Ben Passty
@economicimpact.bsky.social
I study the economy, but I enjoy the vibe here. Posts also describe the daily lessons I learn—unintentionally—from the remarkable young humans in my house.
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If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
If you're only reading headlines and see "Trump Says He Won't Use Force" it will give you a misimpression of both how bellicose this speech is and how dug in he is on Greenland.
Each year will be better than the one following it.
January 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Each year will be better than the one following it.
A thought I’ve had so frequently over the past ten years, as he’s skillfully built a coalition of racists, billionaires, and religious extremists to plunder our society
January 19, 2026 at 8:44 PM
A thought I’ve had so frequently over the past ten years, as he’s skillfully built a coalition of racists, billionaires, and religious extremists to plunder our society
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We do not get out of fascism by saving ourselves and turning our backs on others. We get out through solidarity with everyone—especially the most vulnerable.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
We do not get out of fascism by saving ourselves and turning our backs on others. We get out through solidarity with everyone—especially the most vulnerable.
Same (with my own spouse)
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Same (with my own spouse)
You must mean 2020, but he was impeached in 2021, so 2024 also counts here
January 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
You must mean 2020, but he was impeached in 2021, so 2024 also counts here