This framing breaks the neoliberalism/neofascism duopoly: https://prospect.org/2026/05/12/mamdani-announces-balanced-budget-without-cuts/ As Faiz Shakir noted on All In with Chris Hayes tonight, it's working class populism.

I don’t post here unless i see something foundational to how to get out from under fascism. Popular front politics rules in these times. Use this.

I usually don’t directly post here but this is good. Get ready.

“Dia de la Madre honors the nurturing of all humanity.” This mother and her son look over the valley in rural Oregon where they make their home. Contrary to our recent history, it’s unclear if they have a future anywhere in America. #mothersday #immigration #authenticphoto #farmworkers

I took this note in 2009, before Trump's 1st term. I drove by again yesterday. I did not take another note, because the scene was unchanged! There is still no wall, all along the Rio Grande for hundreds of miles.

I’ve posted here before about my involvement to pass the Roadless Rule. Turns out that in a very deep red state, Montanans love it! https://montanafreepress.bluelena.io/index.php?action=social&chash=fd0a5a5e367a0955d81278062ef37429.62266&s=e58ab34e8fb2f1436be5ea9e93cfb917

“Security Has a Beef With Photography” The Latina in the safety vest had a beef with me. The company had surveilled me on camera. “What are you doing here,” she asked, right in front of the Visitor Center. I replied that I was taking a pictures. She said, “No photos allowed. Delete them.”

I've been meandering this spring through the upper plains states, and one thing struck me today in North and South Dakota: there are no more Trump signs.

"Our Politics Have Reached Their Limit"

Have a good Labor Day - all who keep faith in the workers of America! #laborDay #celebration #laborunion #bluesky

Occurs to me that Trump's entire regime consolidation strategy is to persuade everyone through displays of force that the regime is already consolidated and there's no point in resisting. Which I don't think will work, but also shows how important public acts of noncompliance are.

This. These displays are necessary because they’re actually weak.

Until this platform is liberated (it has an escape hatch), I post only at Mastodon (mastodon.social/@AuthenticPhoto).