Becky Hoffman
@bhoffmanjc.bsky.social
Jersey City Resident and Berkshires lover; lighting professional and community activist.
This is definitely worth 20 minutes of your time to learn about our tax system.
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is definitely worth 20 minutes of your time to learn about our tax system.
This helped me understand the reasoning of the stay.
Great explainer
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This helped me understand the reasoning of the stay.
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A federal judge says the Trump administration "overplayed its hand" by inserting partisan language into workers' out-of-office autoreplies. n.pr/47wPCJg
Judge says Education Dept. partisan out-of-office emails violated First Amendment
A federal judge says the Trump administration "overplayed its hand" by inserting partisan language into workers' out-of-office autoreplies.
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A federal judge says the Trump administration "overplayed its hand" by inserting partisan language into workers' out-of-office autoreplies. n.pr/47wPCJg
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As far as I can tell (Propel data), no benefit money has been outlaid 11/1-11/4.
Only $90M in federal outlays to SNAP went out on 11/4. Lowest single day outlay in 3 years (as far as the tracker goes back).
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
#EconSky #SNAP
Only $90M in federal outlays to SNAP went out on 11/4. Lowest single day outlay in 3 years (as far as the tracker goes back).
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
#EconSky #SNAP
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As far as I can tell (Propel data), no benefit money has been outlaid 11/1-11/4.
Only $90M in federal outlays to SNAP went out on 11/4. Lowest single day outlay in 3 years (as far as the tracker goes back).
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
#EconSky #SNAP
Only $90M in federal outlays to SNAP went out on 11/4. Lowest single day outlay in 3 years (as far as the tracker goes back).
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
#EconSky #SNAP
The analysis of Nicholas Kristof in today’s NYT. My feelings exactly.
“In effect, Trump started a trade war and soon found that he was carrying a tariff to a knife fight. The trade bully unexpectedly found himself bullied, so he began to court China and make concessions.”
“In effect, Trump started a trade war and soon found that he was carrying a tariff to a knife fight. The trade bully unexpectedly found himself bullied, so he began to court China and make concessions.”
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The analysis of Nicholas Kristof in today’s NYT. My feelings exactly.
“In effect, Trump started a trade war and soon found that he was carrying a tariff to a knife fight. The trade bully unexpectedly found himself bullied, so he began to court China and make concessions.”
“In effect, Trump started a trade war and soon found that he was carrying a tariff to a knife fight. The trade bully unexpectedly found himself bullied, so he began to court China and make concessions.”
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🚨 Early voting in New Jersey starts TOMORROW!
🗳️ If you live in Hudson County, you can vote at any of these locations from Sat, 10/25 - Sun, 11/2.
🟢 Green sites = brand new voting locations!
Check out the map and make your plan to vote early! ✅
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
🗳️ If you live in Hudson County, you can vote at any of these locations from Sat, 10/25 - Sun, 11/2.
🟢 Green sites = brand new voting locations!
Check out the map and make your plan to vote early! ✅
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
October 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🚨 Early voting in New Jersey starts TOMORROW!
🗳️ If you live in Hudson County, you can vote at any of these locations from Sat, 10/25 - Sun, 11/2.
🟢 Green sites = brand new voting locations!
Check out the map and make your plan to vote early! ✅
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
🗳️ If you live in Hudson County, you can vote at any of these locations from Sat, 10/25 - Sun, 11/2.
🟢 Green sites = brand new voting locations!
Check out the map and make your plan to vote early! ✅
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
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The GOP and Trump could force a record number of Americans off of health insurance next year.
October 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The GOP and Trump could force a record number of Americans off of health insurance next year.
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
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Armed with placards and enthusiasm, a large crowd gathered in front of City Hall Saturday morning to register their displeasure with President Donald J. Trump and his policies.
jcitytimes.com/no-kings-day...
jcitytimes.com/no-kings-day...
No Kings Day Draws Hundreds to City Hall
Armed with placards and enthusiasm, a large crowd gathered in front of City Hall Saturday morning to register their displeasure with President Donald J. Trump and his policies. Jersey City’s …
jcitytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Armed with placards and enthusiasm, a large crowd gathered in front of City Hall Saturday morning to register their displeasure with President Donald J. Trump and his policies.
jcitytimes.com/no-kings-day...
jcitytimes.com/no-kings-day...
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@theguardian.com thank you for getting the crowd numbers right. Our newspaper of record @nytimes.com reported "thousands" marched. Stop marginalizing the resistance!
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
@theguardian.com thank you for getting the crowd numbers right. Our newspaper of record @nytimes.com reported "thousands" marched. Stop marginalizing the resistance!
Today’s #Nokings Jersey City with @kim.senate.gov
October 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today’s #Nokings Jersey City with @kim.senate.gov
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Wisdom from Schoolhouse Rock.
October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Wisdom from Schoolhouse Rock.
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The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.
The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.
It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!
The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.
It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers
White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.
reut.rs
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.
The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.
It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!
The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.
It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!
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📢 Join me for a Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, October 16th at 5:00PM to talk about the government shutdown, how it impacts our NJ communities, and what's at stake.
Your voice matters in this fight. Share your questions when you submit the RSVP form.
Your voice matters in this fight. Share your questions when you submit the RSVP form.
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📢 Join me for a Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, October 16th at 5:00PM to talk about the government shutdown, how it impacts our NJ communities, and what's at stake.
Your voice matters in this fight. Share your questions when you submit the RSVP form.
Your voice matters in this fight. Share your questions when you submit the RSVP form.
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The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. n.pr/48scGty
Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll
The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.
n.pr
October 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. n.pr/48scGty
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I'm attending NJ Victory 2025's event, “Knitty Gritty: Hit the Doors in Jersey City for NJ Democrats” - sign up now to join me! #NJVictory202 www.mobilize.us/njvictory202...
Knitty Gritty: Hit the Doors in Jersey City for NJ Democrats · NJ Victory 2025
Come knock doors in Jersey City to help Mikie Sherrill and the rest of the NJ Democrats get elected this November!
www.mobilize.us
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I'm attending NJ Victory 2025's event, “Knitty Gritty: Hit the Doors in Jersey City for NJ Democrats” - sign up now to join me! #NJVictory202 www.mobilize.us/njvictory202...
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Take it from me: You do NOT negotiate with abusers.
So if Trump wants to illegally take New Jersey’s funding, we have to fight back with everything we’ve got.
My idea? Eminent domain Trump’s golf course for affordable housing.
My debut in @nydailynews:
www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/t...
So if Trump wants to illegally take New Jersey’s funding, we have to fight back with everything we’ve got.
My idea? Eminent domain Trump’s golf course for affordable housing.
My debut in @nydailynews:
www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/t...
Trump took Gateway money, we must take his golf club
Take it from someone who’s spent years as a survivor advocate, working with people hurt by those in power: You do not negotiate with abusers.
www.nydailynews.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Take it from me: You do NOT negotiate with abusers.
So if Trump wants to illegally take New Jersey’s funding, we have to fight back with everything we’ve got.
My idea? Eminent domain Trump’s golf course for affordable housing.
My debut in @nydailynews:
www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/t...
So if Trump wants to illegally take New Jersey’s funding, we have to fight back with everything we’ve got.
My idea? Eminent domain Trump’s golf course for affordable housing.
My debut in @nydailynews:
www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/t...
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“That which is hateful to you, do not do unto your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn."
— Rabbi Hillel
— Rabbi Hillel
October 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“That which is hateful to you, do not do unto your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn."
— Rabbi Hillel
— Rabbi Hillel
As if irony isn’t already dead, the Hatch Act violation on the DOJ website, which blames Democrats for the shutdown, appears on the page advising DOJ employees they are subject to the Hatch Act. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-note-abo...
October 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Since Congressman Kean doesn’t have Bluesky:
October 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Since Congressman Kean doesn’t have Bluesky:
October 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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All Rise for the 2025 A.L. Batting Champion 👨⚖️
September 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
All Rise for the 2025 A.L. Batting Champion 👨⚖️
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🚨NEW: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump ain't sleeping tonight. 🤣
This is a must-watch. 🔥
Trump ain't sleeping tonight. 🤣
This is a must-watch. 🔥
September 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
🚨NEW: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump ain't sleeping tonight. 🤣
This is a must-watch. 🔥
Trump ain't sleeping tonight. 🤣
This is a must-watch. 🔥
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The Trump administration is fine with slaughterhouse waste being dumped into your drinking water. Our legal team is not.
Groups Sue Trump Admin Over Slaughterhouse Water Pollution Backtracking
10 Organizations Petition Federal Court Over EPA’s Abandonment of Rules to Reduce Pollution from Meat Processing Industr
www.foodandwaterwatch.org
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Trump administration is fine with slaughterhouse waste being dumped into your drinking water. Our legal team is not.