Abhi Goyal
@abhigoyal.bsky.social
Cities | Democracy | Migration
“It’s called soccer” is now an anti-administration statement
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“It’s called soccer” is now an anti-administration statement
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one reason "great power competition" is a bad description of the emerging order is that an interlinked global kleptocracy does not care about national interests or rivalries
Extraordinary WSJ reporting today that unveils the extent to which Trump, Witkoff, Kushner and US business executives are salivating over business deals with Russia while Putin’s forces kidnap Ukranian children and bomb civilians in their apartments.
🎁 www.wsj.com/world/russia...
🎁 www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
one reason "great power competition" is a bad description of the emerging order is that an interlinked global kleptocracy does not care about national interests or rivalries
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Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
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Consolidated authoritarianism across Eurasia
Arrests of Kyrgyz opposition politicians all over the country today ahead of the snap parliamentary elections that President Japarov has assured will be “peaceful and quiet.
The current regime is not taking any chances and putting even its mildest opponents behind bars
The current regime is not taking any chances and putting even its mildest opponents behind bars
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Consolidated authoritarianism across Eurasia
Who the hell called it the Halftime Show Featuring the University of Florida Gator Marching Band Presented by Gatorade instead of the Electrolyte Orchestra
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Who the hell called it the Halftime Show Featuring the University of Florida Gator Marching Band Presented by Gatorade instead of the Electrolyte Orchestra
Just give me Ukraine in and Italy out and I’ll call it a good year
🏆✅ Here's the full list of UEFA nations qualified for the World Cup.
Plus the 16 sides that go through to the playoffs in March, including the four that qualify via the Nations League route.
The playoff draw takes place on Thursday 20 November.
Plus the 16 sides that go through to the playoffs in March, including the four that qualify via the Nations League route.
The playoff draw takes place on Thursday 20 November.
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Just give me Ukraine in and Italy out and I’ll call it a good year
Americans can accomplish anything if you let them finish it up ten years late and $400m over budget
November 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Americans can accomplish anything if you let them finish it up ten years late and $400m over budget
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The reconciliation package — the sweeping bill passed by Republicanslast summer — has set in motion some of the most significant changes to SNAP in decades. Via @NOTUS.com
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SNAP Is Funded Again. States Still Have to Deal With Trump’s New Eligibility Restrictions.
The biggest anti-hunger program in the U.S. is set to lose over $187 billion between now and 2034.
www.thecity.nyc
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The reconciliation package — the sweeping bill passed by Republicanslast summer — has set in motion some of the most significant changes to SNAP in decades. Via @NOTUS.com
buff.ly/pnR3Q9G
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Just witnessed my first “six seven.” Two kids finding this on the subway map and losing their minds
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just witnessed my first “six seven.” Two kids finding this on the subway map and losing their minds
I missed that Bishkek's Manas International Airport changed its IATA code from FRU to BSZ in August: 24.kg/english/3391...
Manas Airport officially changes IATA code from FRU to BSZ - | 24.KG
Manas International Airport has officially changed its IATA code from FRU to BSZ. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC reported.
24.kg
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I missed that Bishkek's Manas International Airport changed its IATA code from FRU to BSZ in August: 24.kg/english/3391...
There’s a lot riding on Arteta’s halftime speech. If he says anything along the lines of “we need a result to stay in position for the title” I predict teamwide mental collapse
November 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
There’s a lot riding on Arteta’s halftime speech. If he says anything along the lines of “we need a result to stay in position for the title” I predict teamwide mental collapse
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NEW: @govpritzker.illinois.gov's office says 3 masked ICE agents stopped & questioned an IL Department of Transportation employee working in Park Ridge about his immigration status & whether he had traveled to New York and his awareness of NYC Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social before leaving.
November 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
NEW: @govpritzker.illinois.gov's office says 3 masked ICE agents stopped & questioned an IL Department of Transportation employee working in Park Ridge about his immigration status & whether he had traveled to New York and his awareness of NYC Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social before leaving.
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
If DC elects a socialist mayor I’ll share the recipe
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
If DC elects a socialist mayor I’ll share the recipe
Imagine having to write two losing speeches for the same election
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Imagine having to write two losing speeches for the same election
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Tropical theme at the watch party to celebrate Andrew Cuomo’s new address
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Tropical theme at the watch party to celebrate Andrew Cuomo’s new address
Zohran Mamdani missing his own 12-3 canvassing shift because he’s watching Arsenal at Slavia Prague
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Zohran Mamdani missing his own 12-3 canvassing shift because he’s watching Arsenal at Slavia Prague
I’m also this
Guy who opposes Cuomo because he renamed the Tappan Zee Bridge
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I’m also this
I knocked so many dang doors today
November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I knocked so many dang doors today
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A common theme of Trump II is an utterly cowardly class of elites while everyday regular people have risen to the occasion
French bakery in Bed-Stuy offers free breakfast to SNAP card holders
French bakery in Bed-Stuy offers free breakfast to SNAP card holders
Beginning Nov. 1, when SNAP benefits are expected to be suspended, Je T’aime Patisserie will offer free breakfast to anyone who presents their EBT card from 7:30-10 a.m.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A common theme of Trump II is an utterly cowardly class of elites while everyday regular people have risen to the occasion
Old bay shrimp curry
October 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Old bay shrimp curry
imo Poch is way underrating how much time it takes to get your best XI clicking and way overrating how much he needs to see bubble players perform in front of him this late in the game. Like what are we learning from this that we need for the World Cup itself?
October 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
imo Poch is way underrating how much time it takes to get your best XI clicking and way overrating how much he needs to see bubble players perform in front of him this late in the game. Like what are we learning from this that we need for the World Cup itself?
Went to the hardcore show and everyone said they liked my sweater
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Went to the hardcore show and everyone said they liked my sweater