Brandon West
@brandonwestnyc.bsky.social
Labor Organizer w/ WGAE 📣. Ex-prez New Kings Democrats 🗳. Socialist w/ NYC-DSA🌹. Member CB6 📊. WFMU listener 📻. A better New York is possible!✊🏾
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WHAT DID I JUST SAY?
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
WHAT DID I JUST SAY?
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will turn to veterans of City Hall, nonprofit executives and a former chair of the Federal Trade Commission — all of them women — to lead his official transition effort, he said on Wednesday. nyti.ms/4nHdyOP
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will turn to veterans of City Hall, nonprofit executives and a former chair of the Federal Trade Commission — all of them women — to lead his official transition effort, he said on Wednesday. nyti.ms/4nHdyOP
I don't want to talk too much, but between the rule breaking of the BK Dems in previous years, r/ banning talking about ZM, using shady rules to stop Fateh in MN, and many establishment Dems still not talking about the race, it's clear there is a lot of work ahead still.
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I don't want to talk too much, but between the rule breaking of the BK Dems in previous years, r/ banning talking about ZM, using shady rules to stop Fateh in MN, and many establishment Dems still not talking about the race, it's clear there is a lot of work ahead still.
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I almost can't believe that Elon Musk's AI called for the extermination of the Jewish people yesterday, and today not a single Congressional Democrat announced they were leaving his media network.
A party that often claims to act against antisemitism didn't do jack shit about straight up Nazism.
A party that often claims to act against antisemitism didn't do jack shit about straight up Nazism.
July 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I almost can't believe that Elon Musk's AI called for the extermination of the Jewish people yesterday, and today not a single Congressional Democrat announced they were leaving his media network.
A party that often claims to act against antisemitism didn't do jack shit about straight up Nazism.
A party that often claims to act against antisemitism didn't do jack shit about straight up Nazism.
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. @brandonwestnyc.bsky.social—President of the Park Slope Food Coop and member of @bkcb6.bsky.social—presented a CB6 proclamation to Joe Holtz, founding member of the Coop, honoring 50 years of leadership. Joe’s legacy is a cornerstone of our great community. Thank you, Joe! 
June 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
. @brandonwestnyc.bsky.social—President of the Park Slope Food Coop and member of @bkcb6.bsky.social—presented a CB6 proclamation to Joe Holtz, founding member of the Coop, honoring 50 years of leadership. Joe’s legacy is a cornerstone of our great community. Thank you, Joe! 
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GIGANTIC YELLOW WARNING: we don't serve transsexuals.
HAPPY REGULAR WEBSITE: care. no matter what.
can't make this shit up man
HAPPY REGULAR WEBSITE: care. no matter what.
can't make this shit up man
April 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
GIGANTIC YELLOW WARNING: we don't serve transsexuals.
HAPPY REGULAR WEBSITE: care. no matter what.
can't make this shit up man
HAPPY REGULAR WEBSITE: care. no matter what.
can't make this shit up man
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Lest you think white people can’t get the business too
ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.
No one knows why he was detained.
No one knows why he was detained.
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
www.nhpr.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Lest you think white people can’t get the business too
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UPDATE — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now commented on the Trump admin’s detaining & attempted green card revocation of a Columbia Gaza encampment student negotiator:
“We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported.”
“We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported.”
NEWS: Last night, the Department of Homeland Security detained a Palestinian who helped lead the Columbia encampment.
Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.
His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.
Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.
His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.
BREAKING: DHS Detains Palestinian Student from Columbia Encampment, Says Advocates
Agents told him his student visa was revoked. But he had a green card. Agents then said that was revoked too.
zeteo.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
UPDATE — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now commented on the Trump admin’s detaining & attempted green card revocation of a Columbia Gaza encampment student negotiator:
“We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported.”
“We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported.”
Pretty much how I feel after reading anything about what Trump is doing at the global level.
February 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Pretty much how I feel after reading anything about what Trump is doing at the global level.
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At JFREJ, we make endorsements under the cheeky name The Jewish Vote. We're thrilled to announce that #TheJewishVote endorses Council Member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social for reelection in district 39! Join #JewsForShahana: add your name to a letter of support here! ➡ bit.ly/J4SLetter
February 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
At JFREJ, we make endorsements under the cheeky name The Jewish Vote. We're thrilled to announce that #TheJewishVote endorses Council Member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social for reelection in district 39! Join #JewsForShahana: add your name to a letter of support here! ➡ bit.ly/J4SLetter
I hate that I’m on Twitter more because the Mayor stuff is moving so fast and it’s all over there.
February 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I hate that I’m on Twitter more because the Mayor stuff is moving so fast and it’s all over there.
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Musk’s team of DOGE incels will show up when the doors open on Monday to take over the government’s central accounting system. There needs to be vigorous pushback on the ground. I sincerely hope there will be.
But let’s talk about protests for a second. 🧵
But let’s talk about protests for a second. 🧵
Elon Musk will dispatch a DOGE team to Parkersburg, West Virginia, next week, where it will gain read-only access to the US government’s central accounting system.
Musk’s DOGE Team Now Seeks Access to Treasury’s Accounting Data
Elon Musk will dispatch a DOGE team to Parkersburg, West Virginia, next week, where it will gain read-only access to the US government’s central accounting system, according to a source familiar with ...
www.bloomberg.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Musk’s team of DOGE incels will show up when the doors open on Monday to take over the government’s central accounting system. There needs to be vigorous pushback on the ground. I sincerely hope there will be.
But let’s talk about protests for a second. 🧵
But let’s talk about protests for a second. 🧵
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Rest in peace, Professor Shoup (1938-2025)
We will keep up the good work.
Share your stories and thoughts with the parking reform community here: parkingreform.org/donald-shoup
We will keep up the good work.
Share your stories and thoughts with the parking reform community here: parkingreform.org/donald-shoup
February 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Rest in peace, Professor Shoup (1938-2025)
We will keep up the good work.
Share your stories and thoughts with the parking reform community here: parkingreform.org/donald-shoup
We will keep up the good work.
Share your stories and thoughts with the parking reform community here: parkingreform.org/donald-shoup
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Audre Lorde’s powerful words “Despair is a tool of our enemies”.
We were inspired by Audre Lorde’s words on our notebook collab with @prisonculture.bsky.social that raised funds for REBUILD a couple months ago. So we added another sticker to our #inspiringwomen series
We were inspired by Audre Lorde’s words on our notebook collab with @prisonculture.bsky.social that raised funds for REBUILD a couple months ago. So we added another sticker to our #inspiringwomen series
Audre Lorde vinyl sticker by Blackbird Letterpress "Despair is a tool of our enemies" — Blackbird Letterpress
Audre Lorde vinyl sticker by Blackbird Letterpress "Despair is a tool of our enemies". Audre Lorde was a poet, intersectional feminist, writer, professor, and more. We need these powerful words from a...
www.blackbirdletterpress.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Audre Lorde’s powerful words “Despair is a tool of our enemies”.
We were inspired by Audre Lorde’s words on our notebook collab with @prisonculture.bsky.social that raised funds for REBUILD a couple months ago. So we added another sticker to our #inspiringwomen series
We were inspired by Audre Lorde’s words on our notebook collab with @prisonculture.bsky.social that raised funds for REBUILD a couple months ago. So we added another sticker to our #inspiringwomen series
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He wants to create his own whites-only Dubai
COLLINS: Where exactly are you suggesting Gazans should go? Who do you envision living there?
TRUMP: I envision world people living there. The world's people. I think you'll make that into an international, unbelievable place.
TRUMP: I envision world people living there. The world's people. I think you'll make that into an international, unbelievable place.
February 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
He wants to create his own whites-only Dubai
Don't use identity politics as a justification for abandoning people who cant escape the rise of proto-fascism in the US.
January 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Don't use identity politics as a justification for abandoning people who cant escape the rise of proto-fascism in the US.
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Two conservative groups are targeting companies' DEI policies.
Costco shareholders destroyed an anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR, voting 98-2 percent to uphold DEI initiatives.
Now, 19 Republican attorneys general demanded Costco repeal its DEI policies, giving the company 30 days to respond.
Costco shareholders destroyed an anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR, voting 98-2 percent to uphold DEI initiatives.
Now, 19 Republican attorneys general demanded Costco repeal its DEI policies, giving the company 30 days to respond.
January 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Two conservative groups are targeting companies' DEI policies.
Costco shareholders destroyed an anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR, voting 98-2 percent to uphold DEI initiatives.
Now, 19 Republican attorneys general demanded Costco repeal its DEI policies, giving the company 30 days to respond.
Costco shareholders destroyed an anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR, voting 98-2 percent to uphold DEI initiatives.
Now, 19 Republican attorneys general demanded Costco repeal its DEI policies, giving the company 30 days to respond.
Why is what’s happening in the MN legislature not even making a blip in the media?
January 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Why is what’s happening in the MN legislature not even making a blip in the media?
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When City Sponge presented to our @bkcb6.bsky.social Environmental Committee, we were impressed with their emphasis and eagerness to help renters who certainly deal with the flooding! 📸 cred to @brandonwestnyc.bsky.social again!
More info @
thecitysponge.com
More info @
thecitysponge.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
When City Sponge presented to our @bkcb6.bsky.social Environmental Committee, we were impressed with their emphasis and eagerness to help renters who certainly deal with the flooding! 📸 cred to @brandonwestnyc.bsky.social again!
More info @
thecitysponge.com
More info @
thecitysponge.com
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a tale of two cities...
both of these districts were planned and built in the last 20 years.
one has a ton of social housing. one has very little.
one has open space. one has very little.
the building heights? also similar... 6-10 stories.
both of these districts were planned and built in the last 20 years.
one has a ton of social housing. one has very little.
one has open space. one has very little.
the building heights? also similar... 6-10 stories.
November 25, 2024 at 6:12 PM
a tale of two cities...
both of these districts were planned and built in the last 20 years.
one has a ton of social housing. one has very little.
one has open space. one has very little.
the building heights? also similar... 6-10 stories.
both of these districts were planned and built in the last 20 years.
one has a ton of social housing. one has very little.
one has open space. one has very little.
the building heights? also similar... 6-10 stories.
While there is a clear reality that the organized left is drifting towards impotency in NY, this is not an inevitability. And this isn't reflected in many polls on the popularity of specific issues. This is an organizing challenge, frankly.
But things are going to be much worse than 2016.
But things are going to be much worse than 2016.
January 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
While there is a clear reality that the organized left is drifting towards impotency in NY, this is not an inevitability. And this isn't reflected in many polls on the popularity of specific issues. This is an organizing challenge, frankly.
But things are going to be much worse than 2016.
But things are going to be much worse than 2016.