ckoppelman
@ckoppelman.bsky.social
Computer programmer, progressive, Jew, mediocre ukulelist. Adams Morgan, DC.
I like transit and urbanism, but not like *that*. Also like public education and public spaces.
Views are my own. Tables are the DBA's.
Two spaces after periods.
I like transit and urbanism, but not like *that*. Also like public education and public spaces.
Views are my own. Tables are the DBA's.
Two spaces after periods.
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This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever
October 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever
WTF! "'Punctuation marks in Hebrew,' [Hazrat] explains, 'are relics of a brutal colonial system that is far from over.' Adding punctuation turned Hebrew into a spoken language, 'paving the way for an artificial sense of unity among Jewish people from around the globe, encouraging them to move to...
A new book makes the case that “the history of punctuation is the history of humanity.” Is that going too far? www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
The Curious Power of Punctuation
Commas, dashes, semicolons, and spaces have shaped how we read for centuries. What happens when machines start crafting the sentences?
www.newyorker.com
October 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
WTF! "'Punctuation marks in Hebrew,' [Hazrat] explains, 'are relics of a brutal colonial system that is far from over.' Adding punctuation turned Hebrew into a spoken language, 'paving the way for an artificial sense of unity among Jewish people from around the globe, encouraging them to move to...
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I wrote my senator, Angela Alsobrooks, demanding she oppose KOSA. She wrote back in a condescending form letter that she's one of the bill's sponsors.
If you run to the left of her in a primary please let me know.
If you run to the left of her in a primary please let me know.
To learn more about why the Senate's version of this bill is fascist, despite bipartisan support, please check out this essay from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
The Kids Online Safety Act Will Make the Internet Worse for Everyone
Lawmakers who support KOSA today are choosing to trust the current administration, and future administrations, to define what youth—and to some degree, all of us—should be allowed to read online. KOSA...
www.eff.org
September 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I wrote my senator, Angela Alsobrooks, demanding she oppose KOSA. She wrote back in a condescending form letter that she's one of the bill's sponsors.
If you run to the left of her in a primary please let me know.
If you run to the left of her in a primary please let me know.
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Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day.
Give a man two fish, he'll eat for two days
Give a man two fish, he'll eat for two days
Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a day
Teach a man to transform permanently into a fish, you'll probably never hear from him again
Teach a man to transform permanently into a fish, you'll probably never hear from him again
September 29, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day.
Give a man two fish, he'll eat for two days
Give a man two fish, he'll eat for two days
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"Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a night. Set a man on fire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
---Sir Terry Pratchett
---Sir Terry Pratchett
September 29, 2026 at 1:36 AM
"Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a night. Set a man on fire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
---Sir Terry Pratchett
---Sir Terry Pratchett
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Every woman you know
📢EVERY
📢WOMAN
📢YOU
📢KNOW
has a story of sexual harassment &/or assault; most of us have more than one.
I've been
-grabbed & street harassed x infinity
-dehumanized, grabbed, & harassed by men I thought I cld trust
-stalked/followed at night
-threatened (online & IRL) w/ rape
📢EVERY
📢WOMAN
📢YOU
📢KNOW
has a story of sexual harassment &/or assault; most of us have more than one.
I've been
-grabbed & street harassed x infinity
-dehumanized, grabbed, & harassed by men I thought I cld trust
-stalked/followed at night
-threatened (online & IRL) w/ rape
September 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Every woman you know
📢EVERY
📢WOMAN
📢YOU
📢KNOW
has a story of sexual harassment &/or assault; most of us have more than one.
I've been
-grabbed & street harassed x infinity
-dehumanized, grabbed, & harassed by men I thought I cld trust
-stalked/followed at night
-threatened (online & IRL) w/ rape
📢EVERY
📢WOMAN
📢YOU
📢KNOW
has a story of sexual harassment &/or assault; most of us have more than one.
I've been
-grabbed & street harassed x infinity
-dehumanized, grabbed, & harassed by men I thought I cld trust
-stalked/followed at night
-threatened (online & IRL) w/ rape
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What an inspirational message!
The Republican Party, folks.
The Republican Party, folks.
September 23, 2026 at 3:39 AM
What an inspirational message!
The Republican Party, folks.
The Republican Party, folks.
I thought Duolingo was too gamified when I started this summer but ugh! The current setup seriously makes learning harder. Way too much tapping and the lessons are tiny. It went from a nice supplement to mostly a distraction
September 22, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I thought Duolingo was too gamified when I started this summer but ugh! The current setup seriously makes learning harder. Way too much tapping and the lessons are tiny. It went from a nice supplement to mostly a distraction
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As we approach Yom Kippur, a day of reconnection, introspection and repair, I wish all who observe a meaningful fast. Gemar ḥatima tovah—may everyone in all of DC's Jewish communities and everyone in every Ward be sealed for a year of peace and thriving.
September 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
As we approach Yom Kippur, a day of reconnection, introspection and repair, I wish all who observe a meaningful fast. Gemar ḥatima tovah—may everyone in all of DC's Jewish communities and everyone in every Ward be sealed for a year of peace and thriving.
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I mean, the defense of the Kennedy Center is heartwarming and all, but my neighborhood is on day 3 of National Guard patrols and it’s already forgotten. This is how fascism takes hold
September 20, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I mean, the defense of the Kennedy Center is heartwarming and all, but my neighborhood is on day 3 of National Guard patrols and it’s already forgotten. This is how fascism takes hold
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Absolutely enraging for local journalists to hold tight to their "neutral" stance when it comes to the armed federal occupation of DC. This isn't about "fighting crime", it's an overt expression of racism, xenophobia, and power. We aren't "critics", we're community members who believe in a #FreeDC.
Federal agents and the National Guard – assisted by a U.S. Park Police helicopter – flooded into Park View this morning, scaring parents of kids at Bruce-Monroe Elementary School. Federal officials say it's to help fight crime; critics say it's overkill: www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-fed...
Neighbors Upset Over Federal Agents’ Presence at D.C. School
Agents and National Guard troops handed out fliers outside a Northwest elementary school, as a helicopter hovered overhead.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Absolutely enraging for local journalists to hold tight to their "neutral" stance when it comes to the armed federal occupation of DC. This isn't about "fighting crime", it's an overt expression of racism, xenophobia, and power. We aren't "critics", we're community members who believe in a #FreeDC.
Breaking: Jem and the Holograms will not be opening for Ed Sheeran.
Josie and the Pussycats could not be reached for comment.
Josie and the Pussycats could not be reached for comment.
September 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Breaking: Jem and the Holograms will not be opening for Ed Sheeran.
Josie and the Pussycats could not be reached for comment.
Josie and the Pussycats could not be reached for comment.
This summer, there were two highly-charged discussions in communities I'm in.
One was about Israel.
One was about condo decor.
One was about Israel.
One was about condo decor.
September 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This summer, there were two highly-charged discussions in communities I'm in.
One was about Israel.
One was about condo decor.
One was about Israel.
One was about condo decor.
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Kanye West is touring with Heil Hitler.
While Macklemore is banned for saying "Free Palestine."
They couldn't care less about antisemitism, it's all about protecting Israel.
While Macklemore is banned for saying "Free Palestine."
They couldn't care less about antisemitism, it's all about protecting Israel.
September 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Kanye West is touring with Heil Hitler.
While Macklemore is banned for saying "Free Palestine."
They couldn't care less about antisemitism, it's all about protecting Israel.
While Macklemore is banned for saying "Free Palestine."
They couldn't care less about antisemitism, it's all about protecting Israel.
I wanted background on the koan, "Does a dog have Buddha-nature?"
DuckDuckGo AI says "Yes, a dog has Buddha nature."
AI cannot say, "mu"
DuckDuckGo AI says "Yes, a dog has Buddha nature."
AI cannot say, "mu"
September 11, 2026 at 5:27 PM
I wanted background on the koan, "Does a dog have Buddha-nature?"
DuckDuckGo AI says "Yes, a dog has Buddha nature."
AI cannot say, "mu"
DuckDuckGo AI says "Yes, a dog has Buddha nature."
AI cannot say, "mu"
This is incredible. Very much reminds me of Herschel and the Hanukah Goblins by Eric Kimmel
Turns out, you can do anything you put your mind to! Wishlist now! Game launches October 1st, $2.99 USD on steam! Support a jewish trans creator and spread the word around! Can't wait for people to try it out. :)
store.steampowered.com/app/4363700/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4363700/...
September 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM
This is incredible. Very much reminds me of Herschel and the Hanukah Goblins by Eric Kimmel
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nonpresidential tenner
September 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
nonpresidential tenner
I feel like Silo the TV show is going further and further from the books. Both are worth experiencing, and I guess I'm glad I didn't read any spoilers.
September 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I feel like Silo the TV show is going further and further from the books. Both are worth experiencing, and I guess I'm glad I didn't read any spoilers.
Just searched DuckDuckGo:
Q: Does a dog have Buddha nature.
AI summary: **Yes, a dog has Buddha nature.**
Not zen, dude.
Q: Does a dog have Buddha nature.
AI summary: **Yes, a dog has Buddha nature.**
Not zen, dude.
September 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Just searched DuckDuckGo:
Q: Does a dog have Buddha nature.
AI summary: **Yes, a dog has Buddha nature.**
Not zen, dude.
Q: Does a dog have Buddha nature.
AI summary: **Yes, a dog has Buddha nature.**
Not zen, dude.
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This story is buried on NYT site. And they write "questionable and provocative" claims
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
September 8, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This story is buried on NYT site. And they write "questionable and provocative" claims
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
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Miliband says issue is with the Israeli government, not Israeli people, and that holding British Jews responsible for the actions of the Israeli state is antisemitism
September 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Miliband says issue is with the Israeli government, not Israeli people, and that holding British Jews responsible for the actions of the Israeli state is antisemitism
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and this is especially true again for antizionist Jews. Telling antizionist Jews that its fishy or hypocritical for them to care about how their identity is used to justify atrocity is itself antisemitic, imo.
September 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM
and this is especially true again for antizionist Jews. Telling antizionist Jews that its fishy or hypocritical for them to care about how their identity is used to justify atrocity is itself antisemitic, imo.
Kid: Shakespeare should have written a murder mystery
Me: Yup - Hamlet
K: Fantasy?
M: Macbeth...?
K: Comedy?
M: yes.
K: Action?
M: yes
K: science fiction?
M: ok you win.
Me: Yup - Hamlet
K: Fantasy?
M: Macbeth...?
K: Comedy?
M: yes.
K: Action?
M: yes
K: science fiction?
M: ok you win.
September 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Kid: Shakespeare should have written a murder mystery
Me: Yup - Hamlet
K: Fantasy?
M: Macbeth...?
K: Comedy?
M: yes.
K: Action?
M: yes
K: science fiction?
M: ok you win.
Me: Yup - Hamlet
K: Fantasy?
M: Macbeth...?
K: Comedy?
M: yes.
K: Action?
M: yes
K: science fiction?
M: ok you win.
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I’m proud to announce our People’s Survey.
If you aren’t able to make it to a listening session in your ward, take the survey: janeesefordc.com/survey
Hearing from residents in all 8 wards is how we build a people’s government. So I want to hear from YOU.
If you aren’t able to make it to a listening session in your ward, take the survey: janeesefordc.com/survey
Hearing from residents in all 8 wards is how we build a people’s government. So I want to hear from YOU.
September 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I’m proud to announce our People’s Survey.
If you aren’t able to make it to a listening session in your ward, take the survey: janeesefordc.com/survey
Hearing from residents in all 8 wards is how we build a people’s government. So I want to hear from YOU.
If you aren’t able to make it to a listening session in your ward, take the survey: janeesefordc.com/survey
Hearing from residents in all 8 wards is how we build a people’s government. So I want to hear from YOU.