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JSelden
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NYC-based climate activist who believes that Robert Moses has had his way with our streets long enough.
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“[The New York for All Act] ends the 287(g) agreement that deputizes local law enforcement to act as agents of ICE. It ensures immigrants don't feel persecuted by senseless law enforcement,” said Luba Cortes, our lead immigration organizer.

✊️ Passing #NY4All is vital to protecting ALL NYers!
NYS advocates: Gov. Hochul must pass immigrant protections | Fingerlakes1.com
New York advocates want Gov. Kathy Hochul to guarantee immigrant rights protections amid immigration actions and a second killing by immigration agents in Minneapolis this month. Hochul…
www.fingerlakes1.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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The delivery people of NYC get the next cover of the New Yorker with cover art by Peter de Sève, “New York’s Finest”
January 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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This is a really incredible piece. Share it widely 🎁https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/?gift=C-rzmQ8PsUHt15odxTKJDn7xrpPNxSpotkNz_P27oI0
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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Star Tribune: “Republican Chris Madel made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor’s race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s ‘stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.’”
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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"When I get into these funks, it’s like I start believing that climate change is something separate from state violence—and it’s not."
Wrote myself a pep talk to get back to work tomorrow. It helped me. Hope it helps you.
I don't know how to do this
But I'm going to keep doing it anyway.
heated.world
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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@schumer.senate.gov has the power – & the moral obligation – to lead his caucus in meaningfully imposing limits on ICE’s violent and illegal practices as a condition of providing this money now.

Call him (212) 486-4430!

@indivisible.org @50501movement.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Looking at the members of the City Council's Transportation Committee, 60.8% of their constituents' households are car-free!

We're a city of public transit riders. It's great to see a committee that reflects the way the majority of New Yorkers get around!
January 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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It's time to protect New York's kids from microplastics.

Our legislators have the opportunity to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.

Looking to @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, @hollylupi.bsky.social, and @alstirpe.bsky.social for leadership. #PupsForPRRIA
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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New York City turned OUT.
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social ✊❤️
January 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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This was once Park Avenue. Bring it back:
January 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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These two Very Good Dogs want their small human to thrive. They don't want her eating microplastics because of plastic packaging. Please, @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, put the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act up for a vote.
#PupsForPRRIA
December 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Pepper here supports #PupsForPRRIA! @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, protect our pups from plastics and bring the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749/S1464) up for a vote ASAP! #PeopleOverPlastic

Send Heastie a letter: bit.ly/4pV2ZJl
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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In 2024, the city’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped to levels not seen since 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic — a sign, environmentalists say, that new climate policies are making a difference.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop to Pandemic Levels in Sign of Local Climate Laws’ Impact
Phasing out fuel oil in buildings, improved energy efficiency and cleaner, greener cars contributed to a 5% decline between 2023 and 2024.
buff.ly
December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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The Department of Transportation under Mayor Mamdani will be "committed to actually achieving" the Streets Master Plan, as well as other Vision Zero strategies for safety as key elements of achieving fast and free buses, says incoming deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan. buff.ly/fpBtmci
Incoming Deputy Mayor: 'We Will Deliver Excellence' on Streets Master Plan and Vision Zero - Streetsblog New York City
Call him Dean The Dream Fuleihan. The incoming top deputy mayor in the Mamdani administration said on Monday that the new leadership of the Department of Transportation will be “committed to actually…
buff.ly
December 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Woman comes to US at age 6. Graduates nursing school. Work permit. No criminal record. Snatched and imprisoned by ICE for 6 months now. About to be forced back to Honduras. A life destroyed and one less nurse. Merry Christmas.

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December 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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We do not need elected officials to pay lip service and wait until it’s too late for meaningful change. We need them to fight to protect our pensions and our city.

Comptroller-elect Levine @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, we hope that's you.
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Very disappointed that Comptroller Lander and the NYCERS trustees did not vote to protect the hard-earned money of city workers by taking business away from asset managers that ignore the financial risks of climate change.
Breaking: A bad end to the year for NYC to protect the pension funds and the planet.

We’re Looking to Levine as the Pensions Punt
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Romeo supports #PupsForPRRIA! @cheastie protect our pups from plastics and bring the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749/S1464) up for a vote ASAP! #PeopleOverPlastic
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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NEW: Outgoing NYC Comptroller Brad Lander wants the city pension funds to pull $42 billion from BlackRock over climate concerns.

This Wednesday is their last chance to take action before his term runs out. nysfocus.com/2025/12/15/b...
Will New York City Drop BlackRock Over Climate?
Outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander wants the city’s pension funds to reconsider $42 billion in investments with the firm, but it may fall to his successor…
nysfocus.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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New preprint: Empathy, Thick and Thin
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

It is perhaps foolhardy to attempt to say something new about a topic as widely studied as empathy. I tried anyway! 1/
December 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Apollo is all in for #PupsForPRRIA!
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social , please protect our pups from the hazards of plastic by bringing the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749)up for a vote ASAP! #PeopleOverPlastic @beyondplastics.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Finn supports #PupsForPRRIA!
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, please protect our pups from plastics & bring the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749) up for a vote ASAP! #PeopleOverPlastic @nycd16-indivisible.bsky.social
@foodandwater.bsky.social @beyondplastics.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM