Frank Popper
@fpopper.bsky.social
Semi-retired land-use planner. From Chicago, live in Manhattan. BA (psychology), Haverford; MPA, PhD (political science), Harvard. Taught at Rutgers, 1983-2019, teaching at Princeton with my wife Deborah Popper, 2001-present. Google has the woowoo details.
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Some notable things in what's being called the "Trump peace plan" but which could not have been more clearly written in Moscow if it came with a 2 for 1 deal on tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Some notable things in what's being called the "Trump peace plan" but which could not have been more clearly written in Moscow if it came with a 2 for 1 deal on tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. 🧵
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Really glad I became a citizen a couple of years ago (Biden signed my certificate). The moment I realised I never had to interact with USCIS again, needed no more visas or residence permits to be able to remain here with my family was… quite powerful.
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Really glad I became a citizen a couple of years ago (Biden signed my certificate). The moment I realised I never had to interact with USCIS again, needed no more visas or residence permits to be able to remain here with my family was… quite powerful.
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Glad you're sorted! Sadly the UK is trying to emulate the US system and make it even worse.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Glad you're sorted! Sadly the UK is trying to emulate the US system and make it even worse.
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Free read link: ‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Opinion | ‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally
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November 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Free read link: ‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
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Last week the American President was revealed to have been sexually extorted by Epstein and likely Putin, like a psychotic episode the American media ignored that and today he threatened to kill a bunch of Democrats, ignoring POTUS crazy pants’ slide is kinda dangerous, non?
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Last week the American President was revealed to have been sexually extorted by Epstein and likely Putin, like a psychotic episode the American media ignored that and today he threatened to kill a bunch of Democrats, ignoring POTUS crazy pants’ slide is kinda dangerous, non?
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The Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols.
This action, coupled with the President's call to hang Democratic members of Congress - both in the past few hrs - are more than "potentially divisive."
They are vile, unconscionable, and dangerous.
This action, coupled with the President's call to hang Democratic members of Congress - both in the past few hrs - are more than "potentially divisive."
They are vile, unconscionable, and dangerous.
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols.
This action, coupled with the President's call to hang Democratic members of Congress - both in the past few hrs - are more than "potentially divisive."
They are vile, unconscionable, and dangerous.
This action, coupled with the President's call to hang Democratic members of Congress - both in the past few hrs - are more than "potentially divisive."
They are vile, unconscionable, and dangerous.
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It’s good to explain that the CDC is lying and vaccines still unequivocally do not cause autism, even if it just reaches one person on here who has doubts. But the fight is out there, not in here; and the time to let go of the information deficit model of science communication was decades ago
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
It’s good to explain that the CDC is lying and vaccines still unequivocally do not cause autism, even if it just reaches one person on here who has doubts. But the fight is out there, not in here; and the time to let go of the information deficit model of science communication was decades ago
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The Epstein files are now law-bound for release. Trump crows that he forced it through, claiming the Dems tried to bury it.
But suddenly… Bondi and Patel “discover” new evidence.
Now Bondi whispers that anything “under investigation” must stay sealed.
The regimes corruption just got a lot darker.
But suddenly… Bondi and Patel “discover” new evidence.
Now Bondi whispers that anything “under investigation” must stay sealed.
The regimes corruption just got a lot darker.
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Epstein files are now law-bound for release. Trump crows that he forced it through, claiming the Dems tried to bury it.
But suddenly… Bondi and Patel “discover” new evidence.
Now Bondi whispers that anything “under investigation” must stay sealed.
The regimes corruption just got a lot darker.
But suddenly… Bondi and Patel “discover” new evidence.
Now Bondi whispers that anything “under investigation” must stay sealed.
The regimes corruption just got a lot darker.
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The President called for the murder of Congressional Democrats.
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The President called for the murder of Congressional Democrats.
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
Congressional Democrats should call for his immediate removal or resignation.
Congressional Republicans should condemn his statements and call for him to recant them.
It's the very least they should be doing!
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Just wondering if the guys who don’t want anyone to call things fascism are worried about Trump calling for his political opponents to be executed for sedition?
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Just wondering if the guys who don’t want anyone to call things fascism are worried about Trump calling for his political opponents to be executed for sedition?
If we got into a sharp recession or actual depression, would you trust him to get us out?
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If we got into a sharp recession or actual depression, would you trust him to get us out?
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How upside down is our world? The White House occupant thinks elected public servants who say the military should not follow illegal orders are "punishable by death." We exactly need public servants to speak out against illegal orders and not be cowed by a man who despises our Constitution.
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
How upside down is our world? The White House occupant thinks elected public servants who say the military should not follow illegal orders are "punishable by death." We exactly need public servants to speak out against illegal orders and not be cowed by a man who despises our Constitution.
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"There is no way to soften this moment. A sitting president is threatening to kill members of Congress because they released a video reminding U.S. service members of the most basic principle in military law: you must not follow unlawful orders.
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"Simply, remember your oath."
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"Simply, remember your oath."
Thursday Afternoon News Updates as Trump Calls for Execution of Democrats - 11/20/25
Trump, cornered by his failing presidency and dark past, is lashing out in the most unhinged and dangerous ways yet
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November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"There is no way to soften this moment. A sitting president is threatening to kill members of Congress because they released a video reminding U.S. service members of the most basic principle in military law: you must not follow unlawful orders.
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"Simply, remember your oath."
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"Simply, remember your oath."
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innocent people are summarily shipped off to torture prisons outside the US, while Ghislaine and the rest of the Epstein class (up to and including Trump) get cushy prison treatment, gilded ballrooms, offers to keep teaching at Harvard
what a fuckin time to be alive. burn it all down and start over
what a fuckin time to be alive. burn it all down and start over
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
innocent people are summarily shipped off to torture prisons outside the US, while Ghislaine and the rest of the Epstein class (up to and including Trump) get cushy prison treatment, gilded ballrooms, offers to keep teaching at Harvard
what a fuckin time to be alive. burn it all down and start over
what a fuckin time to be alive. burn it all down and start over
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“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
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I remember a time, a long, long time ago now, when I used to go entire seconds without hearing something about the President of the United States of America.
November 20, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I remember a time, a long, long time ago now, when I used to go entire seconds without hearing something about the President of the United States of America.
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Republicans are very stupidly making democrats the party that "thinks sex trafficking minors is bad" as if that's a negative thing to accuse a party of 😵💫
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Republicans are very stupidly making democrats the party that "thinks sex trafficking minors is bad" as if that's a negative thing to accuse a party of 😵💫
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Its very very bad that the President publicly posts a statement that, were I to post the same thing about him, would have the FBI knocking on my door.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Its very very bad that the President publicly posts a statement that, were I to post the same thing about him, would have the FBI knocking on my door.
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#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
An unearthed video shows Former Defense Secretary Esper saying #Shit4Brains wanted to shoot protesters. “Can’t you just shoot them?” This is why our military needs the reminder about unlawful orders.
Share this widely.
An unearthed video shows Former Defense Secretary Esper saying #Shit4Brains wanted to shoot protesters. “Can’t you just shoot them?” This is why our military needs the reminder about unlawful orders.
Share this widely.
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
An unearthed video shows Former Defense Secretary Esper saying #Shit4Brains wanted to shoot protesters. “Can’t you just shoot them?” This is why our military needs the reminder about unlawful orders.
Share this widely.
An unearthed video shows Former Defense Secretary Esper saying #Shit4Brains wanted to shoot protesters. “Can’t you just shoot them?” This is why our military needs the reminder about unlawful orders.
Share this widely.
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The Trump administration cancelled the clinical trial for my cancer treatment and now I'll be dead in six months. But I'll die happy knowing that the kids at Oberlin won't be given trigger warnings anymore.
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Trump administration cancelled the clinical trial for my cancer treatment and now I'll be dead in six months. But I'll die happy knowing that the kids at Oberlin won't be given trigger warnings anymore.
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Corruption at every level of government. Inconvenient truths are eradicated.
November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Corruption at every level of government. Inconvenient truths are eradicated.
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Surprise! NOT. 🤬
"Trump is openly targeting Democratic lawmakers who released a PSA reminding U.S. service members that they must refuse illegal orders. He is not just calling for them to be fired or investigated. He has reposted demands that they be arrested, tried, and even 'hanged.'”
"Trump is openly targeting Democratic lawmakers who released a PSA reminding U.S. service members that they must refuse illegal orders. He is not just calling for them to be fired or investigated. He has reposted demands that they be arrested, tried, and even 'hanged.'”
BREAKING: Trump Calls for Arrest of Democratic Lawmakers and Reposts Calls to "Hang Them"
Donald Trump is calling for the arrest, indictment, and imprisonment of lawmakers who reminded military leaders to follow their oaths, amplifying calls to "hang them." A very serious morning.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Surprise! NOT. 🤬
"Trump is openly targeting Democratic lawmakers who released a PSA reminding U.S. service members that they must refuse illegal orders. He is not just calling for them to be fired or investigated. He has reposted demands that they be arrested, tried, and even 'hanged.'”
"Trump is openly targeting Democratic lawmakers who released a PSA reminding U.S. service members that they must refuse illegal orders. He is not just calling for them to be fired or investigated. He has reposted demands that they be arrested, tried, and even 'hanged.'”
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One of the 9yo twins loves Tender Buttons, cannot stop laughing, is totally delighted; while the other seems annoyed and even mildly disturbed. So basically I am living with a modernist and a Victorian.
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One of the 9yo twins loves Tender Buttons, cannot stop laughing, is totally delighted; while the other seems annoyed and even mildly disturbed. So basically I am living with a modernist and a Victorian.
Transcript: Trump’s Fury at Prices Goes Wild as Crushing New Polls Hit newrepublic.com/article/2034... via @newrepublic.com
Transcript: Trump’s Fury at Prices Goes Wild as Crushing New Polls Hit
As Trump’s inflation rants grow more unhinged amid brutal new polls for him, an economics writer explains why Trump is ill-suited for the crisis that might be coming—and why the bottom might be about ...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Transcript: Trump’s Fury at Prices Goes Wild as Crushing New Polls Hit newrepublic.com/article/2034... via @newrepublic.com