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Remember Jamal Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Remember Jamal Khashoggi.
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“This was a very very bad vote”
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
“This was a very very bad vote”
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Have just realized that the silly “Bezos wants to buy Vogue as a lavish wedding gift for his bride” story that’s been circulating is inaccurate - Bezos wants to buy Condé Nast which owns The New Yorker,Teen Vogue, Wired & Arts Technica because he is an oligarch who wants to crush all dissent.
July 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Have just realized that the silly “Bezos wants to buy Vogue as a lavish wedding gift for his bride” story that’s been circulating is inaccurate - Bezos wants to buy Condé Nast which owns The New Yorker,Teen Vogue, Wired & Arts Technica because he is an oligarch who wants to crush all dissent.
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Here it is: my urbanist NYC voter guide. While Zellnor Myrie and Brad Lander are (by far) the best candidates, you’re going to have to rank either Zohran or Cuomo if you want your vote to count.
I dove deep into this decision and came to the conclusion that Zohran is the superior choice.
I dove deep into this decision and came to the conclusion that Zohran is the superior choice.
An Urbanist NYC Voter Guide
And the pragmatic case for Zohran Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo
bettercities.substack.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Here it is: my urbanist NYC voter guide. While Zellnor Myrie and Brad Lander are (by far) the best candidates, you’re going to have to rank either Zohran or Cuomo if you want your vote to count.
I dove deep into this decision and came to the conclusion that Zohran is the superior choice.
I dove deep into this decision and came to the conclusion that Zohran is the superior choice.
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This is exactly the right tone when privileged people suffer minor or temporary consequences standing up for powerless people. It’s still about the powerless people.
ICE is Gestapo trash.
ICE is Gestapo trash.
"I'm happy to report I'm just fine. I lost a button. But I'm gonna sleep in my bed tonight, safe, with my family... At that elevator, I was separated from someone named Edgardo... Edgardo is in ICE detention and he's not going to sleep in his bed tonight."
June 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This is exactly the right tone when privileged people suffer minor or temporary consequences standing up for powerless people. It’s still about the powerless people.
ICE is Gestapo trash.
ICE is Gestapo trash.
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seen some people complaining that this is a political stunt and lemme say if this was the kind of political stunt more politicians were doing on a regular basis we wouldn't be where we are today
dude is actually putting himself on the line here, fuck off with that shit
dude is actually putting himself on the line here, fuck off with that shit
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
seen some people complaining that this is a political stunt and lemme say if this was the kind of political stunt more politicians were doing on a regular basis we wouldn't be where we are today
dude is actually putting himself on the line here, fuck off with that shit
dude is actually putting himself on the line here, fuck off with that shit
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Well past time for big city mayors to call for the arrest of anyone who claims to be law enforcement but wears a mask and/or won’t identify themselves
June 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Well past time for big city mayors to call for the arrest of anyone who claims to be law enforcement but wears a mask and/or won’t identify themselves
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A proposed wealth tax on Canada’s richest 0.6% could raise hundreds of billions of dollars — enough to tackle housing, transit, and care.
The sheer scale of what a tiny slice of billionaire wealth could fund is staggering.
The sheer scale of what a tiny slice of billionaire wealth could fund is staggering.
Designing a Wealth Tax for Today’s Robber Barons
A proposed wealth tax on Canada’s richest 0.6% could raise hundreds of billions of dollars — enough to tackle housing, transit, and care. The sheer scale of what a tiny slice of billionaire wealth could fund is staggering.
jacobin.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A proposed wealth tax on Canada’s richest 0.6% could raise hundreds of billions of dollars — enough to tackle housing, transit, and care.
The sheer scale of what a tiny slice of billionaire wealth could fund is staggering.
The sheer scale of what a tiny slice of billionaire wealth could fund is staggering.
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
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I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
June 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
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from "Classical Studies memes for Hellenistic teens" on FB
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
from "Classical Studies memes for Hellenistic teens" on FB
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This is not only an unwarranted escalation of tensions and a threat against American citizens, but it also shows deep disrespect for our soldiers, deploying them in such an inappropriate way.
Trump is a disgusting pig. We’ve got to stop him and his fellow Republican fascists.
Trump is a disgusting pig. We’ve got to stop him and his fellow Republican fascists.
Trump deploys Marines to Los Angeles
The troops will not participate in law enforcement activities, two officials said, unless the president chooses to invoke the Insurrection Act.
www.politico.com
June 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This is not only an unwarranted escalation of tensions and a threat against American citizens, but it also shows deep disrespect for our soldiers, deploying them in such an inappropriate way.
Trump is a disgusting pig. We’ve got to stop him and his fellow Republican fascists.
Trump is a disgusting pig. We’ve got to stop him and his fellow Republican fascists.
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Colorado's highest court on Monday rejected efforts by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of Boulder seeking to hold the fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change.
Colorado top court allows Boulder to sue Exxon, Suncor over climate change
Colorado's highest court on Monday rejected efforts by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of Boulder seeking to hold the fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change.
reut.rs
May 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Colorado's highest court on Monday rejected efforts by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of Boulder seeking to hold the fossil fuel companies responsible for climate change.
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I became a climate scientist when I learned that climate change affects us all, but not equally.
Those who've done the least to cause it bear the brunt of the impacts and that's not fair.
We can innovate away carbon; but if we don’t build a better world for everyone, we haven't solved the problem.
Those who've done the least to cause it bear the brunt of the impacts and that's not fair.
We can innovate away carbon; but if we don’t build a better world for everyone, we haven't solved the problem.
May 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I became a climate scientist when I learned that climate change affects us all, but not equally.
Those who've done the least to cause it bear the brunt of the impacts and that's not fair.
We can innovate away carbon; but if we don’t build a better world for everyone, we haven't solved the problem.
Those who've done the least to cause it bear the brunt of the impacts and that's not fair.
We can innovate away carbon; but if we don’t build a better world for everyone, we haven't solved the problem.
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This led @oxfamgb.bsky.social to start calculating individual emissions by socioeconomic status.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
May 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This led @oxfamgb.bsky.social to start calculating individual emissions by socioeconomic status.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
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Yes it’s drinking all of our water. But at least it’s making our kids much, much stupider
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
May 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Yes it’s drinking all of our water. But at least it’s making our kids much, much stupider
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
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The new pope appears to be a climate guy. This is very good news because:
a) He leads the world's 1.4B Catholics and will have moral sway the way Francis did
b) He will keep annoying climate deniers the way Francis did
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
a) He leads the world's 1.4B Catholics and will have moral sway the way Francis did
b) He will keep annoying climate deniers the way Francis did
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
The Next Pope Will Help Decide the Planet’s Fate
The Vatican has a chance to lead on climate change by electing another vocal environmentalist.
www.bloomberg.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The new pope appears to be a climate guy. This is very good news because:
a) He leads the world's 1.4B Catholics and will have moral sway the way Francis did
b) He will keep annoying climate deniers the way Francis did
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
a) He leads the world's 1.4B Catholics and will have moral sway the way Francis did
b) He will keep annoying climate deniers the way Francis did
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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I love adding this one data point to economic charts. It works every time.
April 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I love adding this one data point to economic charts. It works every time.
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Since 2011 or so, Hungary has been what is known as a “hybrid regime”—not a totalitarian dictatorship, but not a real democracy, either. Is the same thing happening in the U.S.?
nyer.cm/YxWG7w0
nyer.cm/YxWG7w0
April 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Since 2011 or so, Hungary has been what is known as a “hybrid regime”—not a totalitarian dictatorship, but not a real democracy, either. Is the same thing happening in the U.S.?
nyer.cm/YxWG7w0
nyer.cm/YxWG7w0
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MSNBC just said Trump "rode a wave of economic uncertainty into office."
Bullshit. There wasn't any more economic uncertainty than there normally is in a capitalist society. But there was a lot more economic disinformation. And the so-called legitimate media didn't do enough to dispel it
Bullshit. There wasn't any more economic uncertainty than there normally is in a capitalist society. But there was a lot more economic disinformation. And the so-called legitimate media didn't do enough to dispel it
April 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
MSNBC just said Trump "rode a wave of economic uncertainty into office."
Bullshit. There wasn't any more economic uncertainty than there normally is in a capitalist society. But there was a lot more economic disinformation. And the so-called legitimate media didn't do enough to dispel it
Bullshit. There wasn't any more economic uncertainty than there normally is in a capitalist society. But there was a lot more economic disinformation. And the so-called legitimate media didn't do enough to dispel it
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Gutsy, gutsy move here.
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Gutsy, gutsy move here.