Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 27/08/2026csindie.com/voters-deser...csindie.comVoters deserve higher standards from their candidates - Cambridge | Somerville IndependentCandidates for public office face far, far too little scrutiny. And our politics is worse for it. 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 16/06/2026“The same standard anywhere in the world” unless it’s inconvenient. Many of the same crimes these righteous councilors allege against the world’s only Jewish state are actually perpetrated by the US. Call for a boycott against the US? Applying a double standard is a classic hallmark of antisemitism. 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Today 5/19/26 is forecast to be a poor air quality day in the Boston area due to high ozone concentrations (i.e., smog). Particularly for those sensitive to ozone pollution (kids!), limit your outdoor exposure, considering moving your jog indoors, and make sure to have your rescue inhaler handy. 001
Reposted by Leiran BitonMayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026My statement on the incident in Davis Square this morning. Full statement also posted to somervillema.gov/news. 183
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 14/05/20264/4- My colleague Laura Pitone made an important point during the initial discussion, that the superintendent should look carefully at the outcomes from the special policing subcommittee to ensure we are taking into account all the great information SC developed in its prior process. 010
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 14/05/20263- I am receiving many panicked messages about police being added to the elementary schools. That is not under discussion. I encourage people to reach out and get accurate information before jumping to the worst conclusions.static.klipy.comLady Gaga Jumping To ConclusionsALT: Lady Gaga Jumping To Conclusions 110
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 14/05/20262- The current proposal by the administration is to work to update the MOU, engage in a robust public process, and bring it back to SC for approval. Nothing moves forward without that public process. 110
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 14/05/20261- Thanks to @jonlink.bsky.social for raising the profile of this important issue. When School Committee made a final decision in 2023 (before my time on SC) to initiate a new MOU with the police to establish “liaisons” at the high school, it never moved forward; the police were unwilling to proceed 120
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 29/04/2026That’s sort of apples and potatoes but ok. The question was on direct cost and benefit to municipal funds. You’re welcome to your preferences. I like art too! 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Note that in policy, monetized benefits are often not direct financial benefit. The speaker articulated and cited research suggesting $1.25 in direct financial benefits (avoided litigation) for every $1 spent. That would be about $625K, which is believable. Of course, it’s a model, so who knows. 100
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 03/10/2025It’s 🍕o’clock in Ward 7! Drop in on your Ward 7 elected representatives for office hours and grab a slice on Sat Oct 18 from 11am-1pm at Angelina’s, featuring Rep. Christine Barber, Sen. Pat Jehlen, and me! 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025It seems like you want to figure out how to achieve peace in Israel and Palestine. We’re probably not going to do it on Bluesky. Coffee? (We probably won’t do it over coffee either, but at least it’s more pleasant.) 220
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Yes, I do believe Palestinians have a right to self-determination. 100
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025That’s not at all what I am saying. That’s not what I have ever said or what I believe. 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025I would point you to the statement I made in April 2024. (Correcting my earlier misstatement.) The phrase “From the River to the Sea” is heard by many Jews, myself included, to be a call for violence and forceful removal of Jews from their indigenous homeland. 100
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025It’s a privilege to be in conversation with you. Maybe we can let tempers cool and unfreeze some of those blocks you just put on? 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025I object to hate speech being used in our schools, which is what I spoke out about in May 2024. And I listened attentively to feedback from you and others, including recitations of that same hate speech. I listen. I’m listening now. Try it, too. 130
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 02/09/2025You and I may disagree about whether Jewish people have a right to self-determination. But at least when I disagree with someone, I’m not too cowardly to hear a different perspective. 300
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Breaking News: Politician who brought Somerville into Middle East politics complains about Middle East politics being injected into Somerville 261
Reposted by Leiran BitonJack Perenick @jackperenick.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Our local Council shouldn’t be tasked with perfecting the subtleties of how we condemn terrorist groups, let’s leave that to people qualified and tasked with doing that. It causes needless division in our community, that I think we are likely to get wrong. We have important work to focus on here. 291
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 19/08/2025I couldn't be more excited to endorse Emily Hardt for Somerville Ward 7 City Councilor, because now more than ever, we need leaders at the local level who know how to work in partnership to achieve results for our neighbors right here in West Somerville. 021
Reposted by Leiran BitonAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Sorry for the late-night update. Musk’s staffers are reaching out to leaders of nonprofit organizations, demanding to assign DOGE team members to any institute or agency receiving federal funds. 16037781086
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Harvard can fight back, or Harvard can capitulate. Don’t let fascists use the prestige of the nation’s most prestigious university to promote their hateful agenda. STAND UP FIGHT BACK 010
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Pretty sure the “.” in “al.” is to avoid this confusion specifically 100
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 06/03/2025I’m not giving up on us yet, despite the overwhelming pressure of the moment. 020
Reposted by Leiran BitonAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Now, EPA employees are being interrogated like criminals simply for doing their jobs. 174273561
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Any one of these actions would be a massive scandal in a traditional presidency. Don’t look away. 000
Reposted by Leiran BitonChris Dwan (he/him) @somershade.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Christiano offers a couple of words, thanking the city for "everything - the field, the schools, everything." Yeah. We don't have to do schools and fields. We don't -have- to educate everybody ... but we -DO- and that's -IMPORTANT-. 10/? 1161
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Just closed my X account. F&%# that a$$hole. From deep, deep in my heart. 010
Reposted by Leiran BitonU.S. Senator Jack Reed @reed.senate.gov · 08/02/2025Since Trump is busy unilaterally renaming bodies of water down south, thought we’d get started up in New England. How’s this? 2431274
Reposted by Leiran BitonAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Open message to Elon Musk: Rumors are swirling that you’re spending $40 million on Super Bowl ads targeting USAID. If there were truly fraud, wouldn’t you not need to spend millions trying to convince people? 308138352205
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 05/02/2025And just like that, USAID is gone. Enjoying your cheaper eggs?govexec.comUSAID begins sending administrative leave notices ahead of expected shutdownThe agency also reportedly has ordered overseas missions to shut down by the end of the week. 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 01/02/2025It's time again for office hours! Is there an issue you'd like to discuss with your local elected representatives? Come by and chat: Sat Feb 8 at 12:30-2pm, Angelina's Pizza. 010
Reposted by Leiran BitonHaley Norris @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social · 29/01/2025I know the education EO is scary to read. But EOs do NOT create law. The way to fight back right now is to not over-comply. If your schools start following this, push back. 111251
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Can we call this #bloodyjanuary? www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...nytimes.comTrump Administration Fires Prosecutors Who Aided Jack Smith Investigations: Live Updates (Gift Article) 010
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 27/01/2025I applaud @massadvocates.bsky.social and second their statement. We are in this together. www.massadvocates.org/news/january...massadvocates.orgOur Statement on Recent Threats to Our Communities — Massachusetts Advocates for ChildrenThe events of the past week have left families and youth across Massachusetts and the United States reeling. This is by design. There have been real actions and blatant threats made on the federal lev... 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 20/01/2025What: Policy-focused office hours (delicious, light snacks provided) When: Sunday, January 26 from 1-2pm Where: Basma Cafe, 198 Holland St Go to leiran4somerville.com/links to access the policies. 011
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 11/01/2025It’s not chump change either. A little sunshine would have been nice, because, as you said, it’s cold out there. 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Proud to be serving alongside @judypneufeld.bsky.social to represent Ward 7. Judy and I meet regularly and share information about schools/city government, & how best to respond to constituents. I am so humbled by her leadership and I am SO EXCITED that she is now President of the City Council. 020
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 30/11/2024It’s got early Twitter vibes. Awaiting billionaire takeover and evisceration but it’s fun for now. 020
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 16/11/2024SPS has a vacancy for Chief Financial Officer. Know someone who might be a good fit? Please pass this listing along! somerville.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob...somerville.tedk12.comSomerville School District - 24-25 Chief Financial OfficerJOB GOAL: The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing and administering the financial and business affairs of the Somerville Public Schools in such a way as to maintain the integrity of Di... 000
Leiran Biton @leiran.bsky.social · 16/11/2024This little note recently snuck its way onto the Somerville School Committee website: Note: If you would like to email the full School Committee at once, you can email SchoolCommittee@k12.somerville.ma.us. 000
