Political Scientist, Georgetown U Senior Foreign Policy Advisor & Media Analysts On Roland Martin every Thursday UCLA, Harvard Divinity, USC
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Americans rely on public transportation to go to work or school. But @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social is walking from Philly to Harrisburg to protest PA State Republicans slashing SEPTA funds (Philly's mass transportation) and ⬆️ fares. We need to elect Dems to the PA senate so we can stop this nonsense.
This is so anazjng! I’m speechless.
Sorry for the bad quality of the NBC News thumbnail.
Up working with my team to finally get my YouTube channel together. We pulled a bunch of old media appearances from MSNBC, NBC & Al Jazeera from the start of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. Here’s a new playlist. If you like it, subscribe! I need you! youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Happy birthday!!!
Fear!
Why are Black women Trump’s favorite target? open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
I’m so glad you liked that post. I was nervous being so vulnerable.
901k views on IG in August! Wow! Wow! Wow! I’m so grateful. 🫶🏽🙏🏽
In this Substack, I connect the dots between Trump’s obsession with Black women, 7 tactics of authoritarianism and how taking away Kamala Harris’ security protection satisfies his appetite for pain & humiliation. Ironically, I said all of this last night on RMU. open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
This is top tier tv. 🔥😝
Hey folks, see you on Roland Martin Unfiltered at 6pm ET!
I’m not sure when this happened, but this app got really loud with a lot of conspiracy theories and unsourced information.
“The suspect in a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting is dead, according to two law enforcement officials.” www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Thank you for the shoutout.
@nolahaynes1.substack.com @ntdubb.blacksky.app Are two more
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Here’s the link to YouTube clip inside the article. youtu.be/XK90ZloRUy8?...
“Tyranny Town.” My latest on Substack open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
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This was such a great conversation. It’s all about energy and willing to be a little raw & vulnerable. @joelmrubin.bsky.social made me feel comfortable from the start & the result was a few a laughs, some wisdom sharing & an overall good time. Thanks, Joel!
This cannot be legal! This man fabricated a reason to have tanks at Union Station in D. and somehow it’s just ok? This man will destroy this country with many, many powerful people just watching from the sidelines.
I hate how flaccid the U.S. is right now. We are supposed to kick folks like Trump to curb, wanna be kings. This man is going to occupy DC. Sec Def said troops can carry weapons. I haven’t seen that since 9/11 or since my last trip to Tijuana.
@chuckrocha.bsky.social thank you for everything you said on #RMU with @rolandsmartin.bsky.social. I had another question to ask you in addition to my gender question re a real Southern Strategy & what that needs to look like. But, time was running short and they’re vacuuming in my office.
What should I ask Rep. Ro Khanna?
Thanks, friend!
If it’s Thursday, that means it’s the best night of RMU with @rolandsmartin.bsky.social. He’s hosting from Milwaukee. On in 2 minutes! Grab your popcorn folks!
Russia bombed an American factory inside of Ukraine last night. substack.com/@nolahaynes1...
No do-overs is right! It’s a 10 alarm fire.
Right?! 🫣
Watched it twice. It was so good. Every time G1 or 2 came on, my mom would say, “that movie you’ve been wanting to see is on.” It was our private joke.
There’s a reason. 😂
I got a text earlier about my Godfather reference in this clip about Gavin Newsom’s aggressive style on Don Lemon. I’ve watched Godfather 1 & 2 equal amounts to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This is my personality, gangsta-nerd. 😩😂
Thanks! It was actually you who made me think of it - the thread started as a quote post of your #TeamPetty post bsky.app/profile/kesh...
Thank you @elm-nyc.bsky.social I had meant to tag her too, can't believe I forgot. And while I have you - h/t to all you do to spread the truth on #WADM and everything you do! Appreciate it a lot!
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What an incredible thread.
#teampetty
In case you missed Night Cap last night. substack.com/@nolahaynes1...
Night Cap is live on @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social. Join the chat with Dr.Anu Kumar CEO & President of Ipas. Ipas focusses on international women’s health. She shares how the impact of USAID collapsing impacts real lives around the world everyday. Join us! open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Thank you. I’m publishing clips all week long.
Last night on The Don Lemon Show @donlemonofficial.bsky.social we talked about foreign policy (Ukraine/Russia) & messaging (Newsom), but most importantly he took time to say a “heavenly hello” to my mom. 🥺
Hey folks. On @donlemonofficial.bsky.social tonight at 5pm. I’ll get into today’s White House meeting and a few otter things. FYI, news came in that during today’s meeting, Russia was bombing Ukraine. Check us out.
Don’t put European leaders on too large of a pedestal. Many of them praised Trump after his meeting with Putin (perhaps strategic). My point is, they have a goal and will do what they must to achieve it. Of course the meeting will be a mess. Let’s wait and see before calling them the Avengers.
Thank you, Keshia!
I’m obsessed with this interview. Thank you so much @omekongo.bsky.social for having me.
Quote from the article: President Zelensky is headed to Washington to meet Trump. Will this conversation recognize the imbalance laid bare in Alaska or will it fold under admiration for Putin’s “strength”? open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
Please be careful outside everyone. Whatever type of “police” these men are it’s clear they are partisan and automatically see non Rs as the enemy. Stand up for democracy, but do it smartly. Protect yourself & eachother out there.
My latest #SecurityBrief Substack! Amidst everything yesterday, Trump admitting Putin is interfering in our elections got missed. This is not hyperbole, Trump admitted it. Also, will Putin leak what was said in The Beast? He’s messy & manipulative like that. open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
Last night while being attacked by DC mosquitoes, I shared my thoughts on Trump getting Molly whopped (ass kicked) by Putin, never forgetting Helsinki & the 10 min convo in The Beast.
Appreciate you.
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Yea, should be.
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I sat outside to do my Substack live about Trump/Putin and mosquitos ate me alive.
I’m going live on Substack shortly. Folks, it’s fun to mock but what happened in Alaska has me worried. We are in danger. We do not have a leader up to the task. Our enemies are watching and sitting next to the president in The Beast. Give me about 20 min.
As this story develops, one thing to keep in mind, Putin did not travel to Alaska for nothing.
I’ll just leave this here.
I want to be clear that the U.S. has signed but not ratified the Rome Statute before another person deems it necessary to “inform” me. 🙄
I’m aware the U.S. has signed, but not ratified. Thanks tho. ✌🏽
Putin’s here in the U.S. What arrest warrant? Oh that pesky international law crap.
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You’re the best @keshiajanay.bsky.social!
Few updates and a reminder to become a paid subscriber on my Substack. I’m bundling all of my goodies in October including a 6-week course I’m teaching. Get the yearly rate NOW bc it’s going up in October. Appreciate you all. 🫶🏽🙏🏽 Join my #SecurityBrief live tomorrow. substack.com/@nolahaynes1...
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Glad you weighed in from Germany.
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This morning I’m on WURD in Philly talking about Trump’s meeting with his wanna be bestie Putin. I’m less hopeful than the Europeans bc when Trump gets around Putin he melts. Let’s hope Alaska is still part of the U.S. after this. Sarcasm, but not really. www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an amazing episode! Check it out when you have time. We have cats! Like, real cats.
Going live at 8pm. @catsonacouch.bsky.social @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social youtu.be/f6x4bZn8JCY?...
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Exactly
Thanks for letting me know.
You know what needs to go viral? Crime stats in red states.
I live in DC and it’s not teenagers hanging out in Navy Yard that makes me feel unsafe—“it’s the president.”
After Trump’s message about making an announcement tomorrow about DC, this hits different. open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
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Yep, it’s a test. But it’s a rigged test bc federal troops are spread throughout the city. Who will protest under those conditions?
I appreciate @westcoastwomen.bsky.social so much. The unsung work you all do is nothing short of extraordinary.
So I’ve heard.
This claim is a lie & it must be called out! I just wrote about it here: open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
My latest on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/nolahayn...
Crime is NOT at an all time high in DC! Everyone must push back against this lie! CTA: Repeat this statistic: Violent crime is down by 26% 2024: 2,116 2025: 1,572 Call out Trump when he says the numbers are a lie. Ask him to prove it! Speak up! Speak loudly! mpdc.dc.gov/dailycrime
Like I said, Zelensky has the last word here, not Putin and Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Remember those media reports that Trump was losing patience with Putin? Putin plays Trump; Trump plays the media. Rinse, repeat. This upcoming meeting in Alaska will not serve American or Ukrainian interests. Trump’s Putin First policy continues.
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Agencies, corporations, universities walking away from DEI & Unions—news flash they weren’t wanted in the first place.
The #VotingRightsAct changed America for the better. We must protect it and ensure every voice is heard. Our democracy depends on it! youtube.com/shorts/Uh9SP...
CDC is also in the cross hairs. CDC campus is near Emory.
Active shooter at Emory University in GA. Friends, colleagues please be careful. abcnews.go.com/US/active-sh...
...Not to mention the PEOPLE of Ukraine!
Yep.
I think Zelensky would like a word. www.wsj.com/world/putin-...
Gov. Greg Abbott escalates his war against the Texas Democrats who left the state to break quorum. He's now begging an Illinois state court to issue civil arrest warrants for those Texas House members. I break down Abbott's legal gambit & why it reeks of desperation. youtu.be/jbHh_KBttlA?...