Kyra Kazantzis
@kyrakaz.bsky.social
@svcn | ex-Esq | alum @mayorliccardo & @lawfoundationsv | fam, nonprofits, housing, allyship, eats, Latinx arts, musical theatre HMU, chalk art, #dtsj, she/her
The @mercurynews.com this morning — Silicon Valley inequality is surging and let’s arrest homeless people. smh
March 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The @mercurynews.com this morning — Silicon Valley inequality is surging and let’s arrest homeless people. smh
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On a recent Saturday morning, a new bakery in downtown San Jose was alive with the sounds of Japanese city pop and sizzling sausage patties. Milk Belly, an Asian-inspired bakery from Maria Belzunce and Jason Venters, debuted in January with lines out the door.
March 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
On a recent Saturday morning, a new bakery in downtown San Jose was alive with the sounds of Japanese city pop and sizzling sausage patties. Milk Belly, an Asian-inspired bakery from Maria Belzunce and Jason Venters, debuted in January with lines out the door.
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A sidewalk monument to the scholar and labor organizer Ernesto Galarza tanto en inglés como en español; a trilingual welcome sign at the #SanJose public library; El Halal Amigos, the delicious innovation of Palestinian Filipino chef Hisham Abdelfattah.
This place is & always will be #multilingual.
This place is & always will be #multilingual.
March 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A sidewalk monument to the scholar and labor organizer Ernesto Galarza tanto en inglés como en español; a trilingual welcome sign at the #SanJose public library; El Halal Amigos, the delicious innovation of Palestinian Filipino chef Hisham Abdelfattah.
This place is & always will be #multilingual.
This place is & always will be #multilingual.
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I will NEVER understand why so many veterans vote for the party that spits on them.
March 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I will NEVER understand why so many veterans vote for the party that spits on them.
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“What’s transpired over the last three or four days just takes it to a whole new level of cruelty and inhumanity and, frankly, a whole new level of stupidity in doing this is the most non-strategic way.” Tens of thousands of people will die as a result of this action.
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
"A whole new level of cruelty": Health experts decry "devastating" cuts to HIV treatment programs
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation said the latest cuts will deprive 350,000 people of HIV treatment.
www.salon.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
“What’s transpired over the last three or four days just takes it to a whole new level of cruelty and inhumanity and, frankly, a whole new level of stupidity in doing this is the most non-strategic way.” Tens of thousands of people will die as a result of this action.
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
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I'd like to bring this video to your attention.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyco...
It's doing pretty significant numbers for what it is, so while I understand sharing it won't make a difference for those knee-deep in the cult of personality, I'd say it has a better-than-average chance of resonating.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyco...
It's doing pretty significant numbers for what it is, so while I understand sharing it won't make a difference for those knee-deep in the cult of personality, I'd say it has a better-than-average chance of resonating.
Murphy: Six Weeks In, This White House Is On Its Way To Being The Most Corrupt In U.S. History
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
www.youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I'd like to bring this video to your attention.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyco...
It's doing pretty significant numbers for what it is, so while I understand sharing it won't make a difference for those knee-deep in the cult of personality, I'd say it has a better-than-average chance of resonating.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyco...
It's doing pretty significant numbers for what it is, so while I understand sharing it won't make a difference for those knee-deep in the cult of personality, I'd say it has a better-than-average chance of resonating.
Podperson alert!
March 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Podperson alert!
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Let this sink in. The president of a battered Ukraine, an ally of the U.S., became the first world leader in history to be kicked out of the White House. Not a dictator, not a disgraced politician — the president of Ukraine,
March 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Let this sink in. The president of a battered Ukraine, an ally of the U.S., became the first world leader in history to be kicked out of the White House. Not a dictator, not a disgraced politician — the president of Ukraine,
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A lesson in how claims of meritocracy as justification for opposing DEI are often cover for the demand that we return to a system of preference for white men - whatever their qualifications. Fire a qualified Black man. Hire a statutorily unqualified white man. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
February 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A lesson in how claims of meritocracy as justification for opposing DEI are often cover for the demand that we return to a system of preference for white men - whatever their qualifications. Fire a qualified Black man. Hire a statutorily unqualified white man. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Democrats are fundamentally misunderstanding the moment: We're not asking them to be *legislators* right now. We need them to be *politicians.*
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
CNN: Is democratic leadership is doing enough?
SENATOR JACKY ROSEN: I think that we have to realize that we're in the minority. They have the White House, they have the House, and they have the Senate. So the tools that are available to us here as legislators...they are limited.
SENATOR JACKY ROSEN: I think that we have to realize that we're in the minority. They have the White House, they have the House, and they have the Senate. So the tools that are available to us here as legislators...they are limited.
February 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Democrats are fundamentally misunderstanding the moment: We're not asking them to be *legislators* right now. We need them to be *politicians.*
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
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Legacy media outlets ignoring the Trump and Melania crypto scams, which at any other time with any other incoming Admin would be one of the biggest scandals in political history, shows how lost and unprepared they are for what is about to happen. They’re covering this like a reality show.
January 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Legacy media outlets ignoring the Trump and Melania crypto scams, which at any other time with any other incoming Admin would be one of the biggest scandals in political history, shows how lost and unprepared they are for what is about to happen. They’re covering this like a reality show.
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Apple and Costco are not alone in taking a strong stand on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). The list of corporate giants pushing back on the 'anti-woke' #DEI backlash is growing in 2025.
www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dyi...
www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dyi...
DEI Isn’t Dying: These Companies Are Standing Strong Against 'Anti-Woke' Backlash in 2025
Despite pressure, many companies remain steadfast in their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
www.thequeenzone.com
January 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Apple and Costco are not alone in taking a strong stand on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). The list of corporate giants pushing back on the 'anti-woke' #DEI backlash is growing in 2025.
www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dyi...
www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dyi...
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Meta disbanded its civil rights team. This is what the oligarchs want to do to all civil rights laws.
www.axios.com/2025/01/11/m...
www.axios.com/2025/01/11/m...
Meta's civil rights team head to leave company
Roy Austin's departure follows a tumultuous week at Meta as it axed diversity policies and hate speech limits.
www.axios.com
January 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Meta disbanded its civil rights team. This is what the oligarchs want to do to all civil rights laws.
www.axios.com/2025/01/11/m...
www.axios.com/2025/01/11/m...
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www.huffpost.com/entry/southe...
📢🔥🔥 PSA🔥🔥📢
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN LOS ANGELES REGION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO SHARE
PLEASE PASS IT ON
Thank You
📢🔥🔥 PSA🔥🔥📢
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN LOS ANGELES REGION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO SHARE
PLEASE PASS IT ON
Thank You
Impacted By The Fires? Here’s How To Apply For FEMA Assistance
www.huffpost.com
January 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
www.huffpost.com/entry/southe...
📢🔥🔥 PSA🔥🔥📢
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN LOS ANGELES REGION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO SHARE
PLEASE PASS IT ON
Thank You
📢🔥🔥 PSA🔥🔥📢
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN LOS ANGELES REGION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO SHARE
PLEASE PASS IT ON
Thank You
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Happened to come across this, may be useful if you are an artist (or know of one) impacted by the LA fires.
A List of Resources and How to Support Artists and Art Workers Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
This list of resources and donation opportunities supporting artists and art workers impacted by the L.A. wildfires will be updated as new initiatives emerge.
www.artsy.net
January 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Happened to come across this, may be useful if you are an artist (or know of one) impacted by the LA fires.
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Elon Musk has changed his X profile.
His avatar is now Pepe the Frog, a mascot adopted by white supremacists.
His name is a Latinisation of “Kek”, a phrase used by neo-Nazis.
Musk has also backed AfD in Germany, the political home for racists.
The man is telling us explicitly what he’s about.
His avatar is now Pepe the Frog, a mascot adopted by white supremacists.
His name is a Latinisation of “Kek”, a phrase used by neo-Nazis.
Musk has also backed AfD in Germany, the political home for racists.
The man is telling us explicitly what he’s about.
January 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Elon Musk has changed his X profile.
His avatar is now Pepe the Frog, a mascot adopted by white supremacists.
His name is a Latinisation of “Kek”, a phrase used by neo-Nazis.
Musk has also backed AfD in Germany, the political home for racists.
The man is telling us explicitly what he’s about.
His avatar is now Pepe the Frog, a mascot adopted by white supremacists.
His name is a Latinisation of “Kek”, a phrase used by neo-Nazis.
Musk has also backed AfD in Germany, the political home for racists.
The man is telling us explicitly what he’s about.
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This man and a small group of capitol police officers singlehandedly saved our democracy four years ago.
In November, 77 million Americans said "to hell with them" and voted for the insurrectionists.
Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullsh*t.
In November, 77 million Americans said "to hell with them" and voted for the insurrectionists.
Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullsh*t.
January 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This man and a small group of capitol police officers singlehandedly saved our democracy four years ago.
In November, 77 million Americans said "to hell with them" and voted for the insurrectionists.
Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullsh*t.
In November, 77 million Americans said "to hell with them" and voted for the insurrectionists.
Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullsh*t.
In the middle of my organization’s #rapidresponse training for 65 nonprofit staff, we got notice that there are 3 #ICE raids in various places in San Jose.
January 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In the middle of my organization’s #rapidresponse training for 65 nonprofit staff, we got notice that there are 3 #ICE raids in various places in San Jose.
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Shortly after Citizens United, Jimmy Carter issued a stark warning about the role of Big Money in politics. May we remember the truths that he told us — and act to remedy them. bit.ly/4j6N1cC
Jimmy Carter on the American oligarchy
He was a truth-teller. We should remember what he said — and act on it.
bit.ly
January 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Shortly after Citizens United, Jimmy Carter issued a stark warning about the role of Big Money in politics. May we remember the truths that he told us — and act to remedy them. bit.ly/4j6N1cC
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The high level of violent crime Trump keeps talking about will be an easy problem to solve because Trump made it up. Violent crime has been falling sharply and is at historically low levels.
January 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The high level of violent crime Trump keeps talking about will be an easy problem to solve because Trump made it up. Violent crime has been falling sharply and is at historically low levels.
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👇👇👇 It's a good thing to remember generally, too. You don't have to be perfect, 100% or nothing. You have choices beyond "solve this completely" and "give up." It all helps. Do what you can where you can.
Semi-regular reminder that shifting ANY of your spending away from Amazon/Walmart to a locally owned store is significant. Don't be discouraged if you had to go there for something. Do what you can & know that it counts.
December 11, 2024 at 3:41 PM
👇👇👇 It's a good thing to remember generally, too. You don't have to be perfect, 100% or nothing. You have choices beyond "solve this completely" and "give up." It all helps. Do what you can where you can.
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Election bought and paid for.
This is an oligarchy.
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
December 7, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Election bought and paid for.