Sarah Williams
@smcnwilliams.bsky.social
"hard times require furious dancing" - alice walker
opinions here are my own
opinions here are my own
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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New from me in @talkingpointsmemo.com: The generational divide of our moment isn’t about partisanship or social issues. It’s about how differently each generation experiences what it takes to build a good life.
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Young Candidates Can Speak to the Affordability Crisis Because They’re Living It
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
New from me in @talkingpointsmemo.com: The generational divide of our moment isn’t about partisanship or social issues. It’s about how differently each generation experiences what it takes to build a good life.
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/young-c...
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“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” - Sen. Kelly
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Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a vide...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” - Sen. Kelly
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This is one of things that makes me hopeful about 2026! Welcome @nadinesmith.bsky.social to #colorofchange!
Soon I’ll be taking the helm at Color of Change, the nation’s largest racial justice organization with major online impact. I am deeply proud of the work at Equality Florida and confident in the team carrying it forward.
Please share the news and my excitement.
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Please share the news and my excitement.
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Color Of Change - Nationally Renowned Civil Rights Leader Joins Color Of Change as New President and CEO
Longtime Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith to Join on Jan. 12, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Today, Color Of Change announced that nationally renowned civil rights leader Nadine Smith will be...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This is one of things that makes me hopeful about 2026! Welcome @nadinesmith.bsky.social to #colorofchange!
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
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November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
“License to hunker!” I loved this little essay on to tomorrow’s time change www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/b... #melissakirsch @nytimes.com
Quality Time
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November 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“License to hunker!” I loved this little essay on to tomorrow’s time change www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/b... #melissakirsch @nytimes.com
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Allison, the new owner of the online media outlet "The Root."
The Root returns to Black ownership. Here's how Ashley Allison is reimagining it
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Allison, the new owner of the online media outlet "The Root," which focuses on covering Black news and opinion.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Allison, the new owner of the online media outlet "The Root."
July 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
FEMA will no longer go door-to-door to assist disaster victims
The move, says one agency worker, will “severely hamper our ability to reach vulnerable people.”
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July 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
June 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Tonight, I'll go home and sleep in my bed. I have a lawyer, I'll get due process.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
Brad Lander: "I'll keep coming back to court, week after week"
YouTube video by Brad Lander for NYC
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June 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Tonight, I'll go home and sleep in my bed. I have a lawyer, I'll get due process.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things.
That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.
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WATCH: NYC comptroller Brad Lander says he sat in a detention room for 3.5 hours without hearing a word about why he was arrested.
"They knew who I was. There's no doubt they knew I was the comptroller."
"They knew who I was. There's no doubt they knew I was the comptroller."
June 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
WATCH: NYC comptroller Brad Lander says he sat in a detention room for 3.5 hours without hearing a word about why he was arrested.
"They knew who I was. There's no doubt they knew I was the comptroller."
"They knew who I was. There's no doubt they knew I was the comptroller."
The Subtle Art of the Dad Text www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Subtle Art of the Dad Text
When it comes to corny jokes, random photos and sincere pep talks, father knows best.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Over 1,400 No Kings events are planned in all 50 states and abroad. We truly have the opportunity to make June 14 (the day of Trump’s military birthday parade) one of the biggest days of mass protest of our lifetimes, but we need everyone who's able standing with us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
June 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Over 1,400 No Kings events are planned in all 50 states and abroad. We truly have the opportunity to make June 14 (the day of Trump’s military birthday parade) one of the biggest days of mass protest of our lifetimes, but we need everyone who's able standing with us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Useful reflections from our partners about us where we need to go — Moving From Lists to Leaders
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Moving From Lists to Leaders
What Democrats and progressives should learn from organizing, in time for 2026
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May 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Useful reflections from our partners about us where we need to go — Moving From Lists to Leaders
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
This is simply the best news -- the spectacular, brilliant, wise poet #MarieHowe, who has inspired and taught me and so many others, won the Pulitzer for her beautiful book of poems, New and Selected Poems. Treat yourself to a copy now! 😍https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/22704
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May 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This is simply the best news -- the spectacular, brilliant, wise poet #MarieHowe, who has inspired and taught me and so many others, won the Pulitzer for her beautiful book of poems, New and Selected Poems. Treat yourself to a copy now! 😍https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/22704
An exciting new chapter for Brooklyn -- 4000 units of affordable housing for residents of Red Hook Houses and others, 2 big new parks, a green port and new jobs on the waterfront if New Yorkers can get past the old NIMBY obstructions. More of this, please. @repdangoldman.bsky.social
After decades of neglect, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, jumpstart the Blue Highway, address the housing crisis, create jobs, build resiliency, and improve the quality of life for Brooklyn.
We must not squander it.
Read more in my op-ed:
We must not squander it.
Read more in my op-ed:
Brooklyn Marine Terminal reborn: After years of decay, it’s time for a revived port and housing
As New York looks to its future, it must grapple with a dramatically rising cost of living, critical resilience needs for the escalating threat of climate change, crippling congestion in last mile …
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April 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
An exciting new chapter for Brooklyn -- 4000 units of affordable housing for residents of Red Hook Houses and others, 2 big new parks, a green port and new jobs on the waterfront if New Yorkers can get past the old NIMBY obstructions. More of this, please. @repdangoldman.bsky.social
Once again, wise words from @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social Michael Roth -- Trump Is Selling Jews a Dangerous Lie www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews
Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Once again, wise words from @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social Michael Roth -- Trump Is Selling Jews a Dangerous Lie www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...
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The Little Prince (my favorite book of all time) was published on this day in 1943. Months later, its author vanished over the Mediterranean as a pilot on a reconnaissance mission. His immortal wisdom on what the desert taught him about the meaning of life:
“Little Prince” Author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry on What the Sahara Desert Taught Him About the Meaning of Life
“Man is first animated by invisible solicitations.”
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April 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The Little Prince (my favorite book of all time) was published on this day in 1943. Months later, its author vanished over the Mediterranean as a pilot on a reconnaissance mission. His immortal wisdom on what the desert taught him about the meaning of life:
This Is the Holocaust Story I Said I Wouldn’t Write www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/m...
The Holocaust Story I Said I Wouldn’t Write
For years, my friend’s father asked me to recount his childhood escape from the Nazis. Why did it take me this long?
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April 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This Is the Holocaust Story I Said I Wouldn’t Write www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/m...
There Is a Way for Democrats to Stop Trump and Save America www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/o...
Opinion | Democrats Can Stop Trump and Save America
The Democratic Party can’t stop America’s spiral into autocracy and oligarchy unless it casts off its stale talking points and reimagines what it stands for.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There Is a Way for Democrats to Stop Trump and Save America www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/o...
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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
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“It’s not about whether Bernie should or shouldn’t be doing this. It’s about that we all should," @aoc.bsky.social said. But he is unique in this country, and so long as we are blessed to have that capacity on our side, I think we should be thankful for it.”
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A weekend at Bernie's
The 83-year-old Senator is showing Democrats a path out of the wilderness. It's unclear if they will take it.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“It’s not about whether Bernie should or shouldn’t be doing this. It’s about that we all should," @aoc.bsky.social said. But he is unique in this country, and so long as we are blessed to have that capacity on our side, I think we should be thankful for it.”
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"It’s permitted
to receive solace for whatever you did
or didn’t do, pitiful, beautiful
human."
A lifeline of a poem from Ellen Bass
to receive solace for whatever you did
or didn’t do, pitiful, beautiful
human."
A lifeline of a poem from Ellen Bass
How to Apologize: Reflections on Forgiveness, Self-Forgiveness, and the Paradox of Doing the Right Thing
“It’s permitted to receive solace for whatever you did or didn’t do, pitiful, beautiful human.”
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March 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"It’s permitted
to receive solace for whatever you did
or didn’t do, pitiful, beautiful
human."
A lifeline of a poem from Ellen Bass
to receive solace for whatever you did
or didn’t do, pitiful, beautiful
human."
A lifeline of a poem from Ellen Bass