Stephen Karr
@stephenkarr.bsky.social
Library technician, poet, ecosocialist, in Vancouver.
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I don't know what's more extraordinary here: Mamdani's affirming "I am a Democratic Socialist" in the Oval Office (signaling that we have arrived!) or Trump saying that he doesn't mind being called a fascist. 🫠
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I don't know what's more extraordinary here: Mamdani's affirming "I am a Democratic Socialist" in the Oval Office (signaling that we have arrived!) or Trump saying that he doesn't mind being called a fascist. 🫠
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Trump and his supporters are in a poisonous feedback loop where his power is based on encouraging their worst behaviors and thoughts.
Calling for the execution of political enemies is an escalation and it makes unchecked fascist violence a reality.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/what-the-d...
Calling for the execution of political enemies is an escalation and it makes unchecked fascist violence a reality.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/what-the-d...
What the Dictator Wants: The Normalization of Violence and Oppression
Trump is openly calling for the execution of his political enemies. We've stepped into a new chapter of this crisis
jaredyatessexton.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Trump and his supporters are in a poisonous feedback loop where his power is based on encouraging their worst behaviors and thoughts.
Calling for the execution of political enemies is an escalation and it makes unchecked fascist violence a reality.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/what-the-d...
Calling for the execution of political enemies is an escalation and it makes unchecked fascist violence a reality.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/what-the-d...
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Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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When Democrats were saying, of oligarchs, "I welcome their hatred," working class voters were theirs not just in voting behavior but identity. When Democrats began to insist there are no "sides," endorse rising tide lift all boats neo-liberalism, & echo opposition, they lost working class support.
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
When Democrats were saying, of oligarchs, "I welcome their hatred," working class voters were theirs not just in voting behavior but identity. When Democrats began to insist there are no "sides," endorse rising tide lift all boats neo-liberalism, & echo opposition, they lost working class support.
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Bravo to to Jesse Welles, for his soundtrack of resistance, refusal and ridicule.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRR9xbn...
www.instagram.com/reel/DRR9xbn...
The Late Show on Instagram: "Four-time Grammy Award nominee @wellesmusic performs his song “Join Ice.”
#Colbert #JesseWelles #Music"
Jesse Welles takes center stage, showcasing his talent and charisma as he performs 'Join Ice'. With four Grammy nominations under his belt, this artist continues to push boundaries with his captivatin...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Bravo to to Jesse Welles, for his soundtrack of resistance, refusal and ridicule.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRR9xbn...
www.instagram.com/reel/DRR9xbn...
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Ah yes, this warrants the Both Sides approach.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Ah yes, this warrants the Both Sides approach.
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. It’s a time for us to remember gender diverse people around the world who have lost their lives to violence. To take the life of an innocent person is a reprehensible act and such acts cannot be allowed to continue.
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. It’s a time for us to remember gender diverse people around the world who have lost their lives to violence. To take the life of an innocent person is a reprehensible act and such acts cannot be allowed to continue.
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I understand the reasoning behind zeroing in on ICE & DHS abducting citizens. But when you lead with what's perceived as your most sympathetic cases, you cede the moral high ground & make arguing for others harder. It is wrong for armed, masked gestapo to grab people - doesn't matter their status.
November 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I understand the reasoning behind zeroing in on ICE & DHS abducting citizens. But when you lead with what's perceived as your most sympathetic cases, you cede the moral high ground & make arguing for others harder. It is wrong for armed, masked gestapo to grab people - doesn't matter their status.
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It's well known that road to fascism littered with people saying "you're over reacting." Less widely recognized is that road started with allowing billionaires to purchase themselves what ought to be our government. We have been under reacting for generations.
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It's well known that road to fascism littered with people saying "you're over reacting." Less widely recognized is that road started with allowing billionaires to purchase themselves what ought to be our government. We have been under reacting for generations.
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Props to Democrats for demanding that oaths matter and in so doing exposing what is at stake. May this be an invitation for the #BraveOfUS to all come together to Free America of this regime.
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Props to Democrats for demanding that oaths matter and in so doing exposing what is at stake. May this be an invitation for the #BraveOfUS to all come together to Free America of this regime.
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Across places, races & parties, most Americans believe violence has no place in our politics. We settle differences & decide our futures by selecting leaders, not threatening death to our opponents. Trump & his MAGA minions just keep proving they are a regime of the bullies, for the billionaires.
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Across places, races & parties, most Americans believe violence has no place in our politics. We settle differences & decide our futures by selecting leaders, not threatening death to our opponents. Trump & his MAGA minions just keep proving they are a regime of the bullies, for the billionaires.
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“These are unprecedented economic and political times. All decisions relating to public money NEED to be strategic, maybe now more than ever.
But ‘blunt instrument’ austerity budgets can devastate a city like ours, weakening its reputation and its economic positioning, and undermining its future.”
But ‘blunt instrument’ austerity budgets can devastate a city like ours, weakening its reputation and its economic positioning, and undermining its future.”
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“These are unprecedented economic and political times. All decisions relating to public money NEED to be strategic, maybe now more than ever.
But ‘blunt instrument’ austerity budgets can devastate a city like ours, weakening its reputation and its economic positioning, and undermining its future.”
But ‘blunt instrument’ austerity budgets can devastate a city like ours, weakening its reputation and its economic positioning, and undermining its future.”
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Been wondering what's going on with logging in BC?
Most BCers don't hear about logging very often, ever since mainstream media eliminated their enviro beats in the 1990s
Here's a rundown:
1. BIG LEAK: BC govt suspiciously overestimates how many trees are left
#bcpoli
Most BCers don't hear about logging very often, ever since mainstream media eliminated their enviro beats in the 1990s
Here's a rundown:
1. BIG LEAK: BC govt suspiciously overestimates how many trees are left
#bcpoli
Leaked report claims B.C. timber harvest is vastly overestimated
An undisclosed report obtained by BIV estimates the province is likely approving twice as much logging than can be sustainably harvested
www.timescolonist.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Been wondering what's going on with logging in BC?
Most BCers don't hear about logging very often, ever since mainstream media eliminated their enviro beats in the 1990s
Here's a rundown:
1. BIG LEAK: BC govt suspiciously overestimates how many trees are left
#bcpoli
Most BCers don't hear about logging very often, ever since mainstream media eliminated their enviro beats in the 1990s
Here's a rundown:
1. BIG LEAK: BC govt suspiciously overestimates how many trees are left
#bcpoli
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
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Matt Yglesias lies all the time. The Breakthrough Institute lies all the time too (about me, about climate science, about Americans’ views).
I don’t want constantly to hate on the Abundance people, but why are they associating themselves with liars?
Am I the only one who thinks this a problem?
I don’t want constantly to hate on the Abundance people, but why are they associating themselves with liars?
Am I the only one who thinks this a problem?
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Matt Yglesias lies all the time. The Breakthrough Institute lies all the time too (about me, about climate science, about Americans’ views).
I don’t want constantly to hate on the Abundance people, but why are they associating themselves with liars?
Am I the only one who thinks this a problem?
I don’t want constantly to hate on the Abundance people, but why are they associating themselves with liars?
Am I the only one who thinks this a problem?
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Again, Trump talks about climate change all the time. He lies about clean energy all the time.
BECAUSE HE KNOWS PEOPLE CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND LIKE CLEAN ENERGY
Trump always tries to shape people’s ideas about things to justify his own doings.
#EndClimateSilence
BECAUSE HE KNOWS PEOPLE CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND LIKE CLEAN ENERGY
Trump always tries to shape people’s ideas about things to justify his own doings.
#EndClimateSilence
Trump: "I don't think Saudi Arabia would like me too much if we decided to kill oil and natural gas. There's nothing like it. It works. Windmills don't work. Other things -- I don't want to get it into too much -- but they don't work. What does work is natural gas, oil, nuclear, and other things."
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Again, Trump talks about climate change all the time. He lies about clean energy all the time.
BECAUSE HE KNOWS PEOPLE CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND LIKE CLEAN ENERGY
Trump always tries to shape people’s ideas about things to justify his own doings.
#EndClimateSilence
BECAUSE HE KNOWS PEOPLE CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND LIKE CLEAN ENERGY
Trump always tries to shape people’s ideas about things to justify his own doings.
#EndClimateSilence
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And I get that a lot of people like the abundance frame, and how obvious “cutting red tape” sounds as the path to providing all the things we want. But please understand how that framing is actually being used in real-world policymaking. #Abundance #PermittingReform
Some folks over at “Inclusive Abundance” the think tank promoting the “abundance agenda” have been complaining about Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for quite some time.. looks like they’re getting their wish. bsky.app/profile/dust...
New ESA rules proposed by the administration revive earlier rollbacks, weaken habitat protections and section 7 consultations, expand economic exclusions for oil and gas, and offer fewer automatic safeguards for threatened species. #energydominance #permittingreform www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
And I get that a lot of people like the abundance frame, and how obvious “cutting red tape” sounds as the path to providing all the things we want. But please understand how that framing is actually being used in real-world policymaking. #Abundance #PermittingReform
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So yesterday Trump was holding hands with MBS, and today he's demanding the execution of two Senators and four Representatives.
Seems like something rubbed off
Seems like something rubbed off
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
So yesterday Trump was holding hands with MBS, and today he's demanding the execution of two Senators and four Representatives.
Seems like something rubbed off
Seems like something rubbed off
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Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The way to do this.
Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging.
Here’s my response:
Here’s my response:
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The way to do this.
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This is the problem with trying to inspire hope using the message "we have the solutions": such a message may inspire the kind of techno-optimism that actually fosters political *dis*engagement.
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⚠️ When “technology will save us” becomes a climate risk!
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
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osf.io/preprints/ps...
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
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osf.io/preprints/ps...
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is the problem with trying to inspire hope using the message "we have the solutions": such a message may inspire the kind of techno-optimism that actually fosters political *dis*engagement.
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Hope is a very heady drug. But observing courageous determination is even better.
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Hope is a very heady drug. But observing courageous determination is even better.
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Vast majorities in all parties support more solar and nuclear. Wind is popular in the center too.
Only minorities of Dems and Independents support more fossil-fuel production.
So why is anyone telling @TheDemocrats to promote fossil fuel production to win elections? 🤔
Only minorities of Dems and Independents support more fossil-fuel production.
So why is anyone telling @TheDemocrats to promote fossil fuel production to win elections? 🤔
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Vast majorities in all parties support more solar and nuclear. Wind is popular in the center too.
Only minorities of Dems and Independents support more fossil-fuel production.
So why is anyone telling @TheDemocrats to promote fossil fuel production to win elections? 🤔
Only minorities of Dems and Independents support more fossil-fuel production.
So why is anyone telling @TheDemocrats to promote fossil fuel production to win elections? 🤔
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Weird how all these Abundance people are so terrible on #ClimateChange.
Now it's Abundance poster-boy Josh Shapiro pulling PA out of the cap-and-trade Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Abundance is many things, but it's not a climate solution.
Now it's Abundance poster-boy Josh Shapiro pulling PA out of the cap-and-trade Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Abundance is many things, but it's not a climate solution.
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Weird how all these Abundance people are so terrible on #ClimateChange.
Now it's Abundance poster-boy Josh Shapiro pulling PA out of the cap-and-trade Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Abundance is many things, but it's not a climate solution.
Now it's Abundance poster-boy Josh Shapiro pulling PA out of the cap-and-trade Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Abundance is many things, but it's not a climate solution.