Magnus Jonsson
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People are dying inside American concentration camps right now.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
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Exclusive: 911 calls from migrant detention center highlight dire conditions
About 90 emergency 911 calls have been made from the Camp East Montana immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, during the 15 weeks since it opened.
www.elpasotimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
People are dying inside American concentration camps right now.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
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Imagine being a society that responds to gun violence with concerted action.
Australia launches biggest gun buyback in 30 years after Bondi beach terror attack
Prime minister announces first firearm buyback since Port Arthur massacre, and designates Sunday a national day of reflection in honour of Hanukah shooting victims
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Imagine being a society that responds to gun violence with concerted action.
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Political reforms which would set us on a path towards a new system which don’t require a constitutional amendment:
- Proportional representation in the House with RCV in the Senate
- Expanding the Supreme Court and limiting its power
- Abolishing the filibuster
- Adding DC and PR as states
- Proportional representation in the House with RCV in the Senate
- Expanding the Supreme Court and limiting its power
- Abolishing the filibuster
- Adding DC and PR as states
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Political reforms which would set us on a path towards a new system which don’t require a constitutional amendment:
- Proportional representation in the House with RCV in the Senate
- Expanding the Supreme Court and limiting its power
- Abolishing the filibuster
- Adding DC and PR as states
- Proportional representation in the House with RCV in the Senate
- Expanding the Supreme Court and limiting its power
- Abolishing the filibuster
- Adding DC and PR as states
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Abolish the senate. A vote for senate in Wyoming is 80 times more powerful than a vote for senate in California.
The Senate is certainly not “one person one vote”.
The Senate is certainly not “one person one vote”.
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Abolish the senate. A vote for senate in Wyoming is 80 times more powerful than a vote for senate in California.
The Senate is certainly not “one person one vote”.
The Senate is certainly not “one person one vote”.
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The Democrats dont need a "Project 2029", they need a "Project 2027: Reconstruction 2.0"
1. Pack the Union
2. Remove Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet
3. Add six amendments to the Constitution:
- Increase the size of the House and tie its size to a self-enforcing ratio
- Abolish the Senate
1. Pack the Union
2. Remove Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet
3. Add six amendments to the Constitution:
- Increase the size of the House and tie its size to a self-enforcing ratio
- Abolish the Senate
December 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Democrats dont need a "Project 2029", they need a "Project 2027: Reconstruction 2.0"
1. Pack the Union
2. Remove Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet
3. Add six amendments to the Constitution:
- Increase the size of the House and tie its size to a self-enforcing ratio
- Abolish the Senate
1. Pack the Union
2. Remove Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet
3. Add six amendments to the Constitution:
- Increase the size of the House and tie its size to a self-enforcing ratio
- Abolish the Senate
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Here's one of my bubble plots. Voters arrayed in terms of their economic and cultural attitudes split by party and by education. Note that in the left bloc, the educational divide is vertical (high ed = less socially cons) but in right bloc it's horizontal (high ed = more economically cons). 4/n
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Here's one of my bubble plots. Voters arrayed in terms of their economic and cultural attitudes split by party and by education. Note that in the left bloc, the educational divide is vertical (high ed = less socially cons) but in right bloc it's horizontal (high ed = more economically cons). 4/n
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And this country HAD a ban on assault weapons! It was in the 1990s! It wasn't that long ago!
Obviously AR-15s should be completely banned. That’s the MINIMUM we should be doing.
December 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
And this country HAD a ban on assault weapons! It was in the 1990s! It wasn't that long ago!
Imagine if the US had parties with leaders and programs that they could credibly implement. So much energy is going into picking local “fighters” to send in a myriad of adversely interlocking capacities to “fight for” stuff.
December 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Imagine if the US had parties with leaders and programs that they could credibly implement. So much energy is going into picking local “fighters” to send in a myriad of adversely interlocking capacities to “fight for” stuff.
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Europe needs an ally against Russia and Trump: China cepr.net/publications...
Europe Needs an Ally Against Russia and Trump: China
Facing threats from Trump and Russia, Europe should turn to China for economic and diplomatic support.
cepr.net
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Europe needs an ally against Russia and Trump: China cepr.net/publications...
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Flood the zone:
- Impeachment in '27
- Beginning in '29 - 1st 90 days:
- SCOTUS expansion
- Repeal most of POTUS' statutory prerogatives
- DC and PR* statehood
- Proportional representation for multipartyism in enlarged House
Then nuke the Imperial Presidency for good in the constitution
- Impeachment in '27
- Beginning in '29 - 1st 90 days:
- SCOTUS expansion
- Repeal most of POTUS' statutory prerogatives
- DC and PR* statehood
- Proportional representation for multipartyism in enlarged House
Then nuke the Imperial Presidency for good in the constitution
December 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Flood the zone:
- Impeachment in '27
- Beginning in '29 - 1st 90 days:
- SCOTUS expansion
- Repeal most of POTUS' statutory prerogatives
- DC and PR* statehood
- Proportional representation for multipartyism in enlarged House
Then nuke the Imperial Presidency for good in the constitution
- Impeachment in '27
- Beginning in '29 - 1st 90 days:
- SCOTUS expansion
- Repeal most of POTUS' statutory prerogatives
- DC and PR* statehood
- Proportional representation for multipartyism in enlarged House
Then nuke the Imperial Presidency for good in the constitution
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Europe should turn to the largest economy in the world, China, as an ally in its effort to preserve democracy against the Trumpian threat deanbaker22.substack.com/p/europe-nee...
Europe Needs an Ally Against Russia and Trump: China
China is not a democracy, but neither was the Soviet Union in World War II
deanbaker22.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Europe should turn to the largest economy in the world, China, as an ally in its effort to preserve democracy against the Trumpian threat deanbaker22.substack.com/p/europe-nee...
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I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
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Two main differences between Presidential and Parliamentary systems. In Presidential systems, it is more focused on a personalized approach that focuses on a candidate's personal traits. In Parliamentary systems, the parties are much stronger, institutionalized, disciplined, and cohesive.
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Two main differences between Presidential and Parliamentary systems. In Presidential systems, it is more focused on a personalized approach that focuses on a candidate's personal traits. In Parliamentary systems, the parties are much stronger, institutionalized, disciplined, and cohesive.
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I can absolutely not wait for Brad Lander to wipe the floor with Dan Goldman for the NY-10.
Attacking pre-school teachers because they don’t think Palestinian kids should be bombed to death? Declaring NYC’s first Muslim mayor “our enemy?” Fomenting hatred, even within the Jewish community?
You’re not making anyone safer.🧵
You’re not making anyone safer.🧵
December 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I can absolutely not wait for Brad Lander to wipe the floor with Dan Goldman for the NY-10.
Very educational about the problems of STV / P-STV.
- No threshold
- Long ballots
- Vote leakage
This is why I think the next generation of proportional representation in America should be some form of list PR!
Cc @jacksantucci.bsky.social
- No threshold
- Long ballots
- Vote leakage
This is why I think the next generation of proportional representation in America should be some form of list PR!
Cc @jacksantucci.bsky.social
Just listened to this radio debate about the repeal of Proportional Representation in New York. Very interesting that the debate eventually illuminates that the core issue is that communists have gotten 2-3% of the vote and thus have representation on the city council.
www.wnyc.org/story/shall-...
www.wnyc.org/story/shall-...
Shall We Abolish Proportional Representation? | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Debate between George Hallett, Jr., of the Citizens' Union and the National Muni...
www.wnyc.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Very educational about the problems of STV / P-STV.
- No threshold
- Long ballots
- Vote leakage
This is why I think the next generation of proportional representation in America should be some form of list PR!
Cc @jacksantucci.bsky.social
- No threshold
- Long ballots
- Vote leakage
This is why I think the next generation of proportional representation in America should be some form of list PR!
Cc @jacksantucci.bsky.social
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Just listened to this radio debate about the repeal of Proportional Representation in New York. Very interesting that the debate eventually illuminates that the core issue is that communists have gotten 2-3% of the vote and thus have representation on the city council.
www.wnyc.org/story/shall-...
www.wnyc.org/story/shall-...
Shall We Abolish Proportional Representation? | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate. Debate between George Hallett, Jr., of the Citizens' Union and the National Muni...
www.wnyc.org
March 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just listened to this radio debate about the repeal of Proportional Representation in New York. Very interesting that the debate eventually illuminates that the core issue is that communists have gotten 2-3% of the vote and thus have representation on the city council.
www.wnyc.org/story/shall-...
www.wnyc.org/story/shall-...
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Tbh, if the US had proportional representation, we’d probably something similar (fusion voting already sorta exists in New York)
October 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Tbh, if the US had proportional representation, we’d probably something similar (fusion voting already sorta exists in New York)
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I continue to believe that the biggest possible progressive win in #uspol -- assuming we get to the other side -- would be proportional representation for Congress. I will gladly give up safe seats in New York and Massachusetts for a fighting chance at 40% of the seats in Texas and Florida.
November 11, 2024 at 2:06 AM
I continue to believe that the biggest possible progressive win in #uspol -- assuming we get to the other side -- would be proportional representation for Congress. I will gladly give up safe seats in New York and Massachusetts for a fighting chance at 40% of the seats in Texas and Florida.
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In 1930s NYC, Proportional Representation Boosted the Left
Trevor Goodwin.Jan 26, 2025. Jacobin.In New York City, a disgraced mayor & a discredited Democratic Party are creating potential openings for socialists. NYC history suggests that the Left might profitably revive proportional rep.....
Trevor Goodwin.Jan 26, 2025. Jacobin.In New York City, a disgraced mayor & a discredited Democratic Party are creating potential openings for socialists. NYC history suggests that the Left might profitably revive proportional rep.....
January 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
In 1930s NYC, Proportional Representation Boosted the Left
Trevor Goodwin.Jan 26, 2025. Jacobin.In New York City, a disgraced mayor & a discredited Democratic Party are creating potential openings for socialists. NYC history suggests that the Left might profitably revive proportional rep.....
Trevor Goodwin.Jan 26, 2025. Jacobin.In New York City, a disgraced mayor & a discredited Democratic Party are creating potential openings for socialists. NYC history suggests that the Left might profitably revive proportional rep.....
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My symposium piece on a new form of PR -- ranked-list proportional representation -- is now up on the Wisconsin Law Review website.
RLPR is a hybrid of ranked-choice voting and open-list PR that, I argue, has a number of desirable properties.
wlr.law.wisc.edu/wp-content/u...
RLPR is a hybrid of ranked-choice voting and open-list PR that, I argue, has a number of desirable properties.
wlr.law.wisc.edu/wp-content/u...
wlr.law.wisc.edu
May 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My symposium piece on a new form of PR -- ranked-list proportional representation -- is now up on the Wisconsin Law Review website.
RLPR is a hybrid of ranked-choice voting and open-list PR that, I argue, has a number of desirable properties.
wlr.law.wisc.edu/wp-content/u...
RLPR is a hybrid of ranked-choice voting and open-list PR that, I argue, has a number of desirable properties.
wlr.law.wisc.edu/wp-content/u...
It’s not very rational for Americans to feel militarily threatened by China.
Americans are more likely than Germans to view China and Iran as a military threat to their country’s security. While 61% of Americans consider China a major military threat, few Germans (9%) hold the same view.
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It’s not very rational for Americans to feel militarily threatened by China.
Being against an immoral action is neither against the perpetrator’s ethnic group, nor for the victim’s ethnic group. That’s reading too much into it.
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Being against an immoral action is neither against the perpetrator’s ethnic group, nor for the victim’s ethnic group. That’s reading too much into it.
How deceitful it is to disable replies and quote posts. Such posts should be visible to people who can respond only. That would be fair.
December 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
How deceitful it is to disable replies and quote posts. Such posts should be visible to people who can respond only. That would be fair.
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I don't know how this would work, but we need a new cancel culture for cynicism. The most powerful tool in the authoritarian's box is the ability to convince people that nothing matters.
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I don't know how this would work, but we need a new cancel culture for cynicism. The most powerful tool in the authoritarian's box is the ability to convince people that nothing matters.
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All joking aside, parliamentary systems (in which there is a Prime Minister who is elected by the legislature) perform better on many metrics than presidential systems like ours.
If we were to rewrite the constitution today, we should have a Prime Minister, not a president.
If we were to rewrite the constitution today, we should have a Prime Minister, not a president.
Donald Trump has not just convinced me that I do not want a king—I'm not even sure about the president thing anymore.
November 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
All joking aside, parliamentary systems (in which there is a Prime Minister who is elected by the legislature) perform better on many metrics than presidential systems like ours.
If we were to rewrite the constitution today, we should have a Prime Minister, not a president.
If we were to rewrite the constitution today, we should have a Prime Minister, not a president.