I see reposted video of kirk's infant daughter running up to hug her dad and as a new father feel so much pain and empathy I want to vomit. then I remind myself kirk would've gleefully argued for thousands of children like his daughter to die brutally if they were palestinian. politics just suck man
The people who pretended not to see this coming—every newspaper editor and U.S. diplomat involved with Israel—are the ones who ensured it came.
Politico Playbook named this new Foreign Policy piece by @cipolicy.bsky.social’s @mattduss.bsky.social a “must-read.” “Biden’s Team Lied About Gaza. It’s Time to Hold Them Accountable.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/18/b...
we could have built them a whole new country for the same amount of money
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What in the world is going on
A Palestinian Response to Israel's Occupation and Genocide Pulitzer-prize winning Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha discusses growing up in occupied Gaza & remembering the names of the dead as a means to fight for the living & to end Israel's genocide. open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
I’m sure I’m not the first person to make this joke, but some journalists really do talk about Mamdani the way J. Jonah Jameson talks about Spider-Man
To all the folks in the West, self-styled liberals & progressives, who have defended Israel's "right to self defense" since Oct 7, who've justified all the bombing in the name of 'fighting Hamas', how do you defend this?? Seriously? Are you ok with this?
Wish Chuck Schumer would investigate this but he’s too busy covering for people who are killing Brown kids bsky.app/profile/chan...
Nice try, but I voted for Kamala genius. Anyway, I’m talking about the Americans who were rightfully horrified over what’s happening in Gaza.
Maybe instead ask the question *why* the uncommitted movement appeared in the first place? I’ve followed the movement and it was stated multiple times that the movement would support the democrats if they changed course on Israel and Gaza. It is all the democratic establishment’s fault.
Breaking: Israel has just bombed UNRWA’s Rimal Clinic. Casualties reported.
In case you needed a clearer picture of just how racist the management at the NYT is, the eugenics guy who was the SOLE SOURCE of the Zohran smear is now the Arbiter of who is Black and who isn't, the same way Donald Trump is the Arbiter of who is Jewish and who isn't. Wild shit man.
the coloniser told you that to have a history you must put words on paper but how can I write if I am never allowed to hold the pen
And for the love of God, if the Times tells you Zohran Mamdani is dangerous, ask yourself: dangerous to whom?
“Oh my god he is creating a Gestapo! And he’s going after us, which means he can go after every one of you!” “Yes! Impeach him!!” “Whoa whoa hold on a second. We don’t have the votes so this is premature to talk about.”
BREAKING: Eight JVP members are being arrested by DHS, two on their 18th day of hunger strike, after refusing to leave Senator Tammy Duckworth’s Chicago office and calling for an end to U.S. weapons to Israel.
As people of conscience are being detained by DHS, supporters outside are continuing to sing, chant, and demand: STOP ARMING ISRAEL, LET GAZA LIVE!
I hear no lies
"Masafer Yatta's 36 square kilometers have been in the crosshairs of Israeli plans for settlement expansion for over 40 years." "Palestinians in Masafer Yatta [..] face a new wave of Israeli attempts to displace them — this time for good." #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #EthnicCleansing
Zohran has patiently & repeatedly corrected these exaggerations in interviews, debates, & his comms, but many will only hear the accusations. To be this irresponsible or to lack the literacy to acknowledge the evidence/details is dangerous to Zohran, to Muslim people, and to the public interest.
The profound misrepresentation of Zohran’s positions (on police, Israel) and the viability/scale of his policy platform (modest tax increases for small-scale pilot programs) by Democrats and the media are what you would expect from bad faith opponents, which makes me think that's who they are.
The greatest tool working people have to win dignity, power and respect is organizing. So proud to stand with labor as your Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City.
Stepping back, it's really wild that Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, Dan Goldman, Kirsten Gillibrand, etc., still won't endorse the landslide winner of the Democratic nomination for NYC mayor. It's not unbelievable,exactly, but it's legit crazy.And then they wonder why they're hemorrhaging support.
Where is the lie
This is a cavalier 'shrug off' response — but it's an abysmal reality that people are held and dying in horrid conditions across US prisons & jail. That's happening under the supervision of sheriffs, wardens, DOCs and governors of all and any party. A brief 🧵 of some instances to know about.
Only 19 members of Congress were willing to put their names on this.
Seeing Lib comments under news articles about Trump admin barring Bob Vylan from the US as if that vindicates *them* on Bob Vylan and I want to put my head in the microwave until it goes ping
Bob Vylan should wear their ban as a badge of honor. Years from now, younger generations will ask why we willingly aided an army committing war crimes and genocide and look upon us in shame.
For 6 months, Dem leaders have downplayed or refused to frontally address many of Trump's worst abuses by saying those are "distractions" from the Dems focusing on economic issues. But as Trump's tax bill is being voted on, Jeffries is attacking a Dem ...over a phrase that Dem doesn't even use.
if young voters turned out like they did for Zohran Mamdani for every race, the Democratic Party would never lose an election again so naturally, establishment Dems are…smearing him and refusing to endorse?
Mamdani set to deny billionaires their Biblical homeland of Manhattan
We all need some type of joy right now
yeah maybe one day in office they'll do some things that'll disappoint me but right now, these fuckin guys are giving me life
I know this isn't really the point rn but it makes me so incredibly emotional to see entire crowds chanting for Palestine with their full chests
I wish democratic leadership followed your words, Senator. The Republicans have been just as disgusting as usual, but certain democrats are being just as bad. The only difference is that their hatred is different in their wording.
Every Democrat who pulled this shit needs to go. Primary them all.
Qatar funded Hamas with the encouragement of Netanyahu. 2025: "Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar" apnews.com/article/neta... 2023: "For years, Netanyahu propped up Hamas. ..." www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-ne...
I’ve been trying to articulate to myself why I find the discourse around Mamdani so upsetting and I think beyond the fact that it is/encourages racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia, it also makes a mockery of what I consider to be real issues, namely antisemitism and Jewish safety.
Weird how Lander, Nadler and even more centrist Jewish Democrats haven’t accused Mamdani of being a genocidal antisemite - even if they disagree with him on some issues - but Christian Democrats are lining up to give TV interviews about how dangerous and threatening he is to the Jewish people.
"If the goal is for queer Palestinians to live in an open, tolerant society, then they need first to survive Israel’s aggression. There can be no Pride under occupation." A powerful piece by @jadsalfiti.bsky.social on the experience of being a queer Palestinian. Happy (?!) #Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
we literally have senators out here spewing straight-up dehumanizing nazi rhetoric and democrats are more focused on attacking one of their own party members because he wouldn't call his constituents antisemites for using the word "intifada"
Watching media and centrist liberals pile on Zohran is going to make me lose my sh*t
Once again the BBC struggles with ‘impartiality’, ‘balance, and the blindingly obvious ‘reportage’.
That has to be the only reason. @ericswalwell.bsky.social why are you so hateful?
NEWS: Israeli forces shot and killed 13-year-old Rayan Tamer Anwar Houshyeh during a military raid in Al-Yamoun, near Jenin, on June 25, according to Defense for Children International – Palestine.
audio here
Fuck OFF with that “I misspoke” nonsense. She knew what she was saying.
Just called Senator Gillibrand’s office to express how upset I was by her comments on the Brian Lehrer show the other day and got the impression from the tone of the person answering the phone that they’ve been getting a lot of calls like this
The Times could have tried talking to ANY of the actual Jews or Jewish orgs involved in Jews for Zohran! There were many many many — and highly visible. And it’s dangerous malpractice for the NYT to not include us for the sake of an inflammatory binary.
Brad Lander: "It's just gross, racist bigotry. Zohran is running for a NY where everybody belongs, and I feel proud as the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in NYC to be supporting somebody who would be the first Muslim mayor." Gillibrand: DON'T LISTEN TO HIM ABOUT ANTISEMITISM. LISTEN TO ME!
Lander: "It's just gross, racist bigotry. Meanwhile he's running an optimistic, upbeat campaign for a NY where everybody belongs, and I feel proud as the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in NYC to be supporting somebody who would be the first Muslim mayor—what could be more NYC than that?"
the level of Islamophobia and anti Palestinian racism which is considered acceptable, and even admirable, among Democrats is really horrific.
David Hogg is cooking lately
Kirsten Gillibrand on WNYC won’t endorse Mamdani. Said she doesn’t endorse NYC mayoral races (she endorsed Adams in 2021), and is waiting to see who runs on what line. What a fucking disgrace.
It says a lot about the state of the country when only one candidate of one particular religion is being consistently asked these types of questions.
I hope you know there are progressives all over the country who just got to know you, are already huge fans, and hope to maybe see you on the national stage someday 👀 perhaps someday soon Enjoy your great day man, you earned it :)
FINALLY a cover that draws undeniable attention to the genocide (though it fails to call a genocide a genocide). So @nymag.com went all in for their cover story, which you can find here: nymag.com/intelligence...
Fucking horrifying
@premthakker.bsky.social interviews Khalil on his experience in ICE detention, details on his arrest and his thoughts on Israeli apartheid. Read our exclusive interview: zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
As someone who has BEEN the victim of a violent, racist hate crime, let me tell you that I am 100000x more concerned about @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social's racism than I am about anything Zohran Mamdani has ever said! But of course, my opinion doesn't count, because she DGAF about brown people.
Senator Gillibrand called on Al Franken to resign. I think she should resign for falsely smearing Zohran Mamdani as a terrorist. He has never invoked a ‘global jihad’. This is a nasty, Islamophobic racist smear from a sitting Dem senator.
@axios.com Fix your error. Mamdani answered that question and he answered it with class.
Skating through rubble: The volunteers reclaiming joy for Gaza’s children Through skateboarding, circus, and art therapy, young Gazans bring healing and brief moments of normalcy to children living through genocide. www.972mag.com/gaza-childre...
Ok then imagine Johnson drank himself to death before he could take office
Every single slaveowner should have had all their property seized and redistributed to former slaves as a first step in reparations. God, imagine if Lincoln had picked anyone other than Andrew fucking Johnson to be his VP.
"Eat the rich?" That's right, sonny jimbo. You've been feasting off us for centuries but now the time has come for us to sharpen our teeth with your bones. Doesn't feel so good when the bibs on the other shirt, does it?
Send them both to The Hague. They can fight their “battles” there.
No, I am not a New Yorker. Yes, I am still celebrating Zohran Mamdani’s victory. 🔥
People are seriously going to back Adams? Did they learn nothing from backing Cuomo with his scandals?
If Mamdani and NYC aren't representative of change and are a freakish microcosm then why are the same people promoting that narrative so freaked out by his win? Just pick a lane please ;)
Given how serious the subject matter is. I don’t really listen to a lot of Sabrina Carpenter either. The only song of hers I’ve repeatedly played was Nonsense. Her new song does remind me of the hit songs from her recent album. I personally don’t really mind the song because it’s fun enough.
I think the argument is that it fits the male gaze because it shows a woman in a “subservient” position to a man. And that it’s shocking for the sake of being shocking. I kind of understand where that argument is coming from, but I feel like I don’t have the ability to “pick a side” in this debate.
On some Reddit spaces people are saying that Sabrina’s album cover and her overall image caters to the male gaze and that it’s tired. Some other people are critical because the cover could be reminiscent of DV.
Maybe Democrats should stop fighting each other at a time when people are being kidnapped off the streets by masked men who don’t identify themselves & trafficked to labor camps in foreign countries? And when a man impersonating a police officer is able to murder a Democrat elected official?
All these bigots are so confused. They say Zohran Mamdani will impose Sharia law and turn NYC into Afghanistan, push his woke agenda and make it California, and impose communism and turn it into Soviet Russia. Which one is it, bigots? Make up your minds.
I’m hoping your win last night (and hopefully in November 🤞🏻) will finally tell the Democratic establishment and the old guard that we need new ideas and leadership regarding both national and international policy.
I am honored to receive the endorsement of the dean of our city’s congressional delegation, Representative Jerry Nadler. Jerry has been a principled progressive leader for decades and a champion for all New Yorkers. I am grateful for his partnership as our historic journey continues.
I am in the majority.
Get. The. Fuck. Out. Of. The. Way. @runforsomething.net
Whenever I see Dems claim they are out of power, there’s nothing they can do, I think of Brad Lander and how he escorted people to court while being comptroller and running for mayor. Do something or get the f out of the way so there can be more Brad Landers.
Bros before Cuomos
I love my two mayors so much
I’m not from NYC, so I didn’t know anything about Brad Lander until news spread of him standing up to ICE and getting arrested for it. The more I see of him, the more I like him. What a badass!
to be entirely fair up until today it seemed pretty likely mamdani would lose to a corrupt sex pest. things can change for the better.
"Vote blue no matter who"* *unless someone who actually cares about the poor, the starving, and the oppressed wins.
CNN's chief data analyst on Zohran Mamdani win: "This was a political earthquake that should have the Democratic establishment running scared."
Don’t threaten me with a good time Mamdani 🔥
Zohran Mamdani is living proof that "vote blue no matter who" is a political loser mentality that needs to go to the graveyard already.
Andrew Cuomo doesn’t have to remember Mamdani’s name, he can just call him #MrMayor Mispronouncing his name was Islamophobia, Cuomo wants NYers to think all Muslims are potential terrorists. New Yorkers told Cuomo to go fuck himself, because they are better than that, they respect their neighbors