New Yorkers unfamiliar with the new emotions overwhelming them today, the first day of the new year. The feeling is hope.

zohran quoting and then rejecting "the era of big government is over," the line that captured the zenith of clintonian neoliberalism, is highly symbolic

Yes and-ing this to say, I absolutely love that his speeches do not sound like he studied Barack Obama recordings as if they were the zapruder or game film. He talks good but does it in his own way.

James: I defend the rights of New Yorkers—that’s my job each and every day, without fear and without favor—and that’s what Zohran will do, joining with me against any overreach.

Breaking news: About 40 people were killed and 115 injured after a fire broke out during a New Year’s celebration at a bar in southwest Switzerland. Officials ruled out the possibility of an attack and are investigating the cause.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will have a ceremonial swearing-in on New Year's Day, celebrating the start of his term with an event and block party. https://to.pbs.org/3LslRRt

This snippet perfectly illustrates why we need to completely reform the Supreme Court Because it was a SCOTUS packed with MAGA judges-chosen by Trump himself-that shamefully deprived America of its rightful justice by granting him immunity and destroying any chance Jack Smith had to prosecute him

30 Dec 2025 @rikiwilchins.bsky.social -- MA removes rules requiring foster parents support LGBTQ+ youth after threats from administration & lawsuits by 2 families denied licenses for refusing to agree they would not discriminate or try to change gender/sexual orientation of kids in their care.

HERE Jack Smith sets out Trump’s direct culpability and complicity in the federal election interference case, including January 6th:

The scope of Trump's campaign to drive trans Americans from public life is vast. On the last day of 2025, Evan Urquhart attempts to capture all of what we lost. www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

At 10 am on ⁦‪@MSNOWNews,‬⁩ I’ll discuss Smith transcript. He debunked the claim that Trump was just contesting an election like other presidents. Trump knowingly engaged in fraud and took steps to obstruct the lawful transfer of presidential power. www.ms.now/news/jack-sm...

Rich people really be like “a more equitable society? Not on MY watch!”

This Minnesota daycare scandal is yet another fucking lazy example of the MSM just blindly, uncritically, taking the word of some 23 year old dumb-ass MAGA funded influencer who lives in his mom’s basement. Absolutely pathetic.

Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire 'a slow-motion genocide'.

This should not be shrugged aside. They have stopped with the fake 22 million illegal immigrants things and are flat out saying we want to deport 10's of millions of citizens and legal residents from "third world countries" Basically they are advocating removing 1/3 of the population on a gov site.

California rolls out sweeping new laws for 2026, from cellphone limits in schools to a ban on cat declawing

OUT for ‘26: trans people aspiring to be basic. we’re doing exogenous hormones to mess with our bodies and becoming enemies of the state while we do it, lean into being weird already for Christ’s sake. I’m not saying you have to be a freak but like, indulge your interests fully. love yourself!!!

The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck three more boats that were allegedly smuggling drugs, killing three people while others jumped overboard and may have survived. https://to.pbs.org/49iF3Jl

US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors

Prominent California farmer charged with killing estranged wife held on $5.5-million bail

Five hours to accomplish all your 2025 goals Can you do it? No Do I believe in you? Also no

The GOP’s midterm strategy is literally just Comet Pizza

Just so we're all on the same page, this is just the latest in a rising trend of ChatGPT literally driving people insane to the point where they kill other people and themselves. This is clearly a public health emergency, yes?

Alexandria

The Trump administration is slashing the ranks of immigration judges, many of whom have high rates of asylum approvals, in a drive to speed up deportations

Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. The USDA didn’t test the theory after a disastrous Midwestern outbreak. Here’s how we did.

I expect more of the same, only worse, in 2026. But I am rooting for our new mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

I’ve been wondering for the last year when we’d get to the library destruction phase and here we are. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...

A few weeks ago, they sent a robot to the Mavs and Kyrie accidentally killed it by pushing it over and this so funny www.instagram.com/reel/DSYWNRj...

Democracies cannot function like this. The President is a public servant of the people, not a diety who doles out government services based on perceived personal slights.

Measles exposure at Newark Airport: Symptoms could appear as late as Jan. 2 https://gothamist.com/news/measles-exposure-at-newark-airport-symptoms-could-appear-as-late-as-jan-2

The 255-page document, released on the last day of 2025, accounts for some eight hours of testimony. https://to.pbs.org/44LvaCE

President Trump has vetoed a bill that would expand the territory of a small Native American tribe in the Everglades because they didn’t support his “Alligator Alcatraz” plans. trib.al/bsjj4JU

The BEST thing about the New Year is Mamdani becoming mayor 🥰

Smith says Trump "without question" added to the danger to Mike Pence's life with his 2:24pm tweet while the Capitol was under attack.

The entire reason they’re locked is to prevent weird freaks like this who have no right to be there from marching in and endangering the kids.

NYC to mayor Eric Adams:

Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. https://to.pbs.org/3KUcGsH

If you’re reading this, this is your sign that in 2026 you’re going to be an even bigger bitch. You’re welcome.

Happy “Eric Adams’ Last Day As Acting NYC Mayor” to all who celebrate!!!

Jesus Christ, who is writing these editorials in The Washington Post? You can find better and more true facts on Wikipedia. bsky.app/profile/ndha...

This article about Trump policy toward Russia and Ukraine is exceptional but I just want to focus on what a vacuous tool Pete Hegseth is: Example 1 - he refused to meet with his predecessor: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

I HATE FedEx. As you were.

"Let's Look Back on 2025: Year in Review" wow no thank you, once was plenty

For my hero of 2025 at @motherjones.com, I wrote about the late great disabled disability justice oracle Alice Wong, including her work with Disability Visibility Project, Crips for eSims for Gaza, and #CripTheVote. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

If you’re going out tonight, wear a mask. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support. n.pr/48Ysnsc

NEW: The Dec. 3 order in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal case was unsealed today. In it, the judge ordered DOJ to turn over certain communications to Abrego Garcia's lawyers as potential evidence in his vindictive prosecution arguments. (Aakash Singh works in Deputy AG Todd Blanche's office.)

Watching that other Xmas classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)