Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty

🧵FEMA workers are calling it a “New Year’s Eve Massacre” In the final days of the year, the Trump regime began issuing termination notices to FEMA’s Cadre of On-Call Response and Recovery, known as CORE. These are not distant bureaucrats.

Republicans rushed tax cuts for the wealthy but delayed their cuts to Medicaid and food assistance. Why? So they don't kick in until after the midterms. Help spread the word.

most obvious thing possible happens

Trump has repeatedly voiced support for shooting protesters here in the States. Like, any time there's a protest.

Mamdani is showing the next Democratic president what to do in 2029

Super important so I hope @eladn.bsky.social doesn't mind if I bring it here. This normalizing of the key denialist trope is both a huge red flag and one that probably doesn't seem that significant to those who don't actually pay much attention to antisemitism. www.threads.com/@eladnehorai...

The destruction of knowledge and history is haphazard & breathtaking. NASA’s Largest Library Is Closing Amid Staff and Lab Cuts.

Mandy Patinkin and the PS22 Children's Chorus of Staten Island perform "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral inauguration

That a party official would write such a statement is a sign of the creeping normalization of authoritarianism. Good for Pro Publica.

"The 250th will be an opportunity to emphasize that patriotism has little to do with national anthems. It’s about paying taxes rather than lobbying for lower taxes, refraining from large political contributions that corrupt democracy, volunteering to improving our communities." tinyurl.com/yjvw7v3w

If you can get the entire inauguration to watch, it will restore your faith in humanity. The music, the poem “Proof”, Mandy Plantkin singing w/school kids “Over Rainbow”, eloquent speeches, it made my 1st day in 2026 full of joy!

Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss: 🇦🇺 0 🇨🇦 0 🇩🇰 0 🇫🇮 0 🇫🇷 0 🇩🇪 0 🇮🇸 0 🇮🇪 0 🇮🇹 0 🇯🇵 0 🇳🇱 0 🇳🇴 0 🇵🇹 0 🇪🇸 0 🇸🇪 0 🇬🇧 0 🇺🇸 530,000 There’s a lesson there.

Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history

“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.” -Zohran Mamdani

Shorter CBS News: “We are dumbing down our coverage and gearing everything towards satisfying Trump, Bibi, and everyone else who has Bari Weiss in their pocket”

Alabama had 717 murders in 2023, with a population around 3.5 million less than NYC.

Wow. This resonates with me on so many levels. I've been convinced of the deadliness of rugged individualism, while certain of its permanence as a blight on our country.

Charming. "Barron has connections to an associate of the Tate brothers, the misogynist influencers who have faced legal scrutiny and human trafficking charges over lurid allegations made by multiple women in multiple countries". tinyurl.com/v5wzxcjt

Jack Smith: “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power" www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-b... (8:58)

Local man who says “I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart” also makes national recommendations on appropriate Tylenol usage and child vaccination schedule.

Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)

Trump 2.0’s second year may be even worse than the first. So, what can you do? Here are the 10 most important actions you can take in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026

like 75% of dem messaging right now should be “the party led by epsteins best friend is breaking into pre-k childcare centers so they can record your toddlers and put the videos on internet”

"Another vision for America." 🗽

“Part-owner Umi Hassan said she lived here right after 9/11 and didn’t feel as marginalized and fearful as she does today. She’s unable to sleep at night and carries her passport everywhere. Tears running down her face, she asked, “What else can I do to be an American?””

If we’ve learned anything these past few years, it's that: 1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires 2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers 3) Poverty is a policy choice 4) Health care is a human right 5) Strikes work Let's keep fighting for a better world.

As 2025 draws to a close, I'd like to say how incredibly grateful I am for all your continued amazing support of @baliaid.bsky.social and whatever the hell it is I'm doing. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026. With much love and thanks ❤️

Trump official says funds will be released ‘only when states prove they are being spent legitimately’

What we long suspected has now been made clear in a finding from a District Court Judge: this Administration’s decision to go after Kilmar Abrego García is a vindictive prosecution. They’re weaponizing our justice system and threatening the rights of all. This cannot stand.

A lot of people are saying Trump's trade war is ineffective, but in reality it keeps delivering for Aussie beef farmers.

2025: A Year In Review.

Another outrageous action. The Netanyahu govt is banning over 30 aid orgs — including CARE, Mercy Corps & Doctors Without Borders groups — from providing life-saving aid to people in Gaza.  Another betrayal of humanity. And, once again, the Trump Admin says and does nothing.

racist right wing agitprop seeded across social media = "viral fraud allegations"

Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.

More out of touch rhetoric coming out of the White House. My health insurance premium just went up over $1000 per month. A one time refund of $1K-$2K is not “gignatic”.

"A countermobilization of unexpected scope and power." We The People! 💪

Out with Trump and the cruelty anntelnaes.substack.com/p/out-with-t...

New: We got an internal ICE document revealing its $100 million ad plan to bring in 14,000 new hires: deals with "tactical" influencers; ads to gun & military buffs; and geo-targeting phones around NASCAR races and gun shows. A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j

Welcome to A New Era, Steve Banks!

Welcome to A New Era, Ramzi Kassem!

Nothing more than a petty, punitive hit job on Tim Walz meanwhile punishing the poor. These are some truly sick fuckers. Trump administration halts child care payments to Minnesota over fraud claims share.google/x4OIDKs79bbD...

New Years resolution 🤞

Less than 24 hours after the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, Israel suspended most international humanitarian organisations working in Gaza, including some of the world’s most prominent and outspoken aid organizations, such as Doctors Without Borders. apnews.com/article/gaza...

“Out of touch” isn’t it. A president who gilds the Oval Office in gold, slaps his own name on a cultural institution, tears down the East Wing for his own vanity project, and then tells us the affordability crisis is all in our heads. It’s not out of touch; it’s contempt for the people he governs.