Nick TP
@nixotalkspoli.bsky.social
political science side account from my main. CO. he/him. left leaning. degrees in conflict resolution & political science. international politics & US domestic. 🏳️🌈🇺🇦🇵🇸
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Nick TP
@nixotalkspoli.bsky.social
· Feb 29
hello my name is Nico. I have a master's degree in conflict resolution, with bachelor's degrees in Political Science & International Studies. I wrote a thesis on frozen conflicts in Eastern Europe. now with hashtags, I'd like to post more to help make bluesky a useful tool for keeping up with news.
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"blending governance and family business"
for the love of
for the love of
Saudi officials used President Trump’s state visit in May to pique his interest in a major real estate development, the latest example of Trump blending governance and family business, particularly in Persian Gulf countries. nyti.ms/4r7mboU
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"blending governance and family business"
for the love of
for the love of
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I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
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There are 535 people missing from the table.
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U.S. official says the 'table is being set' for possible military action against Venezuela
The country's largest aircraft carrier is expected to join thousands of service members in the northern Caribbean Sunday. But it's unclear if President Trump will use military force.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
There are 535 people missing from the table.
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those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling Stone. As a result, the majority of VIBE employees were laid off. If you have the means to give, this team could use the support! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...
Donate to Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs, organized by Mya Abraham
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling S… Mya Abraham needs your support for Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs
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November 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures
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Liniker wins 3 Latin Grammys—becomes most-winning trans woman in Grammy history
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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Liniker wins 3 Latin Grammys—becomes most-winning trans woman in Grammy history
The Black trans singer-songwriter has now won a total of four Latin Grammy Awards.
www.out.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Liniker wins 3 Latin Grammys—becomes most-winning trans woman in Grammy history
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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Buttigieg polled an impressive 0% with Black voters. Zero. Percent.
Do you know how kind and friendly Black voters are? Everyone gets like 3%, just for showing up! You have to work to go down from there!
It's 2025, And I still run into people that don't know why Black voters don't like Buttigieg.
Do you know how kind and friendly Black voters are? Everyone gets like 3%, just for showing up! You have to work to go down from there!
It's 2025, And I still run into people that don't know why Black voters don't like Buttigieg.
This is a straightforward Republican attack line, what the fuck is he doing
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Buttigieg polled an impressive 0% with Black voters. Zero. Percent.
Do you know how kind and friendly Black voters are? Everyone gets like 3%, just for showing up! You have to work to go down from there!
It's 2025, And I still run into people that don't know why Black voters don't like Buttigieg.
Do you know how kind and friendly Black voters are? Everyone gets like 3%, just for showing up! You have to work to go down from there!
It's 2025, And I still run into people that don't know why Black voters don't like Buttigieg.
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The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.
Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past
The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada. This move is part of the Catholic Church’s effort to address its role in suppressing Indigenous culture in the Americas.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.
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What is truly pathetic about Labour is that this is all they have got. They have failed so spectacularly already, despite a whacking great majority, to even attempt to govern positively that all they have is punching down on marginalised groups and saying "oh but Reform will be worse".
November 15, 2025 at 7:48 AM
What is truly pathetic about Labour is that this is all they have got. They have failed so spectacularly already, despite a whacking great majority, to even attempt to govern positively that all they have is punching down on marginalised groups and saying "oh but Reform will be worse".
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It only took 7 months, but my “why tariff banana?” crusade has FINALLY been vindicated: the White House has exempted bananas (and a bunch of other tropical fruits) from the tariffs today
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
It only took 7 months, but my “why tariff banana?” crusade has FINALLY been vindicated: the White House has exempted bananas (and a bunch of other tropical fruits) from the tariffs today
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
Now if they could just realize this whole trade war is stupid and counterproductive…
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Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions.
Epstein appeared to text with House member during Cohen hearing, documents show
Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to President Donald Trump’s personal attorney at a 20...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions.
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
“If less people are buying stuff, prices will come down” as if less people buying stuff isn’t bad for business or the general economy
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: "Cutting down net migration to 0, potentially even negative because of the deportations that have been occurring, I think is very deflationary."
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“If less people are buying stuff, prices will come down” as if less people buying stuff isn’t bad for business or the general economy
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NEW: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, along with the family of Virginia Giuffre, have written to Congress — demanding members vote to release the Epstein files.
"There is no middle ground here. There is no hiding behind party affiliation."
"There is no middle ground here. There is no hiding behind party affiliation."
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NEW: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, along with the family of Virginia Giuffre, have written to Congress — demanding members vote to release the Epstein files.
"There is no middle ground here. There is no hiding behind party affiliation."
"There is no middle ground here. There is no hiding behind party affiliation."
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Zeteo Scoured 26,000 Epstein Docs. Here’s What We Found
You can search and review the emails here. Read what Epstein said about Trump, and his emails with Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Ehud Barak, and Larry Summers. From @premthakker.bsky.social and @micahflee.com:
zeteo.com/p/epstein-26...
You can search and review the emails here. Read what Epstein said about Trump, and his emails with Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Ehud Barak, and Larry Summers. From @premthakker.bsky.social and @micahflee.com:
zeteo.com/p/epstein-26...
Zeteo Scoured 26,000 Epstein Docs. Here’s What We Found
You can search and review the emails here. Read what Epstein said about Trump, and his emails with Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Ehud Barak, and Larry Summers.
zeteo.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Zeteo Scoured 26,000 Epstein Docs. Here’s What We Found
You can search and review the emails here. Read what Epstein said about Trump, and his emails with Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Ehud Barak, and Larry Summers. From @premthakker.bsky.social and @micahflee.com:
zeteo.com/p/epstein-26...
You can search and review the emails here. Read what Epstein said about Trump, and his emails with Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Ehud Barak, and Larry Summers. From @premthakker.bsky.social and @micahflee.com:
zeteo.com/p/epstein-26...
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Aftyn Behn — a social worker, state representative, and former Indivisible organizer — is running in a special election to flip #TN07.
If you want to elect a Democratic leader that we can count on to fight, please make some calls to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social GOTV: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
If you want to elect a Democratic leader that we can count on to fight, please make some calls to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social GOTV: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Aftyn Behn — a social worker, state representative, and former Indivisible organizer — is running in a special election to flip #TN07.
If you want to elect a Democratic leader that we can count on to fight, please make some calls to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social GOTV: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
If you want to elect a Democratic leader that we can count on to fight, please make some calls to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social GOTV: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is officially withdrawing a Biden-era plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the airlines.
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
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Again it’s not good that the most prominent leaders of the party keep insisting it’s a trap to talk about “identity” when the Trump administration is pushing white supremacy.
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Again it’s not good that the most prominent leaders of the party keep insisting it’s a trap to talk about “identity” when the Trump administration is pushing white supremacy.
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Broadview.
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Broadview.
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MAGA’s ongoing war on academic freedom, reflected in headlines from the last 24 hours.
November 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
MAGA’s ongoing war on academic freedom, reflected in headlines from the last 24 hours.
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“Israeli settlers burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank on Thursday”
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West Bank Mosque Is Burned as Israeli Settler Violence Surges
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November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Israeli settlers burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank on Thursday”
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This is a mainline view among Democratic communications operatives but monied interests and a lot of incumbents are more invested in punching left than building coalitions.
1/2 One of the big problems for the always-punching-left Democratic consultants is that they are waging ideological battles in public that actually _reinforce_ the left-wing image of the party that they are trying to fight. That is a risk they have decided
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November 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This is a mainline view among Democratic communications operatives but monied interests and a lot of incumbents are more invested in punching left than building coalitions.
I don’t understand how what Trump is going to the BBC isn’t considered an international incident
This just in: BBC chair Samir Shah has responded to Trump's legal threat by sending a "personal letter" making clear "that he and the Corporation are sorry for the edit of the President's speech." And/but the BBC also says Trump has no basis for a defamation lawsuit.
BBC statement in relation to Panorama - Trump: A Second Chance
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I don’t understand how what Trump is going to the BBC isn’t considered an international incident
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It took me five minutes on Google to discover that the Pentagon already has an Operation Southern Spear, which started in January, but maybe no one told the defense secretary www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It took me five minutes on Google to discover that the Pentagon already has an Operation Southern Spear, which started in January, but maybe no one told the defense secretary www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
So are we going to war with Venezuela, or??
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So are we going to war with Venezuela, or??