Kathleen Rubenstein

@kbrnyc.bsky.social

1080 Followers 950 Following

Social justice attorney. City kid who prefers the woods. Views = mine; nothing here = legal advice. Teaching and writing on legal ethics in hopes they aren't oxymorons...

A small square watercolor painting with a white border and some pinkish purple flowers with curved, ombré petals that end in points and a smattering of leaves.
Picture of my extremely awkward tuxedo cat sitting propped goofily on the sofa cushion.
A brief video, taken from inside the subway, of a person biking across the East River on the Manhattan bridge. He's dressed for summer office work - white short sleeve button up, a tie, dark slacks. There's light clouds and it's warm but not hot, and the biker looks like he's easily keeping up with the train.
Chipper yellow notification that appears when someone donates, with an orange heart and black text that reads "Thank you for supporting Advocacy Institute!"
A luscious ombré rose in full bloom. Vibrant pinks on the outside, warm blushes on some petals, to pale peach flesh in the center. Minuscule dew on a few petals, just at the curled edge where they open. Background shows the metal fence it had leaned past.
Invitation to "More than Three People in a Room" the tagline is "The Movement that Parties Together Stays Together" Black background, gold and white lettering, chalk drawing of the cityscape and Statue of Liberty.
Close up of a large (maybe almost a foot tall), majestic cluster of small pink blossoms catching the light, along a central stem. The flowers have yellow centers, and the petals ranging from a pale rose pink to a deep azalea pink, with stamens extending out and tipped in orange. All against the backdrop of the tree's leaves.
Original image with a warm tint and darkened edges.
A bright, shiny, open purple tulip with striations of magenta and a white center.
A sign held above the heads of protestors that has orange lettering that reads "VETO THE CHEETO" and has an orange Cheeto chip drawing with blond hair and a suit with red tie.
Me, holding a red, white, and blue handmade sign that quotes Ben Franklin who said "A republic, if you can keep it" with the US Capitol in the background. No the red baseball cap isn't MAGA.
DOJ building engraved with John Locke quote "Where law ends, tyranny begins."
A magnificently colored tulip with striations including deep crimson petal tips and a glowing yellow center.
My 13 year old, almost as tall as I am, with his arm around my shoulder.
A bee hovering above a purple flower in profile. Its wings are beating so quickly they are invisible.
Fox new headline reads "Dr. Ben Carson says Trump admin 'bringing common sense back' to die..."
One tiny brown leaf, still on a branch, holding up a great tuft of snow.
Daily Pennsylvanian "Year in Review: Four Penn alumni who stepped into the national spotlight in 2025" features photos of Donal Trump, Elon Musk, Luigi Mangione, Charlie Javice.
Graphite line drawing of a sunflower
X post reads: "If you are a legal professional, the Trump Administration is calling on YOU to join @TheJusticeDept as a Deportation Judge to restore integrity and honor to our Nation's Immigration Court system. -Salary: $159,951 - $207,500 -70 Nationwide locations -Potential for full-time remote work. JOIN.JUSTICE.GOV"
The pictured LinkedIn post reads: "Due to an unforeseen series of events, the Bush School at Texas A&M is in search of an instructor for 2 Women, Peace and Security (WPS) classes (one undergrad, and one grad) for the Spring Semester (mid-January to early May). Some experience teaching at the university level is a plus, but we will take all relevant experience and training in WPS into account. (A Ph.D. is not required, but the equivalent of an M.A. is preferred.) Email Dr. ..."
Text from my STEM-y teen: "I forgot to tell you guys that this is the last perfect square day of our lifetimes 9/25/2025=3^2/5^2/45^2"
Tuxedo kitty getting chin scritches and giving comfort.
The jacket Melania Trump wore after visiting children detained pursuant to her husband's family separation policy in his first term, which read across the back "I DON'T REALLY CARE, DO U?"
The 14th amendment text with explainer displayed at the National Museum of African American History & Culture in June, starting "African Americans pushed for almost 100 years for the nation to protect its people. The 14th Amendment answered that demand..."
A large rose blossom in full bloom, ombré from pale peach to deep magenta, with tiny dewdrops on a few petals.
Drawing of a magnolia blossom, with leaves and a twig. Mostly graphite with highlights in watercolor.