geraldmcgrew
@geraldmcgrew.bsky.social
Socialist who believes we must defeat fascism, that neoliberal capitalism is no longer viable even by capitalist standards, and that we must consolidate green social democracy – all while building movement strong/large enough to achieve true socialism ASAP
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*Capitalism is failing us. Instead of bringing a decent life it generates an outrageous gap between the rich and the rest; unaffordable housing, healthcare & education; racial & gender inequality; climate disaster. Economist David Kotz argues it's time we built a new socialism for the 21st century*
*More than 75 years ago, one veteran fought the U.S. government’s right-wing blacklists. Today, we should learn from his example*
by Hank Kennedy
History
www.currentaffairs.org/news/on-vete...
by Hank Kennedy
History
www.currentaffairs.org/news/on-vete...
On Veterans’ Day, Remember James Kutcher, Hero of the Red Scare
More than 75 years ago, one veteran fought the U.S. government’s right-wing blacklists. Today, we should learn from his example.
www.currentaffairs.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
*More than 75 years ago, one veteran fought the U.S. government’s right-wing blacklists. Today, we should learn from his example*
by Hank Kennedy
History
www.currentaffairs.org/news/on-vete...
by Hank Kennedy
History
www.currentaffairs.org/news/on-vete...
*November 11, 2025
12:01 PM:
The United Kingdom has stopped sharing intelligence on drug trafficking in the region “because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal,” CNN reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
12:01 PM:
The United Kingdom has stopped sharing intelligence on drug trafficking in the region “because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal,” CNN reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America - Live Updates
As the Trump administration intervenes more directly in hemispheric affairs, CEPR will be closely following developments throughout Latin America and the Caribbean — and here in Washington.
cepr.net
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
*November 11, 2025
12:01 PM:
The United Kingdom has stopped sharing intelligence on drug trafficking in the region “because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal,” CNN reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
12:01 PM:
The United Kingdom has stopped sharing intelligence on drug trafficking in the region “because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal,” CNN reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
*November 11, 2025
1:19 PM ET:
Venezuela responded to the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford by raising its military alert level and announcing the deployment of military assets, El Pais reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
1:19 PM ET:
Venezuela responded to the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford by raising its military alert level and announcing the deployment of military assets, El Pais reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America - Live Updates
As the Trump administration intervenes more directly in hemispheric affairs, CEPR will be closely following developments throughout Latin America and the Caribbean — and here in Washington.
cepr.net
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
*November 11, 2025
1:19 PM ET:
Venezuela responded to the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford by raising its military alert level and announcing the deployment of military assets, El Pais reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
1:19 PM ET:
Venezuela responded to the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford by raising its military alert level and announcing the deployment of military assets, El Pais reports: ...*
cepr.net/publications...
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*How the Senate Democratic leader and his Gang of Eight keep trying to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory*
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
Why Does Schumer Keep Trying to Cave? - The American Prospect
Most commentators, including me, concluded that the Tuesday election victory saved Democrats from capitulating to Republican demands to pass a simple continuing resolution to re-open the government, i...
prospect.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
*How the Senate Democratic leader and his Gang of Eight keep trying to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory*
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
A few of the original Gang of Eight actually ended up "voting correctly." It was managed from the top
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*How the Senate Democratic leader and his Gang of Eight keep trying to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory*
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
prospect.org/2025/11/08/w...
Why Does Schumer Keep Trying to Cave? - The American Prospect
Most commentators, including me, concluded that the Tuesday election victory saved Democrats from capitulating to Republican demands to pass a simple continuing resolution to re-open the government, i...
prospect.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A few of the original Gang of Eight actually ended up "voting correctly." It was managed from the top
bsky.app/profile/gera...
bsky.app/profile/gera...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
*Senate Democrats actually know how to use their power to counter Donald Trump and ensure that legislative funding gets spent—but this continuing resolution makes it clear they chose not to*
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
The Most Frustrating Thing About the Shutdown Cave - The American Prospect
Senate Democrats actually know how to use their power to counter Donald Trump and ensure that legislative funding gets spent—but this continuing resolution makes it clear they chose not to.
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
*Senate Democrats actually know how to use their power to counter Donald Trump and ensure that legislative funding gets spent—but this continuing resolution makes it clear they chose not to*
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
Please leave Nancy Pelosi far away from the progressive populist category. She's never been one.
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
The Myth of the Democrats’ Gerontocracy Problem - The American Prospect
The Democrats’ problem is not age—it’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages. What distinguishes some of the most successful young Democrats is not just their youth but the fact that they are c...
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Please leave Nancy Pelosi far away from the progressive populist category. She's never been one.
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
*Mamdani begins his term with something few mayors ever have: an energized following and an international megaphone. His administration could launch a 100-day affordability sprint, using executive & emergency powers creatively and expansively to lower costs for people*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
Six Ways Zohran Mamdani Can Make New York City Affordable Again - The American Prospect
Mamdani begins his term with something few mayors ever have: an energized following and an international megaphone. His administration could launch a 100-day affordability sprint, using executive and ...
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
*Mamdani begins his term with something few mayors ever have: an energized following and an international megaphone. His administration could launch a 100-day affordability sprint, using executive & emergency powers creatively and expansively to lower costs for people*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
I've seen young activist Democrats who were among the worst of identitarian neoliberals.
No way is "the young generation" inherently better.
No way is "the young generation" inherently better.
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I've seen young activist Democrats who were among the worst of identitarian neoliberals.
No way is "the young generation" inherently better.
No way is "the young generation" inherently better.
*Mamdani begins his term with something few mayors ever have: an energized following and an international megaphone. His administration could launch a 100-day affordability sprint, using executive & emergency powers creatively and expansively to lower costs for people*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
Six Ways Zohran Mamdani Can Make New York City Affordable Again - The American Prospect
Mamdani begins his term with something few mayors ever have: an energized following and an international megaphone. His administration could launch a 100-day affordability sprint, using executive and ...
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
*Mamdani begins his term with something few mayors ever have: an energized following and an international megaphone. His administration could launch a 100-day affordability sprint, using executive & emergency powers creatively and expansively to lower costs for people*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/s...
Please leave Nancy Pelosi far away from the progressive populist category. She's never been one.
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
The Myth of the Democrats’ Gerontocracy Problem - The American Prospect
The Democrats’ problem is not age—it’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages. What distinguishes some of the most successful young Democrats is not just their youth but the fact that they are c...
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Please leave Nancy Pelosi far away from the progressive populist category. She's never been one.
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
Otherwise, good article from Robert Kuttner...
*The Democrats’ problem is not age. It’s corporate and centrist Democrats of all ages*
prospect.org/2025/11/11/m...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
The media is bad and getting much worse because of who owns it. We can and must take steps to support independent media. Listen to Mostly Economics with Milo Vassallo Ex. Dir of the Media and Democracy Project cepr.net/mostly-econo...
Mostly Economics Podcast
Mostly Economics is a weekly podcast hosted by CEPR Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationsh...
cepr.net
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The media is bad and getting much worse because of who owns it. We can and must take steps to support independent media. Listen to Mostly Economics with Milo Vassallo Ex. Dir of the Media and Democracy Project cepr.net/mostly-econo...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
Here are the at least 6 House Democrats, 3 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 4 Democratic Senate candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Here are the at least 6 House Democrats, 3 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 4 Democratic Senate candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
If you talk about forgiving or cancelling debts nowadays, you may face a variety of insults from conservatives
But it is something built into Biblical law. Maybe those conservatives need to read a book about the history of Debt.
But it is something built into Biblical law. Maybe those conservatives need to read a book about the history of Debt.
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
If you talk about forgiving or cancelling debts nowadays, you may face a variety of insults from conservatives
But it is something built into Biblical law. Maybe those conservatives need to read a book about the history of Debt.
But it is something built into Biblical law. Maybe those conservatives need to read a book about the history of Debt.
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
Huge issue. Huge. /s
More than 15 Senate Democrats join GOP to advance nationwide ban on hemp products, including CBD gummies,
oh the paul amendment is going down 78-22
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Huge issue. Huge. /s
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
Primary them all.
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Primary them all.
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
LA's workers need a strong film and animation industry to keep us working, but if we want to keep Hollywood’s workers in their homes, we need apartments to be affordable and rents to be stable. We support Keep LA Housed Coalition’s proposal to strengthen the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
LA's workers need a strong film and animation industry to keep us working, but if we want to keep Hollywood’s workers in their homes, we need apartments to be affordable and rents to be stable. We support Keep LA Housed Coalition’s proposal to strengthen the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
Tying rent increases to inflation is vital, as every extra percentage point is less money for tenants to spend on other necessities like food, medical care, transportation, and childcare.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Tying rent increases to inflation is vital, as every extra percentage point is less money for tenants to spend on other necessities like food, medical care, transportation, and childcare.
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
We're urging City Councilmembers Nazarian, Padilla, and Yaroslavsky to strengthen LARSO by:
-Implementing a rent increase formula based on 60% CPI All Items
-Capping rent increases at 3% annually with a 0% floor
-Removing existing bumps for utilities and additional occupants
-Implementing a rent increase formula based on 60% CPI All Items
-Capping rent increases at 3% annually with a 0% floor
-Removing existing bumps for utilities and additional occupants
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
We're urging City Councilmembers Nazarian, Padilla, and Yaroslavsky to strengthen LARSO by:
-Implementing a rent increase formula based on 60% CPI All Items
-Capping rent increases at 3% annually with a 0% floor
-Removing existing bumps for utilities and additional occupants
-Implementing a rent increase formula based on 60% CPI All Items
-Capping rent increases at 3% annually with a 0% floor
-Removing existing bumps for utilities and additional occupants
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
You know who's the real winner in all of this?
Medical tourism.
Medical tourism.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
You know who's the real winner in all of this?
Medical tourism.
Medical tourism.
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
Like sure, I could pay $1,000 dollars out of pocket for a single MRI. Or I could pay $3,000 for a one-week trip to Japan where I not only get the MRI, but a full physical including comprehensive blood work and you know a vacation.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Like sure, I could pay $1,000 dollars out of pocket for a single MRI. Or I could pay $3,000 for a one-week trip to Japan where I not only get the MRI, but a full physical including comprehensive blood work and you know a vacation.
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
In the struggle against authoritarianism, the pro-democracy opposition needs ruthlessly strategic leadership.
Chuck Schumer ain’t it. It’s time for him to resign. We don’t have time for more Schumer Surrenders.
Chuck Schumer ain’t it. It’s time for him to resign. We don’t have time for more Schumer Surrenders.
“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
In the struggle against authoritarianism, the pro-democracy opposition needs ruthlessly strategic leadership.
Chuck Schumer ain’t it. It’s time for him to resign. We don’t have time for more Schumer Surrenders.
Chuck Schumer ain’t it. It’s time for him to resign. We don’t have time for more Schumer Surrenders.
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
*Senate Democrats actually know how to use their power to counter Donald Trump and ensure that legislative funding gets spent—but this continuing resolution makes it clear they chose not to*
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
The Most Frustrating Thing About the Shutdown Cave - The American Prospect
Senate Democrats actually know how to use their power to counter Donald Trump and ensure that legislative funding gets spent—but this continuing resolution makes it clear they chose not to.
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
*Senate Democrats actually know how to use their power to counter Donald Trump and ensure that legislative funding gets spent—but this continuing resolution makes it clear they chose not to*
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
by @ddayen.bsky.social
November 10, 2025
prospect.org/2025/11/10/m...
Reposted by geraldmcgrew
The right have just carried out a successful hit on the BBC, forcing a Tory Director-General to resign. Expect even more positive coverage of Reform.
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The right have just carried out a successful hit on the BBC, forcing a Tory Director-General to resign. Expect even more positive coverage of Reform.