Ryan Abt (He/Him)
@ryanabt.bsky.social
History PhD in the intersection of Education (NYC & Texas), anti-racism, & Holocaust Memory. I also have opinions based on my evangelical upbringing and my anabaptist views.
Protect immigrants, Protect LGBTQ+, Protect PoC, Protect everyone!
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Ryan Abt (He/Him)
@ryanabt.bsky.social
· Jun 20
It’s Juneteenth, so I’ve put together a list of history books that have helped me better understand slavery and its impact today. Knowing this can help us better secure the elusive equality for all promised at this nation’s founding.
Please make suggestions. Particularly by scholars of color.
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Please make suggestions. Particularly by scholars of color.
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A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
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This echoes the conservative counterargument to union rights a century ago, the so-called "liberty of contract."
As FDR's Interior Secretary Harold Ickes noted, that kind of "liberty" merely gave helpless individuals the freedom to "drive a bargain with a great corporation."
As FDR's Interior Secretary Harold Ickes noted, that kind of "liberty" merely gave helpless individuals the freedom to "drive a bargain with a great corporation."
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This echoes the conservative counterargument to union rights a century ago, the so-called "liberty of contract."
As FDR's Interior Secretary Harold Ickes noted, that kind of "liberty" merely gave helpless individuals the freedom to "drive a bargain with a great corporation."
As FDR's Interior Secretary Harold Ickes noted, that kind of "liberty" merely gave helpless individuals the freedom to "drive a bargain with a great corporation."
This shouldn’t be controversial. Apply to antisemitism but also any form of bigotry really, but the difficult thing is that you need to do it even if you don’t understand why it’s attracting that or how it is bigoted or borderline.
If I posted a thing that’s attracting a lot of antisemitism, I’d delete that thing.
That’s correct. And before someone accuses me of antisemitism, this tabulation of AIPAC donations was the only one I found. The size of donations from oil, big pharma, big tech, big agro, NRA & individual billionaires dwarfs these numbers. End Citizens United because lobbyists corrupt our leaders.
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This shouldn’t be controversial. Apply to antisemitism but also any form of bigotry really, but the difficult thing is that you need to do it even if you don’t understand why it’s attracting that or how it is bigoted or borderline.
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If folks want to build a stronger Democratic party the simple fact is the only way you can do that is voting in more Democrats.
Maybe those are primary challengers that match your views better. Maybe it's "anyone as long as they're a Dem." When it comes time for elections there is no substitute.
Maybe those are primary challengers that match your views better. Maybe it's "anyone as long as they're a Dem." When it comes time for elections there is no substitute.
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
If folks want to build a stronger Democratic party the simple fact is the only way you can do that is voting in more Democrats.
Maybe those are primary challengers that match your views better. Maybe it's "anyone as long as they're a Dem." When it comes time for elections there is no substitute.
Maybe those are primary challengers that match your views better. Maybe it's "anyone as long as they're a Dem." When it comes time for elections there is no substitute.
I’m begging men to be normal and, I can’t believe I have to say this, not argue with women about the effect of menstruation by sending them evidence of your blood. Or really just don’t argue with them about that at all.
Honestly I’ve found it wise not to argue with them.
Honestly I’ve found it wise not to argue with them.
He sent me a picture of his blood donation bag.
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I’m begging men to be normal and, I can’t believe I have to say this, not argue with women about the effect of menstruation by sending them evidence of your blood. Or really just don’t argue with them about that at all.
Honestly I’ve found it wise not to argue with them.
Honestly I’ve found it wise not to argue with them.
This is, I think, a helpful thread regarding a topic that can get sticky quick.
It’s useful because denies the assumption that what is is what always has been or must be.
It points to contingency in history.
AIPAC isn’t powerful because of AIPAC particularly. But because of the circumstances.
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It’s useful because denies the assumption that what is is what always has been or must be.
It points to contingency in history.
AIPAC isn’t powerful because of AIPAC particularly. But because of the circumstances.
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The broad vibe shift against an organization like AIPAC is good overall and indicates something serious in the underlying direction of the Democratic base but I think, and have for a long time now thought, it was always a bit too simplistic to chalk up the pro-Israel consensus *to* AIPAC et al.
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is, I think, a helpful thread regarding a topic that can get sticky quick.
It’s useful because denies the assumption that what is is what always has been or must be.
It points to contingency in history.
AIPAC isn’t powerful because of AIPAC particularly. But because of the circumstances.
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It’s useful because denies the assumption that what is is what always has been or must be.
It points to contingency in history.
AIPAC isn’t powerful because of AIPAC particularly. But because of the circumstances.
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I know I’m mocking his post here but I largely agree with Sen. Whitehouse here. We use the tools we have. And our Dem representatives are the tool we have.
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I know I’m mocking his post here but I largely agree with Sen. Whitehouse here. We use the tools we have. And our Dem representatives are the tool we have.
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The daily onslaught of actual antisemitism side by side w/ bad faith weaponization of antisemitism really is impacting Jews standing against the genocide. We are fighting the weaponization but we’re fighting antisemitism directed at us too. Please stop saying antisemitism isn’t an issue in the US
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The daily onslaught of actual antisemitism side by side w/ bad faith weaponization of antisemitism really is impacting Jews standing against the genocide. We are fighting the weaponization but we’re fighting antisemitism directed at us too. Please stop saying antisemitism isn’t an issue in the US
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The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
People are unironically reposting @mattyglesias.bsky.social and I’m gonna leave for a bit.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
People are unironically reposting @mattyglesias.bsky.social and I’m gonna leave for a bit.
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"When it comes to the issue of Palestinian rights going forward, I will say that the younger generation, of both Jews and non-Jews, take seriously the idea that we should have a principled, rights-based foreign policy— something I've long believed in"
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"When it comes to the issue of Palestinian rights going forward, I will say that the younger generation, of both Jews and non-Jews, take seriously the idea that we should have a principled, rights-based foreign policy— something I've long believed in"
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
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“Darth Vader” was an amalgamation of various Imperial Era generals and cyborgs that were combined in histories written centuries after the fact
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“Darth Vader” was an amalgamation of various Imperial Era generals and cyborgs that were combined in histories written centuries after the fact
This exactly. It was donors and feckless moderates who chose this AGAINST many voters and reps in the party.
Absolutely insane to blow up your coalition in the face of fascism.
Absolutely insane to blow up your coalition in the face of fascism.
Schumer could not have done more to lend credence to the progressive criticism of the Democratic establishment. There was no political pressure from the constituency to end the shutdown. You ended it for the donors. Stupifying politics. Kaine wants to break? Crush him.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This exactly. It was donors and feckless moderates who chose this AGAINST many voters and reps in the party.
Absolutely insane to blow up your coalition in the face of fascism.
Absolutely insane to blow up your coalition in the face of fascism.
What a needed post.
So name the other interest groups, not just the ones people associate with Jews
I think the relevance is in showing that they are consistently immoral & unprincipled people who take money & marching orders from multiple evil interest groups.
It's not a surprise they are united in this when they are united in other injustices
It's not a surprise they are united in this when they are united in other injustices
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
What a needed post.
It’s either this OR they recognize it as significant and dangerous but fear the reordering of society that would come from fighting it.
I think it’s the latter but they tell themselves the former for comfort regarding their cowardice.
I think it’s the latter but they tell themselves the former for comfort regarding their cowardice.
seems to me that those democrats inclined not to fight perceive themselves as living through a somewhat ordinary cycle of presidential overreach and backlash and not something much more significant and dangerous
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s either this OR they recognize it as significant and dangerous but fear the reordering of society that would come from fighting it.
I think it’s the latter but they tell themselves the former for comfort regarding their cowardice.
I think it’s the latter but they tell themselves the former for comfort regarding their cowardice.
Senate Dems just told America that they were willing to shut down the government for 41 days in order to appear to care about democracy and healthcare.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Senate Dems just told America that they were willing to shut down the government for 41 days in order to appear to care about democracy and healthcare.
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I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
Why do so many people believe the Republican claim that Dems are spineless politicians?
During this shutdown, Republicans were fighting for something. Even if I disagree with what that something was.
Democrats proved they were fighting to look like they were fighting for something.
During this shutdown, Republicans were fighting for something. Even if I disagree with what that something was.
Democrats proved they were fighting to look like they were fighting for something.
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Why do so many people believe the Republican claim that Dems are spineless politicians?
During this shutdown, Republicans were fighting for something. Even if I disagree with what that something was.
Democrats proved they were fighting to look like they were fighting for something.
During this shutdown, Republicans were fighting for something. Even if I disagree with what that something was.
Democrats proved they were fighting to look like they were fighting for something.
Fascism is empowered when you compromise to it. It whimpers and falls when you stand up to it.
Call these senators now and tell them you’ll spend money and effort primarying them if they comprise with fascism.
Call these senators now and tell them you’ll spend money and effort primarying them if they comprise with fascism.
Call them:
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Fascism is empowered when you compromise to it. It whimpers and falls when you stand up to it.
Call these senators now and tell them you’ll spend money and effort primarying them if they comprise with fascism.
Call these senators now and tell them you’ll spend money and effort primarying them if they comprise with fascism.
I think shots at random fan bases is my favorite genre.
Someone in reddit posted a video of every elimination game the Texas Ranger have lost. No reason. Just posted. In the middle of World Series posts a random rangers hating montage.
Someone in reddit posted a video of every elimination game the Texas Ranger have lost. No reason. Just posted. In the middle of World Series posts a random rangers hating montage.
another sunday, another 80% of my timeline being bills fans Posting Through It
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I think shots at random fan bases is my favorite genre.
Someone in reddit posted a video of every elimination game the Texas Ranger have lost. No reason. Just posted. In the middle of World Series posts a random rangers hating montage.
Someone in reddit posted a video of every elimination game the Texas Ranger have lost. No reason. Just posted. In the middle of World Series posts a random rangers hating montage.
Which is why I think the Dems need to stake out lines right now that the entirety of the ICE machinery. That anyone deployed in Trump’s anti-immigration machinery is deemed part of a conspiracy.
They’re wearing masks so they can’t be prosecuted later. As long as they think they can’t be prosecuted, their crimes will intensify. They will torture, starve and kill, as they have already, on greater and greater scale.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
I’ve come to believe that we need to gather considerable forces and a campaign to demand the removal of face masks by ICE, Border Patrol, FBI and police.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Which is why I think the Dems need to stake out lines right now that the entirety of the ICE machinery. That anyone deployed in Trump’s anti-immigration machinery is deemed part of a conspiracy.
I am appalled that people who were just flat out wrong—about MAGA being fascist, about anti-Affirmative Action not being racist, about GWoT not being authoritarian—are being listened to just because they realized Trump is bad.
Yall, welcome them in, but don’t let them bring their ideology.
Yall, welcome them in, but don’t let them bring their ideology.
In the midst of all that we are facing, I want us to think about who we are being told to look to for understanding in this moment, who is being propped up as the voice of wisdom, and ask how right were they in predicting this, a year ago, 5, 8 years ago, and then ask why they are being centered now
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I am appalled that people who were just flat out wrong—about MAGA being fascist, about anti-Affirmative Action not being racist, about GWoT not being authoritarian—are being listened to just because they realized Trump is bad.
Yall, welcome them in, but don’t let them bring their ideology.
Yall, welcome them in, but don’t let them bring their ideology.
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With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”