Mahlers5th
@mahlers5th.bsky.social
Twitter/X political refugee, psychiatrist, Kirtan student, yoga teacher.
Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor never the tormented.
—Elie Wiesel
Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor never the tormented.
—Elie Wiesel
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One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
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Trump tells MBS, who was complicit in the murder of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it’s an “honor to be your friend” during a WH visit. www.nytimes.com/2021/02/26/u...
Saudi Crown Prince Is Held Responsible for Khashoggi Killing in U.S. Report (Published 2021)
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Trump tells MBS, who was complicit in the murder of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it’s an “honor to be your friend” during a WH visit. www.nytimes.com/2021/02/26/u...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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Here’s the link if you’d like to help.
gofund.me/af8c8a7a1
gofund.me/af8c8a7a1
Donate to A Home for Sheena and Baby Joseph — Let’s Change Their Story, organized by Joshua Liljenquist
Meet Sheena and her baby boy, Joseph.
Sheena is a young mo… Joshua Liljenquist needs your support for A Home for Sheena and Baby Joseph — Let’s Change Their Story
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November 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Here’s the link if you’d like to help.
gofund.me/af8c8a7a1
gofund.me/af8c8a7a1
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It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
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Our calls & outrage are working! Sen Kaine, Rosen, Shaneen & Hassan said if they hear from more of their constituents, they could change their votes from a yes to a no. Rs may not be voting for this bill also, so call your R senators too. Keep the phone calls coming bc it’s working! 202-224-3121
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our calls & outrage are working! Sen Kaine, Rosen, Shaneen & Hassan said if they hear from more of their constituents, they could change their votes from a yes to a no. Rs may not be voting for this bill also, so call your R senators too. Keep the phone calls coming bc it’s working! 202-224-3121
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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I get why people are upset about SCOTUS putting a temp freeze on SNAP funding. But Justice Ketanji Brown’s move is more strategic than it sounds—she said the 1st Circuit Court should rule first. Trump skipped that step and went straight to SCOTUS. See article for full context….1
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I get why people are upset about SCOTUS putting a temp freeze on SNAP funding. But Justice Ketanji Brown’s move is more strategic than it sounds—she said the 1st Circuit Court should rule first. Trump skipped that step and went straight to SCOTUS. See article for full context….1
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This is so exciting! 🎉😊💙💪👏 #BlueWaves2025 #SuperTuesday
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This is so exciting! 🎉😊💙💪👏 #BlueWaves2025 #SuperTuesday
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More amazing news!
In a historic move, New Mexico just became the first state in America to guarantee free, universal child care for all residents. 🩵
Families win, kids thrive, and the economy grows.
Now let’s get the entire U.S. to follow suit.
In a historic move, New Mexico just became the first state in America to guarantee free, universal child care for all residents. 🩵
Families win, kids thrive, and the economy grows.
Now let’s get the entire U.S. to follow suit.
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
More amazing news!
In a historic move, New Mexico just became the first state in America to guarantee free, universal child care for all residents. 🩵
Families win, kids thrive, and the economy grows.
Now let’s get the entire U.S. to follow suit.
In a historic move, New Mexico just became the first state in America to guarantee free, universal child care for all residents. 🩵
Families win, kids thrive, and the economy grows.
Now let’s get the entire U.S. to follow suit.
I’d forgotten how good @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com is. Fearless.
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I’d forgotten how good @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com is. Fearless.
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you are missing incredible things on X
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
you are missing incredible things on X
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For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
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Good morning to these future governors!
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning to these future governors!
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democrats are having such a good night that the polls here just closed and they’re already calling it lol
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
democrats are having such a good night that the polls here just closed and they’re already calling it lol
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Today’s the day!
Poll closing times for key elections tonight (local time):
Pennsylvania: 8pm
California: 8pm
New Jersey: 8pm
Virginia: 7pm
New York: 9pm
Find your polling location at Vote.org
Poll closing times for key elections tonight (local time):
Pennsylvania: 8pm
California: 8pm
New Jersey: 8pm
Virginia: 7pm
New York: 9pm
Find your polling location at Vote.org
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November 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today’s the day!
Poll closing times for key elections tonight (local time):
Pennsylvania: 8pm
California: 8pm
New Jersey: 8pm
Virginia: 7pm
New York: 9pm
Find your polling location at Vote.org
Poll closing times for key elections tonight (local time):
Pennsylvania: 8pm
California: 8pm
New Jersey: 8pm
Virginia: 7pm
New York: 9pm
Find your polling location at Vote.org
Hey New York City voters! Don’t forget the ballot questions.
I read the article below and decided NO on 1, 2,3,4,6 and YES on 5, but please VOTE!
#NYCMayoral #NYCBallotQuestions
#NYCElectionDay
www.villagepreservation.org/faq-ballot-q...
I read the article below and decided NO on 1, 2,3,4,6 and YES on 5, but please VOTE!
#NYCMayoral #NYCBallotQuestions
#NYCElectionDay
www.villagepreservation.org/faq-ballot-q...
Ballot Questions 2–4: FAQ - Village Preservation
(For info on SoHo/NoHo rezoning, click here.) Explanation of ballot questions 2-4 is available here, and language of the questions as they will appear on your ballot can be found here. Info + registra...
www.villagepreservation.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hey New York City voters! Don’t forget the ballot questions.
I read the article below and decided NO on 1, 2,3,4,6 and YES on 5, but please VOTE!
#NYCMayoral #NYCBallotQuestions
#NYCElectionDay
www.villagepreservation.org/faq-ballot-q...
I read the article below and decided NO on 1, 2,3,4,6 and YES on 5, but please VOTE!
#NYCMayoral #NYCBallotQuestions
#NYCElectionDay
www.villagepreservation.org/faq-ballot-q...
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How to answer a loaded question.
(This is Joe Neguse, Congressman for Colorado's 2nd District.)
(This is Joe Neguse, Congressman for Colorado's 2nd District.)
November 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
How to answer a loaded question.
(This is Joe Neguse, Congressman for Colorado's 2nd District.)
(This is Joe Neguse, Congressman for Colorado's 2nd District.)
Hearing O Canada! before Game 7 makes me want to weep for what has happened to the US.
#WorldSeriesGame7
#Canada
#BlueJays
#WorldSeriesGame7
#Canada
#BlueJays
November 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Hearing O Canada! before Game 7 makes me want to weep for what has happened to the US.
#WorldSeriesGame7
#Canada
#BlueJays
#WorldSeriesGame7
#Canada
#BlueJays
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Just a reminder as we end the month, Democracy Docket is member supported. There are no venture capitalists, no billionaire backers and no corporate overlords. If you want to help it continue to expand its work and influence, join today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Just a reminder as we end the month, Democracy Docket is member supported. There are no venture capitalists, no billionaire backers and no corporate overlords. If you want to help it continue to expand its work and influence, join today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0