Michael Heinz
@mgheinz.bsky.social
Leftist, sports fan, gamer, curmudgeon. Listen to me whine
Lifelong Mets, Islanders, and Jets fan, devoted Cosmos and Everton supporter. Also rooting for RBNY, Brooklyn FC, Gotham FC, the Sirens, Knicks, and Liberty. And humanity
Love, love, love! - Pele
Lifelong Mets, Islanders, and Jets fan, devoted Cosmos and Everton supporter. Also rooting for RBNY, Brooklyn FC, Gotham FC, the Sirens, Knicks, and Liberty. And humanity
Love, love, love! - Pele
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US Women compete for their spot in a win to go to the Olympics, lose and go home matchup against Norway today at 1PM ET on Peacock!
USA IS GOING TO THE OLYMPICS
Danny Casper makes a draw for four in the 9th end to defeat China 9-4 and clinch an Olympic berth.
And the celebration is on for the Americans here in Kelowna.
Danny Casper makes a draw for four in the 9th end to defeat China 9-4 and clinch an Olympic berth.
And the celebration is on for the Americans here in Kelowna.
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
US Women compete for their spot in a win to go to the Olympics, lose and go home matchup against Norway today at 1PM ET on Peacock!
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Richest 1/1000th of world’s population controls 3 times more wealth than the poorest 50%. "The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies & democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency..." www.commondreams.org/news/world-i...
Richest 0.001% Now Own Three Times More Wealth Than Poorest Half of Humanity Combined | Common Dreams
A landmark report on global inequality shows that
the chasm between the richest slice of humanity and everyone else
continued to expand this year
www.commondreams.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Richest 1/1000th of world’s population controls 3 times more wealth than the poorest 50%. "The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies & democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency..." www.commondreams.org/news/world-i...
I truly cannot stand Hakeem Jeffries. I can't stand that he's my congressman. I can't stand that Chi Osse won't get to challenge him. I can't stand that he'll be the next Speaker of the House. What a disgrace
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I truly cannot stand Hakeem Jeffries. I can't stand that he's my congressman. I can't stand that Chi Osse won't get to challenge him. I can't stand that he'll be the next Speaker of the House. What a disgrace
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Gee, what could be the difference between the USL and the league with the sixth-highest annual revenue in all of world soccer...
USL's proposed salary floor for a Div 1 league that doesn't exist yet – with 0 players under contract – is $55k... in 2028.
That's lower than the RESERVE minimum was in #MLS in 2019 – WITHOUT adjusting for inflation.
In 2027, MLS's floor will be $97,700.
That's lower than the RESERVE minimum was in #MLS in 2019 – WITHOUT adjusting for inflation.
In 2027, MLS's floor will be $97,700.
December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Gee, what could be the difference between the USL and the league with the sixth-highest annual revenue in all of world soccer...
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Exactly. It's disingenuous to call it a purity test to say "You shouldn't be beholden to right-wing billionaires pushing right-wing policies and right-wing candidates."
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
No, Progressives Don’t Want “Purity.” They Just Want Some Courage.
When left-leaning Democrats complain about corporate influence, it’s not a “purity test.” It’s a demand for a better politics.
newrepublic.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Exactly. It's disingenuous to call it a purity test to say "You shouldn't be beholden to right-wing billionaires pushing right-wing policies and right-wing candidates."
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
newrepublic.com/article/2039...
BREAKING: Free agent pitcher Edwin Diaz and the Dodgers are in agreement on a deal, a league source tells The Athletic.
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Cooperstown is a farce and it is entirely the BBWAA's fault.
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Cooperstown is a farce and it is entirely the BBWAA's fault.
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I'd love for each member of that voting committee to stand in front of a camera and say, "why yes, I would've much rather had Jeff Kent's career than Dale Murphy or Don Mattingly's. Kent is who, if I were putting a team together, I'd rather have than Murphy or Mattingly."
December 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I'd love for each member of that voting committee to stand in front of a camera and say, "why yes, I would've much rather had Jeff Kent's career than Dale Murphy or Don Mattingly's. Kent is who, if I were putting a team together, I'd rather have than Murphy or Mattingly."
I am going to run for FIFA President on a platform of never doing this again
December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I am going to run for FIFA President on a platform of never doing this again
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the world cup draw isn't anywhere near starting yet and i'm already in a constant state of cringe
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
the world cup draw isn't anywhere near starting yet and i'm already in a constant state of cringe
I see no issues here
Ballot #5 is from a voter who wishes to remain anonymous. As a refresher, we are unable to report adds or drops, if any, on anonymous ballots.
This is the first ever known David Wright-only ballot. There will not be a unanimous inductee this year.
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
This is the first ever known David Wright-only ballot. There will not be a unanimous inductee this year.
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I see no issues here
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If the Dems believed in accountability, at least half of their own members would be in jail.
The idea that they're going to pull a Nuremberg if they ever regain power is beyond absurd and deeply ahistorical.
The idea that they're going to pull a Nuremberg if they ever regain power is beyond absurd and deeply ahistorical.
November 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If the Dems believed in accountability, at least half of their own members would be in jail.
The idea that they're going to pull a Nuremberg if they ever regain power is beyond absurd and deeply ahistorical.
The idea that they're going to pull a Nuremberg if they ever regain power is beyond absurd and deeply ahistorical.
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New @fangraphs.com: He’s baaaack. 7th of 8 profiles in my Era Committee series. Last one (Roger Clemens) will go Monday.
2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Barry Bonds blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-contemp...
2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Barry Bonds
The all-time home run leader is up for consideration again, and the Hall has introduced a new twist that could eventually take his candidacy out of circulation.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New @fangraphs.com: He’s baaaack. 7th of 8 profiles in my Era Committee series. Last one (Roger Clemens) will go Monday.
7:30 AM - EPL: Burnley/Chelsea
10 AM - EFL Championship: Ipswich/Wrexham
12 PM - USL Championship final: Tulsa/Pittsburgh
3 PM - Scottish Premiership: St Mirren/Celtic
8 PM - NWSL final: Washington/Gotham
9:30 PM - MLS playoffs: Vancouver/Los Angeles FC
What a day, what a lovely day #Soccer-Live
10 AM - EFL Championship: Ipswich/Wrexham
12 PM - USL Championship final: Tulsa/Pittsburgh
3 PM - Scottish Premiership: St Mirren/Celtic
8 PM - NWSL final: Washington/Gotham
9:30 PM - MLS playoffs: Vancouver/Los Angeles FC
What a day, what a lovely day #Soccer-Live
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
7:30 AM - EPL: Burnley/Chelsea
10 AM - EFL Championship: Ipswich/Wrexham
12 PM - USL Championship final: Tulsa/Pittsburgh
3 PM - Scottish Premiership: St Mirren/Celtic
8 PM - NWSL final: Washington/Gotham
9:30 PM - MLS playoffs: Vancouver/Los Angeles FC
What a day, what a lovely day #Soccer-Live
10 AM - EFL Championship: Ipswich/Wrexham
12 PM - USL Championship final: Tulsa/Pittsburgh
3 PM - Scottish Premiership: St Mirren/Celtic
8 PM - NWSL final: Washington/Gotham
9:30 PM - MLS playoffs: Vancouver/Los Angeles FC
What a day, what a lovely day #Soccer-Live
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If someone’s constant doomer posts put you in a state of fight or flight every time you see one it’s time to mute or unfollow. Not helpful!
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
If someone’s constant doomer posts put you in a state of fight or flight every time you see one it’s time to mute or unfollow. Not helpful!
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The left has a problem with political violence. Anyway, here’s the President of the United States saying his political opponents should be executed.
November 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The left has a problem with political violence. Anyway, here’s the President of the United States saying his political opponents should be executed.
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Jeffrey Epstein's crimes came to greater light in November 2018, via Miami Herald series.
Months later, new House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler advocated for wide-ranging, cross-committee investigations into Trump's corruption. Not just Ukraine.
His plan was blocked for months by Nancy Pelosi.
Months later, new House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler advocated for wide-ranging, cross-committee investigations into Trump's corruption. Not just Ukraine.
His plan was blocked for months by Nancy Pelosi.
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Jeffrey Epstein's crimes came to greater light in November 2018, via Miami Herald series.
Months later, new House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler advocated for wide-ranging, cross-committee investigations into Trump's corruption. Not just Ukraine.
His plan was blocked for months by Nancy Pelosi.
Months later, new House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler advocated for wide-ranging, cross-committee investigations into Trump's corruption. Not just Ukraine.
His plan was blocked for months by Nancy Pelosi.
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the republican party is engaged in a cover up to keep the american people from learning whether president trump is president pedo
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
the republican party is engaged in a cover up to keep the american people from learning whether president trump is president pedo
Let's gooooooooooo
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Let's gooooooooooo
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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Corporate Dem apologists are out in force today trying to rewrite this capitulation into a win somehow. They’re back to blaming progressives and ignoring the corruption in their own party.
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Corporate Dem apologists are out in force today trying to rewrite this capitulation into a win somehow. They’re back to blaming progressives and ignoring the corruption in their own party.
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This point absolutely correct and I will add that Mamdani demonstrates that an insurgency, even one with real moral clarity and anger at the status quo, can still be cheerful and inviting.
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This point absolutely correct and I will add that Mamdani demonstrates that an insurgency, even one with real moral clarity and anger at the status quo, can still be cheerful and inviting.
I cannot wait for this primary next year
CNN: Was the shutdown worth it?
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: We have waged a battle on behalf of the American people.
CNN: But you didn't get what you want.
JEFFRIES: At the end of the day, the fight lives on.
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: We have waged a battle on behalf of the American people.
CNN: But you didn't get what you want.
JEFFRIES: At the end of the day, the fight lives on.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I cannot wait for this primary next year
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the democratic party establishment hasnt learned a damn thing since they voted to allow george w bush to invade iraq. not one thing.
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
the democratic party establishment hasnt learned a damn thing since they voted to allow george w bush to invade iraq. not one thing.
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I don't know if anyone ever considered this before but I think we should have a left wing party in the United States. Just my opinion
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I don't know if anyone ever considered this before but I think we should have a left wing party in the United States. Just my opinion