"The Day I Knew Israel’s ‘Aggression’ Had Turned Into a Full-Blown Genocide" Via Zeteo, read an excerpt from Gaza journalist Plestia Alaqad’s powerful new memoir, ‘The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience.’

BREAKING: A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that blocks President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. The president can't rewrite the 14th Amendment with the stroke of a pen.

I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of @bendthearc.bsky.social, , their first ever in a mayoral election. “We are really very excited about Zohran and his platform not in spite of our commitment to Jewish values but because of them.”

Shanah Tovah, New York City. Here's to a sweet and hopeful New Year.

I gave my heart and soul to that place. Built entire sections for journalists pushed out of their home countries. When the writer I hired, Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi Arabia, they paraded me around as a symbol for press freedom. I put MY LIFE on the line to defend journalism and WaPo.

Today I walked the picket line with @teamsters.bsky.social Local 210 members on strike in the Bronx. When Perrigo picked this fight, it wasn't just with these workers — it's with all of us. Because New York is a union town.

"I never stood with Bibi."

Universal childcare is on the ballot this November — but you don't need to wait to take action. Sign the @ny4childcare.bsky.social petition below calling for full-day care for NYC two-year-olds.

For Charlie Kirk’s sake, we should all tone down the political rhetoric, right?

live on twitch talking about the (alleged) shooter twitch.tv/livagar

Gaza is in famine. A man-made, deliberate, and calculated disaster. A genocide. Or call it what you will. Yaani while we debate the correct use of legal terminology, while politicians, bureaucrats, and clout chasers play God, some humans are deemed disposable.

In 1988, UNGA convened in Geneva instead of New York to hear PLO leader Yasser Arafat after the US refused to grant him a visa. If the US refuses to change course, UNGA should consider doing the same once more-- not out of love for the PA or PLO, but out of respect for international law.

The MAHA agenda is making America less safe.

People have to know what’s happening: your citizenship, your status, the color of your skin will not keep you safe.

Let's knock out general election fundraising before the summer ends. zohranfornyc.com/donate

Members of Congress are back home in their districts, many after having rubber stamped President Trump's anti-civil liberties agenda. Use this opportunity to tell your representatives to protect our constitutional rights.

Back to school with Crooked After Hours! Go to zbiotics.com/AH and enter code AH for 15% off.

NYC is way too expensive — but some of the best things are free. Earlier this week, I met up with some new friends at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to watch some qualifying matches. US Open Fan Week runs through Saturday. And it's free.

“The war has only escalated since President Trump has taken office,” – Former Ukraine ambassador @bridgetbrink.com refuting claims that the Russia/Ukraine war would have never started under Donald Trump.

Last week, ICE arrested a six-year-old Queens public school student at her family's scheduled check-in. This morning, she was deported along with her mother. One of her siblings remains in detention. The cruelty of this federal administration knows no bounds.

BREAKING: A federal court ruled that Mississippi’s Supreme Court district lines must be redrawn to ensure Black people in the state don't have their voting power diluted.

Another outrageous “plan” from Israel’s far-right minister Smotrich to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank to destroy the possibility of a Palestinian state. The US must flatly reject this & push for security and self determination for ALL as part of a two-state solution.

I noticed today Senator Fetterman said he would “always vote Israel.” Just a note of caution to his new friends, he used to tell a different audience how he would “always” vote too and, well, we see how that turned out.

RFK Jr. has now officially stated that he will dismantle the United States Preventive ServicesTask Force (USPSTF). This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.

"I'll give you a list" –Trump on Epstein's associates.

Das ist keine Naturkatastrophe. 6000 LKWs mit Hilfsgütern warten rund um den Gazastreifen darauf die israelische Genehmigung zu bekommen, hineinzufahren. Das ist keine logistische Frage, sondern rein eine politische Entscheidung der israelischen Regierung. ,

Dear Sir Keir Starmer, The situation is beyond unspeakable and indefensible. I urge you to call for a UN-SC resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank and Quneitra, withdrawal of IDF back to 1967 borders, and the deployment of a UN Peacekeeping force based on Chapter 7 of UN Charter.

CPJ, 22 others call for Egyptian cartoonist Ashraf Omar’s release a year after arrest

Trump posts an AI image of Ben Rhodes in an orange jump suit.

Since I rarely get to NYC these days, I figured I better take this picture before it disappears

Jubilee pitch: “Julius Caesar vs 20 Roman Senators”

Now for another @Talgo.com train down to Málaga. I just love the relaxed atmosphere on-board, and this was probably the smoothest Talgo train I've been on yet - great job!

Little Haiti is vibrant. And it’s facing the same cost of living crisis as neighborhoods across the city. That's why Brooklyn Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and I are bringing the Democratic Party together around a shared vision for an affordable New York. I am grateful for her endorsement!

How grotesque. The Republican reconciliation bill cuts nutrition programs for hungry kids in order to give tax breaks to billionaires. Good luck to my Republican colleagues in explaining the morality of that to their constituents.

New pod, whodis!? Enjoy the promo and subscribe for free! Many thanks to Qtip and @atcq.bsky.social for allowing us to use their amazing track. One of my all time favorite hip-hop groups. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YVQ...

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"They'll get over it." That's apparently the closing message from Senate Republicans before they vote to take away health care from millions of Americans — all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Unbelievable.

Behind Spain's blackout: 'Conventional generators (mostly gas-fired) failed to supply grid-balancing services they’d been paid for'. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Demand an affidavit ballot and submit it. Your vote will count.

Like so many elections around the country, today is about organized money vs. organized people. I believe people will win.

The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences. The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences. The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.

Vermutlich ein IS-Anschlag auf eine Kirche #Damaskus. Wir erinnern uns: vor ein paar Jahren hatten noch schiitische Milizen unter iranischer Aufsicht mit US-Luftunterstützung den IS aus dem Irak vertrieben. Jetzt bombardiert die USA den Iran. Das ist die Komplexität dieser Region, die die zahllosen👇🏼

عزائي لكل أصدقائي السوريين في الهجوم الإرهابي على كنيسة مار إلياس.

Netanyahu began this war with his attack on Iran. In the process, he sabotaged US-Iran negotiations on nuclear issues and assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator. The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.

Over the next 8 days, you won't be able to turn on your TV, check your mail or watch a YouTube video without seeing a lie about our campaign. But we have the people. And the only thing more powerful than all this billionaire cash are New Yorkers talking to their neighbors.

🇪🇺40 Jahre Schengen, grenzenlose Freiheit in der EU. Millionen Menschen können einfach über die Grenze zum Einkaufen, zur Arbeit, in den Urlaub 🌍✈️🚆 Aber die dt Regierung macht Grenzen dicht, ignoriert EU-Recht 🚧 Wir wollen wieder Freiheit 💚Jetzt.

Das Schengener Abkommen vom 14.06.1985 gehört zu den großen Erfolgen der EU. Helmut Kohl und die CDU/CSU hatten maßgeblichen Anteil daran, die Freizügigkeit einzuführen. Mich wundert, dass meine Partei den 40. Jahrstag nicht richtig feiert.

“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country