Josh
@jvasquez.bsky.social
A better world is possible. Union organizer. NYC. Views are my own. #1u #LGM 🇵🇷
Found some great Palestinian eats in Sevilla
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Found some great Palestinian eats in Sevilla
I was wondering why the hell there’s a bunch of dolphins fans on the plane and it turns out they’re playing the commanders this weekend here in Madrid lol. I’m very much out of the football loop.
November 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I was wondering why the hell there’s a bunch of dolphins fans on the plane and it turns out they’re playing the commanders this weekend here in Madrid lol. I’m very much out of the football loop.
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NEW — Rashida Tlaib and 20 other members of Congress have introduced a resolution to officially recognize Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people.
It notes that between 10/23 and 11/25, the US sent $21,700,000,000 in military aid to Israel and authorized $30,000,000,000+ in new weapons deals.
It notes that between 10/23 and 11/25, the US sent $21,700,000,000 in military aid to Israel and authorized $30,000,000,000+ in new weapons deals.
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NEW — Rashida Tlaib and 20 other members of Congress have introduced a resolution to officially recognize Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people.
It notes that between 10/23 and 11/25, the US sent $21,700,000,000 in military aid to Israel and authorized $30,000,000,000+ in new weapons deals.
It notes that between 10/23 and 11/25, the US sent $21,700,000,000 in military aid to Israel and authorized $30,000,000,000+ in new weapons deals.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Lol. Lmao even.
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire Nico Harrison, sources tell The Athletic.
The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.
The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Lol. Lmao even.
People who create GIS maps are societies unsung heroes
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
People who create GIS maps are societies unsung heroes
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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BIG NEWS OUTTA PITTSBURGH 🔥
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
BIG NEWS OUTTA PITTSBURGH 🔥
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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Everyone from a democracy outside the US is like “what do you mean they lied to your face and deeply betrayed their constituency and you have no choice but to wait up to 5 years to do anything about it?” Trash constitution.
November 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Everyone from a democracy outside the US is like “what do you mean they lied to your face and deeply betrayed their constituency and you have no choice but to wait up to 5 years to do anything about it?” Trash constitution.
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DONALD TRUMP: [asleep, drooling on long red tie]
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
DONALD TRUMP: [asleep, drooling on long red tie]
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
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They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
You know who’s braver than the marines? People who live alone and have to fold bedsheets
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
You know who’s braver than the marines? People who live alone and have to fold bedsheets
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Has anybody heard from Jessica Ramos
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Has anybody heard from Jessica Ramos
So true
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
So true
Incredible speech by our future mayor!!! Woke is back baby
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Incredible speech by our future mayor!!! Woke is back baby
Zohran got us ready to go to bed at a reasonable hour - you love to see it
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Zohran got us ready to go to bed at a reasonable hour - you love to see it
I’ve never been a jewelry guy so my wedding ring is essentially my new fidget
November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I’ve never been a jewelry guy so my wedding ring is essentially my new fidget
Got my rapid elo up to 547 for those keeping track
I’m on a chess kick lately
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Got my rapid elo up to 547 for those keeping track
Woooooow Toronto just could not seal the deal yesterday and today. What a brutal loss. And Yamamoto is such a dawg. xDAWG, DOG+, fDAWG, bDAWG, you name it he leads it.
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Woooooow Toronto just could not seal the deal yesterday and today. What a brutal loss. And Yamamoto is such a dawg. xDAWG, DOG+, fDAWG, bDAWG, you name it he leads it.
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This is so fucking bleak and is being inflicted intentionally upon vulnerable people by Republicans who have no desire to help their own constituents (never mind anyone else) survive.
42 million Americans will stop receiving SNAP on Nov. 1, according to a new message from the USDA.
October 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This is so fucking bleak and is being inflicted intentionally upon vulnerable people by Republicans who have no desire to help their own constituents (never mind anyone else) survive.
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NBC News finds that:
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting
The recruits have had criminal backgrounds or failed drug tests or were unable to meet physical or academic standards, raising concerns about the agency’s rush to hire immigration officers, sources to...
www.nbcnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NBC News finds that:
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
The amount of taxpayer money, that we both know of and don’t, that has been transferred directly to trumps family and administration(s) makes me want to to throw up
October 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The amount of taxpayer money, that we both know of and don’t, that has been transferred directly to trumps family and administration(s) makes me want to to throw up