Dan Jay
@jdjay.bsky.social
The only interesting thing I do is go to food shows where I eat too many olives.
It's probably not healthy, but watching Jake Paul get rocked by Anthony Joshua cheers me to no end
December 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It's probably not healthy, but watching Jake Paul get rocked by Anthony Joshua cheers me to no end
An intern saying this I could forgive, but if you're chief of staff to the president, you should fucking know this shit.
She hates them all, she tells herself...hates the chaos, hates the cruelty, but hey, what's a gal to do? You don't choose to be born to a rich and famous alcoholic father, you just make it work. You don't choose to be a Republican operative at a time of rising authoritarianism, you just make it work
December 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
An intern saying this I could forgive, but if you're chief of staff to the president, you should fucking know this shit.
I started a new job about six months ago, and every morning I get an industry update report. Every single one has basically said this sector of the economy is contracting hard, if not fully going away in a few years, which feels great for my job security.
December 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I started a new job about six months ago, and every morning I get an industry update report. Every single one has basically said this sector of the economy is contracting hard, if not fully going away in a few years, which feels great for my job security.
If I ever win the lottery, I'm producing a movie about Ulysses S Grant starring Jared Harris
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
If I ever win the lottery, I'm producing a movie about Ulysses S Grant starring Jared Harris
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Are Democrats finally realizing they need to work on local level races, and not just the top of the ballot?
Partial list of local-county govs Dems flipped:
—NY: Dutchess County legislature
—NY: Onondaga County leg
—PA: Erie County executive
—PA: Luzerne County board
—PA: Bucks County DA, sheriff
—CT: mayors of Bristol, Milford, New Britain, Stratford
(Maybe: Aurora CO, council)
Surely missing a lot!
—NY: Dutchess County legislature
—NY: Onondaga County leg
—PA: Erie County executive
—PA: Luzerne County board
—PA: Bucks County DA, sheriff
—CT: mayors of Bristol, Milford, New Britain, Stratford
(Maybe: Aurora CO, council)
Surely missing a lot!
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Are Democrats finally realizing they need to work on local level races, and not just the top of the ballot?
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Brad Lander is at the victory party and, folks, he has the custom one-of-one “GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE” shirt.
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Brad Lander is at the victory party and, folks, he has the custom one-of-one “GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE” shirt.
Oh man, a letter? If she could read, that might almost be effective.
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the senators demand that she keep federal agents from arresting people who are simply exercising “a core First Amendment right.”
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DHS has arrested people filming their agents, and Sens. Duckworth, Durbin say those arrests must stop
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the senators demand that she keep federal agents from arresting people who are simply exercising “a core First Amendment right.”
trib.al
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Oh man, a letter? If she could read, that might almost be effective.
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Importantly, law does *not* apply to cities; NY has to amend its constitution for that.
New York City is actually voting on a measure *next month* to move its own elections to even year — that'd be a huge change in NYC, though one that'd still demand state action. I explained:
New York City is actually voting on a measure *next month* to move its own elections to even year — that'd be a huge change in NYC, though one that'd still demand state action. I explained:
To Boost Turnout, Ballot Measure Proposes Moving New York City Elections to Even Years - Bolts
When cities hold their local elections on off years, they tend to see terrible turnout. Many are rescheduling their contests when many more people go to the polls. Will New York be next?
boltsmag.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Importantly, law does *not* apply to cities; NY has to amend its constitution for that.
New York City is actually voting on a measure *next month* to move its own elections to even year — that'd be a huge change in NYC, though one that'd still demand state action. I explained:
New York City is actually voting on a measure *next month* to move its own elections to even year — that'd be a huge change in NYC, though one that'd still demand state action. I explained:
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New Yorkers won't just be electing a new mayor come November. Six measures that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter will also be on the ballot.
Learn more about them here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...
Learn more about them here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...
Your Guide to NYC’s Ballot Questions for 2025
Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.
www.thecity.nyc
October 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
New Yorkers won't just be electing a new mayor come November. Six measures that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter will also be on the ballot.
Learn more about them here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...
Learn more about them here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...
Treasury Department is considering assassination
"Only the portrait of a deceased individual may appear on United States currency and securities." 31 USC 5114(b)
Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Treasury Department is considering assassination
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NEW: November general elections are around the corner, so it’s time to launch my cheat sheet of what’s on the ballot this fall!
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so much else... Read M...
boltsmag.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEW: November general elections are around the corner, so it’s time to launch my cheat sheet of what’s on the ballot this fall!
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
If this is true, I worry about Coney Island. No way the permits don't get used, so now I believe it's down to either Coney Island or Flushing Meadows (assuming Aqueduct and Yonkers get theirs to expand the existing spaces)
Wooooooooooooow: Both the Times Square and Hudson Yard casino permits get nixed
wow, per our reporter Lauren Hartley who is at the hearing now, the Avenir proposal (for the Hudson Yards area) was also just voted down.
two major Manhattan casino plans scraped off the board. story to come ...
two major Manhattan casino plans scraped off the board. story to come ...
September 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
If this is true, I worry about Coney Island. No way the permits don't get used, so now I believe it's down to either Coney Island or Flushing Meadows (assuming Aqueduct and Yonkers get theirs to expand the existing spaces)
r/music has the right idea today
r/Music
Reddit’s #1 Music Community
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September 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
r/music has the right idea today
I had a pretty good sandwich for lunch today
September 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I had a pretty good sandwich for lunch today
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Here, have some birds perched on appropriate/delightful signage. You're welcome. 🧵 ⤵️
1. Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) by tysmith on iNaturalist
1. Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) by tysmith on iNaturalist
September 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Here, have some birds perched on appropriate/delightful signage. You're welcome. 🧵 ⤵️
1. Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) by tysmith on iNaturalist
1. Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) by tysmith on iNaturalist
Why did it take this long? Shouldn't it come automatically with winning the Democratic primary?
It's an honor to earn the endorsement of the Bronx Democratic Party and the elected officials who fight for this borough every day.
Families in the Bronx are being crushed by the affordability crisis. As Mayor, I’ll deliver for them and all New Yorkers.
Families in the Bronx are being crushed by the affordability crisis. As Mayor, I’ll deliver for them and all New Yorkers.
September 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Why did it take this long? Shouldn't it come automatically with winning the Democratic primary?
I don't know Who these old guys are, but they sure can rock
August 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I don't know Who these old guys are, but they sure can rock
I thought a mitochondrial challenge was when you turned to the dark side of the Force
WTF RFK Jr.: "I know what a healthy child is supposed to look like. I’m looking at kids as I walk through the airports today...and I see these kids that are just overburdened with mitochondrial challenges...and I know that’s not how our children are supposed to look."
www.c-span.org/program/publ...
www.c-span.org/program/publ...
August 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I thought a mitochondrial challenge was when you turned to the dark side of the Force
Just saw F1, and I'm a little confused. There were plenty of fast cars, but no Vin Diesel.
July 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just saw F1, and I'm a little confused. There were plenty of fast cars, but no Vin Diesel.
I want to know who the one person living in the Navy Yard is
Eleven candidates ran in the Democratic primary for mayor, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo and state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani leading the pack in pre-election polls.
See how your neighborhood voted with our interactive map: buff.ly/tiqIaic
See how your neighborhood voted with our interactive map: buff.ly/tiqIaic
June 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I want to know who the one person living in the Navy Yard is
Why does it look like they're in a basement that someone hurriedly put up some curtains in?
JUST IN:
"Tonight was not our night," Cuomo says before adding that he has called Mamdani to congratulate him.
"Tonight was not our night," Cuomo says before adding that he has called Mamdani to congratulate him.
June 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Why does it look like they're in a basement that someone hurriedly put up some curtains in?
The two groups supporting Zohran would seem to be those most likely to pay attention to the news. Gives me hope that his support will rise as more people tune in close to the election.
High school or less: Cuomo - 71% Zohran - 29%
Vocational/tech school - Cuomo - 83% Zohran - 17%
Associates Degree - Cuomo - 76% Zohran - 24%
College Graduate - Zohran - 58% Cuomo - 42%
Postgrad: Zohran - 57% Cuomo - 43%
Vocational/tech school - Cuomo - 83% Zohran - 17%
Associates Degree - Cuomo - 76% Zohran - 24%
College Graduate - Zohran - 58% Cuomo - 42%
Postgrad: Zohran - 57% Cuomo - 43%
May 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The two groups supporting Zohran would seem to be those most likely to pay attention to the news. Gives me hope that his support will rise as more people tune in close to the election.
At this rate, I'm going to have to move back to Colorado
“I was a victim of domestic violence. I was silent for years because I did not have the courage to ask the police for help, for fear they will work with ICE and detain me."
From a 2023 @boltsmag.org story: boltsmag.org/colorado-imm...
From a 2023 @boltsmag.org story: boltsmag.org/colorado-imm...
Colorado Bans Local Governments From Jailing Immigrants for ICE - Bolts
Colorado this week became just the seventh U.S. state to prohibit local government agreements to detain immigrants in their jails on behalf of federal immigration authorities. House Bill 1100, which....
boltsmag.org
May 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
At this rate, I'm going to have to move back to Colorado