LAKi (aka Lakshmi Sarah)
@lakitalki.bsky.social
Occasional transnational commuter.
Journalist. Author.
Lecturer, UC Berkeley Geography
Journalist. Author.
Lecturer, UC Berkeley Geography
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We’re leading a coalition of 17 AGs in support of journalists and protesters challenging DHS’s dangerous use of force during the Los Angeles protests this past summer.
We will continue to oppose threats to free, safe speech wherever and whenever they arise.
We will continue to oppose threats to free, safe speech wherever and whenever they arise.
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We’re leading a coalition of 17 AGs in support of journalists and protesters challenging DHS’s dangerous use of force during the Los Angeles protests this past summer.
We will continue to oppose threats to free, safe speech wherever and whenever they arise.
We will continue to oppose threats to free, safe speech wherever and whenever they arise.
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The UAE has a "long-term vision of taking over Sudan," says Sudanese researcher Lina Yassin.
Sudanese Researcher Lina Yassin on COP30 Climate Talks, UAE-Funded Proxy War in Sudan over Gold & More
Sudanese climate diplomacy researcher Lina Yassin is supporting the Least Developed Countries Group at the U.N. climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The group is composed of 44 countries, including Sudan,...
www.democracynow.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The UAE has a "long-term vision of taking over Sudan," says Sudanese researcher Lina Yassin.
"The White House’s actions have resulted in a 'significant chilling effect on freedom of speech,' Lin wrote."
calmatters.org/education/hi...
calmatters.org/education/hi...
‘Unlawful coercion’: Trump can’t withhold funds or demand payment from UC, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled Donald Trump cannot demand that UCLA pay a $1.2 billion settlement that would have restricted academic freedoms.
calmatters.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
"The White House’s actions have resulted in a 'significant chilling effect on freedom of speech,' Lin wrote."
calmatters.org/education/hi...
calmatters.org/education/hi...
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Today’s winning headline.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today’s winning headline.
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The American government has revoked the visa of Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian author who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature.
The U.S. has revoked the visa of Nobel winner Wole Soyinka.
The American government has revoked the visa of Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian author who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature, according to Al Jazeera. The writer received what he called a “rather c…
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November 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The American government has revoked the visa of Wole Soyinka, the Nigerian author who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature.
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About 50 protesters walked back and forth through the crosswalk to block the entrance of Coast Guard Island. A line of at least a dozen cars were stopped in traffic at the stop sign.
🎥: Sarah Ravani
🎥: Sarah Ravani
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
About 50 protesters walked back and forth through the crosswalk to block the entrance of Coast Guard Island. A line of at least a dozen cars were stopped in traffic at the stop sign.
🎥: Sarah Ravani
🎥: Sarah Ravani
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
nyti.ms
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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LIVE NOW: Governor Newsom signs legislation advancing California’s dominance in global innovation.
YouTube: youtube.com/live/XldN4O9...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/20097...
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor
YouTube: youtube.com/live/XldN4O9...
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Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor
Governor Newsom signs legislation advancing California's dominance in global innovation
YouTube video by California Governor Gavin Newsom
youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Amah Mutsun Land Trust Acquires First Property in Ancestral Territory
Amah Mutsun Land Trust Acquires First Property in Ancestral Territory
“tooromakma hinse nii” Acquisition Marks a Significant Step Forward for Amah Mutsun Tribal Band
www.indybay.org
September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Amah Mutsun Land Trust Acquires First Property in Ancestral Territory
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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California!
🗺️ Coordinates: 37.858800, -122.239800
This is an automatic report and may be revised.
🗺️ Coordinates: 37.858800, -122.239800
This is an automatic report and may be revised.
View on OpenStreetMap
3 km ESE of Berkeley, California
osm.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 3 km ESE of Berkeley, California!
🗺️ Coordinates: 37.858800, -122.239800
This is an automatic report and may be revised.
🗺️ Coordinates: 37.858800, -122.239800
This is an automatic report and may be revised.
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A college newspaper is challenging the arcane laws used against Mahmoud Khalil and other noncitizens targeted over their criticism of Israel on campuses. theintercept.com/2025/08/26/s...
The Student Newspaper Suing Marco Rubio Over Targeted Deportations
The Stanford Daily argues the First Amendment protects journalists from arcane laws used against Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk.
theintercept.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A college newspaper is challenging the arcane laws used against Mahmoud Khalil and other noncitizens targeted over their criticism of Israel on campuses. theintercept.com/2025/08/26/s...
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My statement on Ai from the mini-comic as syllabus i made for new class I'm teaching that starts tomorrow! It robs you of your decisions & struggles - and the joy of being surprised. We won’t to be robbed of our learning - this is essential. This & the full mini at post:
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August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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“Book stores across Kashmir were raided by police today following a ban on 25 books by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Most of these books are written by acclaimed writes and historians on Kashmir. “
www.ndtv.com/india-news/p...
www.ndtv.com/india-news/p...
Police Conduct Raids Across J&K After Government Bans 25 Books
Bookstores across Kashmir were raided by police today following a ban on 25 books by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
www.ndtv.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“Book stores across Kashmir were raided by police today following a ban on 25 books by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Most of these books are written by acclaimed writes and historians on Kashmir. “
www.ndtv.com/india-news/p...
www.ndtv.com/india-news/p...
"Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it."
— Salvador Dali
…
"Blue very profoundly develops the the element of calm."
— Vasily Kandinsky
Artistic words of wisdom from SmetanaQ Cafe, Prague
— Salvador Dali
…
"Blue very profoundly develops the the element of calm."
— Vasily Kandinsky
Artistic words of wisdom from SmetanaQ Cafe, Prague
August 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it."
— Salvador Dali
…
"Blue very profoundly develops the the element of calm."
— Vasily Kandinsky
Artistic words of wisdom from SmetanaQ Cafe, Prague
— Salvador Dali
…
"Blue very profoundly develops the the element of calm."
— Vasily Kandinsky
Artistic words of wisdom from SmetanaQ Cafe, Prague
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We had two extra spots open up for the sold-out San Francisco South Asian Radical History Walking Tour on Sunday morning at 10 AM.
DM me to grab them!
www.berkeleysouthasian.org/tour/sf/
DM me to grab them!
www.berkeleysouthasian.org/tour/sf/
Register for the San Francisco Mission District tour • Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour
(or use this link)
www.berkeleysouthasian.org
July 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
We had two extra spots open up for the sold-out San Francisco South Asian Radical History Walking Tour on Sunday morning at 10 AM.
DM me to grab them!
www.berkeleysouthasian.org/tour/sf/
DM me to grab them!
www.berkeleysouthasian.org/tour/sf/
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We’re supporting a challenge against the Trump Administration’s unlawful, politically motivated restrictions on Violence Against Women Act grants.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging U.S. DOJ’s Unlawful Restrictions on Domestic Violence Funds
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief in Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Bondi, supporting plaintiffs ch...
oag.ca.gov
July 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
We’re supporting a challenge against the Trump Administration’s unlawful, politically motivated restrictions on Violence Against Women Act grants.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
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Following the President’s action in Iran, California’s State Threat Assessment Center is actively monitoring for any potential impacts in California. While there are no specific or credible counter threats we’re aware of at this time, we urge everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
June 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Following the President’s action in Iran, California’s State Threat Assessment Center is actively monitoring for any potential impacts in California. While there are no specific or credible counter threats we’re aware of at this time, we urge everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
June 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Studio Ghibli was founded 40 years ago today, on 15 June 1985.
June 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Studio Ghibli was founded 40 years ago today, on 15 June 1985.
The fund will provide financial assistance for emergency medical support, legal support, equipment replacement, and other resources for affected journalists.
theintercept.com/2025/06/10/j...
theintercept.com/2025/06/10/j...
The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund Launches Rapid Response Fund for Journalists Covering California Protests
The fund will provide financial assistance for emergency medical support, legal support, equipment replacement, and other resources for affected reporters.
theintercept.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The fund will provide financial assistance for emergency medical support, legal support, equipment replacement, and other resources for affected journalists.
theintercept.com/2025/06/10/j...
theintercept.com/2025/06/10/j...
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A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie
Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.
www.motherjones.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
This morning, for @kqednews.kqed.org we interviewed a few different local lawmakers reacting to the US National Guard being called in to LA. #ICEprotests
Here's what they had to say:
Here's what they had to say:
June 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This morning, for @kqednews.kqed.org we interviewed a few different local lawmakers reacting to the US National Guard being called in to LA. #ICEprotests
Here's what they had to say:
Here's what they had to say: