Joyce Young
@thinkdeepjoy.bsky.social
Poet, writer, thinker and author of How It Happens #BlackLawrencePress
Retired dancer, saved by yoga, T’ai Chi, nature, and community. Teacher, mentor, coach.
Retired dancer, saved by yoga, T’ai Chi, nature, and community. Teacher, mentor, coach.
Bodega cat to the rescue!
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Bodega cat to the rescue!
SNAP is coming back. How quickly will benefits be restored? 19thnews.org/2025/11/snap... via @19thnews.org
SNAP is coming back. How quickly will benefits be restored?
The end of the government shutdown means the federal program will be funded again. But some Americans may not immediately get the benefits they’re owed.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
SNAP is coming back. How quickly will benefits be restored? 19thnews.org/2025/11/snap... via @19thnews.org
Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/07/b...
Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings
For 27 hours straight, a team of four scammers posing as Oakland police kept her on the phone and isolated as they worked their con.
www.berkeleyside.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/07/b...
I'm attending California Working Families Party's event, “CA WFP Mass Call: Taking California From Blue To Bold” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ca-wfp/event...
CA WFP Mass Call: Taking California From Blue To Bold · California Working Families Party
Join the California Working Families Party for our first statewide mass call after Election Day!
On Thursday, November 6th from 6–7PM PT, we’ll come together to celebrate victories, reflect on lesson...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm attending California Working Families Party's event, “CA WFP Mass Call: Taking California From Blue To Bold” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ca-wfp/event...
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The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void
The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
Alameda County will invest $10M in food assistance programs www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/27/a...
Alameda County will invest $10M in food assistance programs
As CalFresh runs out of money and the federal shutdown goes on, the county board agreed last week to spend more on food banks and meals.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Alameda County will invest $10M in food assistance programs www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/27/a...
Berkeley High cancels Día de los Muertos celebration amid fears of ICE raids www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/25/d...
Berkeley High cancels Día de los Muertos celebration amid fears of ICE raids
Community members “just don’t feel safe,” an organizer said. The event was set for Saturday, Oct. 25.
www.berkeleyside.org
October 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Berkeley High cancels Día de los Muertos celebration amid fears of ICE raids www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/25/d...
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Harvard has slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for the next two years. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for th...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Harvard has slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for the next two years. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
What to know about your rights as feds head to Bay Area www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/22/w...
What to know about your rights as feds head to Bay Area
What to say to ICE agents at home, at work and on the street. How to find a lawyer and someone who's been detained.
www.berkeleyside.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
What to know about your rights as feds head to Bay Area www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/22/w...
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BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.
ICE keeps detaining pregnant immigrants — against federal policy 19thnews.org/2025/10/ice-... via @19thnews.org
ICE keeps detaining pregnant immigrants — against federal policy
But the number is impossible to measure since Congress let lapse a requirement that ICE report how many pregnant, postpartum and nursing immigrants are in custody.
19thnews.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
ICE keeps detaining pregnant immigrants — against federal policy 19thnews.org/2025/10/ice-... via @19thnews.org
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New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.
My full statement:
My full statement:
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.
My full statement:
My full statement:
"From Letitia James to James Comey, Trump is treating the DOJ like an instrument of revenge"
But are people paying attention and connecting the dots? So many people are avoiding the news and others do not know who those being indicted are.
19thnews.org/2025/10/leti... via @19thnews.org
But are people paying attention and connecting the dots? So many people are avoiding the news and others do not know who those being indicted are.
19thnews.org/2025/10/leti... via @19thnews.org
From Letitia James to James Comey, Trump is treating the DOJ like an instrument of revenge
The New York AG and former FBI director are two of the most high-profile targets, but the president’s playbook in seeking retribution has been used on many others in the past — including other Black w...
19thnews.org
October 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"From Letitia James to James Comey, Trump is treating the DOJ like an instrument of revenge"
But are people paying attention and connecting the dots? So many people are avoiding the news and others do not know who those being indicted are.
19thnews.org/2025/10/leti... via @19thnews.org
But are people paying attention and connecting the dots? So many people are avoiding the news and others do not know who those being indicted are.
19thnews.org/2025/10/leti... via @19thnews.org
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This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson on How America’s Story Should Be Told www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson on How America’s Story Should Be Told
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October 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson on How America’s Story Should Be Told www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
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“Trump is lying. Speaker Johnson is lying. Full stop.”
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Trump & Johnson claiming Dems are pushing for health coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Trump & Johnson claiming Dems are pushing for health coverage for undocumented immigrants.
October 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“Trump is lying. Speaker Johnson is lying. Full stop.”
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Trump & Johnson claiming Dems are pushing for health coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on Trump & Johnson claiming Dems are pushing for health coverage for undocumented immigrants.
Good.
September 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Good.
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East Bay residents rallied behind Harjit Kaur, 73. She said ICE denied her water, toilet paper and had her sleep on cell floor.
Grandmother who worked in Berkeley deported to India; ICE denied her water and toilet paper, she says
East Bay residents rallied behind Harjit Kaur, 73. She said ICE denied her water, toilet paper and had her sleep on cell floor.
www.berkeleyside.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
East Bay residents rallied behind Harjit Kaur, 73. She said ICE denied her water, toilet paper and had her sleep on cell floor.
ICE deports East Bay grandmother with no criminal record to India
September 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
ICE deports East Bay grandmother with no criminal record to India
@writersforda.bsky.social California Banned Books Week Reading (virtual)
Saturday October 11 @10am
Register to read from your favorite banned book
Saturday October 11 @10am
Register to read from your favorite banned book
September 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
@writersforda.bsky.social California Banned Books Week Reading (virtual)
Saturday October 11 @10am
Register to read from your favorite banned book
Saturday October 11 @10am
Register to read from your favorite banned book
@writersforda.bsky.social California
Banned Books Reading at Fireside Books & More, Redwood City
10/7 @7pm
Banned Books Reading at Fireside Books & More, Redwood City
10/7 @7pm
September 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
@writersforda.bsky.social California
Banned Books Reading at Fireside Books & More, Redwood City
10/7 @7pm
Banned Books Reading at Fireside Books & More, Redwood City
10/7 @7pm
University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration www.berkeleyside.org/2025/09/17/u...
University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration
The suit says the federal government is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the university to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech.
www.berkeleyside.org
September 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration www.berkeleyside.org/2025/09/17/u...
www.democracynow.org/2025/9/15/ju... (part 1)
Judith Butler: Jewish Prof. Among 160 Named in UC Berkeley “Antisemitism” Files Handed to Trump Admin
The University of California, Berkeley has provided Trump officials with the names of at least 160 students, faculty and staff in cases of alleged antisemitism on campus, in response to the administra...
www.democracynow.org
September 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
www.democracynow.org/2025/9/15/ju... (part 1)