Eric Chenoweth
@ericdchenoweth.bsky.social
Director, Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe. Principal author, Democracy Web. Posts my own. For time being at Twitter (to counter propaganda).
Admitting moral error in his vote is a good thing. Now let's get the 6 other Vichy Dems to do the same (and so @tomsuozzi.bsky.social should do more than just email his campaign list and convince his colleagues to make a common public statement).
January 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Admitting moral error in his vote is a good thing. Now let's get the 6 other Vichy Dems to do the same (and so @tomsuozzi.bsky.social should do more than just email his campaign list and convince his colleagues to make a common public statement).
Truly, the times call for more, as Clinton even writes. They should feel compelled to join with clergy & go to Minnesota.
Two former presidents felt compelled to comment publicly
January 26, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Truly, the times call for more, as Clinton even writes. They should feel compelled to join with clergy & go to Minnesota.
Watch and listen.
Rest in Peace Alex Jeffrey Pretti🙏🏾 The VA ICU Nurses send him off right 💔
January 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Watch and listen.
As much as media (rightly) has covered the resistance to tyranny in Minnesota, they have downplayed the national solidarity that has been demonstrated all over the country (with Rs/former Rs like @govwhitman.bsky.social also standing up).
January 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
As much as media (rightly) has covered the resistance to tyranny in Minnesota, they have downplayed the national solidarity that has been demonstrated all over the country (with Rs/former Rs like @govwhitman.bsky.social also standing up).
We should say it more: Teacher unions are central to defending democracy.
President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten explaining why teachers are standing with Minnesota students as the Trump surges paramilitary ICE agents terrifying students, parents and teachers.
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We should say it more: Teacher unions are central to defending democracy.
No better way to show our 💙for MN than a blizzard rally outside @schumer.senate.gov (7th day in a row!) We are so thankful that ni Dems are voting for DHS$, but we also know that this is just a 1st step in stopping ICE terror! Hold the Line, Chuck!
@indivisible.org @siactioncoalition.bsky.social
@indivisible.org @siactioncoalition.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM
If @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social can say it, so can (and so should) @schumer.senate.gov. #WhipTheVote
On the execution in Minnesota: Obviously, the individuals involved should be held accountable. But responsibility goes to the top of ICE and CBP, and DHS. Their appropriations come up next week in the senate. Not a cent for DHS without pulling ICE and CBP off the streets, in MN and everywhere else.
January 25, 2026 at 12:12 AM
If @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social can say it, so can (and so should) @schumer.senate.gov. #WhipTheVote
The supposed "open borders" policy of Joe Biden was in fact aimed at protecting the right of asylum in the U.S. Most who came in 2021-24 were escaping repressive regimes and war. The right of asylum deserved to be protected. This administration has ended it through repression and terror.
A little girl can’t go to the park with her parents. A mother trembles while taking out the trash. A father peeks through the blinds to see if anyone is watching.
Years earlier, this family faced persecution in Venezuela, but now they’re living in terror in the United States.
Years earlier, this family faced persecution in Venezuela, but now they’re living in terror in the United States.
They fled Venezuela to escape a regime of fear, only to relive it in Trump’s America
"I am so scared to go outside.”
www.motherjones.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The supposed "open borders" policy of Joe Biden was in fact aimed at protecting the right of asylum in the U.S. Most who came in 2021-24 were escaping repressive regimes and war. The right of asylum deserved to be protected. This administration has ended it through repression and terror.
For those not familiar with @bellingcat.com, it is best known for its analysis of FSB/GRU assassinations and poisonings (most memorably of Navalny) and Russian aggression in Ukraine. But it does much, much more to hold power to account.
We just posted a quick analysis of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Mineapolis. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFc...
Analysis of Alex Pretti Shooting in Minneapolis
YouTube video by Bellingcat
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM
For those not familiar with @bellingcat.com, it is best known for its analysis of FSB/GRU assassinations and poisonings (most memorably of Navalny) and Russian aggression in Ukraine. But it does much, much more to hold power to account.
We really didn't need more proof that the arguments about the 2ndA being a necessary protection against the danger of a repressive state were bogus. But we certainly have it now.
We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
January 24, 2026 at 11:50 PM
We really didn't need more proof that the arguments about the 2ndA being a necessary protection against the danger of a repressive state were bogus. But we certainly have it now.
Hundreds of NYers left work Fri to demand @schumer.senate.gov whip Dems to USE YOUR LEVERAGE to CURB ICE --w/ a FRESH ICE KILLING TODAY.
IF NOT NOW WHEN?
Show America Dems FIGHT for FREEDOMS as GOP uses U.S. $$ to force us into a police state.
@indivisible.org
video: @bkindivisible.bsky.social
IF NOT NOW WHEN?
Show America Dems FIGHT for FREEDOMS as GOP uses U.S. $$ to force us into a police state.
@indivisible.org
video: @bkindivisible.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 7:58 PM
True.
2026 is going to be a very dark year for US foreign policy, where everything that was built over many decades by leaders for collective security is torn apart by one madman, but only because people in his own party remain silent.
January 19, 2026 at 8:07 PM
True.
A worthy cause. Air defense units used to be provided by the US government. They no longer are and must be supported by the people.
We’re getting closer to our goal of making Ukraine safer from russian terror 🎯
Sky Sentinel: $2,986,303 raised
Dark Night: $484,994 raised
Less than $14k remains to close the campaign for 20 air defense units.
We can do this💪
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Sky Sentinel: $2,986,303 raised
Dark Night: $484,994 raised
Less than $14k remains to close the campaign for 20 air defense units.
We can do this💪
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
January 19, 2026 at 8:07 PM
A worthy cause. Air defense units used to be provided by the US government. They no longer are and must be supported by the people.
A normal (deputy) Speaker has some advice for a legislative body.
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A normal (deputy) Speaker has some advice for a legislative body.
Indivisible, stepping up to make sure our leaders do, too.
If not now, when???
In *2* events, Indivisibles & allies will be at @schumer.senate.gov‘s Office (Fri) & on his BK doorstep (Sun) to say: #UseYourPOWER TO #StopICETerror!
Join us for one or both!
#ICEOutOfMN #ICEOutForGood
mobilize.us/s/JmbZ4Y
@indivisible.org
@bkindivisible.bsky.social
In *2* events, Indivisibles & allies will be at @schumer.senate.gov‘s Office (Fri) & on his BK doorstep (Sun) to say: #UseYourPOWER TO #StopICETerror!
Join us for one or both!
#ICEOutOfMN #ICEOutForGood
mobilize.us/s/JmbZ4Y
@indivisible.org
@bkindivisible.bsky.social
FRI 1/23 @2:30, 3rd ave: STEP UP, CHUCK!! STOP ICE TERROR!! · NYC Indivisible
**Will Chuck fight???**
In the first of 2 weekend demonstrations, Indivisible Group members will show up at Senator Schumer's 3rd Ave Manhattan office to send him a clear demand: USE YOUR POWER TO STO...
mobilize.us
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Indivisible, stepping up to make sure our leaders do, too.
Reposted by Eric Chenoweth
PSA: If Bill Kristol can say this dems should be able to say it
January 18, 2026 at 5:53 PM
PSA: If Bill Kristol can say this dems should be able to say it
We can appeal to people to oppose ICE murdering people in cold blood without speaking to people's economic self-interest. But this is good political messaging nonetheless.
AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
January 13, 2026 at 9:12 PM
We can appeal to people to oppose ICE murdering people in cold blood without speaking to people's economic self-interest. But this is good political messaging nonetheless.
If you aren't ready to lead, you shouldn't be in leadership.
If you can't read the room (i.e. public sentiment), you shouldn't be in politics.
If you can't read the room (i.e. public sentiment), you shouldn't be in politics.
“Now, with funding for parts of the government set to expire once again, Democrats appear suddenly reluctant to use their leverage to address another issue that is important to their base (and, frankly, a lot of voters outside of it): the money pouring into ICE.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Democrats Appear Ready to Duck a Key Fight on ICE
Top Senate Democrats are focused on other priorities in the government funding fight.
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
If you aren't ready to lead, you shouldn't be in leadership.
If you can't read the room (i.e. public sentiment), you shouldn't be in politics.
If you can't read the room (i.e. public sentiment), you shouldn't be in politics.
Truly, those who advise "don't use the F word" (or that say "Abolish ICE for Good" is calling to defund all law enforcement) haven't been paying attention.
A fascist race war: "The reality is that we have a masked secret police force going door-to-door attempting to kidnap brown people; one government agency publicly daydreaming about deporting 100 million people; and another government agency saying that the ideal worker is a 20-year-old white guy."
The Nazi Slogans Are Not an Accident
How many Americans actually want a race war?
www.thebulwark.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Truly, those who advise "don't use the F word" (or that say "Abolish ICE for Good" is calling to defund all law enforcement) haven't been paying attention.
Reposted by Eric Chenoweth
Paramilitary forces reportedly on Venezuela's streets, as the US State Dept tells Americans to leave the country.
Not regime change, not democratization, not a US-friendly coup, not even successful resource theft. Regime decapitation with no follow-on plan, creating instability and nothing else.
Not regime change, not democratization, not a US-friendly coup, not even successful resource theft. Regime decapitation with no follow-on plan, creating instability and nothing else.
In Venezuela, armed ‘colectivos’ are said to be setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for Americans
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US urges its citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports of paramilitaries
State department says armed ‘colectivos’ appear to be setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for Americans
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Paramilitary forces reportedly on Venezuela's streets, as the US State Dept tells Americans to leave the country.
Not regime change, not democratization, not a US-friendly coup, not even successful resource theft. Regime decapitation with no follow-on plan, creating instability and nothing else.
Not regime change, not democratization, not a US-friendly coup, not even successful resource theft. Regime decapitation with no follow-on plan, creating instability and nothing else.
Reposted by Eric Chenoweth
Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:
archive.is/ur35j
archive.is/ur35j
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
Correct.
The Olivia Nuzzi story and the Bari Weiss at CBS story are the same story, which is that the upper echelons of legacy media are absolutely rife with people who worship power and don't feel burdened by any sense of responsibility to their profession or the public.
December 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Correct.
More than scare. It should outrage. Prompt protest. Even boycott. Will Americans demonstrate that they care about the journalistic integrity of the longest running & beloved news show in history---as they did a comedian?
All other media organizations should speak out against an emerging censorship.
All other media organizations should speak out against an emerging censorship.
If refusing to comment is enough to kill a story, then the government now has veto power over journalism.
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
That’s what CBS normalized last night — and it should scare everyone.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
CBS Pulled a “60 Minutes” Story Because the White House Refused to Comment — That’s a Veto on Journalism
Pulling a finished investigation because the administration refused to comment isn’t journalism. It’s submission.
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
More than scare. It should outrage. Prompt protest. Even boycott. Will Americans demonstrate that they care about the journalistic integrity of the longest running & beloved news show in history---as they did a comedian?
All other media organizations should speak out against an emerging censorship.
All other media organizations should speak out against an emerging censorship.
After visiting the National Civil Rights Museum's new exhibit on Bayard Rustin ("Speaking Truth to Power"), I looked to Rustin's writings for guidance on today's challenges to democracy. The result is a two-part series in the @shankerinst.bsky.social's Blog.
www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/what-wo...
www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/what-wo...
What Would Bayard Rustin Do? Part 1
Part I of “What Bayard Rustin Would Do” describes the context of Rustin’s work up to 1965.
www.shankerinstitute.org
December 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
After visiting the National Civil Rights Museum's new exhibit on Bayard Rustin ("Speaking Truth to Power"), I looked to Rustin's writings for guidance on today's challenges to democracy. The result is a two-part series in the @shankerinst.bsky.social's Blog.
www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/what-wo...
www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/what-wo...