David Zoltan (he/they)
@wonkicorn.bsky.social
Human Rights Activist specializing in Housing & Disability policy. Queer, multiply disabled, formerly homeless, socialist, abolitionist, anti-Zionist Jew & son of immigrants. Antifa, always.
All opinions are my own, not of any organization, unless stated.
All opinions are my own, not of any organization, unless stated.
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“Do not be overwhelmed by the world's grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” -Rabbi Tarfon
~8,460 ppl/day die in the US. ~12.7% of US are on SNAP. If we assume even distribution (extremely conservative as poor ppl die at higher rates), that's ~1,074 ppl/day on SNAP dying. For a program helping 42M ppl nationwide, they're less than 1/2 year (173 days) behind. That's astoundingly good.
You really gotta follow up on an underspecified claim like “we found 186k dead people.”
People die every day, and the government is always going to be some amount behind in working out the administrative consequences, but that doesn’t mean the deceased’s EBT accounts were somehow used for fraud.
People die every day, and the government is always going to be some amount behind in working out the administrative consequences, but that doesn’t mean the deceased’s EBT accounts were somehow used for fraud.
Brooke Rollins: "SNAP is a broken program. SNAP is full of corruption. We found 186,000 dead people."
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
~8,460 ppl/day die in the US. ~12.7% of US are on SNAP. If we assume even distribution (extremely conservative as poor ppl die at higher rates), that's ~1,074 ppl/day on SNAP dying. For a program helping 42M ppl nationwide, they're less than 1/2 year (173 days) behind. That's astoundingly good.
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Pizzagate: If you replace the word “hot dog” with “little boy” and “pizza party” with “child sex orgy,” you will see the lengths these elites go to cover up their crimes.
Real elite emails: Send me nude pictures of those 8th graders we abused last weekend post-haste! I am the Ambassador to Turkey.
Real elite emails: Send me nude pictures of those 8th graders we abused last weekend post-haste! I am the Ambassador to Turkey.
November 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Pizzagate: If you replace the word “hot dog” with “little boy” and “pizza party” with “child sex orgy,” you will see the lengths these elites go to cover up their crimes.
Real elite emails: Send me nude pictures of those 8th graders we abused last weekend post-haste! I am the Ambassador to Turkey.
Real elite emails: Send me nude pictures of those 8th graders we abused last weekend post-haste! I am the Ambassador to Turkey.
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This is absolutely the tactic. So many arrests were just someone taking a step over a line, or not knowing new rules the cops just made up, or at curfew, cops targeting protesters who were mouthy earlier in the day. Or no apparent reason at all. Prosecutors really should drop all of these.
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This is absolutely the tactic. So many arrests were just someone taking a step over a line, or not knowing new rules the cops just made up, or at curfew, cops targeting protesters who were mouthy earlier in the day. Or no apparent reason at all. Prosecutors really should drop all of these.
Mazel tov, Katie Wilson. May this signal ever-growing strength for housing justice issues across America in the years to come.
Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Mazel tov, Katie Wilson. May this signal ever-growing strength for housing justice issues across America in the years to come.
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ICE agents are targeting rideshare drivers at O'Hare airport, leaving immigrant drivers scared following the disappearances of friends with TPS, asylum status, refugee status, or green cards. Hear our organizer, Lori Simmons, talk more in Chicago Reader. https://ow.ly/bxEX50XqJ8o
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
ICE agents are targeting rideshare drivers at O'Hare airport, leaving immigrant drivers scared following the disappearances of friends with TPS, asylum status, refugee status, or green cards. Hear our organizer, Lori Simmons, talk more in Chicago Reader. https://ow.ly/bxEX50XqJ8o
He had a Nazi tattoo that he only got rid of because it was exposed in this race. That should have been enough for everyone to abandon him right then and there. Please, ffs, lift up a different progressive candidate.
A survey, conducted on behalf of the Democratic group EMILYs List and obtained by POLITICO, finds that most voters wouldn’t support Platner over Republican Sen. Susan Collins after learning of his past social media posts
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
EMILYs List poll: Platner will lose Maine Senate race
The Maine Senate race is all but a must-win for Democrats looking to take back the Senate.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
He had a Nazi tattoo that he only got rid of because it was exposed in this race. That should have been enough for everyone to abandon him right then and there. Please, ffs, lift up a different progressive candidate.
Eileen O’Neill Burke is Cook County State’s Attorney, in charge of Chicago's prosecutors. Since elected, she's made systematic changes to (1) incarcerate more people, (2) dismantle policies meant to protect the rights of people prior to conviction, & (3) increase her budget. Learn more on Dec 10th.
Who's Your Jailer? Teach-in
Eileen O’Neill Burke is the head of the State’s Attorney’s Office, in charge of Chicago’s prosecutors. Since she was elected last year, Burke has made systematic changes to... (1) incarcerate more pe...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Eileen O’Neill Burke is Cook County State’s Attorney, in charge of Chicago's prosecutors. Since elected, she's made systematic changes to (1) incarcerate more people, (2) dismantle policies meant to protect the rights of people prior to conviction, & (3) increase her budget. Learn more on Dec 10th.
Critical read. The tactics described here aren't just used by one Big Bad landlord either. They are standard practice.
This one also just happens to have ties to Zionism which is extra awful but also extremely telling. It's all connected.
This one also just happens to have ties to Zionism which is extra awful but also extremely telling. It's all connected.
The Eviction Kings
One of Israel’s biggest companies is taking over huge swaths of US real estate—and tenants are paying the price.
www.thenation.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Critical read. The tactics described here aren't just used by one Big Bad landlord either. They are standard practice.
This one also just happens to have ties to Zionism which is extra awful but also extremely telling. It's all connected.
This one also just happens to have ties to Zionism which is extra awful but also extremely telling. It's all connected.
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In the US, law enforcement isn't just legally allowed to lie to you, they're ENCOURAGED to. OTOH, your lawyer is legally prohibited from lying to you and can lose her license for it.
Which of those professions, though, do you reflexively associate more with lying?
You're not immune to copaganda.
Which of those professions, though, do you reflexively associate more with lying?
You're not immune to copaganda.
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In the US, law enforcement isn't just legally allowed to lie to you, they're ENCOURAGED to. OTOH, your lawyer is legally prohibited from lying to you and can lose her license for it.
Which of those professions, though, do you reflexively associate more with lying?
You're not immune to copaganda.
Which of those professions, though, do you reflexively associate more with lying?
You're not immune to copaganda.
The Senate Dems have nothing to say because they were all fucking in on this deal.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
MoveOn, Indivisible, Our Revolution, and 6 Democrats have called on Chuck Schumer to step aside as leader.
So we asked all 40 Democratic senators who didn’t cave to Republicans if they still think Schumer is the right leader.
Here's what they said.
@andrewperez.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social
So we asked all 40 Democratic senators who didn’t cave to Republicans if they still think Schumer is the right leader.
Here's what they said.
@andrewperez.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The Senate Dems have nothing to say because they were all fucking in on this deal.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
Israel must be dismantled and replaced with a true democracy that upholds the human and civil rights of all people.
“Israeli soldiers have described a free-for-all in Gaza and a breakdown in norms and legal constraints, with civilians killed at the whim of individual officers.”
The stories will get worse over time as censorship erodes. But we knew and didn’t stop it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The stories will get worse over time as censorship erodes. But we knew and didn’t stop it.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Israel must be dismantled and replaced with a true democracy that upholds the human and civil rights of all people.
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These people need to be reminded they work for us & if they won't do the jobs we elected them to do, we drop them.
We need to stop treating electeds like they're important to us.
They aren't.
They're there to perform a representative role. If they fail, we swap them out with someone who will.
We need to stop treating electeds like they're important to us.
They aren't.
They're there to perform a representative role. If they fail, we swap them out with someone who will.
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
These people need to be reminded they work for us & if they won't do the jobs we elected them to do, we drop them.
We need to stop treating electeds like they're important to us.
They aren't.
They're there to perform a representative role. If they fail, we swap them out with someone who will.
We need to stop treating electeds like they're important to us.
They aren't.
They're there to perform a representative role. If they fail, we swap them out with someone who will.
Important thread.
I’m going to rant and rave A LOT about how there are (almost certainly) going to be major cuts to state provided HCBS.
(Home and Community Based Services, separate from mandated Long Term Services/Supports)
Why not give ya a quick breakdown of what some of those community focused programs are!?
(Home and Community Based Services, separate from mandated Long Term Services/Supports)
Why not give ya a quick breakdown of what some of those community focused programs are!?
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Important thread.
Primary. Them. All.
Every damn Senate Democrat. Every one. Yes, Bernie and King too. No fucking mercy.
Every damn Senate Democrat. Every one. Yes, Bernie and King too. No fucking mercy.
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Primary. Them. All.
Every damn Senate Democrat. Every one. Yes, Bernie and King too. No fucking mercy.
Every damn Senate Democrat. Every one. Yes, Bernie and King too. No fucking mercy.
Fuck this shit. No senator has any ground to stand on where it comes to solidarity. They abandoned the people. They need to be held accountable, not coddled like fucking children. They're some of the most powerful people on Earth & millionaires to boot. They don't represent us.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Fuck this shit. No senator has any ground to stand on where it comes to solidarity. They abandoned the people. They need to be held accountable, not coddled like fucking children. They're some of the most powerful people on Earth & millionaires to boot. They don't represent us.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
They are all collaborators.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
Also, if you all unconditionally support Democrats, fascism will always rise. They’re not here to stop fascism, they’re here to stop you.
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
They are all collaborators.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
If even Indivisible is this mad, you done fucked up.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If even Indivisible is this mad, you done fucked up.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
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If you're compelled to tell people not to be mad at Dems right now because it's really the GOP's fault: several things can be and are true at once. The GOP is a fascist nightmare. And the Dems are complicit. It's not really that complicated anymore.
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If you're compelled to tell people not to be mad at Dems right now because it's really the GOP's fault: several things can be and are true at once. The GOP is a fascist nightmare. And the Dems are complicit. It's not really that complicated anymore.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
Make not accepting any corporate dollars whatsoever a base requirement for your vote. Won't fix everything, but it's a start.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Make not accepting any corporate dollars whatsoever a base requirement for your vote. Won't fix everything, but it's a start.
Primary. Them. All.
Primary. Them. All.
Signed. The ADL is a hate group at this point.
NEW: We just launched a Jewish petition condemning the ADL's racist "Mamdani Monitor." Add your name and help spread the word: www.bendthearc.us/reject_adl_mamdani_monitor
Add your name: American Jews reject the ADL’s racist “Mamdani Monitor”
If the ADL wants to keep Jews isolated from our allies and neighbors, their time as Jewish leaders is over.
www.bendthearc.us
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Signed. The ADL is a hate group at this point.
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@schumer.senate.gov Sir, it is time for you to step down. You are now complicit in the cruelty of this administration. Also, you are a dumbass for caving.
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
@schumer.senate.gov Sir, it is time for you to step down. You are now complicit in the cruelty of this administration. Also, you are a dumbass for caving.
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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Every single person in Little Village fighting ICE/BP this week, each one of those people had more courage than the entire party leadership put together. Every single person in the street resisting in LA, Portland, Chicago, they're ALL showing more backbone than useless top tiers of Dem apparatus
I keep seeing regular Americans taking more risks every day to fight tyranny, want, and cynicism than I see from the opposition party, and I imagine many of those regular Americans are asking themselves what the value proposition of such an opposition party is, really
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Every single person in Little Village fighting ICE/BP this week, each one of those people had more courage than the entire party leadership put together. Every single person in the street resisting in LA, Portland, Chicago, they're ALL showing more backbone than useless top tiers of Dem apparatus
Brilliant. Thank you for giving masterful voice to all my frustrations, @thetattooedjew.com.
shoutout to all the Dems who sold out the American people tonight, but a huge “fuck you” goes to Senator Fetterman for being an especially giant, unbreakable piece of shit from the dehydrated ass of the Democratic Party 🥰
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Brilliant. Thank you for giving masterful voice to all my frustrations, @thetattooedjew.com.