Daniel Rubinstein🇺🇦

📍 Sacramento 🏛 Governor’s Innovation Fellow & a Chief of Staff, CA Civil Service 🏫 Mayor’s Appointee - Active Transportation Commission 🎓 Political Science

[Daniel Rubinstein🇺🇦 @daniel_rubinst]

The Sac Bee published my op-ed: https://t.co/DGrK4k1xTq

[Senator Scott Wiener @Scott_Wiener]

Senator Wiener’s Statement on Physical Intimidation and Harassment of Political Leaders

SAN FRANCISCO – In two separate incidents this week, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) was harassed, threatened, and physically intimidated while attending public events to engage with the San Francisco community. Both incidents were sparked by people who had previously targeted Senator Wiener with aggressive behavior in the past. Senator Wiener issued the following statement on the incidents:

”Last night I attended the trans march, as I’ve done each year for the past 22 years since the first march in 2004. I attend each year in solidarity with our trans siblings, who are facing existential threats from right wing extremists, including the President. It has been a deep honor to partner for many years with trans people to advance legislation and budget requests to support the community.

”As I walked through Dolores Park to participate in a trans-led Pride Shabbat service in connection with the trans march, a group of people began screaming at me, ran up to me, surrounded me, and began harassing me, both verbally and physically, including physical contact. They made statements about my ‘Israeli handlers,’ among many other inaccurate, extreme, and vile statements. They were so physically and verbally aggressive that it was impossible for me to safely remain in the park. As a result, I left the park and, for the very first time, did not participate in the trans march.

“This follows an incident Wednesday night at a bar in the Mission where I’d gone to watch a World Cup game. During the game, a man accosted me in a corner of the bar, effectively cornering me and the young women staffers who were with me. He screamed abuse at me and our staff before being ejected by the bar’s employees. After being ejected, the man remained outside the bar, shouting my name and pounding on the side of the bar near where I was sitting for several minutes. The same individual, in December 2023, stalked me on a plane and in an airport, shouting at me about my ‘tainted bloodline.’

”I have no objection whatsoever to anyone disagreeing with me, opposing me, or protesting me. All of that is core to democracy. I also have no issue when people talk to me on the street and ask questions or express opposition. That’s democracy, even when the people engaging in this conduct misrepresent my views.

“But when opposition and disagreement transition to harassment, including cornering me, touching me, or trying to physically bully me out of a public event, that crosses a line.  We’re living in a time when violence is all too often threatened or used against people in public life. In San Francisco, we’re better than that.”

[Eytan Wallace @EytanWallace]

California Gov. @GavinNewsom today released a four-page proposal calling for a national billionaires’ tax. He’s also proposing a national “AI public equity fund.”

Newsom remains opposed to the statewide billionaire tax measure set to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Congress overwhelmingly passed the most significant piece of housing legislation in 36 years, in a rare bipartisan feat. https://t.co/QlpFGkJH9V

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Thrilled to announce an agreement with both the Assembly and Senate to put a historic $11.25B affordable housing bond before California voters this November.

This measure will accelerate affordable home construction and give more families a real shot at the California Dream.

[Defense of Ukraine @DefenceU]

TrophyLab is now live.
MoD has launched a unified state platform for the analysis of captured Russian weapons and military equipment.
The portal connects defense manufacturers, scientists, engineers, laboratories, and partner nations, providing verified users with round-the-clock access to technical documentation, blueprints, and research on enemy systems.
The launch of the TrophyLab platform is another significant contribution by Ukraine to international defense cooperation with partner countries.
From now on, the entire civilized world will have access to the secrets of Russian weapons and military equipment, helping to stop the enemy and achieve victory in the war.
🔗 https://t.co/5b4beuU7Ue

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

California Politics 360 this SUNDAY:

•@SenAdamSchiff on Iran and U.S. DOJ investigation into the Newsoms

•High-Speed Rail CEO Ian Choudri on transparency and project overall

•@AnicaWalls + SEIU 1000 on Gov. Newsom’s return to office order

•@CalTax on new tax hikes

[Ashley Zavala @ZavalaA]

A part of California’s budget this upcoming year will likely increase the cost of living in this state.

Two new taxes are expected to hit many, and appear to be pretty much a done deal:

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one.

He isn't coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.

He hates that I consistently call him out. He is simply the most corrupt President in American history.

We have nothing to hide. 

Mr. President, come after me. I am not going anywhere. 

The country is watching.

[Xavier Becerra @XavierBecerra]

We’re going to build faster and smarter across the state to bring the cost of housing down. And for first time homeowners? We’re going to help you buy a house with down payment assistance programs.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Donald Trump repeatedly made a promise to the American people: no new wars.

Now, he's threatening to wipe out an entire civilization.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

TRUMP: “I always like to hang around with losers, actually, because it makes me feel better.”

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

Trump’s Mail Tax has arrived.

He has already taxed the goods you bought — now he wants you to pay more in shipping as well.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

I'm issuing final warnings to 15 cities and counties for breaking state housing law:

Atwater
Avenal
California City
Corcoran
Escalon
Half Moon Bay
Hanford
Kings County
Lemoore
Merced County
Montclair
Oakdale
Patterson
Ridgecrest
Turlock

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

The Democratic Party needs to be ruthless.

[California Office of Data and Innovation @CaliforniaODI]

ODI's Governor’s Innovation Fellows program brings together employees from across the State to tackle challenges, help improve service delivery & redesign how govt meets the needs of all Californians. Learn more from Fellow @daniel_rubinst. https://t.co/TZYYINKCzQ @CAGovOps

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

People do not feel a part of the economy — they’re not seen, they’re not heard, they’re not included. That’s the nihilism — people giving up.

Today’s announcement is part of the antidote to all of that — giving people more tools to take their own action and better control their own finances.

[DUNE @dunemovie]

Experience the epic conclusion. Dune: Part Three only in theaters and IMAX December 18. #DuneMovie #FilmedforIMAX

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.

I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.

It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC.

May God bless America.

[Mayor Matt Mahan @MattMahanSJ]

We need to prove we can make people’s lives better. That’s how we move this state forward, this party forward, and our country forward.

[Philip Bunn @PhilipDBunn]

Marcus Aurelius's Meditations? Augustine's Confessions? These people are idiots. Don't listen to illiterate people. Don't give them your time or your money. Read a book instead.