John Lerner
@johnflerner.bsky.social
Dad. Bostonian. Metalsmith. Progressive.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
Hitler's design for a Grand Ballroom versus Trump's design for Grand Ballroom. Which one do you like better?
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hitler's design for a Grand Ballroom versus Trump's design for Grand Ballroom. Which one do you like better?
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
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We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
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Throughout history, people have protested authoritarian governments with a unifying color to symbolize their peaceful resistance. Our movement is no different. Yellow is a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us stand together in the belief that America belongs to its people — not kings.
October 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Throughout history, people have protested authoritarian governments with a unifying color to symbolize their peaceful resistance. Our movement is no different. Yellow is a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us stand together in the belief that America belongs to its people — not kings.
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I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America
October 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America
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Important story; just not as photogenic as throwing paper towels in Puerto Rico.
After an explosion in Roseland, Louisiana the head of the EPA Lee Zeldin tells Black residents of this town to remove the black sticky residue themselves. The EPA didn't test soil on local properties for contamination but independent study shows 29 heavy chemicals
capitalbnews.org/roseland-oil...
capitalbnews.org/roseland-oil...
In This Black Louisiana Town, Forests are Browning and Animals are Dying
After the industrial explosion in rural Louisiana town, the EPA still says there is no health threat.
capitalbnews.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Important story; just not as photogenic as throwing paper towels in Puerto Rico.
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Trey Reed deserved to grow old, to be with his family, & pursuing his dreams.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
September 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Trey Reed deserved to grow old, to be with his family, & pursuing his dreams.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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“The government sometimes makes brief, investigative stops to check the immigration status of those who gather in locations where people are hired for day jobs such as construction, landscaping, agriculture or car washes…and who do not speak much if any English.”
-Justice Kavanaugh
-Justice Kavanaugh
One day after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on racial profiling, federal agents swarmed a car in Van Nuys.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
September 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“The government sometimes makes brief, investigative stops to check the immigration status of those who gather in locations where people are hired for day jobs such as construction, landscaping, agriculture or car washes…and who do not speak much if any English.”
-Justice Kavanaugh
-Justice Kavanaugh
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That didn't take long
September 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
That didn't take long
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If you hear about a Mexican Independence Day celebration in your area, go.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you hear about a Mexican Independence Day celebration in your area, go.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
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As many as 100 victims will show up to today's Epstein victim press conference.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
As many as 100 Epstein victims will attend Washington rally Wednesday
The rally comes as lawmakers Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) want a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to force Attorney General Pam Bondi to release Epstein files.
www.miamiherald.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As many as 100 victims will show up to today's Epstein victim press conference.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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A little “it’s OUR country and we aren’t giving up on it” not far from where the tea was thrown in the harbor in the city that rejoices in @wutrain.bsky.social as Mayor
September 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A little “it’s OUR country and we aren’t giving up on it” not far from where the tea was thrown in the harbor in the city that rejoices in @wutrain.bsky.social as Mayor
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Yay Netflix!!
Boo Amazon Streaming…
Boo Amazon Streaming…
September 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Yay Netflix!!
Boo Amazon Streaming…
Boo Amazon Streaming…
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I’m a researcher and journalist running for Congress because we need leaders who understand the far-right and know how to fight back.
If you want to know more about my campaign, you can go to katforillinois.com.
If you want to know more about my campaign, you can go to katforillinois.com.
Kat for Congress | Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois' Ninth District
Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois' Ninth District because Democrats need to do more to stop Trump and fight for working people.
katforillinois.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I’m a researcher and journalist running for Congress because we need leaders who understand the far-right and know how to fight back.
If you want to know more about my campaign, you can go to katforillinois.com.
If you want to know more about my campaign, you can go to katforillinois.com.
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Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong.
Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
August 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong.
Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
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Stephen Miller: "All these demonstrators that you've seen out here in recent days, all these elderly white hippies, they're not part of the city and never have been ... we're gonna ignore these stupid white hippies that all need to go home and take a nap because they're all over 90 years old."
August 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Stephen Miller: "All these demonstrators that you've seen out here in recent days, all these elderly white hippies, they're not part of the city and never have been ... we're gonna ignore these stupid white hippies that all need to go home and take a nap because they're all over 90 years old."
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REPORTER: States administer elections, not federal authorities. So can you provide details about how the White House plan to eliminate mail voting?
LEAVITT: The White House continues to work on this
LEAVITT: The White House continues to work on this
August 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
REPORTER: States administer elections, not federal authorities. So can you provide details about how the White House plan to eliminate mail voting?
LEAVITT: The White House continues to work on this
LEAVITT: The White House continues to work on this
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Mayor Wu learned municipal governance from Tom Menino, but she’s also got a Harvard Law degree. So she can tell people to go fuck themselves with case citations. (And of course the obligatory references to 250+ years of Boston’s superior historical record.)
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Mayor Wu learned municipal governance from Tom Menino, but she’s also got a Harvard Law degree. So she can tell people to go fuck themselves with case citations. (And of course the obligatory references to 250+ years of Boston’s superior historical record.)
When I see Gavin Newsom now I think Winston Churchill. The right person at the right time.
August 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
When I see Gavin Newsom now I think Winston Churchill. The right person at the right time.
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Remember when the GOP said they’d protect Social Security?
Well, their Big Ugly Law does the opposite.
www.axios.com/2025/07/24/s...
Well, their Big Ugly Law does the opposite.
www.axios.com/2025/07/24/s...
A new analysis projects a 24% cut to Social Security benefits by late 2032.
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will cause sharp cuts to Social Security by late 2032, a new analysis says.
www.axios.com
August 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Remember when the GOP said they’d protect Social Security?
Well, their Big Ugly Law does the opposite.
www.axios.com/2025/07/24/s...
Well, their Big Ugly Law does the opposite.
www.axios.com/2025/07/24/s...
Blows my mind when people rail against renewables.
Since the coal plant closed in 2016, researchers have tracked respiratory and cardiovascular ER visits & hospitalizations before & after the shutdown-finding dramatic improvement..an immediate 20% decrease in weekly ER visits for respiratory problems & a 40% decrease in visits for pediatric asthma
Kids in Pennsylvania Are Breathing (Much) Easier After a Coal Plant Shuttered - Inside Climate News
Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 40 percent after a coal processing plant near Pittsburgh closed down, researchers found.
insideclimatenews.org
August 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Blows my mind when people rail against renewables.
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An issue I have with stories like this is that they treat these crashes as one-off incidents and don't look at the contributing factors. This was in a painted bike lane. Why not talk to advocates about that? Why not pull historical crash data for that area?
This is not the complete story.
This is not the complete story.
South Boston man says he was struck, seriously injured in bike lane by hit-and-run driver
A South Boston man is slowly recovering after he was seriously injured while training for an Ironman competition. He is now looking for witnesses.
www.cbsnews.com
August 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
An issue I have with stories like this is that they treat these crashes as one-off incidents and don't look at the contributing factors. This was in a painted bike lane. Why not talk to advocates about that? Why not pull historical crash data for that area?
This is not the complete story.
This is not the complete story.
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Texas Republicans Right Now: “Democrats are interfering with our right to vote to interfere with Democrats' right to vote! NOT FAIR! Whaaaaaa! Whaaaaaa!”
August 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Texas Republicans Right Now: “Democrats are interfering with our right to vote to interfere with Democrats' right to vote! NOT FAIR! Whaaaaaa! Whaaaaaa!”