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I guess this newsletter is partly about advising people on how to spend their money, which is not something I particularly love doing…but I will direct your attention to the war going on in Ukraine. Being from Ukraine, lots of people have asked me for context on what’s happening, but I don’t live there and don’t feel like an authority. Still what seems clear to me: Ukraine is the target of an aggressive invasion by the army of a madman who places no value on human life. The Ukrainian forces, including many civilians, are putting up an incredible fight from a defensive position. The country faces a terrible loss of life and infrastructure. The defenders will need as much support as they can get and civilians welcome all humanitarian aid. Here’s a good guide with vetted orgs, if you can help 💙THANK YOU💛 I hope with all my might this horror is over soon and that Ukrainians have peace for many generations.
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During any sociopolitical crisis knowing what to do and how to help can feel confusing and horrible-- but never fear! I have a direct line for anyone interested in donating money to the cause. My dear friend is trying to raise $1200 to help HER dear friend cross the border from Gaza to Egypt. There are a ton of fees for crossing and he also needs money to try and get a European visa (his other option is taking a raft across the Mediterranean which is extremely dangerous and difficult). My friend's venmo is @lexog and I can big time vouch for the legitimacy of this cause! She's sending the money directly to her buddy in Gaza. Helping individuals not only get to safety but rebuild their lives in the wake of all this shit is a noble effort <3 <3
Dec 5, 2023
we have lost 20+ family members in several strikes (number isn’t confirmed bc we’re praying some somehow are alive under the rubble) and trying to save two rn
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Mar 19, 2024
I’m sharing this on behalf of my friend Mohammed, who’s living through an incredibly hard time in Gaza. He and his wife are expecting their first baby, but they’re struggling just to get food each day. They’ve lost family members in the bombings, and right now they’re living in a tent with no steady income and barely anything to eat. He’s just trying to keep his pregnant wife and their unborn child safe and fed. If you’re able to donate even a little, it could make a huge difference for them.
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When I gave the subletter the rundown, I made sure to mention all of the great Bangladeshi food here in Little Bangladesh. Besides 20 pound bags of Basmati rice and jars of mixed pickle, most of the grocery stores also have prepared food and dine-in areas which pleasantly recall the cafeterias of yesteryear. The food is delicious and the energy is perfect. My go-to is Aladin, but I’ll occasionally grab a breakfast special at Bangla Bazar if I need to have a meeting in the morning.
Mar 10, 2022
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Before this crisis, we had another one: the global pandemic. If you recall, everything shut down pretty much everywhere…which gave a few film lovers the chance to become film programmers. Using under-the-radar streaming services (like Twitch, but dodgier), several collectives started running daily movie streams. It was a refreshing alternative to going on Netflix/Hulu/Criteria and weighing the options for an hour. Instead of having to pick a movie, you just go to the URL and feast your eyes on the stream. The one I was most obsessed with was Cinephobe, but Cathode Cinema, Moviepassed and SpectacleNYC all gave me much-needed joy, as depression, despair and death colonized human consciousness. A few major discoveries were Golden Mouth, Brimstone and Treacle, Play Dirty and Scalpel. These programmers earn my gratitude and admiration. I think Cathode is the only one still going strong and I highly recommend you check it out.
Mar 10, 2022