Bill Hofmann
@wdh.bsky.social
Just this guy. Twitter refugee. Also @wdh@mastodon.social, Insta @bhofmann
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'“People read Foucault,” the redoubtable David Brooks once wrote ... “and develop an alienated view of the world.” Not by, like, trying to pay rent or having an insurance claim denied—no, no, it was probably the Foucault you read in 2003. '
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Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
'“People read Foucault,” the redoubtable David Brooks once wrote ... “and develop an alienated view of the world.” Not by, like, trying to pay rent or having an insurance claim denied—no, no, it was probably the Foucault you read in 2003. '
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“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant… So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
“New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant… So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”
Plenty of reasons to find another music streaming service - ICE ads are just one more to find another one...
OK folks, here's the deal. Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads and has ignored asks to stop. It's time to tell them we won't stream fascism - by cancelling our subscriptions. Here's how to get started: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Plenty of reasons to find another music streaming service - ICE ads are just one more to find another one...
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Stephen Miller says that he wants to build a fascist totalitarian police state. Democrats agree that this is what he wants to do. The truth is more complicated.
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Stephen Miller says that he wants to build a fascist totalitarian police state. Democrats agree that this is what he wants to do. The truth is more complicated.
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Hey Folks, I have a new protest song out- With Castle Canyon and Erika Von Völkyrie on vocals. Big glam rock Queen/Bowie build. Give it a spin. Start making your signs! Don’t take the fascist bait!
castlecanyon.bandcamp.com/track/no-kings
castlecanyon.bandcamp.com/track/no-kings
No Kings, by Castle Canyon featuring Erika Von Völkyrie
track by Castle Canyon featuring Erika Von Völkyrie
castlecanyon.bandcamp.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Hey Folks, I have a new protest song out- With Castle Canyon and Erika Von Völkyrie on vocals. Big glam rock Queen/Bowie build. Give it a spin. Start making your signs! Don’t take the fascist bait!
castlecanyon.bandcamp.com/track/no-kings
castlecanyon.bandcamp.com/track/no-kings
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MIT's response to the Trump admin's proposed "compact" is excellent and should be a model for other universities. orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
MIT's response to the Trump admin's proposed "compact" is excellent and should be a model for other universities. orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
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CALIFORNIANS!!!!
You’re gonna start getting your ballots. Vote YES for prop/ state measure 50, (it will be titled differently in different counties.)
Vote as soon as you get your ballot so that phone calls and texts can be directed to people who need more convincing.
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You’re gonna start getting your ballots. Vote YES for prop/ state measure 50, (it will be titled differently in different counties.)
Vote as soon as you get your ballot so that phone calls and texts can be directed to people who need more convincing.
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October 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
CALIFORNIANS!!!!
You’re gonna start getting your ballots. Vote YES for prop/ state measure 50, (it will be titled differently in different counties.)
Vote as soon as you get your ballot so that phone calls and texts can be directed to people who need more convincing.
1/
You’re gonna start getting your ballots. Vote YES for prop/ state measure 50, (it will be titled differently in different counties.)
Vote as soon as you get your ballot so that phone calls and texts can be directed to people who need more convincing.
1/
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Presidents? SCOTUS gives them immunity.
Corporations? SCOTUS makes it easier for them to pollute.
Billionaires? SCOTUS says they can buy elections.
But if you look Latino, speak Spanish, or work at a low wage job, SCOTUS says you can be abducted by masked agents.
The legacy of the Roberts court.
Corporations? SCOTUS makes it easier for them to pollute.
Billionaires? SCOTUS says they can buy elections.
But if you look Latino, speak Spanish, or work at a low wage job, SCOTUS says you can be abducted by masked agents.
The legacy of the Roberts court.
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Presidents? SCOTUS gives them immunity.
Corporations? SCOTUS makes it easier for them to pollute.
Billionaires? SCOTUS says they can buy elections.
But if you look Latino, speak Spanish, or work at a low wage job, SCOTUS says you can be abducted by masked agents.
The legacy of the Roberts court.
Corporations? SCOTUS makes it easier for them to pollute.
Billionaires? SCOTUS says they can buy elections.
But if you look Latino, speak Spanish, or work at a low wage job, SCOTUS says you can be abducted by masked agents.
The legacy of the Roberts court.
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"Republicans run the entire government but can't keep it open"
That's it. That's the whole story.
That's it. That's the whole story.
Yes. (And still getting "standoff" BS and "who will blink first" and "who will voters blame" from news.)
Trump and MAGA control the *entire* government. It's a simple fact:
- White House
- Senate
- House
- Scotus
- OMB (to the hilt)
- Every regulatory agency
They're in command. It's on them.
Trump and MAGA control the *entire* government. It's a simple fact:
- White House
- Senate
- House
- Scotus
- OMB (to the hilt)
- Every regulatory agency
They're in command. It's on them.
I do not understand why they cannot get the headlines right.
Just follow the gop playbook!
“Repubs control it all! The shutdown is on them!”
As nauseum.
Don’t lead with the nuance.
Just follow the gop playbook!
“Repubs control it all! The shutdown is on them!”
As nauseum.
Don’t lead with the nuance.
September 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"Republicans run the entire government but can't keep it open"
That's it. That's the whole story.
That's it. That's the whole story.
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A huge win for trans people in California: the state legislature passed five bills protecting our rights!
Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
#TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia
Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
#TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia
Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills
TransFamily Support Services is proud to co-sponsor five critical trans rights bills that have officially passed the California Legislature. This is a major victory—one made possible through a powerfu...
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September 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A huge win for trans people in California: the state legislature passed five bills protecting our rights!
Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
#TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia
Now it's time to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign them. Contact him before October 12th: transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
#TransRights #TransYouth #TransCalifornia
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It's truly amazing how completely and totally feckless Democratic leadership is at a time when the GOP is malicious, incompetent and incredibly dangerous.
There is a moment here that needs meeting and no one in Dem leadership who seems to have any interest in even trying to meet it.
There is a moment here that needs meeting and no one in Dem leadership who seems to have any interest in even trying to meet it.
The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
Here’s a thought.
Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.
September 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It's truly amazing how completely and totally feckless Democratic leadership is at a time when the GOP is malicious, incompetent and incredibly dangerous.
There is a moment here that needs meeting and no one in Dem leadership who seems to have any interest in even trying to meet it.
There is a moment here that needs meeting and no one in Dem leadership who seems to have any interest in even trying to meet it.
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Whether it’s Barack Obama wearing a tan suit in front of reporters or an ICE agent brutally attacking a mother in front of her children, both sides have subjected our most vulnerable citizens to disturbing images.
September 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Whether it’s Barack Obama wearing a tan suit in front of reporters or an ICE agent brutally attacking a mother in front of her children, both sides have subjected our most vulnerable citizens to disturbing images.
Of all things, the Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health was the guy Trump et al used to justify their garbage about Tylenol and Autism: www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Harvard’s Public Health Dean Was Paid $150,000 to Testify Tylenol Causes Autism | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard School of Public Health Dean Andrea A. Baccarelli received at least $150,000 to testify against Tylenol’s manufacturer in 2023 — two years before he published research used by the Trump admini...
www.thecrimson.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Of all things, the Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health was the guy Trump et al used to justify their garbage about Tylenol and Autism: www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Huh. Me too.
yikes, my "require alt text before posting" setting had been turned off too! check on yours if you haven't lately. it's under Settings / Accessibility.
Hey y’all, if you are using the setting to remind you to use alt text, you might want to check and make sure it’s still on. I know for a fact that it I had it on for me, but it seems to have turned itself off at some point.
September 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Huh. Me too.
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This is staggering.
Dismantling the right wing propaganda machine is imo one of the biggest and most vital obstacles to the future of this country.
Dismantling the right wing propaganda machine is imo one of the biggest and most vital obstacles to the future of this country.
Trump’s allies now control X, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, & TikTok.
They own Fox News, CBS, WaPo, WSJ & NY Post.
They own Sinclair Broadcasting which has 200 tv stations and local news in 100 markets.
“Freedom of speech” is now what Trump and his billionaire pals say it is.
They own Fox News, CBS, WaPo, WSJ & NY Post.
They own Sinclair Broadcasting which has 200 tv stations and local news in 100 markets.
“Freedom of speech” is now what Trump and his billionaire pals say it is.
September 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is staggering.
Dismantling the right wing propaganda machine is imo one of the biggest and most vital obstacles to the future of this country.
Dismantling the right wing propaganda machine is imo one of the biggest and most vital obstacles to the future of this country.
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you are never obligated to find nice things to say about terrible people.
"you do not, under any circumstances, 'gotta hand it to them'"
"you do not, under any circumstances, 'gotta hand it to them'"
September 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
you are never obligated to find nice things to say about terrible people.
"you do not, under any circumstances, 'gotta hand it to them'"
"you do not, under any circumstances, 'gotta hand it to them'"
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Apparently for some people it’s ok.
September 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Apparently for some people it’s ok.
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This country’s top scientists & doctors are quitting in droves, signing public letters of no confidence, & were attacked by a conspiracy theorist. It is so dangerous for national security to have our federal health agencies who are tasked with protecting Americans in this state. RFK Jr must resign.
August 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This country’s top scientists & doctors are quitting in droves, signing public letters of no confidence, & were attacked by a conspiracy theorist. It is so dangerous for national security to have our federal health agencies who are tasked with protecting Americans in this state. RFK Jr must resign.
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No, you're not ineligible for the vaccine. Let me introduce you to the concept of lying.
August 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
No, you're not ineligible for the vaccine. Let me introduce you to the concept of lying.
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Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
August 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
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5 steps for bystander intervention: 1, Create a distraction; 2, Safely document; 3, Delegate (ask for help), 4, Direct intervention (e.g., Tell the victim their rights); 5, Delay (if agressor has left), check in on the victim, offer support, share your video.
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The 5Ds of Bystander Intervention - Right To Be
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August 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
5 steps for bystander intervention: 1, Create a distraction; 2, Safely document; 3, Delegate (ask for help), 4, Direct intervention (e.g., Tell the victim their rights); 5, Delay (if agressor has left), check in on the victim, offer support, share your video.
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
righttobe.org/guides/bysta...
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If we are seriously facing dictatorship (and we are), this is more useful advice. Perhaps emphasizing bipartisanship is useful in swing areas. But so often this language is used by Dems in blue areas. It is hard to have a mobilized opposition when the official opposition constantly demobilizes.
Words/phrases Democrats should never use:
* bipartisan
* my Republican friends
* real, valid, legitimate, serious, important (to describe issue raised by Republicans)
* yea (when voting on Republican bills)
* distraction (to describe bad thing Republicans did)
* woke (in derogatory sense)
* bipartisan
* my Republican friends
* real, valid, legitimate, serious, important (to describe issue raised by Republicans)
* yea (when voting on Republican bills)
* distraction (to describe bad thing Republicans did)
* woke (in derogatory sense)
August 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
If we are seriously facing dictatorship (and we are), this is more useful advice. Perhaps emphasizing bipartisanship is useful in swing areas. But so often this language is used by Dems in blue areas. It is hard to have a mobilized opposition when the official opposition constantly demobilizes.
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I got one in the IE. Because of it, the League of Women Voters put out this statement.
August 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I got one in the IE. Because of it, the League of Women Voters put out this statement.
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I will vote loyally for any politician who stands up and says, immigration is good, actually.
July 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I will vote loyally for any politician who stands up and says, immigration is good, actually.