Damaso Reyes
@damaso.bsky.social
2026 John S. Knight Journalism Fellow. Award winning founding editor of The Blacklight, the NY Amsterdam News' investigative unit. Living kidney donor. Photojournalist. Reposts ≠ endorsement.
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Damaso Reyes
@damaso.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I spent a decade working on a project about how Europe is changing. Here are some images.
Berlin, train station.
Berlin, train station.
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New Yorkers chose a young progressive, self-styled Democratic Socialist to lead them into the 2030s. Democrat Zohran Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by more than 9 percentage points out of 2 million ballots cast. https://bit.ly/3WZbOWp
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
New Yorkers chose a young progressive, self-styled Democratic Socialist to lead them into the 2030s. Democrat Zohran Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by more than 9 percentage points out of 2 million ballots cast. https://bit.ly/3WZbOWp
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I spotted this on Mastodon and I find it horrible, not least for the speed with which this has happened.
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I spotted this on Mastodon and I find it horrible, not least for the speed with which this has happened.
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Voters in races across the country backed Democrats, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s late and lightweight push for his preferred candidates.
Democrats notch wins for governors, mayor over Trump’s picks
Voters in races across the country backed Democrats, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s late and lightweight push for his preferred candidates.
amsterdamnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Voters in races across the country backed Democrats, including in New York’s mayoral race and contests for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, rejecting President Donald Trump’s late and lightweight push for his preferred candidates.
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Last night we hosted our first-ever Election Night Livestream from our Harlem headquarters! Thanks to our hosts, panelists, staff & loyal readers who tuned in. Missed it? Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AzxzjTNUv/
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last night we hosted our first-ever Election Night Livestream from our Harlem headquarters! Thanks to our hosts, panelists, staff & loyal readers who tuned in. Missed it? Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AzxzjTNUv/
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Zohran Mamdani’s win comes to the chagrin of both moderate Democrats who would not endorse him and Republicans who bolstered efforts to defeat him, claiming that his tax-the-rich brand of politics would decimate the city. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Xjgo1v
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Zohran Mamdani’s win comes to the chagrin of both moderate Democrats who would not endorse him and Republicans who bolstered efforts to defeat him, claiming that his tax-the-rich brand of politics would decimate the city. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Xjgo1v
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EDITORIAL: Of the 300 or more partner organizations that participated in the “No Kings” day demonstrations on Oct. 18, only a few have announced plans to continue opposing Trump’s authoritarian government.
EDITORIAL: What’s after No Kings Day?
Only a few have announced plans to continue opposing Trump’s authoritarian government after "No Kings" day.
amsterdamnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
EDITORIAL: Of the 300 or more partner organizations that participated in the “No Kings” day demonstrations on Oct. 18, only a few have announced plans to continue opposing Trump’s authoritarian government.
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Black New Yorker: Kai Cogsville was born and bred in Harlem’s Sugar Hill section of Harlem. He’s seen the evolution of his neighborhood, and says there is no community in the world like it
Kai Cogsville and Defend Harlem are leading the charge against housing inequity
Kai Cogsville leads Defend Harlem to fight displacement, promote housing equity, and reclaim Harlem’s cultural and economic power.
amsterdamnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Black New Yorker: Kai Cogsville was born and bred in Harlem’s Sugar Hill section of Harlem. He’s seen the evolution of his neighborhood, and says there is no community in the world like it
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I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
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So many people I hate are so unhappy.
a cartoon of a unicorn crying with the words happy tears below it
Alt: a cartoon of a unicorn crying with the words "happy tears" above it
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
So many people I hate are so unhappy.
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WE’RE LIVE! Join us now on our Election Night Livestream as we find out who will be NYC's next mayor. Go to amsterdamnews.com/electionnnight or join us on our Facebook page. https://amsterdamnews.com/electionnnight
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
WE’RE LIVE! Join us now on our Election Night Livestream as we find out who will be NYC's next mayor. Go to amsterdamnews.com/electionnnight or join us on our Facebook page. https://amsterdamnews.com/electionnnight
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At this year’s #GreentheChurchsummit in #Atlanta, the message was clear: The climate crisis is already here, and Black folks are bearing the brunt of its devastation.
Black churches lead the charge on climate justice
By focusing on theology, economic justice, and environmental innovation, the Green the Church Summit aimed to redefine how congregations think about climate and community care.
amsterdamnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
At this year’s #GreentheChurchsummit in #Atlanta, the message was clear: The climate crisis is already here, and Black folks are bearing the brunt of its devastation.
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A Texas lawmaker and Pentecostal pastor left his post for a seat a few inches from Donald Trump's ear.
Like much of contemporary MAGA politics, this story starts with the new Religious Right and crests on January 6.
gift link: www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
Like much of contemporary MAGA politics, this story starts with the new Religious Right and crests on January 6.
gift link: www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
![One day after the 2020 election, White, who Trump appointed as a special adviser to the Faith and Opportunity Initiative during his first term, pushed the completely false conspiracy that the election was being stolen from the president’s grasp, urging Christians to “pray that the enemies to [sic] God are quieted and their plans are overturned.” In nightly prayer meetings that followed, White declared that God would, through the power of the crowd’s prayers, “keep the feet of POTUS in his purpose [and] in his position” and defeat the “demonic agenda that has been released over this election.” Months later, Schatzline’s new boss shared a podium with Trump right before the president ushered her heavenly battle to his earthly realm. When Trump urged thousands supporters at his “Save America” rally to “fight like Hell” and march to the Capitol — and hundreds of them did exactly that — White delivered a ceremonial prayer asking God for “an assurance of a fair and just election” while also wishing that “every adversary against democracy, against freedom, against life, against liberty, against justice, against peace, against righteousness be overturned right now in the name of Jesus.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bzdhz7pkz6zbp2b5zus32hoy/bafkreicbni37xqw764nct2av26zo3o5f7hp5xahlxgcifhkq3sj6m7zv6u@jpeg)
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A Texas lawmaker and Pentecostal pastor left his post for a seat a few inches from Donald Trump's ear.
Like much of contemporary MAGA politics, this story starts with the new Religious Right and crests on January 6.
gift link: www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
Like much of contemporary MAGA politics, this story starts with the new Religious Right and crests on January 6.
gift link: www.star-telegram.com/opinion/brad...
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I was going to say, as a journalist, sourcing can be tough. But it's not. Google and social media still exist. Finding sources for a balanced story isn't that difficult even on a deadline.
In which a straight woman highlights a bunch of known anti trans activists and claims there's a divide in the queer community.
It's pure propaganda and gaslighting.
It's pure propaganda and gaslighting.
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I was going to say, as a journalist, sourcing can be tough. But it's not. Google and social media still exist. Finding sources for a balanced story isn't that difficult even on a deadline.
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We’re gearing up for our Election Night Livestream this Tuesday!
Join us as a lineup of expert panelists share their perspectives on this year’s pivotal race to City Hall. Learn more and register to be part of our virtual audience at amsterdamnews.com/electionnight.
Join us as a lineup of expert panelists share their perspectives on this year’s pivotal race to City Hall. Learn more and register to be part of our virtual audience at amsterdamnews.com/electionnight.
November 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We’re gearing up for our Election Night Livestream this Tuesday!
Join us as a lineup of expert panelists share their perspectives on this year’s pivotal race to City Hall. Learn more and register to be part of our virtual audience at amsterdamnews.com/electionnight.
Join us as a lineup of expert panelists share their perspectives on this year’s pivotal race to City Hall. Learn more and register to be part of our virtual audience at amsterdamnews.com/electionnight.
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"The DOJ disqualified community organizations and nonprofits from applying for funding through the initiative — even though the Biden-era program was built to fund those very groups."
Bulletin: Trump’s DOJ Disqualified Violence Intervention Groups From Violence Intervention Grant
The Justice Department also changed the goal of the program.
www.thetrace.org
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"The DOJ disqualified community organizations and nonprofits from applying for funding through the initiative — even though the Biden-era program was built to fund those very groups."
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Democratic State Sen. Kevin S. Parker has reintroduced two bills in #Albany aimed at protecting federal employees in #NewYork during #governmentshutdowns.
State Sen. Kevin Parker proposes bills to protect federal workers during government shutdowns
Sen. Kevin Parker reintroduces bills to protect unpaid federal workers in NY with loans and utility rate relief during government shutdowns.
amsterdamnews.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Democratic State Sen. Kevin S. Parker has reintroduced two bills in #Albany aimed at protecting federal employees in #NewYork during #governmentshutdowns.
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There are many good science fiction novels. Not a single one that I have read delivers a happy vision of the future in which aged right-wing billionaires control the media.
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
There are many good science fiction novels. Not a single one that I have read delivers a happy vision of the future in which aged right-wing billionaires control the media.
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A person worth knowing about
⚡ The Threat of Violence in Russian Captivity
Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian human rights defender who spent over two years in Russian captivity, talks about the role of violence in captivity, and how to remain yourself while imprisoned:
ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/...
Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian human rights defender who spent over two years in Russian captivity, talks about the role of violence in captivity, and how to remain yourself while imprisoned:
ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/...
October 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A person worth knowing about
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Hahaha oh no. This me. I chose the integrate option because I wanted EDI to live LOL
OMGOMG I chose to end an entire video game trilogy on the "life" of a computer.
No wonder my husband made fun of me so much.
OMGOMG I chose to end an entire video game trilogy on the "life" of a computer.
No wonder my husband made fun of me so much.
me replaying mass effect: of course the AI is people 💕
me IRL: flip the fucking permanent off switch on that stupid janky AI slop machine KILL IT
me IRL: flip the fucking permanent off switch on that stupid janky AI slop machine KILL IT
October 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Hahaha oh no. This me. I chose the integrate option because I wanted EDI to live LOL
OMGOMG I chose to end an entire video game trilogy on the "life" of a computer.
No wonder my husband made fun of me so much.
OMGOMG I chose to end an entire video game trilogy on the "life" of a computer.
No wonder my husband made fun of me so much.