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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
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What is the argument for voting for Democrats for harm reduction if the harm is not fucking reduced
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
What is the argument for voting for Democrats for harm reduction if the harm is not fucking reduced
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Democrats negotiated a plan where a 8 completely safe dems would vote to open and the rest can post “i voted no” thats what all the negotiations were about: how they would explain the optics of the loss. it was never about saving healthcare
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Democrats negotiated a plan where a 8 completely safe dems would vote to open and the rest can post “i voted no” thats what all the negotiations were about: how they would explain the optics of the loss. it was never about saving healthcare
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Mamdani cracks 1M votes, the first NYC mayor to do so since John Lindsay in 1969
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Mamdani cracks 1M votes, the first NYC mayor to do so since John Lindsay in 1969
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anyway it's unserious to talk about "political violence" rn because look the fuck around, man. every single day is political violence
September 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
anyway it's unserious to talk about "political violence" rn because look the fuck around, man. every single day is political violence
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"Capitalism is temporary. Dykes are forever"
Seen in NYC
Seen in NYC
July 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"Capitalism is temporary. Dykes are forever"
Seen in NYC
Seen in NYC
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Just for everyone who sees this? This is exactly the level of rigor and dedication NYT has practiced in regards to its entire body of work on trans kids, affirmative action, and progressive policies. this is what they've always been. They just fluked up where everyone could see it this time.
The saga of the NYT's anti-Mamdani story taken from notorious white supremacist Jordan Lasker (they call him an "academic") gets even more amazing: Lasker's only impactful paper, which claimed white people are smarter, is infamous: it misused data so badly it got his tenured co-author fired. 2/
July 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just for everyone who sees this? This is exactly the level of rigor and dedication NYT has practiced in regards to its entire body of work on trans kids, affirmative action, and progressive policies. this is what they've always been. They just fluked up where everyone could see it this time.
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Andrea Dworkin pointed out the irony of being told men are women's natural protectors, when they are the biggest danger. Whether women are put on a pedestal or a pyre, it's the same old patriarchy. Men & women are not different species, men are not naturally superior to women.
June 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Andrea Dworkin pointed out the irony of being told men are women's natural protectors, when they are the biggest danger. Whether women are put on a pedestal or a pyre, it's the same old patriarchy. Men & women are not different species, men are not naturally superior to women.
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Feels like ranked choice was absolutely decisive in this race—not because of the vote count, but because of how it changed the incentives from zero-sum to cooperapetitive. It allowed a fractured left field to align organically through co-endorsements instead of falling into a circular firing squad.
June 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Feels like ranked choice was absolutely decisive in this race—not because of the vote count, but because of how it changed the incentives from zero-sum to cooperapetitive. It allowed a fractured left field to align organically through co-endorsements instead of falling into a circular firing squad.
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It's so very funny that Cuomo's campaign torched $35M on shit like running plane ads that read "MAMDAN = OSAMA" only to get fucking creamed
June 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
It's so very funny that Cuomo's campaign torched $35M on shit like running plane ads that read "MAMDAN = OSAMA" only to get fucking creamed
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I get how aggravating social media must be right now for anyone who doesn’t live in nyc, but unfortunately it’s reminded me of what I love about this stupid place. a city full of people who are too annoying to live anywhere else and simply will not shut up and I love all of us so much sorry!!
June 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I get how aggravating social media must be right now for anyone who doesn’t live in nyc, but unfortunately it’s reminded me of what I love about this stupid place. a city full of people who are too annoying to live anywhere else and simply will not shut up and I love all of us so much sorry!!
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i think this is good
The scene at Andrew Cuomo's election night party, held in a very cavernous space on the fourth floor of the Carpenters Union Hall.
There's a bar serving beer and wine ("donation-based") and a stage set up for an eventual speech.
Polls close at 9 p.m.
There's a bar serving beer and wine ("donation-based") and a stage set up for an eventual speech.
Polls close at 9 p.m.
June 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
i think this is good
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it’s time for the democratic establishment to get over their disagreements and back the talented young superstar politician from the great city of New York for the good of the party
vote blue, guys
vote blue, guys
June 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
it’s time for the democratic establishment to get over their disagreements and back the talented young superstar politician from the great city of New York for the good of the party
vote blue, guys
vote blue, guys
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NYC, vote for this man.
June 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NYC, vote for this man.
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yes, the establishment will respond very harshly to the threat. should Mamdani prevail everybody needs to double down on ranked choice and all the other things we actually want and like
If he pulls this off you won’t just see a huge media backlash to younger lefty candidates but to ranked choice voting as well
Mamdani surges past Cuomo in final Emerson poll, pulling nearly even in the first round and winning final round 52/48.
Crucially, the poll shows Mamdani with a 41/31 lead among those who have already cast their ballots.
Crucially, the poll shows Mamdani with a 41/31 lead among those who have already cast their ballots.
June 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
yes, the establishment will respond very harshly to the threat. should Mamdani prevail everybody needs to double down on ranked choice and all the other things we actually want and like
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spent my afternoon making a short little web game for New Yorkers called "Don't Rank Cuomo"... it has 10 levels. it's very realistic and challenging. can YOU don't rank Cuomo? play in browser (free): radiatoryang.itch.io/cuomo
June 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
spent my afternoon making a short little web game for New Yorkers called "Don't Rank Cuomo"... it has 10 levels. it's very realistic and challenging. can YOU don't rank Cuomo? play in browser (free): radiatoryang.itch.io/cuomo
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what are you supposed to do when the "good" political party doesn't treat a dozen credible sexual harassment claims as disqualifying for a political candidate. how are you supposed to ignore that
June 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
what are you supposed to do when the "good" political party doesn't treat a dozen credible sexual harassment claims as disqualifying for a political candidate. how are you supposed to ignore that
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this is not the most important objection to Cuomo but its an accurate one. The reason he wants to be NYC Mayor is fundamentally "it was an important office that opened up at an opportune time for him to attempt a comeback" and hes a very special boy so his allies rolled out the red carpet for him
Andrew Cuomo doesn't live in NYC and hasn't for 30 years. He's not interested in being the mayor or creating a better city. He's going to be one of the worst mayors in this city's history. A bunch of people who should have retired from public life a decade ago are doing all they can to torture us.
June 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
this is not the most important objection to Cuomo but its an accurate one. The reason he wants to be NYC Mayor is fundamentally "it was an important office that opened up at an opportune time for him to attempt a comeback" and hes a very special boy so his allies rolled out the red carpet for him
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Unsurprisingly, Cuomo’s car has been ticketed for speeding in a school zone four times in a month
howsmydrivingny.nyc/h97qmnh0
howsmydrivingny.nyc/h97qmnh0
June 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Unsurprisingly, Cuomo’s car has been ticketed for speeding in a school zone four times in a month
howsmydrivingny.nyc/h97qmnh0
howsmydrivingny.nyc/h97qmnh0
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i know it’s completely up to me to save the world and i have been slacking but trust me i’ve been beating myself up about it every single minute
June 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
i know it’s completely up to me to save the world and i have been slacking but trust me i’ve been beating myself up about it every single minute
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Avoid the violence/nonviolence debate. It’s a trap.
The only thing that matters is what actions lead to more justice and less harm.
Inaction and complicity in the face of brutal oppression is the worst form of violence. Never forget it.
The only thing that matters is what actions lead to more justice and less harm.
Inaction and complicity in the face of brutal oppression is the worst form of violence. Never forget it.
June 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Avoid the violence/nonviolence debate. It’s a trap.
The only thing that matters is what actions lead to more justice and less harm.
Inaction and complicity in the face of brutal oppression is the worst form of violence. Never forget it.
The only thing that matters is what actions lead to more justice and less harm.
Inaction and complicity in the face of brutal oppression is the worst form of violence. Never forget it.