Melissa “Cancel Student Debt” Byrne
@mcb.bsky.social
Cancelling student debt and other fun.
Bernie alum.
Bernie alum.
Is there a gdoc of the Lizza substack?
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Is there a gdoc of the Lizza substack?
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NEW: Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), who is running for Gov in 2026, says Colorado should not turn over Tina Peters to the Trump administration.
Gov Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited, has not said if he will free Peters from state prison under pressure from Trump.
Gov Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited, has not said if he will free Peters from state prison under pressure from Trump.
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 AM
NEW: Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), who is running for Gov in 2026, says Colorado should not turn over Tina Peters to the Trump administration.
Gov Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited, has not said if he will free Peters from state prison under pressure from Trump.
Gov Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited, has not said if he will free Peters from state prison under pressure from Trump.
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I really don’t think we can overstate the harm that the tech ethos of move fast and break things (followed by the unsaid “and then just move on”) has done beyond tech. Government, ngos, universities, public schools that have invited the folks who think like this in keep ending up gutted
All DOGE accomplished was purging critical government staff, handing private data to outsiders, and sentencing thousands in developing countries to death by gutting USAID.
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate.
www.cnbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I really don’t think we can overstate the harm that the tech ethos of move fast and break things (followed by the unsaid “and then just move on”) has done beyond tech. Government, ngos, universities, public schools that have invited the folks who think like this in keep ending up gutted
President @vanhollen.senate.gov
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
President @vanhollen.senate.gov
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Nothing about this feels fair.
Teen expelled for hitting classmate over deepfake porn: Lawyer
The family's lawyer told NewsNation he plans to file a federal lawsuit against the school district.
www.yahoo.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Nothing about this feels fair.
Move over Dem Govs Josh’s.
We have Dem Govs Walz’ now.
We have Dem Govs Walz’ now.
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Move over Dem Govs Josh’s.
We have Dem Govs Walz’ now.
We have Dem Govs Walz’ now.
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speaking as a virginia beach native if these kind of dudes are plotting against ICE then there is wide runway in public opinion for straight up abolishing the agency under a dem presidency
Kempsville High School assistant principal charged for threats against police, ICE
Virginia Beach assistant principal John Bennett and Mark Bennett charged for conspiring threats against police and ICE agents. Both are held without bond.
www.13newsnow.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
speaking as a virginia beach native if these kind of dudes are plotting against ICE then there is wide runway in public opinion for straight up abolishing the agency under a dem presidency
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This is achingly beautiful and almost too painful to read in places (but you still should). The cruelty of cancer, the longing to be with your children — and the twist of fate, being RFK Jr’s cousin as he unwinds U.S. health research.
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is achingly beautiful and almost too painful to read in places (but you still should). The cruelty of cancer, the longing to be with your children — and the twist of fate, being RFK Jr’s cousin as he unwinds U.S. health research.
That’s my Oval Office.
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
That’s my Oval Office.
President Van Hollen!
Don't forget: President Trump relentlessly attacked @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & did everything to stop his win.
It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani’s actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about.
Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully.
It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani’s actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about.
Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
President Van Hollen!
Trump is better at the media than anyone.
And folks stay focused on the fight ahead.
And folks stay focused on the fight ahead.
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Trump is better at the media than anyone.
And folks stay focused on the fight ahead.
And folks stay focused on the fight ahead.
Seeing a lot of folks who don’t understand this moment.
November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Seeing a lot of folks who don’t understand this moment.
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From Puerto Rico to Brooklyn, Rep. @velazquez.house.gov has always been a champion and tireless advocate for immigrants, small businesses and working families. Your grace and fight showed us what real leadership looks like. From the bottom of my heart, thank you La Luchadora.
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
From Puerto Rico to Brooklyn, Rep. @velazquez.house.gov has always been a champion and tireless advocate for immigrants, small businesses and working families. Your grace and fight showed us what real leadership looks like. From the bottom of my heart, thank you La Luchadora.
NO ONE TELL ROBERT KENNEDY.
A dead sperm whale has washed up on Nantucket for the first time in decades. It’s too big to move — at least until officials figure out a plan.
Dead Sperm Whale on Nantucket Is Too Big to Move, for Now
A local nonprofit said the 52-ton mammal is “far too big, awkward and heavy to remove.” A town official later said it could be dragged out to sea by Thanksgiving.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NO ONE TELL ROBERT KENNEDY.
Most of then voted to condemn Chuy and then turned around to strip democracy from DC residents.
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Most of then voted to condemn Chuy and then turned around to strip democracy from DC residents.
Hello Title IX
I know that at this point it's a subplot in the Epstein files drama, but I feel compelled to point out, once again, that Larry Summers HAS NO BUSINESS teaching students at ANY university ever again!
My latest cries into the abyss, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
My latest cries into the abyss, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Why Is Larry Summers Still Employed?
The revelations about the economist’s attempts to pressure a women into a “relationship”—with guidance from Jeffrey Epstein—should finally disqualify him from teaching students.
www.thenation.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hello Title IX
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I have been feeling depressed and discouraged that this man has the power and influence he does at my school and in my profession
And I am a tenured professor at Harvard! How much more protected can I be?
Imagine how STUDENTS feel. Junior faculty. This quote nails it
And I am a tenured professor at Harvard! How much more protected can I be?
Imagine how STUDENTS feel. Junior faculty. This quote nails it
November 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I have been feeling depressed and discouraged that this man has the power and influence he does at my school and in my profession
And I am a tenured professor at Harvard! How much more protected can I be?
Imagine how STUDENTS feel. Junior faculty. This quote nails it
And I am a tenured professor at Harvard! How much more protected can I be?
Imagine how STUDENTS feel. Junior faculty. This quote nails it
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My statement on Trump’s defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman after he was asked about the murder of journalist and Northern Virginia resident Jamal Khashoggi:
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
My statement on Trump’s defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman after he was asked about the murder of journalist and Northern Virginia resident Jamal Khashoggi:
President.
Van Hollen.
Van Hollen.
The leadership changes, policy innovations and primary challenges from 2005-08 and 2017-2020 are lessons Democrats can borrow from now. newrepublic.com/article/2033...
A Tea Party for the Democrats? Be Careful What You Wish For
In the wake of the Senate eight’s capitulation, some are calling for extreme measures. There are better models to follow that can still lead to the needed big changes.
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
President.
Van Hollen.
Van Hollen.
Did Bari approve this?
An Emirati investment fund used a Trump-family cryptocurrency in a $2 billion deal. The cryptocurrency had been on the market for five weeks. The Emiratis tell 60 Minutes they chose World Liberty crypto for “business suitability.” cbsn.ws/4r3epvX
November 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Did Bari approve this?
Motion for Ezra and Brian to swap jobs.
The usual suspects are telling Dems that Epstein won’t win elections, get back to “affordability” and I think my head might explode. www.offmessage.net/p/force-a-re...
Force A Referendum On The Epstein Coverup
It divides Republicans much more than "affordability" or any other economic issue.
www.offmessage.net
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Motion for Ezra and Brian to swap jobs.
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If you’ve listened to my podcast you’ve heard Leslie Lee’s wisdom and wit. He was fearless and brilliant, talking about topics people want to hear about and topics they NEED to hear about even if they don’t want to. Plz Contribute to his funeral expenses if you can.
@leslieleeiii.bsky.social was one of my favourite voices on Covid & I'm devastated to hear about his passing. A brilliant writer and ally. Incredible loss for our community 💔
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
If you’ve listened to my podcast you’ve heard Leslie Lee’s wisdom and wit. He was fearless and brilliant, talking about topics people want to hear about and topics they NEED to hear about even if they don’t want to. Plz Contribute to his funeral expenses if you can.
This is dumb bc Chris is better for President.
Talking points circulating among national progressive groups/Senate offices make the case for Sen. Chris Van Hollen to be the next Senate Dem leader.
Some Dem Senate candidates, House members, outside groups want Schumer to step aside. Senators have stopped short of saying that
Some Dem Senate candidates, House members, outside groups want Schumer to step aside. Senators have stopped short of saying that
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is dumb bc Chris is better for President.
@vanhollen.senate.gov for President.
Breaking a little news tonight: Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov, speaking tonight at Progressive Maryland's annual gala, just announced he will be sponsoring Medicare for All legislation in the US Senate. This is his first time sponsoring 👀👀👀
November 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
@vanhollen.senate.gov for President.