@lexapot.bsky.social
Some of my favorite things: living in the Bay, fighting for social justice, Warriors, hiking, world's cutest niece & nephew, & my new kittens.
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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Schiff and Padilla, the two senators from California, represent 12% of the US population. It's beyond unacceptable that we can't leave voicemails with them whenever we want.
Just FYI, the offices for Schiff and Padilla won't allow voicemail right now
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Schiff and Padilla, the two senators from California, represent 12% of the US population. It's beyond unacceptable that we can't leave voicemails with them whenever we want.
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One parent said she dropped off her child moments after the teacher was taken away and stumbled upon a chaotic scene. “I walked into a room of crying kids, crying parents and crying teachers,” she said. “It was traumatizing.”
by @arelisrhdz.bsky.social
by @arelisrhdz.bsky.social
Armed ICE officers arrested a teacher early Wednesday in Chicago after chasing her onto the grounds of a private preschool and grabbing her as parents and students looked on, according to a local official and witnesses.
Armed ICE officers chase teacher into preschool in Chicago
The arrest appears to be among the first in which in which immigration officers entered school grounds as part of an enforcement operation during Trump’s second administration.
wapo.st
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
One parent said she dropped off her child moments after the teacher was taken away and stumbled upon a chaotic scene. “I walked into a room of crying kids, crying parents and crying teachers,” she said. “It was traumatizing.”
by @arelisrhdz.bsky.social
by @arelisrhdz.bsky.social
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Prop 50 was called the moment that polls closed in California. The blowout showed how showing up to fight is the most important thing in Democratic politics right now.
It also means that (pending SCOTUS) Dems have largely neutralized Trump's gerrymandering push.
From me:
prospect.org/2025/11/04/c...
It also means that (pending SCOTUS) Dems have largely neutralized Trump's gerrymandering push.
From me:
prospect.org/2025/11/04/c...
California Democrats Win Redistricting Measure, Prove That Resistance Works - The American Prospect
The win, combined with several mid-cycle surprises, has weakened Trump’s shield against accountability for his unpopular reign, although the Supreme Court really holds the key to whether we’ll have so...
prospect.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Prop 50 was called the moment that polls closed in California. The blowout showed how showing up to fight is the most important thing in Democratic politics right now.
It also means that (pending SCOTUS) Dems have largely neutralized Trump's gerrymandering push.
From me:
prospect.org/2025/11/04/c...
It also means that (pending SCOTUS) Dems have largely neutralized Trump's gerrymandering push.
From me:
prospect.org/2025/11/04/c...
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It's #ElectionDay and child care providers have been out in our communities encouraging our neighbors to vote YES on Prop 50 to put power back into the hands of the people and protect workers.
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It's #ElectionDay and child care providers have been out in our communities encouraging our neighbors to vote YES on Prop 50 to put power back into the hands of the people and protect workers.
Time to feed people + continue to give them health care--that is putting America first.
Mike Johnson has the House adjourned for 42 days, Trump just came back from a week in Asia, remodeled a WH bathroom and flew to Palm Beach for a golf weekend, they refuse to negotiate with Dems, Dems had to sue to get Trump to release SNAP funds, but Republicans are blaming Dems.
November 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Time to feed people + continue to give them health care--that is putting America first.
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I'm all good man, players should never be scared of other players, but I couldn't imagine thinking it was a good idea to trash talk Steph Curry. Pick your battles
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I'm all good man, players should never be scared of other players, but I couldn't imagine thinking it was a good idea to trash talk Steph Curry. Pick your battles
Excited to fly here next week 😑
California's governor says Hollywood-Burbank airport has no air traffic controllers this evening due to the federal government shutdown. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/ne...
Hollywood Burbank Airport without air traffic controllers Monday night due to staffing shortages
The Hollywood Burbank Airport will be operating without air traffic controllers on Monday night, which could create considerable delays for travelers.
www.cbsnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Excited to fly here next week 😑
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Overnight, Trump and Republicans in Congress shut down the federal government.
They shut it down because they’re determined to strip healthcare from millions of Americans, to enrich the billionaires they serve, to continue the assault on our rights.
We must fight back.
They shut it down because they’re determined to strip healthcare from millions of Americans, to enrich the billionaires they serve, to continue the assault on our rights.
We must fight back.
October 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Overnight, Trump and Republicans in Congress shut down the federal government.
They shut it down because they’re determined to strip healthcare from millions of Americans, to enrich the billionaires they serve, to continue the assault on our rights.
We must fight back.
They shut it down because they’re determined to strip healthcare from millions of Americans, to enrich the billionaires they serve, to continue the assault on our rights.
We must fight back.
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STEPHANOPOULOS: The Democratic proposal is designed to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance, losing Medicaid coverage, or paying higher healthcare premiums. Why are you against that?
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
October 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
STEPHANOPOULOS: The Democratic proposal is designed to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance, losing Medicaid coverage, or paying higher healthcare premiums. Why are you against that?
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
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Family child care providers in California will see an increase in state funding for serving low-income children after their union ratified an agreement with the state.
UPDATE: California child care providers win increase in state subsidies
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
edsource.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Family child care providers in California will see an increase in state funding for serving low-income children after their union ratified an agreement with the state.
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Congrats to @lexapot.bsky.social & the incredible providers she works with to stabilize ECE providers and to work towards funding full cost of care for CA’s youngest. This will support kids, families and providers.
Victory! Child Care Providers ratified our third contract with the state after months of negotiations, rallies, and vigils. This comes after both #CALeg and Governor Newsom have ratified this agreement!
September 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Congrats to @lexapot.bsky.social & the incredible providers she works with to stabilize ECE providers and to work towards funding full cost of care for CA’s youngest. This will support kids, families and providers.
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Congratulations to the 60K child care providers with @ccpucalifornia.bsky.social! You fought, you organized, & you WON, protecting healthcare, winning cost-of-living adjustments & stabilization pay, & building a foundation for the future. This is what worker power looks like. 💪🏿 #UnionsForAll
September 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Congratulations to the 60K child care providers with @ccpucalifornia.bsky.social! You fought, you organized, & you WON, protecting healthcare, winning cost-of-living adjustments & stabilization pay, & building a foundation for the future. This is what worker power looks like. 💪🏿 #UnionsForAll
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"Our contracts have brought stability and real progress, but the fight isn’t over. We must be paid the true cost of care so providers can earn, and pay our staff, a living wage," said Yolanda Thomas, a child care provider in Contra Costa County and member of CCPU’s negotiations team.
September 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
"Our contracts have brought stability and real progress, but the fight isn’t over. We must be paid the true cost of care so providers can earn, and pay our staff, a living wage," said Yolanda Thomas, a child care provider in Contra Costa County and member of CCPU’s negotiations team.
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Victory! Child Care Providers ratified our third contract with the state after months of negotiations, rallies, and vigils. This comes after both #CALeg and Governor Newsom have ratified this agreement!
September 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Victory! Child Care Providers ratified our third contract with the state after months of negotiations, rallies, and vigils. This comes after both #CALeg and Governor Newsom have ratified this agreement!
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The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
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Veronica Burton and Natalie Nakase are so Matt Saracen and Eric Taylor coded. Incredible season
September 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Veronica Burton and Natalie Nakase are so Matt Saracen and Eric Taylor coded. Incredible season
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CCPU mourns the devastating loss of Mary Gutierrez-Hunter. When providers came together decades ago to talk about our lack of collective power to negotiate over poverty wages, benefits, and more, Mary stood hand in hand with providers to help us form our union.
With heavy hearts, we mourn our union sister Mary Gutierrez-Hunter. Mary brought justice to those in need, beauty and laughter to every space she entered, and fierce dedication to working people. She lives on in our hearts and in our movement. Please keep her loved ones in your thoughts.
August 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
CCPU mourns the devastating loss of Mary Gutierrez-Hunter. When providers came together decades ago to talk about our lack of collective power to negotiate over poverty wages, benefits, and more, Mary stood hand in hand with providers to help us form our union.
I have questions for the other 43%....
Reuters poll: 57% of Americans fear that American democracy is in danger — including 4 in 10 Republicans.
August 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I have questions for the other 43%....
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🚨BREAKING🚨 #CCPUCalifornia has reached a tentative agreement w/the State of California that protects benefits, wins stabilization pay, & ongoing cost-of-living adjustments, helping keep child care doors open by starting to stem the loss of skilled providers created by low pay.
August 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
🚨BREAKING🚨 #CCPUCalifornia has reached a tentative agreement w/the State of California that protects benefits, wins stabilization pay, & ongoing cost-of-living adjustments, helping keep child care doors open by starting to stem the loss of skilled providers created by low pay.
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🚨 Bargaining Update!🚨 After four consecutive days of negotiations in Sacramento, the #CCPUCalifornia Bargaining Team was ready to finalize a new contract, but instead of addressing the child care crisis, the state walked away!
Read our full update:
childcareprovidersunited.org/the-fight-fo...
Read our full update:
childcareprovidersunited.org/the-fight-fo...
July 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
🚨 Bargaining Update!🚨 After four consecutive days of negotiations in Sacramento, the #CCPUCalifornia Bargaining Team was ready to finalize a new contract, but instead of addressing the child care crisis, the state walked away!
Read our full update:
childcareprovidersunited.org/the-fight-fo...
Read our full update:
childcareprovidersunited.org/the-fight-fo...
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Child care is in crisis!🚨Providers like Patricia Moran are being forced to close their doors due to low pay from the state, ripping essential, affordable child care from families.
June 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Child care is in crisis!🚨Providers like Patricia Moran are being forced to close their doors due to low pay from the state, ripping essential, affordable child care from families.