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(((Soli Alpert🌹)))

@solialpert.bsky.social
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Berkeley Rent Board Chair. Coordinating Committee, Wellstone Dems. Delegate to CADSA. Member Rep, CA Working Families Party. Frmr SEIU 1021 Steward. he/him

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Kansas has 4 former, living GOP governors. Two have now endorsed Adam Hamilton, the Dem, for Senate. Mike Hayden just penned this oped in the Kansas City Star this morning; Adam Graves had done the same last month.
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 26/09/2026
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The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing.
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
reporters werent “barred” from recording, the powerful people they are covering asked them not to record and they immediately complied and hid whats happening from their audience
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 11/09/2026
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating today and this weekend!
Happy Rosh Hashanah   Drawing of honeycomb housing with apples in some of the hexagons.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! To every miner and teacher and bus driver and administrator and nurse and pilot and crossing guard and cashier and cleaner and mechanic. And to every person, usually woman, who does the invisible work of cleaning and childcare and health aide in the home.
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East Bay DSA @eastbaydsa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Is it a party? Is it a fundraiser for Socialist candidates in the Bay Area? It's both!!! www.eastbaydsa.org/events/5518/...
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🌹 Socialists for an Affordable Bay Area: Fundraiser and Social: Aug 23, 2026
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 15/08/2026
I know you're not allowed to say this during the current debate, but the reason the left dominates academics, art, comedy, and music is that the right has stupid, discredited ideas, they're not funny, and dull resentment does not make for good art. No grand conspiracy required.
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Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 24/07/2026
Here’s the thing - if you’re the kind of person who believes that Mao killed 50 million people and Stalin killed 35 million, then you have to apply the same accounting to Musk. That’s the only way to be consistent.
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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Great piece on the largely imaginary shoplifting surge: I do think one thing the piece misses is that a bunch of major police departments started years-long work slowdowns in 2020 where they refused to do their jobs (often falsely claiming their hands were tied by woke prosecutors)
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We used to be able to buy things in this country
Locking up toothpaste was a warning sign that our executive class was crazy
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onion person @junlper.beer · 25/07/2026
its really ramped up in the last week with a lot of influencers parroting the same “she’s growing on me!” language, its been very blatant but probably impacting the election for those less tuned in
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A dark money campaign is offering influencers $1,500 per post to attack Abdul El-Sayed and support Haley Stevens. Same exact dollar figure that was paid to attack @katmabu.bsky.social (Nobody ever found out who was paying for that campaign.) Gross, lazy and above all cynical shit.
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Secret paid influencer campaign backing Stevens floods Michigan Senate race
Rep. Haley Stevens and the Senate Democratic PAC said they were not involved in the effort to pay for user-generated content endorsing her.
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William B. Fuckley @opinionhaver.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Mitch McConnell being absent and safe-R seat being empty is a GOOD thing I feel like I’m losing my mind here with people furious at Andy Beshear
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 24/07/2026
i am very certain that ditching gas is why my oldest didn't develop asthma after being pretty clearly pre-asthmatic
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Insane new research. Scientists gave asthma patients free electric stoves to replace their gas stoves, then checked to see if symptoms improved. Not only did symptoms improve, ditching gas was *better than medicine.* Details in today's newsletter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/electric-s...
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Researchers used electric stoves to treat asthma. It worked.
The latest evidence that gas is bad for your health.
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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive. 42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Ayman Odeh is a brave champion for shared safety for Palestinians and Israelis. He works ferociously for the rights of the Palestinians and an end to the occupation – while also making clear that the only path forward is mutual recognition and self-determination for both peoples. (1/2)
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Haaretz exclusive • Brad Lander hosts Ayman Odeh to discuss a shared Israeli-Palestinian future
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander and Ayman Odeh, the outgoing leader of the Arab-Jewish Hadash party, speak with Haaretz at Lander's Brooklyn home about the future of U.S.-Israel relatio...
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 11/07/2026
Berkeley’s adoptable dog of the day: Twinzito He's the kind of dog who thinks every dog is a best friend. At just 1.5 years old, he's playful, affectionate, and ready for a forever family. Interested? Email animalservices@berkeleyca.gov with "Adoption Inquiry" in the subject line. #adoptdontshop
Black dog with a white chest lounges on an outdoor cushioned bench in the sun, looking toward the camera.Black dog with a white chest and blue collar pants happily outdoors while looking up at the camera.Black dog with a white chin smiles from a car seat with its tongue out, looking directly at the camera.
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Daniel A. Horwitz @danielahorwitz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Speaking as just one guy who sues the government a lot: This basically does not happen. It is a transparent effort to shut down further inquiry by conceding relief. What they are seeking to cover up must be unspeakably bad.
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 09/06/2026
⚠️ After evaluating damage from a fire on June 6, City staff determined to temporarily close the Berkeley Animal Shelter. The closure is expected to last at least three weeks to remediate smoke damage and repair the sprinkler system but could last months. We'll try to reopen ASAP. 1/4
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 07/06/2026
A lot of Green Business upgrades are surprisingly simple. Less waste. Lower utility bills. Free support.
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Get help to become a certified green business | City of Berkeley
Contact the City for free support to reduce waste, save energy and water, and become a certified Green Business. Local business owners can get free consultation to reduce waste, lower energy and water use, and meet environmental standards.With support from the Alameda County Green Business Program, the City of Berkeley provides free consultations, audits of organizations’ trash and recycling practices, and step-by-step guidance to help businesses complete certification. Staff help businesses understand requirements, make changes, and access rebates and utility programs.
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Just turned in my and my roommates ballots! Get out there and vote!
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 29/05/2026
Here is Tom Steyer personally supporting high school trans athlete AB Hernandez. I don't think I've ever seen a candidate as brave as Tom Steyer in his explicit support for trans folks. It says a lot that it took a self funded billionaire not dependent on donors to do it.
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Libertarian propaganda trash.
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Who was the Texas judge who granted the enforcement order?
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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
"the voters will have their say in the election" is an uninspiring and demoralizing response to a court overturning the result of an election
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This story is WILD. Juan Orlando Hernandez, the Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump for narcotrafficking, seemingly caught on tape in dozens of conversations (if true), discussing plans with GOP and other figures to attack left-wing governments, and saying Israel paid for his pardon from Trump.
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‘Hondurasgate,’ the alleged US and Israeli interference plot to destabilize Mexico and other progressive governments
A leaked audio recording points to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, Javier Milei, and Donald Trump as attempting to create a platform to spread fake news about the administrations of ...
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 04/05/2026
Randy Villegas is the only candidate in CA-22 who is committed to not taking a dime from corporate PACs and is fighting to put working people first. His close community ties in the district are why @villegas4congress.bsky.social is the bold challenger that his future constituents need in Congress.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 29/04/2026
Man, I read more and more posts on social media sites about how the Dems need to reform the court, impeach people, hold people accountable, completely rebuild institutions, implement universal healthcare, etc. etc. ... and then I look around at the actual elected leaders of the party ...
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
www.reddit.com/r/oakland/s/... This will be Berkeley soon if our Council ignores the public and brings these ICE cameras to Berkeley.
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From the oakland community on Reddit: Who is paint bombing Oakland’s Flock cameras?
Explore this post and more from the oakland community
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/04/2026
Today marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As we honor the 1.5 million Armenians murdered by the Ottoman Empire across modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Armenia, we must refuse to let history repeat itself.
In 2020, the military forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey attacked the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. In 2023, Azerbaijan expelled over 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, continuing the genocidal campaign that had begun over 100 years prior.
On this day of remembrance, we reaffirm the right of the Armenian people - and all people — to freedom, safety, and self-determination.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 24/04/2026
Berkeley landlords, have you paid your annual registration fees yet? You might be surprised at these four consequences of not paying on time—make sure your rental units are properly registered by July 2 to be compliant with the Rent Ordinance! #BerkeleyCA #Landlords #LandlordTips
Blue background with text: 4 surprising consequences of not properly registering your rental units.Blue background with text: First, what does “properly registered” mean? It includes filing required registration forms and paying annual registration fees. Missing either can mean your unit isn’t properly registered.Blue background with text: consequences of not properly registering your rental units: You may not be able to evict tenants, You may not be able to increase the rent on fully covered unit, You may owe late penalties, Tenants may petition to withhold rent.Blue background with Berkeley Rent Board logo and text: Stay Compliant This Rental Property Fee Season! Make sure your unit is: registered, fees paid, information up to date.
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 20/04/2026
Your teen may act all grown up, but they still need key vaccines to stay safe. Schedule a check-up to make sure they're up to date on their shots. No insurance? Get free vaccines at our City clinic: (510) 981-5350. Learn more:
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Vaccines for healthy pre-teens and teens | City of Berkeley
Adolescents ages 9-18 are due for key vaccines. Uninsured youth can get free vaccines from the City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic. Parents of uninsured adolescents can come to the City of Berkeley immunization clinic to check their child’s vaccination status and, if needed, catch up on their missing shots.Staying up to date on vaccines is important for families at a variety of ages. Adolescence is an important time to check vaccine status as kids age 9 to 18 can get proven protections to help protect against of a variety of diseases.
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Seen on Berkeley streets
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Stick bug!
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This is an absolute scandal; the United States government is deliberately consolidating all deportation cases of an ethnic minority that the President has called "garbage" in front of a handpicked group of judges and with dramatically accelerated timeline. A lawsuit was filed yesterday against it.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
HOLY SHIT. A dark money group, hidden behind a bunch of shell companies, is paying influencers thousands of dollars PER POST to attack @katmabu.bsky.social on social media a month before her election. Thank you to the people who declined the money and went forward with this. So who's behind this?
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Dark money group offers influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate
Progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh told MS NOW the secretive campaign is “filled with false and defamatory claims.”
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 11/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE | Transgender Chili’s manager fired because ‘personal values and lifestyle did not align’ with chain’s, lawsuit says
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Transgender Chili’s manager fired over ‘personal values and lifestyle,’ lawsuit says
Exclusive: Hudson Webber claims a store manager said another employee at a different location was being terminated ‘for the same reasons’
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Nathan Goldwag @goldwagnathan.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Cosmically, there is something very darkly funny about spending an entire decade of American politics obsessed with repudiating the mistakes of the Iraq War, and then immediately doing it again at the first opportunity, but with even less justification, planning, strategy, or foresight.
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 08/03/2026
You can host a block party on your own street in Berkeley. Neighbors can apply to close the street for a weekend event with a simple permit and a $15 fee.
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Host your event at a Berkeley park or facility | City of Berkeley
From birthdays to weddings, block parties to sports teams—reserve Berkeley parks, courts, and facilities for your next event. Throw a birthday party at James Kenney Park’s pickleball courts. Host a neighborhood potluck with a bounce house at San Pablo Park. Say your vows in the Rose Garden.By working with City staff, you can book various City facilities or temporarily use a variety of public spaces for your events – both big and small.Reserve courts, picnic areas, or sports fields. Close down streets for a party. Rent a community center – or even our camps in the Sierras. Use a City venue for your family reunion, wedding, meeting, or youth sports camp.
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Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Newly released footage shows an ICE agent killing Rubin Ray Martinez, 23, in his car in Texas. "He was shot at point-blank range through his side window by an ICE agent who was in no danger." www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Ruben Ray Martinez: Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop
The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
It is so damning of US news media that so many outlets refuse to just straight up say that Senator Tim Sheehy assaulted an activist. He did not "help" Capitol police. They did not need his help. He wanted to assault the guy and did. He should resign.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
BREAKING: James Talarico wins the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. Talarico ran on fighting corruption in DC, and winning back power for working people. In an era of vast inequality Talarico told voters that “billionaires are waging class warfare against the rest of us.”
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
If there are democratic elections in November, Democrats will retake the House. Jeffries CANNOT be speaker.
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Horatio Pornviewer @stuntbirdarmy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Were they looking at poll numbers for a different guy? Because the guy speaking at the SOTU is really unpopular, to the point where clapping politely could lose you votes
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(((Soli Alpert🌹))) @solialpert.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Culturally normal is eating at Michelin star restaurants, owning a winery, and fucking your campaign managers wife.
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