Cliff Poole
@cpoolenyc.bsky.social
Inwood NYC Dad, husband, writer, sometime-activist. I enjoy hiking, reading, art museums, video games & not living under fascism. Pro democracy, unions, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice and non-carceral means to public safety.
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Cliff Poole
@cpoolenyc.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Entire East Wing expected to be demolished as soon as this weekend, sources say
The White House is expected to demolish the entire East Wing to allow for construction of President Trump’s ballroom, sources familiar with the project told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
This is Trump “not touching“ the East Wing of the White House. Remember this the next time Trump says he won’t touch Social Security.
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HUGE. A victory for more than a quarter million Haitians with Temporary Protected Status. A significant majority of them entered the United States legally and have never been out of status since.
Even the Trump admin isn't saying Haiti is a safe country for them to go back to.
Even the Trump admin isn't saying Haiti is a safe country for them to go back to.
BREAKING: Judge Ana Reyes, in DC, issues a stay of DHS Sec. Noem’s decision to end Haiti’s temporary protected status (TPS) designation, a decision that was to go into effect on Tuesday and could have ended legal status for up to 350,000 people overnight. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 3, 2026 at 12:46 AM
HUGE. A victory for more than a quarter million Haitians with Temporary Protected Status. A significant majority of them entered the United States legally and have never been out of status since.
Even the Trump admin isn't saying Haiti is a safe country for them to go back to.
Even the Trump admin isn't saying Haiti is a safe country for them to go back to.
This is up there with him saying he “should” be able to run for a third term. Just because he wishcasts it doesn’t make it so.
Ahh, and there it is. The End Game. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' elections, take control from states
President Trump said Republicans should try to "nationalize" elections as he keeps leveling unfounded claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
www.usatoday.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This is up there with him saying he “should” be able to run for a third term. Just because he wishcasts it doesn’t make it so.
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Turning Points and Authoritarian Escalations
Is America’s descent into autocracy accelerating or is the Trump regime struggling to break through the democratic defenses?
In Minneapolis, the tenets of the white nationalist worldview are being refuted.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
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Is America’s descent into autocracy accelerating or is the Trump regime struggling to break through the democratic defenses?
In Minneapolis, the tenets of the white nationalist worldview are being refuted.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
Turning Points and Authoritarian Escalations
Is America’s descent into autocracy accelerating or is Trump struggling to break through the democratic defenses? In Minneapolis, MAGA's worldview is being refuted.
steady.page
February 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Turning Points and Authoritarian Escalations
Is America’s descent into autocracy accelerating or is the Trump regime struggling to break through the democratic defenses?
In Minneapolis, the tenets of the white nationalist worldview are being refuted.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
Is America’s descent into autocracy accelerating or is the Trump regime struggling to break through the democratic defenses?
In Minneapolis, the tenets of the white nationalist worldview are being refuted.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
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The fact that both are quite experienced—8 years and 12 years with CBP—is yet more evidence that CBP should be abolished and all of its agents fired. There's no way to "reform" or "retrain" that, it's just a violent gang with badges.
February 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The fact that both are quite experienced—8 years and 12 years with CBP—is yet more evidence that CBP should be abolished and all of its agents fired. There's no way to "reform" or "retrain" that, it's just a violent gang with badges.
From Somalis in Minnesota to Haitians in Ohio. What could these two groups have in common I wonder? 🤔
Most anti-Black racist administration in at least a century and it’s not close.
Most anti-Black racist administration in at least a century and it’s not close.
ICE will rough and terrorize more white people and Trump voters.
This won't go well for Republicans.
www.ms.now/news/ohio-ic...
This won't go well for Republicans.
www.ms.now/news/ohio-ic...
ICE eyeing Ohio next, where it is expected to target Haitian immigrants
An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield, Ohio, a community that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance targeted during the 2024 campaign, falsely accusing the community ...
www.ms.now
January 31, 2026 at 12:55 AM
From Somalis in Minnesota to Haitians in Ohio. What could these two groups have in common I wonder? 🤔
Most anti-Black racist administration in at least a century and it’s not close.
Most anti-Black racist administration in at least a century and it’s not close.
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some Public Service Journalism: I took that Minnesota judge's pdf list of court orders that ICE violated, found all the cases on CourtListener and linked to the dockets reason.com/2026/01/30/j...
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
some Public Service Journalism: I took that Minnesota judge's pdf list of court orders that ICE violated, found all the cases on CourtListener and linked to the dockets reason.com/2026/01/30/j...
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Jesus weeping and throwing up Christ it's not a goddamned "shadow network" it's NEIGHBORS protecting their NEIGHBORS
January 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Jesus weeping and throwing up Christ it's not a goddamned "shadow network" it's NEIGHBORS protecting their NEIGHBORS
Usually The Onion is right on the money, but in this case the Democrats’ actual position is worse than their parody. It’s more like Democrats Demand New Law Requiring ICE to Get A Warrant Before Murdering.
Democrats Condemn ICE For Murdering Without Proper Warrants https://theonion.com/democrats-condemn-ice-for-murdering-without-proper-warrants/
January 30, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Usually The Onion is right on the money, but in this case the Democrats’ actual position is worse than their parody. It’s more like Democrats Demand New Law Requiring ICE to Get A Warrant Before Murdering.
Jeffries is Black from central Brooklyn. He knows this damn well. He just chooses to ignore it and it’s fucking disgraceful.
there is a specific tic in the way that centrist Dems address law enforcement:
they don’t understand that the interaction with police *is* the harm. they think a show your papers situation is neutral as long as you leave walking, but police interaction is itself traumatic. It’s terrifying.
they don’t understand that the interaction with police *is* the harm. they think a show your papers situation is neutral as long as you leave walking, but police interaction is itself traumatic. It’s terrifying.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
January 30, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Jeffries is Black from central Brooklyn. He knows this damn well. He just chooses to ignore it and it’s fucking disgraceful.
PASSING LAWS AGAINST DOING THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY ILLEGAL IS SO FUCKING STUPID IT MAKES MY HEAD HURT!! TAKE AWAY THEIR MONEY!! DEFUND THEM!! THAT’S THE CONSTITUTIONAL POWER OF THE PURSE!!!
The Senate is scheduled to take the first procedural vote on a funding package including DHS funding tomorrow.
Let me be clear: Until ICE is properly reined in and overhauled, the DHS funding bill won’t have the votes to pass the Senate.
Let me be clear: Until ICE is properly reined in and overhauled, the DHS funding bill won’t have the votes to pass the Senate.
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 AM
PASSING LAWS AGAINST DOING THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY ILLEGAL IS SO FUCKING STUPID IT MAKES MY HEAD HURT!! TAKE AWAY THEIR MONEY!! DEFUND THEM!! THAT’S THE CONSTITUTIONAL POWER OF THE PURSE!!!
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This is…nothing. Literally nothing.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the party agreed on three main goals:
° Require warrants in some cases and ICE coordination with state and local law enforcement
° Create a code of conduct and enforce it
° Require agents to wear body cams and not masks
° Require warrants in some cases and ICE coordination with state and local law enforcement
° Create a code of conduct and enforce it
° Require agents to wear body cams and not masks
Democrats demand new ICE restrictions as government shutdown looms
After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they’ll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 AM
This is…nothing. Literally nothing.
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Oh my god, they’re already not allowed to deport US citizens.
This is not bargaining. This is acquiescence in the face of authoritarianism.
This is not bargaining. This is acquiescence in the face of authoritarianism.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Oh my god, they’re already not allowed to deport US citizens.
This is not bargaining. This is acquiescence in the face of authoritarianism.
This is not bargaining. This is acquiescence in the face of authoritarianism.
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Deport me to where @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social. What the fuck are you talking about. Do you realize how insane this statement is you ass. Where do you deport Americans to? Please someone come tell me this guy knows what he's doing again
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Deport me to where @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social. What the fuck are you talking about. Do you realize how insane this statement is you ass. Where do you deport Americans to? Please someone come tell me this guy knows what he's doing again
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How brave of him to demand something already illegal. Milquetoast.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:45 AM
How brave of him to demand something already illegal. Milquetoast.
The Democratic impulse to introduce bills banning things that are already illegal (suggesting that they actually are legal until their BS bill that will never pass passes) is going to be the death of me.
Brb gonna pass a law saying Tom Homan can’t take $50K in bribes because I’m sure that will be effective
January 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The Democratic impulse to introduce bills banning things that are already illegal (suggesting that they actually are legal until their BS bill that will never pass passes) is going to be the death of me.
This is so fucking embarrassing and infuriating!! Banning something that‘s already illegal isn’t a concession! And acting like it is puts rights into question that should NOT be in question! These FUCKING PEOPLE!!! 😡🤬🔥
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 AM
This is so fucking embarrassing and infuriating!! Banning something that‘s already illegal isn’t a concession! And acting like it is puts rights into question that should NOT be in question! These FUCKING PEOPLE!!! 😡🤬🔥
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The number of children in ICE detention on an average day has skyrocketed 6x since Trump took an office. Families complain of poor medical care and worm-infested food.
"It’s only a matter of time before we see a child die," one advocate said.
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...
"It’s only a matter of time before we see a child die," one advocate said.
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...
Children in ICE Detention Skyrocket in Trump’s Second Term
With a six-fold jump in children in detention, advocates allege harrowing conditions are putting kids’ lives at risk.
www.themarshallproject.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The number of children in ICE detention on an average day has skyrocketed 6x since Trump took an office. Families complain of poor medical care and worm-infested food.
"It’s only a matter of time before we see a child die," one advocate said.
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...
"It’s only a matter of time before we see a child die," one advocate said.
www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...
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really enjoyed this poster in my hotel lobby yesterday that I briefly understood as informing me that a seal would be checking me in shortly
January 29, 2026 at 1:40 AM
really enjoyed this poster in my hotel lobby yesterday that I briefly understood as informing me that a seal would be checking me in shortly
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Read the highlighted sentence a few times, jfc
From @lukeferrell.bsky.social's "THE MEANS-TESTING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX"
lpeproject.org/blog/the-mea...
From @lukeferrell.bsky.social's "THE MEANS-TESTING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX"
lpeproject.org/blog/the-mea...
January 29, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Read the highlighted sentence a few times, jfc
From @lukeferrell.bsky.social's "THE MEANS-TESTING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX"
lpeproject.org/blog/the-mea...
From @lukeferrell.bsky.social's "THE MEANS-TESTING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX"
lpeproject.org/blog/the-mea...
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Never cede to anyone that ICE is "law enforcement." ICE is not enforcing laws; it is breaking laws. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Judge in Minnesota Says ICE Has Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Never cede to anyone that ICE is "law enforcement." ICE is not enforcing laws; it is breaking laws. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
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the venn diagram of people who disparage the humanities and people who squawk about "western culture" and "the classics" is almost a circle
and to square that circle: they believe the humanities should be a prestige hobby for ivory tower dilettantes while the rest of us toil as slaves or worse
and to square that circle: they believe the humanities should be a prestige hobby for ivory tower dilettantes while the rest of us toil as slaves or worse
I agree that it’s high fucking time that we stopped acting like we need to grovel and constantly justify the existence of some of our most incredibly elemental and ancient human pursuits.
Are the humanities the only disciplines whose classes begin with modules speaking to the importance of studying the humanities? "Why study the humanities?" and "Why the humanities are important" must be cliches.
January 28, 2026 at 3:16 AM
the venn diagram of people who disparage the humanities and people who squawk about "western culture" and "the classics" is almost a circle
and to square that circle: they believe the humanities should be a prestige hobby for ivory tower dilettantes while the rest of us toil as slaves or worse
and to square that circle: they believe the humanities should be a prestige hobby for ivory tower dilettantes while the rest of us toil as slaves or worse
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"Why study the things that make life worth living?"
The truth is that approximately everyone understands why you would study the humanities. The thing that's controversial is letting anyone who isn't wealthy do something so nice.
The truth is that approximately everyone understands why you would study the humanities. The thing that's controversial is letting anyone who isn't wealthy do something so nice.
I agree that it’s high fucking time that we stopped acting like we need to grovel and constantly justify the existence of some of our most incredibly elemental and ancient human pursuits.
Are the humanities the only disciplines whose classes begin with modules speaking to the importance of studying the humanities? "Why study the humanities?" and "Why the humanities are important" must be cliches.
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 AM
"Why study the things that make life worth living?"
The truth is that approximately everyone understands why you would study the humanities. The thing that's controversial is letting anyone who isn't wealthy do something so nice.
The truth is that approximately everyone understands why you would study the humanities. The thing that's controversial is letting anyone who isn't wealthy do something so nice.
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JD Vance's strategy for succeeding Trump as head of the MAGA movement is predicated on retaining and exciting the support of violent Nazis all around the US. That's what makes his Holocaust commemoration so unique.
January 28, 2026 at 1:08 AM
JD Vance's strategy for succeeding Trump as head of the MAGA movement is predicated on retaining and exciting the support of violent Nazis all around the US. That's what makes his Holocaust commemoration so unique.
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Democrats should demand every sitting Republican decry this attack and explicitly denounce it, and then censure all of them when they don’t do it. Act like normal decent humans defending your colleague.
video of the moment a man tried spraying something at ilhan omar at her town hall in minneapolis tonight
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Democrats should demand every sitting Republican decry this attack and explicitly denounce it, and then censure all of them when they don’t do it. Act like normal decent humans defending your colleague.
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the second POC Congressperson to be attacked in public in a week.
Rep Ilhan Omar was attacked by a man during a live stream town hall. And the comments on CSPAN are demoralizing because people don't believe it's real. This is what we've come to as a nation. And yet again a woman of color carries on with grace and grit.
youtu.be/Sr7Ath7YjZY?...
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) Assaulted During Town Hall Meeting
YouTube video by C-SPAN
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January 28, 2026 at 1:47 AM
the second POC Congressperson to be attacked in public in a week.