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Daniel Rafinejad

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writer, translator, theatrist, teacher, liquorice lover, dyspraxic, Iranian New Yorker misfit. he/ุงูˆ ๐ŸŒˆโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

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My baby takes the morning train.

11.03.2026 03:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Poster for International Womenโ€™s Day, with quotations in English, Arabic, Spanish, and Persian

Poster for International Womenโ€™s Day, with quotations in English, Arabic, Spanish, and Persian

#InternationalWomensDay โœŠ๐Ÿผโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐ŸŸฐ๐Ÿ’•

08.03.2026 19:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œMAGAโ€™s fundamental shared quality is a total lack of theory of mind for other peopleโ€ is a theory that keeps getting validated by reality - look at almost every decision theyโ€™ve made in the war with Iran, and how they seem constantly surprised by the unanticipated actions of other parties.

06.03.2026 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 3028 ๐Ÿ” 628 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 62 ๐Ÿ“Œ 70

I'm still incapable of writing something on here about Iran, and I taught Persian at Harvard.

07.03.2026 03:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Telling people to stick to whatever their profession is "utterly condescending" and extremely dangerous in a democracy. Mark Harris's opinion is not condescending at all; I find it informed, even hopeful.

07.03.2026 03:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
07.03.2026 01:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stop the War on Iran - End the Repression As individuals, scholars and organizations who are members of international civil society and professional associations, we strongly condemn U.S. war with Iran under any pretense. It is morally indefe...

No war, no repression. โ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

01.03.2026 16:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover

The richest man owns X.

The second and third richest men control Google.

The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post.

And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros.

See the problem here?

26.02.2026 23:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 38965 ๐Ÿ” 16527 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1831 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1083
Cรฉline Dion - Tout l'or des hommes (Vidรฉo officielle remasterisรฉe en HD)
Cรฉline Dion - Tout l'or des hommes (Vidรฉo officielle remasterisรฉe en HD) YouTube video by CelineDionVEVO

I feel like this place needs hipster blonde Cรฉline in French #toutl'ordeshommes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRr9...

21.02.2026 19:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

People tell me "You're too much content, Danny," like it's a bad thing.

19.02.2026 23:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes! All of the above!

19.02.2026 03:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ll make one!

19.02.2026 01:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think Iโ€™m always at 7.

19.02.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Man on bus: It has the powdery sexuality of Barbara Billingsley.
Me (turning around joyfully): You're right, she DOES have a powdery sexuality!
Man: What? I said "powdery muscularity." I'm talking about Barbera d'Alba. A kind of wine.

Getting my ears checked for the Year of the Horse. #fancybus ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿท

18.02.2026 01:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If one day Iโ€™m able to write a piece with the limpidity and depth of Brian Frielโ€™s stage directionsโ€”to say nothing of his dialogueโ€”Iโ€™ll be a very happy fellow. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐ŸŽญ

11.02.2026 03:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think Skyrizi would be a cute name for a little dog. ๐Ÿถ

06.02.2026 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, itโ€™s not! He adores it, but heโ€™s never eaten it. ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿšซ

06.02.2026 08:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œNights in White Satinโ€? A recording studio cat is said to be responsible for the crashing sound at the end of the track. ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ˜บ

05.02.2026 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a good thing heโ€™s never eaten it, then!

05.02.2026 12:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But heโ€™s 63 years old and only ever ingested chocolate and Pomagne.

05.02.2026 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I said he loves it; I didnโ€™t say he eats it. He also loves Pomagne, Shirley Bassey, Cartier collars, andโ€ฆhumour.

05.02.2026 12:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A black tomcat looking longingly into the camera from a bed with champagne-colored satin sheets and a white coverlet.

A black tomcat looking longingly into the camera from a bed with champagne-colored satin sheets and a white coverlet.

Nigel T. Cat loves satin sheets and Ferrero Rocher chocolat, my darlings.

05.02.2026 04:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 396 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A close up of the deep pink stalks of forced rhubarb from Yorkshire, England.

A close up of the deep pink stalks of forced rhubarb from Yorkshire, England.

Hereโ€™s a photo of rhubarb. Itโ€™s forced (grown in the dark) rhubarb season right now. ๐Ÿ’“

04.02.2026 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I Love Lucy. Both couples.

29.01.2026 05:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Immigrant Rapid Response Fund Your gift supports the immediate need for rights and resources in all targeted immigrant communities.

Support the Womenโ€™s Foundation of Minnesota.
www.wfmn.org/funds/immigr...

26.01.2026 01:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A tabby cat wearing a tam oโ€™shanter and tartan shawl.

A tabby cat wearing a tam oโ€™shanter and tartan shawl.

โ€œThat man to man, the world oโ€™er,
Shall brothers be for aโ€™ that.โ€
Happy #BurnsNight, friends. Itโ€™s a dark, cold world. Give light and love. ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

26.01.2026 01:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GREASE 2

17.01.2026 03:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Hereโ€™s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

Wired Magazine has apparently removed the paywall from this important article:

www.wired.com/story/how-to...

11.01.2026 02:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 77 ๐Ÿ” 45 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
A cottontail squirrel in San Francisco on its hind legs, peering with curiosity at the camera.

A cottontail squirrel in San Francisco on its hind legs, peering with curiosity at the camera.

Ashbel the Squirrel here to brighten your weekend. ๐Ÿฟ๏ธ๐ŸŒธ

10.01.2026 21:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0