Derek Silva
@dereksilva.me
content person. writing a novel during the night and helping folks get the disability benefits they deserve during the day dereksilva.me 🍕🐀 #LGM
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Derek Silva
@dereksilva.me
· Oct 16
Look at Your Fish
Follow my effort to establish a career as an author. Along the way I’ll share personal stories, gifs, jokes, and maybe some facts about fish. Sends every other Tuesday at 10AM ET.
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For the November/December issue of @motherjones.com, I dove into the history of the word "able-bodied"—including how it's been harmful to disabled Americans since the 1930s and it most certainly will be when Medicaid work reqs come into play again. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The deceptive phrase behind Trump's Medicaid purge
How the idea of “able-bodied” is abused
www.motherjones.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
For the November/December issue of @motherjones.com, I dove into the history of the word "able-bodied"—including how it's been harmful to disabled Americans since the 1930s and it most certainly will be when Medicaid work reqs come into play again. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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September 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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True: @zohranmamdani lives in 1 unit of rent-stabilized housing.
Also true: Andrew Cuomo oversaw the loss of 96,064 units of rent-stabilized housing. And killed NYC’s program helping people move out of shelter.
Leaders must show moral clarity. Andrew, time to move out. 🧵
x.com/andrewcuomo/...
Also true: Andrew Cuomo oversaw the loss of 96,064 units of rent-stabilized housing. And killed NYC’s program helping people move out of shelter.
Leaders must show moral clarity. Andrew, time to move out. 🧵
x.com/andrewcuomo/...
August 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
True: @zohranmamdani lives in 1 unit of rent-stabilized housing.
Also true: Andrew Cuomo oversaw the loss of 96,064 units of rent-stabilized housing. And killed NYC’s program helping people move out of shelter.
Leaders must show moral clarity. Andrew, time to move out. 🧵
x.com/andrewcuomo/...
Also true: Andrew Cuomo oversaw the loss of 96,064 units of rent-stabilized housing. And killed NYC’s program helping people move out of shelter.
Leaders must show moral clarity. Andrew, time to move out. 🧵
x.com/andrewcuomo/...
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He proposes releasing some ICE prisoners to labor on farms where the employers will “own them” and be responsible for them.
Historians have spent decades meticulously proving the straight line between slavery and modern capitalism’s concept of the laborer—or we could just let them say it.
Historians have spent decades meticulously proving the straight line between slavery and modern capitalism’s concept of the laborer—or we could just let them say it.
The camp is to filter out workers for Trumps new Slavery policy where he sells them to businesses.
He says so in this video
Make Americans Slaves Again
He says so in this video
Make Americans Slaves Again
July 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
He proposes releasing some ICE prisoners to labor on farms where the employers will “own them” and be responsible for them.
Historians have spent decades meticulously proving the straight line between slavery and modern capitalism’s concept of the laborer—or we could just let them say it.
Historians have spent decades meticulously proving the straight line between slavery and modern capitalism’s concept of the laborer—or we could just let them say it.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Two-thirds of NYers support city-owned grocery stores. Three-fourths support free buses. Nearly 80% support a rent-freeze.
I'm running for mayor to deliver these exact policies.
Our campaign is surging because unlike Andrew Cuomo, we know what working people need and deserve.
I'm running for mayor to deliver these exact policies.
Our campaign is surging because unlike Andrew Cuomo, we know what working people need and deserve.
April 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Two-thirds of NYers support city-owned grocery stores. Three-fourths support free buses. Nearly 80% support a rent-freeze.
I'm running for mayor to deliver these exact policies.
Our campaign is surging because unlike Andrew Cuomo, we know what working people need and deserve.
I'm running for mayor to deliver these exact policies.
Our campaign is surging because unlike Andrew Cuomo, we know what working people need and deserve.
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Do not rank Cuomo. But it’s clear we need to spend just as much time telling people who to vote FOR.
My faves are Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani.
My faves are Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani.
Andrew Cuomo can not manage his way out of a paper bag. We don't need to do this to ourselves again, New York. Tell everyone you know: Don't rank Cuomo.
NEW: Mayoral candidate and former governor Andrew Cuomo was denied more than $2 million in public matching campaign funds Tuesday, which could hurt his primary election chances two months before the June primary.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/04/15/c...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/04/15/c...
April 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Do not rank Cuomo. But it’s clear we need to spend just as much time telling people who to vote FOR.
My faves are Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani.
My faves are Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani.
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the muppets in famous works of art: thread
April 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
the muppets in famous works of art: thread
if the eagles can make it through, maybe we can too
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
Man, nature is brutal
But also... beautiful
open.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
if the eagles can make it through, maybe we can too
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
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I just published story on secretive NYPD unit led by Eric Adams buddies
Things they've done:
Purposely crashed into motorcyclist, killing him
Punched unarmed driver in head then kicked him
Shoved a man into a car window after he protested stop
WE HAVE VIDEOS
www.propublica.org/article/eric...
Things they've done:
Purposely crashed into motorcyclist, killing him
Punched unarmed driver in head then kicked him
Shoved a man into a car window after he protested stop
WE HAVE VIDEOS
www.propublica.org/article/eric...
How Eric Adams Has Backed a Secretive NYPD Unit Ridden With Abuses
After NYPD officials warned about a unit’s aggressive policing, the mayor boosted the team led by his allies. “The unit effectively reported directly to City Hall,” a former police official said.
www.propublica.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I just published story on secretive NYPD unit led by Eric Adams buddies
Things they've done:
Purposely crashed into motorcyclist, killing him
Punched unarmed driver in head then kicked him
Shoved a man into a car window after he protested stop
WE HAVE VIDEOS
www.propublica.org/article/eric...
Things they've done:
Purposely crashed into motorcyclist, killing him
Punched unarmed driver in head then kicked him
Shoved a man into a car window after he protested stop
WE HAVE VIDEOS
www.propublica.org/article/eric...
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I think it would make a big difference in our health if we banned Pharma ads from America like the rest of the world does.
February 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I think it would make a big difference in our health if we banned Pharma ads from America like the rest of the world does.
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Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
docs.google.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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how about pardons/commutations for the prisoners fighting these fires
January 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
how about pardons/commutations for the prisoners fighting these fires
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my latest post as I continue the foolish effort to survive off my own writing: Thanksgiving as creation myth (+ an actual lost waltz)
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Look 105: The Lost Waltz
Fellow angler, I’m back to writing these posts on Monday at 11pm when I should be asleep. But in an attempt to make my former English teachers proud, I will...
buttondown.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
my latest post as I continue the foolish effort to survive off my own writing: Thanksgiving as creation myth (+ an actual lost waltz)
buttondown.com/dereksilva/a...
buttondown.com/dereksilva/a...
my latest post as I continue the foolish effort to survive off my own writing: Thanksgiving as creation myth (+ an actual lost waltz)
buttondown.com/dereksilva/a...
buttondown.com/dereksilva/a...
Look 105: The Lost Waltz
Fellow angler, I’m back to writing these posts on Monday at 11pm when I should be asleep. But in an attempt to make my former English teachers proud, I will...
buttondown.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 PM
my latest post as I continue the foolish effort to survive off my own writing: Thanksgiving as creation myth (+ an actual lost waltz)
buttondown.com/dereksilva/a...
buttondown.com/dereksilva/a...
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I can't figure out if vaccines work or not.
Tough one. I can see why RFK Jr is so concerned.
Need Sherlock Holmes on this one.
Tough one. I can see why RFK Jr is so concerned.
Need Sherlock Holmes on this one.
November 11, 2024 at 6:46 PM
I can't figure out if vaccines work or not.
Tough one. I can see why RFK Jr is so concerned.
Need Sherlock Holmes on this one.
Tough one. I can see why RFK Jr is so concerned.
Need Sherlock Holmes on this one.
Are you interested in following the rise of an author from nothing to (hopefully) something? Then you should read my blog in the form of a newsletter. I can't guarantee every post is a banger but I can guarantee I've seen worse blogs.
buttondown.com/dereksilva?t...
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Look at Your Fish
Follow my effort to establish a career as an author. Along the way I’ll share personal stories, gifs, jokes, and maybe some facts about fish. Sends every other Tuesday at 10AM ET.
buttondown.com
October 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Are you interested in following the rise of an author from nothing to (hopefully) something? Then you should read my blog in the form of a newsletter. I can't guarantee every post is a banger but I can guarantee I've seen worse blogs.
buttondown.com/dereksilva?t...
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Our newsroom has been following the Turkish connections for months. The highlights:
www.thecity.nyc/2024/09/09/f...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/09/09/f...
September 26, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Our newsroom has been following the Turkish connections for months. The highlights:
www.thecity.nyc/2024/09/09/f...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/09/09/f...
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Time is running out to register before June 25. Here is what you need to know to make sure you can cast your ballot for everything from Congress to the state Legislature.
www.thecity.nyc/2024/06/10/c...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/06/10/c...
Can You Vote in New York City’s June Primary Election?
Time is running out to register before June 25. Here is what you need to know to make sure you can cast your ballot for everything from Congress to the state Legislature.
www.thecity.nyc
June 10, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Time is running out to register before June 25. Here is what you need to know to make sure you can cast your ballot for everything from Congress to the state Legislature.
www.thecity.nyc/2024/06/10/c...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/06/10/c...
Forget gollum. I want a four-hour Twitch-stream-style movie watching Tom Bombadil fuck around in the woods
Gandalf: I searched everywhere for the creature Gollum, but the Enemy found him first.
Warner Bros: We're green lighting it. Three-film deal.
Gandalf: ...It's one line in a thousand-page book.
Warner Bros: Here's some money
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/0...
Warner Bros: We're green lighting it. Three-film deal.
Gandalf: ...It's one line in a thousand-page book.
Warner Bros: Here's some money
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/0...
New Lord of the Rings film to focus on the ‘hunt for Gollum’
Warner Bros. announced that Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis will return to help develop a new Lord of the Rings film focused on Gollum.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 9, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Forget gollum. I want a four-hour Twitch-stream-style movie watching Tom Bombadil fuck around in the woods
About a year ago I almost died from a fluke heart condition. How close I got to death depends on which day you catch me telling the story, but you can also hear @laurenapsilva.bsky.social tell it much more eloquently from her perspective:
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
Hot young widow
Is there a support group for this?
open.substack.com
February 26, 2024 at 11:23 PM
About a year ago I almost died from a fluke heart condition. How close I got to death depends on which day you catch me telling the story, but you can also hear @laurenapsilva.bsky.social tell it much more eloquently from her perspective:
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...