Jan C Kraus
@jkrau.bsky.social
Educational writer/editor. Grew up in the middle of the country, but live in NYC now. There's perspective from having lived/voted in both venues...
I'm really glad we didn't elect this guy as mayor, but, sheesh, I'd like to quit paying for his sleaziness now!!!
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/15/t...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/15/t...
Taxpayers Forked Out Another $1.3 Million for Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Defense
As his failed mayoral campaign played out, the former governor’s lawyers ran up the bill contesting the claims of a former state trooper on his security detail.
www.thecity.nyc
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'm really glad we didn't elect this guy as mayor, but, sheesh, I'd like to quit paying for his sleaziness now!!!
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/15/t...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/15/t...
A significant share of voters who backed Mr. Trump have decided he has largely ignored the primary issue that pushed them his way—the cost of living. A billionaire regularly mocking concern about affordability only makes matters worse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/o...
Opinion | Trump Confronts a Backlash of the Reasonable
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A significant share of voters who backed Mr. Trump have decided he has largely ignored the primary issue that pushed them his way—the cost of living. A billionaire regularly mocking concern about affordability only makes matters worse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/o...
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Woke up and saw that @damemagazine.bsky.social is asking Jake Tapper why he managed to turn one president's aging into a book but has no interest in staying on that beat: www.damemagazine.com/2025/12/10/h...
Hey Jake Tapper, Have You Noticed Trump Is Old and Unwell? - Dame Magazine
Dear Jake Tapper, We have important news to share with you: The president is ill. He’s old. He’s slurring his words. He’s stumbling on the stairs. He’s forgetting people’s names. His hands are bruised...
www.damemagazine.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Woke up and saw that @damemagazine.bsky.social is asking Jake Tapper why he managed to turn one president's aging into a book but has no interest in staying on that beat: www.damemagazine.com/2025/12/10/h...
Every once in a while, the NYT uses a better headline — maybe holiday vacation staff is more accurate and less accommodating to Trump when it comes to providing news about his actions?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Every once in a while, the NYT uses a better headline — maybe holiday vacation staff is more accurate and less accommodating to Trump when it comes to providing news about his actions?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
Those who capitalized on the revolt against an indifferent American elite are in power, & they are even more indifferent than anyone who came before them. The clubby deal-making & moral racketeering of the Epstein class is now the United States’ governing philosophy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | How the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Those who capitalized on the revolt against an indifferent American elite are in power, & they are even more indifferent than anyone who came before them. The clubby deal-making & moral racketeering of the Epstein class is now the United States’ governing philosophy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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Imagine trying to settle a property dispute by talking only to the intruder. That's the logic here. The Trump/Putin proposal is an attempt to impose terms on a country under attack leaving the defending nation out of the room. Peace cannot be done to Ukraine; it must be done with Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Imagine trying to settle a property dispute by talking only to the intruder. That's the logic here. The Trump/Putin proposal is an attempt to impose terms on a country under attack leaving the defending nation out of the room. Peace cannot be done to Ukraine; it must be done with Ukraine.
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The definition of audacity: ICE asking WA tribes to host detention centers.
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
ICE looks to WA tribes to house detained immigrants
The Nisqually Indian Tribe says it is turning down a request from ICE to house detained immigrants on tribal land.
www.seattletimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The definition of audacity: ICE asking WA tribes to host detention centers.
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
They got a very polite “fuck off.”
“The Nisqually people are not in favor of, nor will the tribal council allow, the detention of individuals by ICE on our reservation or in our facilities.” - Tribal Chair E.K. Choke
"Many public spaces now have a stark lack of seating. In the Moynihan Train Hall, passengers sit on the floor while waiting for Amtrak the LIRR."…'The bench is not the problem, and it’s never been the problem,' Ms. Low said. 'The problem is that people are unhoused.'”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/n...
The Slow Death of the New York City Public Bench
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"Many public spaces now have a stark lack of seating. In the Moynihan Train Hall, passengers sit on the floor while waiting for Amtrak the LIRR."…'The bench is not the problem, and it’s never been the problem,' Ms. Low said. 'The problem is that people are unhoused.'”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/n...
Courtesy of Trump's administration & an accommodating Supreme Court, US government agents may detain & question people about their immigration status based on a mix of 4 factors—including whether they are speaking Spanish, or even just accented English #KavanaughStops
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
Opinion | You Caught Me. I’m Speaking Spanish.
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Courtesy of Trump's administration & an accommodating Supreme Court, US government agents may detain & question people about their immigration status based on a mix of 4 factors—including whether they are speaking Spanish, or even just accented English #KavanaughStops
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
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5. Nearly 95 hours of content includes little overt discussion of public policy or political philosophy. But the episodes frequently feature crude racism, outlandish political conspiracy theories, brazen misogyny, medical quackery, and homophobia.
A month in the manosphere
One of the most significant political developments in the last few years is the emergence of the “manosphere,” a loose network of longform podcasts that are especially popular with young men.
popular.info
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
5. Nearly 95 hours of content includes little overt discussion of public policy or political philosophy. But the episodes frequently feature crude racism, outlandish political conspiracy theories, brazen misogyny, medical quackery, and homophobia.
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4. To pull back the curtain on the manosphere, we listened to every edition of The Joe Rogan Experience, This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant, and The Shawn Ryan Show published in September.
35 episodes with a combined runtime of 94 hours and 55 minutes.
35 episodes with a combined runtime of 94 hours and 55 minutes.
A month in the manosphere
One of the most significant political developments in the last few years is the emergence of the “manosphere,” a loose network of longform podcasts that are especially popular with young men.
popular.info
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
4. To pull back the curtain on the manosphere, we listened to every edition of The Joe Rogan Experience, This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant, and The Shawn Ryan Show published in September.
35 episodes with a combined runtime of 94 hours and 55 minutes.
35 episodes with a combined runtime of 94 hours and 55 minutes.
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3. Why are these podcasts so influential? What is actually discussed? The answers to these questions are difficult to ascertain. Yes, the podcasts are public, but they are also EXTREMELY LONG
Joe Rogan puts out 3 podcasts a week and each one can be three or even four hours.
Only fans listen.
Joe Rogan puts out 3 podcasts a week and each one can be three or even four hours.
Only fans listen.
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
3. Why are these podcasts so influential? What is actually discussed? The answers to these questions are difficult to ascertain. Yes, the podcasts are public, but they are also EXTREMELY LONG
Joe Rogan puts out 3 podcasts a week and each one can be three or even four hours.
Only fans listen.
Joe Rogan puts out 3 podcasts a week and each one can be three or even four hours.
Only fans listen.
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2. One of the most significant RECENT political developments is the emergence of the “manosphere,” a loose network of long-form podcasts that are especially popular with young men. Although not primarily about politics, they are credited with effectively promoting right-wing viewpoints.
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
2. One of the most significant RECENT political developments is the emergence of the “manosphere,” a loose network of long-form podcasts that are especially popular with young men. Although not primarily about politics, they are credited with effectively promoting right-wing viewpoints.
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1. USPS is like “handing a letter to a Black guy and hoping he takes it where it’s supposed to go”
Hollywood stars perform "child sacrifices"
“Did I say vaccines cause autism? Maybe”
We spent a month in the manosphere
Hollywood stars perform "child sacrifices"
“Did I say vaccines cause autism? Maybe”
We spent a month in the manosphere
A month in the manosphere
One of the most significant political developments in the last few years is the emergence of the “manosphere,” a loose network of longform podcasts that are especially popular with young men.
popular.info
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
1. USPS is like “handing a letter to a Black guy and hoping he takes it where it’s supposed to go”
Hollywood stars perform "child sacrifices"
“Did I say vaccines cause autism? Maybe”
We spent a month in the manosphere
Hollywood stars perform "child sacrifices"
“Did I say vaccines cause autism? Maybe”
We spent a month in the manosphere
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Context matters
October 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Context matters
"Grijalva said she believed that the delay stemmed from her announcement that she would be the 218th member of Congress to sign onto a discharge petition for a vote on legislation to force the release of the so-called 'Epstein files'”
#TrumpEpsteinFiles
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
#TrumpEpsteinFiles
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
Grijalva blames delay in taking CD 7 office on GOP fear of Epstein files
Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won the special election to replace her father in Congressional District 7, flew to Washington, D.C., Sunday night, but she still did not have any idea when she might be...
www.tucsonsentinel.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"Grijalva said she believed that the delay stemmed from her announcement that she would be the 218th member of Congress to sign onto a discharge petition for a vote on legislation to force the release of the so-called 'Epstein files'”
#TrumpEpsteinFiles
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
#TrumpEpsteinFiles
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
The places troops have been deployed so far tell the story. Mostly near the National Mall, large monuments & other tourist-heavy areas....Near the Washington Monument over the weekend, troops posed for photos with tourists. (bc tourist spots are hotbeds of crime?!?)
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
National Guard Troops in Washington Stick to Tourist Areas
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The places troops have been deployed so far tell the story. Mostly near the National Mall, large monuments & other tourist-heavy areas....Near the Washington Monument over the weekend, troops posed for photos with tourists. (bc tourist spots are hotbeds of crime?!?)
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/u...
Who do we think is more desperate (delusional)? Adams or Cuomo? #NYCMayorMamdani
At Hamptons Fund-Raiser, Cuomo Predicts Help From Trump Is on the Way
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
Adams Asks Trump Administration to Stop Courthouse Migrant Detentions
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
At Hamptons Fund-Raiser, Cuomo Predicts Help From Trump Is on the Way
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
Adams Asks Trump Administration to Stop Courthouse Migrant Detentions
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
Adams Asks Trump Administration to Stop Courthouse Migrant Detentions
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Who do we think is more desperate (delusional)? Adams or Cuomo? #NYCMayorMamdani
At Hamptons Fund-Raiser, Cuomo Predicts Help From Trump Is on the Way
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
Adams Asks Trump Administration to Stop Courthouse Migrant Detentions
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
At Hamptons Fund-Raiser, Cuomo Predicts Help From Trump Is on the Way
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
Adams Asks Trump Administration to Stop Courthouse Migrant Detentions
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n...
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Meet Adam Kincaid, the hand that previously led the effort to entrench the GOP’s power grip in Texas.
When it comes to redrawing America’s political lines in ways that secure and expand Republican power, Kincaid is one of the most central figures.
When it comes to redrawing America’s political lines in ways that secure and expand Republican power, Kincaid is one of the most central figures.
Meet Adam Kincaid: The Hidden Hand Behind the Texas GOP’s Redistricting Power Grab
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Meet Adam Kincaid, the hand that previously led the effort to entrench the GOP’s power grip in Texas.
When it comes to redrawing America’s political lines in ways that secure and expand Republican power, Kincaid is one of the most central figures.
When it comes to redrawing America’s political lines in ways that secure and expand Republican power, Kincaid is one of the most central figures.
Just saw an Adams political ad on TV — in view of his ongoing corruption which is preventing him from getting matching campaign funding, he really thinks "saying 'no' to higher delivery charges" is the hot-button issue to help sway voters? #DontVoteCuomoORAdams #NYCMayor
July 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Just saw an Adams political ad on TV — in view of his ongoing corruption which is preventing him from getting matching campaign funding, he really thinks "saying 'no' to higher delivery charges" is the hot-button issue to help sway voters? #DontVoteCuomoORAdams #NYCMayor
When it comes to climate change, there is no more “safe.” There is only less treacherous.…Humans have already engineered the planet. We’ve been warping the planet’s climate and ecology for thousands of years
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/m...
The Manmade Clouds That Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef
www.nytimes.com
July 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
When it comes to climate change, there is no more “safe.” There is only less treacherous.…Humans have already engineered the planet. We’ve been warping the planet’s climate and ecology for thousands of years
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/25/m...
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If the GOP can force out Curtis and give Adams the GOP ballot line, you might have something like 60% Zohran, 30% Adams and 10% Walden. It's just hard to beat the Democratic nominee in NYC. Bloomberg did it with $100 million, but the electorate is different now than it was in 2001.
June 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
If the GOP can force out Curtis and give Adams the GOP ballot line, you might have something like 60% Zohran, 30% Adams and 10% Walden. It's just hard to beat the Democratic nominee in NYC. Bloomberg did it with $100 million, but the electorate is different now than it was in 2001.
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In a 4-way race, you might be looking at something like 60% Zohran, 25% Sliwa, 10% Adams and 5% Walden.
(Disclaimer: I am not Michael Lange. These are just rough, vibey numbers, not based on actual data.)
(Disclaimer: I am not Michael Lange. These are just rough, vibey numbers, not based on actual data.)
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
In a 4-way race, you might be looking at something like 60% Zohran, 25% Sliwa, 10% Adams and 5% Walden.
(Disclaimer: I am not Michael Lange. These are just rough, vibey numbers, not based on actual data.)
(Disclaimer: I am not Michael Lange. These are just rough, vibey numbers, not based on actual data.)