Matt Gonzales
@matttheg.bsky.social
Educator~ Organizer ~ Community Researcher ~ Policy Nerd ~ Musical Dragon ~ Chicano ~🚴🏽♂️ / scholar-advocate of school segregation, youth organizing, and education justice. https://linktr.ee/matttheg
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Matt Gonzales
@matttheg.bsky.social
· May 30
OP-ED: Will NYC stand up to Trump’s education agenda or fall in line?
Many New Yorkers may now question whether the City will continue to stand as a stronghold against the Trump administration’s harmful policies.
amsterdamnews.com
Check out my recent oped. amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/05...
Speaker Julie Menin cut a deal with racist MAGA republican Vernikov to secure her seat. I wonder if she supports her threatening student anti-war demonstrators, with a gun, or the fact that she has repeatedly attacked our mayor’s faith. This is disgraceful. www.jfrej.org/news/2026/01...
Tell Speaker Menin: Remove Vernikov from Antisemitism Taskforce!
Contact Speaker Menin NOW to remove Vernikov from a position of leadership immediately, and to commit to combating antisemitism alongside other forms of…
www.jfrej.org
February 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Speaker Julie Menin cut a deal with racist MAGA republican Vernikov to secure her seat. I wonder if she supports her threatening student anti-war demonstrators, with a gun, or the fact that she has repeatedly attacked our mayor’s faith. This is disgraceful. www.jfrej.org/news/2026/01...
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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I could say many bad true things about the governor's record, but I'll share just one, relevant to this:
Hochul got her first 15 minutes of fame as county clerk for refusing to follow state law requiring her to process driver's licenses for undocumented people.
She does not care about immigrants.
Hochul got her first 15 minutes of fame as county clerk for refusing to follow state law requiring her to process driver's licenses for undocumented people.
She does not care about immigrants.
I'm glad more people are posting about the New York for All Act, which would stop state + local agencies in NY from collaborating with ICE.
But Hochul won't sign it unless Delgado's numbers rise in the polls. To pass it, boosting #NY4All isn't enough; we need to boost @delgadoforny.bsky.social too.
But Hochul won't sign it unless Delgado's numbers rise in the polls. To pass it, boosting #NY4All isn't enough; we need to boost @delgadoforny.bsky.social too.
Kristi Noem is clearly unfit to lead, but here’s what we can control at home: New York for All would immediately bar local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I could say many bad true things about the governor's record, but I'll share just one, relevant to this:
Hochul got her first 15 minutes of fame as county clerk for refusing to follow state law requiring her to process driver's licenses for undocumented people.
She does not care about immigrants.
Hochul got her first 15 minutes of fame as county clerk for refusing to follow state law requiring her to process driver's licenses for undocumented people.
She does not care about immigrants.
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The Trump administration has declared war on the American people. The death, violence, and terrorism being perpetrated by his administration will only get worse. The Democrats are complicit.
We are the only ones who can keep each other safe. These are going to be dark times.
We are the only ones who can keep each other safe. These are going to be dark times.
January 24, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The Trump administration has declared war on the American people. The death, violence, and terrorism being perpetrated by his administration will only get worse. The Democrats are complicit.
We are the only ones who can keep each other safe. These are going to be dark times.
We are the only ones who can keep each other safe. These are going to be dark times.
We have a huge opportunity to reshape how NYC schools operate. Instead of focusing on serving a select few, we need a system that is designed to serve the many. The research is clear on this.
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...
Opinion: Mamdani should focus on diversity and enrichment over ‘gifted and talented’
Our research shows that many NYC parents don’t prioritize academic rigor based on test scores when considering which schools are best.
www.cityandstateny.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
We have a huge opportunity to reshape how NYC schools operate. Instead of focusing on serving a select few, we need a system that is designed to serve the many. The research is clear on this.
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...
I’ve known Kamar for many years and he is a great choice to lead our school system. He’s a strong instructional leader, a skilled coalition builder, and someone that is committed to equity and integration. I’m excited to see his leadership unfold as our Chancellor.
If I remember correctly, educational equity advocates have said all or mostly good things about Kamar Samuels over the years.
Looking forward to learning esp. what @matttheg.bsky.social, @drkysr.bsky.social, and @zansari8.bsky.social think—and what @aqeny.bsky.social and what rjps.org will do.
Looking forward to learning esp. what @matttheg.bsky.social, @drkysr.bsky.social, and @zansari8.bsky.social think—and what @aqeny.bsky.social and what rjps.org will do.
Kamar Samuels is Mamdani's pick to lead the DOE, three sources with knowledge of the plan tell City & State.
Big city team scoop by @hollypret.bsky.social, @anniemcdonough.bsky.social and @sahalied.bsky.social
www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
Big city team scoop by @hollypret.bsky.social, @anniemcdonough.bsky.social and @sahalied.bsky.social
www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...
January 2, 2026 at 10:32 PM
I’ve known Kamar for many years and he is a great choice to lead our school system. He’s a strong instructional leader, a skilled coalition builder, and someone that is committed to equity and integration. I’m excited to see his leadership unfold as our Chancellor.
Yes! We need bold leadership right now. Lindsey is ready to go.
“I cannot think of a community I care more about and I’m absolutely exploring if I can rise to the occasion for this moment. It’s been an honor and a lot of fun in the short time I’ve been talking to people in our community,” Boylan told The Post re a likely run for NYC city council district 3.
December 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Yes! We need bold leadership right now. Lindsey is ready to go.
Eric Adams doing everything he can to punish New Yorkers for not reelecting his crooked ass.
More incompetent and partisan panel members like Joe Borelli will only harm our children.
More incompetent and partisan panel members like Joe Borelli will only harm our children.
Adams has appointed a former GOP councilman to NYC's schools oversight panel, as the mayor continues to stack boards related to housing, policing and now education before Mamdani takes office, w/ @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social @josiestratman.bsky.social
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/15/a...
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/15/a...
Adams appoints GOP’s Borelli to school panel, stacking another board before Mamdani takes office
The string of eleventh-hour nominations have been viewed by Adams’ critics and supporters alike as an effort to stymie Mamdani’s Democratic Socialist agenda.
www.nydailynews.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Eric Adams doing everything he can to punish New Yorkers for not reelecting his crooked ass.
More incompetent and partisan panel members like Joe Borelli will only harm our children.
More incompetent and partisan panel members like Joe Borelli will only harm our children.
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It was a good day in NYC. The Council passed many good bills, including:
• The pro-community land trust Community Opportunity to Purchase Act;
• The overdue Street Vendors Licenses for All Act; and
• The Safer Sanctuary Act.
PS: @council.nyc.gov's account is informative and funny—worth a follow
• The pro-community land trust Community Opportunity to Purchase Act;
• The overdue Street Vendors Licenses for All Act; and
• The Safer Sanctuary Act.
PS: @council.nyc.gov's account is informative and funny—worth a follow
That’s a wrap for the last Stated Meeting of the year!
Read on to learn more about all the legislation passed. 🧵
Read on to learn more about all the legislation passed. 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
It was a good day in NYC. The Council passed many good bills, including:
• The pro-community land trust Community Opportunity to Purchase Act;
• The overdue Street Vendors Licenses for All Act; and
• The Safer Sanctuary Act.
PS: @council.nyc.gov's account is informative and funny—worth a follow
• The pro-community land trust Community Opportunity to Purchase Act;
• The overdue Street Vendors Licenses for All Act; and
• The Safer Sanctuary Act.
PS: @council.nyc.gov's account is informative and funny—worth a follow
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David Brooks, who wrote in the NYT last month, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out" is... in the latest Epstein photo dump published by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
December 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
David Brooks, who wrote in the NYT last month, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out" is... in the latest Epstein photo dump published by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
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A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
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I'm searching Getty Images and found some photos credited to the Boston Herald that redact the faces of ICE/federal agents. They don't redact the face of the guy they're arresting.
I'm curious about the ethics of doing this. I don't think I've ever seen this on Getty before.
I'm curious about the ethics of doing this. I don't think I've ever seen this on Getty before.
December 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I'm searching Getty Images and found some photos credited to the Boston Herald that redact the faces of ICE/federal agents. They don't redact the face of the guy they're arresting.
I'm curious about the ethics of doing this. I don't think I've ever seen this on Getty before.
I'm curious about the ethics of doing this. I don't think I've ever seen this on Getty before.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It’s an absolute honor to serve on Mayor-elect Mamdani’s transition team. We have lots of work to do, and I couldn’t be more proud to stand alongside many of my education justice comrades to help usher in a new era for NYC government!
The work is just getting started!! Let’s go!
The work is just getting started!! Let’s go!
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It’s an absolute honor to serve on Mayor-elect Mamdani’s transition team. We have lots of work to do, and I couldn’t be more proud to stand alongside many of my education justice comrades to help usher in a new era for NYC government!
The work is just getting started!! Let’s go!
The work is just getting started!! Let’s go!
Primary Schumer.
Just hours before polls are set to close, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to reveal who he cast his vote for in the New York City mayoral election amid his continued rejection to endorse the Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. bit.ly/49CEVpN
November 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Primary Schumer.
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Stephen Miller endorses Andrew Cuomo.
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Stephen Miller endorses Andrew Cuomo.
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Yall aren’t on IG, so here’s a GOTV I did with … @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Yall aren’t on IG, so here’s a GOTV I did with … @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
No, seriously.
Go to zohranfornyc.com/GOTV and let’s get it done.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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So the World Series MVP is an… immigrant
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
So the World Series MVP is an… immigrant
I’ve been a Dodgers fan since I came out the womb. I was overjoyed to see our wind last night. They should do the right thing and tell Trump to fuck all the way off. No visits for Nazi’s. c.org/RDbPyb8nmw
This campaign needs you now
Demand Los Angeles Dodgers skip trump white house visit
c.org
November 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I’ve been a Dodgers fan since I came out the womb. I was overjoyed to see our wind last night. They should do the right thing and tell Trump to fuck all the way off. No visits for Nazi’s. c.org/RDbPyb8nmw
Fresh off a 2-peat World Series win for the Dodgers and 10 days of travel, it was an absolute privilege to cast my vote (on the WFP line) for our next mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
Inwood early voting site was poppin! Lesssss goooo! #Zohran4NYC #SayNoToCuomo
Inwood early voting site was poppin! Lesssss goooo! #Zohran4NYC #SayNoToCuomo
November 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Fresh off a 2-peat World Series win for the Dodgers and 10 days of travel, it was an absolute privilege to cast my vote (on the WFP line) for our next mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
Inwood early voting site was poppin! Lesssss goooo! #Zohran4NYC #SayNoToCuomo
Inwood early voting site was poppin! Lesssss goooo! #Zohran4NYC #SayNoToCuomo
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I'd respect Schumer more if he simply said, "Look, if I vote for & support Mamdani, then we lose immense funding from billionaire donors. I can't take that risk."
That way, while still abject cowardice, at least his view is honest. As low as the bar is, I prefer an honest coward to a deceptive one.
That way, while still abject cowardice, at least his view is honest. As low as the bar is, I prefer an honest coward to a deceptive one.
November 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I'd respect Schumer more if he simply said, "Look, if I vote for & support Mamdani, then we lose immense funding from billionaire donors. I can't take that risk."
That way, while still abject cowardice, at least his view is honest. As low as the bar is, I prefer an honest coward to a deceptive one.
That way, while still abject cowardice, at least his view is honest. As low as the bar is, I prefer an honest coward to a deceptive one.