Fabian Holt

@fholt.bsky.social

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Research for a just and sustainable future. Scandinavian college professor. Editor of 33 1/3 Europe.

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Thea Riofrancos @triofrancos.bsky.social · 2d

It was an honor to be interviewed in-depth by @lalehkhalili.bsky.social @proteanmag.com

A key theme: how to analyze “extractive frontiers” from a world-systemic perspective attentive to both the structures of colonialism and capitalism—and to socio-ecological struggle proteanmag.com/2025/12/22/e...

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isaac @sevier.io · 3d

San Francisco could follow the example from New York and begin to build a whole new political bloc based entirely around making PG&E public. In the Hudson Valley, the fight against their corporate utility, Central Hudson, is a defining part of @sarahana.bsky.social's work as a state Assembly member.

Sarahana Shrestha is building a progressive movement in the Hudson Valley

The growth of left-wing politics isn’t limited to New York City.

www.cityandstateny.com

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · 12d

The Far Right in Germany [is colluding with Russia] www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/w...

The Far Right in Germany Keeps Trying to Unseal National Secrets

www.nytimes.com

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hvpa.bsky.social @hvpa.bsky.social · 15d

A new independent study estimates replacing Central Hudson with a publicly-owned utility will save $15.2 million in Year 1, and $210.5 million per year by Year 30! Read the full report here: hudsonvalleypowerauthority.com/feasibility/

Study: HVPA Will Save Money - Hudson Valley Power Authority

The Hudson Valley Power Authority Act is estimated to save $15.2 million in Year 1, and cumulatively $2.9 billion in the first 30 years through acquisition alone.

hudsonvalleypowerauthority.com

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · 19d

www.ft.com/content/b127... Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities

Tech elites are starting their own for-profit cities

They want to escape from regulation and ‘failing’ democracy — but are they more opportunistic than libertarian?

www.ft.com

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 22d

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Joe Rogan that Trump "saved the AI industry... If not for his pro-growth energy policy, we would not be able to build factories for AI."

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · 24d

I feel misunderstood here

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks to The Majority Report

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Kate Aronoff @katearonoff.bsky.social · 24d

I spent months talking to many, many people for this long post-mortem of the Inflation Reduction Act: What forces were responsible for creating it, and how could it be gutted so unceremoniously? What might come next?

No easy answers ofc but hopefully a bit of clarity
newrepublic.com/article/2027...

The Quick and Shameful Death of Biden’s Biggest Policy

It was far too easy for Republicans to kill the Inflation Reduction Act. Where did those who crafted it go wrong?

newrepublic.com

ence morse @ence.bsky.social · Nov 21

We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.

We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.

washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

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Review of Democracy @revdem2020.bsky.social · Nov 12

🎙️ In our new podcast, @fholt.bsky.social discusses the evolution of the Democratic Socialists of America and to what extent it is bound to large cities or can address a broader electorate.

🎧 Listen to it now:
👉 tinyurl.com/3tsk94hn

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Nov 11

www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...

‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses

The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Nov 6

Lina Khan, the former head of the FTC, will now co-chair Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral transition team.

Her understanding of corporate power and how to combat it, which she examines in the video below, make her a perfect fit. Watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twdgxIJZDns

The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)

Robert Reich

www.youtube.com

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Nov 4

I’m thrilled to be on the Across the Margins podcast today!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Episode 222: Organize or Burn with Fabian Holt

Podcast Episode · Across the Margin: The Podcast · 11/04/2025 · 49m

podcasts.apple.com

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Nov 3

How to Be a Good Citizen of a Bad Country www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...

Opinion | How to Be a Good Citizen of a Bad Country

www.nytimes.com

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Nov 2

Democracy is less resilient than commonly assumed. Democratic capital is more easily depleted than built revdem.ceu.edu/2025/10/06/t...

The Myth of Democratic Resilience – In Conversation with Jennifer Cyr and Nic Cheeseman | Review of Democracy

In our latest episode of the special series produced in partnership with the Journal of Democracy, we discuss the recent article co-authored by Jennifer Cyr, Nic Cheeseman and Matías Bianchi, entitled...

revdem.ceu.edu

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Oct 31

Let me excerpt the concluding paragraph:

Owen Winter @owenwntr.bsky.social · Oct 28

Donald Trump's approval rating in our tracker has fallen to -18, the lowest it has ever been (lower than any point in his first term) www.economist.com/interactive/...

Chart showing Trump's net approval compared with this point in previous presidencies. In 2009, Obama's approval at this point was approximately +7, in 2017 Trump's was -16 and in 2021 Biden's was -7

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Oct 28

My work is featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review today @nyupress.bsky.social @publicpowerny.bsky.social ssir.org/books/excerp...

A New Environment for Climate Politics (SSIR)

An excerpt from Organize or Burn on how movement politics can respond to democratic crisis

ssir.org

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Climate and Community Institute @cplusc.bsky.social · Oct 28

The current federal administration is destabilizing the offshore wind industry with stop-work orders and slashed subsidies. We need a credible plan to meet climate targets and build capacity—enter a federal Offshore Wind Authority. climateandcommunity.org/research/off...

A Federal Offshore Wind Authority: A Public Moon Shot for Offshore Wind

We propose that a future administration establish a federal Offshore Wind Authority to supercharge buildout and deliver affordable electricity.

climateandcommunity.org

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Oct 26

Great! Relevant to the last post/slide is perhaps Fernando Racimos new book on activism among scholars

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · Oct 26

I was recently invited to present my thoughts on the role of universities in the #climate crisis

Several audience members asked that I share my slides, so I've decided to post them here too as an open resource

I'd love any feedback, & for you to share examples of projects & best practice.

Long 🧵😊

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Oct 19

Thanks very much, also for the opportunity to join you all online. I hope the meeting was fun and productive! #publicpower

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isaac @sevier.io · Oct 19

I'm also looking forward to reading this ASAP! We were able to give everyone at our public power convening an early copy thanks to @fholt.bsky.social!

nyupress.org/978147983780...

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CitizenCyborg @citizencyborg.bsky.social · Oct 18

How Governments Spy On Protestors—And How To Avoid It www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL34...

How Governments Spy On Protestors—And How To Avoid It | Incognito Mode | WIRED

YouTube video by WIRED

www.youtube.com

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Christy Wagner @com1ty.bsky.social · Oct 15

youtu.be/7FQN2F7aDpc?...

Is Trump Planning a Military Takeover? | Professor David Noll

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

youtu.be

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · Oct 8

DSA is full of terrorists because we are competing more effectively in the electoral process.

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Daniel Aldana Cohen @aldasky.bsky.social · Oct 6

"Greening the global economy does not have to be done through unjust fuel extraction; societies can choose fairer paths to net-zero emissions." Perfectly put.

Love this glowing review of @triofrancos.bsky.social's EXTRACTION in @nature.com

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

From fossil fuels to ‘green capitalism’: the dilemmas of a just energy transition

Greening the global economy does not have to be done through unjust fuel extraction; societies can choose fairer paths to net-zero emissions.

www.nature.com

Fabian Holt @fholt.bsky.social · Oct 4

at the @greenlightbklyn.bsky.social

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