matt vidal
@chukker.bsky.social
Sociologist. Socialist. UCU Branch Rep. I write about capitalism, work, management, and class.
Decent at bike polo. Local croquet champ
www.mattvidal.com
Decent at bike polo. Local croquet champ
www.mattvidal.com
"Trump is creating a novel class of exiles with little hope of returning to either the United States or their country of origin while explicitly using these vulnerable populations as bargaining chips in a wider strategy of diplomatic and geopolitical deal making
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Opinion | Trump Is Building a Machine to Disappear People
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July 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"Trump is creating a novel class of exiles with little hope of returning to either the United States or their country of origin while explicitly using these vulnerable populations as bargaining chips in a wider strategy of diplomatic and geopolitical deal making
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
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RIP Ozzy 🤘🖤🤘
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Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Prince of Darkness’ Turned Reality TV Star, Dies at 76
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July 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
RIP Ozzy 🤘🖤🤘
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Israeli Troops Kill Dozens Seeking Food Near Border, Gazan Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/w...
Israeli Troops Kill Dozens Seeking Food Near Border, Gazan Officials Say
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July 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Israeli Troops Kill Dozens Seeking Food Near Border, Gazan Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/w...
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16 million people are losing their healthcare and hospitals are already closing because of it but it’s a win because one of the bottom tier fast food restaurants is going to start selling the same Mexican Cokes that you can already get at literally every store
July 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
16 million people are losing their healthcare and hospitals are already closing because of it but it’s a win because one of the bottom tier fast food restaurants is going to start selling the same Mexican Cokes that you can already get at literally every store
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Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
July 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
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I am willing to give up everything I know about Trump and Epstein, on condition that I am readmitted to the Martha’s Vineyard social scene.
by Alan Dershowitz
by Alan Dershowitz
July 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I am willing to give up everything I know about Trump and Epstein, on condition that I am readmitted to the Martha’s Vineyard social scene.
by Alan Dershowitz
by Alan Dershowitz
Royal Society suggested to Elon Musk he consider resigning science fellowship www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Royal Society suggested to Elon Musk he consider resigning science fellowship
Exclusive: Fellows called on academy to act over Tesla owner’s role in Trump administration’s attacks on research
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July 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Royal Society suggested to Elon Musk he consider resigning science fellowship www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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The government is using $450 million of our tax dollars a year to fund an inhumane immigration detention facility called “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Tell Congress: Demand access and shut it down.
Tell Congress: Demand access and shut it down.
Shut Down "Alligator Alcatraz"
"Alligator Alcatraz" is an environmental and humanitarian disaster. The cruelty must end. Join me in telling Congress to demand access and block all federal funds until this compound is shut down.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The government is using $450 million of our tax dollars a year to fund an inhumane immigration detention facility called “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Tell Congress: Demand access and shut it down.
Tell Congress: Demand access and shut it down.
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New episode just released with Prof. Paul S. Adler on his 1990 paper 'Marx, Machines, and Skill'. Enjoy! youtu.be/PMAMY8jEqaU
Does Capitalism Deskill Workers?
YouTube video by From Alpha To Omega
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July 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
New episode just released with Prof. Paul S. Adler on his 1990 paper 'Marx, Machines, and Skill'. Enjoy! youtu.be/PMAMY8jEqaU
American Allies Want to Redraw the World’s Trade Map, Minus the U.S.
Had enough Maga yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/w...
Had enough Maga yet?
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American Allies Want to Redraw the World’s Trade Map, Minus the U.S.
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July 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
American Allies Want to Redraw the World’s Trade Map, Minus the U.S.
Had enough Maga yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/w...
Had enough Maga yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/w...
Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response
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July 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/u...
Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump
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July 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/u...
Trump Is Waging War on His Own Citizens www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/o...
Opinion | Trump Is Waging War on His Own Citizens
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July 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump Is Waging War on His Own Citizens www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/o...
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800 HUMAN BEINGS!!!! With families friends lovers jobs connections favorite books and pastimes spirits souls dreams. Try to wrap your head around that… just try!!
July 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
800 HUMAN BEINGS!!!! With families friends lovers jobs connections favorite books and pastimes spirits souls dreams. Try to wrap your head around that… just try!!
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It might be time for me to retire.
One year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
One year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
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July 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It might be time for me to retire.
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From May 2024 to May 2025, 4 billion people (half of the world’s population) experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat due to climate change.
And what is Trump’s response? He just fired the last remaining State Department employees who work on climate change.
And what is Trump’s response? He just fired the last remaining State Department employees who work on climate change.
July 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
From May 2024 to May 2025, 4 billion people (half of the world’s population) experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat due to climate change.
And what is Trump’s response? He just fired the last remaining State Department employees who work on climate change.
And what is Trump’s response? He just fired the last remaining State Department employees who work on climate change.
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Another day, another Israeli war crime. The genocide is ongoing and Western governments still choose to do nothing or even continue their support of the Israeli killing machine
Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
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Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, emergency officials say
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the strike, which witnesses said hit a crowd queuing to get water at a refugee camp.
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July 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Another day, another Israeli war crime. The genocide is ongoing and Western governments still choose to do nothing or even continue their support of the Israeli killing machine
Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, emergency officials say
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the strike, which witnesses said hit a crowd queuing to get water at a refugee camp.
www.bbc.com
July 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lol now he's the masculine energy guy
July 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Lol now he's the masculine energy guy
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Genocide
Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says
UN human rights office says 615 of the deaths were in vicinity of sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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July 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Genocide
Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says
UN human rights office says 615 of the deaths were in vicinity of sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
www.theguardian.com
July 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Nearly 800 killed at Gaza food hubs and aid convoy routes since end of May, UN says www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos
Had enough MAGA yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/w...
Had enough MAGA yet?
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As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos
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July 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos
Had enough MAGA yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/w...
Had enough MAGA yet?
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FEMA struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that weren’t extended
Had enough MAGA yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c...
Had enough MAGA yet?
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FEMA Didn’t Answer Thousands of Calls From Flood Survivors, Documents Show
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July 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
FEMA struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that weren’t extended
Had enough MAGA yet?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c...
Had enough MAGA yet?
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