Brian Kelly
@brikelly.bsky.social
NH by way of Ireland. Music, photography, software.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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There’s a young southern woman on tt doing an experiment: calling churches & asking if they can help her get baby formula, saying she can’t afford it. Of the 30+ she’s called, nearly every church has said no. The ones who said yes were:
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
There’s a young southern woman on tt doing an experiment: calling churches & asking if they can help her get baby formula, saying she can’t afford it. Of the 30+ she’s called, nearly every church has said no. The ones who said yes were:
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
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"Europeans recognize his vision about free public transit and universal childcare. We expect our governments to make these kinds of services accessible to all of us,” said Verbeek. “We pay higher taxes and get civilized societies in return."
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"Europeans recognize his vision about free public transit and universal childcare. We expect our governments to make these kinds of services accessible to all of us,” said Verbeek. “We pay higher taxes and get civilized societies in return."
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[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
As great as the results are, I am not thrilled about the back-patting which Dem party leadership will do next, as if they had done anything to deserve it. Today represents a rejection of Trump and MAGA horrors, not a run towards the Dem party as supporters of the working class and social welfare.
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
As great as the results are, I am not thrilled about the back-patting which Dem party leadership will do next, as if they had done anything to deserve it. Today represents a rejection of Trump and MAGA horrors, not a run towards the Dem party as supporters of the working class and social welfare.
Extremely efficient terminal layout here at Newark airport
October 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Extremely efficient terminal layout here at Newark airport
The little eye monster in Alien should have been named the Optopus, thank you I will not be taking questions at this time
September 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The little eye monster in Alien should have been named the Optopus, thank you I will not be taking questions at this time
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Transgender studies professor Dr. Susan Stryker tears Gavin Newsom a new one while accepting the Transgender Legacy Award from the California state legislature 🔥🔥🔥 @susanstryker.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Transgender studies professor Dr. Susan Stryker tears Gavin Newsom a new one while accepting the Transgender Legacy Award from the California state legislature 🔥🔥🔥 @susanstryker.bsky.social
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Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents. While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⬇️
What Are My Rights During an ICE Raid?
Immigration law can be tricky, but here's what you should know.
www.teenvogue.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dealing with law enforcement can be stressful, so it’s important to know your rights before you’re face-to-face with ICE agents. While there’s never any guarantee that law enforcement officers will follow the law, here’s what they can and can’t legally do to you and what you can legally demand. ⬇️
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Holy shit, they did it. They wrote the headline.
July 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Holy shit, they did it. They wrote the headline.
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Read this very carefully: *One quarter* of all the people who have died of starvation in Gaza over the past 22 months have died in the past *3* days.
July 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Read this very carefully: *One quarter* of all the people who have died of starvation in Gaza over the past 22 months have died in the past *3* days.
Some high quality GAA signage here in Donegal
July 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Some high quality GAA signage here in Donegal
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Imagine being disappeared in one dictatorship, making it to America, and then being disappeared again
July 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Imagine being disappeared in one dictatorship, making it to America, and then being disappeared again
He shouldn’t worry, he’ll probably get a cabinet position soon www.bbc.com/news/article...
US tech CEO Andy Byron suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person.
www.bbc.com
July 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
He shouldn’t worry, he’ll probably get a cabinet position soon www.bbc.com/news/article...
“Fully unedited Epstein footage” released for all to see youtu.be/qEGFaOeUm2A
Homer Badman 'Sweet Can' Rock Bottom Clip Gummy Venus - HILARIOUS CLIP!
YouTube video by Son Goten
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July 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
“Fully unedited Epstein footage” released for all to see youtu.be/qEGFaOeUm2A
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Those of us who warned—before the election—that a Trump regime would eventually come for everyone were called “cynics”, “alarmists”, “idiots”, or worse.
Fast forward to not even 6 months in to his second term and he is now calling for expelling American citizens as he opens concentration camps.
Fast forward to not even 6 months in to his second term and he is now calling for expelling American citizens as he opens concentration camps.
Trump calls for deporting US citizens: "We also have a lot of bad people that have been here for a long time ... many of them were born in our country. I think we ought to get them the hell out of here too, if you want to know the truth. So maybe that'll be the next job."
July 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Those of us who warned—before the election—that a Trump regime would eventually come for everyone were called “cynics”, “alarmists”, “idiots”, or worse.
Fast forward to not even 6 months in to his second term and he is now calling for expelling American citizens as he opens concentration camps.
Fast forward to not even 6 months in to his second term and he is now calling for expelling American citizens as he opens concentration camps.
TIL that there’s an opposition party in Congress called the “Democrats” - how many of you knew this?
June 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
TIL that there’s an opposition party in Congress called the “Democrats” - how many of you knew this?
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what is it called when people who aren't cops and don't have a warrant drag you away, because I don't think "arrest" is the word
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, is arrested outside immigration court
New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander has been arrested at a federal building in Manhattan as he was trying to accompany a person out of an immigration courtroom.
apnews.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
what is it called when people who aren't cops and don't have a warrant drag you away, because I don't think "arrest" is the word
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Today in Boston.
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
June 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Today in Boston.
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Over a million people turned out.
Even the drone couldn't get it all.
#NoKingsDay #BostonStrong #ICEProtest
Gotta admit, my predictions for Civil War 2.0 were WAY off
June 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Gotta admit, my predictions for Civil War 2.0 were WAY off
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The US is a deeply sick country. www.news.com.au/travel/trave...
www.news.com.au
May 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The US is a deeply sick country. www.news.com.au/travel/trave...
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HBO Max, the company producing J.K. Rowling's new project, wants you to respect its second name change in as many years.
May 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
HBO Max, the company producing J.K. Rowling's new project, wants you to respect its second name change in as many years.
They replaced the pilots with AI didn’t they
Another Navy jet falls into sea, marking fourth major mishap in months
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Another Navy jet falls into sea, marking fourth major mishap in months
The latest loss of an F/A-18 fighter jet occurred during a failed landing aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.
wapo.st
May 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
They replaced the pilots with AI didn’t they
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May 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM