Rebecca Traister
@rtraister.bsky.social
Journalist, New York Magazine; author, Good & Mad, All the Single Ladies. Maine, New York, Philadelphia. I am on a book leave till fall 2025. I do have a substack.
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Jaw dropped. Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content
Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who ch...
oklahomawatch.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Jaw dropped. Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content
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@rtraister.bsky.social Had a great piece in New York Magazine this week about elderly politicians not wanting to leave. Here she is discussing with @samseder.bsky.social youtu.be/ptQMELpIO3E?...
The Democrats Have An Olds Problem | Rebecca Traister | TMR
YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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November 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
@rtraister.bsky.social Had a great piece in New York Magazine this week about elderly politicians not wanting to leave. Here she is discussing with @samseder.bsky.social youtu.be/ptQMELpIO3E?...
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Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
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I want people to understand that in my youth, a youth that happened somewhere between the youth of Epstein, Trump, Maxwell, ex-Prince Andrew, et al & that of their victims, the term "jail bait" was framed as a compliment.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I want people to understand that in my youth, a youth that happened somewhere between the youth of Epstein, Trump, Maxwell, ex-Prince Andrew, et al & that of their victims, the term "jail bait" was framed as a compliment.
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Mamdani: “NYC will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, LED by an immigrant!”
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November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: “NYC will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, LED by an immigrant!”
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It is so embarrassing that Schumer STILL declined to say who he voted for. And yet another underscore on @rtraister.bsky.social's excellent piece on the Democrats who won't gtfo.
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It is so embarrassing that Schumer STILL declined to say who he voted for. And yet another underscore on @rtraister.bsky.social's excellent piece on the Democrats who won't gtfo.
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
While we're waiting to watch (eep, I hope) a new generation sweep into political power -- in some cases, against the wishes of Democratic elders -- here's the piece I published yesterday on the party's gerontocracy:
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
While we're waiting to watch (eep, I hope) a new generation sweep into political power -- in some cases, against the wishes of Democratic elders -- here's the piece I published yesterday on the party's gerontocracy:
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This is a great @rtraister.bsky.social piece on gnarled hands clinging to power but I love this quote. Aren’t we all looking for our “go to Northern Ireland and figure out the troubles thing?”
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is a great @rtraister.bsky.social piece on gnarled hands clinging to power but I love this quote. Aren’t we all looking for our “go to Northern Ireland and figure out the troubles thing?”
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“Looking at our deeper history can offer…reminders of how it has very often been hard…but also that the violent inequities, the losses, the disappointments of that past have been the impetus for change…innovation and evolution. Against all odds these days, I am optimistic“
@rtraister.bsky.social
@rtraister.bsky.social
It's been forever...and yet: today!
Maine, New York City, Murphy Brown, Zohran Mamdani and the first Rebecca Traister
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November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“Looking at our deeper history can offer…reminders of how it has very often been hard…but also that the violent inequities, the losses, the disappointments of that past have been the impetus for change…innovation and evolution. Against all odds these days, I am optimistic“
@rtraister.bsky.social
@rtraister.bsky.social
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A searing coda from @rtraister.bsky.social, correctly indicting Dems' tendency to lean on and coddle gerontocrats: "The short-term grab at a familiar past got us through an immediate crisis, yes, but simultaneously assured a longer-term and more corrosive defeat." nymag.com/intelligence...
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A searing coda from @rtraister.bsky.social, correctly indicting Dems' tendency to lean on and coddle gerontocrats: "The short-term grab at a familiar past got us through an immediate crisis, yes, but simultaneously assured a longer-term and more corrosive defeat." nymag.com/intelligence...
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This is a very intense, interesting read from @rtraister.bsky.social about what the deal is with elder establishment Dems who scoff at the idea of retirement nymag.com/intelligence...
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is a very intense, interesting read from @rtraister.bsky.social about what the deal is with elder establishment Dems who scoff at the idea of retirement nymag.com/intelligence...
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"It’s certainly not the first time an old world has been dying as a new world struggles to be born; the clash between past and future is eternal. But each age is gifted its own specific monsters, and ours are doozies." — @rtraister.bsky.social
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"It’s certainly not the first time an old world has been dying as a new world struggles to be born; the clash between past and future is eternal. But each age is gifted its own specific monsters, and ours are doozies." — @rtraister.bsky.social
I was closing a story last week and am late to this but was pretty bowled over by it
Citing a Trump order about “restoring biological truth,” the VA is making it more difficult for male veterans with breast cancer to get their care covered by the government.
The disease is deadlier than for women and “notably higher among veterans,” research shows.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
The disease is deadlier than for women and “notably higher among veterans,” research shows.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I was closing a story last week and am late to this but was pretty bowled over by it
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it's clear reading this @rtraister.bsky.social piece how little the Democratic Party thinks it erred in running Joe Biden at his age
Also this memorable quote: "Many can’t imagine doing anything in which they won’t be heavily staffed and relevant all the time.”
nymag.com/intelligence...
Also this memorable quote: "Many can’t imagine doing anything in which they won’t be heavily staffed and relevant all the time.”
nymag.com/intelligence...
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
it's clear reading this @rtraister.bsky.social piece how little the Democratic Party thinks it erred in running Joe Biden at his age
Also this memorable quote: "Many can’t imagine doing anything in which they won’t be heavily staffed and relevant all the time.”
nymag.com/intelligence...
Also this memorable quote: "Many can’t imagine doing anything in which they won’t be heavily staffed and relevant all the time.”
nymag.com/intelligence...
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And here's @rtraister.bsky.social on the Olds v the Youngs: nymag.com/intelligence...
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
And here's @rtraister.bsky.social on the Olds v the Youngs: nymag.com/intelligence...
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Bumping this biting and deeply relevant @rtraister.bsky.social piece from right before the primary, on election eve.
This Fucking Guy:
This Fucking Guy:
This Fucking Guy
I lived in New York City for twenty-five years and I don’t live there anymore.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Bumping this biting and deeply relevant @rtraister.bsky.social piece from right before the primary, on election eve.
This Fucking Guy:
This Fucking Guy:
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Always grateful when reporters like @rtraister.bsky.social take my bits seriously. nymag.com/intelligence...
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Always grateful when reporters like @rtraister.bsky.social take my bits seriously. nymag.com/intelligence...
I’m going to be talking with @irincarmon.bsky.social about her stunning new book in Brooklyn on Tuesday and you have to register for it here; come talk and hang out with us!
Offsite: Irin Carmon: Unbearable w/ Rebecca Traister
“This is essential reading for anyone committed to reproductive justice and building a more humane, compassionate world.” —Dorothy Roberts
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October 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I’m going to be talking with @irincarmon.bsky.social about her stunning new book in Brooklyn on Tuesday and you have to register for it here; come talk and hang out with us!
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I feel that some of you need regular reminders of how unpopular this man is. And frankly I see him getting even more so as the economy worsens. Again, this doesn't mean that he will give up any power but it does mean that WE HAVE POWER TOO.
October 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I feel that some of you need regular reminders of how unpopular this man is. And frankly I see him getting even more so as the economy worsens. Again, this doesn't mean that he will give up any power but it does mean that WE HAVE POWER TOO.
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Highly recommend this great piece from @rtraister.bsky.social from a couple years ago if you want to learn more about Tish James.
“Now Cuomo and his team are determined to cast James, like the women who came forward with stories of his inappropriate behavior, as dishonest, calculating, striving, and mean.“
Justice According to Letitia James
She’s earned the wrath of Andrew Cuomo. She’s investigating Donald Trump. Can she beat the two meanest men in politics?
nymag.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Highly recommend this great piece from @rtraister.bsky.social from a couple years ago if you want to learn more about Tish James.
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NEW from PP:
You know how Krista Noem has been bottlenecking disaster relief?
Turns out, you can get them greenlit —if you‘re a Noem donor!
After donor asked, Noem quickly cleared project.
Then she flew to town and dined at French bistro with the donor.
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
You know how Krista Noem has been bottlenecking disaster relief?
Turns out, you can get them greenlit —if you‘re a Noem donor!
After donor asked, Noem quickly cleared project.
Then she flew to town and dined at French bistro with the donor.
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...
www.propublica.org
September 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NEW from PP:
You know how Krista Noem has been bottlenecking disaster relief?
Turns out, you can get them greenlit —if you‘re a Noem donor!
After donor asked, Noem quickly cleared project.
Then she flew to town and dined at French bistro with the donor.
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
You know how Krista Noem has been bottlenecking disaster relief?
Turns out, you can get them greenlit —if you‘re a Noem donor!
After donor asked, Noem quickly cleared project.
Then she flew to town and dined at French bistro with the donor.
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
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I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
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hope =/= optimism [not the same things]
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
hope =/= optimism [not the same things]
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My sense is that most Americans had not heard of Charlie Kirk until yesterday. The first and perhaps only thing they're going to hear about him from the most trusted and important voices in American politics is that he was a model and constructive participant in good-faith political discourse.
September 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
My sense is that most Americans had not heard of Charlie Kirk until yesterday. The first and perhaps only thing they're going to hear about him from the most trusted and important voices in American politics is that he was a model and constructive participant in good-faith political discourse.