Matt Disaster
@mattdisaster.bsky.social
He/Him, punk rock never stop but also my back hurts and I need to sit down. but you kids have fun.
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Kind of wild that while food assistance was withheld from millions of families, one Trump-supporting billionaire (Ellison) saw his net worth grow more this year than the entire SNAP budget. And the YTD gains of the other four richest men would’ve fully covered salaries for all 2M federal employees.
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Kind of wild that while food assistance was withheld from millions of families, one Trump-supporting billionaire (Ellison) saw his net worth grow more this year than the entire SNAP budget. And the YTD gains of the other four richest men would’ve fully covered salaries for all 2M federal employees.
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spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
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Jeffries: "It's unbelievable that for 7 plus weeks Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has been denied the ability to serve more than 800,000 people in Arizona because Republicans are running a pedophile protection program."
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Jeffries: "It's unbelievable that for 7 plus weeks Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has been denied the ability to serve more than 800,000 people in Arizona because Republicans are running a pedophile protection program."
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The only Dems who could block it already agreed to it
Jeffries: Democrats are going to offer an amendment to get that self dealing sick provision out… The notion that Republicans would give themselves the ability to rip millions of taxpayer dollars away so they can line their pockets, because these people were insurrectionist sympathizers is insanity.
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The only Dems who could block it already agreed to it
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Realizing the "we poisoned you all with lead for decades" generation was immediately followed by "we fucked up teaching you how to read, now you're bad at it and hate it" generation to be followed by "Mandatory AI will fry your cognition" generation. Well, shit.
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Realizing the "we poisoned you all with lead for decades" generation was immediately followed by "we fucked up teaching you how to read, now you're bad at it and hate it" generation to be followed by "Mandatory AI will fry your cognition" generation. Well, shit.
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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The Shutdown stuff is taking center stage for the upcoming primaries, as it should be (Chuck Schumer is a complete sentence), but we must remind ourselves that there are active concentration camps operating on and off US soil.
“Abolish ICE” should be the moderate position. Vote accordingly.
“Abolish ICE” should be the moderate position. Vote accordingly.
Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari of Arizona’s 3rd District describes the “horrific conditions” she witnessed inside the Eloy ICE Detention Center near Phoenix — including a leukemia patient “vomiting blood,” detained in February and forced to wait eight months before finally seeing an oncologist...
November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Shutdown stuff is taking center stage for the upcoming primaries, as it should be (Chuck Schumer is a complete sentence), but we must remind ourselves that there are active concentration camps operating on and off US soil.
“Abolish ICE” should be the moderate position. Vote accordingly.
“Abolish ICE” should be the moderate position. Vote accordingly.
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President Emmanuel Macron of France says that the French and Palestinians have established a joint committee for finalizing a new constitution for the State of Palestine— and for other matters related to the "consolidation of the State of Palestine".
France, Palestine to establish committee to consolidate state of Palestine
Macron warns Israel that any form of annexation of West Bank 'red line,' vows strong response with European partners if plans proceed - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
President Emmanuel Macron of France says that the French and Palestinians have established a joint committee for finalizing a new constitution for the State of Palestine— and for other matters related to the "consolidation of the State of Palestine".
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Congratulations to the PWI Women's Pro Wrestling #1 and #2, Mercedes Moné + "Timeless" Toni Storm!
Take a look at some more of the cover shoot for this monumental ranking!
Take a look at some more of the cover shoot for this monumental ranking!
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to the PWI Women's Pro Wrestling #1 and #2, Mercedes Moné + "Timeless" Toni Storm!
Take a look at some more of the cover shoot for this monumental ranking!
Take a look at some more of the cover shoot for this monumental ranking!
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Why? What was the reason? The shutdown stunt didn't piss off enough people? Does it seem advisable to take away people's jobs, incomes, and healthcare and now their treats, too?
More than 15 Senate Democrats join GOP to advance nationwide ban on hemp products, including CBD gummies,
oh the paul amendment is going down 78-22
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Why? What was the reason? The shutdown stunt didn't piss off enough people? Does it seem advisable to take away people's jobs, incomes, and healthcare and now their treats, too?
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It's been rumored for a bit they would leave mid-November. It's not the weather, just the natural lifespan of a ~225 person operation.
Before Border Patrol arrived, ICE was still here. They were smashing cars to pull people out of them, taking people from court and check-in appointments, etc.
Before Border Patrol arrived, ICE was still here. They were smashing cars to pull people out of them, taking people from court and check-in appointments, etc.
Bovino left LA to come to Chicago and it's not like LA saw immigration operations stop - just less showboating from his crew. So even if these circulating rumors over the last week turn out real, I'm pessimistic about how much change to expect on the ground.
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's been rumored for a bit they would leave mid-November. It's not the weather, just the natural lifespan of a ~225 person operation.
Before Border Patrol arrived, ICE was still here. They were smashing cars to pull people out of them, taking people from court and check-in appointments, etc.
Before Border Patrol arrived, ICE was still here. They were smashing cars to pull people out of them, taking people from court and check-in appointments, etc.
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🇨🇴 #PresidentOfColombia #GustavoPetro:
"A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.
To keep #Epstein'sList from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen and threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil.
They want to turn the region into another #Lybia, full of slaves"
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"A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.
To keep #Epstein'sList from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen and threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil.
They want to turn the region into another #Lybia, full of slaves"
👏
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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This allows Trump (via DOJ) to use taxpayer money to bribe eight GOP Senators. It's that simple, there's no other way to describe it.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This allows Trump (via DOJ) to use taxpayer money to bribe eight GOP Senators. It's that simple, there's no other way to describe it.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
And where's the compensation for people injured by the Trump admin's unlawful conduct through DHS & DOGE?
Take a bow, @schumer.senate.gov, you did this.
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where's the lie
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
where's the lie
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For those who don’t remember, USIP was a *non-governmental* agency that DOGE sought to dismantle during the fascist raids to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse. Accountability is mandatory.
Former US Institute of Peace security chief testifies: “I observed members of the [DC] MPD giving each other high-fives and fist bumps as I was escorted from the USIP headquarters building.”
It’s part of a sworn declaration submitted as part of my lawsuit to release body cam footage of the raid.
It’s part of a sworn declaration submitted as part of my lawsuit to release body cam footage of the raid.
Former USIP security chief says MPD gave 'high-fives and fist bumps' after raid
The latest on the lawsuit to get MPD's body cam footage released.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
For those who don’t remember, USIP was a *non-governmental* agency that DOGE sought to dismantle during the fascist raids to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse. Accountability is mandatory.
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I really think everyone, all users, should subscribe to blacksky's moderation. @moderation.blacksky.app I've said it before. Nonblack users laugh it up with & boost accounts we can see are flagged for antiblackness all the time. Keeping watch for antiblackness should be part of an ally's journey.
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I really think everyone, all users, should subscribe to blacksky's moderation. @moderation.blacksky.app I've said it before. Nonblack users laugh it up with & boost accounts we can see are flagged for antiblackness all the time. Keeping watch for antiblackness should be part of an ally's journey.
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Yes. We need to end the mythology that having a job equals enough money to live.
Affordability was already an emergency before Republicans voted to raise the cost of healthcare for millions, and eliminate it for millions more.
Affordability was already an emergency before Republicans voted to raise the cost of healthcare for millions, and eliminate it for millions more.
Yes, the cashier on their feet full-time should be able to afford rent, groceries, and healthcare with their paycheck.
And the custodian. And the fry cook. And the waitress. And and and.
And the custodian. And the fry cook. And the waitress. And and and.
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yes. We need to end the mythology that having a job equals enough money to live.
Affordability was already an emergency before Republicans voted to raise the cost of healthcare for millions, and eliminate it for millions more.
Affordability was already an emergency before Republicans voted to raise the cost of healthcare for millions, and eliminate it for millions more.
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Rafael Veraza was trying to leave a Sam’s Club parking lot when a federal agent drove alongside a line of cars, spraying chemical irritants occupants of the vehicles through open windows — including his 1-year-old daughter, Ariana.
“My daughter didn’t have to go through this."
“My daughter didn’t have to go through this."
1-year-old, pepper sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this'
Video shows federal agents spraying chemical irritants from a moving vehicle at a line of cars waiting to leave a Cicero Sam's Club on Saturday morning. The action appears to violate a judge's restric...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Rafael Veraza was trying to leave a Sam’s Club parking lot when a federal agent drove alongside a line of cars, spraying chemical irritants occupants of the vehicles through open windows — including his 1-year-old daughter, Ariana.
“My daughter didn’t have to go through this."
“My daughter didn’t have to go through this."
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we're running out of money for them to scam us out of
One CEO called the idea a “disgusting insult” and “economic genocide against the Gen Z generation.” 👀
@newsweek.com $XHB
www.newsweek.com/50-year-mort...
@newsweek.com $XHB
www.newsweek.com/50-year-mort...
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
we're running out of money for them to scam us out of
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they reopened the government for a promise to do this over again in a month
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
they reopened the government for a promise to do this over again in a month
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Oh okay but at least they did guarantee that they'll do another vote on extending the ACA funds for 1 year 40 days from now.
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oh okay but at least they did guarantee that they'll do another vote on extending the ACA funds for 1 year 40 days from now.
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New leftist challenge, for a dollar name one lobbying group that isn’t AIPAC
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
New leftist challenge, for a dollar name one lobbying group that isn’t AIPAC
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FREEZE WARNING for NYC
🕐 1 AM to 9 AM Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures now expected.
🐾 Keep pets safe. Bring animals indoors overnight.
🚰 Protect pipes from freezing.
🧥 Dress warmly.
🚗 Frost likely on windshields, sidewalks, and other surfaces.
Stay safe neighbors!
🕐 1 AM to 9 AM Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures now expected.
🐾 Keep pets safe. Bring animals indoors overnight.
🚰 Protect pipes from freezing.
🧥 Dress warmly.
🚗 Frost likely on windshields, sidewalks, and other surfaces.
Stay safe neighbors!
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
FREEZE WARNING for NYC
🕐 1 AM to 9 AM Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures now expected.
🐾 Keep pets safe. Bring animals indoors overnight.
🚰 Protect pipes from freezing.
🧥 Dress warmly.
🚗 Frost likely on windshields, sidewalks, and other surfaces.
Stay safe neighbors!
🕐 1 AM to 9 AM Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures now expected.
🐾 Keep pets safe. Bring animals indoors overnight.
🚰 Protect pipes from freezing.
🧥 Dress warmly.
🚗 Frost likely on windshields, sidewalks, and other surfaces.
Stay safe neighbors!
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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