Claire Valdez
@claireforny.bsky.social
Union organizer, Assemblymember and proud democratic socialist running for Congress in NY-7 to fight for the working class. Solidarity forever.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The G train has 50,000 more daily riders than it did in 2010—when the MTA cut service between Long Island City and Forest Hills.
@emilyassembly.bsky.social has led on this for years. I’m with her: bring it back. Read @johnsurico.bsky.social's s op-ed at @nyc.streetsblog.org.
@emilyassembly.bsky.social has led on this for years. I’m with her: bring it back. Read @johnsurico.bsky.social's s op-ed at @nyc.streetsblog.org.
Memo to Mamdani: Bring Back the Weekend G Train to Forest Hills - Streetsblog New York City
John Surico calls om Zohran Mamdani, Kathy Hochul and the MTA to restore weekend G train service to Forest Hills in Queens.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 27, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The G train has 50,000 more daily riders than it did in 2010—when the MTA cut service between Long Island City and Forest Hills.
@emilyassembly.bsky.social has led on this for years. I’m with her: bring it back. Read @johnsurico.bsky.social's s op-ed at @nyc.streetsblog.org.
@emilyassembly.bsky.social has led on this for years. I’m with her: bring it back. Read @johnsurico.bsky.social's s op-ed at @nyc.streetsblog.org.
Alex Pretti was executed by Trump’s fascist paramilitary for doing exactly what millions of union members like him do every single day: standing up in solidarity for their neighbors.
From last night’s emergency mass call with @socialists.nyc, @justicedemocrats.com and @jvp.bsky.social.
From last night’s emergency mass call with @socialists.nyc, @justicedemocrats.com and @jvp.bsky.social.
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Alex Pretti was executed by Trump’s fascist paramilitary for doing exactly what millions of union members like him do every single day: standing up in solidarity for their neighbors.
From last night’s emergency mass call with @socialists.nyc, @justicedemocrats.com and @jvp.bsky.social.
From last night’s emergency mass call with @socialists.nyc, @justicedemocrats.com and @jvp.bsky.social.
Since this post, new video has emerged making it clear: this was an execution.
New Yorkers are gathering again at 4pm today in Union Square to say enough.
Abolish ICE.
New Yorkers are gathering again at 4pm today in Union Square to say enough.
Abolish ICE.
The morning after tens of thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets in the first citywide general strike in decades, Trump's fascist paramilitary has apparently shot and killed another person.
This terrorism and impunity must end.
This terrorism and impunity must end.
Live: Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Since this post, new video has emerged making it clear: this was an execution.
New Yorkers are gathering again at 4pm today in Union Square to say enough.
Abolish ICE.
New Yorkers are gathering again at 4pm today in Union Square to say enough.
Abolish ICE.
The morning after tens of thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets in the first citywide general strike in decades, Trump's fascist paramilitary has apparently shot and killed another person.
This terrorism and impunity must end.
This terrorism and impunity must end.
Live: Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The morning after tens of thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets in the first citywide general strike in decades, Trump's fascist paramilitary has apparently shot and killed another person.
This terrorism and impunity must end.
This terrorism and impunity must end.
I’m marching with thousands of New Yorkers in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis and everyone across the country standing up to Trump’s fascist ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I’m marching with thousands of New Yorkers in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis and everyone across the country standing up to Trump’s fascist ICE.
Today.
NYC Stands with Minneapolis - Abolish ICE!
Trump is terrorizing our communities, and big corporations are profiting. Workers and students across the nation are walking out in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors across the country.
Trump is terrorizing our communities, and big corporations are profiting. Workers and students across the nation are walking out in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors across the country.
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Today.
Excited to join @emmavigeland.bsky.social live on @majorityreport.bsky.social at 12:45pm!
Watch here.
Watch here.
China Wins Big At Davos; The Next Socialist In Congress? w/ Jostein Hauge, Claire Valdez | MR Live
YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Excited to join @emmavigeland.bsky.social live on @majorityreport.bsky.social at 12:45pm!
Watch here.
Watch here.
Reposted by Claire Valdez
Before I became mayor, I had the privilege of serving in the New York State Assembly. And on Tuesday, Feb. 3, Astoria & Long Island City can elect @DianaforQueens to continue our work.
I'm so proud to endorse Diana, a Queens mom, an immigrant organizer & a democratic socialist.
I'm so proud to endorse Diana, a Queens mom, an immigrant organizer & a democratic socialist.
I heard there’s a job opening in Astoria. I asked the Mayor if I have a shot.
January 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Before I became mayor, I had the privilege of serving in the New York State Assembly. And on Tuesday, Feb. 3, Astoria & Long Island City can elect @DianaforQueens to continue our work.
I'm so proud to endorse Diana, a Queens mom, an immigrant organizer & a democratic socialist.
I'm so proud to endorse Diana, a Queens mom, an immigrant organizer & a democratic socialist.
The richest Americans now hold more wealth than at any time since WWII—the top 1% nearly as much as the bottom 90% combined.
This inequality didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of decades of war on organized labor. Only organizing can reverse it.
This inequality didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of decades of war on organized labor. Only organizing can reverse it.
Rich Americans Had a Good 2025. Everyone Else Fell Behind
The top 1% of households now hold almost one-third of the nation’s wealth.
www.bloomberg.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The richest Americans now hold more wealth than at any time since WWII—the top 1% nearly as much as the bottom 90% combined.
This inequality didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of decades of war on organized labor. Only organizing can reverse it.
This inequality didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of decades of war on organized labor. Only organizing can reverse it.
The Gov's budget would mean New Yorkers making $1 million+ are actually getting $12 billion in tax *cuts* because of Trump's "big beautiful bill."
By recapturing this giveaway to the richest, we can sustainably pay for new social investments and more.
By recapturing this giveaway to the richest, we can sustainably pay for new social investments and more.
Hochul’s $260 billion budget proposal includes no new taxes, increased spending on kids
A strong year on Wall Street is helping net the state more than $10 billion in unexpected revenue.
gothamist.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Gov's budget would mean New Yorkers making $1 million+ are actually getting $12 billion in tax *cuts* because of Trump's "big beautiful bill."
By recapturing this giveaway to the richest, we can sustainably pay for new social investments and more.
By recapturing this giveaway to the richest, we can sustainably pay for new social investments and more.
"We must recognize that we can't solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power.”
January 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM
"We must recognize that we can't solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power.”
Teachers at Growing Up Green Charter School in Long Island City organized with @uft.org. Then negotiations started to drag into "endless, Kafka-esque Zoom calls."
Last month, the bosses unilaterally (and possibly illegally) decertified the union.
Completely unacceptable.
Last month, the bosses unilaterally (and possibly illegally) decertified the union.
Completely unacceptable.
Queens Charter School Terminates Its Teachers Union Via Email
The United Teachers Federation is pursuing legal action after a charter school system decertified its union in December without holding an official vote through the National Labor Relations Board.
hellgatenyc.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Teachers at Growing Up Green Charter School in Long Island City organized with @uft.org. Then negotiations started to drag into "endless, Kafka-esque Zoom calls."
Last month, the bosses unilaterally (and possibly illegally) decertified the union.
Completely unacceptable.
Last month, the bosses unilaterally (and possibly illegally) decertified the union.
Completely unacceptable.
"When the full weight of the state comes down hard on you, showing up matters."
A profound honor to be introduced by Mahmoud Khalil at our launch last weekend.
A profound honor to be introduced by Mahmoud Khalil at our launch last weekend.
January 17, 2026 at 9:55 PM
"When the full weight of the state comes down hard on you, showing up matters."
A profound honor to be introduced by Mahmoud Khalil at our launch last weekend.
A profound honor to be introduced by Mahmoud Khalil at our launch last weekend.
A week before @nynurses.bsky.social went on strike, Mt. Sinai changed the locks to the union's on-site offices.
Executives at the richest hospitals are attacking the very healthcare workers who make their facilities run.
NYC stands with union nurses, always.
Executives at the richest hospitals are attacking the very healthcare workers who make their facilities run.
NYC stands with union nurses, always.
Nurses describe escalating tension as NYC strike continues
The nurses’ strike at Montefiore, Mount Sinai and New York-Presbyterian hospitals entered its fifth day Friday.
www.politico.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A week before @nynurses.bsky.social went on strike, Mt. Sinai changed the locks to the union's on-site offices.
Executives at the richest hospitals are attacking the very healthcare workers who make their facilities run.
NYC stands with union nurses, always.
Executives at the richest hospitals are attacking the very healthcare workers who make their facilities run.
NYC stands with union nurses, always.
Meanwhile, Congress just voted to send another $3+ billion in military aid to Israel.
Against the views of the vast majority of our party, too many Democrats joined Republicans in continuing to fund a genocide.
Against the views of the vast majority of our party, too many Democrats joined Republicans in continuing to fund a genocide.
New York City stands with Mahmoud Khalil — because he's a New Yorker too.
The Trump administration's continued attempt to jail and deport him for speaking out against the Israeli genocide is abhorrent and unconstitutional.
The Trump administration's continued attempt to jail and deport him for speaking out against the Israeli genocide is abhorrent and unconstitutional.
Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision that released former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail, bringing the government one step closer t...
apnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Meanwhile, Congress just voted to send another $3+ billion in military aid to Israel.
Against the views of the vast majority of our party, too many Democrats joined Republicans in continuing to fund a genocide.
Against the views of the vast majority of our party, too many Democrats joined Republicans in continuing to fund a genocide.
New York City stands with Mahmoud Khalil — because he's a New Yorker too.
The Trump administration's continued attempt to jail and deport him for speaking out against the Israeli genocide is abhorrent and unconstitutional.
The Trump administration's continued attempt to jail and deport him for speaking out against the Israeli genocide is abhorrent and unconstitutional.
Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision that released former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail, bringing the government one step closer t...
apnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
New York City stands with Mahmoud Khalil — because he's a New Yorker too.
The Trump administration's continued attempt to jail and deport him for speaking out against the Israeli genocide is abhorrent and unconstitutional.
The Trump administration's continued attempt to jail and deport him for speaking out against the Israeli genocide is abhorrent and unconstitutional.
For too long, bosses and oligarchs have made billions by keeping workers under their boots.
This campaign is about saying no more.
Workers deserve it all.
This campaign is about saying no more.
Workers deserve it all.
January 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
For too long, bosses and oligarchs have made billions by keeping workers under their boots.
This campaign is about saying no more.
Workers deserve it all.
This campaign is about saying no more.
Workers deserve it all.
Justice Democrats have shown what’s possible when we fight alongside working people and raise expectations about what politics can be.
I’m proud to have their support as we build a movement to take on the oligarchs and win real power for the working class.
I’m proud to have their support as we build a movement to take on the oligarchs and win real power for the working class.
Excited to announce our newest endorsement: @claireforqueens.bsky.social in #NY07!
Workers deserve it all & #NY07 deserves Claire—who'll bring the whole might of organized labor power to Congress.
Let's ensure this seat is a tool for workers to take their power back from the billionaire class.
Workers deserve it all & #NY07 deserves Claire—who'll bring the whole might of organized labor power to Congress.
Let's ensure this seat is a tool for workers to take their power back from the billionaire class.
January 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Justice Democrats have shown what’s possible when we fight alongside working people and raise expectations about what politics can be.
I’m proud to have their support as we build a movement to take on the oligarchs and win real power for the working class.
I’m proud to have their support as we build a movement to take on the oligarchs and win real power for the working class.
Today I attended @GovKathyHochul's State of the State alongside some of my fellow socialists in office. Exciting progress on childcare, transit, housing and protecting New Yorkers from ICE — but lots of work ahead to make it a reality. Stay in the fight. And tax the rich.
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Today I attended @GovKathyHochul's State of the State alongside some of my fellow socialists in office. Exciting progress on childcare, transit, housing and protecting New Yorkers from ICE — but lots of work ahead to make it a reality. Stay in the fight. And tax the rich.
On Saturday, I visited "Ven A Casa: Aquí Es Donde La Gente Sueña," El Puente's vibrant annual Three Kings Celebration that celebrates their decades of visionary organizing in Los Sures and beyond.
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
On Saturday, I visited "Ven A Casa: Aquí Es Donde La Gente Sueña," El Puente's vibrant annual Three Kings Celebration that celebrates their decades of visionary organizing in Los Sures and beyond.
I strongly support @sanders.senate.gov’s call to pause construction of new AI data centers until stronger regulations are in place. Technology must work for working people, not just oligarchs.
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
I strongly support @sanders.senate.gov’s call to pause construction of new AI data centers until stronger regulations are in place. Technology must work for working people, not just oligarchs.
On my way to Albany this morning, I joined the picket line at Montefiore in solidarity with 15,000+ @nynurses.bsky.social across NYC fighting for a fair contract.
Greedy hospital management forced this strike. I stand with the nurses.
Greedy hospital management forced this strike. I stand with the nurses.
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
On my way to Albany this morning, I joined the picket line at Montefiore in solidarity with 15,000+ @nynurses.bsky.social across NYC fighting for a fair contract.
Greedy hospital management forced this strike. I stand with the nurses.
Greedy hospital management forced this strike. I stand with the nurses.
Today, tens of thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets to reject authoritarianism at home and imperialism abroad. I was proud to be one of them.
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Today, tens of thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets to reject authoritarianism at home and imperialism abroad. I was proud to be one of them.
No wars. No kings. No ICE.
We’re on the move.
We’re on the move.
January 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
No wars. No kings. No ICE.
We’re on the move.
We’re on the move.