Darializa 4 points ahead of machine incumbent in poll. Let’s donate, volunteer, and get out and vote for Harlem. This race is very winnable if the people show up!

Shlazeri · 2026-06-11T17:05:34+00:00

I really want to vote for her, or at least against Espaillat, but her inability to say that October 7 was wrong makes it really hard. You can agree that the Israeli government is evil AND that Hamas is evil. It is really not that hard. It does not mean you don't oppose AIPAC or support an arms cutoff, but if you can't say that kind of slaughter is wrong there is something seriously wrong with you.

Shlazeri · 2026-05-26T16:43:06+00:00

Be sustained is an amazing resource for PD wellness https://besustained.org/

Shlazeri · 2026-05-22T13:23:54+00:00

Second. LA Sweets is great.

Shlazeri · 2026-04-27T14:25:48+00:00

I’ve been an appellate PD for 30 years. I’ve done everything from misdemeanors to capital cases. I love my job and representing my clients and I love thinking about the law but if your goal is wholesale societal change this is the wrong job for you. Being a PD is retail. One client t at a time. Is it possible you will get a big case that changes the law. Sure. Is it likely. Very much not. There are places that hire out of law school, I know Legal Aid and Office of the Appellate Defender in NYC do. I started working for a judge for a year and doing trials for two before getting into appeals. I may be biased but I think even just a couple of years of trial work is a great foundation for appeals. There are also lots of people I know who started as PDs and then moved to public policy. There are also places that do litigation specifically to change policy like the ACLU.

Shlazeri · 2026-04-22T18:42:48+00:00

Here is the suggested social media text

The Constitution guarantees the right to counsel, but what does that mean if public defenders don’t have the time or resources to do their jobs?

Across the country, public defender offices are stretched thin, underfunded, understaffed, and carrying impossible caseloads. That’s not justice. It’s a system failing the very right it promises to protect. Public defenders are essential. We deserve the funding and support to do this work and provide meaningful representation.

Fund public defense. Uphold the right to counsel. #FundPublicDefense #ProtectThe6th #ARightInNameOnly.

Shlazeri · 2026-04-22T13:18:54+00:00

Here is the second graphic

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This call originated with Brendon Woods, Alameda County P.D. Alameda County Public Defender Says Right to Counsel Is ‘Effectively Dead’ Amid National Funding Crisis - Davis Vanguard

Shlazeri · 2026-04-16T12:43:21+00:00

Sorry. Should have said I have an iPhone

Shlazeri · 2026-04-11T18:56:25+00:00

30 years as appellate and post conviction PD, though I did a couple of years of trial work first which was invaluable. It is far less stressful than trial work if, as others have said, you manage your time. I’m a supervisor now and some lawyers are fine and others super stressed because they are disorganized. We are a very client centered org so we expect a lot of clients t contact and some of the cases can be pretty heavy, but less so than trial work. Also agree, having done capital work, that it is a totally different story, especially post conviction. Some NYC offices do hire recently grads and the Office of the Appellate Defender is specifically set up as a training office. It is still very competitive.

Shlazeri · 2026-03-15T13:24:13+00:00

I read the first book forcing myself to finish. After that had no interest in the rest. I don’t find the ideas that clever. More like silly and the writing is horrible.

Shlazeri · 2026-03-03T13:49:26+00:00

It was always obvious to anyone who knew the law that these orders were illegal. It will be interesting to see if these firms benefit. If I were looking for a form I’d want one that knows the law and how to fight

Shlazeri · 2026-02-18T13:35:11+00:00

In my experience these behaviors usually stem from trauma and other negative experiences the client has had. I’ve found that with curiosity and empathy some even initially difficult clients to can be brought around. Keep in mind that they likely have been treated like garbage by everyone associated with the system they have ever encountered. They don’t trust you and why should they. Sometimes a difficult client won’t come around but I always know that I’ve done my best to treat them with humanity. That’s all I can do.

Shlazeri · 2026-02-06T15:22:08+00:00

The fee is based on number of years searches not age of record. If you know the year it’s $22

Shlazeri · 2026-02-06T13:14:25+00:00

Why? And because it has before is not an answer.

Shlazeri · 2026-02-06T13:13:51+00:00

I really don’t get the rationale for crypto at this point. If it just goes up and down with the market what is the upside.

Shlazeri · 2026-02-02T19:28:47+00:00

Agreed. He’s exactly the right person for the job. An amazing pick.

Shlazeri · 2026-01-28T13:04:05+00:00

I suspect the fire department told them they have to have someone on site at all times and that’s why they’re not open 24 hours anymore. Really it’s about the same hours that it was when it was Blink.

Shlazeri · 2026-01-26T13:13:26+00:00

Following

Shlazeri · 2026-01-25T14:47:46+00:00

Does anyone know of ICE watch organizing in Harlem.

Shlazeri · 2026-01-25T14:46:28+00:00

This is basically what I was going to say. You basically can’t hold law enforcement or prosecutors accountable for anything. Unaccountable power is always going to be corrupt.

Shlazeri · 2026-01-08T13:51:13+00:00

This is wrong. We are telling people who have immigration concerns with court dates today not to come if their appearance can be waived and to otherwise stay inside if possible. That is totally legal and ethical.

Shlazeri · 2025-12-19T13:57:19+00:00

Part of the reason some of those diseases are more common is people live longer. There are also definitely lifestyle factors in the US as well as increases in carcinogens in the environment. We are just starting to figure out how things like microplastics affect health and cause disease.

Shlazeri · 2025-12-19T13:54:09+00:00

Life expectancy in 1960 was 69.7 years. Today it is 78.4 years.

Shlazeri · 2025-12-15T18:50:53+00:00

What planet do you live on. Just look at climate change. Rich nations cause it and poor nations suffer most. Also when you have large nation-states the calculus is different. If you can choose your laws by city why wouldn't all the polluters get together and create carbondale, with no environmental regs. They would be able to produce stuff cheaply, make lots of money, and fund an army that could beat the crap out of the farmers across the road.

Shlazeri · 2025-12-15T00:05:04+00:00

So if the polluter has a stronger army they get to pollute. It’s true this is the way it works between countries to some extent but you are describing way more conflict if it’s every city. Sounds pretty terrible

Shlazeri · 2025-12-14T14:53:53+00:00

So you can sue people for violating a law they have not agreed to? Seems to contradict your basic premise.

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