Sinan Yavaş
@sinanyavas.bsky.social
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Meet Shakira. Ten years ago, she was living in a shelter with her three kids, working at a non-union hotel.
Now she's a member of HTC.
Unions are how working people can build a dignified life. But in a city as expensive as ours, they need local government on their side.
Now she's a member of HTC.
Unions are how working people can build a dignified life. But in a city as expensive as ours, they need local government on their side.
August 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Meet Shakira. Ten years ago, she was living in a shelter with her three kids, working at a non-union hotel.
Now she's a member of HTC.
Unions are how working people can build a dignified life. But in a city as expensive as ours, they need local government on their side.
Now she's a member of HTC.
Unions are how working people can build a dignified life. But in a city as expensive as ours, they need local government on their side.
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Exclusive: CDC Director Susan Monarez met with its vaccine-focused center to talk about yesterday’s shooting. I listened to a recording. Scientists and officials are shaken & pointing fingers at RFK Jr. Many said his vilification and misinfo turned them into targets. www.msnbc.com/opinion/anal...
A deadly shooting at the CDC shook its scientists. Now they want answers from RFK Jr.
CDC Director Susan Monarez convened an online all-hands meeting of the agency division that focuses on vaccines, and employees called out Kennedy’s rhetoric specifically.
www.msnbc.com
August 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Exclusive: CDC Director Susan Monarez met with its vaccine-focused center to talk about yesterday’s shooting. I listened to a recording. Scientists and officials are shaken & pointing fingers at RFK Jr. Many said his vilification and misinfo turned them into targets. www.msnbc.com/opinion/anal...
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A government-sanctioned "truth arbiter" will soon arrive at CBS. Their role will be to ensure that journalists do not criticize this Administration or express views that conflict with its agenda.
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
August 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A government-sanctioned "truth arbiter" will soon arrive at CBS. Their role will be to ensure that journalists do not criticize this Administration or express views that conflict with its agenda.
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
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Wow so you’re telling me everyone who cheered on the Iraq war is on board with this now too? And so are the people who opposed the Iran nuclear deal and killed it?
You’re kidding.
You’re kidding.
June 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Wow so you’re telling me everyone who cheered on the Iraq war is on board with this now too? And so are the people who opposed the Iran nuclear deal and killed it?
You’re kidding.
You’re kidding.
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Way back in 2011, my then-colleague @mariancw.bsky.social wrote a primer for @propublica.org on the War Powers Act. Worth a read today: What Exactly Is the War Powers Act and Is Obama Really Violating It?
What Exactly Is the War Powers Act and Is Obama Really Violating It?
The Obama administration is certainly sidestepping the controversial law known as the War Powers Act, but in doing so he’s following a well-worn path.
www.propublica.org
June 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Way back in 2011, my then-colleague @mariancw.bsky.social wrote a primer for @propublica.org on the War Powers Act. Worth a read today: What Exactly Is the War Powers Act and Is Obama Really Violating It?
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The US is arming a literal genocide, has blocked international action against that genocide, and has now started a war with a sovereign nation by bombing some power plants its own intelligence reports are simply power plants - all on behalf of the country committing genocide.
June 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The US is arming a literal genocide, has blocked international action against that genocide, and has now started a war with a sovereign nation by bombing some power plants its own intelligence reports are simply power plants - all on behalf of the country committing genocide.
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Israel & US faced no imminent threat from Iran, the strikes were illegal & unnecessary
Mark Warner (D-VA) vice-chair of US Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed they were briefed that US intelligence agencies saw no evidence of nuclear weapons
BBC also reported there is no available evidence
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Israel & US faced no imminent threat from Iran, the strikes were illegal & unnecessary
Mark Warner (D-VA) vice-chair of US Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed they were briefed that US intelligence agencies saw no evidence of nuclear weapons
BBC also reported there is no available evidence
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June 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Israel & US faced no imminent threat from Iran, the strikes were illegal & unnecessary
Mark Warner (D-VA) vice-chair of US Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed they were briefed that US intelligence agencies saw no evidence of nuclear weapons
BBC also reported there is no available evidence
🦋
Israel & US faced no imminent threat from Iran, the strikes were illegal & unnecessary
Mark Warner (D-VA) vice-chair of US Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed they were briefed that US intelligence agencies saw no evidence of nuclear weapons
BBC also reported there is no available evidence
🦋
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IMPACT: Reporting by @ctmirror.org and ProPublica found that a Connecticut law allows towed cars to be sold in 15 days, one of the shortest windows in the nation.
The Connecticut legislature just passed a bill that will make it easier for drivers to reclaim their vehicles.
The Connecticut legislature just passed a bill that will make it easier for drivers to reclaim their vehicles.
Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill Overhauling Century-Old Towing Laws
The reforms, which were proposed in response to an investigation by CT Mirror and ProPublica, make it harder to tow vehicles from private property and easier for drivers to retrieve them after a tow.
www.propublica.org
May 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
IMPACT: Reporting by @ctmirror.org and ProPublica found that a Connecticut law allows towed cars to be sold in 15 days, one of the shortest windows in the nation.
The Connecticut legislature just passed a bill that will make it easier for drivers to reclaim their vehicles.
The Connecticut legislature just passed a bill that will make it easier for drivers to reclaim their vehicles.
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Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
May 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
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Prompted by reporting from @ctmirror.org and @propublica.org, the Connecticut Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed the most significant reform to the state’s towing policies in decades, a measure lawmakers said would help protect drivers from predatory towing.
Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill Overhauling Century-Old Towing Laws
The reforms, which were proposed in response to an investigation by CT Mirror and ProPublica, make it harder to tow vehicles from private property and easier for drivers to retrieve them after a tow.
www.propublica.org
May 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Prompted by reporting from @ctmirror.org and @propublica.org, the Connecticut Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed the most significant reform to the state’s towing policies in decades, a measure lawmakers said would help protect drivers from predatory towing.
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Physician Dr. Alaa al-Najjar was working in the emergency room in Gaza when she was called to return home.
An Israeli airstrike had destroyed her family’s house in Khan Younis, killing nine of al-Najjar’s ten children and severely wounding her only surviving child, Adam.
An Israeli airstrike had destroyed her family’s house in Khan Younis, killing nine of al-Najjar’s ten children and severely wounding her only surviving child, Adam.
May 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Physician Dr. Alaa al-Najjar was working in the emergency room in Gaza when she was called to return home.
An Israeli airstrike had destroyed her family’s house in Khan Younis, killing nine of al-Najjar’s ten children and severely wounding her only surviving child, Adam.
An Israeli airstrike had destroyed her family’s house in Khan Younis, killing nine of al-Najjar’s ten children and severely wounding her only surviving child, Adam.
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Ist bekannt, wie viele der 50.000 bis 100.000 in Gaza ermordeten Palästinenser sich für Frieden im Nahen Osten engagiert haben?
May 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Ist bekannt, wie viele der 50.000 bis 100.000 in Gaza ermordeten Palästinenser sich für Frieden im Nahen Osten engagiert haben?
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People who never read books now in charge of books.
May 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
People who never read books now in charge of books.
Racial persecution?
In 1913, South Africa passed the Natives Land Act, which forbid Black people from owning or leasing land in white areas. The act designated just 7 percent of farmland for Black people. 93 percent went to white people.
In 1913, South Africa passed the Natives Land Act, which forbid Black people from owning or leasing land in white areas. The act designated just 7 percent of farmland for Black people. 93 percent went to white people.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt talks about white South African refugees that are coming to the United States next week:
"This group in South Africa has faced racial persecution."
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"This group in South Africa has faced racial persecution."
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May 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Racial persecution?
In 1913, South Africa passed the Natives Land Act, which forbid Black people from owning or leasing land in white areas. The act designated just 7 percent of farmland for Black people. 93 percent went to white people.
In 1913, South Africa passed the Natives Land Act, which forbid Black people from owning or leasing land in white areas. The act designated just 7 percent of farmland for Black people. 93 percent went to white people.
Look who’s speaking about African “family values”
May 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Look who’s speaking about African “family values”
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BREAKING: Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi walks out of ICE detention after a Vermont judge ordered his release.
"I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you," he said.
"I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you," he said.
April 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
BREAKING: Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi walks out of ICE detention after a Vermont judge ordered his release.
"I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you," he said.
"I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you," he said.
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This. Never forget Trump and MAGA are weak and fickle.
April 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This. Never forget Trump and MAGA are weak and fickle.
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The blue star cluster shining in the center of the Tarantula Nebula—seen in this #NASAWebb image, was born within the ribbons of silk-like dust that surround it. In time, all of this dust will either be blown away by or absorbed into new stars and planets: bit.ly/4bI5Tv5 🔭 🧪
April 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The blue star cluster shining in the center of the Tarantula Nebula—seen in this #NASAWebb image, was born within the ribbons of silk-like dust that surround it. In time, all of this dust will either be blown away by or absorbed into new stars and planets: bit.ly/4bI5Tv5 🔭 🧪
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i need some space… and maybe you do too
April 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
i need some space… and maybe you do too
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[guy who smashed a window at the capitol] “he made a mistake and was doing what he thought was right, let’s pardon him and give him back the fine he paid”
[guy who stood outside home depot] “why would we bother with a hearing before sending him to the el salvador terror prison”
[guy who stood outside home depot] “why would we bother with a hearing before sending him to the el salvador terror prison”
April 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
[guy who smashed a window at the capitol] “he made a mistake and was doing what he thought was right, let’s pardon him and give him back the fine he paid”
[guy who stood outside home depot] “why would we bother with a hearing before sending him to the el salvador terror prison”
[guy who stood outside home depot] “why would we bother with a hearing before sending him to the el salvador terror prison”