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Avery Arbaugh @averyarbaugh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I'm running to be a champion for Berkeley tenants and tenant unions on the Berkeley Rent Board! Donations from Berkeley residents are matched 6-1 by the city, a $60 donation becomes $420 towards building a movement for tenant rights in Berkeley! Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/avery...

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Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

BTU Chair @averyarbaugh.bsky.social speaks at @demsocialists.bsky.social Convention's tenant movement panel, with @latenantsunion.bsky.social, @triangletenantunion.org, Greater Austin Tenant Organizing (GATO), Puget Sound Tenants Union, and NYC DSA's (@socialists.nyc) Tenant Organizing Working Group

Six panelists sitting in chairs, with Avery currently speaking

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Avery Arbaugh @averyarbaugh.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Already, one of our buildings had essentially all of its non-rent adjustment-related demands met by the landlord, while others are undergoing bargaining and seeking building-wide rent reductions for habitability issues. We're creating a proven track record of Measure BB tenant union power!

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Avery Arbaugh @averyarbaugh.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Feel free to reach out to me if you're interested! Me and the Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force have already helped 5 buildings successfully organize and get recognized, and have ~10 more on the way. We also have materials and guidance lined up to help folks talk to their neighbors!

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Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Join us Wednesday for a know-your-rights training and learn how to unionize your building with the Berkeley Tenants Union!

WANT LOWER RENTS?
UNIONIZE YOUR BUILDING!

The Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force is hosting a training for tenants interested in learning more about their rights under new Berkeley laws.

Under Measure BB:
• Tenants have the right to collectively organize and petition for a decrease in rent due to habitability and lease violations.
• Landlords are required to negotiate in good faith with tenant unions formed under Measure BB

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING:
5-6:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH
ASUC SENATE CHAMBERS
ESHLEMAN HALL, 5TH FLOOR
(2465 BANCROFT WAY)

RSVP HERE: TINYURL.COM/RENTERKYR

The Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force is a joint initiative of the Berkeley Tenants Union, the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America, and Berkeley City Council Member Cecilia Lunaparra

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Transbay Coalition @transbaycoalition.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Big thanks to Berkeley Councilmember @cecilialunaparra.bsky.social for introducing and getting passed a city resolution last night that calls for: - $2 Billion in state funds for transit - A funding measure for transit in the Bay Area that comes from progressive funding sources!

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Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Join us April 30 for a know-your-rights training and learn how to unionize your building with the Berkeley Tenants Union!

WANT LOWER RENTS?
UNIONIZE YOUR BUILDING!

The Berkeley Tenant Organizing Task Force is a training for tenants interested in learning more about their rights under new Berkeley laws.

Under Measure BB:
• Tenants have the right to collectively organize and petition for a decrease in rent due to habitability and lease violations.
• Landlords are required to negotiate in good faith with tenant unions formed under Measure BB rules

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING:
5 PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH
ASUC SENATE CHAMBERS
ESHELMAN HALL, FLOOR 5

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People’s City Council - Los Angeles @pplscitycouncil.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

As of yesterday - the confirmed numbers of international students who received notice of visa revocations at each UC are: Twelve at UCLA Twelve at UC Davis Six at UC Berkeley Five at UC San Diego Five at UC Irvine Three at UC Santa Barbara Three at UC Santa Cruz

So far, the confirmed numbers of international students who received notice of visa revocations at each UC are:
Twelve at UCLA
Twelve at UC Davis Six at UC Berkeley
Five at UC San Diego
Five at UC Irvine
Three at UC Santa Barbara
Three at UC Santa Cruz
*We will keep updating this list as we learn more

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 18/03/2025

Bay Area Reporter @bayareareporter.bsky.social , our local LGBTQ newspaper, pulls no punches in its front page headline on how we feel about the Governor right now. The article also has quotes from state legislators condemning the Gav's hateful comments. issuu.com/bayarearepor...

Front page of Bay Area Reporter for March 13-18, 2025. Headline: Newsom to Trans Athletes: Drop Dead

by Matthew S. Bajko
LGBTQ leaders were swift to denounce California Governor Gavin Newsom for his remarks on the debut episode of his new podcast during which he said it was “deeply unfair” to allow transgender athletes to participate in female college and youth sports.
The affinity group for out lawmakers in the state Legislature called Newsom’s comments sickening and anti-trans, while gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) criticized the governor for having on the inaugural edition of his “This is Gavin Newsom” podcast as a guest Charlie Kirk, the conservative provocateur and founder of
Turning Point USA who is a vocal supporter of Republican President Donald Trump and routinely attacks the transgender community.
During their discussion, which was released online March 6, Newsom told Kirk that he “agreed” with him when it comes to the issue of requiring trans athletes to play on sports teams based on the sex they were assigned at birth.
Kirk told Newsom that, “You, as the governor, should step out and say ‘no, no.’” To which Newsom replied, “Right… I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that. It’s deeply unfair.”
Telling Kirk that he was “completely aligned” with him on the issue, Newsom blamed California’s policy requiring trans female student athletes to be allowed to play on women’s sports teams to a bill signed by his predecessor, former governor Jerry Brown, more than a decade ago.
“It turns out in 2014, years before I was governor, there was a law established that established the legal principles that allow trans athletes in women’s sports. The issue of fairness is completely legit. I completely align with you, we have to acknowledge it,” said Newsom.
California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus chair gay Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego), and vice chair lesbian state Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) were qu…

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Rep. Summer Lee @repsummerlee.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Kidnapping an activist and jailing him in the middle of the night is a brazen act of authoritarianism. Punishing dissent by revoking legal status is a dangerous precedent to set.

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 10/03/2025

Together we can push back against the illegal arrest & jailing of immigrants & the threat to everyone's rights. - Organize with groups in your community that are already doing the work on immigrants rights. - Ask your state & local leaders to do the same. - Contact your congress rep and Senators.

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 08/03/2025

East Bay Stonewall Democrats is committed to fight for LGBTQ rights in CA's Bay Area and beyond. Proud to be on the board with @averyarbaugh.bsky.social , @brentblackaby.bsky.social , @queerspawn.bsky.social , @shayfrancoclausen.bsky.social and others! Join us at www.eastbaystonewalldemocrats.org

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East Bay Stonewall - Home

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

In a shocking turn of events, many of the people who said they wanted "free speech" actually just wanted to be the ones in charge of which speech is free.

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 15/02/2025

Here's the ADEM slate Cecilia and I are on! We've got a lot of young Dems like @averyarbaugh.bsky.social , Devin Murphy, and Cameron Sasai (who is Pinole mayor & on the WestCAT board) who've been leading the way on transit & housing.

Vote for the AD14 progressive labor Slate for California Democratic Party delegate
Avery Arbaugh
La Trena Robinson
Kate Harrison
Sadia Khan
Carol Coyote Cook
Cecilia Lunaparra
Cheri Johansen
Alfred Twu
Jamin Pursell
Seth Morrison
Cameron Sasai
Michael Cheng
Devin T Murphy
Giovanni Jordan

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Rep. Zooey Zephyr @zoandbehold.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I couldn't agree more. As legislators, trans people have so many issues we care about and want to pass policy on (infrastructure, housing, healthcare, etc.) But as TRANS legislators, we must first and foremost stand defiantly against the efforts of our government to eradicate our community.

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Avery Arbaugh @averyarbaugh.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

You might want to reach out to the support team at adem@cadem.org, I've heard that some people who changed their registrations recently have been barred from online registration, likely because of them using slightly outdated voter rolls. So far the support team has been able to help with that.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 28/01/2025

The president can veto or support legislation. He can make recommendations to Congress. But he doesn't have the unilateral right to change laws. Trump has very little respect for the rule of law & our Constitution. He is moving us toward authoritarianism. We must stop him.

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tuck woodstock @tuck.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

transition has been mostly DIY and community-organized since forever. when you're ready, figure out what you can offer and what you need. talk in real life, use signal, get creative, don't get caught. they can't break us in a way that matters!!!! I love you.

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

“Every single one of the traffic fatalities that we have seen in this city is preventable, and it is especially preventable through infrastructure,” -Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra www.berkeleyside.org/2025/01/24/b...

berkeleyside.org

Paint the curbs red: New parking law will cost Berkeley at least $1.25M

Over 80% of Berkeley's severe and fatal traffic crashes occur in or near crosswalks. At least 918 intersections need curbs painted, upgrades.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This is the ethos of project 2025, dismantling the federal government by any means necessary

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Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

MOM SAYS SHE IS PROUD OF BOTH OF US EQUALLY

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 11/12/2024

Well written thread by @trans.bsky.social Whatever storms may come, keep on shining on and may we all find our way to calmer seas 💓🏳️‍⚧️⛵

Ink and watercolor painting of a lighthouse in stormy seas. The lighthouse keeper holds a lantern and looks out over the railing as waves crash below and wide rays of light sweep across the waves.

The lighthouse is painted in a blue-pink-white-pink-blue striped pattern

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Telegraph For People @telegraphforpeople.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Telegraph For People has made its way to Bluesky! Join Berkeley students in the fight for public transit, affordable + equitable cities, bike + pedestrian safety, and a car-free Telegraph Avenue.

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 25/11/2024

Tenant / Community Opportunity to Purchase Act laws give tenants & nonprofits the time to buy their homes when their landlord wants to sell. They can often pay full market price, but need more time to put together a deal vs. a private investor. This reduces risk of renovictions or rent increases.

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Berkeley Tenants Union @berkeleytenants.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

It is illegal (and evil) for landlords to discriminate against, evict, harass, etc. Palestinian tenants Tenants in college housing are doubly protected via civil rights laws in education; eg schools (K-12 & higher ed) are legally (and morally) obligated to prevent harassment of Palestinian students

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 03/09/2023

It's election season again! Knocking doors in Fruitvale for Sasha Ritzie-Hernandez (Oakland school board election this fall, supported by Oakland teachers), and Jovanka Beckles for State Senate (March 2024 primary). Moved recently? Re-register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov #Oakland #Election2023

Alfred with Jovanka Beckles and Sasha ritzie Hernandez campaign signs and lit

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