Tyler Douglas
@tylerdouglasnyc.bsky.social
Brooklyn writer @unpublishednyc.com
Government and politics
Government and politics
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November 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
And for more on the tradeoffs of MIH "affordable for who" housing, PAC spending and Zohran's lack of position...
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"ICE is not allowed to arrest American citizens" @repdangoldman.bsky.social, accompanied by @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, president and CEO of the NYIC, during a press conference on Wednesday.
The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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4 US citizens arrested during ICE crackdown on NYC's Canal Street, congressman says
Four U.S. citizens were arrested and held for "nearly 24 hours" without any federal charges following a joint ICE crackdown in New York City on Tuesday.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"ICE is not allowed to arrest American citizens" @repdangoldman.bsky.social, accompanied by @heyitsmurad.bsky.social, president and CEO of the NYIC, during a press conference on Wednesday.
The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
abcnews.go.com/US/nyc-resid...
The four Americans were held at 26 Federal Plaza for nearly 24 hours.
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Wtf is a TEST of a ceasefire?!?!??!?
BREAKING: Israel strikes southern Gaza in test of ceasefire.
Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire
Israel said it struck Hamas militants in Gaza on Sunday after they shot at Israeli soldiers who were inside the area that is still under Israeli control, according to the conditions of the Oct. 10 ceasefire.
bit.ly
October 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wtf is a TEST of a ceasefire?!?!??!?
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No Kings: 5 million march against Trump!
How do we know? Attendance data, crowdsourced by @alexip718.com @thexylom.com & @gelliottmorris.com. Add your city now!
What does it mean? No Kings 2 drew similar crowd sizes as No Kings 1, the largest one-day US protest, at 4 to 6 million people.
How do we know? Attendance data, crowdsourced by @alexip718.com @thexylom.com & @gelliottmorris.com. Add your city now!
What does it mean? No Kings 2 drew similar crowd sizes as No Kings 1, the largest one-day US protest, at 4 to 6 million people.
October 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
No Kings: 5 million march against Trump!
How do we know? Attendance data, crowdsourced by @alexip718.com @thexylom.com & @gelliottmorris.com. Add your city now!
What does it mean? No Kings 2 drew similar crowd sizes as No Kings 1, the largest one-day US protest, at 4 to 6 million people.
How do we know? Attendance data, crowdsourced by @alexip718.com @thexylom.com & @gelliottmorris.com. Add your city now!
What does it mean? No Kings 2 drew similar crowd sizes as No Kings 1, the largest one-day US protest, at 4 to 6 million people.
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Datacenters could account for more than 14% of the US’s total power demand by 2030.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What the datacenter boom means for America’s environment – and electricity bills
In this week’s newsletter: from Google to Amazon to OpenAI, the economic and climate cost of datacenters continues to grow
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Datacenters could account for more than 14% of the US’s total power demand by 2030.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Earlier this year, it seemed like the courts were finally going to start pushing back against Big Tech. But did this pushback turn into a back off? Lizzie O’Shea examines the state of antitrust under Trump 2.0.
Antitrust Issues | Lizzie O’Shea
Trump’s FTC has made it clear they are up for some trust busting—only of a very specific kind.
thebaffler.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Earlier this year, it seemed like the courts were finally going to start pushing back against Big Tech. But did this pushback turn into a back off? Lizzie O’Shea examines the state of antitrust under Trump 2.0.
The poll comes as Zohran Mamdani leads the NYC mayoral race and Bernie Sanders and AOC have held rallies around the country. AOC is reported to be considering a 2028 presidential run.
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17% of Americans identify as Democratic socialists, just below the 18% who identify as supporters of the MAGA movement, according to a poll by CNN and SSRS.
www.unpublishednyc.com/cnn-poll-dem...
www.unpublishednyc.com/cnn-poll-dem...
CNN poll: Democratic socialism nearly matches MAGA support
17% of respondents identified as democratic socialists, just one point less than members of the MAGA movement
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October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The poll comes as Zohran Mamdani leads the NYC mayoral race and Bernie Sanders and AOC have held rallies around the country. AOC is reported to be considering a 2028 presidential run.
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It's important for prominent Democrats, especially those running for president, to loudly promise they'll throw the full weight of the DOJ into prosecuting illegal acts committed by Trump officials during his administration. If people fear a prison cell, they're more likely to abandon the GOP.
Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It's important for prominent Democrats, especially those running for president, to loudly promise they'll throw the full weight of the DOJ into prosecuting illegal acts committed by Trump officials during his administration. If people fear a prison cell, they're more likely to abandon the GOP.
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Major politicians have started talking about prosecuting ICE agents who break the law www.unpublishednyc.com/pritzker-pla...
Pritzker, Platner announce support for "prosecute ICE" movement
Illinois governor JB Pritzker, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, and Colorado Attorney General candidate David Seligman have all publicly discussed bringing charges against ICE agents.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Major politicians have started talking about prosecuting ICE agents who break the law www.unpublishednyc.com/pritzker-pla...
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Out at Broadview to see if the fence will be taken down today. The Iron Workers at local 63 which is near by the facility are wearing “Fuck Trump” buttons and heckled Ben Bergquam and Terry Newsome as they tried to antagonize protesters on Beach Street.
October 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Out at Broadview to see if the fence will be taken down today. The Iron Workers at local 63 which is near by the facility are wearing “Fuck Trump” buttons and heckled Ben Bergquam and Terry Newsome as they tried to antagonize protesters on Beach Street.
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the release also notes that “unified command” is basically acting as security/doorman to ice’s fortress.
people whose loved ones have been abducted, now play a game of telephone with cops and ice “to avoid any misunderstandings that could lead the situation to devolve into escalating conflict.”
people whose loved ones have been abducted, now play a game of telephone with cops and ice “to avoid any misunderstandings that could lead the situation to devolve into escalating conflict.”
October 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
the release also notes that “unified command” is basically acting as security/doorman to ice’s fortress.
people whose loved ones have been abducted, now play a game of telephone with cops and ice “to avoid any misunderstandings that could lead the situation to devolve into escalating conflict.”
people whose loved ones have been abducted, now play a game of telephone with cops and ice “to avoid any misunderstandings that could lead the situation to devolve into escalating conflict.”
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the release from broadview “unified command” notes that there “have only been 35 arrests.”
it praises cops for their “discipline, patience, and restraint despite instances of resistance to simple commands to stay out of the street to avoid traffic.”
interesting choice of messaging.
it praises cops for their “discipline, patience, and restraint despite instances of resistance to simple commands to stay out of the street to avoid traffic.”
interesting choice of messaging.
October 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
the release from broadview “unified command” notes that there “have only been 35 arrests.”
it praises cops for their “discipline, patience, and restraint despite instances of resistance to simple commands to stay out of the street to avoid traffic.”
interesting choice of messaging.
it praises cops for their “discipline, patience, and restraint despite instances of resistance to simple commands to stay out of the street to avoid traffic.”
interesting choice of messaging.
“State and local officials have now responded and provided" the crowd control sought by #ICE, according to the court's removal order.
How #Broadview's mayor may have traded her residents' First Amendment rights for the removal of the unpopular fence. #Chicago #Illinois
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How #Broadview's mayor may have traded her residents' First Amendment rights for the removal of the unpopular fence. #Chicago #Illinois
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The #Broadway #ICE fence must be removed by Tuesday, per a court order. But did Mayor Katrina Thompson's "clearly unconstitutional" executive orders restricting protestors play a role in the decision? #Chicago #Illinois
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Broadview, DHS agree on fence removal after Village restricts protests
“State and local officials have now responded and provided” the crowd control sought by ICE, per the removal order. Residents want a cease-and-desist for the mayor's "clearly unconstitutional" protest...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“State and local officials have now responded and provided" the crowd control sought by #ICE, according to the court's removal order.
How #Broadview's mayor may have traded her residents' First Amendment rights for the removal of the unpopular fence. #Chicago #Illinois
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How #Broadview's mayor may have traded her residents' First Amendment rights for the removal of the unpopular fence. #Chicago #Illinois
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We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
October 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
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The chef can't make a schedule, because we just don't know who can show up that day. 2-4 callouts everyday because there's too much ICE activity in the neighborhoods.
October 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The chef can't make a schedule, because we just don't know who can show up that day. 2-4 callouts everyday because there's too much ICE activity in the neighborhoods.
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So Kilmer Abrego-Garcia will not challenge a deportation to Costa Rica, who has agreed to for him residency, but DHS won’t agree to send him there because it’s not cruel enough.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
October 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
So Kilmer Abrego-Garcia will not challenge a deportation to Costa Rica, who has agreed to for him residency, but DHS won’t agree to send him there because it’s not cruel enough.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
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Senate Democrats pressed AG Pam Bondi this week on the DOJ’s antitrust division and she refused to answer their questions Despite her DOJ’s lenient antitrust enforcement, antimonopoly forces are continuing to fight back. From @ddayen.bsky.social:
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How Antimonopoly is Enduring Despite Trumpian Corruption
Public pressure and partisan attacks have yielded some new cases, and citizens are waking up to corporate power’s harms.
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October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Senate Democrats pressed AG Pam Bondi this week on the DOJ’s antitrust division and she refused to answer their questions Despite her DOJ’s lenient antitrust enforcement, antimonopoly forces are continuing to fight back. From @ddayen.bsky.social:
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Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine
Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
October 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine
Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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“The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.”
Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates
The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.”
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As Democrats contemplate a 2026 or 2028 run and wonder what message will most motivate voters, they need to understand that the minimum opening bid is vengeance.
Justice for All - Truthdig
To restore the rule of law, Democrats must enforce the constitution with brass knuckles like there’s nothing to lose. Because there isn’t.
www.truthdig.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
As Democrats contemplate a 2026 or 2028 run and wonder what message will most motivate voters, they need to understand that the minimum opening bid is vengeance.
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Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”
October 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”
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More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
October 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
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Incredible.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
October 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Incredible.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.