Cleveresq
@cleveresq.bsky.social
Lawyer, scientist, running for Nassau County NY Legislative District 19 in 2025. It will be a hard seat to flip but hard work is good work.
Hopium patriot, pro-choice, pro-housing YIMBY, climate change is real, vaccines are good.
Hopium patriot, pro-choice, pro-housing YIMBY, climate change is real, vaccines are good.
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No words for this. Please share widely.
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:55 AM
No words for this. Please share widely.
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It's critical that in the coming weeks Democratic leaders in Congress spend more time with historians of fascism and global leaders who have fought authoritarian regimes than they spend with their data bros counseling cowardice.
For anyone thinks we are winning rn they aren't paying attention.
For anyone thinks we are winning rn they aren't paying attention.
January 21, 2026 at 11:52 PM
It's critical that in the coming weeks Democratic leaders in Congress spend more time with historians of fascism and global leaders who have fought authoritarian regimes than they spend with their data bros counseling cowardice.
For anyone thinks we are winning rn they aren't paying attention.
For anyone thinks we are winning rn they aren't paying attention.
Textbook Kavanaugh stop. Blood soaked violence, racial epithets, kidnapping and terrifying two women who are U.S. citizens, and detaining them for days without cause.
Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old US citizen, was arrested and detained by ICE. She was held for TWO DAYS.
ICE agents handcuffed her, called her a racial slur, and she was knocked to the ground so hard she got a concussion.
This cannot continue happening. ICE needs to leave.
ICE agents handcuffed her, called her a racial slur, and she was knocked to the ground so hard she got a concussion.
This cannot continue happening. ICE needs to leave.
January 23, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Textbook Kavanaugh stop. Blood soaked violence, racial epithets, kidnapping and terrifying two women who are U.S. citizens, and detaining them for days without cause.
What should we call deaths from Kennedy outbreaks?
Kennedy outbreak
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles in a week www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
January 19, 2026 at 3:28 AM
What should we call deaths from Kennedy outbreaks?
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I hope everyone realizes Trump is raising money to attack Democrats in the 2026 elections though a bribe-pardon mill.
Her father faced bribery charges. She donated $2.5M to a pro-Trump Super PAC. Trump's Justice Department gave her father a lenient deal, overruling prosecutors. She gave another $1M. Now Trump has pardoned her dad. @kenvogel.bsky.social @susannecraignyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I hope everyone realizes Trump is raising money to attack Democrats in the 2026 elections though a bribe-pardon mill.
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Please watch.
pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
January 16, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Please watch.
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Laura Jedeed on applying for a job with ICE: "I expected them to Google me, and they didn't ... they sent me a final job offer ... what's disturbing is we don't know who is wearing these masks with guns in our city. We don't know if they have domestic violence convictions."
January 14, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Laura Jedeed on applying for a job with ICE: "I expected them to Google me, and they didn't ... they sent me a final job offer ... what's disturbing is we don't know who is wearing these masks with guns in our city. We don't know if they have domestic violence convictions."
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Similarly, I’m trying to make “Kennedy outbreak” happen — an outbreak of a preventable disease due to vaccine disinformation or obstruction. Cc @jessesword.com
"Kavanaugh stop" the perfect coinage by @akalhan.bsky.social
When things are going well
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Similarly, I’m trying to make “Kennedy outbreak” happen — an outbreak of a preventable disease due to vaccine disinformation or obstruction. Cc @jessesword.com
The U.S. Mint released new coins for our 250th anniversary. What was planned: Frederick Douglass, Ruby Bridges, women’s suffrage.
Instead, we get a chad pilgrim and a proposed $1 Trump coin.
I know we have other problems but be prepared to see these when you get change at the grocery store!
Instead, we get a chad pilgrim and a proposed $1 Trump coin.
I know we have other problems but be prepared to see these when you get change at the grocery store!
January 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The U.S. Mint released new coins for our 250th anniversary. What was planned: Frederick Douglass, Ruby Bridges, women’s suffrage.
Instead, we get a chad pilgrim and a proposed $1 Trump coin.
I know we have other problems but be prepared to see these when you get change at the grocery store!
Instead, we get a chad pilgrim and a proposed $1 Trump coin.
I know we have other problems but be prepared to see these when you get change at the grocery store!
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Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building, but I’m going to need help holding the ladder. Are you in? Applying for my carpenter’s card today, so it’ll be a union job!!!
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building, but I’m going to need help holding the ladder. Are you in? Applying for my carpenter’s card today, so it’ll be a union job!!!
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He is profoundly unwell.
Breaking news: The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has voted to rename the storied arts institution the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Kennedy Center board votes to rename ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’
Kennedy Center trustees, installed earlier this year by President Trump, have voted to rename the center after him, said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
He is profoundly unwell.
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We still need to get from a situation where Russia pretends to negotiate to a situation where they need to negotiate.
Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓
Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We still need to get from a situation where Russia pretends to negotiate to a situation where they need to negotiate.
Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓
Extract from my press remarks following today’s informal Foreign Affairs Council ↓
10 point improvement everywhere across NY. The margin in my race against the R incumbent for County legislature dropped 11 points vs 2023. Republicans outspent Dems 4-to-1 here to keep corrupt Trump crony Blakeman as County Exec, but we *will* oust him.
Amazing story. There was a real blue wave all across NY State in November.
The real political shift in New York wasn’t Mamdani — it was everywhere else
November 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
10 point improvement everywhere across NY. The margin in my race against the R incumbent for County legislature dropped 11 points vs 2023. Republicans outspent Dems 4-to-1 here to keep corrupt Trump crony Blakeman as County Exec, but we *will* oust him.
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Great news that the Senate has passed the bill forcing the DOJ to release its Epstein file. Now Bondi must comply. But our work cannot stop there. We need to force the Treasury to release the Epstein bank records too. I have a bill to make that happen. FOLLOW THE MONEY.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Great news that the Senate has passed the bill forcing the DOJ to release its Epstein file. Now Bondi must comply. But our work cannot stop there. We need to force the Treasury to release the Epstein bank records too. I have a bill to make that happen. FOLLOW THE MONEY.
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By law the Republicans were required to have a budget for the new fiscal year in place on September 30th.
Anyone seen the budget? Are they are here in DC working on one?
Don't we think media, commentators should be asking Rs where their budget is? Do they intend to actually create one?
Anyone seen the budget? Are they are here in DC working on one?
Don't we think media, commentators should be asking Rs where their budget is? Do they intend to actually create one?
October 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
By law the Republicans were required to have a budget for the new fiscal year in place on September 30th.
Anyone seen the budget? Are they are here in DC working on one?
Don't we think media, commentators should be asking Rs where their budget is? Do they intend to actually create one?
Anyone seen the budget? Are they are here in DC working on one?
Don't we think media, commentators should be asking Rs where their budget is? Do they intend to actually create one?
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This is the Republicans’ schedule for the House of Representatives this month.
No committee hearings.
No legislative markups.
No Floor debate.
It is outrageous!
No committee hearings.
No legislative markups.
No Floor debate.
It is outrageous!
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This is the Republicans’ schedule for the House of Representatives this month.
No committee hearings.
No legislative markups.
No Floor debate.
It is outrageous!
No committee hearings.
No legislative markups.
No Floor debate.
It is outrageous!
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Farm bankruptcies are back in the news, so it's time to pull this chart out again.
Hey look they kept rising during Trump's first term. Then they went way down under Biden.
Now they're up again? So weird. Thanks Farm Bureau for the graphic
Hey look they kept rising during Trump's first term. Then they went way down under Biden.
Now they're up again? So weird. Thanks Farm Bureau for the graphic
October 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Farm bankruptcies are back in the news, so it's time to pull this chart out again.
Hey look they kept rising during Trump's first term. Then they went way down under Biden.
Now they're up again? So weird. Thanks Farm Bureau for the graphic
Hey look they kept rising during Trump's first term. Then they went way down under Biden.
Now they're up again? So weird. Thanks Farm Bureau for the graphic
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A beautiful and amazing life
The Best of Humanity
I love you so much Dr Goodall
RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL
To honor her
Keep fighting
Especially for the Children
Thank you for taking the time to hear my tribute
A beautiful and amazing life
The Best of Humanity
I love you so much Dr Goodall
RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL
To honor her
Keep fighting
Especially for the Children
Thank you for taking the time to hear my tribute
October 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Clear grounds for removing Trump from office. He’s sending America’s military against a domestic terror organization that does not exist fighting a war that is not happening. He’s gone completely and dangerously mad.
Trump says he authorizes Hegseth to deploy the military to Portland, which he lyingly calls "war ravaged," and says he is authorizing "full force."
September 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Clear grounds for removing Trump from office. He’s sending America’s military against a domestic terror organization that does not exist fighting a war that is not happening. He’s gone completely and dangerously mad.
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Dems have an opportunity - and responsibility - this cycle to mount an unprecedented national campaign to engage Hispanic/Latino voters.
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Note: the 4th Amendment does not apply here.
September 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Dems have an opportunity - and responsibility - this cycle to mount an unprecedented national campaign to engage Hispanic/Latino voters.
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He was born *after* Sandy Hook
August 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
He was born *after* Sandy Hook
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This is a real AP photo
August 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This is a real AP photo
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Yes, a movement is spreading of towns and counties passing "resolutions of condemnation" of Trump for his abandonment of the Constitutional order and other "injuries," "abuses," and "usurpations." More than 60 resolutions are moving in 20 states. Ones in NM and MA have passed. Learn more 👇
August 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yes, a movement is spreading of towns and counties passing "resolutions of condemnation" of Trump for his abandonment of the Constitutional order and other "injuries," "abuses," and "usurpations." More than 60 resolutions are moving in 20 states. Ones in NM and MA have passed. Learn more 👇
People in Gaza are being intentionally starved and shot at for seeking food.
Trump supports this.
Where are the protests?
I used believe the Free Palestine protesters cared. I don’t anymore.
Trump supports this.
Where are the protests?
I used believe the Free Palestine protesters cared. I don’t anymore.
US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza.
US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza
American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press.
bit.ly
July 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
People in Gaza are being intentionally starved and shot at for seeking food.
Trump supports this.
Where are the protests?
I used believe the Free Palestine protesters cared. I don’t anymore.
Trump supports this.
Where are the protests?
I used believe the Free Palestine protesters cared. I don’t anymore.