He can't stay focussed on it without changing the subject to something that interests him, whether that's racist fear-mongering...or himself, I wrote @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2048...

this president does not give a shit about your problems newrepublic.com/article/2048...

A new study shows that socialist plans to take over the privately owned power utility in New York’s Hudson Valley would lower rates for users and improve its long-term health. Public ownership of power companies is better for everyone but the rich.

Issue 60 of Jacobin, “Municipal Socialism,” is here! As Zohran Mamdani takes office, we examine the history of socialism at the local level, from Red Vienna to sewer socialism and more. 📪 Annual subscription just $20: jacobin.com/subscribe/?code=MUNICIPALSOCIALISM

Below, a great piece from @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social on public takeover of private utilities for the greater good. And here's a deep dive on Massena, NY, the town mentioned in Liza's piece: "More than forty years on, Massena...still has some of the cheapest, cleanest electricity in the state."

Why should the public take over a local utility? Because if the public is engaged, it will work much better than the for-profit model, according to a new study. Everyone is talking about energy affordability but no one else has any solutions, says @sarahana.bsky.social: jacobin.com/2025/12/huds...

Great article by @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social on Sarahana Shreshtha's extremely effective campaign to take power utility public in mid-Hudson Valley. And how straightforward & great it would be, there & everywhere else. jacobin.com/2025/12/huds...

Disliking cancer is an easy sell for most people. Sort of like being against Hitler. And yet, during his first administration, Trump reportedly said that “Hitler did some good things.” Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF

"The Trumpist assumption seems to be that diseases like cancer, much like climate disasters, will weed out the weak and sick, leaving the chosen few unscathed.... ...Cancer can strike an otherwise healthy person. But facts and logic aren’t their forte." @newrepublic.com

Trump Seems to Be Trying His Best to Give Us All Cancer ☠️ The administration's commitment to spreading the fatal disease is impressive. @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2045...

At an unusual event in Queens on Sunday, everyday New Yorkers lined up to offer their expertise and experience to democratic socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

enjoyed reporting on this experiment in co-governance as @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social gets ready to take office!

i do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Almost half of American homes face dire climate risk, and Zillow has just decided not to tell us about it, I wrote @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2039...

Home buyers are perilously short on information when it comes to climate risk. Insurers are not. That spells trouble, I wrote @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2039...

My favorite NYC Xmas event of the year! Come on out Sunday: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-the-d...

haha this is a great blind item. I wonder who it is??

Are European centrists blowing the battle with Russian-funded and coordinated "populists"? That's what David Broder argues here. Seems right.

THREAD! I am so moved by this shoutout to my @thenation.com advice column, and to @billmckibben.bsky.social! Thank you so much Curtis and I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better -- and doing the good work!

A new report by @mapthepower.bsky.social shows that NY polluter lobbyists have been donating to @governor.ny.gov's campaign fund with the major firms all holding fundraisers for her even during her first few months in office. Via @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2034...

Last week, @nytimes.com wrote on ties between @governor.ny.gov & the fossil fuel industry; this week our new report w/ @mapthepower.bsky.social & Strong Economy 4 All shows that the problem is bigger than just her husband. Read more via @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2034...

If you're wondering why a large chunk of ostensibly left-of-center pundits are waging war on environmental protections in the form of an "abundance agenda," it's because Silicon Valley has quietly developed a culture of rampant pollution.

Electing Zohran Mamdani as mayor was the first step for New York City socialists. The second, enacting his agenda, requires a successful state-level campaign pressuring Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthy.

Always great to chat with @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social and @doughenwood.bsky.social Great episode on #Zohran #Mamdani

We had such a great time chatting with @palumboliu.bsky.social -- as always, but this time we had something truly hopeful and exciting to discuss!

"Assessing the Democrats’ victory this week, some key Republicans told Politico that the Democrats had dominated them on the energy affordability issue—an issue for which they have no solutions." – @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2028...

Wondering why Tuesday was so great for Democrats all over? @environmentalvoter.bsky.social has some data -- and did some organizing -- that offers a clue. newrepublic.com/article/2028...

We’re hiring! Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda. Could that be you? Apply using the link below. transition2025.com/apply

Strangely enough, blocking offshore wind and spreading misinformation about green energy, as Trump has been doing, isn’t helping a single voter pay her utility bill. That's one reason Democrats won big this week. newrepublic.com/article/2028...

Wednesday, Nov. 12: a reading & conversation to celebrate the launch of Celina Su's new book, "Budget Justice," which shows how communities can solve our cities' most pressing problems. With @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social and Kesi Foster. Register for this free event! @princetonupress.bsky.social

Finally, the election is over! Let's get to work... Next week! centerforthehumanities.org/event/budget... @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social sky.social @eesgccuny.bsky.social ky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social

It doesn’t have to be this way, and it turns out that when Democrats say so, they can win. newrepublic.com/article/2028...

If you want to chart the rise of Zohran Mamdani from his 2020 election to state assembly to his likely election as New York City mayor today and everywhere he’s been in between, you can — through Jacobin’s extensive coverage of Mamdani.

oh just straight up gutter racism!

Great & timely article by @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social . Her description of cancel culture is perfectly put, and the distinction between that what going on now is key newrepublic.com/article/2022...

I was not a fan of cancel culture. At the time I called it "You're Fired" liberalism, arguing that it was Trumpian, unworthy of the left. That said, what Trump is doing now is much worse and it's not even close: newrepublic.com/article/2022...

Cancel culture was a bad vibe and probably did drive many to the right, I wrote @newrepublic.com. But what Trump is doing now is not "cancel culture." newrepublic.com/article/2022...

approximately seven million people were out in the streets protesting last week. these people need to grow a spine. www.ft.com/content/1377...

After the polls close and the election is over, New Yorkers will still need to organize for the city they deserve. Join us for a reading and conversation to celebrate the launch of Budget Justice: a bold vision that empowers communities. Register! centerforthehumanities.org/event/budget...

yes, i am confused about why Trump posting that video is not the top story across all platforms. Violent, juvenile, stupid and utterly lacking in class. Seems like something people should know about.

Thanks to @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social for the sharp piece on the blue state governors who have gone weak on climate policy. @nyrenews.bsky.social ED Stephan Edel said Hochul has "embraced the Republican narrative that climate policy and affordability are at odds." newrepublic.com/article/2017...

Here's my convo about Run Zohran Run! last night w/ the great @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/yBA5roq...

The people go wild for blue state governors showing the slightest bit of spine. So on climate, why aren't they doing it? thanks for insight and good info from @nyrenews.bsky.social: newrepublic.com/article/2017...

Michigan Avenue right now.

I’m not hearing a downside www.theverge.com/news/674366/...

Excited about next week’s nearly daylong @economichardship.bsky.social event at @columbiajournalism.bsky.social starring @jeffsharlet.bsky.social , @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social , @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social Ray Suarez and others!

I got to interview @omarfatehmn.bsky.social for @jacobinmag.bsky.social Asked what democratic socialism means to him, Fateh, whose first child was born last month, had a straightforward answer. “It’s pretty clear-cut,” he said. “You want to take care of everyone.” jacobin.com/2025/09/omar...

He still thinks/claims that “asylum seekers” come from insane asylums

Wow this campaign keeps outdoing itself. A history lesson tied to the present and connected to one of my favorite badass history ladies rolled into one???

The Dept. of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the U.S.