@tonymelone.bsky.social
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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 4:09 PM
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.
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A "modest margin" when Mamdani beat his next closest challenger by 8 points in a three-person race. Trump won by just 1.5% and it was played off as a seismic realignment of American politics and culture.
Damn, I hate it when things that happen mean nothing :-(
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A "modest margin" when Mamdani beat his next closest challenger by 8 points in a three-person race. Trump won by just 1.5% and it was played off as a seismic realignment of American politics and culture.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
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man this administration is really racing to set the record straight: they really really don’t want hungry kids to be able to eat and they will punish you for it
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
man this administration is really racing to set the record straight: they really really don’t want hungry kids to be able to eat and they will punish you for it
Wait I thought he was imposing sharia law?
Fox News was criticising Mamdani as being a “champagne socialist” because there was alcohol at his campaign victory party, in case you were at all curious as to how flaccid and ludicrously out of touch the ruling class has become
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Wait I thought he was imposing sharia law?
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Once again reminding everyone that "insane ripoff financial products/scams are awesome" vs "all debt is a sinful moral failing pushed by (((bankers)))" actually represents a huge wedge within the far-right.
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Once again reminding everyone that "insane ripoff financial products/scams are awesome" vs "all debt is a sinful moral failing pushed by (((bankers)))" actually represents a huge wedge within the far-right.
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if you didn’t catch my column this week you can now watch it
The return of the blue wave? A look at Tuesday’s election results.
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
if you didn’t catch my column this week you can now watch it
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KBJ, as the circuit justice for CA1, temporarily stays McConnell’s order that Trump fully fund SNAP for November, says the appeals court should issue its decision on the matter before she or the full SCOTUS gets involved. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
It expires 48 hours after the 1st circuit court of appeals takes action on the matter
November 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
KBJ, as the circuit justice for CA1, temporarily stays McConnell’s order that Trump fully fund SNAP for November, says the appeals court should issue its decision on the matter before she or the full SCOTUS gets involved. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
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Has New York Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs resigned over Mamdani yet? I hope he hasn't, so that he can instead resign over *improving Republican margins over Trump 2024 in an anti-Republican wave election*. Trump won Nassau by just 4%—now look at this bloodbath
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Has New York Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs resigned over Mamdani yet? I hope he hasn't, so that he can instead resign over *improving Republican margins over Trump 2024 in an anti-Republican wave election*. Trump won Nassau by just 4%—now look at this bloodbath
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I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
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Let’s go @kaylaforcouncil! Your hard work, experience, and integrity will serve Brooklynites well in the City Council. And here’s to keeping Southern Brooklyn blue!
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Let’s go @kaylaforcouncil! Your hard work, experience, and integrity will serve Brooklynites well in the City Council. And here’s to keeping Southern Brooklyn blue!
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What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
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"If his campaign didn't inspire anyone, at least it cemented his legacy the way we should all remember it. As a man who will do anything, say anything, hurt anyone, just to keep a grip on power." Great piece from @davecolon.bsky.social nygroove.nyc/andrew-cuomo...
Andrew Cuomo was the worst of us
Andrew Cuomo has cemented his legacy as a man who will do anything, say anything, hurt anyone, just to keep a grip on power.
nygroove.nyc
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"If his campaign didn't inspire anyone, at least it cemented his legacy the way we should all remember it. As a man who will do anything, say anything, hurt anyone, just to keep a grip on power." Great piece from @davecolon.bsky.social nygroove.nyc/andrew-cuomo...
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I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
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*slaps roof* we're gonna build so much housing in vickie paladino's district
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
*slaps roof* we're gonna build so much housing in vickie paladino's district
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Congrats @zohranmamdani! You’ve inspired us all with your ambitious, inclusive, joyful campaign. We look forward to supporting you as we continue to build a city and a politics that works for all of us!
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Congrats @zohranmamdani! You’ve inspired us all with your ambitious, inclusive, joyful campaign. We look forward to supporting you as we continue to build a city and a politics that works for all of us!
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
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ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
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to me this is the story of the election
there was never any way for Cuomo to win if he didn't win the Bronx, central Brooklyn and southern Queens
and he lost all three
Zohran convinced the crucial swing voters in this race that he was the Democrat and Cuomo was not, and that's why he won
there was never any way for Cuomo to win if he didn't win the Bronx, central Brooklyn and southern Queens
and he lost all three
Zohran convinced the crucial swing voters in this race that he was the Democrat and Cuomo was not, and that's why he won
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
to me this is the story of the election
there was never any way for Cuomo to win if he didn't win the Bronx, central Brooklyn and southern Queens
and he lost all three
Zohran convinced the crucial swing voters in this race that he was the Democrat and Cuomo was not, and that's why he won
there was never any way for Cuomo to win if he didn't win the Bronx, central Brooklyn and southern Queens
and he lost all three
Zohran convinced the crucial swing voters in this race that he was the Democrat and Cuomo was not, and that's why he won
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November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM