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Many of you followed me because my post about adopting Zeppole got a lot of traction, and now, he needs your help!

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Heyo! I am in #SanJoséCA at Mexican Heritage Plaza for this WET Sunday afternoon's emergency "HANDS OFF VENEZUELA" protest.

So far, about 50 people have gathered and a speaker system is being set up. There's very little shelter from the rain so not sure how much I'll be able to post 😅
As of right now, I am aware of one emergency "HANDS OFF VENEZUELA" protest for the #SouthSFBayArea that was posted online around midnight.

Tomorrow 3 p.m. @ Mexican Heritage Plaza in #SanJoséCA.
January 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The only people I won’t talk shit to regarding our actions in Venezuela are my Venezuelan friends. They’re much more clear-eyed about the threat of US intervention and their elation over the removal of Maduro is completely understandable.
January 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I don’t really give a shit if Maduro is a bad guy or not, that’s not the issue here and acting like it is only gives legitimacy to extrajudicial murder and the violation of international law. Get your fucking heads out of your asses.
January 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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By framing this brazen act of aggression in euphemistic terms, the media is falling in line with Trump.
The Media Refuses to Call Trump’s Venezuela Attack an Act of War
By framing the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro in euphemistic terms, the media is falling in line with Trump.
interc.pt
January 4, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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It’s all so so so stupid
January 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Scott Wiener put out a better statement than 99% of Dems, what a fucking nightmare country we live in
Trump must be impeached immediately. This is not how a democracy functions.
January 3, 2026 at 7:59 PM
This is the logical endpoint of decades of anti-communist rhetoric and neoliberalism.
January 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Chile part 2.
And there ya have it…

Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
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January 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Democrat leaders on this platform want you to believe they are the party of resistance while supporting genocide, rubber stamping Trump's nominees, folding on trans rights, using far-right rhetoric about migrants, working with mass surveillance companies, getting mad they weren't in on a coup.
January 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Reminder that two weeks ago, the US government had $900 billion to give to the military to be able to do things like commit war crimes in Venezuela, but they cut precisely the same amount in healthcare for poor and disabled folks in July, and millions more people are losing healthcare as we speak.
January 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Big day for people who don’t know what the song Fortunate Son is about
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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As always I also have to remind people that Venezuela in particular is an extremely polarised society where family members have often stopped talking to each other over their politics so I urge some caution before you take any individual Venezuelan's take on this as the settled will of the people
January 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.

It’s about oil and regime change.

And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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your moment of zen
January 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.

consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Love that Bernie Wagenblast voice of the NYC subway is the announcer for Zohran’s inauguration.

www.them.us/story/bernie...
Bernie Wagenblast Is Our MTA Princess
Pari Kim of ‘Love on the Spectrum’ fame talks to the trans MTA voice actor about trains, online bullying, and LGBTQ+ representation.
www.them.us
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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day one in mamdani’s new york
January 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Happy new year my friends!
January 1, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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BREAKING: Explosions felt across New York City as full socialism begins
January 1, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Thanks to everyone who made 2025 so incredible for us over at @derspekter.bsky.social! We need your support to keep this rolling in 2026!
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January 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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December 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has read, written, donated, reached out, and made Der Spekter what it is today. We couldn't have done it without you, and we're only going to continue to grow from here. We hope you'll join us.
December 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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It's been a big year for Der Spekter! We've published 45 pieces across a variety of subjects, expanded our readership on all platforms, hosted a meetup in New York City, and much more. Check out our highlights for the year, learn more about us, and consider contributing in 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I am once again tapping the sign (also please yell at me to actually write this piece)
working on something...
December 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The GOP’s midterm strategy is literally just Comet Pizza
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM