BJ McGough
@bjmcg.bsky.social
Black Lives Matter, pro abortion, 🏳️🌈, hands off Head Start!
Reposted by BJ McGough
Seeing how much of the right-wing on Twitter is just bot farms, kinda lays bare how much hate and hatred is a project that needs to be constantly maintained, a fire that needs to be fed all the time lest it go out for a moment, so much time, effort, and resources to keep people angry and hateful.
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Seeing how much of the right-wing on Twitter is just bot farms, kinda lays bare how much hate and hatred is a project that needs to be constantly maintained, a fire that needs to be fed all the time lest it go out for a moment, so much time, effort, and resources to keep people angry and hateful.
Reposted by BJ McGough
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
Reposted by BJ McGough
Follow-up statement from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Follow-up statement from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Reposted by BJ McGough
Statement from Rep. Crockett on Threat at D.C. Office
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Statement from Rep. Crockett on Threat at D.C. Office
Reposted by BJ McGough
To the six Democratic lawmakers who made that beautiful video reminding our military members of their duty and obligation to NOT obey illegal orders, I say this:
Make MORE of them.
Make MORE of them.
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
To the six Democratic lawmakers who made that beautiful video reminding our military members of their duty and obligation to NOT obey illegal orders, I say this:
Make MORE of them.
Make MORE of them.
Reposted by BJ McGough
🕯 Eternal memory to all victims of Holodomor. A moment of silence.
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🕯 Eternal memory to all victims of Holodomor. A moment of silence.
Reposted by BJ McGough
This is dangerous. "FDA has received reports that recalled formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states, including at multiple Walmart, Target, and Kroger locations, and at one or more Sprouts Organic Market, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, and Star Market locations."
Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism: Infant Formula
Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.
www.fda.gov
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is dangerous. "FDA has received reports that recalled formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states, including at multiple Walmart, Target, and Kroger locations, and at one or more Sprouts Organic Market, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, and Star Market locations."
Reposted by BJ McGough
I joined @cnn’s 5 things podcast to talk about the pardon power. Take a listen!
www.cnn.com/audio/podcas...
www.cnn.com/audio/podcas...
One Thing: Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree - CNN 5 Things - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presi...
www.cnn.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I joined @cnn’s 5 things podcast to talk about the pardon power. Take a listen!
www.cnn.com/audio/podcas...
www.cnn.com/audio/podcas...
Reposted by BJ McGough
The supposed “transparent” Administration provides no evidence to support its heinous policies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The supposed “transparent” Administration provides no evidence to support its heinous policies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
Reposted by BJ McGough
Until we have replicators, we will need wealth redistribution.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Until we have replicators, we will need wealth redistribution.
Reposted by BJ McGough
#HealingHearts
We honestly never know what's going on in someone's life. It will only take an extra second to offer a smile and it could be the extra bit of comfort someone needed at just that time.
Remember this: kindness is never wrong. 💐
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
We honestly never know what's going on in someone's life. It will only take an extra second to offer a smile and it could be the extra bit of comfort someone needed at just that time.
Remember this: kindness is never wrong. 💐
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#HealingHearts
We honestly never know what's going on in someone's life. It will only take an extra second to offer a smile and it could be the extra bit of comfort someone needed at just that time.
Remember this: kindness is never wrong. 💐
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
We honestly never know what's going on in someone's life. It will only take an extra second to offer a smile and it could be the extra bit of comfort someone needed at just that time.
Remember this: kindness is never wrong. 💐
#CSASurvivor
#CPTSD
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
💛💚💜
Reposted by BJ McGough
Reposted by BJ McGough
she's just a nice trans lady who thinks the world should be vaguely better
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
she's just a nice trans lady who thinks the world should be vaguely better
Reposted by BJ McGough
not my country not my community not my problem but i just think that, based on a cursory read of Your Takes, the way that some of you talk about Sarah McBride is completely demented, like utterly detached from reality, and you need to grip a get
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
not my country not my community not my problem but i just think that, based on a cursory read of Your Takes, the way that some of you talk about Sarah McBride is completely demented, like utterly detached from reality, and you need to grip a get
Reposted by BJ McGough
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Reposted by BJ McGough
#ProudBlue #ResistanseUnited #DV1
Thank you, @ossoff.senate.gov, for voting NO on the CR.
He’s facing a challenging re-election battle next year.
Georgians, your healthcare and hospitals have always been his priority. Re-elect the keeper in 2026.
Thank you, @ossoff.senate.gov, for voting NO on the CR.
He’s facing a challenging re-election battle next year.
Georgians, your healthcare and hospitals have always been his priority. Re-elect the keeper in 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
#ProudBlue #ResistanseUnited #DV1
Thank you, @ossoff.senate.gov, for voting NO on the CR.
He’s facing a challenging re-election battle next year.
Georgians, your healthcare and hospitals have always been his priority. Re-elect the keeper in 2026.
Thank you, @ossoff.senate.gov, for voting NO on the CR.
He’s facing a challenging re-election battle next year.
Georgians, your healthcare and hospitals have always been his priority. Re-elect the keeper in 2026.
Reposted by BJ McGough
Elections are a challenge to power. That’s their point. And if you think you should be in power for ever, you will not be a friend to free and fair elections.”
—Joanne Freeman, with Heather Cox Richardson,
“What the Heck Just Happened” 11/8/2025.
—Joanne Freeman, with Heather Cox Richardson,
“What the Heck Just Happened” 11/8/2025.
November 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Elections are a challenge to power. That’s their point. And if you think you should be in power for ever, you will not be a friend to free and fair elections.”
—Joanne Freeman, with Heather Cox Richardson,
“What the Heck Just Happened” 11/8/2025.
—Joanne Freeman, with Heather Cox Richardson,
“What the Heck Just Happened” 11/8/2025.
Reposted by BJ McGough
Hey folks--
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
America at 250: A History - YouTube
This one-time-only course examines U.S. history from 1776 to the present, in advance of the nation's semiquincentennial (or 250th birthday) in 2026. Taught j...
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey folks--
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Reposted by BJ McGough
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
Reposted by BJ McGough
"Fortunately for Donald Trump, there’s One Weird Trick that can help cure stagflation without turning to Congress or the Fed. He could just cut tariffs." Or SCOTUS could do it for him - and us.
The first edition of Receipts from @crampell.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-su...
The first edition of Receipts from @crampell.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-su...
How the Supreme Court Could Save Christmas
If Trump lets them.
www.thebulwark.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Fortunately for Donald Trump, there’s One Weird Trick that can help cure stagflation without turning to Congress or the Fed. He could just cut tariffs." Or SCOTUS could do it for him - and us.
The first edition of Receipts from @crampell.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-su...
The first edition of Receipts from @crampell.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-su...
Reposted by BJ McGough
“Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins sued a failed U.S. Senate candidate in Utah who, she alleges, defamed her in suggesting that she’s a secret Israeli agent assigned to manipulate and compromise Donald Trump’s FBI director.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...
Kash Patel’s girlfriend files defamation suit against suggestion she’s an Israeli spy
In her federal complaint filed in Utah, Alexis Wilkins said she “is unaffiliated with any intelligence agency, much less the government of Israel.”
www.msnbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins sued a failed U.S. Senate candidate in Utah who, she alleges, defamed her in suggesting that she’s a secret Israeli agent assigned to manipulate and compromise Donald Trump’s FBI director.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...
Reposted by BJ McGough
Commander-in-sleep
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Commander-in-sleep
Reposted by BJ McGough
Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
Reposted by BJ McGough
Ahhhh, yes. The great red cities. 😂
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Ahhhh, yes. The great red cities. 😂
Reposted by BJ McGough
Thanksgiving Dinner from Walmart, 2024 vs 2025: up 3.9%
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner from Walmart, 2024 vs 2025: up 3.9%