Carmen Cusido
@carmencusido.bsky.social
Magaly & Armando's daughter. Rutgers and Columbia alum. Adjunct professor. Mental-health advocate. Writer for various publications, including CNN, NPR, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily, Health, and more. Find my bylines here: carmencusido.journoportfolio.com.
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Carmen Cusido
@carmencusido.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Anyone else just finish watching President Biden's #farewelladdress? I don't know about you, but I had tears in my eyes.
#PresidentBiden, thank you for your more than five decades of public service to our great nation. Thank you for your decency, your honesty, your integrity. I will miss you.
#PresidentBiden, thank you for your more than five decades of public service to our great nation. Thank you for your decency, your honesty, your integrity. I will miss you.
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In a world where Trump punches down, be like Pope Leo and lift people up.
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
In a world where Trump punches down, be like Pope Leo and lift people up.
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Live your life so you’re not the only living president and vice president not to be invited to a former vice president’s funeral
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Live your life so you’re not the only living president and vice president not to be invited to a former vice president’s funeral
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
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If anybody needed more evidence of how politics have changed in America: Rachel Maddow is at Dick Cheney's funeral
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
If anybody needed more evidence of how politics have changed in America: Rachel Maddow is at Dick Cheney's funeral
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Bari Weiss, I believe this is your moment.
Is it a threat to free speech when the President of the United States threatens to yank the broadcast license of a channel whose reporters are asking him challenging questions?
I ask because I feel like there used to be tons of pundits worried about free speech. Where'd they go?
I ask because I feel like there used to be tons of pundits worried about free speech. Where'd they go?
Trump in response to an Epstein question: "ABC, your company, your crappy company is one of the perpetrators. I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and so wrong. And we have a great commissioner, a chairman, who should take a look at that."
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Bari Weiss, I believe this is your moment.
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re-upping this today -- if you haven't read it yet, it is really worth a look:
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
re-upping this today -- if you haven't read it yet, it is really worth a look:
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Wow.
"We are hearing the administration say they intend to investigate various Dems who were friends with Epstein. I beg you President Trump -- please stop making this political. It is not about you. Show some class. I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment."
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wow.
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These two are longtime friends, and I love that one of their conversations was captured for Chelsea's new podcast, "That Can't Be True."
Listen as they talk about how state leaders like @iamwesmoore.bsky.social are stepping up to help citizens in this moment. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Listen as they talk about how state leaders like @iamwesmoore.bsky.social are stepping up to help citizens in this moment. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
These two are longtime friends, and I love that one of their conversations was captured for Chelsea's new podcast, "That Can't Be True."
Listen as they talk about how state leaders like @iamwesmoore.bsky.social are stepping up to help citizens in this moment. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Listen as they talk about how state leaders like @iamwesmoore.bsky.social are stepping up to help citizens in this moment. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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I think Americans are realizing that democracy is a participation sport, and the the government is ours if we want it to be. I feel like we got complacent and hoped some other third party would do the work for us. Seems like we have to learn that lesson every generation.
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I think Americans are realizing that democracy is a participation sport, and the the government is ours if we want it to be. I feel like we got complacent and hoped some other third party would do the work for us. Seems like we have to learn that lesson every generation.
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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Colombia and the UK have ordered the suspension of intelligence sharing with the United States, until Trump stops murdering civilians in the Caribbean.
At least 75 innocent people have been murdered. Their murders filmed and redistributed by the Trump regime as entertainment.
At least 75 innocent people have been murdered. Their murders filmed and redistributed by the Trump regime as entertainment.
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Colombia and the UK have ordered the suspension of intelligence sharing with the United States, until Trump stops murdering civilians in the Caribbean.
At least 75 innocent people have been murdered. Their murders filmed and redistributed by the Trump regime as entertainment.
At least 75 innocent people have been murdered. Their murders filmed and redistributed by the Trump regime as entertainment.
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Having served with Raul Grijalva and worked with him on environmental matters, it is a particularly joyful to see his daughter Adelita take up his mantle in Congress. I am happy for Raul and the nation. Finally.
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Having served with Raul Grijalva and worked with him on environmental matters, it is a particularly joyful to see his daughter Adelita take up his mantle in Congress. I am happy for Raul and the nation. Finally.
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Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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Joyce Carol Oates said what everyone’s been thinking and did it with elegance.
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Joyce Carol Oates said what everyone’s been thinking and did it with elegance.
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If you’re wondering what the future of the Democratic Party looks like, watch the young, brown democratic socialist on the TV right now.
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
If you’re wondering what the future of the Democratic Party looks like, watch the young, brown democratic socialist on the TV right now.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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WOW! They called it! Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey gubernatorial!
November 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
WOW! They called it! Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey gubernatorial!
Blue Jersey!!!! Congrats, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Blue Jersey!!!! Congrats, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social
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In Chicago, a woman was driving to get coffee when a DHS vehicle fleeing an angry crowd crashed into her car. Armed agents jumped out of the vehicle, yanked her door open, pulled her by the legs out of her car at gunpoint, held her incommunicado for hours, then released her with no charges.
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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I got to share some of my (quick) thoughts about @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for an interview on CBS NY last night! Here's a link:
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Now, #letslandthis for Mikie!
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Now, #letslandthis for Mikie!
N.J. governor candidates Ciattarelli, Sherrill target undecided voters on final day before the election
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
www.cbsnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I got to share some of my (quick) thoughts about @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for an interview on CBS NY last night! Here's a link:
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Now, #letslandthis for Mikie!
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Now, #letslandthis for Mikie!