Katie Unger
@kungernyc.bsky.social
Optimism of the will/ Pessimism of the intellect.
Strategist, activist, deeply rooted cosmopolitan.
Board member @jfrejnyc/ @thejewishvote cofounder. RTs not endorsements.
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Strategist, activist, deeply rooted cosmopolitan.
Board member @jfrejnyc/ @thejewishvote cofounder. RTs not endorsements.
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Katie Unger
@kungernyc.bsky.social
· Aug 22
Let's be clear:
There is no prematurely antifascist.
There is no prematurely antigenocide.
We're not trying to accurately diagnose the patient after the heart attack (whether in the hospital or the morgue).
We're responsible for seeing the risks as early as possible to take action to prevent it!
There is no prematurely antifascist.
There is no prematurely antigenocide.
We're not trying to accurately diagnose the patient after the heart attack (whether in the hospital or the morgue).
We're responsible for seeing the risks as early as possible to take action to prevent it!
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Wow, a Long Island jury awarded $112 Million to 674 immigrants who were unlawfully held by county police so they could be handed over to ICE
Federal jury awards $112M to immigrants detained by Suffolk for ICE
A federal jury found the county and the Sheriff's Office violated the Constitutional rights of 674 people.
longisland.news12.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Wow, a Long Island jury awarded $112 Million to 674 immigrants who were unlawfully held by county police so they could be handed over to ICE
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Great job, @schumer.senate.gov. You've changed the story from "GOP hurting millions of Americans to please unpopular, failing, delusional despot who's destroying his party" to "Dems are too weak and divided in the face of Trump's strength to take a stand and protect Americans"
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Great job, @schumer.senate.gov. You've changed the story from "GOP hurting millions of Americans to please unpopular, failing, delusional despot who's destroying his party" to "Dems are too weak and divided in the face of Trump's strength to take a stand and protect Americans"
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Retirement and not running next year should make it EASY for electeds to do the hardest and most principled thing… not the most cowardly thing (which is ALSO unpopular).
Shame on all of them.
Schumer retire and resign now.
Shame on all of them.
Schumer retire and resign now.
a man in a suit and tie is talking about garbage
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking about garbage
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Retirement and not running next year should make it EASY for electeds to do the hardest and most principled thing… not the most cowardly thing (which is ALSO unpopular).
Shame on all of them.
Schumer retire and resign now.
Shame on all of them.
Schumer retire and resign now.
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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
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The most Democrat consultant-brained piece of this was making it a procedural fight about ACA subsidies — that, if extended for a year, would help the GOP in the 2026 midterms anyway — instead of making it stand against Trump’s lawlessness and corruption.
But that would require believing in things.
But that would require believing in things.
Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
Tentative Senate deal to end shutdown, multiple sources tell me & @frankthorp.bsky.social:
—CR through Jan 30
—Approps minibus
—Fully funds SNAP
—Reverses Trump’s shutdown RIFs
—Promise of Senate vote on ACA subsidies by Dec second week (details/outcome uncertain)
—Led by King/Shaheen/Hassan
—CR through Jan 30
—Approps minibus
—Fully funds SNAP
—Reverses Trump’s shutdown RIFs
—Promise of Senate vote on ACA subsidies by Dec second week (details/outcome uncertain)
—Led by King/Shaheen/Hassan
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The most Democrat consultant-brained piece of this was making it a procedural fight about ACA subsidies — that, if extended for a year, would help the GOP in the 2026 midterms anyway — instead of making it stand against Trump’s lawlessness and corruption.
But that would require believing in things.
But that would require believing in things.
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Normally retiring senators, from whichever party, do the courageous thing. This time they did the cowardly thing, and caved.
they're taking the heat for colleagues who agree with them, but don't want to get primaried
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Normally retiring senators, from whichever party, do the courageous thing. This time they did the cowardly thing, and caved.
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Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
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Congrats, Senate Dems.
You just squandered all the momentum from last week.
Fucking incredible job.
You just squandered all the momentum from last week.
Fucking incredible job.
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Congrats, Senate Dems.
You just squandered all the momentum from last week.
Fucking incredible job.
You just squandered all the momentum from last week.
Fucking incredible job.
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So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
Was proud to talk about @jfrejnyc.bsky.social and Jews for Zohran and why Trump doesn’t speak for Jews this am on tv!
mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/nHg9NZ...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Was proud to talk about @jfrejnyc.bsky.social and Jews for Zohran and why Trump doesn’t speak for Jews this am on tv!
mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/nHg9NZ...
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Zohran ran for mayor of Sesame Street and Cuomo ran for Mayor of “Escape from NY.”
Our NY has problems big and small, but it takes care of each other and welcomes all and it’s OUR HOME.
Last night was all of that - taxi drivers, Jews, aunties, young people, union members - all celebrating us!
Our NY has problems big and small, but it takes care of each other and welcomes all and it’s OUR HOME.
Last night was all of that - taxi drivers, Jews, aunties, young people, union members - all celebrating us!
elmo from sesame street is playing a game of roulette on a record player .
ALT: elmo from sesame street is playing a game of roulette on a record player .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Zohran ran for mayor of Sesame Street and Cuomo ran for Mayor of “Escape from NY.”
Our NY has problems big and small, but it takes care of each other and welcomes all and it’s OUR HOME.
Last night was all of that - taxi drivers, Jews, aunties, young people, union members - all celebrating us!
Our NY has problems big and small, but it takes care of each other and welcomes all and it’s OUR HOME.
Last night was all of that - taxi drivers, Jews, aunties, young people, union members - all celebrating us!
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Zohran Mamdani: "So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up."
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Zohran Mamdani: "So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up."
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if you want to know what happened to Teen Vogue yesterday, my work wife @allegrak.bsky.social — who ran our politics section for 6 years until this past June — said it all in this.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
if you want to know what happened to Teen Vogue yesterday, my work wife @allegrak.bsky.social — who ran our politics section for 6 years until this past June — said it all in this.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
Schumer needs to retire now.
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Schumer needs to retire now.
Jews for Zohran are out in numbers this am!
We are talking to voters about the thriving affordable city we’re ready to win together.
@jfrejnyc.bsky.social
We are talking to voters about the thriving affordable city we’re ready to win together.
@jfrejnyc.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Jews for Zohran are out in numbers this am!
We are talking to voters about the thriving affordable city we’re ready to win together.
@jfrejnyc.bsky.social
We are talking to voters about the thriving affordable city we’re ready to win together.
@jfrejnyc.bsky.social
My costume made @thecity.nyc newsletter!
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My costume made @thecity.nyc newsletter!
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Kvelling over the 100+ JFREJers who canvassed in Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, & Brooklyn and rallied with the People's Majority coalition for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social today. >2 DAYS to win a path to a more just NYC: Make your plan to vote Tues & join Jews 4 Zohran on doors + phones: jfrej.org/field
November 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Kvelling over the 100+ JFREJers who canvassed in Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, & Brooklyn and rallied with the People's Majority coalition for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social today. >2 DAYS to win a path to a more just NYC: Make your plan to vote Tues & join Jews 4 Zohran on doors + phones: jfrej.org/field
Marathon Sunday is NYC at its best! Supportive, creative and in it together!
Cheering on strangers all the way til the last person makes it! We’ve got each others’ backs…
That’s how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign feels!
Go vote.
Run Fast & Free! Vote Mamdani!
#JewsForZohran
Cheering on strangers all the way til the last person makes it! We’ve got each others’ backs…
That’s how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign feels!
Go vote.
Run Fast & Free! Vote Mamdani!
#JewsForZohran
November 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Marathon Sunday is NYC at its best! Supportive, creative and in it together!
Cheering on strangers all the way til the last person makes it! We’ve got each others’ backs…
That’s how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign feels!
Go vote.
Run Fast & Free! Vote Mamdani!
#JewsForZohran
Cheering on strangers all the way til the last person makes it! We’ve got each others’ backs…
That’s how @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign feels!
Go vote.
Run Fast & Free! Vote Mamdani!
#JewsForZohran
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NEW: The WH did not disclose several donors to the ballroom who have business before Trump:
▶️Jeff Yass, investor in TikTok parent company: $2.5m+ to ballroom
▶️BlackRock, trying to buy Panama Canal ports: $2.5m+
▶️Extremity Care, Medicare reimbursement issues: $2.5m
▶️Vantive, Medicare reimbursement
▶️Jeff Yass, investor in TikTok parent company: $2.5m+ to ballroom
▶️BlackRock, trying to buy Panama Canal ports: $2.5m+
▶️Extremity Care, Medicare reimbursement issues: $2.5m
▶️Vantive, Medicare reimbursement
Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW: The WH did not disclose several donors to the ballroom who have business before Trump:
▶️Jeff Yass, investor in TikTok parent company: $2.5m+ to ballroom
▶️BlackRock, trying to buy Panama Canal ports: $2.5m+
▶️Extremity Care, Medicare reimbursement issues: $2.5m
▶️Vantive, Medicare reimbursement
▶️Jeff Yass, investor in TikTok parent company: $2.5m+ to ballroom
▶️BlackRock, trying to buy Panama Canal ports: $2.5m+
▶️Extremity Care, Medicare reimbursement issues: $2.5m
▶️Vantive, Medicare reimbursement
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A deeply disturbing plan, but one thing important to clarify here is that these contracts would be for skiptracing, i.e. establishing locations, and NOT for carrying out arrests.
So this would not see private contractors grabbing people — although it could mean contractors surveilling immigrants.
So this would not see private contractors grabbing people — although it could mean contractors surveilling immigrants.
“Under the plan, bounty hunters may receive “monetary bonuses” depending on how successfully they track down their targets — and how many immigrants they then report to ICE.”
Or ICE could just fund the Klan directly.
Or ICE could just fund the Klan directly.
ICE Plans Cash Rewards for Private Bounty Hunters to Locate and Track Immigrants
Companies hired by ICE would be given bundles of information on 10,000 immigrants at a time to locate — and paid cash bonuses for performance.
theintercept.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A deeply disturbing plan, but one thing important to clarify here is that these contracts would be for skiptracing, i.e. establishing locations, and NOT for carrying out arrests.
So this would not see private contractors grabbing people — although it could mean contractors surveilling immigrants.
So this would not see private contractors grabbing people — although it could mean contractors surveilling immigrants.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado at ICE detention facility: “Being here is an act of holiness…soon we will seek access to the facility to bring the Eucharist to our brothers and sisters; if they say no again, we will keep praying.”
November 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado at ICE detention facility: “Being here is an act of holiness…soon we will seek access to the facility to bring the Eucharist to our brothers and sisters; if they say no again, we will keep praying.”