Michael
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In a testy interview, mayoral candidate Jim Walden vowed to partner with Trump to kill congestion pricing, said he didn't know how to cut emissions, and argued with
@semaforben.bsky.social and @akashmehta.bsky.social over questions about zoning reform. nyeditorialboard.substack.com/p/jim-walden...
@semaforben.bsky.social and @akashmehta.bsky.social over questions about zoning reform. nyeditorialboard.substack.com/p/jim-walden...
February 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
In a testy interview, mayoral candidate Jim Walden vowed to partner with Trump to kill congestion pricing, said he didn't know how to cut emissions, and argued with
@semaforben.bsky.social and @akashmehta.bsky.social over questions about zoning reform. nyeditorialboard.substack.com/p/jim-walden...
@semaforben.bsky.social and @akashmehta.bsky.social over questions about zoning reform. nyeditorialboard.substack.com/p/jim-walden...
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Eric Adams pretty much agreed to sidestep NY sanctuary protections, & make his city's immigrant residents more vulnerable to iCE, in pursuit of naked personal gain & a shield from corruption charges.
February 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Eric Adams pretty much agreed to sidestep NY sanctuary protections, & make his city's immigrant residents more vulnerable to iCE, in pursuit of naked personal gain & a shield from corruption charges.
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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This is what revisionist history looks like, in real time. And this also is why it might appear that archaeologists and historians have to dig deep to discover the existence of powerful women and marginalized groups -- because their legacies are so often erased.
NASA workers were told to "drop everything" and spend their time scrubbing mentions of women in leadership, indigenous people, and environmental justice from the web: www.404media.co/nasa-dei-dro...
Workers at NASA Told to ‘Drop Everything’ to Scrub Mentions of Indigenous People, Women from Its Websites
"This is a drop everything and reprioritize your day request," a directive "per NASA HQ direction" stated.
www.404media.co
February 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is what revisionist history looks like, in real time. And this also is why it might appear that archaeologists and historians have to dig deep to discover the existence of powerful women and marginalized groups -- because their legacies are so often erased.
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
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Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts. Scoop by @knibbs.bsky.social: www.wired.com/story/usaid-...
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts
The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.
www.wired.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts. Scoop by @knibbs.bsky.social: www.wired.com/story/usaid-...
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USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
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opposing RFK Jr is easy!
this simple site explains why, how, AND makes calling your senators a matter of just 3 clicks — pick your state, then tap each of your 2 senators to call!
script included!
please share widely & send to your loved ones & groups!
easy to remember url: stoprfkjr.com
this simple site explains why, how, AND makes calling your senators a matter of just 3 clicks — pick your state, then tap each of your 2 senators to call!
script included!
please share widely & send to your loved ones & groups!
easy to remember url: stoprfkjr.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
opposing RFK Jr is easy!
this simple site explains why, how, AND makes calling your senators a matter of just 3 clicks — pick your state, then tap each of your 2 senators to call!
script included!
please share widely & send to your loved ones & groups!
easy to remember url: stoprfkjr.com
this simple site explains why, how, AND makes calling your senators a matter of just 3 clicks — pick your state, then tap each of your 2 senators to call!
script included!
please share widely & send to your loved ones & groups!
easy to remember url: stoprfkjr.com
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Trying not to share stuff, but jesus fucking christ.
A) there's no plan to manage or transport it, b) that was storage for farming irrigation in summer months, c) endangering lives and equipment along the river - and it was a LOT of water at once. www.latimes.com/environment/...
A) there's no plan to manage or transport it, b) that was storage for farming irrigation in summer months, c) endangering lives and equipment along the river - and it was a LOT of water at once. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
www.latimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Trying not to share stuff, but jesus fucking christ.
A) there's no plan to manage or transport it, b) that was storage for farming irrigation in summer months, c) endangering lives and equipment along the river - and it was a LOT of water at once. www.latimes.com/environment/...
A) there's no plan to manage or transport it, b) that was storage for farming irrigation in summer months, c) endangering lives and equipment along the river - and it was a LOT of water at once. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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The Framers foresaw this problem and figured legislators' ambition, self-preservation, and self-respect would drive them to act against a tyrant.
The Framers didn't expect a majority of Congress would be cowards and fools who cheered it like pigs celebrating the arrival of the butcher.
The Framers didn't expect a majority of Congress would be cowards and fools who cheered it like pigs celebrating the arrival of the butcher.
February 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Framers foresaw this problem and figured legislators' ambition, self-preservation, and self-respect would drive them to act against a tyrant.
The Framers didn't expect a majority of Congress would be cowards and fools who cheered it like pigs celebrating the arrival of the butcher.
The Framers didn't expect a majority of Congress would be cowards and fools who cheered it like pigs celebrating the arrival of the butcher.
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Reminder to King County WA voters: you should have your mail-in ballot for the Feb 11 special election. On it are 2 education levies to make up funding shortfalls and a social housing proposition. Please vote. www.theurbanist.org/2025/01/28/p...
Prop 1A Ballots Have Arrived, Determining Social Housing’s Future in Seattle - The Urbanist
# Seattle Proposition 1A would tax excess compensation to fund mixed-income social housing. The Urbanist endorses a yes on 1A vote and urges you to vote by the February 11 deadline.
www.theurbanist.org
January 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reminder to King County WA voters: you should have your mail-in ballot for the Feb 11 special election. On it are 2 education levies to make up funding shortfalls and a social housing proposition. Please vote. www.theurbanist.org/2025/01/28/p...
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All these women who turned in January 6 terrorists are in danger tonight
January 21, 2025 at 4:55 AM
All these women who turned in January 6 terrorists are in danger tonight
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The purpose of yesterday was to frighten us to submitting in advance. I have my freedom of speech and I will use it here and everywhere else I exist online to make my voice heard. No oligarch, no president will silence me. So, be prepared for more Latinx books just as soon as my mourning ends, okay?
January 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The purpose of yesterday was to frighten us to submitting in advance. I have my freedom of speech and I will use it here and everywhere else I exist online to make my voice heard. No oligarch, no president will silence me. So, be prepared for more Latinx books just as soon as my mourning ends, okay?
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As the transgender community continues to fight for civil rights in the U.S., one of the most common arguments against progress is that transgender people are a recent phenomenon.
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
People Have Had Non-Binary Genders for Thousands of Years
It's nothing new.
www.teenvogue.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As the transgender community continues to fight for civil rights in the U.S., one of the most common arguments against progress is that transgender people are a recent phenomenon.
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️
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Everyone is a skeleton, fighting a battle against Jason and the Argonauts, that you know nothing about. Be kind.
December 3, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Everyone is a skeleton, fighting a battle against Jason and the Argonauts, that you know nothing about. Be kind.
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Call me crazy, but I think Justin Sun, a Chinese national being prosecuted for fraud by the SEC, sending Trump $18 million should be a bigger story
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
A Chinese national, charged with fraud by the SEC, just sent Donald Trump $18 million
Chinese Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun paid $6.2 million for a banana — sold by Sotheby's as conceptual art — and then ate it last Friday.
popular.info
December 3, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Call me crazy, but I think Justin Sun, a Chinese national being prosecuted for fraud by the SEC, sending Trump $18 million should be a bigger story
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
The direct enrichment of Trump by a foreign national weeks before he takes office has merited no coverage in the NYT or Washington Post
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I’m Executive Director of Blue Missouri. Our mission is to fund the toughest and reddest districts in Missouri. The districts no one else will fund. Why? We are building a bench and playing the very long game. We can no longer walk away from rural people. Join us! bluemissouri.org
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bluemissouri.org
November 29, 2024 at 2:37 PM
I’m Executive Director of Blue Missouri. Our mission is to fund the toughest and reddest districts in Missouri. The districts no one else will fund. Why? We are building a bench and playing the very long game. We can no longer walk away from rural people. Join us! bluemissouri.org
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If you’d like to learn about rural organizing and read stories from rural voters and Dems organizing across the country, you can subscribe to my newsletter. I don’t put anything behind a paywall. jesspiper.substack.com
The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper | Substack
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyon...
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November 29, 2024 at 1:57 PM
If you’d like to learn about rural organizing and read stories from rural voters and Dems organizing across the country, you can subscribe to my newsletter. I don’t put anything behind a paywall. jesspiper.substack.com
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Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵
November 27, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Why is Tokyo so fashionable? Some theories. 🧵
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At this point there's really nothing new to say.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
“J.K. Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement."
She does. But those views are harming trans people, and JK Rowling should face consequences for that.
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
She does. But those views are harming trans people, and JK Rowling should face consequences for that.
variety.com/2024/tv/news...
HBO Says ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will ‘Benefit’ From J.K. Rowling’s Involvement: She ‘Has the Right to Express Her Personal Views’
HBO supports J.K. Rowling's involvement with the new "Harry Potter" show as the core fanbase grapples with Rowling’s controversial views on trans identity.
variety.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:13 AM
At this point there's really nothing new to say.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
We've been doing this for years, it's aggressively clear. She's the world's most prominent transphobe. Engaging in Harry Potter as a franchise supports her. She has explicitly said that she views that support as approval of her views.
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Thinking about this for no particular reason tonight, other than the fact that we need to have longer collective memories.
November 21, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Thinking about this for no particular reason tonight, other than the fact that we need to have longer collective memories.
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Whenever we make ourselves smaller for them, they just shrink our box again.
November 21, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Whenever we make ourselves smaller for them, they just shrink our box again.
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the ONLY world worth fighting for is a better world and a better world does not include any of your mealy mouthed "baby steps" crap. respect my trans friends or we're going to have a problem.
November 21, 2024 at 11:37 AM
the ONLY world worth fighting for is a better world and a better world does not include any of your mealy mouthed "baby steps" crap. respect my trans friends or we're going to have a problem.
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AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 AM
AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."