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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Featured in Bold Journey Magazine! ✨ Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my journey through public service, policy, law, and purpose, and the non-linear path that brought me here. The journey is still unfolding. And I’m just getting started. 🚀 boldjourney.com/meet-darris-...

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Claire vs Wilhelmina 💖🔥🤣😂

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Grateful beyond words to the faculty, staff, mentors, and classmates who helped me reach this milestone. 🎓💚💛 Earning my Master’s in Urban and Public Affairs from USF was a journey of growth, purpose, and service. Thank you to everyone who believed in me along the way. On to the next chapter!

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

When the government uses artificial intelligence (AI) to build a case against you, do you have the right to know? In San Mateo County today, the answer is no. This section of my Capstone thesis examines how AI is being used inside the County's legal system, and who it's accountable to.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🔍 New research from my Capstone: Justice on Autopilot: Comparing Predictive Litigation and Data Justice in Bay Area Municipal Governments San Francisco's legal institutions are using artificial intelligence. But are they governing it? The short answer: not nearly enough.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

When Bay Area cities meet part 8 🤣🕺

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I woke up this morning to some news that genuinely made me pause and reflect: I’ve been invited to join both the Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) Honor Society and the Pi Gamma Mu (PGM) Honor Society.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I am honored to share that I have been accepted into the Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society chapter at the University of San Francisco. Learn more here: www.alphasigmanu.org

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Haight-Ashbury was captured from Haight street in San Francisco, California

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Drove down the crookedest street in San Francisco.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Wrapped up Fall 2025 in the Urban & Public Affairs graduate program at USFCA with A’s in Community-Engaged Research Methods and Housing, Community, & Policy 📚✨ Grateful for rigorous coursework, thoughtful faculty, and a cohort that made the work both challenging and meaningful. Onward.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I’m excited to share some good news — Recently, I was invited to join Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society at the University of San Francisco! It means a lot to be recognized for my academic work and commitment to service. Grateful for the support of my professors and community along the way. 💛

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Proud to wrap up the term with an A in Community-Engaged Research Methods. This course deepened my understanding of participatory, ethical research—especially what it means to design studies with communities rather than about them.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Baking blueberry muffins on a Friday evening in San Francisco. 😋

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨ I’m honored to share that I’ve been awarded a University Ministry Arrupe Immersion Scholarship through the University of San Francisco to participate in the New Mexico Border Immersion Program during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽🌵

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

🌎 Honored to Share Some Exciting News! I’m incredibly humbled and excited to share that I’ve been selected to participate in the University of San Francisco’s New Mexico Border Immersion Program, organized by University Ministry’s Arrupe Immersions during Spring Break 2026. 🇲🇽✨

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Today’s my birthday, and as I reflect on another year, I’m also thinking about the privilege—and responsibility—we share as citizens. In the Bay Area especially, our voices, our votes, and our engagement can shape not just policy, but the future of our communities.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Making chicken and sausage gumbo!!!

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

More than 500 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of USF, including U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco’s city leaders, gathered in St. Ignatius Church on Oct. 18 to celebrate the inauguration of Salvador D. Aceves ’83, EdD ’95. www.usfca.edu/news/usf-ina...

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed the Active*Consent eLearning Module on “Sexual Violence and Harassment: How to Support Yourself and Your Peers,” through ConsentHub.ie.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Rain or shine, our Street Maintenance crew shows up. Last week, despite wet weather, the team pressed forward with sidewalk replacement along Garin Ranch Parkway in Brentwood, California

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Supervisor Canepa & his staff (including me) had an incredible Hike for Loneliness of community & connection while highlighting the connection between health & nature, the benefits of physical activity, & the great outdoors for mental health @johnbauters.bsky.social #NatureHeals #SanMateoCounty

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Wendy Williams would be thriving right now on Hot Topics. Where is she!? In the moments we need her the most…

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Introducing the newest member of the 2025-2026 REPS (Resources, Education, Prevention, & Support) Advisory Board to eradicate sexual violence at USFCA!!!

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Some gay men overwork not because they’re ambitious, but because rest feels unsafe. Productivity becomes proof of worth. Stillness feels like failure. But burning out isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a signal your body has been surviving, not living.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Me in the 1990s hip-hop era 🕶️🎤 Rockin’ the tracksuit, chain, and peace sign like it’s straight outta a throwback mixtape. #90sVibes #HipHopEra #ThrowbackEnergy

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🎓 My Capstone project "Justice on Autopilot: Comparing Predictive Litigation & Data Justice in Bay Area Municipal Governments" examines how predictive analytics are being integrated into city and county legal offices in four Bay Area regions.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

My Housing, Community, & Policy class heard from the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition insights on advocacy for San Francisco tenants. They also highlighted how property rights must remain a cornerstone of our country’s legal and social framework. 🏠🏙 #HousingJustice #TenantRights #USFCAUPA

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

And if that album does ever happen, track 5 better be called “Travesty”!🤣

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Today, I submitted my application for graduation from the University of San Francisco in May of 2026. I will be receiving my Master of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

BREAKING: Has Mayor Daniel Lurie’s eagerness to partner with powerful corporate players landed him in legal trouble? Another Planet Entertainment (APE) was one of the many contributors to Mayor Lurie’s lavish inauguration. www.phoenixprojectnow.com

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

A heated debate unfolded in Contra Costa County Tuesday as immigration advocates demanded the sheriff stop cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

lol they took the bait

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Baked spaghetti. Happy Sunday Funday!

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Fridays are the portal to a well-deserved weekend—a moment to step away from the hustle and reconnect with what lights you up. Whether it’s adventure, quiet moments, or just giving yourself permission to breathe, Fridays remind us that balance is key. Happy weekending 🫶🏼

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

I received an A in my Fundraising & Budgeting course for political campaigns here at USFCA, which sharpened my skills in campaign finance strategy, donor outreach, and building sustainable fundraising infrastructures--tools that are critical for driving electoral success and civic engagement.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 12/07/2025

oh, we have some straightforward gutter racism. “the blacks and the browns are the reason white people can’t get ahead” www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Welcome to South San Francisco, the birthplace of biotechnology. Home of Genentech, Amgen, and Exelixis.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

📣 Summer 2025 Win! I’m proud to share that I earned an A in my Fundraising and Budgeting course for political campaigns at the @usfca-pr.bsky.social University of San Francisco, as part of my graduate studies in Urban and Public Affairs! 🏛️📊

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Your fave's fave @actually.roiskinda.cool · 21/06/2025

Black boys are socialized to be so many things other than children in the US. We gotta be strong, street smart, easy to manage, non-threatening to bigots, etc before most of us know who we are as people. From this aspect, I understand why so many brothers are angry today.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Hundreds of people are gathering at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, California, today for "No Kings Day" as they are protesting against President Donald Trump.

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I am thrilled to share an exciting update from my journey in the Master of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs program at the University of San Francisco! 🌟

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

University Street in downtown Palo Alto, California

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Darris Thomas @thomasdarris2015.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

I love my people 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This is an actual graduation that happened two weeks ago at Madison Preparatory Academy in Bation Rouge, Louisiana. #blackandhooded

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