Phil Mandelbaum
@philmandelbaum.bsky.social
Nonprofit x Political x Digital Strategy + Activation | Design | Journalism | Work: AP, NWU, Stand Up For Science, National Writers Union, Unicorn Riot, Counterpunch, Melina Abdullah, Cat Brooks, Noelle Cook • philmandelbaum.com • aka @awkword.bsky.social
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How White Supremacist Fearmongering Broke Apart Black Lives Matter
"Black lives matter — I get it now,” my aunt declared in 2020. “You’ve been saying it for years.” Yes, I told her. I have. It shouldn’t have taken the
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The *real* story of Black Lives Matter
Based off my interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah, original BLM founding member and co-founder of BLM-LA and @blmgrassroots.bsky.social
My first for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/15/h...
Based off my interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah, original BLM founding member and co-founder of BLM-LA and @blmgrassroots.bsky.social
My first for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/15/h...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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January 6, 2026, Noelle Cook’s ‘The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging’ hits the stores!
“Five years inside conspiracy culture — what draws people in, what it costs to leave…”
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Pre-order today at noellecook.com
(new branding and design from yours truly)
@noellecook.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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GLOBAL WARNING: Pam Keith (Ep 3)
YouTube video by AWKWORD
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November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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You think one mainstream Dem mentioned abolishing ICE when we started calling for it!? Six years ago.
John Fetterman, Chuck Schumer. These are your Democrats. Spineless. As they have been for decades.
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
You think one mainstream Dem mentioned abolishing ICE when we started calling for it!? Six years ago.
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John Fetterman, Chuck Schumer. These are your Democrats. Spineless. As they have been for decades.
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
John Fetterman, Chuck Schumer. These are your Democrats. Spineless. As they have been for decades.
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Finally, a John Fetterman diss track.
John Fetterman (feat. RX Nephew)
YouTube video by RXKNephew - Topic
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August 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Finally, a John Fetterman diss track.
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This is what Zohran Mamdani is inheriting
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This is what Zohran Mamdani is inheriting
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From 👮♂️ Eric Adams to 🚙-less Muslim Zohran Mamdani, who’s so anti-Semitic he saved an historical Yiddish bookstore…
Yeah, in a New York Minute, everything can change — well, except the built-in police state
Yeah, in a New York Minute, everything can change — well, except the built-in police state
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From 👮♂️ Eric Adams to 🚙-less Muslim Zohran Mamdani, who’s so anti-Semitic he saved an historical Yiddish bookstore…
Yeah, in a New York Minute, everything can change — well, except the built-in police state
Yeah, in a New York Minute, everything can change — well, except the built-in police state
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The *real* story of Black Lives Matter
Based off my interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah, original BLM founding member and co-founder of BLM-LA and @blmgrassroots.bsky.social
My first for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/15/h...
Based off my interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah, original BLM founding member and co-founder of BLM-LA and @blmgrassroots.bsky.social
My first for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/15/h...
How White Supremacist Fearmongering Broke Apart Black Lives Matter
"Black lives matter — I get it now,” my aunt declared in 2020. “You’ve been saying it for years.” Yes, I told her. I have. It shouldn’t have taken the
www.counterpunch.org
June 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The *real* story of Black Lives Matter
Based off my interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah, original BLM founding member and co-founder of BLM-LA and @blmgrassroots.bsky.social
My first for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/15/h...
Based off my interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah, original BLM founding member and co-founder of BLM-LA and @blmgrassroots.bsky.social
My first for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/15/h...
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2 in 3 Americans are “one paycheck away from homelessness”
And in Utah they’re building a concentration camp for unhoused people
Modeled after Alligator Auschwitz and serving as a test case for the criminalization and disappearance of poverty
Caused by the very same government that ended SNAP.
And in Utah they’re building a concentration camp for unhoused people
Modeled after Alligator Auschwitz and serving as a test case for the criminalization and disappearance of poverty
Caused by the very same government that ended SNAP.
November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
2 in 3 Americans are “one paycheck away from homelessness”
And in Utah they’re building a concentration camp for unhoused people
Modeled after Alligator Auschwitz and serving as a test case for the criminalization and disappearance of poverty
Caused by the very same government that ended SNAP.
And in Utah they’re building a concentration camp for unhoused people
Modeled after Alligator Auschwitz and serving as a test case for the criminalization and disappearance of poverty
Caused by the very same government that ended SNAP.
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The real reasons why the elite parasites that we refer to as “wealthy” are scared of “socialists” like Zohran Mamdani taking office isn’t because of the fear of a 2% tax increase. Although, we know they truly do hate having to pay their fair share, the greedy cockroaches. What’s scares them is this🧵
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The real reasons why the elite parasites that we refer to as “wealthy” are scared of “socialists” like Zohran Mamdani taking office isn’t because of the fear of a 2% tax increase. Although, we know they truly do hate having to pay their fair share, the greedy cockroaches. What’s scares them is this🧵
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My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
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November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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I'm here in Washington working with my Democratic colleagues to protect healthcare for every American, but Republicans refuse to meet with us.
I decided to attend Speaker Johnson’s press conference today to speak to him.
I decided to attend Speaker Johnson’s press conference today to speak to him.
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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When out of touch meets gaslighting…
Clearly, Trump, who never steps foot in a grocery store, is the one lying. Millions may go without Thanksgiving dinner this year because they haven’t been getting a paycheck.
Clearly, Trump, who never steps foot in a grocery store, is the one lying. Millions may go without Thanksgiving dinner this year because they haven’t been getting a paycheck.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When out of touch meets gaslighting…
Clearly, Trump, who never steps foot in a grocery store, is the one lying. Millions may go without Thanksgiving dinner this year because they haven’t been getting a paycheck.
Clearly, Trump, who never steps foot in a grocery store, is the one lying. Millions may go without Thanksgiving dinner this year because they haven’t been getting a paycheck.
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This case, along with other more recent cases, represents a broader systemic problem throughout ICE’s network of more than 200 detention centers nationwide.
Judge Slams ICE Over Detention Conditions at Broadview
In a case nearly identical to that of other detention facilities, ICE has been ordered to meet basic needs at the Broadview Detention Center
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This case, along with other more recent cases, represents a broader systemic problem throughout ICE’s network of more than 200 detention centers nationwide.
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The arrest of “Cxrpse,” founder of the extremist group No Lives Matter (NLM), sheds light on the Com network — a shadowy online ecosystem where hackers, abusers, and neo-Nazi cultists collaborate. Authorities say NLM manuals taught followers to commit murder, extortion, and terrorism.
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Founder of No Lives Matter Arrested on Child Abuse and Terrorism Charges
The founder of the violent extremist group No Lives Matter (NLM) has been arrested on child abuse and terrorism charges. Identified as “Justin B.,” he allegedly operated online as “Cxrpse,” promoting ...
globalextremism.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The arrest of “Cxrpse,” founder of the extremist group No Lives Matter (NLM), sheds light on the Com network — a shadowy online ecosystem where hackers, abusers, and neo-Nazi cultists collaborate. Authorities say NLM manuals taught followers to commit murder, extortion, and terrorism.
Read more:
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There’s a viral claim that no Moms for Liberty–endorsed candidates won “contested” school-board races this week. That claim is false. Not many wins, but not zero.
A short 🧵 on how selective wording can turn misinformation into something that sounds true.
A short 🧵 on how selective wording can turn misinformation into something that sounds true.
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
There’s a viral claim that no Moms for Liberty–endorsed candidates won “contested” school-board races this week. That claim is false. Not many wins, but not zero.
A short 🧵 on how selective wording can turn misinformation into something that sounds true.
A short 🧵 on how selective wording can turn misinformation into something that sounds true.
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As e.e. cummings and so many other thinkers and writers have known, we should beware those who sing their patriotic love of America while showing complete disregard for the lives of Americans.
November 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
As e.e. cummings and so many other thinkers and writers have known, we should beware those who sing their patriotic love of America while showing complete disregard for the lives of Americans.
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Five Years For Woman Who Burned Down Several Businesses in Puerto Rico
Were is not for social media, Danielle Bertothy could have gotten away with this.
Were is not for social media, Danielle Bertothy could have gotten away with this.
Five Years For Woman Who Burned Down Several Businesses in Puerto Rico
Were is not for social media, Danielle Bertothy could have gotten away with this.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Five Years For Woman Who Burned Down Several Businesses in Puerto Rico
Were is not for social media, Danielle Bertothy could have gotten away with this.
Were is not for social media, Danielle Bertothy could have gotten away with this.
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Always great to chat with @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social and @doughenwood.bsky.social Great episode on #Zohran #Mamdani
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Always great to chat with @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social and @doughenwood.bsky.social Great episode on #Zohran #Mamdani
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I talked with Jordan from @statuscoupnews.bsky.social about what’s actually happening in Memphis
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Trump's Troops ENGINEERING VIOLENCE In Memphis
YouTube video by Status Coup News
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November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I talked with Jordan from @statuscoupnews.bsky.social about what’s actually happening in Memphis
youtu.be/hxXOk9d4zP4?...
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