troymajian.bsky.social
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As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.
March 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.
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Andrew Cuomo, in addition to being a serial sexual harasser, knowingly sent people with Covid into old folks homes, leading to a massive rate of infection and death for the elderly.
Read and share the @propublica.org story about how Andrew Cuomo killed your elders.
Read and share the @propublica.org story about how Andrew Cuomo killed your elders.
“Fire Through Dry Grass”: Andrew Cuomo Saw COVID-19’s Threat to Nursing Homes. Then He Risked Adding to It.
A nursing home in Troy, New York, followed the governor’s order to accept patients being treated for COVID-19. Six weeks later, 18 residents were dead of the disease.
www.propublica.org
March 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Andrew Cuomo, in addition to being a serial sexual harasser, knowingly sent people with Covid into old folks homes, leading to a massive rate of infection and death for the elderly.
Read and share the @propublica.org story about how Andrew Cuomo killed your elders.
Read and share the @propublica.org story about how Andrew Cuomo killed your elders.
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Part of the lesson here is that Trumpists, like many bullies, don’t handle it well if you stand up to them rather than caving. If Trump or Vance or their supporters had any character this petulant display and Zelenskyy’s defiance would be humiliating to them.
Zelenskyy gives a thumbs up after getting berated by a visibly agitated Trump
February 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Part of the lesson here is that Trumpists, like many bullies, don’t handle it well if you stand up to them rather than caving. If Trump or Vance or their supporters had any character this petulant display and Zelenskyy’s defiance would be humiliating to them.
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Zelenky stood in front of the American government, in the seat of our democracy, and thanked our entire nation. Every farmer, teacher, engineer, nurse, and cop. Thanked us on behalf of his entire country. youtu.be/7gjwlCe5T6M?...
Watch Zelenskyy's Full Address To Congress
YouTube video by NBC News
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February 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Zelenky stood in front of the American government, in the seat of our democracy, and thanked our entire nation. Every farmer, teacher, engineer, nurse, and cop. Thanked us on behalf of his entire country. youtu.be/7gjwlCe5T6M?...
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None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
Profile in cowardice
Hakeem Jeffries refuses to call for Eric Adams' resignation, instead calling on Adams to show "that he has the capacity to continue to govern in the best interest of New Yorkers"
February 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Profile in cowardice
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Engraving on the exterior of the United States Department of Justice headquarters.
February 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Engraving on the exterior of the United States Department of Justice headquarters.
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It should be a source of profound embarrassment that a bunch of FedSoc lifers are taking a more vocal and principled stand against the corrupt Eric Adams deal than most elected Dems.
February 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It should be a source of profound embarrassment that a bunch of FedSoc lifers are taking a more vocal and principled stand against the corrupt Eric Adams deal than most elected Dems.
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I firmly believe @petebuttigieg.bsky.social should lead a daily press conference. We are in desperate need of simple, unified messaging
Waging a procedural war and an information war will at least delay — and possibly prevent — an actual war. I don't get why Democratic leaders don't see the necessity here.
If Democrats don't have the stomach to actually wage the procedural war that's fully within their power, they must at the very bare minimum wage the information war that's both right in front of them and extremely ripe with targets.
February 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I firmly believe @petebuttigieg.bsky.social should lead a daily press conference. We are in desperate need of simple, unified messaging
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If you live in NYC, TODAY is the last possible day to register as a Democrat so you can vote in the primary elections in June against Adams. You can NO LONGER update your registration online and MUST physically hand-deliver to your Board of Elections by close today. vote.nyc/page/party-a...
Party Affiliation | NYC Board of Elections
Am I Registered? The voter registration form contains a section where you can indicate your choice for party affiliation. The following parties are recognized in New York State:
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February 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
If you live in NYC, TODAY is the last possible day to register as a Democrat so you can vote in the primary elections in June against Adams. You can NO LONGER update your registration online and MUST physically hand-deliver to your Board of Elections by close today. vote.nyc/page/party-a...
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Déjà vu all over again.
February 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Déjà vu all over again.
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Not sure why this dude thinks not sleeping, working “day & night” in the office is a flex when in fact it reflects lack of discipline, unsustainable work plans and sacrifice of attention to detail. Probably also drug use, since the human body and especially brain needs sleep to operate effectively.
Elon says he's in hiding because he is getting death threats over DOGE, DOGE plans to cut $2 trillion (??) Says he is working day and night and sleeping on couch, thinks DOGE work will take four months and is speaking to Trump "incessantly."
February 8, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Not sure why this dude thinks not sleeping, working “day & night” in the office is a flex when in fact it reflects lack of discipline, unsustainable work plans and sacrifice of attention to detail. Probably also drug use, since the human body and especially brain needs sleep to operate effectively.
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Most of us have lost or been forced out of a job at some point
All of us have heard school /parental /church-etc /motivational lectures on "your job shouldn't define you" or "higher purpose."
But these GOP Sens willing to do *anything* to cling to a job
JFK wrote 'Profiles in Courage.' Not now.
All of us have heard school /parental /church-etc /motivational lectures on "your job shouldn't define you" or "higher purpose."
But these GOP Sens willing to do *anything* to cling to a job
JFK wrote 'Profiles in Courage.' Not now.
You’ll be shocked - shocked! - to hear that Susan Collins has decided to vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as DNI.
February 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Most of us have lost or been forced out of a job at some point
All of us have heard school /parental /church-etc /motivational lectures on "your job shouldn't define you" or "higher purpose."
But these GOP Sens willing to do *anything* to cling to a job
JFK wrote 'Profiles in Courage.' Not now.
All of us have heard school /parental /church-etc /motivational lectures on "your job shouldn't define you" or "higher purpose."
But these GOP Sens willing to do *anything* to cling to a job
JFK wrote 'Profiles in Courage.' Not now.
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Giving access to SSNs, other data on government employees to non-employees like Musk is a violation of 5 USC 552a, and carries with it a penalty of $1000 per person whose data was accessed. We are building a case. Govt employees who want to participate should contact me directly
February 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Giving access to SSNs, other data on government employees to non-employees like Musk is a violation of 5 USC 552a, and carries with it a penalty of $1000 per person whose data was accessed. We are building a case. Govt employees who want to participate should contact me directly
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Dear Democratic Leaders: here’s a free idea, send members of congress into the buildings where Elons people are and see what they’re doing. Dare them to stop you.
Do something
Do something
February 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Dear Democratic Leaders: here’s a free idea, send members of congress into the buildings where Elons people are and see what they’re doing. Dare them to stop you.
Do something
Do something
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One thing for Senate Democrats to do is announce they will use every tool at their disposal to block Bondi’s nomination until DOJ appoints a special counsel (ideally with beefed up firing protections) to investigate the widely reported crimes committed this week by Musk and his band of DOGE goons.
February 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
One thing for Senate Democrats to do is announce they will use every tool at their disposal to block Bondi’s nomination until DOJ appoints a special counsel (ideally with beefed up firing protections) to investigate the widely reported crimes committed this week by Musk and his band of DOGE goons.
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You may not like it, but Leah's right. There's a reason the Prodigal Son is a parable in almost every culture. when someone experiencing cognitive dissonance comes to you, you have two choices: embrace them, and win them over forever; or reject them, ensuring they never again question their beliefs.
February 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
You may not like it, but Leah's right. There's a reason the Prodigal Son is a parable in almost every culture. when someone experiencing cognitive dissonance comes to you, you have two choices: embrace them, and win them over forever; or reject them, ensuring they never again question their beliefs.
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Trump is correct- it’s time to celebrate our Founders. Let’s read their words - in classrooms, in town squares, online, and in print. Let’s re-learn what they meant when they wrote about consent, arbitrary government, tyranny, and civic virtue. Let’s overwhelm Trump with our love for the Founders.
February 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trump is correct- it’s time to celebrate our Founders. Let’s read their words - in classrooms, in town squares, online, and in print. Let’s re-learn what they meant when they wrote about consent, arbitrary government, tyranny, and civic virtue. Let’s overwhelm Trump with our love for the Founders.
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We're worried that you're doing nothing to stop any of this.
You’re worried about tomato prices.
Wait till Trump’s Mexico tariffs raise your tomato prices.
Wait till Trump’s Mexico tariffs raise your tomato prices.
February 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
We're worried that you're doing nothing to stop any of this.
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Just a truly gutting piece from @christianitytoday.com about when ICE agents came to a church to arrest an immigrant last week.
The whole thing is worth reading, but this section asks the big question: why was it necessary to arrest him there? www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/shou...
The whole thing is worth reading, but this section asks the big question: why was it necessary to arrest him there? www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/shou...
February 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Just a truly gutting piece from @christianitytoday.com about when ICE agents came to a church to arrest an immigrant last week.
The whole thing is worth reading, but this section asks the big question: why was it necessary to arrest him there? www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/shou...
The whole thing is worth reading, but this section asks the big question: why was it necessary to arrest him there? www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/shou...
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Detachment helps.
The most effective way to detach is to end contact altogether. While we can limit our exposure to Trump, we don’t have that option.
We can, however, practice not being emotionally reactive and observing instead—“he’s doing that thing he does again”—and then act rather than react.
The most effective way to detach is to end contact altogether. While we can limit our exposure to Trump, we don’t have that option.
We can, however, practice not being emotionally reactive and observing instead—“he’s doing that thing he does again”—and then act rather than react.
January 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Detachment helps.
The most effective way to detach is to end contact altogether. While we can limit our exposure to Trump, we don’t have that option.
We can, however, practice not being emotionally reactive and observing instead—“he’s doing that thing he does again”—and then act rather than react.
The most effective way to detach is to end contact altogether. While we can limit our exposure to Trump, we don’t have that option.
We can, however, practice not being emotionally reactive and observing instead—“he’s doing that thing he does again”—and then act rather than react.
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The AHA's American Lesson Plan report shares findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. Key takeaways include: history teachers are professionals who are concerned mostly with helping students learn central elements of US history. 🗃️
American Lesson Plan | American Historical Association
American Lesson Plan: Teaching US History in Secondary Schools reports on insights gathered during a two-year exploration of secondary US history education.
www.historians.org
January 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The AHA's American Lesson Plan report shares findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. Key takeaways include: history teachers are professionals who are concerned mostly with helping students learn central elements of US history. 🗃️
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American authoritarianism, day 3...From David French's NYTimes newsletter: "Trump’s friends can commit acts of violence on his behalf. Trump’s enemies have to face danger on their own."
January 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
American authoritarianism, day 3...From David French's NYTimes newsletter: "Trump’s friends can commit acts of violence on his behalf. Trump’s enemies have to face danger on their own."
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"At a time when there are more refugees globally than ever in recorded history, including many persecuted on account of their faith, the United States should be doing more—not less—to offer help to those in need of refuge."
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/trum...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/trum...
Trump Halts Refugee Resettlement Program - Christianity Today
After welcoming thousands of families in recent months, agencies are “heartbroken” over an executive order to temporarily suspend admittances.
www.christianitytoday.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"At a time when there are more refugees globally than ever in recorded history, including many persecuted on account of their faith, the United States should be doing more—not less—to offer help to those in need of refuge."
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/trum...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/trum...