is that we uphold the notion that there are some standards, and we're watching to see if govt attorneys uphold them.
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's OK, indeed inevitable, that we have distinct views of where the lines are, what conduct crosses them, the significance of any individual action, etc What's essential is that we uphold the notion that there are some standards, and we're watching to see if govt attorneys uphold them.
Reposted by Kathleen Rubenstein
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."